In a message dated 12/8/2004 8:35:59 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, tho@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: winning bids will be each dogs highest bid that comes in closest to 10 pm Michigan time. I am sitting here looking at Joker wonder what he is supposed to do with a tree in the house. I stopped to pet O'Connor on the way in the house, and then changed out of my suit and went out to spend some quality time with George.. I have been reading the List and noticing how much others are tying to do to help each other, and watched how difficult it is for Ann, how a new young handler has her hopes and dreams on the line for the next few days. I read of one of us being devastated with illness, and others with wins and new puppies. I have read of shelter dogs looking for a home, and house dogs with the need for a new family. It seems that tragedy brings out of us all the very best we have to offer. Everyone is taking time to help others, and to give a word of encouragement for those who might need that extra touch at this time. I don't know if it is only shepherd people, but tonight we should all be proud of ourselves and all we are doing. I have watched that there is still some interest in Ben, and I appreciate that others would bid for a chance to breed to him one last time. I have decided in memory of my buddy Ben, that I will match whatever is the final bid, and contribute that to the Conner baby, with the hope that the extra money will help bring a cure and comfort for his family. Any of the other stud dog owners want to join me? Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) 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 ============================================================================