Barbara, I did not see your original post, but from reading what Ed has written, I will add my two cents worth. I would not have missed a minute of the heartbreak, friendships, success, disappointments and sheer joy of the dogs. I have done both all breed and specialty as well as obedience. My dogs and dog friends have stood by me through everything and are always there. My dogs have seen me through my personal problems and always had the wagging tail and loving manner that I needed at the time. I say this after a three show weekend that I am still recovering from. So all of you listen closely - Go Show- you cannot win if you do not enter! Mary At 09:01 PM 5/24/2010, edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: >Barbara you ask a very interesting question!....I was surprised that >no one wanted to share their answer....but before I answer the >question "Would I do it again if I could go back, knowing what I >know now?...I believe that was your question....let me say >this....my life has been an incredible ride! I've enjoyed about 95% >of it....I have few regrets ( could have been a better husband I >suppose)...if I die tomorrow I was blessed!...would I do >conformation again?.....well the time I spent, the money I lost, >and failures I suffered, with very very few successes, the nastiness >of a few folks I've met along the way......the answer is hell yeah >I'd do it again...I don't miss showing, I miss my dog >friends....that is the ONLY reason I stay on the list is to keep in >touch with a few of them, and soon I'll be gone from here too, >nothing lasts forever....FB > > > > > > > > > >   >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Barbara Galasso" <uwish@xxxxxxxxxx> >To: "Showgsd-l" <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 8:53:58 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific >Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] WOULD YOU DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN? > >http://insidethegermanshepherddogsworld.blogspot.com/ > >============================================================================ >POST is Copyrighted 2010.  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@xxxxxxxxxxx > >VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org >NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ >============================================================================ > >============================================================================ >POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx > >VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org >NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ >============================================================================ > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2893 - Release Date: >05/24/10 06:26:00 Mary Tripp Mary@xxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.tripphill.com TRIPPHILL KENNELS, H 512-267-2104 Home of Naked Care! www.makitnmetal.com Custom metal art for the dog fancy President GSDC of Austin 25 year member GSDC of America ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================