[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Clubs folding & Futurity Counts
- From: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 09:10:47 EDT
Todd, you write:
I am not a member of a regional club. Not
because I don't want to be, it is logistical for me. For me to get to either
of the meetings of the two clubs closest to me in the state of Georgia it is
an hour and a half drive without traffic. If you've driven through Atlanta
at 5 pm on any weekday you know you can add an additional hour to that. Then
you have the issue of taking care of my human children, finding childcare
for 4-6 hours depending on traffic. My kids are 4,3,2 years old. Taking care
of our canine children, etc. So by the time I get off work (5:00p.m.) feed
the dogs and meet the baby sitter, then drive 2 hours the earliest I could
be at a club meeting is 8pm. By now I have already missed most of the
meeting anyway.
and
" We are showing one dog this year - our
first time ever. Why, in 20 years have I not shown a dog? One reason! MONEY!
I am a minister (don't get paid that great)..guess I'm not in it for the
pay. My wife chooses to stay home with our 3 kids. Prior to getting married
7 years ago I was a single college student trying to show dogs. All of these
things are personal but so are our dogs. I say all this to say - I would
love to show more and in more events. But with the costs of vet bills, plane
flights, show entries, handler fees (no gripe from me on this - I love my
handler and he earns every dime). It is difficult for new people to be
involved. "
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Doris addressed this issue earlier in the month. It's not in the cards for
you to be heavily involved in showing dogs right now w/ three little babies
to raise on a minister's salary. Just as Doris mentioned that there were
different priorities at different times in her life, it would appear you have
much more important things than dogs and dog shows to spend your energy, time
and money on now:)
Kathy
three generations of Dual Titled Champions live here!
visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_
(http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/)
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