H*ll or highwater we will have our weekend. I will be there with 5 dogs from WD to WDQ. Dan and Gail Ross have a few dogs. Larry and Lorraine Sarek have two dogs, John Nichols has said he will be there unless his female "Fancy" qualifies for the National Amateur. (We are wishing him luck, even though it would be nice to have him here.) Maybe I can talk Max Harter into showing up. (Stay away from the drink he calls "Chesapeake Piss".)

Our Retriever Club, the Minnesota Iron Range Retriever Club has graciously donated the use of the club grounds, wingers, and popper guns.

The original plan hoped for a guest appearance from Brian Szchech. (Pro who produced the video "Gold Plated Gun Dogs - Chesapeake Success" starring the dogs on Bruce's truck). I can't say if that is happening or not. Either way we will shoot birds for Peake's of every skill level, and have lots of fun!

Training day is Saturday June 14, 2003. WD-X-Q tests will be held the following Sunday. Come one, come all. Only Brown Dogs need apply.

If you are planning on bringing a dog, please take a moment to fill out my survey at http://mnpeake.com/Chessiesdays. (This will help me figure out how many live ducks I will need.)

Or you can call me at (218) 984-2083. Or my Cell (218) 780-5651.

Hotel Information:

Ski-View Motel 903 N. 17th St., Virginia 218-741-8918 or 800-255-7106 (code 25)
Lakeshore Motor Inn 404 N. 6th Avenue, Virginia 218-741-3360 or 800-569-8131
AmericInn 5480 18th Ave W., Virginia 218-741-7839 or 800-634-3444
Midway Motel Midway Rd & Hwy 53, Virginia 218-741-6145 or 800-777-7956
Super 8 Motel, Hwy 53, Eveleth 218-744-1661 or 800-800-8000
Eveleth Inn Hwy 53, Eveleth 218-744-2703
Hibbing Park Hotel, Hibbing 218-262-3481 or 800-262-3481

CAMPING
Gilbert Sherwood Forest Camgrounds, Gilbert 218-748-2221
West-Two Rivers Campgrounds, Mt. Iron 218-753-8831

If anybody needs more specific information, feel free to email. I've been pretty busy lately, but things are slowing down. I promise to get back to you on any questions.

Paul Brown

PB