[F16 1UB]

Some Most of you have heard of Sadie Mae. No pics on this but you can get a laugh or say "Why do they put up with this"?

Recently our 7 month old Irish Setter has removed all the flowers from a both planters on either side of the driveway.

While inside the house I noticed the garden hose was strung out through the side yard. I leave it wound up on the garage floor normally so it doesn't freeze. At the other end chewing on it is Sadie. I now have a soaker hose.

Neighbors said "The other day Sadie was wearing a bucket on her head". I had a 2 1/2 gal plastic bucket that I filled with water sitting on the side deck and left her outside while we went to see the kids 100 miles north. Guess she didn't like the water and preferred diet coke. As for the bucket I think it was KY Derby time so hats were in style. Can you visualize this? LOL

The other evening (You fisherman will like this) I'm crappie fishing here at the house and have 5-6 in a 5 gal bucket only to hear splashing. I then witness the mentally challenged female Irish Setter with her paw inside the bucket. The next thing I saw was her head dive into the bucket and pull out a crappie by the tail. She tossed it on the ground and started licking it. :edit: bucket was relocated

Drove to big city and was gone for 3 hours. Left Sadie Mae in the house. Came home to find a charred log that was in the fireplace on the floor. Did I mention that the rug is beige light color? Glass doors closed at fireplace.

68 43 count box of Hefty trash bags in the garage. What in the hell is all that white stuff in the yard? Holy :edit: SADIE MAE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flower pots on lower deck had been ransacked. Geraniums or a facsimile thereof were strewn all over the place. The pots were on the deck railing. Sadie Mae had climbed onto the chairs and helped herself. Chairs moved to center of deck.

Oh the Hibiscus that was starting to grow is now a figment of my imagination. Last winter she helped in pruning it. Okay she took it down to ground level. As it's sprouting back this spring she starts to eat the new growth. Placed 6 flags from invisible fence around plant.

I think I'll feed her some knock off purses.

And she's not seen TV yet. HUH! Lania will be fully enclosed rubber room for me.

[redwitch]

Well, isn't she special? Gotta love all the things she's into. Irish setters are an interesting breed to raise. They do seem to up the ante when it comes to puppy shenanigans and Sadie certainly is proving that. She still sounds like a sweetie and I can't wait to meet her.

[DD]

I remember last summer (and the summer before) with our dog Nickoles (labradoodle - 1/2 lab & 1/2 standard poodle) he ate the nice new buds of our peony bush. I poured hot sauce sparingly on the buds thinking he would not like the smell or taste - helped somewhat - guess he was hungry and the sauce was tasty. Our dog still goes after socks, underwear, shoes, towels, gloves, hats, not too much he doesn't like. At least he hasn't touched the buds so far this spring. We knew labs did not mature till they were around the age of 2, but in his case I think it may be 3 or 4 yrs. of age. Gotta love them - he has the nicest personality, beautiful eyes (they are green) and is a lovely chocolate colour. He is so friendly and loves every person and other dog he meets. He was quite a change from having two previous dachhunds - both females. So I can certainly relate!!!! Sadie has a playmate as well to help occupy her time doesn't she?? By the way Nick is just two years old so only another year or two to go. Hope hubby and I survive - just kidding!!!!!

He went to the kennel this morning (we leave tomorrow morning to head to the TV) and I miss him already.... Too far a drive coming from Canada to bring him.

Donna/Stan

Sadie Mae and Nickoles sound like great dogs. : I have stories I could tell about my Benson but I am not that good of a typer! Mine is a pug who I love dearly!

[nONIE]

F16,

What is your wifes take on Sadie Mae's antics? Im really curious about this since obviously your a real pushover for her! LOL (understandably so! shes beautiful)

[chelsea24]

Sadie Mae! That's my Irish girlfriend! Yes, I love her. :bigthumbsup: We Irish girls are a rare breed! You go, girl. 1rnfl

[F16 1UB]

dd06dd - First let me say I'm jealous that you're heading to TV. I know we'll get there but...As for Nick, we need to pair the 2 up when we arrive and take them to the Dog Run. I expect I'll be there daily with wild woman. (Sadie Mae) Not Mrs "F16". Maybe we need Benson to keep them in line.

This is our 4th Irish Setter. I asked the vet once "When will she quit chewing"? He said by the age of 9. The last morning with our previous Irish Setter, Scarlet, I took her pic with wadded up socks in her mouth. She was 11 1/2. Once trained they can be the most loyal breed albeit a PIA to get there. LOL

Nonie - That's very nice of you to say that about Mrs F16. I'll pass it on. She's high maintenance for sure just like all you women. Guess her and John Edwards spend as much $ getting their hair done. OK maybe not that much. She let me know this morning that she chose our last 2 dogs and I picked Sadie Mae. And your point Dear? I saw the Dog Whisper guy exercising dogs on a treadmill. Helps slow the puppy "STUFF". And we sold ours!!!! Whoduhgessed. :dontknow:

F16

[nONIE]

F16, I was referring to Sadie Mae but without a doubt your wife is equally beautiful!!LOL

[F16 1UB]

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[F16 1UB]

Originally Posted by chelsea24

Sadie Mae! That's my Irish girlfriend! Yes, I love her. :bigthumbsup: We Irish girls are a rare breed! You go, girl. 1rnfl

And when Sadie Mae arrives Chels I'll call you. To the Doggy Park you go. ;D

[chelsea24]

:bigthumbsup: You're on 16! And Mrs. 16 and I have a date to go to Mt. Dora and also to the casino!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by dd06dd

He went to the kennel this morning (we leave tomorrow morning to head to the TV) and I miss him already.... Too far a drive coming from Canada to bring him. Donna/Stan

Hey Guys, thanks for the PM.
..... Just to let you know ... Canadian dogs love TV and the dog park, at least my two boys do! They don't think it is too far to drive at all, they love travel and hate to be left behind. They smile all the way to TV. Now the cat; that's a different story! She hates travel. But with a happy drug for the cat, we do OK on the 26 hour drive (with one overnight stop).

Have a great time in TV!

[Barefoot]

F16, Donna & Stan

Have you read "Marley and Me"? If not, I know you'll really enjoy it.

F16, I think you have another Marley!

[Tripngirl]

Irish Setters can't but love 'em....they are loyal to their owners plus and show the affection in crazy ways....growing up we had a family pet that was a setter "Tafy" and she would take her old bones after she was finished with them and stuff them under the pillows on our beds...you'd feel this lump and the next words out of your mouth was "oh, gross!"...but she also sang, did tricks galore and I have such great memories of that dog...:0)