Posted by: Marge Paszek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Rhiannon:
I do the same thing. Those books on tape
are a lifesaver. It takes me about 20 minutes
to really get "into" the book, but then I'm
hooked, and it's gotten me there many times!
Marge
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> I was traveling with my handler one weekend,
> following him. Those 12 to 14 hour rides to
> a dog show where taking a toll on me.
>
> All my friends where of the rich persuasion
> not having to work. Leisurely leaving for dog
> shows on Wednesday or Thursday and even
> stopping along the way to sightsee!
>
> I myself am of the poor, gotta show my dog
> persuasion, who has to work!
>
> So we left Friday nites after work and usually
> drove straight thru to the dog shows.
>
> Staying awake during these trips became a mission.
>
> I found that making Lipton instant tea in gallon
> jugs, works better than coffee! and.....
> I love to read so my handler turned me on to books
> and motivational speakers on cassette.
>
> Listening to these books on tape was a life saver for
> me. It keeps you more alert and awake during those
> long nighttime drives.
>
> Although, I must admit I am a Steven King lover,
> and one time driving down those dang two lane
> roads thru rural Indiana listening to a Steven King
> tape, I actually started to get scared!!! But it kept the
> adrenaline going and kept me awake!
>
> My friends know that I drive straight thru to shows
> without sleep, so if they see me napping ringside (I
> have mastered this in the upright position with sun
> glasses on) they leave me alone. Except I slept thru
> my bitch winning her first 4 point major!!
>
> Just another dumb dog show story!!
>
> Rhiannon
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Marge Paszek
Heritage Hill Great Danes
http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Park/4587/
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