Hi Listers, I know this is a bit off topic, but the posts concerning Barbaro and his "suffering" etc. and the responses concerning same, has given me the chance to share as well. I feel that "IF" and as you see this is a big if -- he had not contracted this ailment he'd be fine today. It was just a side effect that is still, after many many years, a mystery to us all. We are, at this time, in hopes that the funds now available will help us to conquer this horror. Wow, it is exciting to be a part of Da List and learn something new each and every day folks. ALBON and PANO --- kewl -- as the young folks of today say ----- Like the one wonderful Lister says, if it works, don't knock it. WOW I, for one, will be totally glued to the TV for the BELMONT. Of course I'll cry as I see the RUFFIAN show. I feel that there are some, like the recent GSD who truly saved that lady who'd had a car wreck, are what our 4 legged kids are all about. I have a book here, some of it I'm not IN to, but some of it is good --- "Horse Miracles" Other books by the same authors are available concerning dogs, cats and others of our furry friends that deem recognition in some way! Have a good one as I will checking out stuff on Da List; Da Best Norma no L ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================