Monday, October 4, 2010

Monday's Mosaic Memory ~Flannery

Flannery
1976-1989

It took Flannery several years to mature, and he often challenged my patience, but he was one of the friendliest, funniest, most intelligent and affectionate dogs I have ever owned.


If you've ever owned or known an Irish Setter, you can relate to Gary Larson's cartoon.






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21 comments:

  1. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!October 4, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    Kinda sorta like a Golden Retriever!

    Thanks fur sharing Flannery!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  2. SharonOctober 4, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    That is a beautiful tribute collage of Flannery.
    The cartoon is quite funny!

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  3. bellabooOctober 4, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    Beautiful dog! I love Irish setters. ;o)

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  4. ~Kim at Golden Pines~October 4, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    I love The Farside! I have found that there's always a dog that tries your patience and you know that if they were human they would be able to speak 7 languages--Flannery sounds like one of those pups, and fortunate it was you who was his forever family! Our dog Rudi is also a very bright dog, that suffered from "Dumb Owner Syndrome" for the first year of her life by being part of 3 families that didn't understand her--I have to admit that at first I didn't either. But I find her to be the most intellegent (and the flakiest) dog we've ever had.

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  5. kksOctober 4, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    what a beautiful dog! love the cartoon...think it might be appropriate for goldens too!!
    xoxo

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  6. UnknownOctober 4, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    LOL, funny cartoon! What a beautiful dog!

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  7. Maggie Mae and MaxOctober 4, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Flannery sure wuz a beootiful dog!

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae

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  8. SusanOctober 4, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    So glad to see Flannery! I remember him well! He was a gorgeous and amazing dog! Thanks for letting him be today's mosaic! Brought back memories.

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  9. My Mind's EyeOctober 4, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Oh I have known an Irish Setter!!!
    They are full throttle 24/7. They are Doxies on steriods. LOL
    Is there a picture posted? If so I can't see it.....
    I wonder what Buddy, Sassy and Zack would have thought of Flannery?
    Madi and Mom

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  10. UnknownOctober 4, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    A very happy dog!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Flannery is a Beautiful Irish Setter, never had one, bu tI think just about any type of dog brings happiness to a home :)

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  12. RemingtonOctober 4, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Great post! LOVE the name!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Oh, Flannery was Most Handsome. Thank you so much for sharing him with us! And I luved the cartoon, too!

    Wiggles & Wags,
    mayzie

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  14. snoopydogknitsOctober 4, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    What a beautiful tribute to your gorgeous Flannery. A friend of ours has two red setters and they are both such funny, friendly dogs. Have a lovely week. Ros and Oscar

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  15. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    I never owned an Irish setter, but always wanted hair like one!

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  16. animal lover, quilt loverOctober 4, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    Hi Kit,
    I have never owned a IS before but had a girlfriend that did so I got to know her dog well. The little carton says it all. That was her dog to a tea!!
    I like a dog that doesn't have lots of hair (a short coat):)
    I love the Greyhound spirt too.
    Bambi is part whippet.
    Your girlfriend, Fern

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  17. NoahOctober 4, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    He was a handsome one.

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  18. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥October 4, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Flannery was beautiful -Mom has always loved Irish Setters - such beautiful coats - so silky and soft.

    That header is awesome!!! We really need a new one for the fall.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  19. My Mind's EyeOctober 4, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Hi Ms. K ...I can see Flannery from my home computer!!! What gorgeous dog. Did you show him? Oh my word....he looks large too.
    Madi and Mom

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  20. My Mind's EyeOctober 4, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    PS
    We're curious....how many puppies have owned you during your life time?
    Madi and Mom

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  21. Kari in AlaskaOctober 4, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    I just love Irish Setters :)


    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

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I love your comments! Thank you, ~K