there is a difference between getting passionate and getting insulting...I have never known anyone to get motivated to make improvements by berating them,..as the saying goes "you don't train a dog by beating it" I am not saying that the NIS couldn't use improvements and better graphics..and if you remember correctly..we voiced our opinions last year. to the Board...they listened..and some progress was made. I agree that there shouldn't be a hurry to push it through just for the sake of doing so..and we should have the best possible standard..but I am reading posts from some who think the NIS needs improvement..but I don't agree with what they think is "correct" either! Last year a collective group of us came up with a graphic in 2-3 weeks that represented our idea of "ideal"...so I know it can be done.C.Grainger > [Original Message] > From: <almanya@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <ELG440@xxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: 8/22/2005 10:55:50 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: A lost opportunity > > I love the GSDCA and the breed and if we weren't passionate about all of > this stuff going on and didn't give a flying poop about our issues at hand > then that would be just sad..........so come on all you non members join in. > > Get passionate!!!!!!!!! > > Amy Safdir > Almanya Shepherds > www.almanyagsd.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <ELG440@xxxxxxx> > To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 11:16 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] A lost opportunity > > > > > > > > In a message dated 8/22/2005 6:26:14 P.M. 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