It was my intention not to say any more regarding Ms. Cooke, but there are some things Evan says below that I do feel compelled to respond to: 1 - The issue is on the List because, instead of keeping her grievance private, Paula posted her false accusations about me to other lists. Someone who is also a member of Showgsd-l responded, and crossposted the response, including Showgsd-l's address in her email. 2 - A defense by those who know better to the unfounded attacks on my honesty and competence DO NOT put me in a bad position. In fact, they clear the air of the lies, and I want to extend my thanks to all of those who have come forward, publicly and privately, to refute the claims. 3 - It is incorrect that "there are hard feelings between Margery and Paula". I have no feelings toward Paula whatsoever, don't know her, don't want to know her. The hard feelings emanate completely from Paula, for the reasons I have already addressed, which have nothing to do with either the GSDCA or Rescue. It is also incorrect that "...they will work it out". There is nothing to work out. Lies are lies. 4 - As an Administrator of Showgsd-l, I will NOT involve myself in handling this matter. Clearly that would be a conflict of interest. There is a great deal wrong with intentionally spreading malicious, untrue remarks. It is unfortunate that that those got here, since they clearly belong only in private, if at all. However, I did not put them here. Regards, Margery Golant ============================================================ From: ELG440@xxxxxxx Date: 2005/09/16 Fri PM 02:07:01 EDT To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Open letter to P. Cooke (who is not a List member) In a message dated 9/16/05 9:35:11 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bigskygsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: This list is suppose to be about the GSD not mudslinging and even worse outright fabrications. I have been a member of this list for several years now and have the upmost respect for Margery Golant and her efforts on behalf of the GSD. My message to Ms Cooke is "PUT UP OR SHUT UP"!!! If she has any written proof of these allegations then she needs to bring them forward. Thumper's mother from Bambi said it best" IF YOU CAN'T SOMETHING NICE DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL" !!!!!! Ms cook has long ago lost any credibility she had(if she had any at all). THANK YOU MARGERGY FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK REGARDING THE GSD". I am not sure this belongs on the List for a number of reasons. First of all, Paula Cooke is not on the List, she has been removed. So, posting to the List about her is of no use. Second I did think we were not supposed to make personal attacks on the List. This also puts Margery in a difficult position when someone tries to praise her for her hard work, and includes a personal attack on another. I know Margery as an administrator will handle this, and I was surprised to see it. I know there are hard feelings between Margery and Paula, and I expect they will work it out, without using the List for attacks. If someone has something to say to either of them, it can be done directly, and need not be on this List. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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. 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