1. Got a surprise call today from my old friend Marie Vulpi I think a few of you out there might remember her. We laughed and laughed. 2. She has never changed. when i first met her(actually I met her husband first) her dog went Winners dog at the Garden. Then he went BOB from the classes over imported Grand Victors under German Judges then he went select at the National three times. Where is the dog these days that is being exhibited under the German system under all breed judges and at Specialties? He was a full younger brother to Ch Coberts Ernestine. those two are behind a good percentage of our modern pedigrees.He lived to be almost 14. 3. I told her that I was not being motivated and that it was necessary to go to the mattresses until I become more motivated.You have to fight fire with fire. 4. Marie had a marvelous sense of humor. she used to analyze the structural defects of the handlers most of whom she felt were bad coming and going.she always noticed the people at the shows and her commentary on clothes and other silly things could keep you laughing all day. 5. i went to most of the local shows with her and we always had a good time. 6. her dog was an only dog and her sons constant companion. he was kept in gorgeous condition his entire life as was her house her family and anything she worked on. she weighed 98 pounds wringing wet and did all of the breedings on that dog. (about 50 of them I think)She never heard of an AI. Her running commentary on the various girls that visited was a blast. 7. I really miss having her around at dog shows.... ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 ============================================================================