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1st Annual RTF Training Jamboree!

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#1 · (Edited)
OK, this has been discussed many times.
I have talked to the janitor and he approves.
Therefore, I will try my best to make this happen.

#1--We need some smart people that can plan events to help us.
#2--WE need a location that can accomadate probably a dozen or so dogs to start.
(hopefully more!)
#3--We need ideas on the format.

Here is what I have in mind.

Central location, southern IN/IL or St Louis area.
Saturday training, tailgate afterwards.
Pot luck eliminates any cost or catering.
Everybody brings something.

Sunday morning training.

Equipment;
I have 3 SoG's but I am sure there could be enough if a few join in..

I thought maybe we could do a typical club set up.
Maybe 3 or 4 marks various distances.
3 or 4 blinds various distances and complexity.

Some fun competitions like a 5 bird scramble, fastest retrieve etc.
Share your ideas on stuff to run.


Every level of dog would be welcome!!!!

If you could help, pm me please or post here.

WE are going to make something happen.
I am thinking mid-March to mid-April.

BTW--me, Elvis and the Redhead will bring CC cookies!!!:D

What do you think?
Thanks,
 
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#41 ·
If Howard comes down he gets the accomadations of The Shed--great room/kitchen/bath/bedroom. And he can stay as long as he wants. :) He already knows what the wetlands offer--he has given me several marks to run off of pictures. They are full. Water is shallow and should be nice and warm by April.
 
#43 ·
Hey Howard start driving......you can't beat that offer anywhere.... I am gonna try to make it if my BOSS says I can go.......LOL.
 
#51 ·
Movin' on up! Here's a trivia question: Whose mom plays the wife in the couple that's the Jeffersons' neighbor in that TV series? (the lady married to the white guy with the British accent)

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I don't know who the guitar picker Stan references is, (although I wish it were the guy referenced in the question above) but I'm hoping for Kip Kemp. I hear he's darn good on the axe.

I've seen the "shed". It is several iterations above what I would consider a shed. I'd consider it a guest cabin.

Chris
 
#53 ·
Originally Posted by Gun_Dog2002 Nancy you get the beaver problem taken care of? duk4me;1068499 said:
Beavers in a warm shallow pond ain't a problem.
If you really need I know a thing or two - imagine that :rolleyes:- about trapping beaver and can bring traps - if you buy the trapping licence "you can trap them" ;-) - my dad makes a "secret bait"

I am for sure coming I don't have a stats test near then so I will be free:p
 
#54 ·
The Date is chosen;

4/6&7/13

It is basically in central Illinois.

Near Decatur between Springfield and Champaign/Urbana


More to follow.
 
#59 ·
The Date is chosen;

4/6&7/13


It is basically in central Illinois.

Near Decatur between Springfield and Champaign/Urbana

More to follow.

If you could, let me know if you will attend.
There are some surprises already!
 
#61 ·
The Date is chosen;

4/6&7/13


It is basically in central Illinois.

Near Decatur between Springfield and Champaign/Urbana

More to follow.

If you could, let me know if you will attend.
There are some surprises already!
So, is the attendance list going to be public, or will it be a surprise?

I'm very picky about whom I am seen with, you see.
 
#62 ·
Ya'll have fun! Too early in the year for my annual migration. I have to work at least until May to afford the rest of the year!
 
#65 ·
Stan did you just volunteer me as a "mebbe"? Lol
 
#68 · (Edited)
FO SHO;
Chris A
Nancy P
Justin S
Byron Musick
Matt Gasaway

MEBBE:
Mosse Gooser
Jon Couch
M&K
Huntinman
Matt Gasaway
Luvalab
Pat Addis
MJH
Duckheads
Labs R us
Sundown49 aka Otey
Lizard55033
blinddogmaddie
Mary Lynn Metras
Scully
MomofTess




BTW: No more than 2 animals per person, that could be 2 dogs or 2 beavers or any combination of dogs and beavers not to exceed 2!!


BTW#2: Chris and I will be more or less line managers, every dog of any level will get to do what they want, how they want.
No pressure, no judgement, just a great opportunity to meet some great people, play with our dogs and LAUGH!!!!

Youse most likely will get to hear Elvis sing!!!!!:shock:

That is the whole gig!
 
#77 · (Edited)
So if I bring 1 dog, I can only bring 1 bird? Or does that apply only to LIVE animals?;-)

FO SHO;
BTW: No more than 2 animals per person, that could be 2 dogs or 2 beavers or any combination of dogs and beavers not to exceed 2!!


That is the whole gig!
 
#96 ·
I guess I'll have to change my maybe to a yes, then
However I'll probably have to not let the gf know my plans. She gets suspicious when I'm unsupervised in an area where there are beavers going through a drought, lurking around with access to ho boots and the like:)
 
#74 · (Edited)
EWWWWWW.....I ain't going anywhere what lets biker trash hang out!!!!

BTW---Is that your Golden in the pictures???
 
#75 ·
put me down as a maybe, if he gets his Master Agility title on Friday/Saturday, we might be able to just come for a while Sunday. Only about 3 hours from me.
 
#76 ·
Moonshines owner has a sweet golden. Love them both. I'm a regular at Shine. Best Burgers in the world. Seriously. As for the bikers--they totally rock. I love checking out their rides. Very colorful. We will have to be there by 11:15 on Saturday to beat the bikes. Trust me on this. You can't come down to Casey IL and NOT go to Moonshine.
 
#80 ·
April 6th & 7th, 2013

Hope you can make it!
 
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