Oops!

Drat.  Overslept.  Clock radio did go off, I just slipped right back into a sleep mode, perhaps because I stayed awake last night thinking about the national coming up in May. 

Should be an interesting year as the membership continues to fight over the backcross issue, and the breed judge has led the charge from behind the scenes.  There's a great deal of animosity floating around out there, and there are some people who won't have Specials entries because they expect "the issue" to affect the judging results.  Hope that is not the case, but I understand their concern.  I've always felt that at the national you show to many people besides the judge.  You are also showing to the ringsiders, especially the newer exhibitors, and you are showing off a dog you are proud of.  Although most people are pretty sure they know who will win, that isn't always how things play out.

See you there!