catching up

The club hunt test went pretty well. I was assigned to help the bird planters. I learned quite a bit from Gary Wilson from New York. Really nicy guy and willing to help you learn. The hunt test on Sunday morning had some issues with the birds not wanting to fly. The trialers seemed to think it had something to do with the planting. This was not the case. Even thought they bitched about it. A new set of planters didn't make the situation any better.
Dolly did ok on her final puppy stakes. She had a fantastic find of a big rooster Pheasant. The gunners were not allowed to shoot and Dolly thought that just wasn't right. She decided she wanted to go find that bird that got away. Not what you want at a trial.
North Tx. had a practice day about 3 weeks after that. I got to do a bunch of gunning. Much more than I really should have. But I just couldn't miss. I came home with a bag full of Pheasant and made pheasant salad.

Dolly and I made our debut at an HRC event. I entered her in a started event. Pretty easy stuff for her. The judge was very impressed with her. He told me he would go hunting with my dog any day. She got her first pass and brought home a ribbon. YAY

Training day --- whoopee

Our club is having our first hunt test and trial in about two weeks. This weekend we are gonna have a training day / dry run. It ought to be real interesting. We have several personality types that go together like gasoline and matches. I mostly try to do my part and keep my mouth shut. It keeps me warm.
I show up for the shooting and the practice for the dog. She is having steadiness issues right now that require an in her face attitude.
I really would like to take home a Blue ribbon in the puppy stakes. That would look so good!