Never had any trouble with specialty shows. However, my first Best in Show assignment was a hoot...when it was done, the only people left were myself, the photographer, the people who came with the dog (handler and two assistants). If it were not for the photographer, I don't know how I'd have ever got back to the hotel! The dog was a Wire Fox Terrier...and the handler said to me "Who the hell are you, and how come my assistants are on a first name basis with you and I'm not?" I said "they get around. You don't, obviously." That handler was Eddie Boyes (some of you will know him, some won't), and we have been friends ever since! Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Elkins" <firethorntemplete@xxxxxxxxx> > Jamie -- LOL -- Maybe it's both a "no win, no favors" and a "no > favors, > no ride" thing these days . I've heard that some clubs really expect a lot > from judges, but enough is enough. > tom elkins======================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================