> -----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. (Good Idea) > 2.a camera (and binoculars) > 3. A credit card (or good ol' Cash) > 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. (Just try > deep breathing!) > 8.A catchers mask and other other protection gear for safety from > double handlers. (everyone is a little tense - but normally polite) > 9. ear plugs so your hearing will not become impaired during the > singing of the National anthem or other hysterical noises from the > crowd. (the noise level, at times, can be high, but there's enthusiasm in > the air, not hysterics) > 10. a pillow so you can take a nap during the speeches (speeches are kept > to a minimum) > 11. alka seltzer for the dinner (no dinner this year - a Great BBQ!) > 12.A locked container to keep your catalogue in when you are not > holding it. (I put my name on the front - never had a problem) > 13.A map to find your way from one activity to another. It kind of > reminds me of Freshman orientation week. (St. Louis is held in one central > location - no larger than an all-breed show) 14. Lots of friends to enjoy yourself after the dogs show - there's lots of memories to be made at the National. 15. Stories of "remember when so and so..." to share with those who never met some of the great GSD enthusiasts who formed our breed today. 16. A positive, caring attitude - it will show others how much the breed has enriched your life. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================