Down south

Georgia is a bit of culture shock to a Canadian. You have to watch out for scorpions, fire ants, snakes and the odd 'gator. "Run in a zig zag" is the advice we are given if an alligator tries to chase us...seriously? I suppose we could return the favour by explaining how to escape a bear and drive a dog sled...
This time of year, the perils of the south are fewer as most poisonous creatures are hiding from the cold (yes, it's 15 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees F, but everything is relative), so the dogs are enjoying some much appreciated time in the sun. The downside to this is the Georgia red clay. This clay takes on a life of its own, and we will still be finding it caked in trailer and truck crevices come the summer. The other amazing feature of the clay is its ability to permanently stain white dog fur. A black and white dog becomes a black and orange dog for weeks, despite one's best efforts at exfoliation. Little Biddy, below, is just beginning her transformation to black and orange.




For us Canadians, 60 degrees Fahrenheit is a godsend in February, so we can take a little dirt and deal with the odd killer species.
Why did we come down here again? Oh yes, sheepdog trials! From beat-up old trailers to well travelled motorhomes and massive toy haulers, a caravan of RVs is pulling in one by one to find camping spots in the fields. Next on the agenda, young dogs running! Stay tuned for tomorrow's updates!
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