Sunvisors for cars?

2003-06-12 Thread MnTwhalen
I am looking for a Berner sunvisor for my car. Anyone have one? Can you look 
on the tag for the manufacture and let me know? Do you remember where you 
bought it.

Mike and Terri Whalen
and Reno "Int, Am Ch Best Bet's Reno Gambler CGC TT"
and Cash, "Ch Best Bet's Cash Advance CGC"
Reno's little Brother



Re: Is there a Berner Parade in Truckee, CA this July 4th?

2003-06-12 Thread MnTwhalen
Hi Lori, I forgot to mention Swiss dog Day at Fort Mason June 29,2003. The 
have a small parade of breeds showing five Swiss breeds. Check out 
www.norcalbernese.org for more information.

Mike and Terri Whalen
and Reno "Int, Am Ch Best Bet's Reno Gambler CGC TT"
and Cash, "Ch Best Bet's Cash Advance CGC"
Reno's little Brother



Re: Is there a Berner Parade in Truckee, CA this July 4th?

2003-06-12 Thread MnTwhalen
Hi Lori, go to www.sierrawest.org for more information about the Truckee 4th 
of July parade. It is well organized and even has a dress code for 
participants. 
Also check www.norcalbernese.org for info about the Novato, CA July 4th 
parade. It is open to Swiss breeds with a very casual atmosphere. They will be 
trying to beat the basset hound entry, the home town favorite.
I think Half Moon Bay, CA had a Berner entry last year also? I can't remember 
the details. 

Mike and Terri Whalen
Dixon, California
and Reno "Int, Am Ch Best Bet's Reno Gambler CGC TT"
and Cash, "Ch Best Bet's Cash Advance"
Reno's little Brother



Re: BNN at the National?

2003-03-25 Thread MnTwhalen
I don't know about BNN at the National, but I do know about BBW.
Berner Bay Watch is the daily newsletter at the National Specialty. You can 
subscribe to BBW and receive a copy of the newsletter by email. You will get 
to see the news, photos and results from the day before it goes to print. As 
a subscriber you will have a printable copy in your email box before the 
folks at the specialty see it. As a subscriber you will get bonus pages that 
will not go to print. 
You can subscribe to all issues and bonus pages for $15. 
To subscribe go to www.PayPal.com and send $15 to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You 
will receive a confirmation response and a sample page. If you have any 
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Mike Whalen
2003 Specialty Reporter
Berner Way Watch Newsletter Editor
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Mike and Terri Whalen
and Reno "Int, Am Ch Best Bet's Reno Gambler CGC TT"
and Cash, "Ch Best Bet's Cash Advance"
Reno's little Brother



Re: Had Enough (What?)Long

2003-03-09 Thread MnTwhalen
In a message dated 3/9/2003 10:11:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

> I'm confused---what in this profile indicates that she would not be a good
>  berner owner ?
>  - Original Message -
>  From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>  To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>  Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 5:21 PM
>  Subject: Re: Had Enough (What?)
>  
>  
>  > I find this a disturbing email when you look at the AOL profile for the
>  > sender. Below is what I found.
>  >
>  > **Name: If you're Italian, you'll read it in the screen name
>  > **Location: Colorado
>  > **Sex:  Female
>  > **Marital Status:   beautifully single
>  > **Hobbies & Interests:  I'm very social and love to make new friends.
>  > **Visiting my neighborhood bar, playing pool, watching football and
>  **hockey,
>  > receiving flowers and phone calls from that special someone, **weekend
>  > getaways, vacations in mexico and vegas - and oh yeah - **hot tubs!
>  > **Favorite Gadgets: Varies
>  > **Occupation:   Numerous
>  > **Personal Quote:   Know who you are and always know who you're **dealing
>  > with.

Her post to the BernerL:
>I am an avid dog lover and always dreamed of welcoming a berner into my 
>family.  However, the experiences I have encountered in speaking with 
>breeders is discouraging.  I am a professional, successful woman, mother of 
>three healthy, well taken care of children and am looked at questionably by 
>the "interviews" I've held so far.  I desire a family pet to love, cherish 
>and include in my Highlands Ranch, CO lifestyle.  I am not on welfare, take 
>drugs, or leave my children for endless periods of time.  However, my 
ability 
>to be a competent bernese owner is under scrutiny.  I am now saddened and 
>disappointed that I may have to either resort to a "puppy mill" or chose an 
>entirely different breed in order to provide a loving home for a new family 
>member. What exactly are you looking for anyway?


