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by Byrdgirl
Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer
Replies: 30
Views: 18055

Re: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer

Happy Friday everyone!! We added five more items to the auction tonight so please head back and check it out! There are so many items there are two pages so don't forget to go to page 2! Keep sharing and keep bidding! It all goes to a good cause! http://www.32auctions.com/shafferfamilyfirefund
by Byrdgirl
Wed Feb 19, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer
Replies: 30
Views: 18055

Re: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer

Hey everyone,

We put together an online auction to help raise the final amounts needed to get GDF member Bruce Shaffer and his displaced family back in their home. There are lots of great hunting related items. Check it out!

http://www.32auctions.com/shafferfamilyfirefund
by Byrdgirl
Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: E - fencing
Replies: 22
Views: 11041

Re: E - fencing

I did a blog post on E-fencing and our shorthairs a few months ago. I'm sharing it case you find some value in it. Good luck with whatever you decide.
http://gsphuntingdog.blogspot.com/2013/ ... c-dog.html
by Byrdgirl
Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Beef and Beer Fundraiser for Bruce Shaffer
Replies: 0
Views: 1570

Beef and Beer Fundraiser for Bruce Shaffer

Hey everyone, Please join us for a Beef and Beer Fundraiser to raise money to help Bruce Shaffer and his family rebuild their home! Bruce is a member of this forum (AHGSP) and his home/kennels burned to the ground on October 18th. He lost all of his personal dogs as well as many of his clients dogs ...
by Byrdgirl
Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer
Replies: 30
Views: 18055

Re: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer

For those of you who are not connected to Bruce on facebook he posted this update late last night: Well, the past couple days have been a heck of a wild ride!!!! We've gotten most of the metal roof folded and stacked in a pile for salvage, as well as a lot of other steel/metal salvage from around th...
by Byrdgirl
Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer
Replies: 30
Views: 18055

Re: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer

A picture is worth a thousand words. Please donate if you can. There is also a website up: http://www.shafferfamilyfirefund.com/ that has a guestbook if you want to leave him your thoughts. http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h465/mmabyrdgirl/1402956_10200567427656101_1595543348_o1_zpsfdb77890.jpg
by Byrdgirl
Mon Oct 21, 2013 7:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer
Replies: 30
Views: 18055

Re: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer

For those of you who are not friends with Bruce on facebook. He posted this message late last night: "I've been back with my family a couple hours, from what has been the longest 1400 miles and 36 hours of my life. To say I'm utterly gutted & destroyed emotionally is an understatement. 1st and forem...
by Byrdgirl
Sun Oct 20, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer
Replies: 30
Views: 18055

Re: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer

Oh Joe...so incredibly sorry for your loss.
This is just such a tragedy. I can't even begin to imagine your loss. My prayers tonight will include your family. So sorry for you and Jon and Raf and the others. Hang in there. :(
by Byrdgirl
Sun Oct 20, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer
Replies: 30
Views: 18055

Tragic Fire at Almost Heaven GSPS - Bruce Shaffer

There was a devastating fire at Bruce Shaffer's house yesterday (GDF member AHGSP). Thank god his wife and two children are safe but his house is a total loss and he lost about 20+ dogs. Some of those dogs were his and some were clients. Sadly GDF member 1doogie also lost his GSP AFC Snip's Sixth Se...
by Byrdgirl
Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: Submit Your GUN DOG Site
Topic: Von Schonheit German Shorthaired Pointers
Replies: 0
Views: 4774

Von Schonheit German Shorthaired Pointers

Hello,

Just wanted to list our site. We are located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. We are currently taking deposits on a litter expected to whelp around Thanksgiving.

