We are indeed an interesting group. We do tend to take offense at things others ignore, and to look at life differently. One of the things that happens is that we feel guilty as others leave and we remain. Also, we tend to no longer say things like, "He was already 67, or "at least she had a good life." Most of us laugh more, and listen to fools less. When I was six they told us my Father would not live more than another six months. He lived 22 more years. I know that Paula, Tammy and I were all told things we ignored. Life is short for everyone, and never long enough for anyone. That includes our great German shepherds. They stay with us in their life and then in our memories, both as long as possible. We can only hope we do as well with those whom we affect. Ed, Paula, Oak and I all know what this is about, and no one needs be offended by what others say. We are all a product of our experiences. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together In a message dated 12/9/2007 5:57:41 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Maybe being a cancer survivor makes me= see things differently, **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================