That pretty much sums up why I have cut my brags and posts down. I get much worse than that, Gerald, Bob, and Evan!! I have lost a lot of my dog-lover/exhibitor's heart this year. I have been deeply hurt by "friends," acquaintances, and unknowns, alike. I am still being disillusioned by people I thought were serious breeders and exhibitors, but, who apparently do not have the well-being of our breed in their pocketbooks, let alone in their hearts. That being said, I have also met and enjoyed several new friends who have been so supportive. And............I have fulfilled a dream with a wonderful, handsome, SOUND and HEALTHY dog. NO one can rain on THAT parade!!! (and believe me, some are STILL trying!!) Paula, 176 days and counting Home of BIS, BISS, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International & American Champion, Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor, 2010 #1 GSD in California, 2010 #1 Male GSD in the Country, 2010 #3 GSD in the Country, (AKC Stats), 1st male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion, 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Invitee. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: ELG440@xxxxxxx Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 21:11:58 EDT Subject: Easy does it ----- Again. In a message dated 4/3/2011 6:04:01 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bob.braue@xxxxxxx writes: Bob Why are you being a dick to me???????? ------------------------------------------------ This was not directed to me, but is why I stopped posting for a while. I got a lot of posts, "Why didn't you mention me, I was there." Or, "you missed the 9-12 bitch class, be sure to correct it." And that is nothing as to what I get for the National Blog. People, we do this for fun. We get little appreciation, and no pay. I send what I am thinking, and often keep a few thoughts to myself. Lighten up, no one is trying to rain on a parade, and few of those posting are perfect. Me, not included. Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================