Special Event: ChowFest 2007 - Northern CA

enchantedonyx · Post by **enchantedonyx** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:00 pm

It looks like everyone had so much fun!

Post by **Zhuyos mom** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:43 am

A couple more photos:

The memorial candles:

Koda, Khon, Precious, Gizmo & Boosha, Dakota, Lao Tzu, Keiko, Zhuyo, Darkwind, CoCo, Gerbie, Luna (not shown: Tinker)

*PB did fine on her recitation. Judy, she promised me she would do a version of the Litany of Saints. But thought it would be too long for ChowFest. We had wind chimes in the background as each chow's name was announced.

CF07 guest treats:

Judy Fox · Post by **Judy Fox** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:00 am

Yes, I think The Litany of the Saints would have been a bit long.
Mind you, we have a priest who visits us from London. An elderly Irish priest, and he can say Mass at the speed of light - so maybe his version would have done!
Sounds lovely though, your version. I am sure PB did beautifully and the windchimes would have tinkled right up to The Happy Hunting Grounds.

ciaobella · Post by **ciaobella** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:06 am

What a great looking bunch of humans and chows! Glad you guys had a good time.

It made me smile to see that Sophie and I were able to attend in spirit and in edible form, anyway.

Post by **Zhuyos mom** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:03 pm

More ChowFest photos for your viewing pleasure!

These are from Dax's Daddy, John. Enjoy!

http://www.buginas.com/blog/images/chow/site/

Judy Fox · Post by **Judy Fox** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:21 pm

Gosh they are all so beautiful! It brings a lump to my throat to see so many beautiful chow chows with such beautiful chow smiles on their faces - so proud!
Thank you for sharing.

Victory · Post by **Victory** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:48 pm

Oh my they are all so gorgeous and they look so happy hanging out together.

Like Jeff said, nice picture of the vicious unpredictable chow breed!

And the memorial candles are lovely.

KasperKisses · Post by **KasperKisses** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:59 am

Looks like it was a grand time!!! Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pics...next year no puppies, we'll get there!!

LEO's mum · Post by **LEO's mum** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:39 pm

LOST & FOUND
Just a quick announcement from your friendly Steering Committee

1. Plastic Tray ... seems like it would fit inside a cooler box. If you're missing it, I've got it. Do PM me. We can find a way to return it to you.

Leonora's mum

fillyok · Post by **fillyok** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:00 pm

Your Chowfest looked as close to heaven as you can get here on Earth. I can't imagine what it felt like be surrounded by so many BEAUTIFUL Chows. The memorial candles were lovely and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing all the photos and videos.

Dogdad · Post by **Dogdad** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:13 pm

Wow what wonderful pictures, I love the candles what a beautiful tribute to the chows that have passed

David

LucysSusanH · Post by **LucysSusanH** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:03 pm

Hey, everyone!

Great stills and video of CF07. Fabulous location, wonderful Chows, beautiful people. It made me cry a little to remember Lucy's "Chow look" that is now gone forever (she is doing much better, BTW)and laugh a lot to see Chows in party hats (who woulda thought?).

I never saw an answer to the question, "ARE there any Chow folks who don't drink alcohol?!"

Best to all,
Susan

Jeff&Peks · Post by **Jeff&Peks** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:15 pm

"I never saw an answer to the question, "ARE there any Chow folks who don't drink alcohol?!"

Yep

Post by **Zhuyos mom** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:51 pm

Hi SUSAN!!! It's great to hear from you!!!

I hear you about that question! I figured, I guess not! Manalive, I'm gonna spend the sunday with a bunch of lushes so, let the Sangria pour!

Actually, it was a tally for the CF07 commemorative wine. Needed to know we had enough for each guest.

I loved the chows in the party hats too! It was so fun putting them on them. I asked them if they wanted a hat, they held their chins up and let me put it on them. They wore it proudly, with dignity and showed the goofy chow spirit!

Kisses to the Herd's!

Judy Fox · Post by **Judy Fox** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:58 am

Susan! Lovely to hear from you - Love to the Heard Herd!

sit_by_the_beach · Post by **sit_by_the_beach** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:38 am

Mikki didn't attend chowfest but has a photo of her late big sister Luna to show here. Zhuyos mom sent us Luna's memorial candle. We lit the candle and placed it by Luna's picture. Very cute, little candle. Very timely too, Luna died Jul 22-06.

Thanks again for the memorial candle.

Karin

Judy Fox · Post by **Judy Fox** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:59 am

Aaaw!

Layla · Post by **Layla** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:40 am

Many thanks to the steering commitee, our 'family' picture arrived today & is now in a frame

IT's great thanks again.

chowfrnd88 · Post by **chowfrnd88** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:57 pm

What gorgeous treats!! Your logo was just amazing!

Lou, what a sweet to include all of us who couldn't be there. I'm glad you all liked all our dishes.

The candles are so lovely. They brought tears to my eyes.

P.S. Karin, I have that picture frame too!

There's a close-up of Special sleeping in mine.

sit_by_the_beach · Post by **sit_by_the_beach** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:21 pm

I bought the chow frame some years ago. Luna was still alive, I thought it be nice to put her picture in it. The candle looks perfect in front of the picture. Wonder what my son will say, he thinks I'm losing it. Wait till he gets older.
Karin

carolyn dewrance · Post by **carolyn dewrance** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:23 pm

So sorry I missed this one, how lovely all the chows look and their familys, wish I could have been there as well,
Not that many chow in Natal where we live but give me an idea that maybe it could be done here in S,A, as well, will work on the idea.
Carolyn

Post by **Zhuyos mom** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:50 am

FYI, plans for ChowFest 2008 are here! Please view the following thread:

http://forum.chowchow.org/viewtopic.php ... 84#p120684

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