In a message dated 4/3/2006 3:28:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, candiasgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: I show mostly at all breeds. There aren't any GSD clubs in my state. My biggest pet peeve at shows is hearing my fellow GSD friends making rude comments out loud about the dogs that win. Granted maybe the winning dog wasn't the best specimen, but keep it to yourself. Go up to that person that won and introduce yourself. Maybe get them more involved in our breed. Offer to be there if they every want to talk doggie stuff. I also get angry with the people that go up to novices at shows telling them all their dogs faults then offer to sell them one of their show prospects. I started out with a pet and pretty quick was able to tell the difference between what I had and what was out there winning. We need to be friendlier at the shows. I have honestly made a decision that every time I go to a show I will walk up to someone I don't recognize and intoduce myself. I got to meet Karen Lollar at the Denver all breeds because of seeing her post on this list. Awhile back I got to meet Stormy Hope after seeing her post and finding out that she moved to Colorado. I think we all need to be more friendly and available to people! Just walk up and hi! CandyZ well there you have it!... ^ 5 CandyZ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================