In a message dated 1/11/2006 4:07:52 PM Central Standard Time, magic4sure@xxxxxxxxx writes: do not often write to the list but I thought this was one I would like to reply. I have been judging 20 years and during those years I have received many photos and notes from the winners. I felt it was a thoughtful gesture and I have two books filled with every photo and note I have ever received. I sometimes go back and look at those dog pictures and read the kind notes. Unfortunately, I do not get many now as times have changed. I have never thought of receiving these as political in any sense, just appreciative. ****************************************************************************** ******************** I keep mine also and enjoy looking at them. I think cost and the Internet has caused some exhibitors to stop sending them any longer. I certainly understand that they have to cut cost and a 25.00 picture for a judge is a place to start cutting cost. Lee ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================