The Festival

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It started out looking like it was going to pour. We were all worried about rain, although I had alternate plans to rent more buildings in the fairgrounds, none of us wanted to deal with the rain.

We got lucky and the rain never came, even if the sky was cloudy and the fear of rain did keep some people away. The vendors sold their wares, we worked the raffle tables, selling tickets as quickly as we could, and everyone pitched in to keep things moving. Hubbies and friends manned the front gate after the planned ticket takers cancelled with no notice. The two food vendors, who had already paid their vendor fees, didn't show up. We did miss the food and drinks we had been expecting. Several demonstrators never came, but we had plenty to fill the day. We had a few things to deal with, but we worked it out and had some great demonstrations and presentations, got a proclamation from Hamilton's Vice-Mayor Jim Noonan, had lots of fun with The Ambassador and Gumdrop the clowns, had some really fun contests, and had Animal Communicator Morgen Espe there. Morgen was amazing and so many who talked to her were just thrilled by their readings. She did my dogs and I am still very impressed. We were really very lucky to have had Lisa Mitchell there as our DJ. She was so great and kept the whole show moving right along. Big thanks to you, Lisa. Everyone who came had a great time we got lots of great pictures.

Yorkie Day Proclamation

Thanks to the City of Hamilton and to Vice-Mayor Noonan

for having the good sense to proclaim Saturday, August 30, 2003

"YORKIE DAY" in the City of Hamilton.

One of their best decisions, in my opinion!

Special thanks to the Mayor's staff, who were

so helpful in arranging all of this.

My Special Yorkie Yappers

My friends from my Yorkie group have seen how much work

I do to get this festival going, and they were so sweet to present me with roses, a "Honorary Yorkie" plaque for my Muffin, who passed away a few months ago, and a "Yorkiefest" bracelet the night before as thanks.

I could never ask for a better group of friends.

Diane Wells, Janie Doyle and me

(there will be payback for making me cry...)

Awards

I presented a special award to Amber Drabik,

for the "Most Enthusiasm". She was a wonderful online

cheerleader in the days leading up to the festival.

Here's Amber with the lovely Kyrie.

I also presented a special award to Judy Cason and

MSN Yorkifriends for the "Biggest Heart" for all they do

for people and Yorkies in need with the MSN Yorkifriends

"Jars of Love" program . Amber accepted for Judy.

Thanks, Amber, Judy & all the MSN YorkiFriends!

Official Yorkiefest Angel Awards

Paw-graphed by Toby and Elvis

I also presented Yorkiefest II "Official Angel" awards to

some very dear people who helped me throughout organizing

the festivities. These ladies are all very special.

Jan Moyers - My biggest supporter (California)

Doreen Taylor - New Jersey

Heather Thompson (Colorado)

Linda Denny and Bev Thompson (with Harold)

Janie Doyle

Anita Torchia

Kathy Smith

Jan Collins

Jeanine Smith

Jani Price

Thank you, girls!

Contests

Most Handsome Yorkie

Tazman - New Jersey

Travis	Mackenzie
Diane and Elvis	Prettiest Girl Contest - Nan & Torrie
Torrie	Cincinnati K-9 Unit Demo
Kathlyn Weber - Dental Health and Dog Stress Management Demo	Tired and hot Toby

Our Festival Tickets

	Cincinnati K-9 Demo
Inside the presentation building	A session with Morgen Espe
	Michael with Parker, P.I.
Lots of dogs in hats!	The Ambassador
	The Ambassador at work
Sandy, Eddie & Mickey	DJ Lisa and Sue judging Prettiest Yorkie

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Yorkiefest. Thanks to people like you, we can have a wonderful event like this. I sure hope we see you all next year!