On Tuesday evening, we headed back to the Lion's Den for the Worker's Party!
Thank you to the host committee for organizing the event, and to every club and individual that donated.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Callbacks to the 6th Series
49 dogs were called back: 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 22, 24, 28, 29, 32, 35, 37, 38, 39, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 51, 57, 61, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 91, 92, 93, 94 and 95.
18 dogs dropped: 1, 12, 14, 19, 20, 23, 27, 30, 33, 36, 48, 49, 56, 58, 62, 63, 78 and 90.
Dog #41 will start the 6th Series
Tomorrow:
Fuller's Property "The 70" (page 15 in the Training Guide)
6:30 am Test Dog
7:00 am Running Dog
5th Series Recap
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
5th Series – Land/Water Triple with and Honor
67 Dogs Started this Series
Test Dogs started out the series first thing on Tuesday morning at 6:55 am, beginning with "Jake" and handler Michelle Visel, then "Boogie" with handler Suzan Caire. Now that the competitors had a nice view of the series, we were ready to go!
Our first running dog this morning was #7. FC-AFC KIRKWOOD’S ACE OF A HIGHER GRADE, “Deacon,” BLM, and handler Mark Medford. They came to the line at 7:19 am to kick off the 5th Series!
Here is how things turned out for the 5th Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (7): 2 – 10 – 29(x2) – 47 – 88 – 92
Handles (6): 1 – 23 – 36 – 48 – 51 – 56
Pick-Ups (3): 14 – 30 – 58
Pick-Ups (3): 14 – 30 – 58
Scratches (0):
Our last running dog for this Series was dog #2. FC SHOTGUN RIDER OF FAITH, “Tim,” BLM, with handler JD Babb for a Re-Run. They completed the test at 3:54 pm.
Our last running dog for this Series was dog #2. FC SHOTGUN RIDER OF FAITH, “Tim,” BLM, with handler JD Babb for a Re-Run. They completed the test at 3:54 pm.
67 dogs were sent from the line in this series, taking a total of 8 hours and 35 minutes, which averages out to be just over 7.5 minutes per dog.
- Callbacks will be given on the Blog this evening, along with the starting # and test location instructions for the 6th Series
- We hope to see you at the Workers Party!!
5th Series - Test Complete
Test 5 is complete and in the books at 3:54 pm
*NOTE: Callbacks will be announced on the blog
Starting # and directions for tomorrow test site as well.
Re-Run 2. FC SHOTGUN RIDER OF FAITH, “Tim,” BLM, JD Babb
Tim and JD came back to the line at 3:46 pm for a Re-Run
F – A few loops on the far shore and he had his bird.
MR – Arrived on the far edge of the fall - turned left and handily recovered this bird.
LR – He established a hunt very deep and left - he began to work his way into the area, making a couple loops until he located the bird.
3:52 pm By Dog
No-Bird 2. FC SHOTGUN RIDER OF FAITH, “Tim,” BLM, JD Babb
Tim and JD came to the line at 3:41 pm and they had a No-Bird, they are the last running dog, so they will be back to the line when they get more birds.
Re-Run 92. 3R’s SMOKE THERE’S FIRE, “Fire,” BLM, Ty Rorem
Fire and Ty came back to the line at 3:36 pm for their Re-run
F – Nice drive through the water - had a couple tight curls and he located his bird.
MR – Fire arrived in the area coming in under the arc of the bird - made a quick turn left and he was on the bird.
LR – Out to the area and right to the bird for a very nice mark!
Handle 1. FC SEASIDE’S WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE, “Mickey,” BLM, Andrew Curtis
Mickey and Andrew came to the line at 3:29 pm
F – Around the gunners end of the pond and then he moved to the other end and located his bird.
MR – He entered the area left of the fall - got a little beyond it and then pivots back to the area for his bird.
LR – Running through the middle retired area he swings left and runs out of the area - then swings back to approach the Middle Retired area again and is handled to this bird.
