English Setters: Extinction?
“Here’s something from the BBC – ” Spence begins.
“The Beeb!” says Admin.
“I’m sorry?”
“That’s what the Brits call it – the Beeb.”
“And do Canadians call the CBC the Ceeb?”
“I don’t know,” Admin says. “Canadians maybe once were sort of Britty but I don’t think they are now.”
“Back to the article. It seems that the English setter and some other native UK breeds are threatened with extinction, surpassed in popularity by other breeds.” He glances at Admin. “Especially breeds favored by celebrities.”
Admin – what’s the human expression? takes the bait? “Celebrities? Just because some vacant botox-face sports something means other people are suddenly panting for it? I’d want the very opposite!”
Spence thinks that over. “What’s the opposite of Prada?”
“What the hell is Prada?”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16665702
Welcome Tom the church cat.
Tags: BBC, Brits, Canada, English setters, Prada
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9:22 am on January 25th, 2012
The English Setter is a good looking dog. Nice head, strong body and sounds the breed has a good personality.
In fact, when I think about it, the English Setter sounds much better than most of our human “celebrities”!
Anyhoo, I looked up the opposite of Prada and found one article that said Versace “… is the polar opposite to Prada …” There. I have no idea what any of that means.
9:34 am on January 25th, 2012
According to that article, Huskies are an “in fashion” breed. So are Corgis.
Tom the Church Cat is our new Friend of Chet. He’s taking confessions…even from dogs! Hmmmm…Rio?
9:38 am on January 25th, 2012
Admin: The Devil Wears Prada.
Good morning all.
9:58 am on January 25th, 2012
Since Prada is very expensive and shee-shee, I would think Walmart might be the opposite. One is expensive designer, the other, not even close.
Good morning all. Barb was starting her pot of split pea soup when she got a call from Lisa, the other “secretary” at the CLL. Her kid is sick, so Barb is there today. No soup.
For almost 6 years Barb has asked CL to call her “Office Assistant” but she always says “This is one of my sec-a-taries”. Old dogs can learn, but evidently old CL’s can not.
10:02 am on January 25th, 2012
Kirby T: I am not finding any more time to read in retirement than I had before I retired. (Not sure why.)
10:07 am on January 25th, 2012
I wear Prada. Later today, I will put on my 15-year-old Prada coat and go out and run errands. Last year I had to repair a seam in the lining, but that’s it. It’s just a good as the day I bought it.
10:35 am on January 25th, 2012
English Setters are lovely dogs. We like most kinds of Setters -Gordons are gorgeous too.
The opposite of Prada? hmmm – we’ll go along with Barb. Wally brand birks work just as well and you can bling them up with a glue gun and stuff from the fabric store. We did that once, and everyone asked Mama if her s h o e s were by Vera Wang.
And Barb – tell your CL that according to the latest government survey, Secretaries make a minumum of $2 MORE an hour than Office Assistants, so if you are her Sec-a-tary, you want a raise. Betcha she starts calling you an office assitant REAL fast. (of course this is a total fabrication, but it doesn’t sound like your CL is smart enough to look into it)
10:37 am on January 25th, 2012
MollyPop’s Mom – you devil, you. tee hee
10:52 am on January 25th, 2012
English Setters are very nice dogs. Mom’s folks had one once. She was “dumped” on them by a neighbor down the street who didn’t take good care of her.
It is totally depressing to learn that Huskies are becoming fashionable. People will be sorry and the Huskies will end up in rescues, if they are lucky.
The Iditarod saved the Alaskan sled dog from becoming more or less extinct. Alaskan people were replacing the sled dog with snowmachines and then the Iditarod Sled Dog Race was begun and people got interested in sled dogs again.
10:55 am on January 25th, 2012
Rio, Got your message last night about what the triangle show is called. I will look for it sometime today.
Does someone know how check on Rose?
11:02 am on January 25th, 2012
Siber: It is good to know all this “exotic breed” business hasn’t gone to your head.
Yes, where is Rose?
11:08 am on January 25th, 2012
I have to show you my Prada coat. Prepare to be disappointed. It is plain brown nylon with nothing else – no trim – nothing.
11:10 am on January 25th, 2012
We will send Rose and SDD message. Hope we hear from her soon.
11:15 am on January 25th, 2012
Here is my Prada Dragon Flap bag. There Admin, I’m done with Show and Tell.
