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by postoakshorthairs
Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Watching wrong kind of cooking show!
Replies: 12
Views: 4364

Re: Watching wrong kind of cooking show!

So here I sit on a Saturday, waiting for a few of the home building shows to coming on PBS. I was busy cleaning and saw a few ladies on the tv rolling some long wide ribbon pasta, with some kind of spinach and ricotta cheese type mix. Then they made a cream sauce with diced tomatos and basil or ore...
by postoakshorthairs
Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question about a sire
Replies: 12
Views: 4609

Re: Question about a sire

myerstenn wrote:I would not breed to any dog i have not seen or hunted behind. Anything in that dogs ped is so far back that is titled . your getting 90% of your genes from the first three generations.
He said he was the sire of a litter he was looking at not that he was looking for a sire. :D
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Carrying a SLR camera while hunting
Replies: 8
Views: 3672

Re: Carrying a SLR camera while hunting

I know there are a few of you out there that take your SLR's out with you, I'm just wondering what you've found is the best way to carry it around while out hunting. Let my wife carry it :mrgreen: Seriously, if i'm hunting and want to carry it then i don't carry a gun. I'll usually carry the camera...
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: German Shorthair breeding
Replies: 15
Views: 5187

Re: German Shorthair breeding

markj wrote:Darn Ken, I cant read that :) can you send it to my email address so I can make it bigger? thanks and I hope all is well with you.
If you right click on the pedigree and "save the picture' to your computer you can then open it up on your computer and adjust the size. It worked for me anyway.
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:24 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Another Dog Food Question
Replies: 22
Views: 6700

Re: Another Dog Food Question

The protein in a feed does very little toward providing calories or maintaining weight. The calories come from the fat and carbs. Ezzy I'm not trying to be sarcastic here...just hoping you'll explain. My recollection from college nutrition is that each gram of carbs and protien contain 4 calories a...
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sorry, not dog related - Jupiter, Florida
Replies: 6
Views: 2909

Re: Sorry, not dog related - Jupiter, Florida

I have been. It's been a couple of years ago but i can't imagine much has changed. I bought the gamentickets over the internet (ebay). The Cardinal's complex is about the size of most minor league parks so there's not really a bad seat or view. We flew into Palm Beach Airport and stayed in the WPB a...
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: Training
Topic: holding point
Replies: 22
Views: 6421

Re: holding point

We are using launchers and homing pigeons, after a run last night I think the problem may be that he dosnt like to Run in cover he can't see? Maybe its a contact thing I had a pointer a few years ago that was scared to death of tall cover and wooded areas..especially the woods. Once he found birds ...
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My NSTRA Weekend
Replies: 6
Views: 2764

Re: My NSTRA Weekend

Be cheaper and less hassle to buy the dog! :D Seriously, congrats on all!
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:47 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Stapled dog up in the field. Infection question.
Replies: 30
Views: 5738

Re: Stapled dog up in the field. Infection question.

I can't speak for veterinary medicine but in the ED setting for humans the use of peroxide and/or betadine in open wounds ceased several years ago. There were some studies that peroxide was no more beneficial than tap water at loosening debris or cleaning wounds. Both solutions harm healthy cells an...
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:24 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Eye Problems in GSPs
Replies: 13
Views: 10693

Re: Eye Problems in GSPs

Since it's at the end of the day and in one eye it could be from a tear duct problem in that eye. If that's the one that's "crossed" maybe something to consider. Just thinking outloud.
by postoakshorthairs
Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:23 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Question for the Vets....
Replies: 30
Views: 9631

Re: Question for the Vets....

The original question was: Are there any situations where using a packaged enema are not advised? The information that keeps being referenced is referring to a last ditch effort in a survival setting using tap water or IV solution NOT using a pre-packaged hypertonic solution meant to evacuate the bo...
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Question for the Vets....
Replies: 30
Views: 9631

Re: Question for the Vets....

As someone who teaches EMT classes and has been involved in emergency medicine for 20 plus years i will say i have never seen this used in the human population. Enemas are used primarily for the relief of constipation in my experience. Fluid loss out the rectum is one of the quickest way to dehydrat...
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Found my lost dog 24 hours later
Replies: 22
Views: 4473

Re: Found my lost dog 24 hours later

WoW...i didn't see that coming. Very sorry for your loss!
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointing Labs
Replies: 16
Views: 6026

Re: Pointing Labs

Great looking lab in your avatar. Is that a pointing lab? Tim[/quote] Yeah, it's one of the white almost silver ones that have just been developed. (Look a little more closely at the tail - not to mention the ears, the muzzle, the uh, well, you get the picture that it's a pointer without any Lab a't...
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Good Weekend
Replies: 38
Views: 10436

Re: Good Weekend

Congrats on the win and the litter as a whole!
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Benelli Vinci
Replies: 16
Views: 7729

Re: Benelli Vinci

The Vinci is like Fergie, you either think she is smoking hot or you don't.
If it was like fergie I'd say 95% of her is smoking hot....then there's her head! LOL
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sign Up Sheet for Doc's Giveaway Contest & the winner is
Replies: 136
Views: 33798

