Many MANY years ago, when TVs were still black and white and about 10 inches diagonal, I used to sit with my Grandfather and watch wrestling and eat sardines on soda crackers. (Isn't it amazing what one will do when you like the company?! I wouldn't do either now!!! LOL) Across the bottom of the screen there was a notice "the outcome of this match has been predetermined." Wouldn't it be amazing if folks would just do that today at dogs shows? Then we could sit back, relax, and talk to our friends instead of sweating it out! LOL We all know that there are some folks who are not ethical. For the most part, we also know who they are. Why not just withhold entries and do the above...... sit back, relax, and talk to our friends. Better yet, stay home and watch wrestling!! After all, we ALL know thats real! HAAAHAHA If you believe that I have property for sale about 10 miles South east of Miami!! True story............ I wanted to show at a local all breed weekend. I only wanted to enter one day because I knew I had a pretty good shot under one judge and I'd seen the other person do her thing and knew there was no way I'd give her an entry. My handler stomped and snorted. He made me enter both days so I wouldn't 'insult' the other judge. Want to guess who I won under and who didn't like my girl?? <sigh> As a wise person once said "If you don't enter, you can't win!!" I've talked myself into a conundrum.......... -- Suzanne www.tsalishepherds.com Home of BIS/BISS Ch Yancy ITs HT PT RE CD TC CGC BH, Helios IPO3, Ch Flair, Tess, and Gilli RN, and all the others waiting at the bridge -------------- Original message -------------- From: T O'Brien <t.m.obrien@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > I don't know, but suspect that people watching crooked horse races find > them more "fair and competitive" than those who own or have bet on > horses in the race. :-) > > I guess it depends on ones perspective! :-X > > tom > > gsd0110@xxxxxxx wrote: > > > > I have noticed over the years that most exhibitors find the judging much > better at shows where th > > > ey are not showing anything and have just come to watch... LOL > > > > Gary Lewis > > > > > > ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================