If I were someone that had never attended the Nationals and read this, I would NOT GO. This is not the true aspects of our Nationals. Such a shame to paint such a horrid picture. Our Nationals is FUN from day one to the end for me. I plan on having a great time. I have Never brought my membership card...so those that are NOT members CAN still come without it. The National Anthem is just that. It is Great no matter WHO sings it. Speeches are few and far between and IF you are interesting in showing dogs, then you will want to hear and learn as much as possible. I write my name on top of my catalog the minute I pick it up. I have NEVER had ANYTHING stolen from me at ANY Nationals and I have attended MANY. PLEASE people....our shows are getting smaller and smaller. LETS all try to think POSITIVE thoughts. Bring with you to the Nationals your friendly smile, your knowledge of GSD movement, type, and temperament. Bring money to have fun buying some of the most unusual GSD items you'll ever see. Hopefully, if you're showing a dog, you'll do so because you want to "show it off" to the rest of the GSD world. Winning at the Nationals is GREAT. Getting your dog to that Level should be the #1 reason Everyone shows a dog. Tari Kridler Home of 2003 Amer & Can GVX Kridler's Ruby and her Father 2 x Sel. Amer & Can Ch. Kridler's Quno @ http://www.kridlersgermanshepherds.com & the New List (to Brag, Advertise, and Post Pictures) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CHGermanShepherdShowDogsList/join -----Original Message----- From: NHANSBURG@xxxxxxxxxx To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: germanshepherds4show@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 6:45 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] what to bring to the national 1. Several changes of clothes particularly good strong shoes. 2.a camera 3. A credit card 4.Your membership card and other receipts or more money. 5.Your dog if you are showing one. 6. Your doggy bag for the dog. 7. Tranquilizers for anxiety when looking for your handler 8.A catchers mask and other other protection gear for safety from double handlers. 9. ear plugs so your hearing will not become impaired during the singing of the National anthem or other hysterical noises from the crowd. 10. a pillow so you can take a nap during the speeches 11. alka seltzer for the dinner 12.A locked container to keep your catalogue in when you are not holding it. 13.A map to find your way from one activity to another. It kind of reminds me of Freshman orientation week. will add to this as i think of them ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ ________________________________________________________________________ Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================