I usually lurk on this list, as I usually get jumped on every time I open my big mouth, but I wanted it to be known that the so called mediocre AB shows are not always completey our blame. As the cost of showing our GSD's escalates we all need to help each other. As a Show Chairman for a AB show for quite a few years, I have approached the two Spec. clubs to come and join us with now success. I offered a free show site for back to back evening shows, to choose a judge from a list provided by them for our back to back AB shows. The only thing they had to supply was the judges for their own shows and their ring stewards. It would have given us a supported entry for our shows and given everyone four chances to put points on their dogs. I was refused. I was dumb and thought it was a good offer. And no, I am not one of those AB people who only show at AB shows, I also show at the Spec. shows that I can make it to and seem to be doing fairly well out of Bred-By Class. Okay everyone, jump on. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================