I just heard that Letty Alamia's (sp) husband John suffered a fairly severe stroke and is in the Baton Rouge General Medical Center. John traveled from Houston to Baton R. to deliver a rare bird specimen to the LSU Museum on Friday. John left the Museum complaining of dizziness, and while driving in Baton Rouge suffered the stroke which caused him to run off the road, and his car overturned. At last report, he was improving and had regained motor function and most of his speech, still having some problems with a few sounds. He is in intensive care. To make this doggy, Letty is a long time GSD owner, competing in confirmation, herding and other venues. John is a world famous bird artist, having done many illustrations for field guides and his bird paintings are incredible. His bird related travels have taken him all over the world. The address for the hosp. is Baton Rouge General Med. Center, 8585 Picardy Ave. Baton Rouge, La. 70809.. Letty is staying with friends in Baton Rouge. I will post as soon as there is further news. I am in contact with mutual friends who are with Letty. Bonnie Ardoin ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 ============================================================================