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by The Zephyr
Tue Feb 09, 2016 12:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: A very sad day and need help
Replies: 21
Views: 10558

Re: A very sad day and need help

They had fireworks a mile or so away so I thought I would sit on the front porch with the dogs and watch. They'd have none of of it.
When guys are hunting ducks on the river or geese in the field behind the house I have to restrain them from busting through the window for the retrieve.
by The Zephyr
Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:51 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse / Woodcock NH
Replies: 4
Views: 3478

Re: Grouse / Woodcock NH

We just returned from a mid-week hunt. Tuesday we had twenty flushes, Wednesday we got skunked (not literally) Thursday we had thirty flushes and ate grouse for dinner. The birds were there, spotty tho. A forester we met said they had a wet spring this year. Farther south in NH may do better. Pittsb...
by The Zephyr
Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:37 am
Forum: Training
Topic: LOCAL GSP TRAINER EASTER PA
Replies: 6
Views: 2692

Re: LOCAL GSP TRAINER EASTER PA

Dennis Brath is outside Philly in Tabernacle, NJ.
by The Zephyr
Sat Aug 15, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Best Shave
Replies: 36
Views: 29598

Re: Best Shave

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by The Zephyr
Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:23 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Maine grouse
Replies: 2
Views: 2015

Re: Maine grouse

This year, yes.
by The Zephyr
Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: grouse woods
Replies: 11
Views: 4500

Re: grouse woods

Some places have good bird counts....

JL
by The Zephyr
Tue Jun 02, 2015 5:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Releasing Pheasants in ND
Replies: 18
Views: 8537

Re: Releasing Pheasants in ND

While working as a gamekeeper on a private island for driven shoots, we would release 5,000 pheasants and 1500 red leg partridge. The birds would be brought to the island in September and penned til November. We would lift the sides of the bird netting and let them wander to the heavy cover. The sho...
by The Zephyr
Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:55 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: EASTERN GSP CLUB & NGSPA REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIP
Replies: 0
Views: 2206

EASTERN GSP CLUB & NGSPA REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIP

EASTERN GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER CLUB & NGSPA REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIP April 09, 2015 to conclusion English Setter Club of America-Medford, NJ Dual Sanctioned - A Purina Handler of the Year Points Trial OPEN ALL AGE (retrieve)– 30 min. - $55.00. Judges: Eldon Hongo & Joe Cincatta AMATEUR ALL AGE - 30...
by The Zephyr
Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Moore Farm's Zephyr Cyclone
Replies: 2
Views: 6066

Moore Farm's Zephyr Cyclone

Moore Farm's Zephyr Cyclone placed second in a 16 dog Open Puppy stake at the West End Setter and Pointer Club trial, Wilson Farm, Hoffman Road, West End, NC.


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by The Zephyr
Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:26 am
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Quail Championship
Replies: 14
Views: 9775

Re: NGSPA Quail Championship

I believe they have two braces of OSD to run this morning before they start the Amateur.
by The Zephyr
Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA invitional
Replies: 11
Views: 7969

Re: NGSPA invitional

bhulisa, Thank you. I am not at the trial nor do I have a dog there. I was just trying to post what little information I had. So here's another tidbit: The top 4 dogs they are calling back tomorrow are Jake- Hank Lewis, Sadie- Chris Bryant and Josh Nieman , Tyler with Dennis Brath and Nell with Eldo...
by The Zephyr
Fri Dec 05, 2014 6:05 am
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA invitional
Replies: 11
Views: 7969

Re: NGSPA invitional

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by The Zephyr
Fri Dec 05, 2014 6:00 am
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA invitional
Replies: 11
Views: 7969

Re: NGSPA invitional

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by The Zephyr
Thu Sep 11, 2014 6:51 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Keeping up with the Favors
Replies: 3
Views: 3074

Re: Keeping up with the Favors

Thanks guys. I was told it qualifies her for the National Amateur.
by The Zephyr
Mon Sep 08, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Keeping up with the Favors
Replies: 3
Views: 3074

Keeping up with the Favors

While everyone else is out on the prairies, I'm doing my best back east to hold up the flag for stub-tails.

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Great weather, nice people, good trial.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:53 am
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Sharptail Championship
Replies: 35
Views: 20961

Re: NGSPA Sharptail Championship

Big Congrats, Dean.

