CONTRADICTION TO THE POST BELOW

[Nicky Vangalis]

As someone who has had my ups and downs with setters over the last few years, namely the death of my beloved Eva in 2009, I would like to say that people on this site have been gorgeous to me, supportive, helpful and kind.  Particularly I would like to mention Dawn Riddell and Sue and Cash, who gave me a friendly ear in my very early days after my loss.  And also to Mrs Dee Farndell for giving us our wonderful Ollie, who has changed and brought sunshine and happiness to our lives.  Also to any members of Ollie's family who are on here who have his litter mates. It's always been reassuring to know that he isn't the only one to destroy blankets, chase pigeons, try to steal our dinner and have a vendetta against socks!  Given that Eva was such a quiet puppy (unknown to us because of her illness) Ollie has almost been like having a new dog for the first time ever.  It's been a joy and I wouldn't change it for the world.  So for all the poo pooers, au revoir and arrivederci...I'm here to stay!!  I love setters, and anyone who has ever owned one knows the fun and joy they bring to our lives (and the grey hairs) and if people choose not to enter the world of owning one of these gorgeous reds because of a few difficult posts then I feel sad that they will miss out but glad that I can be a member of such a wonderful community of reds.

 

[Dawn Riddell]

Oh thankyou Nicky, you're very kind. I'm so glad Ollie has filled the void left behind when you lost Eva. I'm also glad he's giving you all the fun and love that Irish Setters are so good at. Aren't we lucky to have them.

 

Dawn R.

[silvia]

Nicky , I completely share your feelings :) Yes, at times the conversation becomes a bit "intense", in particular because some of the most experienced persons (experienced breeders or people who are dealing with IS for >30 years or so) have strong feelings on important matters.. But this is natural I suppose: in those cases I dont feel like I am in the position to post/respond  much.. But these are the same people that, with also lot of others at their first experiences, gave us LOTS of  kind support and suggestions in several occasions and different matters - from health, to training, and lot more- and most of the times we got a huge amount  of wonderful  advise in real time!! The ES site (and of course the Oberon's super-kind breeder) is the first place where I would go when in need!! And this is not to mention all the fun time we have looking at wonderful stories and nice pictures :) Still is a pity we lost some persons maybe because they just entered the forum at times in which there was a bit of hard discussion and they only have seen that , without to put it in the overall contest.. I hope they will be back soon and share with us their facts :) I think ES is a great  forum: it is addictive and I am glad to have discovered it and to exchange informations and life with such good friends :)

[silvia]

ok, point taken:) I was probably talking more in general, since some people said she was not the only one to have left the forum, althought I am not sure about the other's reasons.. Still, I believe ES  is a great and supportive and fun  forum, and a good forum is made by good people in the end :)

[Jo Ottinger]

Same here,  I have been a member for over 4 years when I got my first Irish, Scout.  This is the site I go to everyday to see what is going on and look at wonderful pictures of setters.  I have meet some wonderful people that have supported me through loosing Scout and cheering when Hawk was added to our family.  It is wondeful to be part of a community of reds.

[Carmel Murphy]

I have been on here over 4 years too;o)) And I am on here almost every day and enjoy it very much;o)) I just love the stories, photos, results, puppies, Dog's Birthdays, sad events,  happy events, discussions(most of the time!!) etc. NEVER A DULL MOMENT;o))

[Sue and Cash]

Thank you Nicky.  I found solice when I lost Dublin in 2009 here as well.  And I am thrilled to hear Ollie has filled your heart again just as Cash has filled ours.  How boring would it be if they didn't attack socks and sneak a tid bit off a plate.  While I envy a perfectly trained, well behaved dog I have to admit that the "cheeky" (as you all would say) ones are my favorite ones. 

Here I sat combing out burrs from Cash's coat once again, and I realize that it's worth every stroke.  He had fun, he was running with glee through all the overgrown fall weeds knowing Mom would untangle his mess of a coat like she always does.

[Sue and Cash]

Oh and can I please add.  No where on the internet will you find a better collection of photos of irish setters.  No where!

And fabulous video also.  That is my favorite thing here.