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Michelle Webster

Female

Cleethorpes

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

How many Irish Setters do you have?: One now: Glenvarna Fire And Ice At Hooley (Mulligan)
How long have you owned Irish Setters?: 37 years
About Me:: My first dog was a much loved Corgi called Bryn.
My previous Irish were:
Kerrigan Amber Dream (Oliver)
Twoacres Joker The Hooley (Flynn)
Twoacres Fergus (Fergus)
Cymbeline Fallon By Hooley (Geordie)
I taught 4 -7 year olds for 17 years and often used to take my first Irish Setter into school. He loved being with the children and they loved being with him. The favourite place to be at story time was next to Oliver!! He was affectionately known as Ollie and many generations of children grew up thinking of Irish Setters as Ollie dogs!!

I got into showing when I retired. Oliver died suddenly only two months after I stopped teaching and as the house was so empty I just knew that I had to have another Irish. I was lucky enough to get a puppy from the late Mrs June Coates (Twoacres). He was Twoacres Joker The Hooley, (Flynn).We went on a steep learning curve together as we found our way around the show world. I very quickly became hooked on this new past time and an obsession began. Over the years I have learnt so much and met so many wonderful friends, all through a shared interest and love of this magnificent breed.

I am on the B Judging list for Irish Setters in the UK and have also judged English Setters, Gordon Setters and Irish Red & White Setters at Open Show level. I was secretary of the East Midlands Social Region of the ISBC in the UK for 14 years and a committee member for 18 years.

As well as showing when possible, I like writing, so often contribute items to the ISBC Newsletter. I also have a particular interest in health matters concerning the breed.
Why are you applying for membership?: B. I am a dog and my owner is at work all day

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Marija Plevčak

Thanks you for comment and I wish you all the best in future.Your dogs good too.
Marija

May 1, 2009
Gail Cleland

Thankyou Michelle.. I agree - he is a lovely boy.... But mostly because he's nice on the INSIDE! He actually has an English streak in his pedigree .. Sh Ch Thendara Okay Yaa is there on his father's side. Bascially he is a mix of American and English lines. I have his extended pedigree on my website (www.irishsettersaustralia.com) if you would be interested to check it out. cheers, gail

May 1, 2009
Alyson Baker

Thank you for your comment Michelle. We are very proud of Libby. She has been a great introduction to the show world for me.

May 1, 2009
Cheryl Newland

Well that's a good question..... They are probably in the spare room in amongst 2 million tons of other things that I'm not sure where they are either.....

May 2, 2009
Anne Morron

Thanks for the welcome Michelle. I too was a teacher, first secondary then nursery and primary. I am looking forward to following the escapades of the various setters on this site and hope to add some of my own. Cheers Anne

May 3, 2009
Sally Underwood

Thanks Michelle .... I love you pics ... especially the "BOSS" dog .... lol ....

Catchya
Sally

May 3, 2009
Inge Schneider

thanks Michelle for your welcome.
Fotos will follow soon
bestwishes
Inge

May 5, 2009
Dee Rance

I had a shock again yesterday, bringing Jas into the hall, she wouldn't go in without a bit of help...the strange thing is that it is actually quite light in there, but when she got in, she really excelled herself, she went well for me, mind you I can hardly walk today my knees are killing me, I don't do run... but yes it was a good day, it's such a sham that all the veterans couldn't win... they were all nice.. I just love the oldies....
Thanks for your congratulations Dee and the girls..

May 10, 2009
Mary Davies

Thanks for the invite Michelle, am looking forward to see whats happening in the world of setters.
I dont think Pauline has an email address, but will try and find out.
Mary

May 11, 2009
John Willliams

Nah still here. I put Birmingham because it asked for a City?

May 11, 2009
John Willliams

Blimey not sure we have any photo's. I put Birmingham because it asked for a city? It's the nearest one to us

May 11, 2009
Marta Galuszka

Hello Michelle,
Thank you for your nice comment:)
Greetings from Poland,
Marta and the girls

May 12, 2009
Carol Ann Evanetz

Good morning and Thank you Michelle. I just looked through your web site. GORGEOUS dogs. Thanks for the tour Carol

May 12, 2009
Mike Dennis

Thank you for the welcome!

