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by The Zephyr
Tue Mar 01, 2011 4:54 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2011 NGSPA Nationals
Replies: 67
Views: 22768

Re: 2011 NGSPA Nationals

Thanks for posting the placements, Robbi.

Congratulations to Havoc Solo Jim and Dan.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:30 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Phosphorus in Happy Hollow
Replies: 4
Views: 983

Re: Phosphorus in Happy Hollow

Ken, Training, although I did receive an invite to hunt blues in the panhandle next year. Regon is running in the NGSPA Futurity and I needed to get her patterning better. With all of the snow here and the trial starting this weekend, Texas was the call. Brenda, Never knew the name of the mesa to th...
by The Zephyr
Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Phosphorus in Happy Hollow
Replies: 4
Views: 983

Phosphorus in Happy Hollow

I spent a couple of weeks in Texas working the young pup and spending time with some good friends, old and new . http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc314/Woodsrack/Txas%20Camp%202011/IMG_0477.jpg Happy Hollow hasn't changed much. http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc314/Woodsrack/Txas%20Camp%202011/...
by The Zephyr
Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:13 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Info for Freer Trials
Replies: 6
Views: 2303

Re: Info for Freer Trials

Good luck to you Ken, your brother Wayne and the other participants. It's 20 degrees and blowing 40 mph with snow squalls here, I'm longing for some Texas weather right now.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Info for Freer Trials
Replies: 6
Views: 2303

Re: Info for Freer Trials

+/- 6 miles west of Freer on 59, Duval County Ranch on the left (south) side of the road. Follow the trial signs to the left at the end of the runway and continue past the ranch manager's residence. The clubhouse and parking area will be ahead.

john L.
by The Zephyr
Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:37 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: GSPCA South Eastern Classic in GA
Replies: 1
Views: 1147

Re: GSPCA South Eastern Classic in GA

Big Congrats!!! A good start to the new year.

jl
by The Zephyr
Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:46 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: New AFC
Replies: 12
Views: 4596

Re: New AFC

Thanks, everyone. Ken, the best part about finishing Natasha was the good people I met along the way. This includes yourself, your brother Wayne, Dale from Comanche as well as the folks of the upper Midwest, particularly the members of the Four Lakes GSPC. I'm very grateful for everyone's support an...
by The Zephyr
Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: One more Walnut Hill
Replies: 15
Views: 4412

Re: One more Walnut Hill

Big congrats on finishing Chip's FC!!!!

John L.
by The Zephyr
Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: New AFC
Replies: 12
Views: 4596

New AFC

Natasha finished her Amateur Field Championship with a 4 point win in Amateur Gun Dog at the Nutmeg GSPC fall trial held on the Flaherty Field Trial Grounds. http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc314/Woodsrack/DSCF39641.jpg AFC Fieldmaster's Montauk Zephyr We had cool weather and she rolled around th...
by The Zephyr
Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:46 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Took a break from the trial circuit
Replies: 1
Views: 826

Took a break from the trial circuit

We had a good time chasin' ol' Ruff and some timberdoodles. So any questions about hunting your trial dogs can be laid to rest. She's been campaigned in the northern prairies, the brush of south Texas and just about everywhere in between. http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc314/Woodsrack/Hamden1000...
by The Zephyr
Fri Oct 29, 2010 5:33 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Nationals Eureka
Replies: 81
Views: 27137

Re: Nationals Eureka

A big congrats to Abbie, Clark, Pat & Dennis!!!!!
by The Zephyr
Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:56 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: My First Field Champion
Replies: 14
Views: 5783

Re: My First Field Champion

Bill,

Congratulations on a job well done!!!!

John L.
by The Zephyr
Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:09 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: ....Little Brag on Bandit
Replies: 4
Views: 1859

Re: ....Little Brag on Bandit

Big Congrats to Bandit, Bill, Denise & the Cadens crew. Great job.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:18 am
Forum: Events
Topic: *
Replies: 10
Views: 2907

Re: 2010 NGSPA PHEASANT ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP, Wye Island, MD

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by The Zephyr
Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Events
Topic: *
Replies: 10
Views: 2907

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by The Zephyr
Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:27 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Hungarian Partridge Championship
Replies: 18
Views: 7448

Re: Hungarian Partridge Championship

A big congratulations to Bandit, Bill & Denise!!!!! Way to go!!!!

I hope we're still talkin' after last week's game.....

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue Oct 05, 2010 4:34 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Eastern GSP FT
Replies: 13
Views: 5288

Re: Eastern GSP FT

I'm sure Rob has more information and may post once things settle down from the trial, but to my recollection these are a limited list of the placements. OAA Kevin Joyce took 1st, 2nd & 3rd with his dogs. OLGD 1st - NFC NAFC FC AFC Milomix Roy - D'Amico 2nd - Fieldmaster's Montauk Zephyr - Lucey htt...
by The Zephyr
Mon Oct 04, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Update on Sky!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1780

Re: Update on Sky!!!

Jen,

Congrats on all the accomplishments!!!!

