IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!

gittrdonebritts · Post by **gittrdonebritts** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:43 pm

Brittlver wrote:Come on people from Wisconsin, I know there are alot of you on here. Would be nice to get you all together as most of us are not that far from each other.

wasn't there a guy just looking for a training buddy on here from WI ?

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 1:37 pm

Yup put a reply in his post so hopefully we can get him and some other wisconsin folk to come down.

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:42 am

No Cory, I guess I can go ahead and say it is Sara Lee....shhhh don't tell anyone else on here!

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:44 am

You can put me in the more than likely to come list. Is that a step up from the maybe list?

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:49 am

You know I think gittrdone should raffle off one of those Brit pups as a door prize for those that show up....its the least he could do!

RoostersMom · Post by **RoostersMom** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:27 pm

Well I'm sure not coming if there is any chance I'd have to take a Britt home with me!!!

Ha ha. Would love to come and meet you folks, but I have a conference in New Mexico that weekend - darn it. And you're so close to MO this time too. I'll catch up with ya'll later! Have a great time.

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:20 pm

It is really starting to look like I might make this!

KFhunter · Post by **KFhunter** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:28 pm

I would, but.

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gittrdonebritts · Post by **gittrdonebritts** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:11 am

Onk wrote:You know I think gittrdone should raffle off one of those Brit pups as a door prize for those that show up....its the least he could do!

You know what, if it means more people show Up I'll Raffle one off lol
she only had 4 and there all males, 2 are spoken for and I'm keeping one so I might as well give one to a deserving GDF member just for showing up to our training day !

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:38 am

It's looking like a good turn out. Theres still time to get in on the action. Joe (Gittrdonebritts) will be raffling off a Male, Org and White Britt but that is just a bonus. This will be a blast and is nice to put a face to a name. Just let me know if you are thinking about making it or are planning on coming.

UPDATE:

Coming
Brittlver
Gittrdonebritts
Ezzy
Jonesy
Gundogs Hubby - Brian
C. Painter
Onk

Possibly Coming
Birddogger
Mcclinj

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:04 pm

UPDATE:

Coming
Brittlver
Gittrdonebritts
Ezzy
Jonesy
Gundogs Hubby - Brian
C. Painter
Onk

Possibly Coming
Birddogger
Mcclinj
nharold
Bird Dog 67

settergal83 · Post by **settergal83** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:24 pm

I live in Central Illinois as stated in my "new member" post. This fall after the crops come out I would be willing to open up our property to training If anyone would be interested. I would prefer blanks be used v.s. live shot just for safety and insurance reasons but I know not all are fortunate enough to own land. I do have an area for horses if anyone would like to bring theirs for the exercise/experience. And there are a few hotels not far from us. IF you are interested just let me know. And we'll see if we can work something out. I know I need to work my dogs and could possibly get some birds if there is an interest. I currently have 2 out pens fairly good sized but my two females that are for sale are currently occupying 1. Just an Idea I thought i'd throw out there.

Sorry I won't be able to make the July event...too short a notice and not been feeling the greatest lately.

gittrdonebritts · Post by **gittrdonebritts** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:14 am

Way to kill a thread settergal83

I think that is an awesome option for a right before the season refresher and it will let some of the southern IL members be more enticed to come !

settergal83 · Post by **settergal83** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:54 am

OOPS!! Didn't mean to kill the thread!! Just thought I'd throw it out there! I hope everyone has a wonderful time and look forward to hearing all about it!!

gittrdonebritts · Post by **gittrdonebritts** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:13 am

settergal83 wrote:OOPS!! Didn't mean to kill the thread!! Just thought I'd throw it out there! I hope everyone has a wonderful time and look forward to hearing all about it!!

I was just Joking around

I think its a great Idea !

settergal83 · Post by **settergal83** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:40 pm

I know I could use a few pointers and by pointers i mean tips. It's been over a year since i was really able to work the dogs well. I might be able to get some domesticated birds as well if someone is interested. And as I said, motels close, place for horses, running water NO indoor housing for horses or dogs but the land is here.There is also a state park not too far from the farm here that does have equine camp ground...but don't know what their regulations and what not would be. If this is something that ya'll are interested in just let me know.

GUNDOGS · Post by **GUNDOGS** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:20 am

hubby brian wont be attending...ruth

Post by **ezzy333** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:02 pm

GUNDOGS wrote:hubby brian wont be attending...ruth

Darn it, I was so looking forward to meeting him and was sorry you couldn't make it.