95. FC-AFC ESPRIT’S GRADE A PEARL, “Pearl,” BLF, Gary Metzger
Pearl and Gary came to the line at 3:20 pm
F – She got her Flyer!
MR – Drove a little deep left of the fall area - turned to the right and worked out her bird.
LR – Going right of the middle retired guns - she drove a ways out - turned left and moved into the area of the left retired gun to find her bird.
Re-Run 88. FC-AFC OLLIE OOP, “Ollie,” BLF, Dave Smith
Ollie and Dave came to the line at 3:13 pm
F – Got in the very left corner - ran way right to get his bird.
MR – Out to the right and then deep of the blind - turned and moved left and came back in for his bird.
LR – Came in under the arc - moved right to the bird.
94. FC VINWOOD’S CHARLIE, “Charlie,” BLM, Danny Farmer
Charlie and Danny came to the line at 3:06 pm
F – Angled across the pond, straight to the bird!
MR – Around by the blind - circled in to the fall area for a speedy retrieve.
LR – Excellent mark!
No-bird 92. 3R’s SMOKE THERE’S FIRE, “Fire,” BLM, Ty Rorem
Fire and Ty came to the line at 2:54 pm and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 dogs.
93. AFC HIGH PEAK’S MVP, “Kobe,” BLM, Samantha Thompson
Kobe and Samantha came to the line at 2:59 pm
F – Nice long bird - good recovery
MR – He came in under the arc of the bird and leaned a little left - he was on to his bird in no time!
LR – Into the area - a couple loops left and then he moved right to continue working the area until he located the bird.
91. FC THE TIN MAN, “TOR,” BLM, Marcy Wright
Tor and Marcy came to the line at 2:49 pm
F – Curved around the shore - went out to the fall area and hunted up his bird!
MR – Came in right of the blind - curved behind and came back to the fall area and his bird.
LR – Straight to the blind - angled right in the fall area and directly to his bird.
90. FC-AFC HUNTER’S CHOICE XX, “Archie,” BLM, Bill Goldstein
Archie and Bill came to the line ...
F – Hit the corner of the pond - out and snagged his bird!
MR – Under the arc - and turned straight to the bird.
LR – Came in on the left of the blind - circled and out to the fall area - missed it - back to the left side - back and forth and then deep - he worked it out and got it.
No-Bird 88. FC-AFC OLLIE OOP, “Ollie,” BLF, Dave Smith
Ollie and Dave came to the line at 2:41 pm and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 dogs.
87. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, Hunter Street
Trudy and Hunter came to the line at 2:33 pm
F – Through the pond, a little zig zag and she got her bird.
MR – Right into the bird for a nice job!
LR – Nice line to the area - a quick look and she was on to the bird. Good 5th!
85. FC-AFC RIMFIRES ONCE INNA BLUE MOON, “Blue,” BLM, Al Arthur
Blue and Al came to the line at 2:26 pm
F – Skirted the edges out to the flyer area - had a turn or two and then got it!
MR – Right out under the arc and to his bird.
LR – Excellent line to the fall area and the bird.
84. FC-AFC VIEWMARK’S GENE GENE THE SHOOTIN’ MACHINE, “Colt,” BLM, Danny Farmer
Colt and Danny came to the line at 2:21 pm
F – Skirted the water - ran past the guns and then the bird - quickly turned around and got it.
MR – Out under the arc and straight to the fall area and his bird.
LR – Very nice line - scooped it up!
83. FC JS’S GET YOUR RUSH ON, “Rush,” BLM, Craig Crook
Rush and Craig came to the line at 2:15 pm
F – Good Flyer!
MR – He entered the area under the arc - turned right and then quickly turned back and grabbed the bird.
LR – Rand down to the area arriving just left of the gunners hide - made a right turn and went over to get his bird.
82. NFC-2xCNFC TRULINE’S JUST FLOYD, “Floyd,” YLM, Amie Henninger
Floyd and Amie came to the line at 2:08 pm
F – Through the pond and he quickly got his bird.
MR – Floyd knew exactly where the bird was on this one! He ran directly to the area turned and scooped up his pheasant!
