February 28, 2014

Georgia 2014: February training report and photo album

Meg (Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2013) points with exceptional poise in mixed cover at Arrowhead Farms.

Meg (Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2013) points with exceptional poise in mixed cover at Arrowhead Farms.

Wet from morning dew, Chardonnay (Blue Shaquille x Houston’s Belle’s Choice, 2009) nails a covey in heavy cover on the Miami Plantation.

Wet from morning dew, Chardonnay (Blue Shaquille x Houston’s Belle’s Choice, 2009) nails a covey in heavy cover on the Miami Plantation.

Grace (Northwoods Blue Ox x Houston’s Belle Choice, 2010) and Grits (Northwoods Blue Ox x Northwoods Chablis, 2011), in front, and Franny (Northwoods Blue Ox x Houston’s Belle, 2010) and Ox (Peace Dale Duke x Blue Silk, 2007) are tired, wet and happy after a conditioning run on a pine-needle-strewn road.

Grace (Northwoods Blue Ox x Houston’s Belle Choice, 2010) and Grits (Northwoods Blue Ox x Northwoods Chablis, 2011), in front, and Franny (Northwoods Blue Ox x Houston’s Belle, 2010) and Ox (Peace Dale Duke x Blue Silk, 2007) are tired, wet and happy after a conditioning run on a pine-needle-strewn road.

In his fluffy puppy coat, Jack (Houston’s Blackjack x Northwoods Highclass Kate, 2013) points with composure and high head.

In his fluffy puppy coat, Jack (Houston’s Blackjack x Northwoods Highclass Kate, 2013) points with composure and high head.

The pointer Pesto (Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2013) and the horse Willow take a break in tall broom sedge on the Disston Plantation.

The pointer Pesto (Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2013) and the horse Willow take a break in tall broom sedge on the Miami Plantation.

On an exciting late afternoon training session, Gert (I’m Houston’s Image x Blue Silk, 2006) is backed by Ox (Peace Dale Dule x Blue Silk, 2007) on a field edge where Jerry and I have found quail countless times.

On an exciting late afternoon training session, Gert (I’m Houston’s Image x Blue Silk, 2006) is backed by Ox (Peace Dale Dule x Blue Silk, 2007) on a field edge where Jerry and I have found quail countless times.

Ben McKean flushes for his setter Franny (Northwoods Blue Ox x Houston’s Belle, 2010) on the Miami Plantation

Ben McKean flushes for his setter Franny (Northwoods Blue Ox x Houston’s Belle, 2010) on the Miami Plantation.

In thick, nasty cover on the Miami Plantation, Sean (Northwoods Blue Ox x Houston’s Belle Choice, 2010) backs the pointer Joe.

In thick, nasty cover on the Miami Plantation, Sean (Northwoods Blue Ox x Houston’s Belle Choice, 2010) backs the pointer Joe.

Earnestly and intensely, Kiah (Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2013) points a single quail in broom sedge on Arrowhead Farms.

Earnestly and intensely, Kiah (Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2013) points a single quail in broom sedge on Arrowhead Farms.

On the Disston Plantation, young Axel (Northwoods Blue Ox x Northwoods Chablis, 2012) backs an experienced pointer.

On the Disston Plantation, young Axel (Northwoods Blue Ox x Northwoods Chablis, 2012) backs an experienced pointer.

With one front leg lifted and poker straight tail, pointer Buddy points a single quail on an open hillside of Arrowhead Farms.

With one front leg lifted and poker straight tail, pointer Buddy points a single quail on an open hillside of Arrowhead Farms.

Northwoods Grits (Northwoods Blue Ox x Northwoods Chablis, 2011) points a covey in beautiful cover on the Miami Plantation.

Northwoods Grits (Northwoods Blue Ox x Northwoods Chablis, 2011) points a covey in beautiful cover on the Miami Plantation.

Tripp (Houston x Northwoods Blue Babe, 2009) backs another setter during a late afternoon hunt on the Trinity Place Plantation.

Tripp (Houston x Northwoods Blue Babe, 2009) backs another setter during a late afternoon hunt on the Trinity Place Plantation.

During staunchness training, Dusty (Blue Shaquille x Snyder’s Liz, 2012) holds for the flush on Arrowhead Farms.

