TJeni, you'll have to let us know how the weekend goes. I am so envious! I love Weims and those other short-tailed, versatile Euro breeds. I've had German shorthaired pointers all my life and worked with GSPCA rescue for about 7 years. Still have 2 elderly and beloved livertick lady rescues with us. as well as a discarded former deer beagle I plucked off the road a couple of years ago. Haven't been bird hunting in years...good luck, have loads of fun, and pack a camera!