WELCOME to the Official Blog of the 2009 National Amateur Retriever Championship, June 14-20, brought to you by the Retriever News, written by Vickie Lamb, and sponsored by Purina and Avery. We hope you enjoy these multi-daily updates on our prestigious championship event, held this year in Iron Range country around Virginia, Minnesota. Enjoy your stay and come back often!

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

A new day is dawning...



...45 degree a.m. temperature and a forecast for just 72 degrees at the high...30% rain chance. We'll see what the day brings.

Out at the grounds, anxious handlers and gallery watch the fifth test being set up out in the field.

 


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