You are both correct. To paraphrase Will Rogers, I have never met a rep I didn't like. Paula, 88 days and counting Home of Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International and American Champion, Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor. #1 Male German Shepherd Dog in the Country, #5 German Shepherd Dog in the Country, as of 5/31/10 (Canine Chronicles) First male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Kmgraphic2@xxxxxxx Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:00:46 EDT Subject: Re: specialties and reps i think it would be great to have reps drop by at our specialties - they used to. but .... i think that people forget that there are a huge number of shows here in CA - just go to the akc web site and check it out. anne katona, our local rep, does an amazing job. at a recent AB out here she had to miss observing a provisional judge in aussies because she was trying to deal with a dog fight. lee whittier, (from washington), steps in from time to time but there is no way that these ladies could cover any more shows than they already do. diane Diane Silver-Strasser Silstra German Shepherds _Skatiebug'z_ (http://skatiebugz.shutterfly.com/) The online store for everything German Shepherd and then some! _http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com_ (http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com/) Skater's Blog In a message dated 7/15/2010 3:33:20 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, gsdjm@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I couldn't resist this line of talk...The GSD specialties held in Monroe La. almost since we have had them here, have always had the reps come by and sit and watch and enjoy...they are great sports and they never bothered anyone. Jeanne gsdjm@xxxxxxxxxxx Home of "GLORYB" ____________________________________________________________ TODAY: iPads for $23.74? SPECIAL REPORT: iPads are being auctioned for an incredible 80% off! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4c3f9c193e523307bdast01duc ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================