unlacedgecko
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Looks like we have another budding romance in the offing...
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Don't you know Gem, patience is a virtue...
not in that case!
Fair one. Although I notice that you haven't supplied a photo yet?
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WEll done milo, a tough decision but I'm glad you are doing the right thing. Best to get it over with and move on.
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Thats a pretty scathing comment ribb. You must know a lot of dishonest people. Such a shame that there are people out there who will sell on a dog with known faults. Surely there is only one option is this case? I once bought an adult dog from an unknown source. It was a massive mistake and not something I will ever repeat. Now I would only buy from people I know/know of (ie friends of friends). Honesty is a rare commodity these days it seems...
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Thats the problem with chat/text I find, it is difficult to convey sarcasm and humour accurately. Marseille in the south of France is pretty nasty in places as well. Medicine Hat in Alberta can get quite rough at times as well. It was Hells Angels weekend last month, and the whole town was put out of bounds. Medicine Hat Citiy Police are allowed to use 1 level of force higher than they are attacked with (ie if you try to punch them they will taser you, come at them with a broken bottle/knife and they shoot). I expect most armed European police forces are similar.
Have you done much hunting in Italy Borat?
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Don't you know Gem, patience is a virtue...
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Sorry to heat that milo, but permission so difficult to gain is very easily lost. It is a hard decision to make, but you are doing the right thing. Hope you have a good season with the other two.
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You are not wrong there. Last time I was in Newcastle, I had some 40+ lass in her daughter's dress start slapping my face (before moving onto punches to the body) because I said the wrong thing. Mind, she was a squaddies ex-wife so she probs was used to pushing blokes about.
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There is a requirement to dress up in Italy. I was in Rome on holiday a couple of years ago and stuck out like a sore thumb in my jeans and checked shirts. Strangest thing I saw was an Italian man wearing a pashmina. The women seem to love the whole Italian thing though, so I wouldn't really worry about it Borat. I'm sure you will be beating them off with a shitty stick soon enough. Just hope you aren't as offensive to their faces as on the internet. That kind of thing will get you a stilleto heel in the back of the head in Newcastle.
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im already there hannah, ive my own traps set locally + was talking to the chairman of my local gunclub + hes promised me all theirs live or dead
all ive got to do now is get the stuff for curing/tanning skins...... advice on products and methods welcomed.... hint hint
Ive found the acid tan method works quite well with rabbit and fox skins. can't see any reason why it wouldnt work with mink.
http://www.ssrsi.org/Onsite/bunny.htm
all you need is some battery acid and some table salt.
cheers
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I think its a cracking idea. Especially if its free. Like the share a hunt with a single idea.
This is me with my pup, before she went missing.
Little bit late for me, as I met my girlfriend through muddymatches.com. its the same sort of idea, but you have to pay for it.
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who is the woman is all your avatars archie? it seems to be the same one every time.
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Im gonna be in Alberta (near Suffield) for work during October. I am planning on having a week of leave in country at the end of the month/start of November. I have often read with interest the stories of people hunting coyotes, wolves, bears and mountain lions with rifles or hound packs. Is there anyone in the area who would let me accompany them on a hunt? Alternatively, could someone point me in the direction of a good outfitter in the area? I am more than willing to travel by aeroplane if need be. I will happily return the favour with an invite to Germany once I get settled and complete my Jagerschien exmas.
Thanks
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Im gonna be in Alberta for work for the whole of October. I plan on having a weeks leave at the end and was hoping to do some kind of hunting in the Northern USA during that week. I have read the coyote hunting topics with interest, as well as the lads who write about hound hunts for cougar and bear. Is there anyone who would be willing to let me tag along? Alternatively, can anyone point me in the direction of a good outfitter? I will be sure to return the favour in future once I get settled in Germany (after I complete my Jagerschien licence exams). Thanks very much,
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Im gonna be in Alberta for work for the whole of October. I plan on having a weeks leave at the end and was hoping to do some kind of hunting in the Northern USA during that week. I have read the coyote hunting topics with interest, as well as the lads who write about hound hunts for cougar and bear. Is there anyone who would be willing to let me tag along? Alternatively, can anyone point me in the direction of a good outfitter? I will be sure to return the favour in future once I get settled in Germany (after I complete my Jagerschien licence exams). Thanks very much,
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Cleo is still missing. any info please let me know.
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Thanks very much for all the replies lads. Im away with work for the next month (on a plane in about 2 hours) but will look up the posted contacts when I get back in September. Thanks again for the info, really helpful.
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Glad to hear your getting better and healing well. I dont remember the 80s Im afraid. My first proper memories are of watching the Gulf War on the news in 1991.
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Im not really old enough to remember Margret Thatcher to be honest... I do admire the attitude she showed when facing the Falklands invaision and the Iranian Embassy Siege. I think the politicians of today would be far too scared of offending someone to robustly respond to these situations like she did.
