In a message dated 10/30/2006 6:50:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx writes: That said, Iâ??m wondering has the banquet ever been anything other than a place where people meet at the end of a long week, enjoy some food and cocktail, listen to the winners talk and hear what the judges have to say, and finally find out who the judges will be for next years National. I remember one year, I think it might have been one of the Perry shows, where we all dressed up, had a long cocktail hour with snacks, then ate. After dinner we had a band, and cleared the floor for dancing and more socializing. It was different, I was younger, and as good a time as this year. Everyone has a good memory of a past national, but the best one is always the one you are at. Next year will be the best ever. 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 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 ============================================================================