Thank you!

http://www.vonschonheit-gsps.com
by Byrdgirl
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: keeping cool
Replies: 15
Views: 4345

Re: keeping cool

In the summer on days we don't do waterwork I'll take a bundt pan and put sliced up carrots, small slices of low-fat mozz cheese and whatever else I have laying around that they like, fill it with water and freeze it. Then they have a huge ice ring to chew on, kick around and play with. I'll also ma...
by Byrdgirl
Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia
Replies: 11
Views: 5418

Re: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia

I'm a bit late to this thread but you won't be disappointed with Bruce!!
by Byrdgirl
Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Recent Hunting Pics
Replies: 23
Views: 8820

Re: Recent Hunting Pics

JKP - that poor pupper! Ouch. Loved the snowy face retrieve tho! Thanks for sharing. Here are a couple more from the past week or so: My two GSP's Sire Maximus owned by Bob Gelder http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h465/mmabyrdgirl/DSC_5914-2B.jpg Bob's female GSP Bonnie on point http://i1111.photo...
by Byrdgirl
Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Recent Hunting Pics
Replies: 23
Views: 8820

Re: Recent Hunting Pics

The camera is a Nikon D7000. The first 7 pics were taken with a 70-300mm lens and the last one with a 12-24mm wide angle. For post processing I use Lightroom 4. But there is some super cool Nik software I plan on investing in. When I get home to my laptop I'll post a couple more pics. :)

~Robyn
by Byrdgirl
Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Recent Hunting Pics
Replies: 23
Views: 8820

Recent Hunting Pics

We've been hunting like crazy with our two gals the last week or so. Thought I'd share some pics of our adventures! Here is our 9 month old GSP Luna staying steady through the shot http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h465/mmabyrdgirl/DSC_6144B.jpg Her chukar retrieve http://i1111.photobucket.com/alb...
by Byrdgirl
Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Frankenstorm
Replies: 10
Views: 3476

Re: Frankenstorm

We are still without power with no end in sight. Rumors are it could be 2 to 3 weeks for us till we have it back. No power means no running water, no flushable toilets, no showers and no heat. Anyway....here is an updated blog post with pics...even embarrassing GSP Halloween pics. :) http://gsphunti...
by Byrdgirl
Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Frankenstorm
Replies: 10
Views: 3476

Re: Frankenstorm

Thanks wems. Were well stocked with all the necessities: Marrow bones, pig ears, bourbon, case of wine, crown royal, homemade jerky and chocolate chip pumpkin cookies. We got this! 8)
by Byrdgirl
Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Frankenstorm
Replies: 10
Views: 3476

Frankenstorm

Cleo is prepped and ready for Sandy AKA Frakenstorm. Now maybe she'll poop outside. :)

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by Byrdgirl
Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blog Post
Replies: 3
Views: 1095

Blog Post

It's been a long while since I have shared a blog post. Thought I'd pass this one along since my 7 month old is always finding new ways to push our buttons. :)

http://gsphuntingdog.blogspot.com/2012/ ... dness.html

Thanks for letting me share!
by Byrdgirl
Sun Sep 02, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: bassethounds for bunnies
Replies: 24
Views: 7980

Re: bassethounds for bunnies

My brother has a Basset. The only thing is hunts effiecently is whatever is on the counter. :D It ate an entire bag of cookies one time while they were still in the plastic target bag my brother brought them home from the store in. Imagine my brother's surprise when he passed an entire intact target...
by Byrdgirl
Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pup digging holes!
Replies: 17
Views: 6273

Re: pup digging holes!

Our 5 1/2 month old GSP puppy has turned into quite the hole digger. I just recently wrote a blog post about it if anyone cares to read a non-serious take on our pup destroying are yard. :) http://gsphuntingdog.blogspot.com/2012/06/anatomy-of-digging-damn-good-hole-in.html Edit: Just realized the li...
by Byrdgirl
Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pup ate a hook (Last Update)
Replies: 38
Views: 11547

Re: Pup ate a hook (Update)

Wow! How scary!! I'm so happy to hear it turned out ok.

As an aside I love that spotted belly she has. Too cute.
by Byrdgirl
Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190430

Re: Photo of the Day

Here's a few pics I got this past Saturday at a Keystone NAVHDA training day 5 Month old Friedelsheim's Mitzi owned by Joe Seibert http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h465/mmabyrdgirl/DSC_2425.jpg 5 Month old Ella the Weim owned by Emily Burdick http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h465/mmabyrdgirl/W...
by Byrdgirl
Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:37 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: My Dog just diagnosed with Cancer -
Replies: 41
Views: 16775

Re: My Dog just diagnosed with Cancer -

This whole thread hurts my heart and brings tears to my eyes. Sending good mojo your way.
by Byrdgirl
Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Porcine meat ??
Replies: 21
Views: 11991

Re: Porcine meat ??

