AFTER GIVING my dog Magic — a roo dog/kelpie/coonhound cross — a well-deserved long break after having her pups, she was finally ready to don the tracking collar and join the other members of the illustrious, hairy-legged bailing team: my good mate Neil’s two energetic, capable, hardworking bailers, Rusty the border collie/kelpie and Floppa the kelpie.
AS it was Magic’s first hunt back, we decided the order of the day was for an easy walk, a quick pig and a couple of black breams. Four hours later, with all the boxes ticked and pleased with the dogs and our efforts, we headed home.
My lovely Filipino wife Gina met me at the door (and not with my packed suitcase) and was happy with the fish but not as impressed with the…