Hi Everyone, I had the extraordinary pleasure of watching my Best Buddy, Nitro, (Ch. Elvaston's Nations Cup TC, OFA H/E, bring home his 22nd Best of Breed today, with Ken, doing his always perfect job of presenting the big guy. I also had the privilege of taking Nitro into the Group again, and although our esteemed judge gave us a good look, we didn't get a "piece of the pie" lol. No matter, what was most satisfying for me is that Nitro, who is always tough and a HARD goer, took it really easy on poor mom, and showed his heart out during the entire class. I wish he knew how much I love him for making me look good, in spite of myself. He is a great friend and showdog.He will never know how much it meant to be in there with him. It was wonderful to have Kaitlyn's and little Hunters kisses for luck, and Kaitlyn SO enjoyed seeing all the dogs, and their owners, it is very therapuetic for her. A VERY SPECIAL than you to our friends Sharlonna McGaha and Gloria Rice for staying to support Nitro and me in the Group. Now you have to understand, we were the SIXTH group of the day, these two ladies faced an over 2 and 1/2 hour drive back home. There encouragement and good humor, really helped. There simply aren't better friends than this. Thank you, Both. Also my love and thanks to Ken, who encourages me to get out there with Nitro, and eventhough it is hard for him to be standing outside the ring, never shows nerves or criticizes, when I handled our big Boy. He and Nitro are the greatest team together, and I know it was hard for Ken to watch me take our finest into the ring...lol. What a neat weekend. Great Family, Awesome Friends and a big dog with a tough reputation that was as good as gold for his nervous mom. Take care all Kathy ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================