In a message dated 6/4/2005 5:33:02 A.M. Central Standard Time, pruett@xxxxxxxxx writes: The politics are disheartening and the cost to participate alarming. I don't know how we fix this - but if I'm close to throwing in the towel (and I'm pretty hard core) then just think how hard it is to attract and keep newcomers who will show our breed in the American specialty ring. Laurie Pruett I mentioned in my message earlier, there were few people that get it, and it was not location. Very good Laurie - you are one of the ones that appears for sure to get the point. I too am hard core and love this breed. There is no wonder there are very few new faces, or ones that last more than a few years. What happens when it finally gets down to the select few that can carry on. You can bet the entries are going to continue to dwindle. Checkmate! Molly Trillia German Shepherds ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================