2009 New England Gerbil Show

Hallie's brother, Garden of Eden Gerbils’s Diamond, discovers a new and humorous position for drinking from the water bottle. :) Diamond placed 1st in the Spot Class. Congratulations, ...

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:56:18 -0700

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Hallie's brother, Garden of Eden Gerbils’s Diamond, discovers a new and humorous position for drinking from the water bottle. :) Diamond placed 1st in the Spot Class. Congratulations, ...

Herman hangs out next to his and Sebastianଁs new red truck at the show. (They had chewed the truck to shreds by the time we returned from the show.)

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Herman hangs out next to his and Sebastianଁs new red truck at the show. (They had chewed the truck to shreds by the time we returned from the show.)

Tables at the show, with carriers filled with Carefresh Ultra and ready to carry little competitors to the show tables.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:58:34 -0700

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Tables at the show, with carriers filled with Carefresh Ultra and ready to carry little competitors to the show tables.

Diane, Judi, and Jenn had tables on this side of the room.

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Diane, Judi, and Jenn had tables on this side of the room.

More show preparations at Madeline’s and Donna’s tables.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:00:46 -0700

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More show preparations at Madeline’s and Donna’s tables.

Libby at her table, talking gerbil.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:59:39 -0700

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Libby at her table, talking gerbil.

Hallie’s new tankmate Cassie, Hallie’s niece, whom we adopted from Sunset Starlet Gerbils. You can see Cassie’s sister Sally in the background.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:03:04 -0700

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Hallie’s new tankmate Cassie, Hallie’s niece, whom we adopted from Sunset Starlet Gerbils. You can see Cassie’s sister Sally in the background.

Some of Kelly’s adorable (and lovely) gerbils from Garden of Eden Gerbils.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:02:05 -0700

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Some of Kelly’s adorable (and lovely) gerbils from Garden of Eden Gerbils.

Another cute gerbil pile from Garden of Eden Gerbils.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:06:05 -0700

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Another cute gerbil pile from Garden of Eden Gerbils.

Cassie’s sister Sally from Sunset Starlet Gerbils. Sally won Best of Opposite Sex in the Self portion of the Pup Class.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:05:01 -0700

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Cassie’s sister Sally from Sunset Starlet Gerbils. Sally won Best of Opposite Sex in the Self portion of the Pup Class.

Madeline sets up her table at the show. She sold great gerbil greeting cards, sympathy cards, t-shirts, mousepads, and fun cardboard toys. You can find some of her gerbil items in her Paprik ...

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:07:24 -0700

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Madeline sets up her table at the show. She sold great gerbil greeting cards, sympathy cards, t-shirts, mousepads, and fun cardboard toys. You can find some of her gerbil items in her Paprik ...

Magnets and books for sale at Donna’s table.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:10:22 -0700

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Magnets and books for sale at Donna’s table.

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nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:08:44 -0700

2009 New England Gerbil Show

Hallie's brother, Garden of Eden Gerbils’s Diamond, discovers a new and humorous position for drinking from the water bottle. :) Diamond placed 1st in the Spot Class. Congratulations, ...

Herman hangs out next to his and Sebastianଁs new red truck at the show. (They had chewed the truck to shreds by the time we returned from the show.)

Tables at the show, with carriers filled with Carefresh Ultra and ready to carry little competitors to the show tables.

Diane, Judi, and Jenn had tables on this side of the room.

More show preparations at Madeline’s and Donna’s tables.

Libby at her table, talking gerbil.

Hallie’s new tankmate Cassie, Hallie’s niece, whom we adopted from Sunset Starlet Gerbils. You can see Cassie’s sister Sally in the background.

Some of Kelly’s adorable (and lovely) gerbils from Garden of Eden Gerbils.

Another cute gerbil pile from Garden of Eden Gerbils.

Cassie’s sister Sally from Sunset Starlet Gerbils. Sally won Best of Opposite Sex in the Self portion of the Pup Class.

Madeline sets up her table at the show. She sold great gerbil greeting cards, sympathy cards, t-shirts, mousepads, and fun cardboard toys. You can find some of her gerbil items in her Paprik ...

Magnets and books for sale at Donna’s table.

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On-site Show Secretary Steve and Show Co-coordinator Tracy setting up the welcome and merchandise table.

Judi of J&Em at her table

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Tracy talks to author Holly Robinson while she sets up her table. Holly wrote The Gerbil Farmer’s Daughter.

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Just before the judges meeting.

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Holly Robinson meets Herman.

Shawsheen River Gerbils’ table.

Madeline selling gerbil cards, t-shirts, and mousepads at her table.

Michael Delaney, author of Obi, Gerbil On The Loose signs copies of his book.

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Amy talks with author Michael Delaney.

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The Hall of Champions display

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The Pet Class. (I think this was the chewing competition?)

A couple of adorable contestants in the Pup Class

More Pup Class activities

The Hamtrak races in the Pup Class

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Judging in process

More Hamtrak races

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Amy & Libby judging JEM⁏s Calleigh, the gerbil who would ultimately win Best Of Opposite Sex.

The photo contest

Selecting Best In Show and Best Of Opposite Sex

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The group photo after the show

Calleigh after the show

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Best In Show winner, Garden of Eden Gerbils’ Mark

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I meet Smurf for the first time. Smurf is a blue pup who came home to live with Buster.

Another photo with Smurf

I get to know Cassie after the show.

Cassie crawls up my arm after the show.

This photo is blurred, but it’s Cassie jumping up into my hand after the show. (This is exactly what Cassie’s great-grandfather Herman did when he was her age!)