AOL EmailI thank you very much for thanking me. It has been my pleasure to be involved this way and I wish the best to Laura as she takes the reins. My point though with my post was the German Shepherd Dog is still a most popular breed with the average citizen. Many buyers though need help and yes Christmas time is a very busy time with many wanting to buy a GSD for someone. When they call me and plan to get one for their 4 yr old I explain why the dog should be a family dog and a four year old isn't old enough. Then I suggest dog books and dog toys the child can look at and play with. The adults will be the owners of the dog, not a 4 yr old. For older people I suggest books, leads, etc and a promise to go together to pick out the puppy as soon after Christmas as posible. Now and then a Christmas Day puppy is a correct decision but usually not. NOW ON ANOTHER note my cat is trying to run UP my Christmas tree! Should I let a dog in???? Sharon Allbright ----- Original Message ----- From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Coalition of AKC Parent Clubs/PVT And its a good time to say a thank you to Sharon for her many years as Cores Sec for the PC. She is done as of Dec 31 as she did not run again for election. She has been a great first contact for us all....always considerate, compassionate and willing to listen. Kudo's Sharon and thanks again for your dedication to the club and breed. Molly ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================