muncher Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) I had the horrible decision on Monday to put my 5 year old lab down due to a tumour between her lungs. I didn't know how I would feel going without her and woodie together but I didn't find it as bad as I thought I might. I took this afternoon off as a farmer friend of mine called to say his barley drilling had a lot of pigeons on it. I arrived to find the best part of 750 down feeding hard, so I didn't wait to see if they would come back after I scared them off I just set up. I had 10 plastic shells and no dead birds for the rotory. That was a mistake as it took me and hour to shoot 2. Then they stated to decoy quite well and I was shooting quite well with several doubles helping to boost the decoys. The rain showers were a pain but seemed to get birds moving, but I didn't get the amount of birds I expected but I managed to pick up 44 and enjoyed myself, and was impressed how well Woodie worked today. One of her last retrieves, cracking dog with a lot of character. Edited March 20, 2020 by muncher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 I am sorry to hear about your bitch. I believe I met that dog. Five years is far too early for the dog to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, JDog said: I am sorry to hear about your bitch. I believe I met that dog. Five years is far too early for the dog to go. Yes you must have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Sorry to hear about the Lab, that is a shame. A great bag of pigeons though, well shot. Do my eyes deceive me or is that a side by side you have used there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, aga man said: Sorry to hear about the Lab, that is a shame. A great bag of pigeons though, well shot. Do my eyes deceive me or is that a side by side you have used there? Your eyes deceive you, it's a triple crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 minute ago, muncher said: Your eyes deceive you, it's a triple crown. Wow, very impressive. Never actually seen one before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 I shoot well with it but fit must be slightly wrong, it's my fowling piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 A good report spoilt with the sad news of your lovely looking bitch , at least you have got another nice one to take your mind off the one you have just lost . How old is Woodie , and will he be used for fowling ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 He is five this year, and he is a brilliant goose dog, very strong in the tide etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Looking at him with a much closer photo he look in superb condition and could easily cope with the stronger tides up your way . 4 minutes ago, muncher said: He is five this year, and he is a brilliant goose dog, very strong in the tide etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 A very sad loss , working dogs break your heart , I'm sure you will have plenty of treasured memories on a wind swept shore just with your dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Remember her at her best. She'll always be with you. f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Sorry to hear of your sad news Jules . Good man for getting back out shooting 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 It never gets any easier. Sad news indeed and a young dog....been there too many times and know full well the hurt. Good move to get out with Woodie....he looks a character.... and those 40 odd pigeons will be remembered for a long time along with that young companion who couldn't share it with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 6 hours ago, Walker570 said: It never gets any easier. Sad news indeed and a young dog....been there too many times and know full well the hurt. Good move to get out with Woodie....he looks a character.... and those 40 odd pigeons will be remembered for a long time along with that young companion who couldn't share it with you. Woodie is certainly a character, and also the arch nemesis of my dog! R.I.P Rudi. Only saw her a week ago. Such a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Sad news and good news a rare combination, a bit like your crown, that looks heavy and cumbersome. thanks for the report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Help me out please whats a triple crown. Did the dog show signs of missing freind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, dad said: Help me out please whats a triple crown. Did the dog show signs of missing freind It’s a 3 barrel shotgun a very nice gun 2 barrels side by side and one on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Old farrier said: It’s a 3 barrel shotgun a very nice gun 2 barrels side by side and one on top Wow is that better than a standard 3 shot auto they must be heavy are they single trigger do they break like a s.s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) Yes it does open like a sxs, and I'm not sure he did while working,to be honest the last to trips is the best behaved he has ever been. Possibly worried he is next! I had to out 5 ounces in the stock to balance it up. But it handles very well for 9 1/2lb I've shot triples on pigeons and pinks with it, U bought it around Xmas. To give you a rough idea if the layout. Sorry yes they are a single trigger, some say the trigger pull is heavy but not on this one. Edited March 22, 2020 by muncher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 3 hours ago, muncher said: Yes it does open like a sxs, and I'm not sure he did while working,to be honest the last to trips is the best behaved he has ever been. Possibly worried he is next! I had to out 5 ounces in the stock to balance it up. But it handles very well for 9 1/2lb I've shot triples on pigeons and pinks with it, U bought it around Xmas. To give you a rough idea if the layout. Sorry yes they are a single trigger, some say the trigger pull is heavy but not on this one. Much appreciated thanks it looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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