During staunchness training, Dusty (Blue Shaquille x Snyder’s Liz, 2012) holds for the flush on Arrowhead Farms.

Near the base of a large live oak on Arrowhead Farms, Buddy (Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2013) locates a covey.

Near the base of a large live oak on Arrowhead Farms, Buddy (Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2013) locates a covey.

Meanwhile back in Michigan, “Scout (Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2013) knows where to spend this brutally cold winter,” according to her owner Jeremy.

Meanwhile back in Michigan, “Scout (Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2013) knows where to spend this brutally cold winter,” writes her owner Jeremy.

Comments

    From field and home

    Northwoods Stardust (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2019), a.k.a. Dusty
    ~ Bob Senkler, Florida

    Poppy (Cold Creek Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2025), center, surrounded by her pals
    ~ Tracy Lee, Illinois

    Lucy (Northwoods Homer x Northwoods Four
    Roses, 2025)
    ~ Joe Anastasio Family, Maryland

    Siri (Cold Creek Hank x Northwoods Stardust,
    2025)
    ~ Robby and Tim Lockler, Minnesota

    Brego (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Northwoods Stardust 2023)
    ~ Sam and Amanda Ballengee, West Virginia

    Smoke (Cold Creek Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2025)
    ~ Mike Watson, Pennsylvania

    Wills (Northwoods Homer x Northwoods Four
    Roses, 2025)
    ~ Rick Watson and Amber Newman, New York

    Stella (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2015) on her 10th birthday!
    ~ Chris and Laura Miller, Illinois

    Ruby (CH Confident Nation x Northwoods Comet, 2025)
    ~ Frank Ilijanic, Michigan

    Earl (Northwoods Rolls Royce x Northwoods Valencia, 2020)
    ~ Craig and Karen Purse, Wisconsin

    Bess (Northwoods Blue Ox x Northwoods Chardonnay, 2012)
    ~ Glen Gilson, Ohio

    Poppy (Cold Creek Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2025)
    ~ Roberta Scherf and Chris Bye, Wisconsin

    Willie (Northwoods Homer x Northwoods Four Roses, 2025)
    ~ Chris and Mary Dombrowski Family, Montana

    Archie (CH Confident Nation x Northwoods Comet, 2025)
    ~ Josh and Des Matel, Minnesota

    Pat (Northwoods Homer x Northwoods Four Roses, 2025) and her new pals
    ~ James Kadlick, Texas

    Orion (Northwoods Homer x Northwoods Four Roses, 2025) and a friend
    ~ Mike and Erica Powers, New Jersey

    Minerva (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2016)
    ~ Grant Murray, Tennessee

    Riko (Northwoods Rolls Royce x Northwoods Valencia, 2020)
    ~ Etienne Gribauval Family, Minnesota

    Molly (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Houston’s Nelly Bly, 2023) backs Charlie (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Carbon, 2017)
    ~ Ken and Caroline Taylor, Jim and Flo DePolo, respectively, Pennsylvania

    Filly (May’s Pond Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2024)
    ~ Tom and Lauren Strand Family, Minnesota

    Rae (CH Ridge Creek Cody x Northwoods Chardonnay, 2013)
    ~ David Larson, Minnesota

    Junie (HOF CH True Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2021)
    ~ Joey Paxman and Amanda Allpress, Montana

    Normanie (RU-CH Northwoods Nirvana x Northwoods Carbon, 2017) and her pal
    ~ Walter Manley, Florida

    Archie (CH Miller’s Upgraded Version x Northwoods Comet, 2024)
    ~ Blake and Solveig Nelson, Minnesota

    Molly (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Houston’s Nelly Bly, 2023)
    ~ Ken and Caroline Taylor, Pennsylvania

    Caddie (CH Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023)
    ~ Brian Smith, Pennsylvania

    Frisco (Blue Riptide x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2014), on left, and Zion (CH Snyder’s Pioneer
    Scout x Northwoods Cedar, 2022)
    ~ Rick and Jodi Buchholz, North Dakota

    Rip (CH Woodville’s Yukon Cornelius x Northwoods Redbreast, 2024)
    ~ Greg and Michelle Johnson, Wisconsin

    Miles (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Northwoods Madrid, 2024)
    ~ Lars Totton, New Jersey

