In a message dated 12/8/04 8:21:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, WLFHRTGSD@xxxxxxx writes: > So I'm conducting an unofficial poll. Judges? Handlers? Vote early and > vote often! Privately is fine too. > I have never noticed shoes when judging. On the other hand, I am a man, and I have never noticed shoes period. I did, however, notice the long toed things worn by Kim and Christine at the national, but that was because I was afraid either one or both of them was going to kick me. When judging I never notice shoes, worn teeth, who is on the far end of the lead, or what the crowd is doing. I do try to allow time for double handler to get in position, but I have never considered what the handler might be wearing. I do remember at one national about 25 years ago, sitting in the corner or the grooming area, with a blue magic marker, doing my tennis shoes to match my jacket. But, that is just me. Evan Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================