will.f11 24 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 seems like a decent enough bloke. I just think sometimes when we are all argueing that perhaps WE brought on the ban? we need to stick together guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Markbrick: I spoke to him earlier about a hunting matter, and he couldn’t resist in letting me know how it had all kicked off today, so I have just spent time reading a few dozen pages of grown up dribble,......well what ever flicks your switches He did however ask me to post on here what I thought of him, and why not....I know the guy well enough unlike most on the internet Mark - the once northern now converted southerner is a loud spoken say it as it is type. He has done well for himself in life and is now very fortunate to be able to live the life that some on here only dream of....the nice house, family, cars, boats blah blah blah it’s very nice..... but what is actually nice is he can hunt when he wants, how he wants across the land that surrounds him, and as a result, he has some very able dogs that can take quantities of game and get good at it. His quite obviously a man of some experience when it comes to running dogs, but equally he knows his limitations, and for example has often admitted to me that ferreting is not a skill he is profound in. As a REAL LIFE person, he is very hospitable who will tell you all about his dogs, how they are running, what they are not doing and what he wants from them. He will also give an opinion straight to your face about yours, and he isn’t often far wrong......now some may take this personal, but I recon that most who have met him in person would agree that the guy is ok....and you'd walk the field with him any time. Being a retired man, Mark does have plenty of time on his hands, and maybe that is why he canes the internet so much! (I tell him there is more to life) Two years ago, if I was reading Marks post, I'd think the guy was a loon and that his dogs ought to be dead by now...and in fact a lot of his posts still make me cringe!.....he really does come across bad....the reason why.?.... Well Mark is illiterate, he really does struggle to type. His spoken English is hard enough, that’s just a northern thing .......but I recall Marks early attempts to be accepted as a competent dogman failed on the internet. It’s very hard to get accepted on clickie sites, and Mark started on straight away about his purpose bred pups, bragging how well they were doing at lure coursing etc etc.......and then the flack began....and I issued some too! – unfortunately he has never forgotten and now seeks to undo! Mark backed off a little as I recall....and several months later I met him at a show, we had a proper chat, he reminded me I had given him grief about is little dogs, and spend the whole weekend showing me how well they were doing around the show circuit..etc etc..This was ok, but what was more interesting to me and the proof I needed was the overall condition of his dogs, in particular Lady the brindle bitch.....it was at this point that I decided the man must know something about dogs and that I wanted to see them work before I decided in full about the man Later that year he invited me over to his place lamping, I needed plenty of rabbits to throw at one of my dogs and since that point in time, Mark has been a good hunting pal, calling, asking after me, the dogs and family, inviting me over again and again, giving me all the game to take home, offering to put me up,....... not trying to convert me to the legend of Markbrick, but simply just trying to be a decent host......I'll thank him for it one day... .....but in the mean time keep the invites coming His dogs do run nice, not currently the best I have ever seen but a joy to watch none the less. The Black bitch I never fancied much last season but this year she has come into her own....and if she continues to improve will be certainly one of the better lamp dogs I have seen run. We have had quite open and frank discussions about the merits and limits to his dogs....its what folk do when they are keen on their dogs and keen to improve attributes!.....not a lot of folk can take criticism about their dogs, Mark will openly offer it!.....just not on the internet.! Where most of his critics are found. For those who don’t know Mark in person, his internet personality can come across as a prize fool, and clearly he has an axe to grind against some folk, I don’t care to delve into these things, its simply not me, and why he continues to seek some kind of recognition from them I don’t know.... maybe he feels he got a rough ride, why shouldn’t they?…… maybe he is simply enjoying the wind up.......as I know some nights he sets out to do just that My only comments to him regarding the matter are to let it lie but this is not to be for some reason only Mark knows. Likewise Mark always has to accept the challenge to prove a point, good thing he isn’t into gambling really!!.....I can go to Cornwall, tell him I want 30 rabbits that night...he will then walk or drive me round till we have them, then send me home with him a happy man.......The other week after he had been to Hampshire, he wasn’t too keen to go out Friday night, but I teased him, said his dogs obviously weren’t good for it.....next thing you know, we are lamping.......so maybe that’s Marks weakness, his needs to prove himself! Well Feck me, his not the first Lurcher/Longdog man I have met who has this need to fulfil......the difference being he often comes away smiling….lucky I guess! Anyhow, I find Mark a genuine man to be around, who I believe would benefit from staying clear of the internet or just sitting in the back ground for a while and putting a few simple posts up about his dogs and what they caught that day, then move on. The problem here is if he does this, the positive attention he now receives will fade at a point where for the first time in many years, folk are starting to believe in him and his straight forward rabbiting dogs, which was all the man was seeking a few years ago…..recognition where it is due amongst a world of cyber know nothings! Mate your dogs have done well for themselves this season already.....just keep them sharp for the rest of your running events and if all goes to plan, you'll have honestly proved yourself a little more by Christmas..... Anyway, he tell me his off lamping tonight with the video camera.....if anyone truly believes he wont be posting topics on here ever again, your dreaming. As Mark would say...end of Rob That appears to be the most honest post I have read on this subject so far. Fact, spoken from experience. I was on the fence, but this is a resounding election winner. Nice to see people speaking from the heart.. Good post Rob. 