It sure has been a hectic spring around here. This weather is insane, and thank God we haven't had anything but rain, compared to the rest of the country. While in OH last weekend, we watched in horror and amazement tornadoes happening all about the country. I keep praying that no one gets hurt. Spend a week in FL with my son in the hospital with a heart condition. He will need rehabilitation, but will be ok, and for that I am grateful. It sure was scary. My oldest daughter informed us that she is ready to have a kid. In about two years. I am already shopping....LOL Came home to my husband and youngest daughter back from school from TX. You couldn't tell who was happier, me or the dogs.........nah, the dogs went nuts, I was happier. Took a short vacation with my husband, much needed, much appreciated. Ready to take another one...LOL Now I am nursing a cracked rib, thanks to a lunatic Rottweiler who nearly got a friend of mine who was standing next to me at the dog park. We were just there, and he was just there. We were watching Dexter (who was out running with another one of his girlfriends), when this dog just snapped. Years of dealing with unstable dogs (read foster dogs) came in handy. We got a few scratches and my already injured rib is re-injured again, but we are good. Dogs............. I still cant think of life without them. Read about someone being rude to Barbara Williams. I have a theory: they thought they were going to get away with that......then again, maybe they just didn't know any better. Or it was a case of miscommunication. Hope they realize and acknowledge their mistake and apologize for their lack of tact. Barbara is an icon and the work she does for the breed....we cant never thank her enough. Love the peace and quiet on this list. Everyone once in a while there is a burp, or a "leak" from "another" list, but for the most we are reading good info, good jokes, and there is good camaraderie. No wonder. Plan to go to shows this weekend just to hang out. Planning on having a 17 year old take over my life. And looking forward to it. <G>. Hope everyone is doing well. And we will be praying for Bob Van Winkle. Ileana **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================