In a message sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:34 PM "Carolyn Martello" <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: One of our biggest regrets right now with our family is that our kids are MORE than grown up and our Grand Kids are all grown up. We have no more small children in the family. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately, my husband and I have never had children, so we send our pups to "camp" with a family who does have children running in out of the house all day long. After only a couple weeks, our doggies come back more socialized than I could ever get them, living here in our quiet secluded "enclave" in the woods. Paulette McGuirt, GSDCA Member Allemande German Shepherd Dogs Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Martello" <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <AKeller97@xxxxxxx>; <MyJoyGS@xxxxxxx>; <fairway97045@xxxxxxxxx>; <InquestGSD@xxxxxxx>; <jillkrzyzak@xxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:34 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Kids and Points to Ponder One of our biggest regrets right now with our family is that our kids are MORE than grown up and our Grand Kids are all grown up. We have no more small children in the family. The dogs no longer get to spend time with kids which was their favorite thing to do. Never owned a dog that couldn't tell what time the School bus was due. They knew when it was due and would begin to alert and listen......and they loved hearing the kids come up the road and cried in anticipation. I miss that. Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.Marhaven.com myjoygs@xxxxxxx writes: I didn't know there could be kids without dogs I have 3 children and they all have dogs. All my grandkids love the dogs and respect them. And I even have one son with a german shepherd. He tells me that's the best dog they ever had. All I do is scratch my head and think where has he been when he was growing up. I guess experience is the best teacher. Arlene Keller Sequel Shepherds Signer of Breeder's Code Member of GSDCA ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================