I am just waiting for the first dog food to be produced with the first ingredient being bacon. When it comes out I am buying it and eating it like cereal
This just made me laugh out loud.
by Byrdgirl
Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pink Hunting Gear
Replies: 15
Views: 6064

Re: Pink Hunting Gear

I'm personally not a huge fan of pink so I don't buy it even though I do have a nice camo browning hat with a pink logo. I have gear from Filson and She Safari. Although I kind of wish She Safari would make pants that aren't cut so flippin high. Prois makes nice gear but it’s off the scale expensive...
by Byrdgirl
Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: at what age do they point?
Replies: 25
Views: 8372

Re: at what age do they point?

Our 17 week old GSP pointed for the first time at 11 weeks at a NAVHDA training day. Luna's first point http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h465/mmabyrdgirl/Luna/DSC_0128.jpg Luna on point at 13 weeks http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h465/mmabyrdgirl/Luna/DSC_0007.jpg Her older sister Cleo pointe...
by Byrdgirl
Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WEBSITES
Replies: 2
Views: 1008

Re: WEBSITES

Hunter, Just thought I'd throw my two cents in for what its worth....PntrRookie does an amazing job. Not only can he do websites but he can do logos, marketing brochures ect. Probably anything your looking for. He did my Byrd Dog Photography logo a few months back. He was super professional and I'd ...
by Byrdgirl
Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Where do your dogs sleep?
Replies: 31
Views: 12654

Re: Where do your dogs sleep?

We have two GSP's and they both sleep in bed with us. Cleo is 2 1/2 and she slept in her crate till she was 7 months old and then ended up in our bed. The puppy who is 17 weeks old ended up in our bed at 12 weeks old. I don't mind that they are there at all.
by Byrdgirl
Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Update on My Pup
Replies: 4
Views: 1373

Re: Update on My Pup

Getting Leggy!!

Cute pup! Thanks for sharing. :)
by Byrdgirl
Fri May 18, 2012 9:26 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Your Favorite TV Shows
Replies: 25
Views: 9945

Re: Your Favorite TV Shows

I'm a fan of:

True Blood
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Suburgatory
The Ultimate Fighter although I haven't been in love with this season
And I just started watching America's Got Talent but only because I am a Howard Stern Superfan. :)
by Byrdgirl
Tue May 01, 2012 6:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: One month in with GSP puppy!
Replies: 4
Views: 1408

Re: One month in with GSP puppy!

I know!!! I wish I had known you would be there. I would have come and brought her!!
by Byrdgirl
Tue May 01, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: One month in with GSP puppy!
Replies: 4
Views: 1408

One month in with GSP puppy!

It's been one month since we picked up our second GSP puppy Luna. She has proved to be such a sweet and silly girl. I thought I'd share my latest blog post on our one month mark. Thanks!

http://gsphuntingdog.blogspot.com/2012/ ... th-in.html

~Robyn
by Byrdgirl
Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Feed Once Or Twice Per Day And Why?
Replies: 31
Views: 12967

Re: Feed Once Or Twice Per Day And Why?

I free feed all my dogs. They eat what they want when they want.

Generally they will eat in the evenings, but one or the other might take a few bites at odd times during the day.
+1
We do the same thing with our adult GSP and have no issues with it.
by Byrdgirl
Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Luna's First Chukar!
Replies: 4
Views: 1272

Luna's First Chukar!

We gave our 8 week old GSP Luna a dead chukar that had just been shot over her older sister's head this weekend. She LOVED it! We would throw it a few feet and she would bring it right back. Here are some pics! Thanks for letting me share. Little Luna! http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h465/mmabyr...
by Byrdgirl
Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NA test
Replies: 6
Views: 1637

Re: NA test

Thats awesome!! Congrats! :P
by Byrdgirl
Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog giving me the stink eye!
Replies: 12
Views: 3613

Re: Dog giving me the stink eye!

If looks could kill!! Lol.

Cute doggie and great pic. :)
by Byrdgirl
Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I want to see your Brittany!
Replies: 58
Views: 21392

Re: I want to see your Brittany!

