As a judge,I have judged many times all over the Colorado area ,over the past 42 years,even a GSDC Specialty,where we gait a little more than the average all breed show. And no person or dog suffered any problem.And earlier I exhibited there ,with Gary Staser or Don Kille handling,and they and my dogs had no problem. It is a glorious state,with different areas having completely different environments. I remember the shows that the Betty Kause and her husband, Dr. Krause, used to run,before they moved to Las Vegas, I judged for then 3 times and we always had torrential rains( outside show--no cover) Betty--for you newbies started her handling career,before judging,by handling German Shepherds. And of course GSD people always went up in the mountains to visit Tom and Phoebe Ballard--long time GSD breeders. I've also judged at Ft Collins. Everyone will enjoy themselves. I'm hoping to make one more National,if my health holds out Helen Miller Fisher ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================