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by Tejas
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite GSP Bloodline
Replies: 36
Views: 14951

Re: Favorite GSP Bloodline

I am secretary for the Lone Star GSP Clubs field trial beginning January 22 and just logged in two puppy entries sired by Uodibar's Koonas. I figure they are about as close to Rusty as one can find. Ken, Who is the dam? Dave Uodibar's Pearl Booth , pups bred by John, owned by a lady you are familia...
by Tejas
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite GSP Bloodline
Replies: 36
Views: 14951

Re: Favorite GSP Bloodline

I am secretary for the Lone Star GSP Clubs field trial beginning January 22 and just logged in two puppy entries sired by Uodibar's Koonas. I figure they are about as close to Rusty as one can find.
by Tejas
Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dunfur's Hoosier Pepper
Replies: 21
Views: 7084

Re: Dunfur's Hoosier Pepper

Jerry,

Unfortunately I never got to see Pepper, but I've seen several of her offspring between Brath's string and Terry Bomer's Indy girl. Please accept my condolences on your loss.

-Ken
by Tejas
Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: Forum News & Announcements
Topic: GDF CONTEST: CONGRATS: Ricky Ticky Shorthairs
Replies: 200
Views: 279650

Re: GDF CONTEST: Ending Soon!

Please enter me.
by Tejas
Sat Dec 11, 2010 12:28 am
Forum: Training
Topic: GET AWAY!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 8240

Re: GET AWAY!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously, how many of you would expect every pointer from any breeder at nine months of age, with one month of some kind of training, having spend only one week with a new owner to be bold and perform well out hunting the first time? No doubt some would do well with barely any time to bond & adjus...
by Tejas
Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New GSP Pup
Replies: 8
Views: 1999

Re: New GSP Pup

kbshorthairs wrote:good looking pup! hope you have many great days afield together! :D
She is a good looking pup and that avatar dog of yours is gorgeous. I'm envious every time I see her.
by Tejas
Sat Nov 20, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: New AFC
Replies: 12
Views: 4538

Re: New AFC

Good on Natasha and you John :D :D :D . I'm tickled to death for you as I know the investment you have both emotionally and otherwise in getting to this place.
I wish I was there to slap you on the back personally.
by Tejas
Sat Oct 30, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shorthair Advice-Do you know this pedigree?
Replies: 34
Views: 12584

Re: Shorthair Advice-Do you know this pedigree?

The Caden stuff on the sires topside three and four generations back is good.....other than that I've got nothing.
Three and four generations back is way back....
by Tejas
Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New to Forum - A couple questions
Replies: 12
Views: 3561

Re: New to Forum - A couple questions

My bad on the spelling Greg....it was Wolters. Thanks for the correction. That's a nice looking pup you have picked out. :D
by Tejas
Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New to Forum - A couple questions
Replies: 12
Views: 3561

Re: New to Forum - A couple questions

Fellow Red Raider here. I second the advice of Ray and Greg. Walter's book is at least 30 years old and was not particularly good in the first place. Live Birds and Huntsmith, not wings, strings and Walters.....specially at your dogs age.
by Tejas
Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The perfect condition?
Replies: 5
Views: 1524

Re: The perfect condition?

55 degrees farenheit, 50% humidity, wind about 10 mph from any direction, but the east. These are the best conditions for hunting quail in Texas.
by Tejas
Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Lonestar GSP Trial, Ardmore OK
Replies: 0
Views: 676

Lonestar GSP Trial, Ardmore OK

The Lonestar German Shorthair Pointer Club is hosting its Fall horseback trial November 13 and 14 at the Rockin 4 Ranch, Ardmore Oklahoma. Premiums may be found via clicking on Upcoming Events at the following url http://lsgspc.org/index.html or email me at ken.tomlinson@sbcglobal.net and I will sen...
by Tejas
Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Nationals Eureka
Replies: 81
Views: 26912

Re: Nationals Eureka

A hearty congrats Clark! Abbie's always had the talent, it was just a matter of putting everything together at the right time.
by Tejas
Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Nationals Eureka
Replies: 81
Views: 26912

Re: Nationals Eureka

lvrgsp wrote:Doc? You got thrown off of Doc? Was it in slow mo?.... :D

Doc can buck when he's on his knees?!!! :)
by Tejas
Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Remington 1100 LT-20 Special Field
Replies: 13
Views: 12484

Re: Remington 1100 LT-20 Special Field

I second the "heck of a quail gun". Very quick mounting and the gun I used to shoot five quail with five shots on a covey rise the only time in my life.
by Tejas
Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:24 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: ....Little Brag on Bandit
Replies: 4
Views: 1829

Re: ....Little Brag on Bandit

He's racking them up Bill. You have every right to be proud.
by Tejas
Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: A Good Weekend in Connecticut
Replies: 9
Views: 3047

Re: A Good Weekend in Connecticut

John,

A big congrats to both you and my friend Natasha! That's a great looking pup! :D

Ken
by Tejas
Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Damaged Shotshells - Advice Please
Replies: 5
Views: 3171

Re: Damaged Shotshells - Advice Please

I had a case of double AA's completely submerged in flood waters for about three days. They were still wet when I got to them, but had no rust on the bases. I took them all out of the boxes, dried them with towels, left them out for a week or so while the boxes were drying, put them back in the boxe...
by Tejas
Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: looking into a new shotgun
Replies: 10
Views: 5788

Re: looking into a new shotgun

I own and "shoot" both 12 and 20 gauge Browning Superposed Lightning Field Grades, a 28 gauge Caesar Guerini Magnus Light, and a 12 gauge Remington 1100.

