IN MEMORY OF THOSE WE HAVE LOVED AND LOST OUR LIVES ARE MUCH FULLER FOR HAVING SHARED TIME WITH THEM

 

 

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this the last battle can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close  we two  these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Ptarmigan Seeker of Druimmuir

Sire:- FTW Toonarmy Torcere

Dam:- Suzie's Star Eclipse

DOB:- 17/10/1999

Kennel Name:- Fern

17/10/1999 - 24/10/2014 

Due to long born illness battle lost at 15yrs 1 week, we had to have Fern (Ptarmigan Seeker of Druimmuir) put to sleep at 12.00 today 24/10/2014 . Stalking companion, landrover co-driver and all round best friend, sleep well and enjoy chasing the phessies for us, you were the start of Druimmuir Spaniels,  we love you old girl, sleep well.x.x  toasted with sloe gin along side Jura and Gemma.

MOREDRO MISCHIEF OF DRUIMMUIR

 

Sire:- Laganmill Torrent

Dam:- Corrib Crest

1/10/2001 - 19/2/2010

Kennel Name:- GEMMA

SPACEAGE CRACKER
 

Sire:- FTCH Craighorn Bracken

Dam:- Spaceage Pippet

 22/07/2000 - 7/11/2011

Kennel Name:- Jura
 

Rest in peace girl. You were a fighter to the end after being diagnosed with cancer in 2009. You enjoyed the move into the house shortly after diagnosis, even if the laminate had crocodiles on it. You still managed to go picking up only a few weeks before we lost you but you went downhill very fast and we ensured you did not suffer as hard as that decision to make was you went peacefully at 3.40 in the afternoon on the 7th November 2011 at home on a comfy bed.

You were a good friend, faithful companion and brilliant working dog for Gary and have left a fantastic legacy behind here with your son Rogan and grandaughter Reba along with children and grandchildren owned by friends. Rest now and run free. We laid you to rest  near Gemma, and toasted you both with a sloe gin as the sun set. We love you and thank you for the love you gave back to us. X

FTAW TINA ARENA

My heart is totally broken, those of you who really know me will know how much she meant to me. Kes was never "just a dog" she was always much much more ! 

So tonight we have had to say "goodnight" for the last time to the last member of my old guard Kes - aka "The Woo"...

Kes was the reason I got into the gundog and shooting world, and made herself and us many good friends, and for that I owe her a great deal. She  always gave me far more than I ever gave her, she went everywhere with me, did everything with me, was my constant shadow, picked the " 1st's " that I shot over the seasons, was my 1st trial dog, my 1st peg dog, duck dog, pigeon dog, she did the lot.

Old age caught up with her a few months ago and she had to start staying home, something her and I both hated. Road trips were never the same without her by my side. 

Now at at 16 years and 9 mths her mind and body finally gave up on her tonight and I had to let her go. She was always the warmest welcome home and she was certainly the hardest goodbye. Please don't be "sorry for my loss" I am very sorry and will miss her more than words will say  but in truth I am more "grateful for what she gave me"..

Kes you may have left my arms but you will never leave my heart, sleep well and say hi to the others for us. You will forever watch over my shoulder.

Kes - 13/5/2000 - 24/2/2017

FTW Dromore Tam o Shanter of Druimmuir

 

Sire:- Laganmill Torrent

Dam:- Corrib Crest

1/10/2001 - 06/11/2015

Kennel Name:- Finn
 

We had to say a heartfelt goodbye to one of the best dogs I will ever have the pleasure of sharing my life with....Finn "My Boy" .Thanks to Mel Vage for allowing me the pleasure of owning the big lad who gave us many happy memories as did his sister Gemma.

What can I say he was a big, honest, sound dog that you could rely on for any job, a pleasure to train, work and trial, my first Field Trial Winner, I knew he would never make ftch but he always was a champion in my eyes he didn't know what titles were he loved and lived to work and a days work and more he put in every time.

They don't make them like him anymore and he will never be replaced he's a friend that will be very sorely missed.

Good night Finn, sleep well son and we will meet again

Druimmuir Desert Storm

Sire:- FTCH Kenue Fir of Leadburn

Dam:- Spaceage Cracker

16/04/2005- 01/01/2017

Kennel Name:- Rogan

 

I Really didn't plan this today. Had to say goodbye and goodnight to the second last of the old guard today.  Rogan aka Druimmuir Desert Storm called time today. His mind was willing but body couldn't get up anymore not fair to keep him going my duty was duly done even if it doesn't feel that way..

A good friend, honest, loyal and hardworking. He was the best lab I will ever own !! Really regret not having trialled him.  Sleep well  "My Boy" till we meet again god bless and thank you for the memories.

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