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lyn hathaway

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Barnsley south yorkshire

United Kingdom

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How many Irish Setters do you have?: I have one irish setter layla, she was diagnosed as havng lopra at 2 and 1/2 years old (shed probably had it for 18months before diagnosis )she is now 7 years old and as been totally blind to this disease for the past 3 years .layla was hereditry clear and clear herself from pra(rcd1) UPDATE some 5years on we have had layla tested for pra rcd4 and she has tested as been AFFECTED for this type of the disease.finally we have some sort of closure in getting to know the cause of my girls blindness at such an early age i also have a boxer whose name is lucy she is laylas other eyes
How long have you owned Irish Setters?: we got our first red setter on new years eve 1976 and had them ever since
About Me:: i am an housewife and i have owned 3 setters since 1976 .

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Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn.
Don't know if you have noticed the picture of Jas in the kitchen, her eyes have a slight green tinge to them now. She is having real difficulties now. But she is coping, not as well as she used to, but doing reasonably well under the circumstances. Speak soon all the best Dee and the gang

Jan 23, 2010
Marta Galuszka

Hello Lyn,
Thank you for lovely birthday wishes to my girls:)
Greetings,
Marta

Jan 26, 2010
BETTE BERLANGA

Thank you , Lyn

Feb 1, 2010
Sinuhe

Thank you, Lyn

Feb 2, 2010
Susan Stone

Thank you for your kind words, Lyn. Shannon shared a big part of our lives and we are very grateful for that.
All the best to you and your dear Layla
Susan

Feb 9, 2010
Susan Stone

How kind! Thank you:-)

Feb 11, 2010
Jean K

Thank you Lynn I am new to this. I am getting some photos together of Megan and I will post them. Looking forward to Crufts (I think), I get so nervous.

Feb 14, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi Lyn will speak soon Dee and the gang

Feb 14, 2010
Jean K

Thank you for your welcome

Feb 17, 2010
Dawn Riddell

Thankyou so much for your support. Losing Bailey is so hard, he was a brilliant dog, my best, most special friend.

Dawn R.

Feb 24, 2010
Benny and Pia Hansen

Red Ribbon

Mar 14, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn
I was going to ask if you had just been trimming her up...her ears look wonderful. I think that they like to be pampered. And lets face it she deserves it, I bet that you are looking forward to going on holiday. From what you say, I think that she really enjoys going away now, that she has it all sussed out as to where everything is in the caravan. Have a wonderful time, and I hope that we can meet soon.
All the best and love to all Dee and the gang

Mar 20, 2010
Myra Thomas-Rhodes

Thankyou Lyn. Exciting times down town in the Antipodes!

Mar 22, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn
Thanks for the comment on Mr J, yes I am really proud of him, I am also pleased that my babies have turned out so well, I am so proud of them too.
I know just how you feel about your beautiful Layla, she is one of the most special dogs in the world...and such a pretty girl, with her new hair cut...
All the best and love to all, big X's to Layla Dee and the gang

Mar 22, 2010
Alicia Ferrón Vidán

Red Ribbon

Mar 23, 2010
Lise-Lotte Persson

Moa send a greeting and thanks for the congratulations!

Apr 5, 2010
june walsh

Many thanks have had a lovely day/.........june

Apr 9, 2010
Stephen Jones and Ian Vatcher

Thanks Lyn, good to be on board

Apr 14, 2010
Jean K

Red Ribbon

Apr 14, 2010
Dee Rance

Ah thanks Lyn it was nice to be out there again..there are some that are spoiling it for other's though but hey life is like that. Always someone that thinks that they are some kind of god amongst us lesser mortals. One day they will definitely get their come-upence and it isn't going to stop me and others from having fun. Thanks so much for the comment really appreciated. All the best Dee and the gang.

Apr 15, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn

I agree with you wholeheartedly.

I can't wait to see the pictures of your beautiful girl running on the beach, give my love to both Layla and the beach, it's been years since I have been there, it is one of those wonderful beaches that just goes on and on for ever, just make sure that she doesn't get tangled up with the Seals..Ha Ha

Jas would love to be there with you all..She is feeling so much better now that the cyst she has had for several years now has burst. She was running around like a puppy again..

