Helen: Many years ago before I had to stop handling GSD's I said I would never be without a sable bitch even if it were only a pet. Guess what. I went over 10 year without one. Thanks to Paul and Jen Root, after over 10 years of showing and finishing several Aussie's, because I couldn't keep up with the big dogs, and handlers, anymore. We had no GSD's in the house. I now have the most beautiful sable bitch I have ever had.....there have been a few, but this one is very special. She is very close to finishing, but I could care less. I love all 3 of our Aussie's 2 CH's and one twit There is no dog that steals a heart like a GSD. Bob -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Helen Franklin Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 4:27 PM To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] When is Old ...to Old It has been several years since my arms have held a GSD in my home. Instead, I have embraced 3 rescue kitties. Now, about to move, I ask myself, am I to old? I long for a GSD, how could I not! But at the age of 68, am I to old? I would have to believe that I will live in good health and strength until age 81. Is that fair? Since both parents were gone by the age of 65, I am already on borrowed time. I must make this decision in the next 30 days........and oh how my heart longs for a dog.....from my nose to my toes............Guess I will let the man upstairs make that decision for me. Hope he finds a place that allows big dogs! 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/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================