I have no doubt that we all do what we can, some more that we really should, for this breed we love so much. Some do things to the detriment of this breed we love so much. Many of us are disillusioned in each other. Most of us do what we feel is right. We all do what we need to do, or what we feel we need to do. Some of us are more tolerant of the politics than others of us are. It is quite possible, and preferable to some, to love our GSD's but not our GSDCA. They are not mutually exclusive. Personally, I am disgusted that the OFA CHIC was dumbed down. No discussion of that at the Board meeting. All the people who instantly, in the blink of an eye, now have OFA CHIC dogs are happy. Their dogs aren't any healthier, they just sound like they are. That is just sad. What is our club doing to make this breed sounder, healthier, and more respected in the pure-bred dog community, let alone the pet-buying community? Seems like certain leaders were only interested in getting more GSD's with CHIC's than there are Golder Retrievers with CHIC's. Sad, indeed. Delusional, at best. I still would have come to the Casino Night, as anyone who knows me knows I love a good game of Black Jack, (I was taught how to play by Evan, around 32 years ago) but, I was busy, on Saturday and on Sunday, promoting our breed by showing my dog at local shows this past weekend and I am too old and too tired to be driving all over Southern California for 48 hours. So is Evan, but, no one has told him that, yet! Thanks, Ev, for doing all that you do for all of us. Paula, 12 days and counting Home of 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show INVITEE, BIS, BISS, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International & American Champion, Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor, #1 GSD in California, #1 Male GSD in the Country, #3 GSD in the Country, through 01/12/11 (AKC), 1st male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion. ---------- Original Message ---------- Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 05:49:01 +0000 (UTC) From: edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx Subject: I'm sorry part two ...what I forgot to say in my last post is that I understand Evan's disappointment...he cares about this breed and this club!...he helps out at other local GSDC shows, driving to Reno to buy ribs for everyone , or helping to cook lunch, or helping young handlers get a start in this business ( Reggie, Summer...a few others whose names I don't know)...so yeah I can see why he might be just a bit disappointed...many of us failed to show up....some had very good reasons, some did not....but the bottom line is too many of us weren't there...shame on me...in hind sight...I should have been there.....Ed Hill ____________________________________________________________ When Banks Compete, You Win! Refi & lower payments today: $400,000 for only $1,687/mo. No SSN required. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4d48fd557e869166eb0st01duc ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================