I haven't posted much recently but I am sure ya'll will know me -- I just want to say that I knew John DeHope as one of the very finest - gentlemen - and that he was - not just a man, but a very respectable gentleman. He KNEW THESE DOGS SO WELL! Yes, heaven must be a great place now with all our old folks & the great dogs who have also crossed the bridge. I know I'll be happy to join in when I geaux. KATRINA is on her way --- fast moving bitch -- but I have quite a few people who have already brought their animals to my farm for safety. I'll be here as I know I've been thru so many and this is a good spot for sure. Why I have actually had a TORNADO hit dead center in '98 and the house rattle a little, but held on --- only problem will be if the electricity goes, but I lived here in 1992 with ANDREW and no power for 9 days! It was also in August. I love nights that are MORE THAN THREE DOG NIGHTS ---- do any of you know the reason behind that band's name - I do - they were originally from Australia and when it got cold - really cold - you needed at least three dogs to keep warm --- yeah buddy - Have a good one and I'll do the same with our without power - hope all will be fine -- I know Randy got out but he's closer to N.O. than I am. NORMA AND THE CRITTERS --- on the farm ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================