Mike

May 12, 2009
John Willliams

I do, but they are all on a zip file and the ready is still in the old pc that got thrown out a few years back wihout thinking.

I got a couple on the works machine whic I will upload at some time.

May 12, 2009
Iva Keene

Thanks Michelle :)

May 12, 2009
Andrew Mole

Hi Michelle, finally got around to joining you and everyone else on this wonderful site.

It is lovely to see all these lovely animals. I know I have just got a Cocker but my old lad will always be in my heart. I see him in nearly every Setter I see, and I wouldn't want it any other way. Thanks for the invite Michelle.

Regards

Andy

May 14, 2009
Alan Pavlič

Thank you very much.
I'am traiying to become common on this website

May 17, 2009
Ruth Findlay

Hi Michelle,
Lovely to hear from you and I'm glad you like the pics. I was intrigued to hear of your website and just had a look. Wow! It really is impressive and must have been loads of work. I often check on to exclusively setters while my baths running. I get caught up in the forums or looking at everyone's lovely dogs and the water gets cold. Very bad for the environment and my kerosene bill, but quite addictive - now I'll have your site as well. Thank you again. Best wishes. Ruth.

May 17, 2009
Ruth Findlay

Hi Michelle,
I don't know if you got my last comment because replies were moderated to your page. Anyway, if you didn't, I love your website (just had my first look at it). I saw Maeve listed with Hilda's Drumwhaur litters. I'm glad you like my pics. I've bookmarked your site and I'll enjoy exploring it. Kind regards,
Ruth.

May 17, 2009
Agnieszka Rola

Hi Michelle,
thank you very much for your compliments about my photos and my beloved boy :)
I saw your website, wonderful dogs, wonderful stories about them, great place for a setterlovers!
greetings from Poland
Agnieszka & Conner

May 18, 2009
Sheila Hughes

Thank you for the welcome. I will try to put up photos etc. soon.

May 18, 2009
Agnieszka Rola

Michelle it would be wonderful to see my dog and his pedigree and maybe photo on your website!
take care!
Agnieszka & Conner

May 19, 2009
pat predeth

Hello Michelle Thank's for the birthday wishe's,,that's very thoughtful of you,,, you are only one day out 22nd but who care's the thought is there, I used to get a lot of card's from setter friend's,, but time goe's on,,I dout that any of the family will remebre but there you go,,,, wooppppppppppp'sjust got a card from the mother in law,,,,Thank's again take care,, PAT x

May 21, 2009
Genevieve Pine

Hi Michelle, Thanks for your comment. I'm rather new to all this but hopefully I'll catch on or up perhaps! Will put more info on my profile soon. My dogs are Bonnie 8 (Seatamarisk Tricollet at Seowns), Skye 5 (Seatamarisk Moondancer @S) both bred by Sheila Thomas, Archie nearly 3 (Seowns Archer) and Rosie nearly 3 (Seowns Amber Rose) litter brother and sister bred by me. More soon!

May 21, 2009
Angie Hams

Hi Michelle
Thank you for inviting me to join the site, I have just been looking at the wonderful pics of your dogs with a mixture of tears and smiles. A lot of their poses reminded me so much of my own dear Ginny who I miss so much. I will get some photos of her on the site soon.
Best wishes
Angie

May 27, 2009
Magdalena Piela

Hello Michelle. Thank's for the comment and welcome the that you gave me:) It's really nice to hear that you like my little pincess - Hello Dolly z Arislandu (Hania) – it's her on my profile photo. I hope that I will enjoy this site a lot, what can be better that chatting with all Irish Setters lovers :) I will try to put up photos and info as soon as I turn up on that site.
Best whishes
Magda

May 27, 2009
Astrid Landsaat

Michelle and Geordie, Thanks!

Best wishes,

Astrid and Ginger.

May 29, 2009
Jo Fisher

Yes - I just couldn't resist! I do't have that many more photos, but oddly enough one of Rory looking at a Christmas present among wrapping paper, rahter like yours!

