Briard-a-thon!

Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:52 pm

Spring will be springing soon enough and I thought it might be nice to organise another London Briard-a-thon! If you'd like to come along please vote for your preferred date. Additionally, if you would like to attend but are unavailable on any of these dates, please leave a comment stating which are no good for you. Thanks e'er so much and hope to see you soon!

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Sunday would be terrific for Sirius and mum and dad! Razz

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:14 am

Sunday is best for us. Look forward to it. We were watching Notting Hill over Christmas and the kids said "that is where the Briard a Ton was on. Hugh Grant walked through Ivy's hedge (topiary) thing.

Caitriona x

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:23 pm

it would be great fun i would also be thinking of doing one in hertfordhsire but first i need to see how they work

Tim

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:33 pm

Hi Emme & Ivy

We can do any of the dates.

Angelique, Tiff & Asti

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:22 pm

Yes count me in all though from Devon I would love to come so with enough notice and planning ...3 or 4 briards will be there oh and a very comfy hotel room of course ..... Wink

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:06 pm

Hi Emme and Ivy
Would love to come to another Briard-a-thon, but as we don't know what day our Mum will have to work we can't give a date. She said once a day is arranged then she will try and get that day off, then our Dad and Mum will bring us along
Love Onyx and Smudge xxx

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:55 pm

Bisto is so excited about his first thon and of course Magoo who is an old hand but will show little Bisto the ropes.
Steve and Jenny

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:00 am

Thank you for all of your responses. Let's run with Sunday, 2nd of May!

Location-wise, I am keen to introduce your furry folk to the wonderful Trent Park. There is a lovely woody bit to walk through, free-roaming meadows and (if it's warm enough) a little area for the doggies to swim. There is also a cafe or two and ample parking (and it is walking distance from the tube for those without cars!)

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?cid=2178500067217887236&q=trent+park&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:pplink&ei=qN5vS-emENOojAebzcioBg

Please let me know whether you like the sound of this (or not!)

Thank you!

Emme

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:48 am

Excellent Venue Emme I am sure everyone will like it and very easy to access from jct 24 M25

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:59 pm

I've been busy calling hotels nearby Trent Park and here is a little list containing the dog-friendly options. There are some fancy country-lodge-style hotels right near the park but they sadly do not allow pets so these hotels below are a 15-20 minute drive away and are not particularly luxurious. If anyone can recommend additional alternatives, please do!

Village Watford Elstree (between £5-£10 surcharge per dog)

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?cid=17767657462855450560&q=village&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:pplink,view:map&ei=EgRwS8fpF5uQjAemu-GYBg

Travelodge Borehamwood (£20 surcharge per dog)

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=17965678802951284582&q=travelodge+borehamwood&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:pplink&ei=MwdwS8iEIqWQjAevt7yrBg

Ibis Hotel London Elstree-Borehamwood (free for doggies!)

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=15244987563298078179&q=hotel+borehamwood&hl=en&cd=2&cad=src:pplink&ei=bgdwS9vHFdXOjAebnKGVBg

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:27 am

Hi Emme, count us in for the Thon. I am sure Trent Park will be fantastic.
Geoff.

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:46 pm

We can't make it, but I know Trent Park very well and it is just ideal for this event. We used to spend al lot of weekends walking our dogs there or just accross Enfield in Epping Forest.
Enjoy the day and look forward to seeing the pics.

Jenny, Poppy and Rosie the Goldie

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:01 pm

Brion and I would very much like to come on 2nd May. What a brilliant sounding place. He's a very friendly Briard (and I'm a very friendly owner) but would people mind his muzzle? He'd be absolutely fine with other Briards and with Briard knowledgeable people but he looks so beautiful and friendly that we daren't risk him unmuzzled near strange people because he can react unpredictably if he thinks people who he doesn't know are being over familiar. Do say no if we'd put others off (though I must admit I hope you won't). amanda

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:48 pm

I am sure no one will mind if Brion wears his muzzle.It is much better to be safe than sorry.
Steve and Jenny

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:49 pm

Brion and his entourage are more than welcome!!