LR – Nice run to the area - a slight right turn and he had his bird again!
81. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, Jamie Woodson
Madduxx and Jamie came to the line at 2:00 pm
F – Angled across the pond to his bird and he got it!
MR – Excellent line! Came in under the arc - went just past the bird and quickly turned back for it.
LR – Out deep right with his initial line - he came in very close to the bird - but just missed it! Then he went to the holding blind and then back out to his bird and got it.
79. FC OSCAR PERFORMANCE, “Jodie,” BLF, Jake Fredericks
Jodie and Jake came to the line at 1:54 pm
F – Got it!
MR – Came out wide right and then went deep for a loop and then back in towards the bird and worked it out.
LR – Down past the blind - quickly out to the right - past it - and then right back to snag his bird.
78. FC WOOD DALE’S MY GRANDPA’S NAME IS BOCEPHUS, “Hank,” BLM, Seth Steenburgen
Hank and Seth came to the line at 1:48 pm
F – Around the pond and he had his bird.
MR – Made 3 loops right of the gunners - then moved left for a tight hunt to scoop up his bird.
LR – Down to the area - and he made a sharp move left and had a few loops but left that area to go right and into the bird - got it!
77. FC DOCHENO’S WINNING COLOURS, “Lukas,” BLF, Marcy Wright
Lukas and Marcy came to the line at 1:35 pm
F – Around the pond and to the bird.
MR – Into the area - a quick loop right and then back over to get her bird.
LR – To the fall area for a loop left - then looped around the gunners hide and then right to grab the bird.
Bye Dog - No problem
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75. NAFC-FC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt,” BLF, Hunter Street
Fleurt and Hunter came to the line at 1:27 pm
F – Swam straight to the fall area - a few tight turns and she got her bird.
MR – Came in wide right and got deep - hunted deep and came back left for her bird.
LR – Came in under the arc - several turns by the blind and worked it out moving out to the right - she got it!
74. FC-AFC FLAWLESS EXECUTION - FLEX, “Flex,” BLM, Johnny Armstrong
Flex and Johnny came to the line at 1:22 pm
F – Swam and got his bird that was located at the bottom of a hay bale.
MR – Came in under the arc - curved in left and got the bird.
LR – Passed on the left for a loop deep and left - but made a quick recovery as he moved right and found his bird.
73. FC BEN’S POPPY LEE, “Poppy,” BLF, Jim Beck
Poppy and Jim came to the line at 1:15 pm
F – She crossed the pond and exited wide left of the bird, but she quickly corrected herself and grabbed her bird.
MR – Nicely done - she entered the area under the arc and located her bird.
LR – She came in left of the blind - made a quick turn right but not quite far enough and she made a loop - then a loop in front of the gunners and she moved in to get her bird.
72. FC REDGATE’S COALFIRED YETI, “Yeti,” BLF, Chris Ledford
Yeti and Chris came to the line at 1:08 pm
F – Perfect mark!
MR – Into the area under the arc - turned left and grabbed the bird.
LR – Down to the area of the fall and she took a right turn and she was on to the bird.
71. FC WESTBAY’S NEXT OF KIN, “Briar,” BLM, Tony Flowers
Briar and Tony came to the line at 1:03 pm
F – Good job!
MR – Out left of the blind - turned into the fall area and got his bird.
LR – Beautiful line! - quickly scooped up his mark!
70. FC-AFC HEARTBEAT’S SWEET GEORGIA PEACH QA2, “Peaches,” BLF, Andrew Curtis
Peaches and Andrew came to the line at 12:56 pm
F – Skirted the pond and quickly got the bird
MR – Out right of the blind - 1 loop on the right side - turned and came down the left side for her bird.
LR – Down the left side of the blind - established a hunt deep left away from the fall area - hunted back to the blind and then quickly moved right to her bird.
68. FC TEKA’S HONKER HUNK-A-LOU QA2, “Louie,” YLM, Ty Rorem
Louie and Ty came to the line at 12:46 pm
F – Exited the pond on the far corner - around the tree line at the corner and back out - a little turn and then he located his bird.