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Tyla 3,179 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Stage-performance,the audience never know whats going on behind the scenes,but taking it at face-value and I aint fawning nor psychopantic neither,I have to side with Al,Mark stood his ground,took the flak from all sides,and shrugged it off,its about time the off-stage vendettas from who-ever and their henchmen stopped,if he infuriates or irritates you simple,dont click on one of his topics,not exactly rocket science is it,but notice one thing,anything with his name on always engenders a massive amount of responses,moths and mercury-lamps, Couldnt put it any better myself. Well said Mackem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Missie 1 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I've only been here for a year but in that time i've seen more bitching here than on any other forum i've used. Now don't get me wrong, I love this site it can be very informative at times and a good old laugh but the bitching is so out of hand sometimes. Too many people have thrown their toys out of the pram, said they are going and then swan back in and behave in exactly the same way and then we lose genuine members that have a lot to say and lots of info and advice like Ditch and Moll (who thankfully came back) who was very helpful on here and another forum for me. We've all got a common interest in hunting (apart from the anti's and they tend to just keep their traps shut anyway) and whilst I know that not everyone will agree on everything is the snidiness and bitching really nessessary? Can we not enjoy the forum, the threads and the hunting in an adult way as most of us are? Lets have a banter and a laugh along the way and not give those antis anymore fuel than they've already got against us... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,264 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Stage-performance,the audience never know whats going on behind the scenes,but taking it at face-value and I aint fawning nor psychopantic neither,I have to side with Al,Mark stood his ground,took the flak from all sides,and shrugged it off,its about time the off-stage vendettas from who-ever and their henchmen stopped,if he infuriates or irritates you simple,dont click on one of his topics,not exactly rocket science is it,but notice one thing,anything with his name on always engenders a massive amount of responses,moths and mercury-lamps, Couldnt put it any better myself. Well said Mackem Schoolground bullying in a way Tyla,keyboard warriors sitting at home popping off shots at a guy because they are part of a clique,a cadre who close ranks when he retaliates,hopefully today shook a few ego's and blew down a few straw-houses Mark had the final word as it happens,no-one can top Memphis,had me smiling every time I recalled it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevonHunter 0 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Stage-performance,the audience never know whats going on behind the scenes,but taking it at face-value and I aint fawning nor psychopantic neither,I have to side with Al,Mark stood his ground,took the flak from all sides,and shrugged it off,its about time the off-stage vendettas from who-ever and their henchmen stopped,if he infuriates or irritates you simple,dont click on one of his topics,not exactly rocket science is it,but notice one thing,anything with his name on always engenders a massive amount of responses,moths and mercury-lamps, spot on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,264 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Its a good enough summarisation Devon,TBF's thread titled "Obnoxious c**t" has just been surreptitiously removed I note Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,264 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Damage limitation exercise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Leveller Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I'm off to Leveller Land at first light... I got a rabbit job on the Somerset Levels,..its going to be a bad day,.but I need the vonga... You sure you can manage? give me a call if you need a hand that peat can be hard digging sometimes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanB 0 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Well I have limited time to acces the site due to working away... In my opinion from what I see, "The Pied Piper" springs to mind... Its like Jerry Springer... In my honest opinion blatant bragging is pathetic, theres members on here who I respect a lot, who have done the hunting game all their life, without causing any hassle, yes we all like to share pictures of our catch, but certain people want to get others backs up.... all this talk of numbers, hundreds of us have had the same and far far more... and anyone with sense who has done just a little bit, knows not to post illegal images on here, it just smells to high heaven of an amateur or idiot... There seems to be a divide between members, put it this way, I'm very open minded and fair with members, unless they are clearly a no good from the start... but when I see and receive complaints about others and theres hassle on the site then I'll do something about it.... MarkBrick you have caused more hassle and got more backs up than I can remember...........surely this isn't a one off or coincidence.... Shape up and make friends with people, instead of making war and the same for all your would be followers.