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:58 pm

Do not worry Amanda, Brion will not be the only dog with a muzzle. As Lotte can be unpredictable too.
Geoff

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:03 pm

Thinking of booking the ibis only £31.50 is anyone else planning on staying overnight on the 2nd.
Steve and Jenny

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:56 pm

Great. Thanks. I met an older lady the other day when walking on Headley Heath (near here) and she had four Cocker Spaniels with her, each almost completely covered in a coat (a bit like the suits of armour that jousting horses used to wear). I rather rashly remarked that I was afraid that my dogs felt a bit under dressed by comparison. She replied very stiffly that 'at least they don't have dustbins on their heads'!! So Brion will be there to compare dustbins with Lotte! His is a Great Dane sized basket type, and it doesn't look too bad. Amanda

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:45 pm

Hi I am hoping to come along on the 2nd May, I better bring Smudge as I do miss him if he isn't there, I will tell him not to be so greedy with all the treats though. I will bring Mum and Dad with me as well. Love Onyx xxx

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:27 pm

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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:59 am

wow Emme this is works of art a collectable i'm sure Very Happy

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:01 am

My dearest Mademoiselle Ivy

Miss Millie & Mademoiselle Belle have requested that I confirm their acceptance of your kind invitation to the Briard-A-Thon and they wished me to say that they are looking forward to the occasion with great delight. The also said that the servant who created the invitation was very talented indeed and they would like to know more about her when they meet with you at the Briard-A-Thon.

On behalf of Miss Millie & Mademoiselle Belle

Paul

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:28 pm

Dear Mademoiselle Ivy,

It is with great pleasure that Mademoiselle Onyx and Monsieur Smudge will be attending the Briard - A- Thon on the 2nd May.

Until then, they bid you good day

xxxxxxxx

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:30 pm

Dear Miss Ivy d'Brie

Very Happy

Miss Tiffany and Miss Asti would also like to graciously accept your invitation to meet on 2nd May 2010 at Trent Park.

They both look forward to seeing you and friends very soon. Laughing

(Only 19 sleeps to go)

From their housekeeping staff Ms Angelique Rolling Eyes

x

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:37 pm

Maybe I can do this.... trying trying trying!

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:47 pm

Splendid!

Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:08 am

Hi,

its Tim with Jadis and didnt really know how these work is it ok if i come along if so what time.

thanks
tim

Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:11 am

Sorry i am so daft i can only make 12 30 will i miss it or can i still come

Thanks Tim and Jadis

Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:30 am

Hello, hello!

If you are planning to attend the briard-a-thon this weekend could you please private message me?

It appears we have a little weather heading our way and I need to determine whether to postpone the briard-a-thon or carry on in the stoic manner befitting a British briard.

When you message me, please let me know:

1. Your name and mobile number
2. Whether you have a hotel booking or not
3. Whether you are free the following Sunday or not

Thanking you in advance!

Emme
(Personal Secretary to Ivy d'Brie)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/8

Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:30 am

Sadly we can not make it as Miss Millie has come into season a tad late. We hope you have a wonderful time and look forward to viewing all the photo's

Caitriona and Paul Crying or Very sad

Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:55 am

Tim, I'll private message you my mobile number so call it when you arrive and I can let you know where we are...

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:43 am

From the nature of the responses I'm getting, it looks like we should proceed with the briard-a-thon this Sunday! We will meet at the cafe at 11 so I look forward to seeing you all there rain or shine!! Hoorah!

Emme

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:29 pm

ok cya then bye

tim

Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 6:34 pm

Hello again!

I just want to reconfirm that despite the dark grey skies and inevitably soggy briards that will ensue, the briard-a-thon is still on tomorrow! Come along if you're brave and bring your wellingtons!

Emme xo