Go, Randy ! Those who feel the SV is the way to go should just go there. Leave the rest of us to promote what this breed is and should remain. Carolyn --- On Tue, 4/28/09, RChesnut70502@xxxxxxx <RChesnut70502@xxxxxxx> wrote: From: RChesnut70502@xxxxxxx <RChesnut70502@xxxxxxx> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Check out the numbers To: HelenFranklin520@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 9:51 PM In a message dated 4/28/2009 9:21:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time, helenfranklin520@xxxxxxx writes: REPLY: In the 60's and 70's, we had to get a second judge when the entry went over 100.? The open class alone had over 20.? You don't see that there's a problem?? There is a VERY BIG problem.? Shows in the U.S. that are SV shows draw over 400.? The boy scouts are going to another venue, perhaps because they can participate in the show.? A show of 30, total entry, is absurd.? The ship is sinking and the boy scouts aren't around to save us.? DO THE MATH!? Records live, opinions die. Helen I remember with clarity the 60's and 70's. Those were the Golden Years. Now, for whatever reason, those days are gone, probably forever. Why does there have to be a problem? My life, as well as most, have many more problems today than the good ole 60's and 70's. Personally I could care less how many participants are in the S.V. shows. They have nothing I am interested in. That does not make me wrong on them right. It is just the way it is! Anyone can participate in our shows. Most choose not to. As for the ship sinking, maybe it is, but its my ship. Since you quoted Ralph and Mary Roberts, for whatever reason, I will quote (paraphrase) Fran & Joan Ford. "Shepherds don't move on their ears." Makes no sense, but neither did your quote. Here is my quote "Don't build up the S.V. by degrading the GSDC of America." Not a nice, or positive way to cure the Problem. Randy C. **************Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000003) ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================