Underdog Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Well, woodcock actually, I missed the second bird! I don't take many now but do like a couple a season but only with frontloaders nowadays. I walked a place that holds plenty and boy did I miss old Tia today, she never missed a squat wood cock! Jess walked past one within inches today and it stayed put! I love these ancient birds, the ones that arose where always behind stuff, that is except for this chap! The hammers were already back when he lifted and a quick snap shot as he turned to go around an obstacle left me with nothing but feathers drifting away with the smoke! Once again I missed Tia as I fumbled making the retrieve. Tia my darling I missed you today and every time I think of you my heart sinks. Here is one of Tia and me after a long retrieve and my first woodcock with a flintlock. To Tia U. Errr nope, this was the first one. And it is a better photo. Sorry. Edited December 29, 2015 by Underdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Well done on the woodcock , a meal and some memories. You need to get yourself another spaniel UD you can offer one a great life as you did Tia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Oddly enough, my Mrs is on about having a pup! Said no to me for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Oddly enough, my Mrs is on about having a pup! Said no to me for years! Get one quick before she changes her mind ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Well done, it's the greatest prize, I shot my first woodcock 52 years ago I can still recall that memory I marvel in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Well done, it's the greatest prize, I shot my first woodcock 52 years ago I can still recall that memory I marvel in it.:-) Get one quick before she changes her mind ! Gentle now, reassembling a plutonium atom is easier than getting her heels dug out once dug in!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Get one quick before she changes her mind ! simple storm into house with a wet sack in one hand and damp pup inside your coat and say to your good lady hold this while I call the rspca to take it away found it in the river 😚😋 This plan works best after 5 on a Friday when your local branch is shut 😊😉 Seriously UD get one All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 If you don't mind me asking Underdog - what happened to Tia? http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/326927-tia/ simple storm into house with a wet sack in one hand and damp pup inside your coat and say to your good lady hold this while I call the rspca to take it away found it in the river This plan works best after 5 on a Friday when your local branch is shut Seriously UD get one All the best Of Top advice OF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Worked for me Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Lol, brilliant idea :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 simple storm into house with a wet sack in one hand and damp pup inside your coat and say to your good lady hold this while I call the rspca to take it away found it in the river 😚😋 This plan works best after 5 on a Friday when your local branch is shut 😊😉 Seriously UD get one All the best Of Devious, and brilliant. UD - well-played, always look forward to your little mooches. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 An enjoyable read and great photographs as always, well done on the woodcock. I agree with Fenboy a new pup, soon, not as a replacement but to pass on all you and Tia learned together, you could offer a fantastic home to your new spaniel doing exactly what they are bread for, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Great pictures a write up U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Magical stuff fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Thanks kind gents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENGRASS Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Top draw UD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Nice one U, another great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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