MR – Came in under the arc of the bird, he turned right but quickly moved back over to find his bird.
LR – Ran with style to arrive left of the gunner's hide - moved a little past it and then left to the area of the fall and worked out his bird.
67. FC-AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN QA2, “Wilma,” CLF, Mark Huffman
Wilma and Mark came to the line at 12:40 pm
F – Through the pond and she stepped on it!
MR – Coming from the right side she swung over to grab her bird!
LR – Good line - just missed it! - hunted left briefly and then over to scoop up her bird.
66. FC BAYOU-STAR SNOW MOON, “Luna,” BLF, Danny Farmer
Luna and Danny came to the line at 12:35 pm
F – Straight across the pond to her bird.
MR – Out under the arc - turned left and scooped up her bird!
LR – Came in left of the blind - established a hunt left and then moved to the right side and got her bird.
65. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE EXPRESS, “Ryan,” BLF, Lauren Hays
Ryan and Lauren came to the line at 12:28 pm
F – Got it!
MR – Out under the arc - turned left and she put her nose on it.
LR – Drove straight to the area and went under the arc - missed it - circled left and then came back to the right side and got her bird.
64. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S GOT THAT ITCH AGAIN, “Ivy,” BLF, Craig Crook
Ivy and Craig came to the line at 12:22 pm
F – Very good bird!
LR – Ran through the MR and drove to the LR area and got this bird.
MR – Very nice momentum - took a right and she was into the bird - got it!
63. FC-AFC RAZOR’S PRICELESS CUTTING EDGE, “Allie,” BLF, Hunter Street
Allie and Hunter came to the line at 12:15 pm
F – Nice Work.
MR – In under the arc of the throw - she drove a little deep but turned and grabbed her bird.
LR – Into the fall area - she went right and then back left around the gunners - a couple loops deep of the gunners and back over to scoop up the bird.
62. FC INDI GO’S NATTY QA2, “Natty,” BLF, Al Arthur
Natty and Al came to the line at 12:06 pm
F – Across the pond - had an extended hunt both left and right before she found her bird.
MR – Under the arc - turned left and he got it!
LR – Wide left going down the field - turned right just past the blind - 1 loop and then she moved out to her bird - got it!
61. FC-AFC EXECUTION SOUTHERN STYLE - LETHAL, “Lethal,” BLM, Jason Baker
Lethal and Jason came to the line at 12:01 pm
F – Skimmed around the pond and went straight to his bird!
MR – Under the arc and straight to the bird again!
LR – Out left of the blind and deep - hunted the left side away from the fall - moved past the blind and out to the bird.
Pick-Up 58. FC NDC FINE LINE’S OUT OF THIS WORLD, “Bruno,” BLM, Rick Stawski
Bruno and Rick came to the line at 11:52 am
F – Through the pond and on to the bird.
MR – To the hay bales with the gunners - then he goes left to find his bird.
LR – Ran past the area of the fall and faded right back near the tree area - handler attempted to handle him back to the area but he was picked up.
57. FC CLOONEY’S SEASIDE APOSTLE, “Creed,” BLM, Kenny Trott
Creed and Kenny came to the line at 11:46 am
F – Couple quick turns and on to his bird.
MR – Into the area under the arc - a couple loops and he had his bird.
LR – Line took him left of the gunners - turned right into the fall area and he got the bird.
Re-Run 47. FC-AFC MARSHWIND’S TURBULENCE, “Evie,” BLF, Bente Kongsore
Evie and Bente came back to the line at 11:30 am for a Re-Run
F – Perfect!
MR – Into the fall area and quickly found her bird.
LR – Got deep and then wide right - went deeper back and way wide - but turned it around, came back to the blind - out to the fall area and got her bird!
Handle 56. FC OUTBACK’S RISING STAR, “Champ,” BLM, Steve Yozamp
Champ and Steve came to the line at 11:22 am
F – Nice line - straight to the bird
MR – Straight to the bird!
LR – Went out to the area and turned right - came back to the Middle Retired blind - had to be handled back in to this bird.