Have a wonderful relaxing 10 weeks in the caravan...I will be thinking of you with envy...

All the best Dee and the gang

Apr 18, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn.
Thanks so much for the congratulations..It was a wonderful day with Fergal (Tania's boy) getting First and Fin getting second, fingers crossed for Lana today.
WOW what a litter this has been so far,
Thanks again have a wonderful holiday big X's to Layla Dee and the gang

Apr 24, 2010
Anna Wymyslowska

Hi Lyn,
I am happy that you like photos o Newton :) He is changing really fast right now.
All the best
Ania

Apr 24, 2010
Maggie Smith

As a Grimsby girl I loved Cleethorpes as a child and thought it something special. I do go to the Humberstone Fitties with my sister to walk her Lab and sometimes I take my girls. For the beech we usually go to further down the coast to Theddlethorpe which is in the main deserted. Enjoy your 10 weeks holiday and I hope the better weather returns soon.

May 8, 2010
neil selman

Hi Lyn
Happy birthday to Layla, how are you getting on with on the trimming? have a good holiday.

Neil

May 9, 2010
Astrid Landsaat

Hi Lyn,

thank you!

May 30, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn
Thanks for the congratulations I am so so pleased with them all, that is Fins first first at a championship show, I thought that Fergal would get it on the day, pleased either way. Speak soon hope that the rest of your holiday is good, congratulations again on the 'non-smoking' all the best Dee and the gang

Jun 1, 2010
Maggie Smith

Very pleased you enjoyed your day at Theddlethorpe - it is lovely on a warm summer day. Let me know if you are passing Market Rasen - Come in for lunch - I will make a cake!

Jun 21, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn
All OK with Jas. She trusts me so will trot out nicely she has been to about 4 shows lately and has only been in the Veteran classes and she has won all of them, she has also gone best veteran bitch in show and reserve best veteran in show, she just loves showing,,, Saffy getting second in Limit was wonderful that means that she now has her Stud Book number and is qualified for life, so thrilled with her, as for Fin he is really doing me proud, he is such an extrovert, just love him,, could kill him at times but love him to death.....
Speak soon love to all Dee and the gang

Jun 22, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn YES I am going to Leeds, at last...we will actually meet. I only have one dog entered, but will probably have to bring all three so you will be able to meet Jas too, can't wait to meet you, Love to all Dee and the gang

Jul 17, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn No Nicole is a friend probably young enough to be a daughter, My only other Child is Michael he is the oldest, don't see much of him any more...

Jul 17, 2010
Marta Magi

So lovely to see you enjoy the time that is given to you together!! keep it up as long as you can! Words can't express how brilliant people you are in my opinion, as you have been making wonders with your sweetheart and you make life so happy for her. All my appreciations goes to you for that!
Give her an extra hug from me, please, and keep on having fun!! / Marta

Jul 18, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn, I just think that she is wonderful, and you are too, the way you both cope, Jas seems to have her on and off days, today she just latched on to everyone that we met on the walk, she is so funny when she does it, but some don't really appreciate it.
I can't wait until Sunday, I am not really good until my classes are over, so will hope to see you after we have been in the ring, then I think a cup of tea and a quick natter, or maybe a long natter...
If you remember I used to live just down the road from Theddlethorpe, and of cause Donna Nook, I used to live between Covanham and Fulstow, near Louth.... but wouldn't go back there now, I love it up here in Scotland,

Jul 19, 2010
Dee Rance

I haven't long got back, after dropping Betty and Chloe off home, so am now off to bed, but had to write and say how nice it was to finally meet you, and what a lovely surprise to see the picturesof Fin that you posted, thank you again, I can't take any pictures because of my camera being broken, will have to save for a new one, then I can take some pictures, hope that your friend and the lovely Layla enjoy their food...Love to all Dee and the gang

Jul 25, 2010
Henry's Mom

Hello Lyn, Yes they are lovely lovely dogs. Dee must be very proud. I know I am one proud owner!!!!

Henry is just wonderful, we have an amazing bond and a mutual love for each other, this in turn, I'm finding it really easy to train him as he is always looking at me for direction, with that wonderful setter trust in his eyes.

But hey he also has his moments!!!! Then we would'nt have it any other way would we????

