This whole discussion brought back a BIG memory. I was once asked to be a Rules Chairman for my Tennis club ( the Big Club of Clubs). Seems that for years, the rules were vague and were being misused blatantly. Creating all sorts of problems. Okay! I love clear and held fast rules. Makes life easier. Made a committe of 2 from each club, wrangled out a great set of rules, agreed upon by the BIG club and all the associated clubs. As I was Rules Chair, I was called upon to state those rules when there were conflicts. NO PROBLEM....these rules are so clear cut that it's NO PROBLEM EXCEPT... there were big hurt feelings and thoughts that the rules were followed too closely, shouldn't be utilized in THIS situation or THAT situation. There should be exceptions. I resigned as Rules Chair. Just my experience "You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result." Mahatma Gandhi Stormy Hope *~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~* Dog's love is different, it requires no return UPDATED 2/11/06....CHECK IT OUT!!!! www.FairhopeGSD.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================