In a message dated 5/1/09 3:24:15 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bnbgsds2000@xxxxxxxxx writes: Since I haven't read any farther than Helen's post I have no idea what Evan's answer is. Did it ever occur to anyone that maybe he was asked by individuals if they could generate a petition on his behalf to judge. Just a thought. Hell I've asked a certain Judge about running for the Board. This isn't a big deal. I was asked a number of times if I would allow a petition for me to judge the national to be circulated. I declined. I was also asked a number of times if I would run for the board, I declined that as well. Since it seems of interest, let me explain. I don't think I could physically do a national. Also, I don't believe I am qualified. I think Tedi could do a great job, I am not so convinced for myself. As to the board, it is actually a job that requires too much time if you are still working. I usually work about 70 hours a week, and when I was on the board, I had to fit it in. I averaged about 15 hours a week on club business, and today, I don't think I can provide that kind of time. As to me and Helen, let me be clear. She is a good friend, and has been for more years than some have ben alive. We used to have lunch often when she was here, and there is nothing I would not do to help and support her. She and I have a close relationship, and none of this back and forth should be considered anything other than an interesting discussion. Some people seem to be taking sides here, but Helen and I remain on the same side. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************Join ChristianMingle.com® FREE! Meet Christian Singles in your area. Start now! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221673648x1201419171/aol?redir=http://www.christianmingle.com/campaign.html%3Fcat%3Dadbuy%26 src%3Dplatforma%26adid%3Dfooter:050109%26newurl%3Dreg_path.html) ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================