i have to agree with evan on this one. dog shows and life, are what you make of them. attitude is a strong factor. you can muddle along feeling sorry for youself, act like a martyr (sp?) ...or you can hold your head high, find the strenght to muster up a possitive attitude, and get on with it. don't listen to or participate in the negative bs, cause that will drain you dry. whether this is a livelyhood, a hobby, or a casual passtime (gasp) it should be enjoyable. if it is not, you're doing something wrong and need to fix it. JMHO... don't just celebrate the holiday...celebrate everyday!!! and always remember...smiles are free (and i call that name for a dog someday :)) ELG440@xxxxxxx wrote: I have been reading about how the shows aren't fun, anymore. I'm sorry, but I must disagree...... .....Life, (and dog shows) are what you make of them. laugh a bit every day. Or go show stamps. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ jenn fullmoon german shepherd dogs *if i have to explain~you wouldn't understand* ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================