tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post5510791852335153508..comments2022-11-11T07:03:50.844-07:00Comments on Gordon Setter Crossing: Old Friends and New DogsKaren Thomason/Gordon Setter Crossinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227448504530795035noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-73707704784864157032011-10-22T21:11:38.598-06:002011-10-22T21:11:38.598-06:00We were admirering your website when we came acros...We were admirering your website when we came across "Sport". I knew that the day we brought him to you that there is something special about him being there. When you told us that his name would be changed from "Rusty" to Sport, because of Steve's dad being named Rusty...I felt that it was more than a coincidence. I know that the passing of your friend has been painful; however, God sent you comfort and friendship to help heal. I firmly believe that not all angels have wings.....some have paws.....Best Wishes, Randy and CherylCheryl Lovellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-91686157011038656172010-10-28T19:46:30.532-06:002010-10-28T19:46:30.532-06:00I'll e-mail you the recipe. Flash, my long lo...I'll e-mail you the recipe. Flash, my long lost girl, loved them. She had her own tin of cookies and she would go to the tin and bark when she wanted one. till the day she died, she loved those cookies! I'm leaving Erin with Darlene until I'm sure the trailer is ok so the two of them can spend some quality time together. After that, it off to the mountains for some fun and adventure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-58434211683010616052010-10-27T20:51:41.781-06:002010-10-27T20:51:41.781-06:00Have a great trip Art. I too hope you have a good ...Have a great trip Art. I too hope you have a good bird and dog story or two....we're a little short of those this year! I'm sure the trailer will be fine. I bet Darlene will enjoy the week end to herself too! lol If your Mom's cookies are THAT good....maybe I should publish the recipe on the blog?Karen Thomason/Gordon Setter Crossinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227448504530795035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-6753187777586952822010-10-27T20:19:49.617-06:002010-10-27T20:19:49.617-06:00Cancer is one of those things that I hope I live t...Cancer is one of those things that I hope I live to see defeated. All of us have a sad story related to it. I finished my repairs on the trailer tonight and I'm going to take it on a short run to Maryland's Eastern Shore on Friday to make sure everything is ok. After that, it's off to Western Md. for some grouse with Erin. Keep those cookies coming. No Gordon can resist. If you need my mom's butter cookie recipe let me know. The dogs would sell their souls for them! I hope I have a good story or two for you in a few weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-40468258133203092632010-10-26T20:18:51.495-06:002010-10-26T20:18:51.495-06:00No problem Art. I hope you got your trailer fixed....No problem Art. I hope you got your trailer fixed. Sorry you've had experience with cancer.<br />I did a cancer walk 2 years ago and carried a small poster of those I knew who had suffered with cancer. I had 11 people on that poster. If I walk next year....I already have 2 more to add. There's still 6 - 8 months before another walk. It's really sad.<br />At this point and time, Sport is totally Dan's boy. But no worry, I intend to change that....one cookie at a time.Karen Thomason/Gordon Setter Crossinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227448504530795035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-65628804240390996762010-10-26T19:57:32.421-06:002010-10-26T19:57:32.421-06:00Sorry, I've been busy at work and trying to ge...Sorry, I've been busy at work and trying to get my trailer fixed so I can go hunting and haven't been following as closely as usual. By the time you realize there's a problem, pancreatic cancer can be too advanced to do much about. I'm afraid I've had too much experience with it. So sorry to hear about Dan's friend Steve. Hopefully, Sport will take Happy's place and he will remind you of both of them. I'll look forward to hearing more about him as time goes by.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-47145399287481474132010-10-26T10:29:49.486-06:002010-10-26T10:29:49.486-06:00Hello Texwisgirl and welcome to Gordon Setter Cros...Hello Texwisgirl and welcome to Gordon Setter Crossing! Always happy to have more dog lovers here. I just signed up on Fishing With Dad. Loved the story his son wrote. I will have to check out HeyBJK. Didn't know I was there! Thanks for visiting and thanks for joining in on comments. (: We're happy to have you here!Karen Thomason/Gordon Setter Crossinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227448504530795035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-43139410326156325652010-10-26T07:44:12.625-06:002010-10-26T07:44:12.625-06:00Sport is just a BEAUTIFUL dog. So glad you're...Sport is just a BEAUTIFUL dog. So glad you're keeping him to give him a wonderful, happy, and hunting life. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. So quickly. I'm sure his wife is happy you're keeping Steve's dog. :)<br /><br />Found your blog from HeyBJK and Dennis' Fishing with Dad. I'm not a hunter, but I'm definitely a dog lover. Just gorgeous setters...TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510099344729038541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-71005651420441786232010-10-25T10:35:37.574-06:002010-10-25T10:35:37.574-06:00K9 Crazy, Yes, that is the really sad part. Steve ...K9 Crazy, Yes, that is the really sad part. Steve was really looking forward to owning his own bird dog. Were happy we could share the experience of bird hunting with him. He enjoyed it so much.