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    TRAD "Pre-School" ~ A photographic perspective.

    Aye Mates,
    I took a ride to me veterinarian's office today and had them put TRAD and his pup MAC on the scale for me. TRAD weighed in at a solid 80 pounds and MAC now 5 months old, tipped the scale at 55.8 pounds. I took pause and thought to meself just how quickly our dogs mature before our very eyes. I also pondered the incredible memories we make together as both they and ourselves grow older together. I looked back at some photo's tonight, many made me smile whilst others brought tears to me eyes as the voids in me heart left by cherished gun dogs now gone became once again sharpened after having been dulled by the passage o' time. As I sifted through the images this photo of a wee pup I named TRAD portrayed a 5 years younger him and meself, a stark reminder o' just how quickly time passes and also as to how very blessed I have been to live and share with such a wonderful retriever, so many memorable days o' training, hunt testing, hunting, and just hanging together as we make our journey through life. I also thought of the early efforts made for this little pup in providing him with the carefully strategized experiences that would lead to him becoming the magnificent hunter he is today. As TRAD moves toward the 5 year mark on 8/30/18, I now find meself providing his pup MAC with those same early education experiences that will set him on his course to becoming a proficient retriever gun dog and I thank God at how very much I am enjoying that most special experience once again.

    Cherish every moment spent with ye gun dogs Mates, we are here together for such a brief moment in time.

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    Such precious memories they give us every day. In some ways I envy all of you who have puppyhood memories, something I have not had in way too many years. Then again, I look at all the sweet puppy pictures and think, just wait, wait until the later years. The love and devotion is so sweet, memories made even more special.
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    Mike, just think what your life would be without your precious dogs all these years and all of the experiences meeting other people in the same interest, and of course helping so many others. These dogs are mysteries of love and work. Their drive, devotion and abilites are really amazing.

    I am so glad you have this intense desire to make the best of your and others dogs, you are ONE OF A KIND!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackboy98 View Post
    Mike, just think what your life would be without your precious dogs all these years and all of the experiences meeting other people in the same interest, and of course helping so many others. These dogs are mysteries of love and work. Their drive, devotion and abilites are really amazing.

    I am so glad you have this intense desire to make the best of your and others dogs, you are ONE OF A KIND!!!
    Blackboy98,
    Thanks for ye kind words. T'is a passion for me and ye be spot on with ye assessment o' me situation.

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