Not only do you get to see some of the very best dogs our country has to offer at the Nationals which keeps your adrenalin pumping and a permanent smile on the lips, but there is another real and solemn reason for attending the Nationals. Many of our "icons" our top breeders and judges now in their 70's and 80's, are but a tolling bell ring away. Every year when we hug each other, we know we may not see one another again. We reminisce over past assignment together, funny episodes, the new lines and turkey necks we're sporting below our chins, and silently hope this is not a final goodbye. Seeing the dogs is special, seeing our friends of 50 years is....... so very special. Helen Franklin ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================