For the last three years I have donated sketches for trophies for Sawnee Mtn Kennel Club's shows. Both of them every year. I am a member of the club and I figure it is the least I can do. Of course I do the three breeds that I have been most involved with of late. German Shepherd, Sheltie and both Collie varieties. I do those for every show, then add a different breed or two each show (changing with each show). Well for the last THREE shows the GSD trophy has not been picked up. This really irritates me. It HAS been won. Well, today I made a decision.... I am no longer doing one for the GSD until a certain handler no longer enters these shows. If they can't be "bothered" to pick up trophies, then I shall accomodate them and not do one. Oh, and btw.... the same holds for the Border Collie. For you owners out there.... if you WANT trophies make sure your handler knows this. I am sure this is a minor thing in the grand scheme of things.... but it really ticks me off. A lot of thought and effort went into those trophies... and the attitude of the winner is RUDE and uncaring at best. Ginger Cleary, Rome, GA Proud member GSDCA and Sawnee Mtn Kennel Club www.rihadin.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================