In a message dated 1/11/2006 2:45:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ropajagsd@xxxxxxx writes: ...I have often wondered if a judge would be offended by receiving a thank you note from the owner of a dog they put up. Many years ago, a judge put my dog up amongst some very heavy and quality competition, and made me feel really good....it was a very special win for personal reasons, and I felt that I wanted to write a thank you, but then thought it might not be taken as the heartfelt thank you I wanted it to be, so I didn't do it. Any thoughts on that? Kelly Busse, Wolfheart German Shepherds I always send a note, singles, majors, whatever. I have sent pics, depends on the judge and the win. I also send notes to clubs when we receive a trophy. I've been on the other end, collecting money for trophies, and believe me, a thank you to the club and trophy chair is most welcome. I'll also acknowledge a club when they have a match and the judge was particularly pleasant. Kathy three generations of Dual Titled Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================