Madison Shiba Picnic 2008

brandon_wbrandon_w
edited June 2008 in General
I'm not sure if anyone else on here who posts or read is from the area, but if you are here is the info. Also you could travel cross country or region to come, other people have:


Madison Area SHIBA Play Group - FOURTH Annual Picnic

Saturday August 30, 2008 Token Creek Park - Shelter #5 - Madison WI

$15.00 per adult and $8.00 per child for a fun filled day (includes a catered
meal and
beverages)

Dog friendly hotel information available - please e-mail for more information

RSVP by August 1st to shibas@opacolor.com

Join us for the FOURTH Annual Madison Shiba Inu Picnic!
Bring your dog (shiba or not) to play or come to learn more about this Japanese
dog breed.
Proceeds will be donated to Shiba Inu Rescue Resources of America and The Dane
County
Humane Society.
Reservations are necessary for this event.
Raffle & Silent Auction
Fun for the whole family!

Comments

  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    This morning I recorded an interview for a local radio station. The topic was, of course, the picnic. It is either airing next Monday or Monday the 30th. I'll link a podcast when it goes up. I'm not sure anyone would be up early enough to listen, or able too if they are up that early (6am-8am central).
  • ljowen123ljowen123
    edited November -1
    I get up at 6am Eastern, so I'd be up - what's the station - do they broadcast over the internet?
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    Yes they do stream online.

    The station is The Mic: www.themic921.com

    I'm just not sure which day it's on. I believe I'm going to be the 6:45 am to 7:00 am time slot.
  • dlrobertsdlroberts
    edited November -1
    Nice Brandon! I'm usually walking the dogs during that time slot so I'll probably have to catch the podcast. I'm looking forward to it!
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    Well I guess I was on last Tuesday...Who knew? A co-worker actually just said "heard you on the radio". So I looked it up.

    June 24th - hour 1.

    http://www.themic921.com/cc-common/podcast/single_podcast.html?podcast=LeeRayburn.xml
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    Tomorrow is the big picnic. We have 80+ people with paid RSVPs. A few less people than last year, but that's ok. Donations are also down a little, maybe off by one or two companies, but we got some new companies this year. I think the economy has hurt a lot of the small local businesses that donated over the last couple years. Especially the restaurants, I don't think they have the spare cash for as many donations with food prices being up.

    The weather is going to be nice, 83 and sunny. Maybe a bit warm for the dog but the shelter area has tons of nice trees and shade. We also bring a kiddy pool for throwing your Shiba into if you feel like it.

    I should have some pictures next week.
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    Have fun Brandon! :)~
  • MommyofNikoMommyofNiko
    edited November -1
    Have fun...LOTS OF PICS!
  • tsukitsunetsukitsune
    edited November -1
    can't wait for brandon pics!
  • j_nestingenj_nestingen
    edited November -1
    let us know how that goes brandon i am sure you will have some good stories
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    Well I have 20 photos edited and uploaded so far and I am done for the night. It's almost 90º still, and we don't air condition the room that the computers are in. I'm getting a good workout while sitting here.

    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3263

    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3235

    This is Kido, he is 15 and retired. Retired from what you ask? Retired from doing anything he doesn't feel like doing. He lost both of his eyes to glaucoma.

    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3231

    This is Levi and his Dad. Levi loves being held like that. His Dad just taps twice on his chest and Levi hops right up into his arms.

    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3251

    I'll edit and upload more as the week progresses.

    Here is a link to the set:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandon_w/sets/72157607065413771/
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    Awesome photos Brandon! They're all gorgeous, though I will admit Levi is a looker!

