DO NOT REPLY TO THIS POST! Send comments, if any, to showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ___________________________________________________________________ Here I am for another day. There is no one in the place except you and me. The lights are bright, the grass is green, I have filled the candy jar, the air outside is cold and crisp and another dog show begins. Tedi mentioned and I agree that this National has been pleasant, relaxed and comfortable. It is much like last year and I thought in Utah it was because of he small entry. But, now I think it is a reflection of Bill Bergraff and his easy going attitude. Everyone is having a good time, no one is uptight, and there seems to be nothing going on to cause any trouble. The hotel is great, and the arena right here next to it, and even the vendors can watch the show. Those running the arena seem willing to help in any way, and it is just a relaxed atmosphere everywhere. I am so pleased that people have been so complimentary to Summer. Molly offered to give her some suggestions and Bob and Maryellen Kish said some nice things to her and her mom, and it made her feel good. So many people have come up to her and said how well she did and how proud they were of her. This is the attitude I expect from German shepherd people and it is good to see. We went to dinner last night with Jane Kerner, Pam Stossor, Jeff Mobeos. Summer and Jacquline. It was, as always great fun. Pat and Celeste Draper stopped by while we were back at the hotel, and we talked for a bit. Summer got her hands on Eli and Dexter. We saw Kobe, but he was in and out so we didn't get up and personal. She also got to see Army in the Parade of Greats. I think she is starting to understand. Tedi is here now as is Tony and Gary Simzyk is here with Patti, too. Now the crowd is getting here and Bob Grady has another purple suit. I see the vendors are starting to open too. This is it. The Big Day. The Main Event. The Great Day. The Top of The Top. Let the good times roll. Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together -- Posted By SHOWGSD-L to 2011 GSDCA NATIONAL COMMENTARY - THE UNOFFICAL NATIONAL SITE at 10/01/2011 08:19:00 AM ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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 SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================