I don't like to send my dogs away with a handler, I want to be at the show too,?so if they win I am there to hug them!!!? Plus being with dog friends is all part of the?FUN of going to shows.? I hate to sit by the phone waiting to hear the results!? Joyce -----Original Message----- From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx To: edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thu, Jun 25, 2009 1:22 pm Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Sending dogs off with Handlers????? In a message dated 6/25/2009 12:01:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time, edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: but generally I would not send my dogs off to be cared for and shown outside of my presence...I don't believe in it, and I never will...Ed And I am of the same mind. If I can't go, there is no fun in showing for me. For some, its just business, for me its love of the sport. I want to give them the first hug for a great performance. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "Wisdom is the result of a lifetime of listening"..unknown **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================