I just loved that story and it is so true. When the old guys and gals are in the ring they deserve our appreciation as yes it might be thier last time. I know a few years back I took my veteran into the ring at a match. She hadn't been in the ring in quite a few years, but the minute she got out of the car she knew what she was there for and got all pumped up. Every one there was glad to see her and applauded for her even though mom had trouble keping up with her. The judge awarded her Best Adult in Match and she got a medal and a small crystal bowl. But the best part for me was the smile on her face ( yes she was smiling ) and the satisfaction of knowing she could still wow them. She is gone now but the memory and picture of that day is etched forever in my mind. Luanne Crinklaw Silvermoon German Shepherds Mesa, AZ Home of Chenoa's Kindred Spirit 12 pts 1 major, and Chenoa's Great Adventure C.G.C.,Herding Instinct Tested ( waiting at the bridge ) Signer Breeder's Code of Ethics --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================