I am sure many will jump at the opportunity to get hung up on a word and dismiss the message. I am a freak, I love my dogs in ways non-freaks dont understand.... :-) We are a crazy bunch and I think we like it that way. I try to remember that some people are territorial and their reaction to see a new person in "their" turff can sometimes be.....freaky! lol As I said, moving on Ileana In a message dated 5/5/2013 12:27:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, izaackerman@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Yea, Micky ! I don't know you, but I think I would like you ! Iza Kabuska-Ackerman www.Karizmashepherds.com AKC Breeder of Merit Breeder of a Canadian Grand Victor, an American Grand Victor, and many more beautiful dogs ! -----Original Message----- From: Micky Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 12:02 PM To: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Performance freaks? <<So many performance freaks (obedience, herding, agility, etc.) shun conformation people because THEY are DOING things with their dogs, whereas the conformation enthusiasts are not, but Evan in his last post, said it all: ââ∠âNot a conformation dog. Not a show dog. Not a performance dog. But a true friend . . >> Freaks? LOL..I donââ¬â¢t often get called a freak. Sorry..that made me laugh this morning. The power of words has the ability to hurt or encourage and freak is not an uplifting encouraging word unless you are someone like me. Iââ¬â¢m glad to be a freak but I sure donââ¬â¢t shun anyone in conformation. As far as that goes I donââ¬â¢t shun anyone for the love of their dogs. 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