<br /><br />Thanks Casey, I guess once you are a "dog" person, it's pretty hard to turn one away who needs you. It's impossible to turn away from Sport....his big brown eyes won't allow it!<br /><br />Tim, I am glad that you are part of the "hunting pack" around here come fall. I know Steve enjoyed your company as well. We will all miss him. And even though he never got to hunt with Sport, Sport will be here to remind us of the good times Steve had when he was here. He carries the name that Steve gave him. Loving him, and hunting him, will be the last act of friendship Dan could offer. And it's our pleasure to do so.Karen Thomason/Gordon Setter Crossinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227448504530795035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-76552196298568490412010-10-24T21:34:07.996-06:002010-10-24T21:34:07.996-06:00Karen, what wonderful post and tribute to Steve......Karen, what wonderful post and tribute to Steve...<br /><br />I had the privilege of meeting Steve back in 2005, we hung out and enjoyed Dan playing guitar for a local concert in Heron. The next season, I hunted quite a bit with Steve as Dan was incapacitated from an accident. What a wonderful human being. We had a successful week, and I really enjoyed the walks and hunting with Steve. Last year I got to hunt with Steve again, it was as though no time had passed. <br /><br />Dan & Steve's friendship, one that survived the test of time is special, those that include the love of the outdoors, more so.<br /><br />Learning of Steve's passing was a real blow.<br />This year visiting Dan & Karen was hard, there was a void. But then there was Sport! What a wonderful bundle of joy. He prances, and dances when Dan comes outside. Sweet loving eyes. I am so glad he is a part of your family!<br /><br />So grateful you and Dan, these black-n-tans and all those that love them are a part of my life.<br />Timtimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01837278961576222883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-49490008516890818402010-10-24T20:22:48.101-06:002010-10-24T20:22:48.101-06:00I am sorry about your friend. It's too bad he ...I am sorry about your friend. It's too bad he wasn't able to enjoy Sport. But thanks to your big hearts, Sport will be alright. And he sure is a handsome one. <br /><br />Take care - <br /><br />Caseyspotted facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180023664940821052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-64076850344889199052010-10-24T17:06:27.869-06:002010-10-24T17:06:27.869-06:00How sad about your friend Steve. It's too bad ...How sad about your friend Steve. It's too bad he never got a chance to spend any time with Sport.K9-CRAZYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320239744398182520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-85633635259184506292010-10-24T11:38:46.390-06:002010-10-24T11:38:46.390-06:00Greyphase, Thank you, and you are so right. We try...Greyphase, Thank you, and you are so right. We try to appreciate each day as a blessing. Steve was gone way to fast.<br /><br />Michael, Yep, Sport's a keeper. A lot bigger than your Gordie....but just as handsome!(:<br /><br />Terry, It was Steve who passed, Dan is my husband, but no worries cause we knew what you meant. Thanks for the kind words. You are so right about Sport...he found his PLACE - INSIDE our HEARTS. Gordon's have a way of doing that!<br /><br />Thanks Amy. We feel very grateful that we had this trip together before Steve got sick. I look forward to getting back on one of those houseboats one day. What a blast!Karen Thomason/Gordon Setter Crossinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227448504530795035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-74337922515511982362010-10-24T10:34:21.969-06:002010-10-24T10:34:21.969-06:00What beautiful dogs these are. I can see why you ...What beautiful dogs these are. I can see why you love them. I was so excited to see Lake Powell. I had the privilege to go out there a few years ago and we went out on a boat for the day. It is just beautiful. What a great part of the country!<br />AmyVerde Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551515900687338284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-70870637994446397062010-10-24T09:01:37.937-06:002010-10-24T09:01:37.937-06:00Oh my goodness so sorry to hear of your good frien...Oh my goodness so sorry to hear of your good friend Dan's passing. Yes cancer is a wicked disease, it took my father many years ago. I am happy that Sport has found his place in your hearts and home. No doubt Dan is pleased about that too. He is a beautiful boy!Terry Scovillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921175577588776380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-70372787727881781702010-10-24T05:29:48.370-06:002010-10-24T05:29:48.370-06:00Sport sure looks like A Keeper. Good on you all!Sport sure looks like A Keeper. Good on you all!Michael M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01752594030608428250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201631721768549372.post-50557186045477286162010-10-24T04:55:47.952-06:002010-10-24T04:55:47.952-06:00So sorry to hear about the untimely passing of you...So sorry to hear about the untimely passing of your dear friend. We all plan on living long, happy lives and then something like this happens and you realize how quickly it can all end. <br /><br />Looking at the pics of Sport I can see why you just had to keep him. He's an incredibly handsome boy, and I'm sure your friend Steve is smiling down on both of you right now.<br /><br />RickGreyphasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782130386283339835noreply@blogger.com