Bosun11
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If your vet says the toe needs to come off, I'd get a second opinion. Don't trust most vets. A mate's dog got in a fight with his other, and the vet wanted to take the front leg off. Second opinion from a 'better' vet and the dog will heal fine to run again. Most vets are anti's
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Never tried one. Must change that...
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Love them both... Seen today a 'new' trailer for Rambo First Blood, starring Tom... Not sure about that...
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That's not a bad thing mate, tbh it was far too hot. The guys and gals at Conwy did go above and beyond for dog (and human) welfare but it was bloody uncomfortable...
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Can't better that...
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It was a different 'Liverpool Billy' that had that first full saluki import, a good few years before BG had his.
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Willy's gone, but Billy's still here... I remember one of those imports, slipped on a hare on the Lydiate fields on Altcar. About 60 yards slip, the dog got right up on that hare and gave it a half turn, back on it again and this time the hare made a full turn. The dog just kept running straight, and sailed off into the distance, never to return. A week later I believe it was spotted going past Watford Gap Services... Not sure if it went through the tunnel, or got the ferry back home..!
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It was the first time I'd ever gone over a hound, and as expected her temperament was exceptional, which didn't help with judging, as she was like putty. Tadpole was a sweetheart. I'd agree, the hounds I seen were all carrying a bit more than they would in winter, but the young man showing her, said he'd been getting her out for a few walks with the show coming up.
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Got to judge the champion hound, for the overall champion at the Conwy Valley yesterday....
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Lovely pup that. Best of luck with it Neil
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I'd agree mate, she was defo my fave out of all of em. Got better with age too...
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From his FB page he's, as he always was, into a bit of everything. A roofer by trade, he does his herbal remedies under the name of the fenland forager. Sells samphire and other edibles etc. Lives an interesting life by the looks of it. He probably will still keep a whippet or two, and I know he still has those Alunte things.
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Like that Keep us updated on his progress
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Darren Gallagher is still very much around, you'll find him on Facebook
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Cheers, the house is from the 30's, so it's that old. Was bloody awful when we first moved in, and for a few years, I had much more to concentrate on. When I did finally shape it up, I was really pleased. And although for 'the rest of the garden' it's in the wrong place, it's original, so it stays... -
Tragedy chants have been around since, at least, the 60's and probably before. They were at their peak in the early 70's and I remember then as a kid 7 or 8 years old, with my mates, taunting Man U fans, on their way to either Goodison or Anfield (we were never fussy!) with a quick rendition of "who's that lying on the runway.." before legging it, hoping there'd be murder after the game, which there usually was. Fighting chants were always the best though, the classic you've just quoted and the " Your going home in a St Johns ambulance" etc. Halcyon days...
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Wind & Woodpeckers... Last nights wind damage to my old apple tree. I wonder how long it's got left... Shaped it up a few years back so everything is now hand pickable, as the fruit is really good. And i keep taking off any new shoots growing upward twice a year. Since then it's produced in abundance every season, which is great, as me and the dogs love an apple. Problem is, it's diseased, and getting weaker each year. The bloody woodpecker has been having a field day and just about hollowed the tree out, so I've added wire to keep it off. The trees angle is also getting wor
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Last night's damage to my old apple tree...
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Those bin lickers were just looking an sniffing it. I'm with Charts, culls, the lot of em..!
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Thankfully I've not had such an injury for over 20 years, and these days I've got a couple of close friends who can instantly deal with a situation like that. Way back when, I'd have to book the dog in to see two friends of mine, Mr Spear & Mr Jackson...
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If they were ripped, i can stitch or staple myself mate. Broken legs would be a different matter. I wouldn't be taking a dog to my vets, all anti's in there, wouldn't have any knowing my business.
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Same here, got them 24 hours. For such stuff mine are insured. I wouldn't take em for anything hunting related, but for general illness, I use that. My old dog I got from Joe Ox has a tumor in it's colon, that was all done on insurance. Saved us a pretty penny. If a dog damaged itself hunting, I'll treat it, and if I can't it's time to say goodbye...
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Oh wow, what a beautiful pup... I do love a black n tan Keep us updated...