Sad to say, as I was getting my eyes checked yesterday, the clinician noticed my GSD carryall and my GSD jacket and asked if I liked GSDs. Well, of course, she opened the door..... But when she said... Oh, PETA? They aren't for ethical treatment of animals? So she heard lots more.... lots. She said I used to raise Great Danes and Mastiffs... I about fell on the floor (and I had my chin propped, too!!!). No, she never showed, but she sold pups and she only has her old Basset now. I think I am getting experienced in talking to everybody I meet, finally.. I used to be embarrassed about it, but hearing statements like that.... or my family practice Dr... telling me (she KNEW I had raised litters), well, of course, I got my new schipperke from a rescue... (of course?) This is way beyond invasive. S On Mar 12, 2009, at 5:33:45 PM, "Diane Wright" <diwri@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: PETA -- are rallying to pitch a George Clooney-flavored brand of tofu in an effort to raise awareness about a meat-free diet. EEeeew. I wouldn't eat George Clooney (Johnny Depp, Daniel Craig, Hugh Jackman or Christian Bale (when he's not having a hissy fit) SWEAT FLAVORED m&m's... and I'm VERY fond of m&m's.... let alone TOFU. Ok... that wasn't the point... but still.... Being a PETA supporter should automatically get one some straight jacket time. ;-) Diane -- Stormy Hope www,carpoc.org AKC Legislative Liaison, GSDCA GSDs, and more, clubs ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================