I Sure HOPE that someone is coppying all these allocades for Joan Ford and making them in to a book for the rest of us !!! Barbara Glasso ???? AHeila Liberman ?? OR some other of you talented People who have away with words ! Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Joannie Ford I have just lost my mentor for a time, but know I will see her again. She was an incredible lady, so willing to take the time for someone new to the sport. Her and Fran became my mentors when I sold them Lexus years ago. I would send her videos of litters even when they had nothing to do with her dogs. She would call me and walk through the video critiquing each puppy. I learned so much from her. She was so gracious with her knowledge, her friendship, and her home. I had the opportunity to spend some time right before last Christmas with them and it was so very special. We hung their Christmas lights outside and spent a week just visiting. I just love her and Fran for everything they gave to me, but especially their time. Her knowledge and dogs will leave a legacy that will certainly past my lifetime. Her honesty was impeccable and for all of us that were touched by Joannie, we know that we have been blessed. She was one of few I could talk to about anything, and her listening, caring, and advise on occasion was always what I needed. Her influence in my life and in my dogs made a positive impact. We have lost a grand lady in our breed and a wonderful person who had a place in my heart. My prayers and thoughts are with Fran and their family. God Bless, Pamela O'Dell ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================