In a message dated 2/23/2005 11:44:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, FAITHFULNANNY4@xxxxxxx writes: There has been heartache, or tragedy on the list frequently lately, and my heart aches for the many special, outstanding dog handlers that have come to the end of their life, and for all others. The List mentions, Henry Dancosse, Diane Martin, Len, Lamar, Charlie, Giney, Ernie, and Ovil Jefferies, and I am sure others. May the Wonderful Memories of these extremely Special People carry you all through life until it becomes our own time. Life is so Precious, be it human or our dogs, and I really think we should operate in a caring, compassionate, respectful state of mind. Life could always be worse, we could be in ICU not expected to live, so I think we should be Grateful & Thankful for our Blessing today. Very well put. If you watch the list - we DO come together over things such as this. However, the list is comprised of a lot of competitive, and opinionated people who do not always agree on the "trivial" things. Therein lies the source of our bickering. I guess we are just one big, happy, dysfunctional "family". Anyway - welcome to the group!! Terri Stout Cresthaven Kennels Home of CH Wind Dancer's Lightning Bolt, Cresthaven's Ricochet v Lee Ray (11pts., 1 Major), Cresthaven's Deja Vu(10 pts, both Majors), 2004 RBIF Cresthaven's The Intimidator, 2004 Nationals 2nd place Novice bitch Victory's Miss Demeanor, CH Donka's Viktor V Cresthaven Breeders of Multiple Specialty BISS, Multiple Group Placing CH Cresthaven's Cappucino, CH Cresthaven's Sudden Impact, CH Cresthaven's Chantilly Lace, CH Cresthaven's Pati H of Lou-Ann, CH Cresthaven's Top Gun, Material Girl V Falcon Hill (12pts,1 Major) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================