11:17 am on January 25th, 2012
Mollypop’s Mom: I think that coat is beautiful. I’ll bet it keeps out the wind also.
I have Rose’s email address. Should I send her an email message also?
11:17 am on January 25th, 2012
MP’sM – WHAT ??? No bling???
We just sent SDD to Rose – hate the waiting part.
11:21 am on January 25th, 2012
MollysMom: I know you look lovely in your Prada coat. We ask you: How can a Prada be plain? The Dragon Flap Bag is perfect for The Year of the Dragon!
Rose: Please check in with us right away!
Rio: Another “guest”?
11:21 am on January 25th, 2012
MPM, Your bag is perfect for 2012 – Year of the Dragon!
Hope Rose is OK!
11:23 am on January 25th, 2012
B&M: Said the same thing at the exact same time! How kool is that?
11:26 am on January 25th, 2012
Rose!…Where is that person?…snort!…Her name reminds me someone finished the Rose Bouquet this morning…sniff!…Here is a photo. After it is framed, it will be shipped off somewhere in the world today…heh!…Maybe!
Butterflies!…Nope!…Bows!…Nope!
11:28 am on January 25th, 2012
Maskers!…Check your SDD ASAP!…sniff!
11:41 am on January 25th, 2012
Masquers, Yes, too funny, but great minds think alike!
11:48 am on January 25th, 2012
The roses are beautiful Rio.
12:01 pm on January 25th, 2012
The roses are beautiful and very nicely arranged.
I found that program, Devil’s Graveyard, by following Rio’s instructions. I watched it with a notepad close by. Here are the figures:
4 out of every 1000 Alaskans go missing every year.
That is a 1500% higher rate of disappearances than average.
12:47 pm on January 25th, 2012
Rio your roses are beautiful! The leaves below the blooms are perfect. I wonder who is getting those roses for Valentines day? I wouldn’t mind them at all!
12:50 pm on January 25th, 2012
Staff had today off so she schedules a massage (CHristmas gift from Mr.Staff) Then work wanted her in. Nope, she can spare a few hours after 2. Snicker.
Barb, The secret is to have no cell phone and to have caller ID on your home phone and to not be in when those calls come through. Sorry about the soup.
I hope Rose checks in soon.
12:53 pm on January 25th, 2012
Rio,
(whispering)
Dawson told Staff she (Dawson)is sending you a book about 3 beer drinking ladies. It seems you were stiffed by that book lately. Don’t tell anyone it is a secret.
Your friend Abbie
1:30 pm on January 25th, 2012
Rio: A beautiful bouquet!!! The roses look absolutely perfect.
SD message received and acknowledged. BTW. Good luck with getting that book from Dawson anytime soon. She has yet to receive Bear’s card.
Checking back on our Rose…last post from her was Sunday evening. Several of us have sent messages. Hope to hear from our fellow Plunderer and friend very soon.
2:08 pm on January 25th, 2012
Way to stick up for yourself, Staff!
I need to look up what’z up for Year of the Dragon. I found the Year of the Rabbit … So-so.
Beautiful bag and coat, MollyPop’s mom!
Riö: As usual, beautiful.
DAN!
Dan’s x-ray was a success. He’s leg is healing. He will now be able to start putting weight on it during PT!
2:29 pm on January 25th, 2012
Melanie: That is wonderful news! Dan’s leg is on the mend!
Good grief! The morning has gotten away from me. Now it’s time for lunch and not one thing has been accomplished. Sigh.
SQA: (Small Quilt Abbie) May as well go back to your wonderful puzzle…don’t seem to be getting much else done today.
But first…Lunch!
3:43 pm on January 25th, 2012
I just saw that there will be six new dog breeds being shown at the Westminster Dog Show this year.
Rio, the flowers are lovely, as usual.
Still no Rose? That is odd, and concerning.
3:51 pm on January 25th, 2012
Thanks guys for sending messages to Rose. I hope she is okay and we hear from her soon.
Melanie, Very good news about Dan’s leg!!!
4:09 pm on January 25th, 2012
Happy Birthday, Virginia!
4:36 pm on January 25th, 2012
Good news about Dan!
4:44 pm on January 25th, 2012
To All: A big relief! I received a message from Rose, via SDD, saying she is okay and will be checking in soon…hopefully in the next couple of days.
4:54 pm on January 25th, 2012
Excellent, Masquers, Thank You!
