In a message dated 12/30/2005 8:25:08 AM Central Standard Time, uwish@xxxxxxxxxx writes: plus I don't want to put down anything that's too expensive, so I don't want to go the stone route e ****************************************************************************** *********************************8 Patio blocks can be put down and removed without a whole lot of problem Can disinfect like concrete. The only problem is finding them, the inexpensive ones. I think the pine shavings would have to be changed constantly. Being in the Midwest, I know they would be wet 90% of the time. I hope this helps Arlene Keller Sequels Shepherds Signer of the Breeder Code of Ethics www.sequels shepherds ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================