Hows your ankle healing?
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Thanks for the info erik. Im into shooting and stalking as well, so I think it will be worth it. I have all the necessary locating equipment, but as I was saying to Panna, Im lacking a dog at the moment. If you ever need a hand with a shovel, or are generous to let me come watch your dogs work, I would enjoy that very much.
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Cheers for the reply erik. Thanks for the bump panna. I'm in Lower Saxony near Gutersloh. I intend on getting my German hunting licence (Jagdschein) as soon as possible. The only problem I have at the minute is I dont have a dog as my terrier died a few weeks before I left UK. I havent been able to replace her yet as work is busy, and I dont have as much time as I would like to spend on a dog. I have all the locator equipment but lacking that key ingredient. It is a shame that the Germans don't dig. Do you know of any local digging clubs I could join where I could watch other people's dogs work/help with the digging?
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No worries mate. So do you consider yourself Irish, Scottish or British? I was born in Northern England. However, as far as families go, I haven't got a clue where mine come from originally. My mother is from Northern England as well, but I have only ever met one of my grandparents. Not that it bothers me. I hold a British passport, and have always considered myself as British.
Nothing wrong with being a cynic. I'm told I'm pretty cynical myself. When I say Im conservative, I mean that Im slightly right of centre, rather than a fan of David Cameron. I'll agree with you there about the politicans fighting wars. I always said that if Tony Blair really believed in Iraq/Afghanistan then he would have sent his eldest son into the Army, rather than packing him off to uni to get pissed in the street and give police officers false names/addresses (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/822513.stm). Unfortunately, when people like Harriet Harman wont even walk around their constituency without a stab proof vest, there is no chance of any of them putting on a uniform and taking up a gun.
Thanks for your good wishes. Im just starting the process, so it will be at least 12months before I get there, if I do. But hopefully they will need someone of my specific skills (whateever they are!).
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Ug ...good luck in your quest to become a Maori. When you talk about British culture just what do you mean?
cheers undisputed. Ill be sure to post lots of topics on how the hunting is in NZ. Your comment on becomeing a Maori is not lost on me. Indigineous people in New Zealand are a minority as they have been surpassed by the more populous and technologically superior whites, mainly from Europe. Things for them are not as bad as they were by they are not perfect by any means. I will learn a good deal more about maori culture before I land and during my time in country. However, Maori is not the only, or even the prevalent culture in New Zealand now. I would say that the culture is mainly white, european and christian. It will not be the same as the UKs, but I will learn it and assimilate as best I can. Just as I am currently learning German and undertaking training for my Jagdschein (German hunting licence) as I am working in Germany. I also observe their laws and customs (ie not washing my car anywhere but a designated car wash, or not cutting my grass on a sunday). While here I pay some German taxes, and all UK taxes.
With regard to British culture I mean white christian family values. The culture which prizes honesty, hard work, independence from the state (ie not being on welfare), privacy of the individual, hunting, treating all citizens equally and recognising that humans are more important than animals, and that animals are animals, not people. I despair of the media led anthropomorphism of animals these days. Man is superior to animals by virtue of the fact he can make guns. Those which were prevelant in British society before during and after the 2nd world war. I recognise that women did not have the vote until after the 2nd world war. Before large scale as good as unregulate immigration began in this country. As a white christian(ish) family man of conservative political leanings and a rural background I would like to see similar characteristics in my government and the way I am governed. As I do not see these things reflected in the UK government or society, I am doing my best to leave.
What about you undisputed, what do you see as british culture? What is your ethnic/religious background and political leanings? These are not questions to incite a witch hunt or zenophobic ravings/abuse. I merely ask as you know mine and I am curious to yours.
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My sister had one a few years ago. Funny little thing. Very tame and very friendly, but a bit pointless. He was a weather (castrated male) so couldn't milk it. Hair was too short to clip it. And she wouldn't let me eat it, so just seemed to be a way of turning grass into shit... Strong as for his size. Have read about people training them to pull carts and the like. Very low maintenance on the care side, just needed his feet trimed once in a while. Easy enough to do if you have any experience with sheep. Best to get them dehorned at a young age though. Can sting a bit otherwise.
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It might be scathing pal, but its true. And has been a known fact in not only the lurcher world but the dog world in general...
Milo, take it out again, on its own pal, what have you to lose. take it were there is a public footpath and sheep, and it isnt your permission. you may end up paying for a sheep, so what. Or you may end wondering why she did that to the other sheep, and she isnt doing it now. Just give it a try pal...
You are right, it is true. It is the same for horses unfortunately. I think it is a bad idea to take it somewhere else though. Might not be on his permission, but it could be some one elses. Its a bit jack don't you reckon? And at this time of year when some ewes will be in lamb the damage could be more than just one sheep.