You know I just can't delete enough of a certain one's emails and the little digs she feels she needs to insert every once in awhile trying to stir up trouble. the plain and simple truth in many people's minds who attended the national, waiting to see a particular dog or bitch in person and gait not twice or three time as it may be, but to be worked against the best of the best until the final pick, is exciting for many of us, it makes the show fun, and WORTH the expense to attend. Gaiting two or THREE times around the ring and picking the winners isn't usually what the national is about, we can see that in all breeds or some specialties. Quality animals from all over the US and Canada that many people do not get to see come together at the National and that is what makes this event so special. Many went away disappointed last year from the National and no I did not have a special I am talking as a spectator. Many Many beautiful bitches were cut after two or THREE times around the ring, not saying that some of the bitches that won didn't deserve it, this is NOT about who won but about working the animals, after all watching correct moving dogs is breathtaking to watch and exciting. The fact that a judge would apologize for missing an animal in the class to me is admitting they made a mistake and one was definitely made and should just be admitted and dropped, AGAIN this is NOT about who placed or won its the quickness in which it was done and after months of hard work to get the dogs ready was over with in a few minutes for many, and those who particularly wanted to see that particular dog or bitch show, missed that chance. Some dogs take two or THREE times around before they settle in. So Helen, just admit that you were a little to quick to view 50 + or _ and dismiss some of them permanently, some that may have become better and better as they warmed up. Judging the National is just a little bit different then judging other shows This is a show many look forward to and road work their dogs knowing they are going to be asked to show their heart out. AGAIN, I am not taking away the glory of the ones that won, there were many nice ones, its not about who won, its about who didn't get a chance to perform and show their heart out. Okay suiting up into my Armour! : ) -----Original Message----- From: acorreia1043@xxxxxxxxxxx To: helen@xxxxxxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:07 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Sling/Or Not To Sling, That Is The Question! Helen: Please let this die a natural death. Before you stir up emotions that are better spent on the problems at hand. Don't send the e-mails, no one really wants to read "un-solicited" testimonials. As Pat Healy, the owner of "Finnegan's Wake" pub used to say, "It's in the book!" Or, this may be more appropriate: "The moving finger writes; and having writ, moves on; nor all thy piety, nor wit. Shall lure it back to cancel half a line,..." Thanks for asking. Tony C -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Helen Franklin" > "Cindy writes" > so I waited....and all I can say is THANK GOD I watched the classes but if I had > just seen the Specials I would have probably never attended another National as > just a spectator. It was awful. > Dear "Many" Listers, > May I have your permission to send to these people the wonderful emails I got > about my judging? I guess I need to ask first. > Thanks, Helen > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================