I have a twist to this that maybe you can all shed some light on. I was at a Specialty show on a Futurity weekend and my bitch won with another handler showing her. Long story short, the judge wasn't happy when he found out that it was my bitch that won. He semi-jokingly asked if he could do it over and then right after the picture was taken, he turned toward me and threw the ribbon on the ground several feet in front of me and walked away without saying a word. Not sure if he broke a specific judges rule or not, but he sure lacked class that day. Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Cyndy <cyndy@xxxxxxxxxx> To: brittaleahnasa@xxxxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 23:43:54 -0500 Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: "The Decency committee" Ok, but doesn't the AKC rules say something about not throwing the ribbon down on the ground? If you want to walk to the other side of the facility and discretely dispose of a ribbon, I see nothing wrong with that. I would prefer you donated it back to the club so they can use it at their next match. Cyndy -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ann Mariano Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 10:00 PM To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: "The Decency committee" I agree you should acceopt the ribbon with grace. I just know I throw out ribbons all the time, sometimes ribbons from weeks prior when I find them in my pocket. Just never thought I could get written up if I threw a ribbon away. Learn something everyday. Stormy435@xxxxxxx wrote:I learned about that in one of my very first shows! I had accidently dropped a 2nd place ribbon, and as a friend was picking it up to give me, she told me that throwing away the ribbons as you leave the ring will get you before a bench show committee. She knew I had accidently dropped it, but was just letting me know. It is evidence of very poor sportsmanship. You are supposed to thank the judge and keep what the judge awards you with grace. Stormy Ann Marie www.geocities.com/amarigermanshepherds/Puppies.html Home of CH Fairway's Leah v Nadelwald TC OFA and her daughter R/Best In Futurity CH Amari's Ava Gardner OFA and in the wings Leah's new daughter Amari's Beware of Foxy Roxy Breeder/Owner ofAmari's Bandit of Broadcreek (5pts. 2/BOB @ 6 months) --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================