Handle 51. FC TROUBLESOME BEWARE THE HORSE, “Trojan,” BLM, Dave Smith
Trojan and Dave came to the line at 11:16 am
F – Very nice recovery of his bird.
MR – His line out carried him into the area under the arc of the fall - upon arrival he turned left and was on his bird.
LR – Up the backside of the middle retired gun to establish a hunt deep and right - he was handled to this bird.
Re-Run 29. FC-AFC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Andrew Curtis
Sue and Andrew came back to the line at 11:09 am for their Re-Run
F – Nice Flyer
MR – Came in under the arc - he turned left and he was on his bird
LR – Arrived left of the holding blind, looped deep and wide left - went back to loop right - circled the holding blind and moved over to locate his bird.
49. FC KANGA’S KRYPTONITE COCKTAIL, “Kanga,” BLF, Danny Farmer
Kanga and Danny came to the line at 11:02 am
F – Got out - had a few passes left and right a little deep of the bird
MR – Came in under the arc and turned away from the bird to establish a brief hunt - back to the fall area and her bird.
LR – Came in left of the blind - circled deep for a hunt - got wide right and deep, but she worked it out and got her bird.
Handle 48. SUNDOG’S BORN TO CRUISE, “Trip,” BLM, JD Babb
Trip and JD came to the line at 10:54 am
F – Got out to the area and turned right - made a few loops and got wide right - came back to the fall area and his bird.
MR – Under the arc - a loop and then came back for his bird.
LR – Had a very low throw on this bird - he went out and revisited the middle retired area and had to be handled out to the bird.
No-Bird 47. FC-AFC MARSHWIND’S TURBULENCE, “Evie,” BLF, Bente Kongsore
Evie and Bente came to the line at 10:53 am and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 running dogs.
46. FC-AFC CROCS MINNEAPOLIS MIRACLE, “Diggs,” BLM, Jim Beck
Diggs and Jim came to the line at 10:45 am
F – Very good bird.
MR – Came in right of the gunners - hunted deep and right - his circle expanded into the fall area - he worked the area and then went back out right - back in again and he worked out the bird.
LR – Went in the correct side and got the bird!
44. FC-AFC DR DANY MD, “Dany,” BLF, Jake Fredericks
Dany and Jake came to the line at 10:38 am
F – Perfect line to the bird!
MR – Had a turn deep and quickly adjusted - good line - got it!
LR – Went deep and established a hunt there - moved to the blind but missed the bird - went back away from the fall area for a loop and then came back and located the bird.
43. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF, Kenny Trott
Glory and Kenny came to the line at 10:30 am
F – Out across the pond to her bird
MR – Out wide right and turned way right - came back towards the blind and then out to her bird.
LR – Good line going out - very nice!
41. FC-AFC PLEASANT RIVER KING EIDER, “King,” BLM, Hunter Street
King and Hunter came to the line at 10:23 am
F – Right to the bird for a perfect mark!
MR – Directly to this bird!
LR – Arrived a little left and deep - but he turned for a loop that put him in front of the bale and then into the fall area to locate his bird.
39. FC PVS FRANK THE TANK, “Frank,” BLM, Craig Crook
Frank and Craig came to the line at 10:17 am
F – Through the pond and then a quick scoop up of the bird.
MR – Arrived under the arc and into the area of the fall - he got his bird!
LR – Nice drive to the area - arrived little left of the bird - came back and grabbed it!
38. LAIRD’S CYNFUL SEASIDE DREAM, “Lottie,” BLF, Al Arthur
Lottie and Al came to the line at 10:11 am
F – Straight to the fall area and the bird.
MR – Out under the arc - went deep, but quickly came back for her bird.
LR – Her line brought her in under the arc - got deep and started her hunt - worked her way back to the blind and then out to the bird.
37. FC-AFC SEASIDES TROUBLESOME FOWL PURSUITS QA2, “Percy,” BLM, John Broucek
Percy and John came to the line at 10:05 am
F – Cut the left side of the pond - straight to the bird
MR – Came in right of the blind - looped deep - back in to the fall area and his bird.
