Scenes from the outing

Our fall outing and picnic was a complete success. Cathy V.'s conception and execution were beyond compare. There were about 15 attendees, with about a dozen dogs. Clumbers, English Springers, and, naturally, Welsh Springer Spaniels.

Bill T.'s barbequed pork shoulder showed why people spend a house payment buying a Big Green Egg. There is really nothing else to compare that device to when it comes to grilling, smoking, and dry slow cooking.

The dog work was crisp and everyone was helpful. The gay spaniels brought enthusiasm and cheer to their work.

Here are some scenes from the day.

George and Mazie get an early start at the 2011 Hunt Practice Picnic.


Coralee and Rowdy get ready to rumble.

Bill and Hampton share some thoughts.


Amy shows that working a dog sometimes means contemplation and planning.

Larsen busts loose on a hunt dead.

The mid-day picnic was a nice break from the morning's dog work.

Kathy gives Taz a few last-minute pointers.

Al and Johnny consider the finer points of Cathy's shotgunning.

First day of fall

The first day of fall 2011 is Friday, September 23, according to the calendar, but we are getting an early start.

On Sunday, September 18 about 15 of us will meet at Circle W Hunting Preserve in Heflin Alabama to train our dogs, shoot our guns, and eat pulled pork sandwiches at lunchtime. The weather should be perfect, with a starting temperature of 57, and a midday temperature in the low 80s and some clounds. This is a wonderful break from the 70+ morning temperatures we've had through the summer.

We're organizing some dog-oriented games (fetch-the-hotdog?) and some clays games. Maybe some prizes, too.

It won't quite be the EPIC Game Fair or Vintage Cup, but it will be a fine time with some good companionship, canine and human.