Thanks for the updates.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Wed Aug 13, 2014 4:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field Trial Question
Replies: 18
Views: 9222

Re: Field Trial Question

Also consider the Setter Club in Medford NJ. If you have a big running independent puppy the grounds give you a little peace of mind as it is almost entirely fenced with pasture wire.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Sat Mar 15, 2014 6:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: field trial question ?
Replies: 107
Views: 33529

Re: field trial question ?

"Sniff" "sniff" I smell a troll.
by The Zephyr
Fri Mar 07, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2014 NGSPA National Championship
Replies: 64
Views: 45232

Re: 2014 NGSPA National Championship

Big congrats, Dean!!!!
by The Zephyr
Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question...
Replies: 20
Views: 7155

Re: Question...

Troll.
by The Zephyr
Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question on past NFC's as stud dogs
Replies: 25
Views: 9063

Re: Question on past NFC's as stud dogs

Elkhunter wrote:I think this dude is a troll...
+1 Bingo!!
by The Zephyr
Mon Nov 04, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: LC SMITH 2E 12 GAUGE
Replies: 3
Views: 3220

Re: LC SMITH 2E 12 GAUGE

The barrels should be stamped on the top stating they are steel. Extending the chambers is done in an effort to shoot 2 3/4 or 3 in shells. RST imanufactures low pressure rounds for classic shotguns like yours. I prefer my Foxes over my Smiths and Ithacas but that's just me When you re visit the gun...
by The Zephyr
Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Phez CH
Replies: 8
Views: 4971

Re: NGSPA Phez CH

Hayley won with Gena.

Congrats to all.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:36 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: LC SMITH 2E 12 GAUGE
Replies: 3
Views: 3220

Re: LC SMITH 2E 12 GAUGE

Check the drop at heel and comb. The older guns were chin mounted and not cheek mounted. Damascus? If steel barrels I still wouldnt run steel loads through it. Bismuth or Hevi-shot, low brass. The Smith's have a tendency of cracking at the wrist/sidelock when using hot loads. Don't extend the chambe...
by The Zephyr
Sun Oct 20, 2013 4:55 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting Pittsburg NH First Time
Replies: 2
Views: 1591

Re: Hunting Pittsburg NH First Time

Bird counts are about average this year for Pittsburg. The foliage should be down by now so the birds may tend to flush a little wilder. Snow is always a possibility by the third week. You've got the moon, you should see some flight birds. Don't be afraid to work Magalloway area either. Just be care...
by The Zephyr
Sat Oct 05, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NGPDA ALL BREED RAFFLE.....
Replies: 3
Views: 2246

Re: NGPDA ALL BREED RAFFLE.....

Can we get that 2500 in Illinois chicken and rib BBQ instead?
Just kidding. Great trial. Good cause. I'm in.

JL
by The Zephyr
Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:17 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Steel loads for grouse and woodcock
Replies: 38
Views: 16118

Re: Steel loads for grouse and woodcock

Try Eley Bismuth 7's if you're concerned with the environment. Steel is an inexpensive alternative.
by The Zephyr
Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:04 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Sharptail placements
Replies: 13
Views: 6761

Re: Sharptail placements

Congratulations, Ken!!!
by The Zephyr
Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Grand Field Champion Title
Replies: 30
Views: 8331

Re: AKC Grand Field Champion Title

I believe the AKC is looking for some sort of reciprocity for the existing dual sanctioned events. Which is fine.
by The Zephyr
Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:38 am
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Sharptail Championship
Replies: 5
Views: 3136

Re: NGSPA Sharptail Championship

Will the trial be run on the old courses or the ground north of camp?

Thx.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Thu Jul 04, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738029

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

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by The Zephyr
Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:03 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Belle finishes her AKC championship
Replies: 7
Views: 3840

Re: Belle finishes her AKC championship

Congratulations Ken!!
by The Zephyr
Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:14 am
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPC of Idaho Field Trial
Replies: 1
Views: 1640

GSPC of Idaho Field Trial

Does anyone from the board have a dog entered?
by The Zephyr
Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:39 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Mingo Sportsmans Club OH
Replies: 6
Views: 3605

Re: Mingo Sportsmans Club OH

Reclaimed strip mine ground with open rolling fields, tree lines and ponds. I believe the organizers will only allow championship events to be held. The venue has been used for the NGSPA Ohio Championship, AF championships and the NAVHDA Invitational. There are probably some Buckeyes that could chim...
by The Zephyr
Wed May 23, 2012 8:24 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: A COUPLE of WOLF PLAIN BROOKS BRAGS
Replies: 26
Views: 10592

Re: A COUPLE of WOLF PLAIN BROOKS BRAGS

raven34 wrote:EXCEPT for her heart of course!
Just cut it out with the black-hearted smack. :?