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest markbrick1 Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Well I have limited time to acces the site due to working away... In my opinion from what I see, "The Pied Piper" springs to mind... Its like Jerry Springer... In my honest opinion blatant bragging is pathetic, theres members on here who I respect a lot, who have done the hunting game all their life, without causing any hassle, yes we all like to share pictures of our catch, but certain people want to get others backs up.... all this talk of numbers, hundreds of us have had the same and far far more... and anyone with sense who has done just a little bit, knows not to post illegal images on here, it just smells to high heaven of an amateur or idiot... There seems to be a divide between members, put it this way, I'm very open minded and fair with members, unless they are clearly a no good from the start... but when I see and receive complaints about others and theres hassle on the site then I'll do something about it.... MarkBrick you have caused more hassle and got more backs up than I can remember...........surely this isn't a one off or coincidence.... Shape up and make friends with people, instead of making war and the same for all your would be followers.... IAN NOT MY FAULT YOUR MEMBERS DONT HAVE A SENCE OF HUMOUR,and me get peoples backs up?????????but there all my freinds now and archie pebbles who said you could post about me and thanks to all the rest especally rob i will print that and put it in my cv,might need one if hbos fecks up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rabbiteer Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 There seems to be some sort of confusion over an alleged pic that has been taken. I have been asked to OBJECTIVELY write the circumstances about it. I seem to be caught up in the middle of some hunting pollitics and hidden agenda's, and to be quite frank I hope this is the last of it. As the Story goes, It started on the Tuesday before, with myself and Chalkwarren driving to TBF's to shoot some pheasent. I would like to say I was a good shot but THAT would be a lie. For some reason I was just a bad shot that day and Chalkwarren out gunned me by at least 8-1. Even though I only shot two things, I had a pic taken by the quarry. I am in no way suggesting that I shot all these. Just before we left for home it was agreed that we should have a bunny-fest on a local field and sell the rabbits to my local butcher for £1.50 each. During the week both TBF and I where ferreting differant spots and we agreed to asmass our Friday, saturday and sunday catches to maiximise our takings. Friday cometh, TBF did quite well, with about 14 out of some old ladies garden. I didnt do to well accounting for 7 of a 500 acre golf course. Saturday, TBF, Chalkwarren and Socks went on to the Salsbury Plain with a guest I believe (I maybe wrong). The contribution from this days catch was about 35-40, which mainly Tegan (Socks dog) caught. I was not present this day. Sunday came and Butch Dingle, Myself, Chalkwarren and TBF went and hit the local field. The day was slowly productive and we were all surprised to see that we had accounted for the same amount again 35-40 rabbits. We had a pint in the local pub, then went back to TBF's to collect all three days rabbits and take them to my butcher. Two sets of photos were taken, one was in TBF's shed as it has a rustic feel about it. The other was taken on the grass to the left of his house. A comment was made by either Chalkwarren or TBF that the Phot could be called "Inspecting the catch"! I took one photo of my Butch Dingles Disco with all the rabbits in the boot because it has never looked so full before, LOL. On arrival at my (sad to say) Ex-house and Ex-shed I placed all three days worth of rabbits in there over night. Same again, the shed had never looked so full so I took a pic of ALL three days catch in there. The next morning, I butchers and was paid £120 for approx 90 rabbits. TBF got £70 ButchDingle got £35 and I got £15. ******************************************************************************** ********* Rabbiteers Personal Comments. I have been asked to put this threat up, but im not entirely sure why! Everybody involved in this love spat including Chalkwarren is saying that he is standing next to a multiple days catch. I am doing this thread because I have been asked to. But I do I feel I have been dragged into an arguement deeper than that of one guy, a Pic and a bunch of rabbits. I enjoy the company of both parties. Actually to date I have not found a hunter type I didnt like or get on with. Over the past 24hrs I have had abusive PM's, pleasent Pm's and phone calls regarding this. And....I can truely say I want no part of it. I really am a simple guy, and I would like to be left alone to do my simple things. I enjoy meeting people, I really do,....I want to meet as many of you as you as possible, to learn as much as possible. But,....If I do meet up with you or anybody on here all im really interested is catching stuff. I hope this is enough for you,.....................because its enough for me! Nik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bigredbusa Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 lol i bet BT are loving the extra revenue with all the calls that have been made this week from member of the board lol it's the internet !!! get over it ........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest markbrick1 Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) well written nick,i hope people will lay this to rest,nik is a top bloke and a man i would walk out with anytime,its ashame about you receiving abusive pms and texts certain people want to winde there neck in,mark Edited October 7, 2008 by markbrick1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zap 4 Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 well i for one say welldone mark you have put up with more shit than london sewage system and still manage to stay around and have a laugh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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