LR – Straight to the fall area - one twist and he was out to the bird.
No-Bird 29. FC-AFC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Andrew Curtis
Sue and Andrew came back to the line and had a 2nd No-Bird, they will be back after 10 running dogs.
Handle 36. FC DICKENS’ MIGHTY TIGER, “Jeaux,” BLM, Jason Baker
Jeaux and Jason came to the line at 9:55 am
F – Very nice bird.
MR – Under the arc and turns left to dig out the bird.
LR – His line took him wide left and he ran deep before being handled to the bird.
35. FC-AFC FREERIDIN RHD QA2, “Bosch,” YLM, Mark Smith
Bosch and Mark came to the line at 9:48 am
F – Straight to the bird!
MR – Went a little deep - quickly came back for his bird.
LR – In towards the blind - established his hunt left and deep - back to the blind and worked his way out to the fall area and his bird.
33. FC-AFC RIDGECREST’S IMPIOUS, “Imp,” BLF, Judy Rasmuson
Imp and Judy came to the line at 9:40 am
F – Pinned it!
MR – Came in from the left to hunt it up and she got her bird!
LR – Deep left - hunted hard at the far bales - back to the blind - went left - then to the fall area and her bird.
32. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Ty Rorem
Shooter and Ty came to the line at 9:33 am
F – Quick recovery of his bird.
MR – Into the area right of the gunners - a couple loops deep and right and then expanding left and moving into the area and the bird.
LR – Came in left and went deep - a turn into the wind and he was able to locate his bird.
Pick-up 30. FC QUACKADDICT’S HEAVY HITTER, “Blitz,” BLM, Hunter Street
Blitz and Hunter came to the line at 9:25 am
F – Through the pond and onto his bird.
MR – Very nice bird.
LR – Headed right of the Middle Retired guns and proceed to go very deep - the handler attempted to handle him back to the bird - but he needed to be picked up.
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**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT **
Handlers – Please allow yourself Extra Time today to get to the test site.
Due to potential interference with the test, incoming and exiting traffic will be allowed to pass through approximately every 30 minutes.
Due to potential interference with the test, incoming and exiting traffic will be allowed to pass through approximately every 30 minutes.
No-Bird 29. FC-AFC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Andrew Curtis
Sue and Andrew came to the line at 9:09 am and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 running dogs.
28. FC-AFC WIGHT’S BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL, “Molly,” BLF, Tracy Wight
Molly and Tracy came to the line at 9:03 am
F – Established a large hunt pattern before she located her bird.
MR – Out under the arc and straight to the bird.
LR – Why deep and left - worked her way back to the blind and then on to her bird.
27. FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow,” YLF, Danny Farmer
Willow and Danny came to the line at 8:56 am
F – Around the end of the pond and moved right to her bird.
MR – She arrived to the area under the arc - turned left and grabbed her bird.
LR – Moved left and deep of the mark - made a couple loops and worked back to the area to scoop up her bird.
24. FC-AFC BOO’S STRAIGHT LINE IS GOOD IDEA, “Torq,” BLM, Isaac Langerud
Torq and Isaac came to the line at 8:49 am
F – Through the water and he was on the bird.
MR – Very nice mark!
LR – His line to this area was wide left - established a hunt deep and left - worked towards the holding blind/gunners and expanded his hunt to locate this bird.
Handle 23. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” BLM, Kenny Trott
Jammer and Kenny came to the line at 8:41 am
F – Skimmed down the left side of the pond - out to the fall area - a few turns and he got it
MR – Came in under the arc to the fall area and then he got his bird
LR – Wide of the MR area on the right and kept going until he was almost out of sight - worked his way back but not close enough - had to handle back to this bird.
22. NAFC-FC HOLLAND CLIFFS BLADE A FINE LINE, “Dozer,” BLM, Alvin Hatcher
Dozer and Alvin came to the line at 8:33 am
F – Swam the right side of the pond and established a hunt both left and right of the fall - got it!
