old timer123 367 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 you want to live in the midlands mate,, then you will think ground his bad,, Exactly, on my permission im happy with a couple of bunnies, to get numbers means a 4 hour round trip, ££££ on diesel and effort, trouble is most are quick to piss and moan and not put the effort in.........Although they can spend hours whinging about it on here............ too true lol lol Quote Link to post
iworkwhippets 12,689 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Plenty of bunnies out there if you are prepared to go find em, never a shortage Quote Link to post
toby1066 413 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 most folk have to travel if they want good land with lots of game theres not many of us lucky enough to have it on the doorstep Quote Link to post
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Me and my mate will go lamping local tonight we've about 6/7 fields to do which may result in 3/4 runs each dog but its 10 minutes walk from my house.Not much I know but its all about being out I think...........numbers are good but I think its people's addiction to catching numbers that ruins their own enjoyment of the sport. 2 Quote Link to post
iworkwhippets 12,689 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 most folk have to travel if they want good land with lots of game theres not many of us lucky enough to have it on the doorstep Suppose im one of the lucky ones then, practically on my doorstep, its rural where i live, but i like to get about, change of scenery and all that Quote Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Me and my mate will go lamping local tonight we've about 6/7 fields to do which may result in 3/4 runs each dog but its 10 minutes walk from my house.Not much I know but its all about being out I think...........numbers are good but I think its people's addiction to catching numbers that ruins their own enjoyment of the sport. Its about getting out Johnny, its definately not about numbers for me BUT i think a few nights during the season at numbers does test the dog and give you an insight into its character and ability Quote Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 most folk have to travel if they want good land with lots of game theres not many of us lucky enough to have it on the doorstep Suppose im one of the lucky ones then, practically on my doorstep, its rural where i live, but i like to get about, change of scenery and all that At my last house within two minutes i could be out the house and onto deer/fox/rabbit/hare/squirrel but is till travelled regularly as i think its does the hunter and dog good, i think its easy to get stuck in your own bubble, i know i did for many a year, when you travel on different ground, see other folks dogs and get out your comfort zone you see what sort of dog you really have Quote Link to post
old timer123 367 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 most folk have to travel if they want good land with lots of game theres not many of us lucky enough to have it on the doorstep Suppose im one of the lucky ones then, practically on my doorstep, its rural where i live, but i like to get about, change of scenery and all that At my last house within two minutes i could be out the house and onto deer/fox/rabbit/hare/squirrel but is till travelled regularly as i think its does the hunter and dog good, i think its easy to get stuck in your own bubble, i know i did for many a year, when you travel on different ground, see other folks dogs and get out your comfort zone you see what sort of dog you really have heard yours are rhubarb lol lol lol only kidding old boy dont wanna feel the long arm of simmo lol or is it simo ? Quote Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 most folk have to travel if they want good land with lots of game theres not many of us lucky enough to have it on the doorstep Suppose im one of the lucky ones then, practically on my doorstep, its rural where i live, but i like to get about, change of scenery and all that At my last house within two minutes i could be out the house and onto deer/fox/rabbit/hare/squirrel but is till travelled regularly as i think its does the hunter and dog good, i think its easy to get stuck in your own bubble, i know i did for many a year, when you travel on different ground, see other folks dogs and get out your comfort zone you see what sort of dog you really have heard yours are rhubarb lol lol lol only kidding old boy dont wanna feel the long arm of simmo lol or is it simo ? I have no idea what rhubarb is call me shirley if you like Quote Link to post
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 feck me simo whats up with you -- 2 sensible posts on the trot ,. Quote Link to post
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) feck me simo whats up with you -- 2 sensible posts on the trot ,. or should it be 2 posts that make sense Edited September 20, 2011 by the_stig Quote Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 feck me simo whats up with you -- 2 sensible posts on the trot ,. or should it be 2 posts that make sense Either or.............normal business will resume shortly............ Quote Link to post
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Me and my mate will go lamping local tonight we've about 6/7 fields to do which may result in 3/4 runs each dog but its 10 minutes walk from my house.Not much I know but its all about being out I think...........numbers are good but I think its people's addiction to catching numbers that ruins their own enjoyment of the sport. Its about getting out Johnny, its definately not about numbers for me BUT i think a few nights during the season at numbers does test the dog and give you an insight into its character and ability Yes Sim its all about being out I travel a bit aswell and your right about taking the dogs away from their comfort zone...............knowing your dog as the ability to adapt to different ground and more quarry is a great fillet for man and dog. 1 Quote Link to post
old timer123 367 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 most folk have to travel if they want good land with lots of game theres not many of us lucky enough to have it on the doorstep Suppose im one of the lucky ones then, practically on my doorstep, its rural where i live, but i like to get about, change of scenery and all that At my last house within two minutes i could be out the house and onto deer/fox/rabbit/hare/squirrel but is till travelled regularly as i think its does the hunter and dog good, i think its easy to get stuck in your own bubble, i know i did for many a year, when you travel on different ground, see other folks dogs and get out your comfort zone you see what sort of dog you really have heard yours are rhubarb lol lol lol only kidding old boy dont wanna feel the long arm of simmo lol or is it simo ? I have no idea what rhubarb is call me shirley if you like all shirleys i know dont look like orang u tangs :laugh: Quote Link to post
lurchers 2,878 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 i would rather get a couple nowa days.the days of 60-8- a night has long gone for me by the time you get back gut,skin and sell surplus its not worth the hassel.just enough to fill the freezer for a bit of game pie does me.but i still have to travel like everyone else its nice to get the peace and quiet . Quote Link to post
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