Rain and Shine, We Had a Great Time!

The 31^st Irish Setter Club of Seattle specialty and obedience trial was a great success on Saturday, August 21^st.

That the show came off so well testifies to the dedicated efforts of ISCS member volunteers.  Led by show chair Bev Wallace, members set up the rings and judges tables, others coordinated the donation and acquisition of trophies and ribbons, some supplied welcoming hospitality of coffee and pastries early in the morning, and there were those who set up a large area of tenting that was especially needed by the end of breed judging when the skies opened and dogs, exhibitors, and spectators all got soaked.  Members, exhibitors, judges, and guests all gave each other a “thank you and congratulations” during a catered BBQ dinner at the show site, which was enjoyed by all even though we had to crowd under canopies to stay out of the continuing rain.

Many thanks to our judges, Marian Mason Hodesson (classes and junior showmanship), Debbie Contardi (sweepstakes), and Chris Cornell (obedience), ring stewards, show superintendent, and to all the exhibitors who traveled from far and near to show their Irish so expertly.

This year the rings were set up on the groomed soccer fields of Marymoor Park.  In spite of the rain, these near ideal conditions gave all a good opportunity to present their Irish to the best of their abilities.

by Brian Rasmussen