I think it's a shame how many people can't read. You will notice that the original post (see below) doesn't say you should only introduce yourself to the "famous people." It said to introduce yourself to the old timers, even the famous people. How that turned into "don't bother with the lower level" is beyond me. Peggy In a message dated 12/15/2006 3:39:32 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, >GSD0110@xxxxxxx writes: >As a newbie, when you go to dog shows, PLEASE, introduce yourself to >the old timers. Even (especially) the famous people that you will >see. > > > ============================================================================ 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================