After a long absence, Monday saw us all back in North Yorkshire for a herding day organised by Jacky G.  I was particulary pleased to be there as I'd not seen Jacky for 15yrs!

As well as Nell , we'd taken our new puppy Brambledale Bessie Black to meet up with her half brother, Lyn Armour's Brambledale Brown Bear who amazed us all with his ability to hold the sheep  - WOW as Jacky said!!    For more pics of an amazing Robbie go to Jacky's website  http://www.spanglefish.com/beardedcolliesforshepherding/

Hugh & Nell had a couple of good sessions in the 'parrot pen' - it was a great thrill for me to watch Nell working , the ambience was greatly enlivened  by cries of 'Come bye' followed by raucous laughter  -  I swear those parrots have a sense of humour!!!!!

             An enjoyable day all round!! 

Thanks to Jacky for the pics below

Bess noticed the sheep  - Robbie  is transfixed!!!

Nell awaiting instructions!