How Beagles have Changed My Life....

hounddog · Post by **hounddog** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:27 pm

Now that the trialing season has slowed way down and I've had some time to kick back and think a bit on how running these little hounds have changed my life.
I started coon hunting when I was 12 years old and from that point on I have had to have a hound. I'm now almost the big 50 and have gone from coon hounds to beagles with no regrets.
I started field trialing about two years ago and have met some of the finest people of my entire life. I'm talking good honest people than are there when ever you need something. I look so forward to the up coming season to see, talk, and shoot the bull with all these folks and hopefully meet many more.
My beagles (all 15 of them) are my life right now as I spend everyday raising, training, and caring for them, trying to give them all the joy they have given me.
Thanks to all that excepted me as their friend all the friendship you have shown.

hounddog
Jim Umbarger

mike crabtree · Post by **mike crabtree** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:46 pm

Jim you are a fine feller. Im proud to call you my friend.

You almost got a tear out of me there.

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J.C. Blair · Post by **J.C. Blair** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:08 pm

Daggone Jim,
Im like Crabby you almost made me cry lol....It sure is amazing at all the good people I have met all across the country. All this just because of an ol beagle...lol...Good friends and good dogs, dont get much better than that.

beagle crazy · Post by **beagle crazy** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:31 pm

Well, I'm not sure we have met yet--I have only had dogs for a few years now and been trialing just a short time. I too am thankful for all the honest folk I met along the way and look forward to seeing again. What a wonderful thing for mankind---THE BEAGLE!

JUDE · Post by **JUDE** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:51 pm

I've never met you but here's a

anyway

Buddy

bobs beagles · Post by **bobs beagles** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:32 pm

They have changed my life also got me divorced once and fired three times I just never could make myself go to work on opening day

gotta love em

bradadkins · Post by **bradadkins** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:52 am

Good post Jim..

I am like you..love it.

coolbrze · Post by **coolbrze** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 2:42 pm

Nice post Jim.

I ain't as soft as Crabby, but I hear ya nonetheless

elemerfud · Post by **elemerfud** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:51 am

Funny how they change many things. I got into it a little over a year ago, and am now hooked for life! Even when they make you mad, it never lasts long. It has actually became a family affair, and helped give us all something to do as a family outing that only takes time. just wish there was more time for it than there is.

Lynn Perkins · Post by **Lynn Perkins** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:53 am

Jim you know were you and i stand,im glad you started trialing also.As i would not of had the opportunity to call you a friend.Till death brother!

ANTHONY KERR · Post by **ANTHONY KERR** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:13 am

I hope you were talking about me ! Old honest Abe.

Just kidding. I saw your trials listed in the latest Rabbit Hunter. I am looking forward to coming back. I have enjoyed the off season running this year due to a new addition. Nothing like a pup coming into his own. We finally got some rain and some heat relief. We are going to hit the black berry thickets hard this week starting tonight.
Anthony

hounddog · Post by **hounddog** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:05 am

Yes, you Anthony and many others. Glad things are going well and you are finally getting some rain. Seems to be helping here to.
As Beagle Bob has said, I have gone through two divorces, lost everything in both of them, but I refuse to part with my hounds. They will always be a part of me. A lot of people don't understand( including my two ex's) what personel joy that a beagle brings to one. The friendships earned from them are icing on the cake.

hounddog
Jim Umbarger

beaglesarethebest · Post by **beaglesarethebest** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:12 pm

They will always be a part of me. A lot of people don't understand( including my two ex's) what personel joy that a beagle brings to one. The friendships earned from them are icing on the cake.

I couldn't have said it any better myself beside I don't have a ex..I am still attached to him...lol. But he doesn't get it. I have met alot of nice people since I have had beagles. And one gave me the light of my life. (ok gentlemen I am a woman I am sentamental) My beagles helped me throu the worse time in my life the passing of my best friend,my mother. Without them I would not have gotten out of bed. So I will never be without 1..2..3..4 ok ALOT of beagles and my husband better get use to it..lol.

Love Robyn