“If you’re not in the parade, you watch the parade.”….Mike Ditka

Right before the parade a solar halo also called a sundog appeared in the sky. We took it as a good omen.

Clan Donald from Green Bay, WI. provided the marching music for the occasion. The Drum Sergeant readied the pipers.

Piping represents an integral part of Highland clan society so it is only fitting that a parade of Scotties be led by a corps of pipers.

 Commencing with the enchanting sounds of the Highland bagpipes and drums accompanied by a chorus of arooos, Clan Donald leads the parade into the town of Bailey’s Harbor.

Over 140 Scottish Terriers and their staff from seventeen states have gathered this year to promote fellowship among those passionate about the breed, bring a public awareness of health issues affecting Scottish terriers and raise financial support for health related research and rescue.

Proceeds donated from the rally to  rescue groups, Scottie clubs, humane societies, and cancer research programs have exceeded over $133, 800 to date.

Joseph Harvill, publisher and editor of Great Scots magazine and Scottie advocate marched in the parade carrying the flag of Scotland.

Mary Bower with Piper and Skye, Dad with us

For the second year in a row

Last year I jumped the barrier at the time trials, jumped back in and still managed to have the best time. This year I ran a straight course.

Here I am with Mom at the starting line. She’s looking down the 30 yard track, waiting for signal from Dad.

Dad calls my name and I’m off.

My time for the 30 yard sprint is 3.2 seconds improving last year’s score of 3.8.

This is my certificate. It was presented to me by Michele Bronsky, founder and President of the Door County Scottie Rally.  I also got a Scottie full of dog treats.

Here I am with Dad receiving my award.

Indy

We went to Door County, Wisconsin for the first time in 2013. It was a 16 hour drive so we drove through Kansas to Des Moines, Iowa the first day and on to Door County the second. We stayed at Applewood Cottage, located on the EE between Egg Harbor and Fish Creek. The Door County Scottie Rally is a two-day event that always occurs the third weekend in May. There are all kinds of activities and workshops to attend as well as auctions,  informative sessions, ultrasound screenings, behavior consultations, micro-chipping.  Mom learned how to make a tug toy and I won the prize for the fastest Scottie. We made great friends there and helped contribute to the health and rescue of Scottish terriers. On the second day, there was a parade and all the Scotties ( usually over 100) were led through the town of Bailey’s Harbor by a corps of bagpipers. The streets were lined with cheering clapping, people; Mom was worried if we could do it but we were naturals and it was our favorite thing. After the rally, we visited the national parks, lighthouses, cherry orchards (they were blooming and magnificent), wineries, small villages and just enjoyed the spectacular scenery of this Lake Michigan peninsula. ~ Indy and Lucy

Fish Creek

Applewood Cottage

Cave Point

The pipers started to play and the parade into Bailey’s Harbor began.

Anderson Dock

Fish Boil