I also took a hit in the market. I thought I had bought Yoo Hoos, and I got Twinkies. I hate it when that happens, and the market is no place for someone like me. These are hard times for many people, as it always has been. Our friends who have died, lost their great friends, gotten a divorce, or lost a child in a war. There are always times to endure, and as Nitchtze said, "That which does not destroy us, will make us stronger." We have a national to attend. For a few days the problems of the world will be outside, while we enjoy our friends, our breed, a few great dogs, and many good ones. We will take a break from politics, the economy, personal worries, health, and work. We will get to see those we haven't seen for a year, learn how the days have gone for them, and share with our friends our memories. We will meet some new best friends, and again see those from our past. We will share a tear for those who are gone, in public or in private. We will be tired, happy, joyful, sad and optimistic for the future. We can rejoice that we are there, and miss those who didn't make it. So, take a deep breath. Ignore those who would look for problems, and those who want to look at the glass half empty. We are headed to Beaumont, with a full glass, laughs, fun, new friends and more knowledge. 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 10/12/2008 9:46:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, fairway97045@xxxxxxxxx writes: important. You are easily replaced when you choose not to play the game. Terry who has also taken a hit in the market. **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================