But I was contacted by email and IM by Jackie M, and I gave as much advice and help as I could as I know others did...sometimes those who do the reaching out to newcomers are rebuffed, despite best efforts. Kathy On 2/17/07, Robert Dir <dir@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > While I realize folks do not want to wear name tags at the National and > cannot when their dog is shown, I often feel we could reach new people if > we > did. They may have emailed one of us, they may have called one of > us--maybe > a lasting connection could be made there. Just a thought. Sandi > ----- Original Message ----- > > Tony C > > > > > >>-- > http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com > Ch. Elvaston's Nations Cup, TC, OFA > 26 BOB/BISS to Date ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================