David McIlveen Wright's Comments

David what wonderful pictures...feel like I took a mini vacation to Ireland..and I  love the ones of the dogs at the reservior....where your Darwin looks so unsure of getting in but ends up in the water anyway.  I wish we had places close here for Miss Molly to run free and enjoy nature...your Irish are so lucky to have that freedom.

Thanks for the invite to be friends. Where was all this information and people who loved IS for all those years when I was learning the hard way just what an Irish Setter is!  Love this site...I found it after we lost our old gentleman in 08 but did not feel I should join as Alan said no more dogs!  So much information, advice from people who know Irish Setters....and also understand the funny, comical things they do!

We lost our IS nearly one year ago. She was nine and I thought that was young but reading others stories it seems some members have lost theirs even earlier. She had cancer and it came on very quick and within 1 month she was gone. We were not going to get another one but there you go we now have Molly. They are not easy to get in Australia unless you know where to find them.

I am presently between jobs and other things so am finding this site great. I am most likely spending too much time on it and not doing other things. Molly is home with me and we hardly leave her alone. Bit spoilt. When I do go out she either comes or stays in the house with the back door open. She is so good never destroys anything. Molly is around 14 months old now.

David there is never a replacement for special memories and times we spent with our precious Irish...just a new Irish Setter waiting to share the future with us and show us more reasons we love them.  I know how lucky we are to have Molly (never thought I would talk Alan into another dog even ....let alone another Irish!) and I watched this site silently grieving for a little over a year until Molly just fell into our laps.  Long story of funny incidents led up to it but it was five years in the making...and Alan blames my Dad who passed away 5 years before Molly came home to us.

    If I lived where Chantal and you live...with all those wonderful places to walk an Irish Setter I would have a hard time not having more than two...so I understand why you are wanting another one...will be watching to enjoy puppy pictures ...the one thing I did miss not sharing with our Molly.  It's funny how they just sneak into your heart and steal it forever and ever....each one has it's special place and memories that belong strictly to the the special time in our life that they shared . Our Irish Setters until Molly have always been mine....this time Alan stole my dog!  We each have our place in her life and she knows who does what with her and who to con into doing what she wants but it is Alan she just stalks to know what he is doing all the time....loving it and have been teasing him I need an Irish lad for me.  One day the right Irish will find his way into your life and then the fun starts all over again.

Just stopped by to see if you had posted anymore of your lovely pictures....love seeing them.  Hope all is well for all of you and that Darwin is keeping you busy.

Thanks a lot for nice photos and nice worda about our lovely Brigitte.

Was really nice to meet you there.

 

Regards.

Valery

Hi there David

Mine is the one in the corner....Wanda is handling him (and doing a great job) Fin is the one that hasn't got his tail held...I would be really grateful for more pictures...Thank you I hope that you have got some pictures of him...

Speak soon Dee and the gang

Hi David

 

What happened to the photograph you took of Flanaghan at Crufts which you said you would email to me.  Flanaghan is owned by Fiona and you took a photo of him when I was standing him.  Email address is dorothypark291@btinternet.com or dorothydprk@aol.com.  Either one will get me. Thanks Dorothy

David thanks for the all too true comment.  Molly especially loved it last night as I came home from work about 8pm to all that snow and took her out in the front yard....her favorite place to romp as she has to explore to be sure nothing is hidden she should chase out of her yard.  She just would not stand still for a picture for me as she was so excited with my just coming home and being out in front that late at night.

Figured most of us that have snow have those pictures....Eunice does not get snow so originally I took those for her.  Think we are always fascinated by what we do not experience or have.....like I love your wonderful coastline.....and envy everyone who can walk dogs off lead so easily or should the word be freely?

Happy Birthday David....Hope you have a perfect day which includes time spent with Darwin and cake? 

David I was afraid I might miss it as was not sure how long was working today....on my day off! I am sure Darwin would love to help replant a few things for you all....and rearrange a few things to his own satisfaction.  Molly here is the nosiest setter I have ever had....knows everyones business ....and tries to snitch here on Alan if he does not mind her rules.  Enjoy your day....do you and Chantal celebrate a double birthday ( we are both April here also) or each have your own day?  Here we cheat...pick out two places we would love to go to and make it two distinct days!  Hope you all have a wonderful Easter also.

Happy Birthday wee boy!!!   :-)

Have a very Happy Birthday David;o))

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag David!!

Happy Birthday, David!

David just saw your picture of Darwin with bandage ...and then the one taken after the bandage was off.  Glad to see that Darwin is back to running freely and sorry I missed if you posted what happened to the little guy.

David I remember well that wanting to shoot them feeling.  Poor Darwin ..sounds  like he has either developed something that hurts him on that paw/leg or a habit that is going to be hard to break.  I had one chewing feet here years ago ...even had me sleeping on floor to try to keep him from doing it  but finally figured out it was reaction to new floor cleaner in kitchen.  Hope Darwin stops messing with that paw soon. 

Just had to look at your wonderful photos again...and everytime I pick a favorite another one changes my mind!