Old country jack Hargreaves

[Greyman 28,150]

 

[comanche 2,941]

16 minutes ago, Greyman said:

 

Thanks  for moving this from the General Section Greyman

See if anyone recognises themselves or  any of the other faces or dogs from the 80s.

These two jumped straight out!

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[Daniel cain 45,069]

6 hours ago, comanche said:

Thanks  for moving this from the General Section Greyman

See if anyone recognises themselves or  any of the other faces or dogs from the 80s.

These two jumped straight out!

Top pic is Rodney trotter deffo

[bird 9,864]

enjoyed that nice little jack x whippet , did he say they used racing whippet back to jack Russell , thought it was that,  spot on for that job, marking and catching bolters, never understood  why there not bred more for that job today ?  think old jack   turn in his grave , if he knew that mixi   was about, but prob more of it to day. as lot of places that had rabbits, get that fookin thing, and alot never come back  fact.

[Greyman 28,150]

Phil was a regular judge at a few of the shows I attended back then usually in a white cap 

[OldPhil 5,656]

3 hours ago, Greyman said:

Phil was a regular judge at a few of the shows I attended back then usually in a white cap 

Absolutely, my friend, you've hit the nail on the head! Back in the vibrant 1980s and 1990s, the lurcher scene was buzzing with excitement. Lurcher Shows were popping up every week, ranging from small gatherings to grand events, all across the UK – it was a thrilling era!

Personally, I wasn't a die-hard show enthusiast. The competitive atmosphere and the ultra-enthusiastic crowd weren't exactly my cup of tea. I preferred genuine connections with like-minded individuals rather than diving into the intense world of rosette hunting.

Nonetheless, these shows served as excellent hubs for meeting authentic folks from all corners of the country. We could strategize upcoming trips, delve into discussions about future breeding projects, and share our passion for lurchers. The entire showbiz and the rosette-chasing frenzy might not have been my scene, but those were undeniably halcyon days worth cherishing.

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[comanche 2,941]

3 hours ago, Greyman said:

Phil was a regular judge at a few of the shows I attended back then usually in a white cap 

My Mum took these pictures.

I'm clearly not taking the idea of getting the dog to pose in the ring  very seriouslyLuckily she didn't  bite the Judge

[Black neck 15,863]

3 minutes ago, comanche said:

My Mum took these pictures.

I'm clearly not taking the idea of getting the dog to pose in the ring  very seriouslyLuckily she didn't  bite the Judge

Nice dog and fair pair o strides sir

[Chaff 3,587]

3 minutes ago, comanche said:

My Mum took these pictures.

I'm clearly not taking the idea of getting the dog to pose in the ring  very seriouslyLuckily she didn't  bite the Judge

Did you get a red rosette comanche 

[comanche 2,941]

37 minutes ago, Chaff said:

Did you get a red rosette comanche 

No ,must've  been out-bid Third if I recall..    My daughter will have the rosette somewhere. It'll be in an envelope  with all the others my dogs have won .

It is  a very small envelope

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[OldPhil 5,656]

Securing the third position holds its value when we acknowledge that a rosette gains significance through the recognition of the wisdom and experience, of the one presenting it.

Without such respect, it becomes nothing more than a meaningless trinket, collecting dust and devoid of true worth.

 

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[comanche 2,941]

52 minutes ago, OldPhil said:

Securing the third position holds its value when we acknowledge that a rosette gains significance through the recognition of the wisdom and experience of the one presenting it.

Without such respect, it becomes nothing more than a meaningless trinket, collecting dust and devoid of true worth.

I could get misty-eyed Phil , but l'll just say that the elegantly  waxed lyrics of the above ,blue -toned prose , convey with understated  eloquence  a regard held beyond the  intrinsic value of a yellow ribbon .

Though it may gather dust  ,  it can never be meaningless. 

Or were you taking the mick?

 

 

Edited January 31 by comanche

[comanche 2,941]

1 hour ago, Black neck said:

Nice dog and fair pair o strides sir

Notice how even on a dry midsummer day l've managed to get muddy

She was a good dog . The plain ,untrendy black ,  smooth coated ,nervous pup ,Hancock couldn't shift  .  She turned out  quite fast for a first cross. That chap practicing gynecology on a rabbit burrow is THL 's Bob the Ferret's Dad!

 

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[Peter4190 85]

6 hours ago, Daniel cain said:

Top pic is Rodney trotter deffo

You plonker Rodney 

[Black neck 15,863]

Soup djour Mon amie