Jun 2, 2009
Marta Galuszka

Hello Michelle,
Was watching your site - it's really great!
Regards from Poland,
Marta

Jun 3, 2009
Kate Cleary

Hi Michelle, thanks for your welcome to exclusively setters. I'll put some pictures of my setters (past and present) on soon, with the help of my computer literate children!

Jun 3, 2009
Jacky

Hi Michelle, I was checking out your website and had to drop by & let you know how much I enjoyed it, especially you stories. I bet you miss Fergus so much :( That's when I noticed you live in Cleethorpes. I was born there! I live in Australia now, we emigrated when I was 5 (along time ago!) I have only met one other person who came from there, let alone know where it is! So Gidday from Down Under J x

Jun 4, 2009
Marta Galuszka

Hello Michelle,
Very glad that you want to add my girls at your site. It is great idea with making a base with all dogs and pedigrees.
Will send you all information you need about my girls on mail.
Regards,
Marta

Jun 5, 2009
Jacky

Hi Michelle, Burnett is my surname, my parents are both from Grimsby. Mums maiden name is Knight. We lived in Anne Grove in Cleethorpes. We then moved to Ealing ? (I think it was called) and then came to Australia. Mum & Dad have been back a few times and we still have relatives there. It sure is a small world, I bet your parents loved the weather here when they came to visit.

Jun 6, 2009
Sheila Hughes

Thank you Michelle, I'll have to make time to keep up with you all.
Sheila.

Jun 6, 2009
jim cuddy

Hi Michelle,thankyou for your welcome to the site.It seems already that hours are spent keeping on top of all the news and items,should be quite absorbing.
Best regards
JIM C

Jun 7, 2009
Drago and Beata

superrrr!

Jun 10, 2009
Drago and Beata

super photos

Jun 10, 2009
Beverley Burrows

Hi
thanks for the comment great pics.

shannon

Jun 13, 2009
helena davies

Hi michelle thanks for your warm welcome , I will put some photos on soon!!!

Jun 14, 2009
Diana van der Valk

This pretty head is Ch Wait and See of the Red Empire ;-)

Jun 18, 2009
Philip Hall

Hi Michelle
Many thanks for the welcome. As soon as I get used to been on the site and have worked out what size pic's I can post I will upload a few. After 30 odd years of living with Irish I seem to have amassed a few. None from the ring or breeding as they are our family and we know they are the best!

Jun 18, 2009
Ilze Salna

Hi Michelle, thank you for the welcome :)

Jun 19, 2009
andre en anja van dijk

Hi Michelle,thank you but love your photo´s to beatiful

Andre en Anja

Jun 19, 2009
andre en anja van dijk

Hi Michelle ,thank you for the compliments

Jun 19, 2009
Alison Olsen

Thanks Michelle. Good to know there are so many people out there I can get friendly advice from. The picture is actually of our first Setter, Poppy. She was incredibly sweet and a real character. She'd have done anything my husband asked but whenever she saw him packing for a business trip, she got a glint in her eye, like a naughty child and I knew I was in for trouble. Sadly Poppy passed away, aged just 8 from a splenic tumour and we were devastated. Bailey is proving to be a real handful in comparison to Poppy but usually he gets that goofy look on his face and we can't be mad at him. Any advice on owning a male Setter is gratefully received.

Jun 19, 2009
Jim Hall

Thanks for the welcome!

Jun 20, 2009
Sue Alcock

Hi Michelle, Thanks for the welcome. Will get some photos up ASAP. Sue

Jun 22, 2009
Jo Ann Haseltine

Oh yes I am am enjoying The site very very much. I loved reading about Ollie being with kids at school when you were teaching. My last 3 Setters have enjoyed visiting seniors in retirement homes. At Christmas we go caroling. This picture has my dear Tucker with us. He could walk but would tire so loved to ride in his ride wagon. Jo Ann

Jun 26, 2009
Jo Ann Haseltine

Glad you enjoyed picture of the 3 of us Caroling. Well time for breakfast for all of us. I say all,because we have a guest dog staying with us while family away. Sadly not a Irish setter. I think I am the only Irish Setter person in Southern Marin County as I have never seen one. Tho lots people ta come up to talk to us tell stories of when they had one in their lives. Jo Ann

Jun 27, 2009