Going in to Winter

We've got the sheep, dogs and horses all tucked in for Winter. Of course we don't have to worry about the cats, as all of our cats are raised indoors in heated suites. No outdoor cages for our girls and guys. Likewise our Traditional, only, bloodlines where no outcrossing has been done to other breeds to get non traditional colors.
Back from Tukwilla where Burgundy, our kitten did very well and getting ready for the new Kelowna show in October. We had a lot of discussion at the show regarding the TICA Annual which is to be held in Seattle in 2013. LOTS of planning to do. I will be hitting everyone up to buy the fabulous T shirts being sold for fund raising. Had a blast with my Grandson Jaden and Colby is gearing up for the next Tukwilla show on Oct. 16. The hunt is on for the "perfect" household pet kitten for them to show.
We are preparing for our Nov. 27 and 28 show in Victoria and welcome anyone who wants to volunteer to help at the show. We can always use more hands. Where else can you get cake and Starbucks coffee for the price of admission ($5.00) and get to see our fabulous international judges, cats and our absolutely cute "Litter Match" contest where the babies get to shine.

Events in progress

It's been a busy time since our last show in June. We have been showing our Registered Dorsets at the Saanich Fair and on to the Cowichan Fair this weekend. My daughter Tina judged the Saanich Fair which was really nice as we got to see her and the kids while she was here. Seemed everyone was happy with her placings, so she achieved the impossible!!!
We have a show in Seattle next weekend and 4 shows in October from the new Kelowna show to Seattle, to Albuquerque, NM, and on to Calgary at the end of Oct. so I will be able to see the kids while I am there. It will be tough to reach me by phone, but I will check my emails regularly, so that will be the best form of communication.
We have some really lovely blue mitted kittens ready any time now and some new litters coming up for our Fall production.
Our next show in Victoria will be on Nov. 27 and 28 at the Mary Winspear, again, with a great judging line up. Seems that a lot of the judges we have had have all been voted Judges of the Year for TICA. Christie Unangst, Alberto Leal and now Aline Noel Garel (all judges of the year) have judged several times at our show.
Our show cats SGC Ragalong Yukon Gold and our new kitten Ragalong Burgundy are blazing their way through the show halls. Marilyn

The Show is Over

Our June show went really well with lots of wonderful cats and lots of spectators who enjoyed the judging, the free cake and Starbucks coffee and probably most of all the "baby parade". The litter mate contest where individual litters of kittens are judged against one another. We will start working on our November 27 and 28 "Christmas" show. An unfortunate tragedy for one of our exhibitors. Jeff and Shirley Byington had a fire last week that killed all but 1 of their 9 pet cats. A passing police officer saved Milo who is undergoing treatment for smoke inhallation and burns to his paws. We are collecting via Paypal to help them get back on their feet.
Garden City will also be taking $10 donations to the Club to enable us to keep sponsoring the Rescue Cat associations and our Food Bank donations. Donations can be make for either Jeff or the Club to gardencity@islandnet.com. Off to the airport.

Great seeing our kitten buyers

We just finished our 12th Garden City Cat show and as Corky and I are the managers, we don't get a lot of time to visit with people. It was just great to meet and greet (briefly) all those people who have gotten kittens from us and were kind enough to bring pictures for us to see. It is always so much appreciated to be able to see how everyone, two legged and four legged are getting along. Thanks again for sharing!!!! Marilyn and Corky

Garden City Cat Show this weekend

Hi everyone, Corky and I will be busy managing our big International Cat show in Sidney at the Mary Winspear Center this weekend. We will be busy with it until Monday, after which we will be available to talk and send information. You are all welcome to attend what is our 12th International cat show with tons of breeds, vendors and of course our "famous" free cake and Starbuck's coffee for all our exhibitors. We look forward to seeing you all there. Marilyn

Garden City

Briar Glen news

Hi everyone, just wanted to let everyone know how things are going here, down on the farm. People are asking, so thought I had better figure out this Blog thing again and have at er. We had good news on the show scene with our Ragalong Yukon Gold who got his Supreme in a few shows. Ragalong Bronc Buster also did well in the show scene again this year and is now retired to our living room where he happily plays with Micetro, Valiant, Butch Cassidy and assorted kittens. We are just taking a breather and will be out there again starting in Chehalis and on to our own show in Sidney on June 26 and 27th. We will look forward to meeting and greeting our friends there. Kittens have been healthy and happy and if the kittens are happy, I'm happy. Corky and I are doing great and catching up on things around the farm. We did a fall lambing so have had lambs going here and there on a regular basis. All the kids and grand kids are well. The Grand kids HHP Sir Meowser who came from an Alberta farm was pronounced Best of the Best HHP so looks like I have to buy them ties and white shirts to go to the Regional and collect their awards. I bring one of the kids with me to each show and we both have a blast. Anyway, we wish everyone well and will keep people posted on a more regular basis (I promise) Marilyn www.ragdollkittens.ca