so under that premise...eh...lets have it in Hawaii, or Pueto Rico, Juneau Alaska is wonderful in November...I can see it now.....5 BOB males, 6 BOB bitches...what a great National...all three of us had a wonderful time.......look out for those low flying pigeons...lol...Ed Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx wrote: In a message dated 5/2/2008 12:27:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, blackhawkfarmsllc@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Perhaps Im lest sensitive because I have to "do what I gotta do" to get to where im going. Mike You hit the nail on the head Mike. It is exactly that mentality that we are losing. If the judges are right, if it is at all possible, I get to where I want to go. It is my job to worry about how I get there.....not the PC's, not the national chair....me. I know this is not a popular standpoint, but again, it is another of the bottom lines.....my problem... Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic" --------------------------------- Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================