In a message dated 10/24/2008 7:26:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, RChesnut70502 writes: What a beautiful story! Makes me think of the days gone by, when it was all so much fun and educational. People helped their friends, but for no other reason than a mutual love and passion for this breed. Gone are those days. How sad. Thanks Randy, and what you described is how it was for the area in Canada I was in. There were several breeders, even different breeds that gathered same place weekly. We worked together on problems, helped each other, video'd everything then at dark, went inside and constructively gave criticism and compliment to all the owners/dogs etc. We went to shows together, packed lunches and ate together. It was fun, educational and long term binding. I was missing the times spent together. It has taken a few years to get used to a new area, new people, but again am finding some that just enjoy these dogs win, lose or draw who want to help each other. Yup, its a dog show, and we all love them, but the people make it lasting and fun. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude"-William James **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics â?? check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redirhttp://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001) ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================