    Rip (Northwoods Louis Vuitton x Houston’s Dancing Queen, 2022)
    ~ Mark Fitchett, Kansas

    Vida (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods
    Carly Simon, 2019)
    ~ Tom Condon, Montana

    Suki (May’s Pond Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2024)
    ~ Eric Beauregard, Massachusetts

    Winnie (CH Miller’s Upgraded Version x
    Northwoods Comet, 2024)
    ~ Joe and Jess Nelson Family, Minnesota

     

    Tally (May’s Pond Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2024), on left, and Georgia (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2015)
    ~ Joe and Deb Wech, Minnesota

    Cosmos (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2019), on right, and his pal
    ~ The Collins Family, Georgia

    Stanley (May's Pond Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2024)
    ~ Johansson Family, Minnesota

    Tyler (CH Miller’s Upgraded Version x Northwoods Comet, 2024)
    ~ Josh and Des Matel, Minnesota

    Filly (May’s Pond Hank x Northwoods Stardust, 2024)
    ~ Tom and Lauren Strand Family, Minnesota

    Sage (CH Miller’s Upgraded Version x Northwoods Comet, 2024), top, and Louis (CH Erin's Hidden Shamrock x Northwoods Nickel, 2018)
    ~ Joey Paxman and Amanda Allpress, Montana

    Racer (CH Miller’s Upgraded Version x Northwoods Comet, 2024), right, and his very special pal JTH Cooper (HOF CH Rock Acre Blackhawk x Northwoods Vixen, 2015)
    ~ Doug and Nicole Miller, Oregon

    Russell (CH Woodville’s Yukon Cornelius x Northwoods Redbreast, 2024)
    ~ Gregg Pike and Family, Montana

    Abby (CH Woodville’s Yukon Cornelius x Northwoods Redbreast, 2024), on top of her new pal
    ~ Ben and Penelope Pierce, Montana

    Annie (RU-CH Northwoods Nirvana x Northwoods Carbon, 2017) on her 7th birthday
    ~ Lynn and Kathy Olson, Iowa

    Maisy (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Houston’s Nelly Bly, 2023)
    ~ Zenas and Susanne Hutcheson, Minnesota

    Molly (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Houston’s Nelly Bly, 2023)
    ~ Ken and Caroline Taylor, Pennsylvania

    Jordy (CH Elhew G Force x Northwoods Prancer, 2014). Look closely!
    ~ Mark and Janie Fouts, Wisconsin

    Speck (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2018)
    ~ Mike Watson, Pennsylvania

    RU-CH Northwoods Atlas (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Nickel, 2017)
    ~ Greg and Michelle Johnson, Wisconsin

    Zion (CH Snyder’s Pioneer Scout x Northwoods Cedar, 2022)
    ~ Rick and Jodi Buchholz, North Dakota

    Harper (CH Snyder’s Pioneer Scout x Northwoods Cedar, 2022)
    ~ Tom Dosen-Windorski, Minnesota

    Attie (Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023)
    ~ Jeff and Carol Hintz, Arizona

    Chester (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Northwoods Stardust, 2023)
    ~ The Milles Family, Minnesota

    Millie (RU-CH Northwoods Nirvana x Northwoods Carbon, 2017)
    ~ Mercer Clark, Georgia

    Belle (CH Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023)
    ~ Kevin Sipple, Wisconsin

    Piper (CH Northwoods Sir Gordon x Houston’s Nelly Bly, 2021)
    ~ Tom and Ashton McPherson, Pennsylvania

    Tork (CH Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023)
    ~ Nik Zewers, Minnesota

    Fred Dog (Northwoods Rob Roy x Northwoods Minerva, 2019)
    ~ Chris and Maggie Standish, Pennsylvania

     

    Phoebe (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Minerva, 2018)
    ~ Brandon Boedecker, Montana

    Earl (Northwoods Rolls Royce x Northwoods Valencia, 2020)
    ~ Craig Purse, Wisconsin

    Ginny (Northwoods Louis Vuitton x Houston’s Dancing Queen, 2022)
    ~ Pat Kane, Montana

    Valencia (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Carbon, 2017), on left, and Tasha (Blue Shaquille x Snyder’s Liz, 2012)
    ~ Tim Esse, Minnesota

     IN LOVING MEMORY

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