In a message dated 1/18/2005 7:21:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, TISHW@xxxxxxx writes: Sometimes I get the feeling noone likes the futurities anymore so it's nice to know someone does. Tish - I like the futurities and the idea that started it, even though I have not attended many - just not the huge expense involved in actually exhibiting the animal there. It makes it very difficult to do what the system was originally meant to do - showcase littermates. I have nominated litters over the years, just not been able to show dogs then - or at least not more than one. And unless you have the name to place show dogs with homes other than yourself - well you have to make a tough choice sometimes - spend the money on the futurity, or spend the same amount on a 2-3 day cluster of point shows. Terri Stout Cresthaven Kennels Home of CH Wind Dancer's Lightning Bolt, Cresthaven's Ricochet v Lee Ray (11pts., 1 Major), Cresthaven's Deja Vu(10 pts, both Majors), 2004 RBIF Cresthaven's The Intimidator, 2004 Nationals 2nd place Novice bitch Victory's Miss Demeanor, CH Donka's Viktor V Cresthaven Breeders of Multiple Specialty BISS, Multiple Group Placing CH Cresthaven's Cappucino, CH Cresthaven's Sudden Impact, CH Cresthaven's Chantilly Lace, CH Cresthaven's Pati H of Lou-Ann, CH Cresthaven's Top Gun, Material Girl V Falcon Hill (12pts,1 Major) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 ============================================================================