    Poor Kido <3 At least he has family that loves him.~
  • ljowen123ljowen123
    edited November -1
    Beautiful shots - thank for letting me use some of your photos for the RDOD seminar on Saturday!
  • BradA1878BradA1878
    edited November -1
    Sounds like a great time! I looked at your pics on Flickr - you have some GREAT shots!
  • dlrobertsdlroberts
    edited November -1
    Wow, Kido looks like the man! He must be loving his retirement. :-)

    With all the great shots you're taking of other dogs, we haven't seen many of Nemo lately. Where was he during all this?
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    Kido is the man. I love that dog. A couple years ago before he lost his sight he would come to the dog park fairly often. Total old man alpha, if a young pup got up in his face he'd let out this growl/bark and they would all just back off. He would also push other dogs out of the way so that he could be pet.

    This is where Nemo spent most of the picnic:

    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3246

    Due to Nemo's attitude he was in his crate a lot. Both Jennifer and I keep very busy at the picnic and can't always be with him. He did get to spend a good amount of time with my parents, where he was out of his crate but anchored to it. Taking him a around near all of the other dogs takes some skill, handling and most of your attention, which I can't do while I'm meeting and greeting, running the raffle, taking pictures, picking up the food, etc.
  • dlrobertsdlroberts
    edited November -1
    Hi Nemo!

    Its funny you mention the attention it takes to manage Nemo around other people. I was just realizing this yesterday during the BBQ I hosted. There were four dogs here and about 10 people. There were a few times where I was in conversation across the room and was able to preempt a food grab attempt by one of the visiting dogs. Afterwards, I reflected on how in the last year I've learned to multi-task with my dogs. To be able to keep an eye on them while doing something else that requires my concentration. Of course I'm limited to some degree. When I'm talking to someone and Joey starts doing is crazy leash happy dance I have to stop the conversation to focus on him. So I feel your pain.

    Anyway, I didn't realize how involved you were with the picinic. Nice job! It looks like you had perfect weather and things went great. :-)
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    The picnic is run by Jennifer (my wife), my friends Melissa, MJ, and Me. I work with the humane society and print up all of the solicitation for donation letters and mail those out. Send out the e-mails, order the food, blah, blah, blah. It's a decent amount of work, but getting easier each year.

    More Pictures have been uploaded.

    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3342

    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3336

    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3306
  • LeonbergerLeonberger
    edited November -1
    Very cools pictures!
    Very cool of you guys to organize something like this!
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    Well I have finished up the pictures and figured out the funds. We will be able to donate $700 to the Dane County Humane Society and $700 to the Shiba Inu Rescue Resource of America. A pretty succesful day I think.


    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3419

    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3434

    Protecting Mom is serious business:

    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3464


    Mad Shiba Picnic 08-3415


    All the rest:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandon_w/sets/72157607065413771/
  • dlrobertsdlroberts
    edited November -1
    Wow, $1,400 is a very successful day! Nice job. :-)
  • lykorislykoris
    edited November -1
    Beautiful pictures! It seems there was a lot of shibas and that they had lots of fun (apart the poor Nemo who was in his crate because of being certainly too macho if I understood correctly). Congratulations to Kido, 15 years old is an honorable age and it fairly deserve to be "retired". Levi seems to have a nice sesame color. Is it the one on this beautiful pic of a face of sesame shiba?
  • ljowen123ljowen123
    edited November -1
    Brandon - that's a wonderful amount to be able to donate! How many shibas were there?
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    Yes it is Levi's face that is in the close up shot of the sesame.

    LJ I don't have an exact number on Shibas, I would guess 40-50.

    I only have a few action shots because it was pretty hot out last Saturday. Most of the Shibas were ok not going over to the dog park and running around.
  • ljowen123ljowen123
    edited November -1
    Wow! I would love to see something like that here in Atlanta. How far in advance do you begin planning?
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    I try and book the park in March or earlier. Shelter #5 is the most popular one at the park so it's hard to get. I got the last Saturday available for the summer. Towards the end of May, beginning of June we start soliciting donations.
  • MommyofNikoMommyofNiko
    edited November -1
    Thats awesome Brandon! I love the protective shiba...UNDER mom's leg.
  • sujewelsujewel
    edited November -1
    Such beautiful dogs! Great job on the picnic, Jen!
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    That's great to hear Brandon! :)~
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