MR – Good line out - but he missed it - hunted and he found it
LR – Came in left of the blind and went deep - worked back to the blind and then out to the bird.
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20. FC-AFC CANDLEWOOD’S TOM TOM, “Drummer,” BLM, Dave Smith
Drummer and Dave came to the line at 8:25 am
F – Appeared to skirt the pond and quickly found his bird.
MR – Missed and got deep of the long bird - looped all the way back to the blind and worked it out to get his bird.
LR – Established a hunt deep and left - continued hunting deep - back to the blind for a few passes but he missed it - He put on a big hunt but he finally located his bird.
Re-Run 10. FC RUNS LIKE A DEERE QA2, “Diesel,” BLM, Jason Baker
Diesel and Jason came back to the line at 8:19 am for their Re-run ...
F – Out of the pond and he stepped on it!
MR – Out to the area with a quick recovery of this bird.
LR – Established a hunt pattern deep and left - he worked to include the area to the right then he was on to the bird.
19. FC BDS BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE, “Rain,” BLF, Hunter Street
Rain and Hunter came to the line at 8:11 am
F – Through the pond and right to her bird.
MR – No problem for Rain - she went right to her bird.
LR – Corrected her line along the left of the path to come in right of the hay bale - she established a hunt a little deep and left but she moved right and got her bird.
Additional Donation
The NRC wanted to make mention (this was not listed in the printed catalog) that they received a workers' party donation and gas from Piney Woods Retriever Club - in addition to all of the other donors. A Big Thank you!
Full List of Workers Party Donors:
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Pick-up 14. FC COPPERTOP FOUR WAYS TO SUNDAY, “Sunday,” BLM, Al Arthur
Sunday and Al came to the line at 8:00 am
F – Into the pond - worked quickly out to the right and his bird.
MR – Under the arc - straight to his bird.
LR – Out under the arc and kept going - could not handle - the gunners came to help out - dog was picked up.
13. FC-AFC MIDWAY’S AVENTADOR, “Jenny,” BLF, Tim Milligan
Jenny and Tim came to the line at 7:52 am
F – Short throw on the bird - Jenny had a tight hunt just deep and right - quickly worked it out
MR – Came in right of the blind - started the hunt deep - came back to the fall area and then her bird.
LR – Drilled it - Perfect Mark!
12. FC TEMPY’S OLIVE JUICE, “Kala,” BLF, Jake Fredericks
Kala and Jake came to the line at 7:46 am
F – Through the pond with a turn and her tail crackin' - she was on her bird!
MR – Under the arc and she took a left to scoop up her bird!
LR – Initial line took her line behind the MR area and then deep - she moved left and arrived deep left to move into the fall area and her bird.
11. FC RAIN’S BASES LOADED, GRAND SLAM, “Slam,” BLM, Jim Beck
Slam and Jim came to the line at 7:40 am
F – Through the pond and onto the bird.
MR – Excellent mark - under the arc and on the bird.
LR – Directly out to the bird - under the arc and right to the bird.
No-Bird 10. FC RUNS LIKE A DEERE QA2, “Diesel,” BLM, Jason Baker
Diesel and Jason came to the line at 7:37 am and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 dogs run.
9. FC ZIPLINE’S JAMESON O’GRADY, “Oz, Ozzie,” BLM, Hunter Street
Ozzie and Hunter came to the line at 7:31 am
F – Under the arc - 2 quick loops and he got it!
MR – Under the arc - a few steps deep but then turned left and quickly got his bird.
LR – Went a little wide right - missed it! - Went deeper and deep right - but he worked his way back to get his bird.
8. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S MOJO MOXY, “Boots,” BLF, Craig Crook
Boots and Craig came to the line at 7:75 am
F – Caught some water on the way out - she put up a hunt and located her bird.
MR – Into the area of the fall under the arc of the bird - she made a couple quick passes and then she had her bird.
LR – Coming in left of the gunners - she drove a little deep, but moved over to include the bird - got it!
