The show is done, the rain has started, and the solo cups are out. The horses are tired and we are too. It's been a long 3,4,5,6 days depending on from where you came so it's only fitting that a bit of celebrating take place. Maybe it'll help get rid of that dust we ate.
For those of you loading out tonight, be safe. For those of you who left early, we too hope you made it where you were going safely. Those of you leaving tomorrow or later, god speed and a tailwind.
The quality of the horses was something to behold. The quality of the competition was world class. We were proud to be a part of it and contribue in a small way.
For those who volunteered with the online team, I can't say thank you enough.
Adrienne Hulst, you made this blog and Facebook sing with your photos and video. Mary and David Deicher, you stayed late and gave us great photos and video. Stephanie Bermel and Sarah Barrett, you captured the spirit of the World Clydesdale Show through the eyes of the exhibitors, first timers and veterans alike. Kuenn McClinton found the perfect set of photos that showed the emotional side of how Clydesdales can and do effect others. Michelle Randolph, you are, exquisite. Stefan Liess, "Herzlichen Dank!" You shot beautiful, beautiful photos. We are grateful you shared them with us through France Clyde, she was so fun to work with and meet. France Clyde, "Merci mille fois, Mille fois merci".
I hope we can get the band back together and do this again sometime, it was fun! If not, friend me on Facebook and for god's sake, get on Twitter!
To Dr. Linda Harmon-Dodge and Elise Singer. You Will Pay. Not today, not tomorrow but my friends, you will pay. Thank you for getting us involved and covering our back. We broke some dishes but we tried to patch them up before we left.
Gary Nebergall, you continue to be a prince and I listen to you more than you'll ever know.
Finally, to my partner, my friend and my sister, Lisa Eller Nebergall: You are my hero". Dad would have been so proud. Let's do it again, bigger and better but different, oh so very, very different.
Thank you Madison, thank you Wisconsin and thank you to all those who came and saw these magnificent horses!
Good night!
Jeff Eller
jeffeller@gmail.com
No comments:
Post a Comment