When that furry face and huge paws stepped out of the Airline’s crate over 4 years ago and Bentley gave me that first big wet kiss, my heart melted. 

Over the next few months, I worked very hard at being the best Airedale mom that I could be BUT Airedales can bring doubt to even the most confident of us.  In desperation I turned to the Internet and found help on two lists – the L-List and Adt-Lovers… the help I received from many of the Airedalers on those lists kept me sane and helped me understand that I wasn’t a terrible “mom” and that the things Bentley did were typical Airedale. 

When I saw my first “ADT-L” Quilt being raffled I marvelled at the talent and love that went into this project.  I couldn’t believe how many Airedales needed help, how many were abandoned and how many were abused.    

I offered to help with the next quilt project which was “Home at Last” – while I couldn’t quilt and didn’t know just how I could help – I was willing to do what I could.  That started a great and thrilling adventure.  

I have made friends with women all over the United States and Canada.

I’ve learned how to quilt, how to applique and the true meaning of teamwork. 

2 years ago – I wasn’t quick enough and everyone stepped back and I was left standing at the front – and became the Bee Project Manager.  So every year – I steer our team through various projects with the help of some of the most talented and caring women I know. 

I live in Boca Raton, Florida with my husband Ron and our great young Airedale – Bentley.  I help Ron in our business brokerage business by taking care of the accounting and computer work.  I’m an avid equestrian and have a very talented young quarter horse gelding named Robbie.

Nick and Nora – 

While Nick and Nora Charles of the Thin Man movies had Asta the Wire Fox Terrier,   I kept calling this Airedale Couple - Nick and Nora since in the movies – the Charles’ were always traveling everywhere. 

Christie Williams did a super job of drawing these “Airedale Jetsetters” and made it very easy to put together in fabric. 

I had a ball getting the fabrics for the suitcases and camera.   

Each and every year – I look over the other blocks and see to my amazement how these talented ladies use thread and fabric to create true works of arts and then try to improve my skills. 

I hope each and every one of you are just as amazed and that you reward these ladies by buying even more chances to win their amazing “Work of Art” – “Airedales on Howlidays”. 

Thank You, 

Jeri Langman

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