Ezzy

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:02 pm

Keeping the updates coming. Looks like someone backed out. 26 days and counting. Looking forward to meeting up with all you again. Was a blast last time. Promise I will stay a bit longer and annoy all you some more.

UPDATE:

Coming
Brittlver
Gittrdonebritts
Ezzy
Jonesy
C. Painter
Onk

Possibly Coming
Birddogger
Mcclinj

Post by **ezzy333** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:31 pm

I need a count on how many pigeons will be coming so I can get additional birds if needed so everyone can go home with as many as they would like.

Ezzy

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:00 pm

ezzy333 wrote:I need a count on how many pigeons will be coming so I can get additional birds if needed so everyone can go home with as many as they would like.

Ezzy

Just like Ezzy stated, please let us know if you need pigeons. I will be needing a count so I can let my supplier know how many I will need. The cost will be $2 a piece. Depending where Ezzy will be bringing us this time hopefully we can use some of his homers for steading work and mine for shooting. Plus it sounds like Ezzy can get some as well.

Jesse

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:02 am

We got a new person attending now so lets make him feel welcome by having more people show up. Hopefully he will post and introduce himself and his dog.

UPDATE:

Coming
Brittlver
Gittrdonebritts
Ezzy
Jonesy
C. Painter
Onk
Pccraig

Possibly Coming
Birddogger
Mcclinj

pccraig · Post by **pccraig** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:51 am

Hello All,

I'm the new guy who'll be attending.

My name is Pat and my 9 month old ESS is Buster. We live in McHenry County. I've been training Buster on my own as I can't afford to send him away to "camp" so this opportunity is golden for us. I've been working with him since he's been 10 weeks old, introducing him to cover, obedience, retrieving, etc, and to this point he's been a real champ. Of course that's a rookie's opinion.

I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone and I'd like to get some objective opinions on my dog's abilities as well as get him introduced to some live birds.

Thanks

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:25 pm

Alright everyone we need a list of how many birds everyone wants. Here is a list of the people coming and I will put next to their name how many birds that person wants. Please post a reply on how many birds you want so we can get them for you.

Brittlver - 10
Gittrdonebritts
Ezzy
Jonesy - 20
C. Painter - 0 No Dog

Onk
Pccraig - 5

gittrdonebritts · Post by **gittrdonebritts** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:33 pm

You remember how many I wanted right

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:44 pm

UPDATE

Brittlver - 10
Gittrdonebritts - 50 "if I can get them"
Ezzy
Jonesy - 20
C. Painter - 0 No Dog
Onk
Pccraig - 5

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:45 pm

There you go buddy

gittrdonebritts · Post by **gittrdonebritts** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:48 pm

25 will be fine

pccraig · Post by **pccraig** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:03 am

Hey Guys,

Is the July 30th date set ?

That's the same day as the waterfowl blind site drawing for the Fox Chain, and I need to be there because I have no other real duck hunting options.

Brittlver,

If you guys change the date, I can be there and will use 5 birds, if not, I won't need those birds.

BUMMER !!!!!!!!!!!

gittrdonebritts · Post by **gittrdonebritts** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:04 pm

pccraig wrote:Hey Guys,

Is the July 30th date set ?

That's the same day as the waterfowl blind site drawing for the Fox Chain, and I need to be there because I have no other real duck hunting options.

Brittlver,

If you guys change the date, I can be there and will use 5 birds, if not, I won't need those birds.

BUMMER !!!!!!!!!!!

I can hook you up with some good waterfowl hunting in Dekalb county

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:18 pm

If I make it I will need 0 birds as I won't have my dog at that time.

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:05 pm

UPDATE

Brittlver - 10
Gittrdonebritts - 25
Ezzy
Jonesy - 40
C. Painter - 0 No Dog
Onk - 0 No Dog
Pccraig - 5 (May not be there)

Ezzy - Looks like my pigeon hook up may have fell thru, Haven't heard from her for awhile. I am looking for another one right now. Are you able to get enough birds to cover these. Let me know.

Post by **ezzy333** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:17 pm

I'll try to find out in the next day or to. Thanks for letting me know so I can try to find them.

Ezzy

pccraig · Post by **pccraig** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:44 am

gittrdonebritts wrote:
pccraig wrote:Hey Guys,

Is the July 30th date set ?

That's the same day as the waterfowl blind site drawing for the Fox Chain, and I need to be there because I have no other real duck hunting options.

