In a message dated 12/9/2005 10:29:14 AM Pacific Standard Time, irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I have been reading about how the shows aren't fun, anymore. I'm sorry, but I must disagree. Perhaps those of you that go to a show nearly every week have become jaded, and should take some time off. I look forward to any show I can attend. I look forward to the people, both old acquaintances and new friends, and I certainly look forward to seeing the dogs! Often it is a challenge for me to get to a show as I must cross the Sierra Nevada mountains to reach California, where most of the shows I attend are happening. I think it is a shame to be involved in the "sport" of dog shows, and not to enjoy every minute, win or lose. Just the thought of a possible new, GREAT dog or bitch should be something to look forward to. We feel the same as you do, Doris. Maybe the longer you are around and involved in this 'sport' the more you can appreciate seeing the dogs....and the people. viv Vivian Brown Santa Ana, CA ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================