7. FC-AFC KIRKWOOD’S ACE OF A HIGHER GRADE, “Deacon,” BLM, Mark Medford
Deacon and Mark came to the line at 7:19 am
F – Good Flyer.
MR – Entered the fall area from the right - he moved left to located his bird.
LR – Arrived under the arc of the bird - drove a bit deep, but quickly corrected and came back to get his bird.
5th Series Test Dogs
Pinch Hitter With The Secret Sauce, “Jake,” BLM
Owner: Michelle Visel
Handler: Michelle Visel
1st Test Dog up was Jake with handler Michelle Visel ... Jake came to the line at 6:55 am
F – Out through the pond and to the bird for an excellent mark.
F – Out through the pond and to the bird for an excellent mark.
MR – Out to the blind - hunted the right side - came back left to the bird behind a hay bale.
LR – Took a line down the left side of the field - came into the area from the left but stayed left away from the bird on the right and had an extended hunt to get over to the right side and his bird.
AFC Bayou-Star Boogie Woogie, “Boogie,” BLF
Owner: Suzan Caire
Handler: Suzan Caire
Owner: Suzan Caire
Handler: Suzan Caire
2nd test dog to the line was Boogie with handler Suzan Caire.... Boogie came to the line at 7:02 am
F – The bird landed at the edge of the water - Boogie went into the pond and quickly came back out with her bird.
MR – Out to the right of the blind for 1 big turn and then quickly she went over to the left side for her bird.
LR – Out deep, but came back to the fall area and got her bird.
This test appears to be taking the dogs between 4-6 minutes to complete
5th Series – Land/Water Triple with an Honor
Series 5
Land/Water Triple with an Honor
The mat is situated on top of a mound facing forth, overlooking a hayfield featuring several hay bales, and cover mowed in wide strips.
This triple is thrown Left, Middle, Right
Bird #1 is a hen pheasant, thrown left to right, landing 293 yards from mat. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the flyer. We will refer to this bird as LR for Left Retired.
Bird #2 is a hen pheasant, thrown right to left, landing 210 yards from the mat. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the flyer. We will refer to this bird as MR for Middle Retired.
Bird #3 is a hen mallard flyer, shot left to right, landing 170 yards from the mat. We will refer to this bird as F for Flyer.
When the dog picks up the last bird, the handler will move left to the honor mat.
This test is taking approximately 6 minutes to complete.
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Land/Water Triple with an Honor
The mat is situated on top of a mound facing forth, overlooking a hayfield featuring several hay bales, and cover mowed in wide strips.
This triple is thrown Left, Middle, Right
Bird #1 is a hen pheasant, thrown left to right, landing 293 yards from mat. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the flyer. We will refer to this bird as LR for Left Retired.
Bird #2 is a hen pheasant, thrown right to left, landing 210 yards from the mat. The gunners retire as soon as the dog is sent for the flyer. We will refer to this bird as MR for Middle Retired.
Bird #3 is a hen mallard flyer, shot left to right, landing 170 yards from the mat. We will refer to this bird as F for Flyer.
When the dog picks up the last bird, the handler will move left to the honor mat.
This test is taking approximately 6 minutes to complete.
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Good Morning - Day 4
Good Morning Everyone! Welcome to day 4 of the National Open. This morning we are kicking off the day with the running of the 5th Series! We have 67 dogs called back to this series.
The weather this morning is currently 55 degrees in the Giddings area with expected highs is the low 80's. It looks like we will have a sunny day, but as always, we will update you with changing conditions as the day goes on.
As you can see, the blog is back up and in action! Fingers crossed that we will not be having any more technology issues!! 🤞But For now, stay tuned as we prepare to start the 5th Series of the National Open! This test will certainly be a challenge! So good luck to all of the handler/dog teams up for the challenge today!
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Callbacks to the 5th Series
67 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 56, 57, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 and 95.
7 dogs dropped: 15, 21, 25, 34, 42, 96 and 97
Dog #7 will start the 5th Series
Tomorrow:Parrott's Property again
6:30 am Test Dog
7:00 am Running Dog
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