| The triple was in
the grassy pond were the fourth series water blind was
held. The line was set on the side of a steep hill (So
steep that a "shelf " had been shoveled out for the line.)
The farthest bird (ret.) was approx. 180 yards, the other
only about 85 yds. All were dead ducks thrown angled back
to the right. The simulated flyer guns stood on the road
at the bottom of the hill, while the other two were in
boats. The farthest boat retired as the dog recovered
the first bird.
After completion, unfortunately a few more dogs were
lost. They were: 4, 28, 69, 85, and 89. Sadly, Decker
was among them.
By mid afternoon the tension was building and
there was speculation about a winner within the remaining
15 contenders . The entourage moved again within the
ranch for the tenth, a land triple with two flyers and
a retired gun.
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