After all, she did come back.

eventually..... :roll:
by The Zephyr
Tue May 22, 2012 7:32 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: A COUPLE of WOLF PLAIN BROOKS BRAGS
Replies: 26
Views: 10592

Re: A COUPLE of WOLF PLAIN BROOKS BRAGS

Big Congrats!!

Always fun to see you guys and run dogs with you.

One word "Eureka".

(I had to throw that in.) :mrgreen:

See ya at Flaherty.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue May 15, 2012 6:42 am
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPCA NAGDC Reporting
Replies: 14
Views: 6895

Re: GSPCA NAGDC Reporting

Thanks, Bruce. Great write-up.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Good weekend for Belle
Replies: 5
Views: 2419

Re: Good weekend for Belle

Congratulations, Ken! Bandit definitely left his mark on her.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Summer Camp 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 1336

Summer Camp 2011

I escaped the rainy weather of the East Coast and spent some time running the dogs on wild birds. http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc314/Woodsrack/Summer%20Camp%202011/IMG_0642.jpg Clifford and the mare. http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc314/Woodsrack/Summer%20Camp%202011/IMG_0669.jpg The old B...
by The Zephyr
Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:23 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Saddle Pups Keep Winning
Replies: 8
Views: 3888

Re: Saddle Pups Keep Winning

Great job with the pups, Bill. I'm still hurting from my scouting assignments. They are very powerful runners.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Fieldmaster's Montaulk Zephyr
Replies: 11
Views: 4647

Re: Fieldmaster's Montauk Zephyr

Thanks everyone, especially Bill O. for all his efforts scouting Natasha to her win and title. The clincher was her third find, Bill found her on point as the judges and I rode by on the other side of the course.


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John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: NEW BLACK FC AFC "WOLF PLAIN BROOKS RAVEN"
Replies: 12
Views: 5212

Re: NEW BLACK FC AFC "WOLF PLAIN BROOKS RAVEN"

Big Congrats to Jenn, Dennis and Raven!!!!! She laid down an awesome race.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue May 17, 2011 2:08 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Four Lakes GSPC - Badger 1000
Replies: 17
Views: 6850

Four Lakes GSPC - Badger 1000

Looking forward to watching some good dogs run.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue May 17, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Another Classic Win!
Replies: 4
Views: 2605

Re: Another Classic Win!

Big Congrats, Erica. Way to stay in the satin.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue May 17, 2011 11:49 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Amatuer Gun Dog Win and a new "AFC"
Replies: 15
Views: 5948

Re: Amatuer Gun Dog Win and a new "AFC"

Congratulations to Team Tomlinson. Way to go Wayne & Ken.

I'll have a better look at Bandit and his offspring this weekend.



John L.
by The Zephyr
Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:55 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Amatuer Gun Dog Win and a new "AFC"
Replies: 15
Views: 5948

Re: Amatuer Gun Dog Win and a new "AFC"

Big Congrats, Bill.

I guess bandit just needed a little R & R.

Do you think it was the Belgian waffles on Sunday mornings or the Friday night ice cream that helped the most with his conditioning regimen?

See you in Portage.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Ch. Fieldmaster's Nothing But Trouble "The Boogie Man"
Replies: 17
Views: 14246

Re: Ch. Fieldmaster's Nothing But Trouble "The Boogie Man"

Robert,

Very sad news. Please offer my condolences to Rex and Becky Messner.

He was a very nice dog.

John L.
by The Zephyr
Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Not a bad weekend
Replies: 4
Views: 2290

Re: Not a bad weekend

Ken, Wayne & Team Tejas, Big Congrats on a very successful weekend. I've seen both Belle and Boy run before. Great performers. See if you can get Wayne to feed the gerbils and get'em running so he can fire up the generator and get online. We're waiting for some photos. Again, Great job!!!!! John L.
by The Zephyr
Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: 2010 GSPCA Amateur Gun Dog of Year
Replies: 10
Views: 4423

Re: 2010 GSPCA Amateur Gun Dog of Year

Erica,

A big congratulations to the Zick clan and Sonny.

Good things happen to good people.

I'll try to get to Portage this spring to see everyone, otherwise definitely Eureka in October.


John L.
by The Zephyr
Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Good Weekend
Replies: 38
Views: 10422

Re: Good Weekend

Chip,
Congratulations on Hanks win and placement. I was hoping to make the trial but work got in the way.
(Actually, I'm happy to have work again.)

Good luck with the rest of the season.

John L.