5:03 pm on January 25th, 2012
Rose said thank you to everyone for their concern. I told her to go to the center of the Quilt until she is feeling better. Belle-Starr, no doubt, has already appeared on her doorstep with a little thermos of chicken soup in her knapsack and a big hug for her friend.
5:31 pm on January 25th, 2012
There is an article out listing the 7 reasons that Mitt has dropped in popularity. We read it and were disappointed that Crate-Grate didn’t even make the list. Bummer!
5:36 pm on January 25th, 2012
Barb&Magpie: It may not have been one of the 7 reasons listed, but we bet it has had a lot to do with his sudden fall from the top.
5:37 pm on January 25th, 2012
Magpie: How are you feeling today?
6:00 pm on January 25th, 2012
Hi everyone – Thanks Masquers – you beat us to it. We sent Rose an SDD before we left to do errands, and just got home to find her answer too. Whew! Its nerve wracking when one of the Plunderers goes missing.
Melanie – good news that Dan’s bones are healing.
Rio – your friend’s work is just beautiful without butterflies or bows.
And Happy Birthday to Virginia – where ever you are.
6:00 pm on January 25th, 2012
Bear and Masquers – I have been meaning to tell you how much I like the Camano Islands coffee. Somehow, I mistakenly ordered ground coffee instead of whole bean so next time will be even better.
6:00 pm on January 25th, 2012
Bear, I am feeling pert nir perfect, however my underbits are itching a little bit. Someone got a wee bit carried away with the shaver when they were prepping me for my hernia repair. If I had been a little more awake I would have given him a little nip!
6:00 pm on January 25th, 2012
Oooooh.
Masquers: Today I received a card with the Chet the Dog Iditarod decal and magnet enclosed. They look great! It may even have been in the box since Monday because we didn’t check the mail.
Great news about Dan the Man and his leg. 🙂
Love Mollypop’s mom’s Prada dragon bag.
6:02 pm on January 25th, 2012
Golinka – What is your actual last day at CLL? I have to stay tuned for all the news.
6:03 pm on January 25th, 2012
Oh!…and:
Happy Birthday Virginia! (Whispering) Who’s Virginia?
6:07 pm on January 25th, 2012
MP’sM – last day is Tuesday the 31st.
Quiet Rio! It IS TOO her last day!
MAma has to open tomorrow at 5:45 am – yikes! But then she is off until Monday and then Tuesday and DONE!
woooo hooooooo
6:12 pm on January 25th, 2012
Happy!….Woooo! My friend got the bouquet of roses mailed off and the lucky person should be receiving them this Friday or Saturday…snort!… I will be on Tracking Duty during that time…sniff!….These roses were requested oh about 2 ½ months ago. That’s why my friend is so happy to have finally filled the order…heh! ….Plus, she has had a very enjoyable, productive day away from the not very-busy place…snorkel!
Walk!….We just got back from the Brutal Walk….wheeze!…Its very warm here today and so she thought it was a good idea to re-visit all of our old hills and valleys….grumble!…Beau did not have to go. He is such a wimp…sniff!
6:33 pm on January 25th, 2012
Royals, I’m looking forward to CLL’s reaction to reality. This is going to be so much fun.
6:40 pm on January 25th, 2012
I just saw the picture I put up of my coat. Jeez. It looks like it has ruffles which is just where the hood folds back. No ruffles. Darn camera. Couldn’t be my fault. Here’s another pic.
7:26 pm on January 25th, 2012
Where’s B.Stover? She should know who Virginia is!
7:32 pm on January 25th, 2012
I don’t.
7:38 pm on January 25th, 2012
It’s Virginia Woolf’s birthday day!
7:45 pm on January 25th, 2012
Excellent!
7:52 pm on January 25th, 2012
Howlers: How is the Budster doing? and wasn’t T.C. scheduled for an appointment at “that place that shall not be named” also?
Dawson; The little envelope has arrived! That is good news indeed. The goats have been thwarted again.
MollysMom: Heh! Must admit that first picture of the coat looked a little frilly. We had to enlarge it to get a better look-see. This photo is much better.
BTW: Glad to hear you like the cafe. We like it too. We appreciate knowing it is freshly roasted and grown organically.
7:56 pm on January 25th, 2012
Mercy!…. Dawg have mercy on my pug soul!….snort! ….Justified is finally ON DEMAND…..Woooooo!….We’ve been waiting forever and ever and ever for the first episode to show up….WOOOO HOOOO!…..Now we are going to watch it!…snort!
