there Ralf introduced us to Ute and Peter Walde.  Ute is a charming lady and I enjoyed visiting with her.

I  also had a nice chat with Michael Gruber of Plainfire Kennels about Flat-Coats. He has seen Kellie Kanipe show Ch Steel River Could It Be Magic in Holland and commented on how differently the Americans show their dogs from the Europeans.  Like Ralf, he thinks the best Flat-Coats are coming out of Sweden and urged Ed and I to go to a show there sometime. I'd certainly like to do that.  Maybe on our  next trip!