John L.
by The Zephyr
Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Line Generalizations
Replies: 78
Views: 27223

Re: GSP Line Generalizations

BA Buckshot bred bitch, Fieldmaster's Oregon Road Phosphorus "Regon". 11 months of age, 4 placements, 2 wins. http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc314/Woodsrack/EGSPC%20Fall%20FT/EasternGSPCFallFT019-1.jpg http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc314/Woodsrack/HVGSPC/HVGSPC-FT-Fall10024b.jpg Might be an...
by The Zephyr
Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Eastern GSP FT
Replies: 13
Views: 5288

Re: Eastern GSP FT

Thanks, Wayne. Nah, the first event of the fall season was a Weim trial in New Jersey two weeks ago. Natasha took third in OGD. I hope everything is well in Texas. Let me know when those earthworms have gone to den and I'll be down to help you thin out the birds on that quail lease of yours!!!! Give...
by The Zephyr
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: A Good Weekend in Connecticut
Replies: 9
Views: 3106

A Good Weekend in Connecticut

On Saturday at the Hudson Valley GSP field trial Fieldmaster’s Oregon Road Phosphorus, Regon won the Open Puppy and Natasha placed second in Amateur Limited. http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc314/Woodsrack/HVGSPC/HVGSPC-FT-Fall10024b.jpg Sunday Natasha won the Amateur Gun Dog for a 4 point retrie...
by The Zephyr
Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DUAL SANCTIONED CHAMPIONSHIPS
Replies: 62
Views: 15329

Re: DUAL SANCTIONED CHAMPIONSHIPS

In regards to the persons who have been judging for the NGSPA prior to dual sanctioning. I think the loophole provided in the AKC Field Trial Guidelines will suffice: Persons that have never judged an AKC field trial must take a self-administered test prepared by AKC and successfully apprentice twic...
by The Zephyr
Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DUAL SANCTIONED CHAMPIONSHIPS
Replies: 62
Views: 15329

Re: DUAL SANCTIONED CHAMPIONSHIPS

That would have been me. John, It seems the Prairie Chicken Championship will also be dual sanctioned. Although not listed in the latest Chronicle, this event sponsored by the Ringneck GSPC sure has the apperance of such: http://www.akc.org/events/search/index_results.cfm?action=plan&event_number=20...
by The Zephyr
Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Eastern GSP FT
Replies: 13
Views: 5288

Re: Eastern GSP FT

Rob,

Looks like I'll be there. I've entered Natasha and Regon. Let me know how I can help out.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Fri Aug 06, 2010 11:04 am
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Chukar Championship 2010
Replies: 55
Views: 16447

Re: NGSPA Chukar Championship 2010

John, It seems the Prairie Chicken Championship will also be dual sanctioned. Although not listed in the latest Chronicle, this event sponsored by the Ringneck GSPC sure has the apperance of such: http://www.akc.org/events/search/index_results.cfm?action=plan&event_number=2010350803&cde_comp_group=F...
by The Zephyr
Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need Kennel Ideas
Replies: 20
Views: 20380

Re: Need Kennel Ideas

You would hope there is some sort of ACO channel drain on the interior of the knee wall. It appears the roof downspout is terminating there. Again, Mason is probably the best and one of the most expensive kennel systems and the amount of roofing over the runs will be dictated by your climate. Radian...
by The Zephyr
Tue May 18, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Woodcock in May
Replies: 3
Views: 586

Re: Woodcock in May

A phone. These days I wouldn't be on a tractor, especially an old one, without it.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue May 18, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Woodcock in May
Replies: 3
Views: 586

Woodcock in May

We were up at deer camp last weekend preparing the fields for some food plots and mowing a small pasture for the annual Memorial Day picnic. I'm riding along on an old, maybe very old, poppin' John and out in front of me flushes a nice big hen woodcock. Quick I disengaged the PTO, idled the tractor ...
by The Zephyr
Thu May 06, 2010 3:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennels - Dog Runs
Replies: 7
Views: 4086

Re: Kennels - Dog Runs

When I worked as a gamekeeper on a private estate we had a very well equipped office/dog kennel. The kennel runs, interior and exterior were supplied by the Mason Company http://www.masonco.com/ . We also had radiant heat in the interior concrete slab. 500' = 166+ yds. That should be enough distance...
by The Zephyr
Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: NSDC/CH/FC Tulli's Scatback "Selena"
Replies: 7
Views: 5321

Re: NSDC/CH/FC Tulli's Scatback "Selena"

Joe,

May I offer my condolences on the loss of Selena.

Solemnly,

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:57 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Tulli's Cajun Thunder aka Hannah
Replies: 1
Views: 1159

Re: Tulli's Cajun Thunder aka Hannah

Congratulations on Hannah's win. Good luck at Eureka.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:50 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Do you ever trial your hunting dogs?
Replies: 24
Views: 8140

Re: Do you ever trial your hunting dogs?

Congratulations to Freckles, Ken & Wayne.

