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by NEhomer
Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:11 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Last weekend for Woodcock
Replies: 7
Views: 4661

Re: Last weekend for Woodcock

Great stuff, thanks for posting the pics~
by NEhomer
Sat Jan 29, 2022 5:07 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member
Replies: 5
Views: 1904

Re: New member

Welcome to GDF Willie, nice to have you join us!
by NEhomer
Sat Jan 01, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Happy New year !
Replies: 6
Views: 4082

Re: Happy New year !

Happy New Year!

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by NEhomer
Sun Dec 19, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 13
Views: 5938

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.

Sharon, thanks for taking such good care of the place!
by NEhomer
Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????
Replies: 52
Views: 28451

Re: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????

Had a nice hunt Saturday morning. Two points, two birds on two shots.

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by NEhomer
Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.
Replies: 31
Views: 8508

Re: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.

Bduke7645 wrote:
Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:38 pm
Can anyone recommend a reputable setter breeder on the east coast? Or even out west I have no problem shipping a pup
Kyle Warren and his dogs are top notch.

https://paintriverllewellins.com/
by NEhomer
Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.
Replies: 31
Views: 8508

Re: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.

Please excuse in this post the lack of critical thought others have contributed to this thread and get a setter!

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by NEhomer
Thu Oct 28, 2021 4:10 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Gsp vet anxiety
Replies: 8
Views: 4199

Re: Gsp vet anxiety

That sounds absurd. Sure, it would be best if he didn't have that anxiety around the vet but what's it preventing the vet from doing? I too recall years back when I was always in the examination room with my dogs. Now, they always take them out back and yeah, I sometimes have my questions about what...
by NEhomer
Mon Aug 23, 2021 6:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointing dog breed for retirement
Replies: 31
Views: 8473

Re: Pointing dog breed for retirement

Buy a setter.


...that's all.
by NEhomer
Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:08 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: First timer
Replies: 4
Views: 1228

Re: First timer

Welcome to the forum Pluffmud.

You'll learn a ton here~

Be sure to post pics of your new pup!
by NEhomer
Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:40 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New guy from RI.
Replies: 3
Views: 858

Re: New guy from RI.

Welcome to the forum...beautiful pup. I'm in SW MA and used to go striper fishing with my buddy on his boat out of Charleston.
by NEhomer
Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Another new guy here.
Replies: 7
Views: 1910

Re: Another new guy here.

Welcome to the forum. I too have a setter and I'm just across the line in MA~
by NEhomer
Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:18 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: First post!
Replies: 4
Views: 1162

Re: First post!

Welcome to the forum~
by NEhomer
Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:09 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member in Idaho
Replies: 8
Views: 2071

Re: New member in Idaho

Welcome to the forum Greatbasin and Cricket!

...we'd all love to see a pic of her~
by NEhomer
Fri May 28, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member
Replies: 7
Views: 2009

Re: New member

Welcome to GDF. It's a terrific place and you've got a beautiful pup~
by NEhomer
Thu Apr 15, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member
Replies: 5
Views: 1891

Re: New member

Welcome to GDF. You'll enjoy your time here~
by NEhomer
Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:23 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Collars Length of Life
Replies: 9
Views: 7120

Re: Garmin Collars Length of Life

I've gotten almost daily Use with my Alpha100 and T15 collar for the past 5 years with no issues.
by NEhomer
Mon Mar 01, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: ** New Member - New Dog Owner**
Replies: 7
Views: 1973

Re: ** New Member - New Dog Owner**

Welcome to GDF, you're going to love it here. Lot's of great folks and a ton of info/help.

Good luck with your boykin; I too would like to read about his progess~
by NEhomer
Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hello
Replies: 9
Views: 3275

Re: Hello

Welcome to GDF. You'll love this place.

I say it all the time. You know that saying that beer is proof that God loves us? Nope, it's dogs~

...best of luck to you.
by NEhomer
Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:02 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: To all the good ones
Replies: 18
Views: 28057

Re: To all the good ones

Just terrfic stuff. Thanks for posting it~
by NEhomer
Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:30 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Greetings!
Replies: 6
Views: 1669

Re: Greetings!

Welcome to GDF!

You'll find a ton of information and interesting takes here.
by NEhomer
Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A Few Images from the Season.......
Replies: 11
Views: 4352

Re: A Few Images from the Season.......

Very nice...thanks for posting them~
by NEhomer
Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:53 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Her First Catch!
Replies: 15
Views: 10040

Re: Her First Catch!

Great stuff. Thanks for posting!
by NEhomer
Fri Jan 01, 2021 6:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Twenty Twenty-One
Replies: 4
Views: 2937

Re: Twenty Twenty-One

To you as well. It was a terrible year but there are always bright spots to look for and the one constant has been the unalienable love between us and our dogs~

Happy New Year to everyone.
by NEhomer
Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Merry Christmas......
Replies: 3
Views: 2220

Re: Merry Christmas......

Beautiful photos...thanks for Posting and Merry belated Christmas!
by NEhomer
Wed Dec 23, 2020 7:48 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas friends
Replies: 11
Views: 7426

Re: Merry Christmas friends

Merry Christmas everyone. Thanks for all you do all year Sharon~
by NEhomer
Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Another good find on Craigslist
Replies: 2
Views: 2475

Re: Another good find on Craigslist

That is a great find. Thing is, the dude who sold is sees it as he was gonna toss the darned thing anyway and he's happy with the 50 bucks!


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by NEhomer
Sat Dec 05, 2020 6:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Irishwhistler Obit
Replies: 4
Views: 2898

Re: Irishwhistler Obit

Wonderfully written Obit. Thanks for sharing

....clear skies and open fields Mike~ RIP
by NEhomer
Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why we play this game.
Replies: 6
Views: 3287

Re: Why we play this game.

