J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

All of our previous dogs have qualified, although one was destined to be a stud dog. We did not know at the time, but his pedigree included two Norwegian champions and two Swedish champions, and he himself won a Crufts bronze medal. Guide dogs are not allowed to become Cruft gold medalists.
Every year we get one or two of our previous dogs back, while their owners go on holiday. One of the blind people is a serious hill walker.
Yes, the training is rigourous, but I still feel that I need another couple of years yet. :wink:

You could do that,Swell. Or, you could head back on to fleabay, and bid £7.50 or £10 for a service.

You didn't buy some blue kneissls? I put a bid in for some a couple of days ago, with 15 secs to go. and.... I had forgotten to sign in!

NellyPS wrote:What a cutie!

Thanks, Nelly. What about the dog?

No, Billip, that only happens in France! )

Our fifth Guide Dog puppy arrived today, along with some snow, that by rights ought to be dumping over the Alps. He seems to like it though.....

Fair enough, Ian.

Wow, Tony has never seen a ski instructor wearing a helmet?

Hats off to YoungAndy! I still have not broken 100kph, although I am getting close! I need to find a way to bend my knee, so I can tuck. Or have ago on KL.
Last week the British junior coach clocked 120kph on the Niederau speed gun. Ok, he started half way up the hill, but in the context of KL, allowed.
The world record is 251.4kph. One of my friends held the Britsh record at 222.3kph. His claim to fame is that he has skied faster than he has driven!
The record for a blind skier is double that of the aforementioned 80kph.

Respect, Andy!