In a message dated 1/11/2006 11:58:21 A.M. Central Standard Time, sally@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: This is one of the problems with Futurity weeks. They hurt the speciality clubs- sally But it is more than that Sally. ++++++++++++++++ Of course it is more then that but we should not be hurting each other. I have seen the clubs in this area drop their fall shows and go to back to back in the spring in hopes of getting a futurity. We really lack fall shows around here. I have seen clubs change their dates and conflict with other clubs in the same driving area. Now add in the number of futurity weekends we have and an awful of clubs are hurting. Add this in with the economy and the fact we are all aging and it is no wonder clubs are going under sally ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================