Lol!

....indeed why we play this game!
by NEhomer
Fri Nov 27, 2020 7:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why we play this game.
Replies: 6
Views: 3287

Re: Why we play this game.

I went to one of my favorite spots this morning with my father in-law. We were both rewarded with the best piece of bird work that my young setter has shown me, actually the best piece of work from any dog that I have ever owned. We were in an absolutely beautiful spot, close to where the opening s...
by NEhomer
Thu Nov 26, 2020 6:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sad news about our member Irishwhistler
Replies: 8
Views: 3852

Re: Sad news about our member Irishwhistler

I'm truly gutted.

Thanks Mike, rest in peace sir~
by NEhomer
Thu Nov 26, 2020 6:02 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Irishwhistler
Replies: 8
Views: 6173

Re: Irishwhistler

Mike's posts and pics gave me a lift on many mornings~

I'll miss him around here~ He obviously had a terrific life.
by NEhomer
Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:02 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Irishwhistler
Replies: 8
Views: 6173

Re: Irishwhistler

What?!
by NEhomer
Tue Nov 24, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: ~ CLASSIC CANADA TRIO ~ B & W
Replies: 2
Views: 4744

Re: ~ CLASSIC CANADA TRIO ~ B & W

Stunning photo~
by NEhomer
Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: A little about you...
Replies: 1099
Views: 856967

Re: A little about you...

Welcome to GDF Dino.

It's a terrific place to learn and best of luck with your first dog.

HINT...get a setter!
by NEhomer
Thu Oct 29, 2020 12:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fall Fun
Replies: 5
Views: 2905

Re: Fall Fun

Yeah, he does too, even if I keep him trimmed tight. Thinking my next purchase might not be as pretty. Really? Regardless I had two Brittanys that were half the dog this setter is. I will never have another breed even if I do have to wait for the cooler weather. It might be more important to you th...
by NEhomer
Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fall Fun
Replies: 5
Views: 2905

Re: Fall Fun

Nice!

My setter fades in the heat. Give him a 30degree day and he's good for hours~
by NEhomer
Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Meet Nixon
Replies: 3
Views: 2327

Re: Meet Nixon

What a beautiful pup.

....just bonding and basic obedience at this point. I too own a pointing breed but you'll get plenty of great advice here. Welcome to the forum~
by NEhomer
Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:03 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: ~ The Foggy Dew ~
Replies: 5
Views: 5510

Re: ~ The Foggy Dew ~

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by NEhomer
Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: What to do with wild birds and 9 month old Brittany
Replies: 15
Views: 5739

Re: What to do with wild birds and 9 month old Brittany

I know that you folks are excited about your dog and the season being upon us but you can either commit to the fact that year one is a training year or face two choices. Either work twice as hard to undo the mistakes or have a dog that's never fully staunch its entire life. because I am just as exci...
by NEhomer
Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:36 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Can't Compete With Irishwhistler but...
Replies: 8
Views: 5947

Re: Can't Compete With Irishwhistler but...

Thanks folks. I was just funnin' with Irishwhistler. I know we aren't competing with each other~

I did, however, resist sullying his October Ringnecks thread with a boring tailgate pic from Saturday morning....so I'll do that here! Lol~

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by NEhomer
Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:28 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Can't Compete With Irishwhistler but...
Replies: 8
Views: 5947

Can't Compete With Irishwhistler but...

...here's a really nice pic of Whip that wifey snapped recently~

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by NEhomer
Sat Oct 24, 2020 3:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: USE A LEASH!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 4656

Re: USE A LEASH!!!

Great post. I had a loose dog at the dump jump up and scratch the paint on my truck door as he was going after my dog in the window.
by NEhomer
Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ~ October Ringnecks ~
Replies: 4
Views: 2766

Re: ~ October Ringnecks ~

Beautiful stuff as usual...thanks.
by NEhomer
Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Big Day for the Pup
Replies: 8
Views: 5659

Re: Big Day for the Pup

Beautiful dog...way to go tess!
by NEhomer
Tue Oct 06, 2020 4:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Adventures With Tubbs
Replies: 50
Views: 31549

Re: Adventures With Tubbs

Been talking to a guy who really stressed the importance of only shooting pointed birds. Another lesson learned. I know that’s not anything new and you guys already said it but to be honest I just wanted to go hunting. He likened it to telling a kid you’ll only give him candy if he does his chores ...
by NEhomer
Sat Oct 03, 2020 6:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Adventures With Tubbs
Replies: 50
Views: 31549

Re: Adventures With Tubbs

Going to do some journaling tracking our rookie season. If you are so inclined feel free to check it out and any feedback is welcome. My goal is to just let Tubbs go, minimal to no corrections, lots of encouragement and lots of birds. That being the case if they are in range and in season I'm up an...
by NEhomer
Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:49 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Skittish Birds When Windy
Replies: 6
Views: 5407

Re: Skittish Birds When Windy

Very Common. Hunting cover out of the wind is the best you can do, but high wind days are tough especially with a pointing dog. I delayed my trip to SD this week because the wind was blowing 20-40 MPH and I have the option of going next week instead... When the wind is howling go duck hunting, they...
by NEhomer
Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Intro: Nate
Replies: 8
Views: 3473

Re: Intro: Nate

Nice! They're beautiful dogs.
by NEhomer
Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Intro: Nate
Replies: 8
Views: 3473

Re: Intro: Nate

Welcome Nate. Best of luck with the pup....post a pic when you get a chance~