Guinea Pig Extravaganza, Arlington, VA. - 22 July 2000
Peter Gurney bestows a blessing on the assembled visitors.
A large number of cavy enthusiasts attended the Guinea Pig Extravaganza held at Arlington, VA on 22nd July 2000. Guinea Pig Rescue organisations, Cavy Madness, and The Winking Cavy Store were present, and renowned cavy author Peter Gurney who delighted visitors with a talk on his experiences, and signed copies of his books for visitors.
The event was organised by Judi Lainer of Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue and sponsored by TFH Publications and The Winking Cavy Store.
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Peter Gurney
John Ogbourne
'Most Amusing Cavy' Photo Competition
70 entries were received for this competition.
The winning entry was received from Tracy Gearhart of Wheeping Willows Caviary of Pennsylvania, USA who receives a £25 ($38) gift voucher from the Winking Cavy Store.
'What did I do to deserve this ?'
Runner up Marcia Cooper of Forest Hills, New York wins a book from the Winking Cavy Store catalogue.
'In the clutches' (and I was rescued for a fate like this !)'
Runner up Sherman Lanier Aulakh also wins a book from the Winking Cavy Store catalogue.
The following entries were also commended by the judges.