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At 4:47am on July 28, 2009, Ossian said…: Hi Dave
ok spill the beans on the Gordon FT - I have my reservations about some of todays Gordons in the field. Penny Darragh's ones are ok and one or two but it seems to me they have lost the ability to cut through rough ground. They rocking horse over the top of it and wear themselves done in no time.

Your observations??

We were represented at the CLA and managed to come away with a trophy for the best stand ah well recognition where you can get it!

Thanks for the feedback on HD stand. They are all quite new to the outdoor events (I have done the Royal Highalnd Show for years) and they like a bit of encouragement.

Think you might have been talking to either Pauline (she does assessment for us) or a lady with a double barrell name ending in Lamberton who is one of our speakers)

They didnt make their volunteers pay from the Southern Society did they?
You get an allocation of passes for every stand and then we pay for the other peole we bring in. When I changed the format of our stand at RHS two years ago I had about 20 hearing dogs over the four days along with my team. We paid a discount price for the tickets but we paid for them. I would be inclined to say thanks but Iam busy. Volunteers give of their time and their energy (in your case your skills)the least they can do is pay to get you in!

Evie

At 1:07pm on September 30, 2009, Margaret Mazan said…: hi glad u found me I wouldn't have found you! He is out at Setter and Pointer. I will be at Gundog Breeds.

maggie

At 12:06pm on October 24, 2009, Margaret Mazan said…: Hi Evie - getting really excited now it is only 2 weeks to Jarnos big day!!! and then at Gundog Breeds the following week! Hope you are well and are going to Setter and Pointer. I am busy making a patchwork benching rug at the mo. Have been doing some roadwork and using a high stand to feed him on it seems to be doing the trick

Take Care
Maggie and Jarno and his red cousins

At 6:33am on October 26, 2009, Ossian said…: Hi Margaret
look forward to seeing you at setter and pointer. You can say hello to Irish CHAMPION Dalriach Infamous Grouse!
Fergal ran his qualifier in the Wicklow mountain trial yesterday and passed.

At 11:24am on October 26, 2009, Dee Rance said…: Hi there, Thanks for the invite, but I really don't have anything to show at the moment, try again after February I will be open for open shows then, the more the merrier, haven't really done that many open shows since I have been up here, but will have to start, (the two girls are now retired), so only have one to show in the future, Who is the judge????
Dee and the gang

At 11:36am on October 26, 2009, Ossian said…: Judge is Carol Moore Gadhelic Gordons. I am just trying to make sure she has a good entry of Reds and IRWS/ she is a good judge and she has agreed to travel from Wales for most of the gundogs and the group.
Can you pass this on
Ta Dee

At 12:16pm on November 2, 2009, Margaret Mazan said…: Hi Evie

Thanks for the reply - it never cmae through on my page or comment thread!!! just seen it on your page.
We are going to our training tomorrow for our last time befors Saturday! He stands really well but moving mmn!!! is another thing hope Jaqui won't be too embarrised by him - could be ground please swallow me up type of day!! How many puppies are out at the moment - do you know? Is it 1, 2, or 3 that qualifys in R & W's puppies
Take Care

Maggie and Jarnox

At 3:26pm on November 2, 2009, Ossian said…: I think its 1st 2nd and third
Evie

At 5:09pm on November 8, 2009, Margaret Mazan said…: Sorry we missed you - I couldn't take Jarno in for the puupy in breed as I was in the red ring with Gil
See you next week at Gundog breeds

Maggiexx

At 5:14pm on November 8, 2009, Ossian said…: Margaret
can you email me PM on eviejohnstone@yahoo.co.uk

At 3:45pm on November 16, 2009, Margaret Love said…: Hi - yes Margaret put up a good arguement for it - so have entered Caley (dog) as Islay (bitch) has just been spayed and i dont think she would be ready in time. However i do warn everyone i have never shown before and it could be hilarious !!!

At 9:03am on November 25, 2009, Margaret Mazan said…: Hi your email got thru and also your comment made it to my page!!
Maggiexx

At 4:27pm on December 4, 2009, Margaret Love said…: Hi Evie - panicking a bit about it but also looking forward to seeing the other IRWS owners and dogs. We are bringing both Caley & Islay although we have only entered Caley. See you then
Margaret

At 5:56am on January 8, 2010, Silvia said…: LOL hi Evie you are here as welll ...

At 10:43am on January 11, 2010, Silvia said…: the Gordon here just love it ! see the one I put up from old fellow Hunter

At 5:50am on February 13, 2010, Yvonne H said…: Hiya to you too. Hope you are well......Just found the European Winners tv show with Jane and another in the background........!!!!!

At 6:00am on February 13, 2010, Yvonne H said…: Will it ever be that warm again?..........See you at Crufts?

At 8:51am on March 12, 2010, ursula wilby said…: Unfortunatly no Crufts this year!
I am not a great show-person anyhow and have normally just gone when I have worked there.
Pity, I would like to meet up with some more people on this site in "real life". That would be my reason for going...have fun! :-)

At 5:21am on March 31, 2010, Ruth Findlay said…: Hi Ossian,
I notice that you have given Rosey some information about trainers/behaviourists in Scotland. I have a specific problem with one of our girls. Its only when she is on the lead and another dog comes towards her - she barks in its face. In a formal show or obedience setting while "working" she doesn't do it, but outside the ring or round the hall, she does. Otherwise she is a sweetie, loving and eager to please - very obedient. I live in Angus. Many thanks if you can help.

At 7:55am on March 31, 2010, Ruth Findlay said…: Thanks Ossian. I've been trying different solutions, unsuccessfully for about two years. Any help will be welcome.