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« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2009, 01:50:57 pm » |
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Sorry for the loss....he sounded like a good one!
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« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2009, 02:04:08 pm » |
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Today has been a hard one.
Thanks for all the kind words for Meaty. I had nothing to do with his training, so I'm not tooting my own horn in saying he was one of the best catch dogs I've ever had the privilege of walking in behind. You could count on him to have your back, and he never thought twice about catching no matter how bad things got.
Meat Head has been a constant in this sport for quite a few years, and I cannot imagine the list of people who caught hogs behind him (and who cursed him if they were the ones having to pull him off the hog). I know hog dogs go down in the line of duty, and I'm not going to whine and cry because I lost mine. However, I lost a friend today that has had my back since day one. This old dog has taught me and a good many others more about hog hunting than we care to admit. I always enjoyed seeing how happy and lively he got when his vest and collars came off the truck. I never thought I would dread vesting old "Meatball", but I assure you it was tough suiting him up for the last time this afternoon while Chris prepared a spot for him under that oak tree next to my roundpen. He is in all his gear, nameplates in place so there's no question in case I don't recognize him on the other side.
Thanks to Krystal for being his guardian angel all his life, to Matt and Derrek Ensor for entrusting him to me, and thanks to all the folks who have held his lead while I climb through the fence.
Cheers
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« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2009, 02:20:53 pm » |
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Sorry to hear about meaty. I never hunted with him but from everything I've heard about him he was 100% pure heart and desire.
RIP Meathead
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« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2009, 02:47:45 pm » |
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RIP Meathead and a prayer for chris and mandy during tthis rough time
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« Reply #24 on: November 13, 2009, 05:44:08 pm » |
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its like looseing a good friend u hunt with.sorry for your loss.
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« Reply #25 on: November 13, 2009, 05:50:45 pm » |
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sorry to hear about meaty...i know how ya'll feel i've lost several dogs in my life time and it never gets easier..rip meaty..this too shall pass
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« Reply #26 on: November 13, 2009, 06:57:31 pm » |
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I'm awful sorry to hear that guys, I know he was a special one, and he will be sorely missed. RIP Meathead.
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« Reply #27 on: November 13, 2009, 07:32:46 pm » |
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My heart goes out to meathead and family. I will keep you guys in my prayers. RIP meathead...  |
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« Reply #28 on: November 13, 2009, 09:37:15 pm » |
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« Reply #29 on: November 13, 2009, 11:30:25 pm » |
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A dog is replaceable
a friend like meat head is forever in
engraved in the hearts of All the hunters
that hunted with him
rip meathead
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« Reply #30 on: November 14, 2009, 10:48:22 am » |
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Sorry for your loss...He sure sounded like a good one.
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« Reply #31 on: November 14, 2009, 11:14:19 am » |
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Sorry to hear of your loss.
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« Reply #32 on: November 14, 2009, 01:10:41 pm » |
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My heart sank when I got the text yesterday about Meathead. He is THE dog that got my brother & I into this crazy thing called hog doggin. He took care of us in the woods and taught us a lot about the sport as well. One of our very first hogs caught without Krystal or Thomas or Mr. Mason there to guide us was a BIG nasty hog that was well over 300. My brother, Matt and I, had about 10 hogs TOTAL under our belt. Patches and Dub had the big sucker bayed up and we sent in Meathead. He anchored the big hog like it was a shoat. That hog to this day is the biggest that we have caught. Every catchdog that we have ever lead through the woods has been compared to Meathead. He was a good one. Thanks for taking such good care of him over the years Mandy. He will be missed.
RIP MEAT
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« Reply #33 on: November 14, 2009, 03:05:57 pm » |
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Well guess theres no doubt the lord has taken up hog dogging and is picking his pack of #1's. That's ol meathead, the #1. Sorry guys.
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« Reply #34 on: November 14, 2009, 03:55:10 pm » |
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Mandi and Chris,
Meaty was a awesome dog. I really enjoyed him while I owned him as well. THanks for taking such good care of him.
Maybe his skin issues were a blessing? Had he not had them you nor Derrick would have never owned him, He would have died him MY KENNEL!
Melissa and I will miss him dearly, I always thought of him as a teddy bear more than a bulldog
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« Reply #35 on: November 14, 2009, 04:02:59 pm » |
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chris and mandi,
so sorry to hear about meathead. he was one of the few catch dogs i can say i truely loved to hunt with. and a better disposition couldn't be found in a dog. sure am glad we have some video and pics to remember him by. i know he was one of your special ones mandi, those of us who met him won't forget him :'(
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« Reply #36 on: November 15, 2009, 06:44:21 pm » |
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Sorry for your loss. RIP Meat
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« Reply #37 on: November 15, 2009, 09:08:15 pm » |
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Sorry I am late but sorry for y'alls loss.....I never had the chance to hunt w/ him,I do remember a few hunts were y'all had him in the box and y'all always said...if we need back up Meathead is in the box  again,sorry for y'alls loss. |
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« Reply #38 on: November 15, 2009, 10:20:02 pm » |
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Sorry for my delay as well, Chris and Mandi we are also very sorry for your loss, he was a good un', I still remember the first time I met him, looks were intimidating but made up for it with a friendly heart.
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« Reply #39 on: November 15, 2009, 10:55:06 pm » |
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Mandi I am so sorry, thats a situation that sticks in the back of your head every time we put out , knowing none are expendable. The peace of mind we have , is that it wasnt by a car or something stupid. rip meat. so sorry
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