Wayne - - we both got one of those mounting kits and have been drying out the tail and beard. Mine is over in eastern Washington and I havent had a chance to go there and mount it yet. It should be ready to go when I get back over there. - - - Maybe Shooter will be ready for some waterfowling this fall ! And of course, there's Rudy - - - he's about the most hardcore fetcher I've seen ! Say Howdy to Diane for me. Good Hunting!, - Rob