----- Original Message ----- From: Jane Kerner To: chsweetsun@xxxxxxx ; lfossland@xxxxxxx ; rmvw1@xxxxxxxx ; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] My Nationals- Re: NATIONAL?opinion Well folks........ I do not do the following.......... Take a Cruise Rent a condo in Florida Fly to Europe on a Tour Visit Disneyland Have tickets to the super Bowl Study Ancient Greek ruins Fish in Canada Swim in Malibu Hunt buffalo Attend the Academy Awards Go on an African Safari Hike in the Mountains Or Ski in Sun Valley, Because....... I have something better to do..... I go to the GSDCA National Specialty Show (where ever it is held).......the show in the sport of pure bred dogs which is diamond bright, the world's window to the German Shepherd Dog, the breed which is one of the passions of my heart. I look truly forward all the year long to our National Specialty Show. Good dogs in every venue, good friends, applauding fellow breeders/exhibitor's accomplishments and an opportunity to learn ..........And an entire week of it........if I so choose. A person may "cherry pick" how extensively a person wants to participate for the entire week (or less) as the inclination strikes. Wow. How perfect is that ?? Jane Kerner ----- Original Message ----- From: chsweetsun@xxxxxxx To: lfossland@xxxxxxx ; rmvw1@xxxxxxxx ; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 8:37 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] My Nationals- Re: NATIONAL?opinion I agree with Lee! I have saved ALL year for this(God Knows it wasn't easy with a Son in College!!). It is my TRUE Vacation. I will enjoy every minute of it, whether my dog wins or not, whether It rains, snows, or is sunny. As long as myself and my Friends and MY DOGS stay healthy!! I will get to see my Doggie Friends, Eat my fill of good food, and enjoy the GREAT things about our Nationals. Please...Keep it as is. Tari Kridler Home of 2003 Amer & Can GVX Kridler's Ruby and her Father 2 x Sel. Amer & Can Ch. Kridler's Quno @ http://www.kridlersgermanshepherds.com & the New List(to Brag, Advertise, & Learn about Showing) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CHGermanShepherdShowDogsList/join -----Original Message----- From: lfossland@xxxxxxx To: rmvw1@xxxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:55 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: NATIONAL?opinion Dear Bob, For some of us this National is a vacation. I personally look forward to being there for more than just 2 days and have fun with my friends, see some beautiful dogs and just simply get away from it all. You spend money to get there too - so I really do not understand YOUR POINT OF VIEW. lEE -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 1:20 AM To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: NATIONAL?opinion So, let me understand your point of view. Regardless of the entry weather it is 100 0r 1,000 keep it at five = days because you would rather spend the extra money on hotels, meals, car rental, vacation time, and kennel help or boarding fees. Unless = of course you are joking. Bob Van Winkle VANDERWERTH = = In a message dated 10/10/2006 5:47:29 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, = rmvw1@xxxxxxxx writes: Can someone rationally explain to me why our National is four days =3D= long? When it could be done easily in two and a half days. Would you spend $500.00 for a plane flight, pack and leave your = dogs, and = miss work for two and a half days? I wouldn't. To me the National = is an = event. It is a vacation, an adventure, an outing with friends, and a = chance to = get out of the office. I need more than two and a half days just to = remember = everyone's name. = Is that a rational explanation? = = Evan _ = ________________________________________________________________________= Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today! ============================================================================ 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. 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