Re: Sign Up Sheet for Doc's Giveaway Contest

sign me up! thanks Doc.
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 10 years ago tomorrow
Replies: 22
Views: 5754

Re: 10 years ago tomorrow

I was just off my shift working on a medical helicopter and driving toward St. Louis. By the time I got to St. Louis there were tons of planes circling Lambert airport to land. We were grounded for a day or so and then on pretty tight restrictions for a while after that. We had to call the FFA anyti...
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Sep 09, 2011 12:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Type of bird question....
Replies: 6
Views: 1669

Re: Type of bird question....

where are you at?
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: first shotgun
Replies: 16
Views: 6786

Re: first shotgun

I bought my son a little Rossi 410 with interchangeable barrels to be a 22. It's short and light but the 410 had much more recoil than my 20g 1100. He ended up using the 20g and the Rossi sat.
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: REHOMING JERSEY...
Replies: 53
Views: 13480

Re: REHOMING JERSEY...

Ruth-I had a female who's breeding was very similar to Jerseys... especially on the mother line of Jerseys dam (heavy on the Pottsiepen). She too was sharp with other dogs and territorial. I can tell you being firm and showing her who the boss was only helped when i was there. I have children and ot...
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best ATV's
Replies: 26
Views: 7532

Re: Best ATV's

Would like to give you the name of an American made one....but Honda is what i would pick. I've always had honda's and my family has tried Polaris, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Arctic Cat. In the end Honda has won out for durability and dependability. My dad does have a 2 seat Polaris UTV right now that is...
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:16 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Condolences to Quinten
Replies: 9
Views: 7923

Re: Condolences to Quinten

so sorry to hear that!
by postoakshorthairs
Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: launcher introduction
Replies: 11
Views: 4462

Re: launcher introduction

How much should I worry about the sight point if I start with launchers in my yard. Thanks Jered The way I do it is plant the launcher (with the bird) in cover that the dog can't see it. When I know the dog catches scent ill pop the bird...assuming the dog doesn't lock up. This is good if you have ...
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: should NR hunters stay home?
Replies: 59
Views: 13613

Re: should NR hunters stay home?

Vonzeppelinkennels wrote:
SD has some Farm Girls stripping in bars during Phez season!! So I've heard anyway.
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Looks like we're going to SD this year .
I'm not far from you Ron...I could have my arm twisted into doing some research with you :mrgreen:
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:28 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Molly.....
Replies: 15
Views: 12213

Re: Molly.....

Sorry to hear about Molly. It's never easy but much harder when it's before their time.
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:48 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: KB"s Rockin Rollin Rebel
Replies: 11
Views: 10359

Re: KB"s Rockin Rollin Rebel

sorry for your loss!
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:58 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: FC Caden's Hoosier Court Jester & Bingo
Replies: 13
Views: 11267

Re: FC Caden's Hoosier Court Jester & Bingo

I also received a phone call in the middle of the night two nights later from a blocked number saying " i heard your dog was loose..you better get it before it gets shot". He was within his rights to shoot your dog for killing chickens but that phone call would put me at his front door to find out ...
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:29 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: FC Caden's Hoosier Court Jester & Bingo
Replies: 13
Views: 11267

Re: FC Caden's Hoosier Court Jester & Bingo

Thats horrible! What did the sheriff say? Nothing on his place would be safe if he shot my dog! Hope Cash is ok...... Sherrif said that since my dog was on his property he had a right to "protect his livestock". The deputy was a friend, hunter, and dog lover so he did chew they guy's a$$ for not tr...
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: FC Caden's Hoosier Court Jester & Bingo
Replies: 13
Views: 11267

Re: FC Caden's Hoosier Court Jester & Bingo

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts. It was a tough few days for sure. To make matters worse we've since found out that the guy has been to several of the neighbors houses, before he shot Joker, threatening to shoot any dog that came on his property. I also received a phone call in the middle of th...
by postoakshorthairs
Tue May 31, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: FC Caden's Hoosier Court Jester & Bingo
Replies: 13
Views: 11267

FC Caden's Hoosier Court Jester & Bingo

it has been a long tough memorial day weekend at our home. I haven't shared this much beyond our walls because most people just wouldn't understand...plus it's not easy to talk about. It's tough to put one dog to rest but two in a weekend is almost unbearable. I lost an awesome hunting companion Sat...
by postoakshorthairs
Fri May 27, 2011 11:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A Flask in hunting vest pocket ???
Replies: 72
Views: 15061

Re: A Flask in hunting vest pocket ???

Chukar12 wrote:C'mon now...
I apologize if that was insulting....it was about soda and I truly meant nothing by it.

I took it wrong..i'm so used to people using the funny smiling faces to indicate when they're kidding I thought you weren't. My bad!
by postoakshorthairs
Fri May 27, 2011 11:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A Flask in hunting vest pocket ???
Replies: 72
Views: 15061

Re: A Flask in hunting vest pocket ???

Chukar12 wrote:Diet Dr Pepper? Stop the madness...
Sorry I inuslted your sensibilities :roll: Quickly reminded why i quit posting on here a few months ago.
by postoakshorthairs
Fri May 27, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A Flask in hunting vest pocket ???
Replies: 72
Views: 15061

Re: A Flask in hunting vest pocket ???