I'm gonna have to keep an eye on Wyane's status as "Purina Handler of the Year". :D :D

John L.
by The Zephyr
Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:44 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: First Trial Entered, First PLacement
Replies: 13
Views: 4271

Re: First Trial Entered, First PLacement

Joe,

Congratulations on the placement. I'm sure there'll be plenty more in due time. Keep up the good work.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Do you ever trial your hunting dogs?
Replies: 24
Views: 8140

Re: Do you ever trial your hunting dogs?

Ken,

Congratulations on Freckles win!!!!!

Did Wayne scout for you from horseback?

Regards,

John L.
by The Zephyr
Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:52 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Rocky Mountain ASD Champion
Replies: 6
Views: 1958

Re: Rocky Mountain ASD Champion

Congratulations, Bill.

Great job with Bandit. Good luck in the OSD!!!

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:25 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Rocky Mountain Championship
Replies: 34
Views: 9278

Re: Rocky Mountain Championship

Big Congratulations, Bill.

Good luck at the Hawkeye.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:19 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Wolf Plain Brooks Raven
Replies: 4
Views: 1402

Re: Wolf Plain Brooks Raven

Jen,

Big Congratulations.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Beyond Brag
Replies: 25
Views: 8961

Re: Beyond Brag

Congratulations on Sally's new title. Dennis & Jen are really nice people and are very deserving of their recent win and finishing Sally. I've seen Dennis handle and I would have scouted for him in this brace. I believe his son scouted for him and I think that's great. I'm sorry I didn't get to see ...
by The Zephyr
Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:24 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Second trial, first points!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3823

Re: Second trial, first points!!

Congratulations & good job, Rob and Katy. The time spent with her definitely shows. Good luck next weekend.

Not to steal the thread but a big congratulations to Dennis and Jen for finishing Sally.

"AFC/FC Wolf Plains Brook Sally MH"

Very nice accomplishment.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:50 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Natasha - Fieldmaster's Montauk Zephyr #5 2009 OGD
Replies: 53
Views: 17406

Re: Natasha - Fieldmaster's Montauk Zephyr #5 2009 OGD

Still no name yet. But she's in that stretchy time of puppyhood, so "Legs"

Image

John L.
by The Zephyr
Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:54 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Natasha - Fieldmaster's Montauk Zephyr #5 2009 OGD
Replies: 53
Views: 17406

Re: Natasha - Fieldmaster's Montauk Zephyr #5 2009 OGD

Thanks everyone. Her status as #5 was gleaned from the March issue of the GSP chronicle, AKC by Dogs Defeated . The April issue states her as #6 GSPCA. Now if I could only get my dues in on time this year....... Although this thread is for Natasha, it seems there's a real interest in her half-sister...
by The Zephyr
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:10 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Natasha - Fieldmaster's Montauk Zephyr #5 2009 OGD
Replies: 53
Views: 17406

Re: Natasha - Fieldmaster's Montauk Zephyr #5 2009 OGD

OK, I'll put her back out there again. Natasha finished up the year as the #5 Open Gun Dog as reported by the GSP Chronicle. This spring she has picked up two placements, a third in Open Gun at the Eastern trial and a third in Open Limited at the Southern New England Brittany Club. I'd like to thank...
by The Zephyr
Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Eastern GSP Club Field Trial
Replies: 25
Views: 8717

Re: Eastern GSP Club Field Trial

Thanks Rob E. Happy I could help out. I'd like to thank Dennis Hazel for scouting Natasha in the Open Gun. She can definitely be a handful and Dennis rode his horse hard to show her to the front. Thanks for the help Dennis & Jen. I think it's great to see some new blood in the game. Congratulations ...
by The Zephyr
Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:29 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: California Quail Champion
Replies: 5
Views: 1474

Re: California Quail Champion

Kool!

Good job Rich & Ben!

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:19 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: 2009 Top Ten AGD Ranking
Replies: 9
Views: 4745

Re: 2009 Top Ten AGD Ranking

Congratulations!!

John L.
by The Zephyr
Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Eastern GSP Club Field Trial
Replies: 25
Views: 8717

Re: Eastern GSP Club Field Trial

Hi Rob H. I'm arriving Fri morning and staying through Sunday. I'll take a look at the running order when I receive it. I'd like to watch Katy's brace. The Eastern club puts out a nice spread on Saturday night. We can discuss when we meet up Sat am. The melt is going non-stop here. We've already los...
by The Zephyr
Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Eastern GSP Club Field Trial
Replies: 25
Views: 8717

Re: Eastern GSP Club Field Trial

Rob,

Natasha is back on the East coast. Unfortunately I was misinformed, she was eligible for Booneville this year!!
I have my entries in.for Eastern. I'll see you there.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Sat Feb 20, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: The Region 7 - Freer, TX
Replies: 20
Views: 6483

Re: The Region 7 - Freer, TX

Region 7 OSD results:

CH Gena - Hongo
RU CH Angelina - Hongo

Dennis pulled the tracker on Natasha @ 55 and she was still running to the front.

John L.