Syd, I couldn't agree more. We are a dysfunctional family. Yes, we gossip and agree to disagree and sometimes things get nasty. But, Syd is right. When questions come up, the List is a wealth of information. Some topics are repeated ad nauseum, but someone needs the info, so it is shared again. When the chips are down, for ANYONE on this List, folks step up and help. When information goes out on the List about Wildfires, floods or evacuations, people help in any way they can. Some live nearby and can take in folks and their dogs to keep them out of harm's way. Others help monetarily or provide moral support  It never matters the venue one prefers, because we all have one thing in common. Our love for the GSD. And, this whole thread has been very interesting to read. Lots of passion and wisdom and opinions :-) Laura -----Original Message----- From: Elsyd1@xxxxxxx To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 9:50 am Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: AB and Specialty Rings I sort of take issue with this statement; we have patiently repeated nformation on whelping, training, conditioning, feeding, (big time), Showing, raining ), breeding, etc: Problems have been addressed, no matter how new or xperienced or yes, stupid, the writer has been. We do this over and over, as ew embers join the list, and others have forgotten information. We have given ondolences, congratulations, and have in general20been well behaved. Newbies ave asked a million questions, and they have been answered tenfold... again, ver and over. From swimmers to ears, to rashes, to hotspots, and a multitude f other more serious problems. I believe myself to be a "regular", and ewbies have written to me numerous times, and I have always helped them, ither n the list or privately. So has almost everyone else on this "gossip" list. ctually, if this really were a gossip list, it would be a helluva lot more un. Syd n a message dated 8/24/2008 7:53:29 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ntybo0@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: ike, don't waste you time, this is a gossip list. Too get real gsd nformation talk to the breeder/handlers of the 3"K's". You will not find them here, they are probably at a show, or working with they're animals. on't wait for a response from the regulars on this list, they love to gnore newbie's, You know "Self Importance". Antonio> ________________________________________________________________ e the filmmaker you always wanted to be�earn how to burn a DVD with Windows . ttp://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108588797/direct/01/ ==========================================================================POST s Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any ind are permitted without prior20permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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