Brittlver,

If you guys change the date, I can be there and will use 5 birds, if not, I won't need those birds.

BUMMER !!!!!!!!!!!
I can hook you up with some good waterfowl hunting in Dekalb county

gittrdonebritts

Sent you a PM

gittrdonebritts · Post by **gittrdonebritts** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:11 am

The 30th is set in stone since that is the day Jonsey can come out

pccraig · Post by **pccraig** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:30 am

Brittlver

You can count me in as confirmed for 5 birds.

The potential long term benefits I see here far outweigh the short term conflict for me.

Thanks again for this opportunity.

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:05 am

Will do, there are always places to duck hunt, I am sure Joe or me or someone else can always help you find a good duck hunting spot. If it didn't cost me an arm and leg I would come down there to take you out. But the licenses are a killer for me.

Jesse

pccraig · Post by **pccraig** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:24 pm

Brittlver wrote:Will do, there are always places to duck hunt, I am sure Joe or me or someone else can always help you find a good duck hunting spot. If it didn't cost me an arm and leg I would come down there to take you out. But the licenses are a killer for me.

Jesse

Thanks Jesse,

I've already shelled out the bucks for a Wisc small game lic and a State waterfowl stamp, so I'm ready to treck North if you ever have an open spot in the blind.

Pat

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:04 pm

My blind is always open to whoever wants to come out. Since you have a small game license too we could hit up the pheasant fields in the afternoon too. Make a whole day out of it. I am thinking about getting my licenses for IL if they aren't to bad.

Jesse

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:44 pm

15 days and counting. Anybody else wanting to come. I know people from the area have seen this post. Come on your missing out on a good time.

birddogger · Post by **birddogger** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:11 pm

Brittlver wrote:15 days and counting. Anybody else wanting to come. I know people from the area have seen this post. Come on your missing out on a good time.

Jesse, I wish I could make it. I really enjoyed meeting and talking with the ones who made it last time. I work every other weekend and had to ask off for a commitment this weekend, and just can't take another one so close together. I appreciate your's, Ezzy's and Joe's dedication to make these happen. And to Jonsey, I think it is great that you are making the trip and volunteering your time, although I know if there was an actual seminar, there would have to be a charge. Just keep making it happen guys and I know I can make some of them.

Charlie

Nhuskr · Post by **Nhuskr** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 10:00 am

The 30th huh? Hubby's been asking me what I want for my birthday!

Cheryl

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:05 pm

Tell him you want to make a weekend out of this. You could come to the training day and learn alot from Jonesy on Sat. then make your way to Chicago for a day there. I know my wife would prob. love that. Or you could just hang out in the area with us and stay at one of the campgrounds and drink beer all night. (P.S that is what I am thinking about doing.

)

Jesse

P.S.S. My wifes B-day is Aug. 3rd. To bad Joe sold the pup that he was going to raffle off. I know she would love a Org/White Brit. Perfect B-Day present for her.

Nhuskr · Post by **Nhuskr** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:02 pm

Or, I could go to Chicago with the youth mission trip that week, leave Tucker at Ezzy's and stop by for the training on the way home.

Doubt it will happen, but it's fun to dream.

Post by **ezzy333** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:22 am

Been counting young unflown homers I can have available for our July 30th training day that any of you can have to take home with you for $3 each and I can come up with somewhere near 100 birds. Some will be my racing homer birds and some will be just homers. I will need firm orders though if I am to get them and have them here for all of you.

Let me know.

Ezzy

pccraig · Post by **pccraig** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:24 pm

Hi Ezzy,

PM sent

pccraig · Post by **pccraig** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:15 am

1 week to go... I'm jazzed. It's been too hot to do any field work with Buster, so we've been playing at the lake:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFhuHX3q ... detailpage

Brittlver · Post by **Brittlver** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:21 pm

Anyone up for some trap shooting. Was thinking we could have some fun after we get done training the dogs and shoot some clays. Anyone have a good launcher they would be willing to bring. Of course you would have to provide your own guns, shells and clays but I think would be a blast.

Jesse

C.painter · Post by **C.painter** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:34 pm

I can't wait! So did I miss it, r the logistics posted? I have a case of beef cheese dogs.. if someone has a little portable grill that worked out great last time.

Cory

Post by **ezzy333** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:45 pm

We can come back to the house and we can grill here where we can sit in the shade.

Ezzy