I go hunting with a 20 gauge Benelli Montefeltro 26 in.
by Tejas
Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a pedigree
Replies: 11
Views: 4626

Re: Looking for a pedigree

BigShooter wrote:Ken,

Did you find what you were after yet?
Yes indeed! Thanks to all.

I suspected that you all were this knowledgeable. :)

Anyone know how to stop coming from outside in and pull hooking the ball? :lol:
by Tejas
Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a pedigree
Replies: 11
Views: 4626

Looking for a pedigree

I'm looking for a pedigree for Dixieland's Smokin Freedom. Any suggestions?
by Tejas
Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Chukar Championship 2010
Replies: 55
Views: 16301

Re: NGSPA Chukar Championship 2010

John,

What is your understanding as to how entries will be handled? Will it be the AF culture where names are put into a container and then drawn or the AKC culture where all entries must be submitted before a "closing date"?
by Tejas
Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:49 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Exceed New formula or new standard?
Replies: 1
Views: 445

Exceed New formula or new standard?

I have fed my dogs the Exceed 30/20 chicken for the past couple of years. I bought some last month without paying attention, and just noticed the bag lists Protein 30 and Fat 16. Has the formula been changed or perhaps the govt. has changed the way ingredients are calculated?
by Tejas
Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Snake Avoidance Training
Replies: 0
Views: 614

Snake Avoidance Training

The Lone Star German Shorthair Pointer Club is holding its 31st annual Snake Avoidance training clinic July 24.

Please see the following shotcut for details. http://lsgspc.org/files/2010%20Snake%20Avoidance.pdf

Please telephone Ray Mullen to reserve a spot for your dog(s).
by Tejas
Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Snips needs prayers and Mojo
Replies: 41
Views: 11867

Re: Snips needs prayers and Mojo

Brenda,
Prayers for a great diagnosis and speedy recovery on their way.
by Tejas
Mon May 31, 2010 10:00 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: MN GSP Trial
Replies: 9
Views: 4966

Re: MN GSP Trial

Must have been quite an Amateur stake.
by Tejas
Wed May 19, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Clubs Now can Hold Three Horseback Trials
Replies: 8
Views: 2188

Re: Clubs Now can Hold Three Horseback Trials

The Lone Star club will be holding three horseback trials next year. I'm not sure if we can work two more in next fall to immediately implement.
by Tejas
Sat May 08, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fencing in back yard
Replies: 14
Views: 5374

Re: Fencing in back yard

Why not go with a 6 ft. privacy fence? Then you can walk around naked in your backyard as a bonus. As an aside, I own a landscaping company, and we've built several miles of various forms of fences. The cost between a 5 and 6 ft. fence should be fairly negligible, so what is the purpose of wanting ...
by Tejas
Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: FC BDK's Tobadforu "Tobad"
Replies: 8
Views: 7372

Re: FC BDK's Tobadforu "Tobad"

Robbie,

You have my deepest condolences. It's tough losing one that has lived so long as to become geriatric...even tougher to lose one in his prime.

-Ken
by Tejas
Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: First Trial Entered, First PLacement
Replies: 13
Views: 4224

Re: First Trial Entered, First PLacement

Congrats Joe,

That first trip handling on horseback is memorable and with the placement will be specially so for you.
by Tejas
Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:36 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Do you ever trial your hunting dogs?
Replies: 24
Views: 8071

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. He's getting more than a bit of good naured ribbing from friends and family as Freckles is beating that "other" dog he is handling. One friend asked him "who's ri...
by Tejas
Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Do you ever trial your hunting dogs?
Replies: 24
Views: 8071

Re: Do you ever trial your hunting dogs?

Well, she did it again. Brother Wayne handled Freckles to a second place finish in the AGD at the Trinity Valley Weim trial.
Something to be said for an honest birddog.
by Tejas
Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Do you ever trial your hunting dogs?
Replies: 24
Views: 8071

Re: Do you ever trial your hunting dogs?

There was some scouting from horseback done.

The Zephyr wrote:Ken,

Congratulations on Freckles win!!!!!

Did Wayne scout for you from horseback?

Regards,

John L.
by Tejas
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Do you ever trial your hunting dogs?
Replies: 24
Views: 8071

Do you ever trial your hunting dogs?

