In a message dated 5/28/09 2:31:28 PM Pacific Daylight Time, betjagsd@xxxxxxx writes: I am upset over the = snickers and being laughed at after the class. I was sorry to hear that. I have been laughed at for years. I fell at the National in Del Mar, and had to be carried out. People were so pleased to see me down, they applauded. Then I fell again in Oregon and landed flat on my back. But, I laughed that time, and went on. We can take this stuff from a few insensitive people and ignore them, and listen only to those who encourage us, it is our choice. Most are happy to see us old types in the ring. One year I turned to a young handler, Reggie, and said, "Do you realize I am 47 years older than you?" He didn't under stand being 47 years old. You have to laugh. It isn't important if someone laughs at you, just laugh back. This is for fun, and I insist on having fun. I have been laughed at, derided, bitched at, complained at, and cut down. But, let's now talk about my wife. It is all good. The only bad thing is if no on notices you, and for this one person, I thank her for being there. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************Cooking Dinner For Two? Sign Up & Get Immediate Member-Only Savings. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222652750x1201460983/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215225797%3B37274671%3Bq%3Fhttp:%2 F%2Frecipes.cookingfor2.pillsbury.com%2F%3FESRC%3D934) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================