My statements were comparing the Profile with the senders original post to 
the BernerL. I get an impression of two different types of people.
If I mix the two together I get something like this.

Name: Unsigned and Italian (you figure it out)
Location: Colorado and Highland Ranch, CO
Sex: Female and Successful Woman
Marital status: Beautifully Single and Mother of three healthy children
Hobbies and Interests: Very social, Makes new friends, visits neighborhood 
bar, Plays pool, watches football and hockey, receives flowers and phone 
calls from special someone, Weekend getaways, vacations in Mexico and Vegas, 
... avid Dog lover, Professional, Mother of three, not on drugs, doesn't 
leave children for endless periods of time,
What exactly are you looking for anyway?

All of this sounds like an interesting woman who has been saddened by the 
cold treatment from breeders that won't allow her a dog. I have been unable 
to explain the different impression I got from the profile and the BernerL 
post. When I tried to respond to a personal email from her that stated "I 
must say that I've received some very positive e -mails in regard to my first 
posting; however, your correspondence has caused me to be completely turned 
off by my experiences." She had blocked my email. I hope that she would allow 
more Breeders to get to know the real person by visiting shows and club 
functions or keeping lines of communication open. 
Sorry if I came off as one of the Snob Berner People. I am really a nice guy, 
likes Hugs, spending time with my sweetie, Father of Three, Professional 
Master Mechanic, and belong to Two Berner Boys.

Mike Whalen
Dixon, CA



Re: Had Enough (What?)

2003-03-08 Thread MnTwhalen
I find this a distrubing email when you look at the AOL profile for the 
sender. Below is what I found.

**Name: If you're Italian, you'll read it in the screen name
**Location: Colorado
**Sex:  Female
**Marital Status:   beautifully single
**Hobbies & Interests:  I'm very social and love to make new friends.  
**Visiting my neighborhood bar, playing pool, watching football and **hockey, 
receiving flowers and phone calls from that special someone, **weekend 
getaways, vacations in mexico and vegas - and oh yeah - **hot tubs!
**Favorite Gadgets: Varies
**Occupation:   Numerous
**Personal Quote:   Know who you are and always know who you're **dealing 
with.  



2003 Specialty Newsletter Subscription Available

2003-02-18 Thread MnTwhalen
Hi,
 A limited number of subscriptions are available.

  Each issue will be sent to your email address as soon as it goes to 
print. You should have the results and news before the issue is available to 
people attending the Specialty.   As a special bonus you will also receive an 
email link to snapshots at the host hotel. If your unable to attend this year 
it is a great way to support the specialty.
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Please crosspost to all your friends.
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2003 Newsletter Editor
[EMAIL PROTECTED]  





Re: BMD pups on angelsforanimals

2003-01-16 Thread MnTwhalen
The picture on Angels for Animals website was taken in the San Francisco Bay 
area around June of 1998.  The picture is owned by the photographer and has 
been used many times. I have seen it in Petco flyers and Advantage Tee 
shirts. The puppy on the left is Reno and he is much larger now. You can see 
him on the Dog Fancy website in the BMDCA advertisement countering the puppy 
mill ads.


Mike and Terri Whalen
and Reno "Int, Am Ch Best Bet's Reno Gambler CGC TT"
and Cash, "Ch Best Bet's Cash Advance"
Reno's little Brother




Re: re; Innova - love IT!

2002-11-08 Thread MnTwhalen
We have been feeding both our dogs Innova without any orthopedic problems. So 
does this mean that Innova causes excellent hips and elbows? ;-)

Mike and Terri Whalen
and Reno "Int, Am Ch Best Bet's Reno Gambler CGC TT"
and Cash, "Ch Best Bet's Cash Advance"
Reno's little Brother




Dog Fancy Ad

2002-11-08 Thread MnTwhalen
Thanks to BMDCA for the featured ad in Dog Fancy. Check it out online at  
http://www.dogfancy.com/dogfancy/classifieds/newtemplate3.asp?Breed=BERNESE%20

MOUNTAIN%20DOG&State=All

Mike and Terri Whalen
and Reno "Int, Am Ch Best Bet's Reno Gambler CGC TT"
and Cash, "Ch Best Bet's Cash Advance CGC"
Reno's little Brother