Hi All I have been away from the list , or deleting, like many due to the flood of nastiness, rumor mongering, lies, conjecture and "Armchair Quarterbacking" being done by so many. I love a lively conversation, <g> but I have not seen too much that I would wish to comment on , lately. Not that the issues are not important, but the way they have gotten so malicious in many cases.....just not worth it. I do hope however, that when people go to the National, that they will not behave this way in person. It is beneath us all as an organization of folks, dedicated to the greatest breed , ever. I hope that (like me) those of you with friends on BOTH sides of issues, are not judged for hugging , greeting, dining with or speaking to someone with whom others may take issue. I would hate to think that anyone would have to think twice about greeting a long time friend, or someone they admire or have wanted to meet, for fear of being labeled: " on this side" "On that side". I hope that the daggers are sheathed, and the barbs thrown herein, are put away. I would like to believe the BEST of my fellow members, and hope that we can celebrate our breed, our BIGGEST SHOW, and the coming together of friends and acquaintances , that may only see one another every year or so. Personally, I don't give a damn what people think of who's side I am on, or not. My opionions of some of the issues surrounding the club are only that. They don't make me who I am. My dedication to the breed, My Family, My Friends and my Country, supercede the politics of a dog club. When I see people , esp at a National, I am not thinking about "club business" or the latest nasty.....I am thinking "Wow it is really great to see you again! (or maybe for the first time)" So I will be hugging , kissing , shaking hands, meeting, dining and talking with a LOT of people.......I can't wait. Hope the rest of you will be doing same. What a party!!! Kathy Tank (who can't wait to see you all) http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com Ch. Elvaston's Nations Cup, TC, OFA 26 BOB/BISS to Date ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================