In a message dated 4/2/09 4:25:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, BonJenShepherds@xxxxxxx writes: Maybe we should each befriend a non GSD dog show person and try to convert them If we want to go back the way it used to be, we need to get more pet people into the ring. We need entries that are never going to get points, to fill out the back of the classes. We need people who think they can show their own dogs, and go for the joy of Best Of Dump, and not care about ribbons. If we are to return to the days of yesteryear, and not take Tonto along, we need to convince everyone we sell a pet puppy to, that they will love dog shows, and to show the long coats, the blues, and the infirm, just for the love of our friendship. We need to have someone at the end of the classes who is just having fun, loving it, enjoying a day out with their dogs, and never mind the points. We need those who think a red ribbon, or twenty or so, means a lot, and make a great decoration in their home. We need those who are satified to be moved from 24th to 12th, and be willing to brag about it. We need those who find happiness in the joy of running, being in the ring, and having an excuse to dress up, with tennies. That's what we need to go back to the classes of 25 or more. We need more who are excited to get a reserve, or 50 reserves. And, some of them will even win, if they hang in there long enough. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************New Low Prices on Dell Laptops â?? Starting at $399 (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220433304x1201394525/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubl eclick.net%2Fclk%3B213540718%3B35046385%3Be) ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================