I've seen the question regarding hunting trial dogs. How about the reverse? I trialed one of my hunting dogs this weekend. She is almost six years old and had one prior trialing experience a couple of years back. She won the AGD at the Lone Star GSP Walking Trial Saturday. Here's to you Freckles. :D...
by Tejas
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Rocky Mountain ASD Champion
Replies: 6
Views: 1927

Re: Rocky Mountain ASD Champion

Way to go Bandit and congrats Bill. This may be an omen...the little bitch I bred that was bred to Bandit in Texas is due just about now. I'm getting a pup out of that litter...should be a dandy. I know for sure Bandit is all bird dog.
by Tejas
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Senior hunters vs Master hunters
Replies: 15
Views: 4445

Re: Senior hunters vs Master hunters

I know a couple of pros that only train for MH. They eschew both Jr. and Sr. If you don't want your training exposed to deterioration from interaction with lesser trained dogs, it makes sense.
by Tejas
Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Nick
Replies: 12
Views: 6841

Re: Nick

Hard to lose a best buddy; you have my deepest condolences.
by Tejas
Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:52 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Browning Superposed - 1969
Replies: 16
Views: 8638

Re: Browning Superposed - 1969

I'm surprised no one has commented on how the Superposed was choked. If it was M & F $4,000 is a little high. IC & M or S&S NIB will be in the price range quoted on gunsamerica.com or gunbroker.com. There were not nearly as many 20"s made as there were 12's and consequently a 20 can be more than twi...
by Tejas
Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How far have you got a signal with your Garmin
Replies: 32
Views: 8895

Re: How far have you got a signal with your Garmin

2.1 miles at a trial....and that was not a good thing. :oops:
by Tejas
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Buddy Stick
Replies: 10
Views: 5300

Re: Buddy Stick

Get a one-inch piece of PVC. Get a quick link that will fit in the end. Run the quick link through the snap, insert the quick link into the end of the pvc, drill a hole through the pvc, insert a bolt through the hole and the end of the quick link, secure the bolt with a nut.
by Tejas
Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Prairie Chicken Championship
Replies: 38
Views: 10829

Re: NGSPA Prairie Chicken Championship

I heard that every dog in eight braces of all-age yesterday was lost with the exception of one that Keith Gulledge picked up in the first brace.
by Tejas
Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Sharptail Championships
Replies: 53
Views: 14926

Re: NGSPA Sharptail Championships

The All-Age was withheld from what I understand. I believe....emphasis on believe Stacy was third and Moon was fourth.

Congrats to Pat and Brookzee in the OSD.
by Tejas
Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Sharptail Championships
Replies: 53
Views: 14926

Re: NGSPA Sharptail Championships

Bill, Bandit has already run per my brother. There are apparently three continuous courses with no groundwater on course 1. Course 1 is the one Bandit drew. I was told it took eight gallons of water, but Bandit made the hour. Unfortunately he did not have a find. From what I understand roughly 1/3 o...
by Tejas
Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: GSPC of Lincoln win
Replies: 10
Views: 4807

Re: GSPC of Lincoln win

Turns out I was half correct on the puppy/derby. Dennis got a first and third in the puppy....didn't have a derby with a find. Boy was the only placement in the Amateur. Bandit had a real nice run and a back, but didn't have a find. Deja had a find in a thicket, but handler could not produce a bird ...
by Tejas
Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: GSPC of Lincoln win
Replies: 10
Views: 4807

Re: GSPC of Lincoln win

Bill, I don't think they did any good in puppy/derby. Boy's was our gang's only placement in the Amateur and the Open Gun Dog was still underway....it was a pretty big stake at 38 dogs. Boy did not have a point in the Gun Dog, just a stop to flush. I understand it was not as difficult as last year, ...
by Tejas
Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:58 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: GSPC of Lincoln win
Replies: 10
Views: 4807

GSPC of Lincoln win

Congrats to my brother Wayne on handling his dog "Boy" to a blue ribbon in the Amateur at the GSPC of Lincoln trial this weekend. :)
by Tejas
Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Are you better at shooting clays or birds in the field?
Replies: 14
Views: 4873

Re: Are you better at shooting clays or birds in the field?

I am much better at live birds....I shot sporting clays for the first time this summer and in a way was disappointed with many of the shooting presentations. I shoot upland birds only and never in 50+ years of hunting have I taken a shot where the bird was 35-40 yards away to begin with and going aw...
by Tejas
Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting Fort Riley Or Fort Sill?
Replies: 4
Views: 1785

Re: Hunting Fort Riley Or Fort Sill?

Is hunting allowed on Fort Sill? I would be surprised if that were the case.
by Tejas
Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: second round of questions...lol
Replies: 28
Views: 3839

Re: second round of questions...lol

Ron, What part of Texas are you from and what part of Texas do you hunt? I have had both pointers and GSPs since the early 80's and I have detected no difference at all in heat tolerance. The first shorthair I owned had more endurance than any three pointers I have ever seen. Tejas, I don't know wh...
by Tejas
Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: second round of questions...lol
Replies: 28
Views: 3839

Re: second round of questions...lol

Ron,

What part of Texas are you from and what part of Texas do you hunt? I have had both pointers and GSPs since the early 80's and I have detected no difference at all in heat tolerance. The first shorthair I owned had more endurance than any three pointers I have ever seen.