Was sick the whole weekend. Got into LAX at 10-ish this morning and home to my couch by 1 this afternoon. Just awoke!! I better get well soon!!! I am too old to waste time sleeping. :-) We had a great time, though got thoroughly DUMPED! Humbling experience now and then, eh? :-) :-) Harley showed beautifully and I received many compliments on him. I got to assist Kathy Hand and Jorge Olivera (Harley's handler at Westminster) at the Bred-By Group Ring with Executive Flier. That was fun to have such a nice dog, with such nice owners, to cheer on. Didn't get to visit much with anyone. And couldn't find some others I was hoping to see. Did get to spend a little time with Sergio Espejo, Stephen Cabral (Harley's handler at Eukanuba), the Brehoney's, Jorge's crew, busy as usual, but, always a wonderful greeting, and...........well, I won't drop any more names right now!! :-) :-) Sat with Diane Roberts and Dick Jones at the Meet the Breeds. Harley was his usual laid back self, but, did get up and pose for many pictures. Debbie Stern also joined us at Meet The Breeds with Can GV Ike. Nice to see him up close and personal. Handsome dog with quite the personality. Debbie was as pretty as ever!! ;-) I always enjoy running into her at the shows. Very nice lady. More later, if my memory refreshes!! :-) I do wish we could hold our National at the Orlando Convention Center. Awesome sight with fantastic hotels and restaurants. Cab from airport to hotel. Don't need a car at all. I just love it there. Much more comfortable and convenient than the Long Beach, CA site. Paula, 297 days and counting Home of 2012 GSDCA Dual Title EXCELLENT Award Recipient, 2 Time AKC JAM/AOE, International Champion, Canadian Champion, & American Silver Grand Champion, Asgard Harley Davidson, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Original Version), 1st male GSD Grand Champion. 2010 #1 GSD in California, Lifetime #1 GSD in Michigan, 2010 #1 GSD male in USA (AKC GCH Stats), 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Invitee, Lifetime AKC Eukanuba Invitee. 2 Time Cruft's Invitee. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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/ ============================================================================