watergirl0153226

74, Female

Wauwatosa

United States

Profile Information:

How many Irish Setters do you have?
We currently have two Irish setters - Harvey, CH Calmarra Crimson and Clover and his son Danny, Calmarra Crimson Sky
How long have you owned Irish Setters?
10 years.
About Me:
I am president of the Irish Setter Club of MIlwaukee and a member of the Irish Setter Club of America. I am interested in conformation, rally, and will be returning to obedience classes this fall. I love the breed and will always have one beside me. My first Irish was a field setter named Joseph who was the most loving, gentle boy I have ever known. Sadly, he was afflicted with epilepsy and endured many serious other medical conditions. I think his frequent hospitalizations and seizure clusters brought us so close. I lost him just before his seventh birthday to internal bleeding.

Comment Wall:

  • watergirl0153226

    We have a cottage on Legend Lake in northern Wisconsin. Danny and I were wading in the waters by Horseshoe Island this July.

    Aug 7, 2007

  • Loma I. Clark

    That picture looks like you're having too much fun with your Irish " watergirl". What's your real name and will I see you at the National in 2008 in Arizona, USA?

    Loma and Red Friends

    Aug 7, 2007

  • andreea ciuca

    Hello!

    Lovelly picture! What is nicer to see than an Irish Setter in the water... :)

    Aug 8, 2007

  • Agnieszka Dufrat 'Neiven'

    Hi,
    Thanks for comment. Harvey look amazing at (HARVEY 300) photos!
    Best geetings
    Aga

    Aug 10, 2007

  • Kathy Seube

    Hi Barb,
    Nice to hear from you. I know many people who are surprised to find out that Alaska has these gorgeous summers with 75 - 80 temps!!! Don't let the flowers fool you, though. They were provided by the photographer, not naturally growing :) :)
    Kathy

    Aug 10, 2007

  • Mavis

    Hi Barb - its nice to meet you and your current two along with Joseph.
    They just don't live long enough!

    Aug 10, 2007

  • Charlotte Godart - Riverwood

    Hello Barb,
    Thanks for your momment on my red girls !
    You have also nice pictures of your dogs !
    Best regards, Charlotte.

    Aug 11, 2007

  • Jelena Kreitmayer

    Hi Barb
    thanks for the nice comments. It is fun to involve the setters in everything I do - makes it even more fun :)))
    Hope to meet you soon,
    Jelena

    Aug 11, 2007

  • Belyakova Julia

    Thank you Barb! I also like yours!

    Julia

    Aug 13, 2007

  • jacquelyn hawley

    Barb,

    I belong to the ISCM, but only as a supportive member as I live in Wausau. I remember Joseph from his picture in the newsletter and your articles. He was beautiful and so loved.

    I have two setters...one bred by Joanne Schick..Calmarra line..age six..bottle fed and still nurses on blankets, and Anamacarra Sealed With A Kiss...bred by ISCM's Gail, Tami and John Jackson.
    Jackie Hawley

    Aug 13, 2007

  • Myra Thomas-Rhodes

    Hello Barb,
    Glad you like the photos of my Irish.
    Winter here in Perth, with plenty of rain at last. Most of Australia has been in drought, and most of the States are on water restrictions.
    Sunny today though, and my seven week babies are enjoying playing outside.
    Cheers,
    Myra.

    Aug 14, 2007

  • carolyn slayton

    Hey girl I am still trying to figure this one out. How do I put pictures here? Load them from where? I think someone is going to have to talk me through this one.

    Aug 14, 2007

  • Kelly Maurer

    You would think I would be able to understand this website a little better! Gosh! Lol

    Anyways, the biggest problem that I have run into is the fact that I live in the boonies... I think the nearest Irish Setter club is three or four hours away :( I'm just trying to find any Kennel Club close enough to get to, haha.

    Well thanks for the greetings, I love your pics!

    Aug 14, 2007

  • carolyn slayton

    I think I am going to have to have you talk me through this. I spent hours on this yesterday trying to figure out how to put up pictures, etc. Just call me super stupid, LOL

    Carolyn

    Aug 15, 2007

  • Nadine Bonjean

    Thank you for your comment!
    come on my website, there are a lot of pictures...

    Aug 17, 2007

  • renejeanine

    hello dear friend watergirl... thank you very much for your kind message, very happy to make your knowledge, we hope that all goes well for you, your family and your setters! sincerely from jeanine and Rene

    Aug 17, 2007

  • Mikkoy

    Thank you for your nice comment! Dante has always been very good to pose, so I just stand by his side :)
    Your dogs seems to be also very beautiful.
    Mikko and rest gang

    Aug 18, 2007

  • Peggy Tucker

    Thank you! Even if we bomb out, we'll have fun at the field trials. I'm slowly working Sunny, my 3 yr. old girl, getting her ready also for Open obedience. It's slow going as she can be stubborn.

    Aug 19, 2007

  • Brad Porterfield

    Thanks for the kind comments. You may have seen Nellie as she was out there in Aug for the specialties. She is back home (Armonk NY) sleeping on HER chair looking very cute. She has no idea that she's about to get her feathers washed:-)

    Aug 22, 2007

  • Laura Kolbach

    Thanks for your comment on my page. I try to do my best with the photos :-) We are heading of within an hour to a long weekend of 4 days to have fun and include a 2-day-show also, hope to have more nice pics to upload on Monday!
    Our best wishes to you,
    Laura

    Aug 24, 2007

  • Michele Roche

    Hi Barb,
    Thank you for the compliment. She was my special girl.
    I'm in Melbourne. Visited Tasmania many years ago - very cold there.

    Oohroo,
    Michele
    P.S. Sorry this reply took so long. Sometimes life just gets in the way.

    Oct 1, 2007

  • Nadine Bonjean

    Merry Christmas!

    Dec 24, 2007

  • renejeanine

    hello !
    happy new year !

    Dec 30, 2007