Now there are some protons Evan. Thanks Barbara Mike Gray -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barbara Galasso Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 1:06 PM To: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] What I am thankful for My goodness people, I never seen so much back stabbing as I have about this election. And this isn't even a paid job. It could only mean that some people are so power hungry that they will stoop to any level to achieve that end. Well it's just about too late anyway because no matter what "nasties" you've got to say, many people have already cast their votes, and many others are not even on this List to read about all this "poison" that is being fed to those who are naive enough or even care enough to listen. Anyway because there is so much negativity going on lately, I wanted to ask you.........just what are you thankful for? I'll start with my own list and you can feel free to add to it if you like. Perhaps it'll put us in a different frame of mind. What I am thankful for: 1) I'm thankful that when I've seen a recent picture of Joan Ford who is about 79, she looks like she's 60 and is still active in her dog breeding and showing. We can learn a lot from this beautiful lady who is still, thankfully with us. And I'm thankful that I never read any negative things about her or Fran. 2) I'm thankful that although I was in a car accident, that I'm still walking and am not in a coma in a hospital somewhere. 3) I'm thankful that I have old friends and new and family who means more to me than about anything that is going with this election. 4) I'm thankful that I or anyone that I personally know of wasn't in Hurricane Katrina or the earthquake in Asia. 5) I'm thankful that I'm still learning and also still contributing. 6) I'm thankful for my dog "Amber" who has changed my life around for the positive. 7) I'm thankful that God allows me to accept the things that I can't change and also that he gives me hope for the things that are yet to come. 8) I'm thankful that I get to vote for the GSDC of America's election and help shape the future of our breed. 9) I'm thankful to own the best breed of dog in the world and that they always teach me what it means to live life with dignity because of their nobility. 10) I'm thankful that although we lost so many great friends of the breed this past year, that God has given me the grace of another day. 11) I'm thankful that although I didn't get the Review today, that I also didn't get any bills. 12) I'm thankful that if you read this far, you didn't push the delete button yet. So come on everyone, stop gripping, grumbling, moaning, and complaining, and stop ripping your fellow man apart for you never know when someone else will be added to that list that memorials are written about..............count your blessings and be thankful. Barbara Galasso ======================================================================== ==== POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 ======================================================================== ==== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 ============================================================================