Best regards to you from us. xx

Jul 27, 2010
Myra Thomas-Rhodes

Happy Birthday for tomorrow, Lyn. Enjoy!

Sep 11, 2010
Maggie Smith

Have a great Birthday Lyn and may it include your dogs

Sep 11, 2010
Daria Olko

Happy B-day Lynn!!

Daria

Sep 12, 2010
Astrid Landsaat

Happy birthday Lyn!

Sep 12, 2010
Carmel Murphy

Happy Birthday Lynn;o)) Better late than never??;o)

Sep 12, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn
Thank you for your comment on the vaccine blog thing,, It isn't a cure, but I really do hope that she will have a little bit longer with us,
Hey Lyn my god I didn't realise that it was your birthday the other day, so so sorry for not wishing you a very happy birthday then, I do hope that you had a wonderful time, I bet you and the family had a great time. VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.
Hope that we can meet again soon, are you going to go to any of the shows near to your neck of the woods???
Again thanks for the thoughts greatly appreciated, I am sure that Jas knows that you are thinking of her, love to all Dee and the gang

Sep 14, 2010
Tina Clamp

hi lyn
Layla is a lovely even with all that she is going through, i hope this vaccine is going to help her. We get so close to our beautiful girls and boys. Take care Tina Clamp

Sep 15, 2010
Rodney Drinkwater (BRABROOK)

Thank you Lyn I love Irish setters, well apart from today, I'm painting my mum & dad house up and Blade tread through the paint and walked it all round the floor was not best pleased, lol. But yes hope to meet good people now I have joined.

Sep 18, 2010
Chantal McIlveen-Wright

Hello Lyn,

Thank you for your friendly welcome Lyn, very nice of you.
Back from your holiday!!!! I am sure you had a fabulous time and I am waiting for the pictures ...
I was reading your page and saw all your pictures of course, Layla is beautiful... what a terrible story about her eyes!! it is such a sad thing... I am so glad to read that you are giving her all your love and attention.

A very special cuddle to her and to her friendly helper Lucy, a very nice weekend to you and your family.

Sep 19, 2010
David McIlveen Wright

Thanks, Lyn! It's great that others can share with us the fun and happiness we get from our dogs inthis lovely part of the world!

Sep 19, 2010
Chantal McIlveen-Wright

Hi Lyn,

Was just wondering how is your beautiful Layla doing? Please give her a special cuddle from me

Sep 28, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn
Hope all is well with you...had a chat with Peter Bedford on Saturday, and then there was the person that was really horrible about poor Jas, some of them are just so darned cruel. How is your beautiful girl getting on?? haven't heard from you for a while, did you enjoy your holiday?? Speak soon Dee and the gang

Oct 4, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn, glad that Lucy's KC didn't spread to Layla, Thanks for the comment on Darlington, (thought that you might have been able to come) he also did well at Driffield and ISAE they have exceeded my wildest dreams, so consistent. But such a naughty boy, my arms are black and blue. Good luck with the phone, I couldn't cope with something like that, a complete technophobe..Jas is doing fine but would really like the treatment to start very soon, the longer it takes to get the vaccine here the more chance that the melanoma will metastasise, but at the moment she is doing OK Thanks for asking, Love to all Dee and the gang

Oct 4, 2010
Dee Rance

Hi there Lyn
Thank you for your lovely comments on Newton and Newton, he is looking really good, will you be going to Peterlee for the NEEISC show???
Speak soon Dee and the gang

Oct 12, 2010
Dee Rance

So sorry for the delay in replying...Jas had her first Vaccine nearly two weeks ago, she will be having her second on Thursday coming, all seems to be going well, she is doing really well she is eating like a horse and is loving her exercise, that is how I can gauge how she is doing, So sorry to hear that Layla got the K.C I hope both she and Lucy are better now, Fin had it earlier on in the year, so I know that it isn't a nice thing, and poor Layla not being able to see what she is doing must be really difficult for her.. Fergal got his Junior Warrant yesterday, really pleased for him, just wish I could get mine, still got 9 more points to go. Don't suppose I will get them. But will keep trying rite up to the end...Speak soon love to all Dee and the gang

Nov 14, 2010

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