Thanks for the humor! I like the vomit one! I wish people would not confuse feedback and criticism. Everyone has a right to say what is on their mind, and one would hope the board listens. I think they do. I have found the board very receptive to creative ideas and solutions. Nothing puts folks on edge like the National! When it's over, there will probably be another big gripe session. So, hold on to these gems, David! You may need them yet! If I am a deserving recipient, my second choice is the dead cat! Zoa Dr. Zoa Rockenstein www.riverrockshepherds.com ----- Original Message ---- From: David Fritsche <d_fritsche@xxxxxxxxxx> To: The List <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2008 6:42:15 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Critics I have not felt criticized yet as a board member and possibly I am feeling insignificant. I mean, all of our national leaders are being criticized right now and in a very few weeks some of them will be going home instead of to Washington. After all, I spent a lot of time preparing personal replies to my critics when their warm and fuzzy blast should reach me, and so far I am setting here with all of these notes and no where to send them. Here are some examples: Dear XXXXXX: We have been friends for many years and seemed to get along quite well, until I became a member of the board and disagreed with you. Looking back over the years that we've been friends, I can't help but wonder... 'What the hell was I thinking?' Dear /////////////: Your board has taken great pains to consider your request and to recognize and feel your pain, however, as you look around the room at we very experienced and wise board members, you will notice that, although we appear almost life like, Zzzzzzzzzzzzz!! Dear ################: Your highly impassioned letter of vile criticism has reached my desk and in giving it due consideration, I became ill and vomited. My response is being mailed to you under separate cover. Dear *******************: Back when we were friends, you said you'd die for me. Now that we are no longer speaking, let's say you keep your promise! Dear $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$: I know that you are convinced that your dog is better than mine, and that you resent my winning while being a board member. It is quite understandable, but consider one thing.... My tire was thumping, I thought it was flat. When I looked at my tire, I noticed your cat. So sorry you have suffered these losses. Darn.... No one to send them to! I guess I'll just have to go moose hunting with Sarah! It's a tough job, but someone has to do it! Dave _______________________________________ No viruses found in this outgoing message Scanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.5.5 http://www.iolo.com ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================