In a message dated 10/3/06 6:48:37 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, castlegsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Let us leave the barbeques and picnics for after the regular shows and keep the Victory Dinner special. I am probably the least formal person you will ever meet. I never wear shoes in the office, and hate a coat and tie. But, the Victory Dinner is special to so many people. We have had for years the Annual Meeting as casual, and perhaps there should be one thing at the National that requires a bit of soap and water. I agree that it is worth trying and then see how it goes. I don't notice all that much what anyone is wearing, but I do know that when you dress up, you often act the part. I am just hoping to get to the National, that I can finish the "Trial From Hell" and that I will be there, dressed up, casual, or otherwise. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================