I have 2 lovey GSP's but LOVE photographing all breeds. Below are some pics of a young Brittany at a Rock Tavern, NY NAVHDA training day last fall. He was a handsome and talented dog. He came from Ronnie Smith's kennel I believe and he is owned by Rick Affuso. http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h46...
by Byrdgirl
Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kona's pics.
Replies: 20
Views: 6475

Re: Kona's pics.

jmsgunner wrote: White wine, Joe... or Bourbon... Never seen Byrdgirl drink a beer...? LOL tommyboy72 Bourbon?????? Now your speaking my language. Buffalo Trace is a nice smooth, flavorful spirit. Haha. Thelma has my number on that one. And yes...bourbon. I'm a knob creek kinda gal. Lol. JMSGunner ...
by Byrdgirl
Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kona's pics.
Replies: 20
Views: 6475

Re: Kona's pics.

Once she is solid on birds I am going to have to invite birdgyrl to the club for a few beers and a photo shoot.
Beer? Pics of flashy E.P.'s? You don't have to twist my arm! I'm in! :D
by Byrdgirl
Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Elusive Easter Pointer
Replies: 5
Views: 1650

Re: The Elusive Easter Pointer

Where did you get that cute pup. She came from Nobelle Kennel in Ridgewood, NJ. Her name is Nobelle's Dances in the Moonlight...call name Luna. She is 7 1/2 weeks old. She's a total doll face. :D She is a full blood sister the Elusive Easter Pointer who is 2 1/2. Here's some more Easter puppy love....
by Byrdgirl
Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Elusive Easter Pointer
Replies: 5
Views: 1650

The Elusive Easter Pointer

Brought us a puppy this year! :D

Have a great holiday everyone.

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by Byrdgirl
Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pics of our new addition!
Replies: 11
Views: 2692

Pics of our new addition!

We just picked up our 7 week old GSP puppy last night. Her name is Nobelles Dances in the Moonlight call name Luna. We have her full blood sister who is now 2 1/2 years old. She's been so sweet! http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h465/mmabyrdgirl/Luna/DSC_1005.jpg http://i1111.photobucket.com/album...
by Byrdgirl
Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:47 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: HOBBIES
Replies: 51
Views: 21490

Re: HOBBIES

I have not had a professional fight since 2002. Started in martial arts (karate) in the 4th grade, we lived in Chicago at that time is and it was all about form competitions and no parents wanted any real contact for their kids. Being the competitive person that I am I tired of that after a couple ...
by Byrdgirl
Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: HOBBIES
Replies: 51
Views: 21490

Re: HOBBIES

Shooting, wood working and combat sports
Georgia is a hot bed for Muay Thai and MMA. What do you train in and do you compete?
by Byrdgirl
Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: More weekend Bling for Wyatt
Replies: 10
Views: 3905

Re: More weekend Bling for Wyatt

Congrats! Hurry and get that last point. Bribe him with a burger.
I hear Wyatt has an affinity for pancakes...... :D

Looking good Jon! Congrats to you and Bruce!
by Byrdgirl
Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: facebook??
Replies: 20
Views: 6164

Re: facebook??

14 Months ago I started a blog on our training and hunting adventures with our GSP. Eventhough it shows pictures of all hunting breeds on it from time to time. http://gsphuntingdog.blogspot.com/ (It of course has a link to GDF on it! :D ) 7 months in I added a facebook page to go along with the blog...
by Byrdgirl
Fri Mar 09, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: Aging game birds
Replies: 4
Views: 7077

Re: Aging game birds

I love this guys website...bought his book too. He did a super informative post on this.

Here's the link.
http://honest-food.net/2008/11/27/on-hanging-pheasants/

Best of luck,
Robyn
by Byrdgirl
Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: A few training pics
Replies: 1
Views: 750

Re: A few training pics

Love the one with bird flushing. Very nice! Thanks for sharing. :D
by Byrdgirl
Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pics from the Eastern GSPC Trial in Medford, NJ
Replies: 10
Views: 3157

Re: Pics from the Eastern GSPC Trial in Medford, NJ

Is Mae your gal? She was love bug. Tell the wife I snuggled her all up. :)