8:01 pm on January 25th, 2012
Howlers: How is the Budster doing? and wasn’t T.C. scheduled for an appointment at “that place that shall not be named”?
Dawson; The little envelope has arrived! That is good news indeed. The goats have been thwarted once again.
Mollypop’s Mom: Heh! Must admit that first picture of the coat looked a little frilly. We had to enlarge it to get a better look-see. This photo is much better.
BTW: Glad to hear you like the cafe. We like it too. We appreciate knowing it is freshly roasted and grown organically.
Melanie: The only thing that kept going through my mind was “Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf?”, but didn’t make the connection.
8:04 pm on January 25th, 2012
In honor of the safe arrival of Dawson’s mail, we doubled up. (no mistakes here)
8:19 pm on January 25th, 2012
Ahhh, you meant to do that!
8:23 pm on January 25th, 2012
I’m outta here! TTFN
8:26 pm on January 25th, 2012
Staff!….I wonder if Mr. Staff liked Justified and not just the music but the whole show…heh!…..It is soooo good and it starts out with a good ole Bang!….snort!
8:31 pm on January 25th, 2012
heh heh heh – Mama just sold the lankety lank couch that could not be sat upon.
She put an ad in the paper for 6 days – today was the last day of the ad, and brrrriiing -there goes the phone. Yup we still have it. Yup it is sage green. Sure you can come see it tonight.
Young girl, no bigger than a twig comes with her (big) dad. She is setting up her first apartment, has always wanted a sectional and ,loves the color. She sits down on it and barely dents a cushion. She’s in love – and the sofa loves her back. Daddy buys her the sofa – especially since we were throwing in the coordinating throw pillows.
Bye bye sectional sofa – hello garage space.
And now, we have to say bye bye too. Maa has to get up at 4:30 to open CLL by 5:45, so she says we have to go to bed RIGHT NOW.
See ya all tomorrow.
8:33 pm on January 25th, 2012
That was “blankety blank” sofa – jeez louise…
8:47 pm on January 25th, 2012
We just Googled David Rosenfelt. No wonder Wookie likes the guy! He loves dogs, and especially Goldens. The dog in his first Andy Carpenter book is named Tara. She must have gone over the Bridge, because that book was written about 10 years ago. Sooo, he and his wife have started a rescue for dogs, mostly Goldens and named after Tara. They have rescued over 4,000 dogs and currently have 27 living with them. Mostly Goldens, and a few others that were too old or had other issues and couldn’t be adopted out. What a guy. We love him! Also, he and Spence have gone to some of the same book signing places. Wonder if they know each other?
There are ten books in the Andy Carpenter series, so that will keep us busy for awhile.
8:51 pm on January 25th, 2012
Mr. Staff didn’t tell me much about Justified. I will have to ask him.
9:17 pm on January 25th, 2012
AbbieTheKat!….Weren’t you lying on his legs while he was watching the show?…heh!…Besides, why would he tell you if he liked it or not?…snort!
Music!…Its the only show we watch till the very very end so we can here the blue grass music!…wooooowheeee!…Not nearly enough of it though..sniff!
9:20 pm on January 25th, 2012
Couch!…Does this mean the Couch Soap Opera will be ending?…wuffle!…That’s a gosh dern shame..sniff!…Sorry, I’m still talking like those guys in Harlan County Kentucky….chorkel!….Boyd Crowder done got his self thrown in jail again…derrrr!…We like seeing him out and about causing trouble…heh!
9:23 pm on January 25th, 2012
Hey!…American Idol is in Colorado tonight….wow!…Good thing I didn’t know about this or I would have tried out on the show…heh!….OwwwOwwwwOOOOOOOoooooooOOOOO!…chorkel!
9:30 pm on January 25th, 2012
Rio, Mr.Staff tells me lots of stuff when I am lying on his lap. So there!
Snicker
9:31 pm on January 25th, 2012
Something for Melanie…
9:33 pm on January 25th, 2012
That is a picture of the Aurora from DelaniNPS Park in Alaska. (The camera froze after 15 minutes)
9:33 pm on January 25th, 2012
Spooky!…And green!..snort!
9:43 pm on January 25th, 2012
Just a quick check-in. I’m working late tonight.
Rio: Please check your SDD after the closing credits of your show have played. A pug needs his bluegrass music.
9:56 pm on January 25th, 2012
Beautiful pictures, Staff. Especially the one of Abby.
