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I'm sorry folks that i've had to post this topic but over the last number of weeks a few people have been accusing me of being wetnoseman even to the point of accusing me behind my back at shows. This seems to stem from a suggestion that Billy Craig (Tulsa) was refering to me when he said he knew the identity of wetnoseman on a recent post. I have spoken with Billy about this and he assures me he doesn't believe me to be wetnoseman. Any sane person only has to look at the content and vocabulary of mine and wetnosemans posts, compare the two and draw your own conclusions. I have been attending lurcher shows for many a year now, albeit over the last number of years, not as many as i would like as my dogs were getting on in age. I am very friendly with lots of those who race, show and work their dogs and those who know me will tell you i will speak my mind to your face. It's not my character to come onto any forum under a pseudo name and slander or abuse any person. On the Hunting Life my user name is Dazzam and Dazgail on k9 and they are the ONLY two i use. I'm fed up with all this silly talk and would like to attend some of the remainder of the shows this season and enjoy them, especially with Shanes Castle coming up, with this issue put to bed once and for all.

 

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I'm sorry folks that i've had to post this topic but over the last number of weeks a few people have been accusing me of being wetnoseman even to the point of accusing me behind my back at shows. This

Darren i know we have been mates for 30 odd years but please take my number out of your phone...... :laugh: .you seem to know a lot of dodgey characters from the above posts who want to cut throats ,

i will very soon....i like to play with my prey before i go in for the kill lol

  On 25/06/2012 at 17:42, Dazzam said:

I'm sorry folks that i've had to post this topic but over the last number of weeks a few people have been accusing me of being wetnoseman even to the point of accusing me behind my back at shows. This seems to stem from a suggestion that Billy Craig (Tulsa) was refering to me when he said he knew the identity of wetnoseman on a recent post. I have spoken with Billy about this and he assures me he doesn't believe me to be wetnoseman. Any sane person only has to look at the content and vocabulary of mine and wetnosemans posts, compare the two and draw your own conclusions. I have been attending lurcher shows for many a year now, albeit over the last number of years, not as many as i would like as my dogs were getting on in age. I am very friendly with lots of those who race, show and work their dogs and those who know me will tell you i will speak my mind to your face. It's not my character to come onto any forum under a pseudo name and slander or abuse any person. On the Hunting Life my user name is Dazzam and Dazgail on k9 and they are the ONLY two i use. I'm fed up with all this silly talk and would like to attend some of the remainder of the shows this season and enjoy them, especially with Shanes Castle coming up, with this issue put to bed once and for all.

 

Darren

 

Darren,

 

I can confirm that you and I have had a few robust debates including possibly setting a record for posts on K9! As you say you put your point cogently and with conviction and I respect this. So much that we had you as a line judge for the Master Mc Grath in 2011.. Any chance of you officiating this year - same high rate of pay - your tickets and lunch. It might also be fun to have WNM as one of the other line judges!

 

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  On 25/06/2012 at 17:59, AlbertJ said:
  On 25/06/2012 at 17:42, Dazzam said:

I'm sorry folks that i've had to post this topic but over the last number of weeks a few people have been accusing me of being wetnoseman even to the point of accusing me behind my back at shows. This seems to stem from a suggestion that Billy Craig (Tulsa) was refering to me when he said he knew the identity of wetnoseman on a recent post. I have spoken with Billy about this and he assures me he doesn't believe me to be wetnoseman. Any sane person only has to look at the content and vocabulary of mine and wetnosemans posts, compare the two and draw your own conclusions. I have been attending lurcher shows for many a year now, albeit over the last number of years, not as many as i would like as my dogs were getting on in age. I am very friendly with lots of those who race, show and work their dogs and those who know me will tell you i will speak my mind to your face. It's not my character to come onto any forum under a pseudo name and slander or abuse any person. On the Hunting Life my user name is Dazzam and Dazgail on k9 and they are the ONLY two i use. I'm fed up with all this silly talk and would like to attend some of the remainder of the shows this season and enjoy them, especially with Shanes Castle coming up, with this issue put to bed once and for all.

 

Darren

 

Darren,

 

I can confirm that you and I have had a few robust debates including possibly setting a record for posts on K9! As you say you put your point cogently and with conviction and I respect this. So much that we had you as a line judge for the Master Mc Grath in 2011.. Any chance of you officiating this year - same high rate of pay - your tickets and lunch. It might also be fun to have WNM as one of the other line judges!

 

Albert

 

Albert,

Thanks for your kind words although i hope you've enjoyed the debates and discussions as much as i have. I would be honored and accept to be a line judge at the Master McGrath again this year and thanks for the pay increase as last year it was tickets only :laugh: . This year i can look forward to lunch as well! The saturday should prove to be an exciting day of racing with the Master Mc Grath, Novice Races and the All Irelands.

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My name is Ian Greer and i speak my mind too. and in my opinion you wouldn't be able to judge 2 tortoises crossing a narrow road never mind lurcher racing. You "spoke your mind" once to often on sunday to the wrong person and was totally out of order to do so as you were in the wrong and proved so. i have been attending lurcher shows for 35 years now and never have i had cause to write or speak to anyone in this manner until now. What gives you the right to speak to anyone the way you did on sunday?

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  On 26/06/2012 at 22:21, king lurcher said:

My name is Ian Greer and i speak my mind too. and in my opinion you wouldn't be able to judge 2 tortoises crossing a narrow road never mind lurcher racing. You "spoke your mind" once to often on sunday to the wrong person and was totally out of order to do so as you were in the wrong and proved so. i have been attending lurcher shows for 35 years now and never have i had cause to write or speak to anyone in this manner until now. What gives you the right to speak to anyone the way you did on sunday?

 

Ian,

 

I know you rather better than I know Darren but he did a first class job at the Master McGrath last year and I have no hesitation in having him act as line judge. He and I had robust debates but I have always found it was without rancour.

 

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i too can now confirm for those interested....Dazzam IS NOT wetnoseman.

as for wnm you've just shown yourself to be the mouthpiece that everyone knows you are. I did not direct any comment to or about you on this or any other post yet you come on here and mouth off even when it doesn't concern you. If you where any sort of sportsman you would not hide behind a keypad.

At least when I and a few others have something to say we can do so with our real name added to the post. Thats because we have nothing to hide.

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well flash...its just a matter of time...I know who he is but I am giving him the chance to come forward himself, but he doesn't even have the manners to reply to a post directed at him, he would rather butt it to someone elses conversation.....they say the fox goes to ground when he knows hes being hunted, but he's still easy caught when you know where he is ;)

well going to get my digging gear together...its time i was out hunting again after all theres no season for vermin!!!!!!! :thumbs:

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