What Some People Will Say and Do ...

From a notorious internet troll with less than stellar credibility who launched personal attacks on John and the Fetters Setters web site/blogspot on a public sporting forum this past winter ~ to strange claims made about the Estate of George Bird Evans of Old Hemlock fame, life is hardly ever a dull affair in the Fetters household. Not that we would have it any other way ...

We had begun one of our newest pages, "Fetters Setters ~ What Some People Will Say and Do to Sell a Dog" (easily accessed by clicking here) some time ago, however began publishing on it in early December with the first article, "Like a Hungry Tick Looking for a Dog ..."

It has been a busy time for us over this past hunting season and into the month of February, with little time for any additions to our pages here. However, as far as "strange and stranger" circumstances go, this page is definitely worth a look, with our most recent addition to it, "The Strange Case of the Missing Codicil" (having to do with the Estate of George Bird Evans, Old Hemlock English Setters and a Last Will and Testament that purportedly never was) being published there in the last couple of days.

Some articles for the Fetters Setters web site/blogspot have been in the works for months however time constraints and family responsibilities had prevented their final drafts and publication. More additions to our pages will be forthcoming in the coming weeks, as even with our breedings and continued training, we are finally finding a little more room to breath. Stay tuned ...
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~~~The Fetters Challenge~~~ UPDATE

It has been nearly a year (March 13th, 2010) since John first announced The Fetters Challenge ~ an open invitation to anyone out there who claims to own and/or breed "Ryman Type" or "Ryman Style" setters.

"... to bring their best setter and join me in The Fetters Challenge: a six-day hunt running in brace with any setter from my kennel, which will begin each day at sun-up and end at sundown. Point for point, wild bird for wild bird, retrieve to hand. At the end of this six day period, we will see whose setter is eager and rarin' to go hunting for the seventh day ..."

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Needless to say, he has been "thoroughly disappointed" that no one to-date has taken him up on this invitation.

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In early December 2010, John enhanced the challenge to include a $2,500 stake, with the loser of the challenge donating that amount to the winner's choice of charities. Still, no one has taken John up on his invitation. For more on The Fetters Challenge and The Fetters Challenge Update, see the "Fetters Setters ~ Testimonials" page, easily accessed by clicking here.

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Ladybug, Ladybug ...

Ladybug
house guest
having a
drink of water
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One or two Ladybugs does not an "infestation" make. Rather with a degree of understanding and knowledge, they can be delightful little winter house guests, with a little nurturing and care.

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And living into the Spring, they then can resume their beneficial role in the pest control department ~ especially in the garden.

Sometimes taking shelter in one's home when the weather cools in the fall and winter, they will invariably leave in the Spring as the days grow longer and warmer.

Do they really bring "good luck" as so many folk tales predict?
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That remains to be seen. But in the meantime, they can be fascinating creatures to learn about as shown in the article authored by The Lady of the House, "Ladybug, Ladyburg ..." featured on the "Fetters Setters ~ Home, Hearth, Hunting, Family, Fashion and Fun" page, easily accessed by clicking here.
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