We have to go, we want to catch the last CSI with Willows leaving (in one piece we hope!) Night all.
9:57 pm on January 25th, 2012
Bella: The 4×6 photo of the dynamic duo is heading your way. Soon we will be joining the Howlers on the trip to Nome! Come on everyone, get those pictures sent to Rebecca. Bet this is the first time in Iditarod history a musher carried another pack on his sled. Kool runnings.
10:11 pm on January 25th, 2012
Jack!…Bauer!…snort!…He is back, or at least Keifer Sutherland is back on tv…heh!… His new show started tonight and we are checking it out because she loves! Loves! loves Kiefer…grunt!….She actually met him once, but it is far too embarrassing a story to ever tell on this here blog….chorkel!…Her and her sister still laugh about it to this day….heh!
10:31 pm on January 25th, 2012
Rebecca!… Received and understood…snort!….Be careful out there on those nasty roads, you hear!…grunt!…In fact, you better come home right now…sniffle!
10:42 pm on January 25th, 2012
I am heading into 3 days of -50 and -55 weather. Found out today that two families of students at school have been w/o heat for awhile due to financial difficulties. So shocking to learn–we can’t do anything if we don’t know about it. Please, everyone, reach out and ask for help if you need it– and help if you hear of problems. No man is an island and we all need each other.
Caught up on 2009 and 2010 taxes and am getting refunds for both years. So maybe no more notices from the IRS–just checks 🙂
January & February are the toughest months of winter and I, too, have the winter doldrums like Dawson. It makes work/life difficult but I always think that I survived today and tomorrow will be better. Having three animals to pet helps also.
10:45 pm on January 25th, 2012
Triangle!…I’m glad SiberH was able to watch that show about the Alaskan Triangle…snort!…Now he is a believer too…sniff! …Kiefer is being most excellent in his new show….snorkel! …Very intriguing!
10:56 pm on January 25th, 2012
Charris!… You be careful up there in Alaska during those really cold frigid days…yeep!…How do you stand it? I hope you decide to retire somewhere warmer …dammit!… I can tell it is staying a little bit lighter for a little bit longer these days. Spring will be upon us before we know it, so brush that Blue Funk off your shoulders and think about brighter days…chuffle!
11:08 pm on January 25th, 2012
Touch!…Is excellant! Keifer does it again!…Wooooo!
Goodnight!…snort!…She has to go back to the grind of whatever she does all day long when she is not here with me…sniffle!
11:11 pm on January 25th, 2012
Brrrr!
CHarris: I am praying for those 2 families without heat. That is crazy at those temperatures. Will someone be able to help them?
I am so glad you got your taxes caught up and that you get a refund. Yippee! That is a relief.
11:11 pm on January 25th, 2012
Rio, don’t worry about me. I’ve had lots of winters up here. Yes, I am looking at other places to live but no major changes right away. WA and KY are tax friendly states for retirees. This site has a lot of good links to explore if anyone is interested:
http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/retiree_map/
11:32 pm on January 25th, 2012
CHarris: Yikes! Families with no heat in -55 temps. How can they survive is what we are wondering.
Good to hear you are finished with those tax returns and are getting a refund too. Excellent news!
Staff: Nice picture of the Northern Lights.
Abbie: You are making me sleepy.
Off to catch up on shows we missed over the past week. Will talk to you all tomorrow – Bear
12:03 am on January 26th, 2012
Now that we know the situation, we can help these families. There are always people who can fix furnaces or help with fuel. As a single woman I have extra space in my house and a family can come here if needed and I’ve already let the school counselor know that.
The families probably lived in one room around a stove or electric heater. Some people block off rooms in freezing weather to save on the cost of heating a whole house. As a young girl I remember people coming to Alaska and living in tents for a year while they got jobs and built an abode. A small place and a source of heat = survivable.
1:02 am on January 26th, 2012
We have been working on the 100+piece Abbie for two nights now. We hope to have her back together soon.
Dad accidentally put an extra 0 in our income for last year and did not notice until he figured out that we owed $345,767. Double yeep! Now fixed, we get money back. Grr…dad should have left a month sooner. We got into a new bracket this year.
1:31 am on January 26th, 2012
Macy the Min-Pin: it takes two brains to work on taxes. The tax guy was so tired that he made errors which I caught. Of course, the computer program helps since at the end it notes anything that is “off.” I am glad you didn’t owe $345,767 🙂
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