Evan, You have such a way with words and all, oh so true! This one made me nod = and laugh out loud... My thoughts exactly. Deanne Jur Winnipeg, Canada -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf = Of ELG440@xxxxxxx Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 9:48 PM To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] VERBALLY ASSAULTED!! No one should take this sport so seriously as to cause hard feelings to=20 another. So many try to build their own image with the dogs they show. = They allow it to became the basis of their own ego, and that is a shame. =20 We do this to have fun, enjoy ourselves, and gain a little joy in our lives.=20 Any other use of the sport of showing dogs is a shame. =20 =20 Never let the acts of another, no matter how petty, to lower your = thoughts =20 or feelings. You have to laugh at those who would use profanity, or criticism to boast their own self worth. Ignore those who would bring = you down, and always remember to smile, and drive them crazy. =20 There is nothing wrong with that. =20 Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) =20 http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================