I just wanted everyone to know I attended my first National and had an awesome time! Being in another breed for 28 years and switching over to the GSD's, was a great experience for me. I picked up some training tips, met a lot of wonderful people, and made some new friends. The new puppy I have had a great time with everyone she met. Now "Tora" can't wait to grow up and be a big dog! Where else can you go to see the most wonderful dogs in the country in one place? The Nationals!! I got asked to double a bitch that took a liking to me, bath and help groom a specials, and watched a friends bitch go select. I want to thank my mentor Cheryl Olson for the birthday present of the best seats you could have and the dinner. The shepherd people are some of the nicest I have met in a long time. I can't wait until next year!! Sue Barr ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================