Chukar12 wrote:
you tried the red stag from jim beam? excellent with diet dr. pepper!
Image
:?:
by postoakshorthairs
Fri May 27, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A Flask in hunting vest pocket ???
Replies: 72
Views: 15061

Re: A Flask in hunting vest pocket ???

Ron R wrote:I have no flask in my hunting jacket but I do keep a 5th of Jim Beam in my training bag for after.
you tried the red stag from jim beam? excellent with diet dr. pepper!
by postoakshorthairs
Fri May 27, 2011 7:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A Flask in hunting vest pocket ???
Replies: 72
Views: 15061

Re: A Flask in hunting vest pocket ???

Don't drink while I hunt but after....ice cold "sweet Lucy" or Woodford Reserve hit the spot!
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Composite wood fencing (Trex)?
Replies: 11
Views: 4390

Re: Composite wood fencing (Trex)?

I know a couple of people who have it and have been happy with it. One for a privacy and one as horse fencing. Like trex it's a little pricey but it sounds like you're aware of that. The upside if you're doing it yourself is that vinyl is MUCH lighter than trex to handle.
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Composite wood fencing (Trex)?
Replies: 11
Views: 4390

Re: Composite wood fencing (Trex)?

I had Trex on our back deck for several years. I will say this...if your going to use it as fencing you better have plenty of nailers up the face of the planks because when it gets hot in the sun it curls, waves, twists etc....The top/bottom rails on our deck railings sagged every summer. Even the d...
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:18 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Beaver
Replies: 10
Views: 2589

Re: Raw Beaver

lvrgsp wrote:Holy Geezus Sal c'mon this is a g-rated forum................got to admit the title name got me there buddy........ :D
I did a double take myself Chip.
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Nov 10, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2010 Quail Forever Youth Hunt..Effingham Il area chapter
Replies: 6
Views: 1412

Re: 2010 Quail Forever Youth Hunt..Effingham Il area chapter

dog dr wrote:holy crap thats the biggest quail I've ever seen!! :wink: :wink:
That's funny... Hadn't even crossed my mind when I posted that particular pic.
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2010 Quail Forever Youth Hunt..Effingham Il area chapter
Replies: 6
Views: 1412

2010 Quail Forever Youth Hunt..Effingham Il area chapter

Myself and a couple of my dogs spent the day Saturday guiding for area youth at the Quail Forever youth hunt. I like watching the kids faces when they drop their first bird. I also like the chance to get the dogs some bird work. Here's a few pics of Joker doing his thing.. http://i480.photobucket.co...
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My wife surprised me big time!!
Replies: 33
Views: 7256

Re: My wife surprised me big time!!

Good for you Charlie. after 43 years maybe she's looking for more ways to get you out of the house then to keep you in :D
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shorthair Advice-Do you know this pedigree?
Replies: 34
Views: 12580

Re: Shorthair Advice-Do you know this pedigree?

Oh Boy…..Greg if you feel you need to ban me from this site you go right ahead, I am sure Obama will support you all the way. First, as far as I am concerned only dogs that have proven themselves should be breed. Now just look at the pedigree of these 2 dogs, the sire’s side started as titled dogs,...
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:21 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Gambles Bluegrass Baron
Replies: 6
Views: 6427

Re: Gambles Bluegrass Baron

I must admit that your post choked me up a little. What a great tribute to take him on one last hunt before he was laid to rest. My condolences.
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Oct 21, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Some work days just STINK!
Replies: 15
Views: 3845

Re: Some work days just STINK!

BigShooter wrote:
postoakshorthairs wrote:and just finished a stent of 9 years as a flight nurse
... and that is an excellent example of taking work home with you and mixing it with your personal life. :D
OOPS! :lol: guess so!
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ground shipping a dog
Replies: 8
Views: 4184

Re: Ground shipping a dog

Well this is an area in which AKC, and the other dog organizations, could help persuade USDA about safe kenneling. I go to Delta cargo with a 400 and a 500 kennel. I always try the 400, if somebody is having a bad morning, then I walk out and get the 500....cost about another $100 for the increase....
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Some work days just STINK!
Replies: 15
Views: 3845

Re: Some work days just STINK!

I just read a quote the other day that basically said....."if everyone would throw their problems in a pile most would be glad to grab their own back out". Sometimes it takes seeing someone else's troubles to put things in perspective. Maybe this event will put things back in perspective for the fa...
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Some work days just STINK!
Replies: 15
Views: 3845

Re: Some work days just STINK!

MTNDOGS, That's a tough deal right there.. Just be glad and thank our wonderful God for the gifts and blessings in your life and for your family. Sometimes I think God puts us in situations like that to open our eyes to remind us of what we should be thankful for and never be complacent of. I hope ...
by postoakshorthairs
Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:58 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Had to have Trego put down today
Replies: 12
Views: 9693

Re: Had to have Trego put down today

Very sorry to hear that.
by postoakshorthairs
Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:56 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Jackson.....
Replies: 12
Views: 8927

Re: Jackson.....

Sorry again Chip.