tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1353338904927025551.post2045340648309609619..comments2023-10-30T07:05:33.515-05:00Comments on Random Thoughts on Random Things: Form and functionCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827086604447314588noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1353338904927025551.post-30896907374162992302009-01-13T21:26:00.000-06:002009-01-13T21:26:00.000-06:00I always get compliments at work when I wear my "d...I always get compliments at work when I wear my "dog show clothes". "Why are you all dressed up?" they ask... "oh these are my dog show clothes", I reply. "Wow, you have to dress that nice?" <BR/><BR/>Now mind you.. Im one of those ladies who wears slacks in the ring if I can... I've never been super comfortable in a skirt, and as the extra weight has crept on over the years, it's even worse. I agree however.... we've become lazy I think.<BR/><BR/>I will take you up on your challenge. My next shows are the Orange Empire shows, and the Southern CA Specialty starting on the 23rd. I will make sure that I "look the part". And if I trip on something as I'm worried about "looking the part", I'll secretly curse at you in my head as I laugh and get back up off the floor ;-) (yep, that's me... the perpetual klutz!)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great post Cindy (as always!!)Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722178137511288974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1353338904927025551.post-78973257690465847622009-01-13T16:14:00.000-06:002009-01-13T16:14:00.000-06:00We have as a society have collectively given up so...We have as a society have collectively given up so much with out<BR/>so much as a fight. Look at the depression ere men in a soup line.<BR/>Do you see hoodies, t-shirts, and flip flops? Absolutely not. You will see men in suites,<BR/>ties, and hats. We've given up on many practical forms of etiquette. We call<BR/>everyone by their first name instead of Mrs, Miss, Ms. Mrs, or Sir. <BR/>In many ways have eroded our authority in society which has led to other problems<BR/>such as disrespect for each other. Blame it on 1972, ourselves, or what every you <BR/>want. Form and function is about ourselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1353338904927025551.post-64262668998324586052009-01-13T12:56:00.000-06:002009-01-13T12:56:00.000-06:00Great post! I've seen just about everything out t...Great post! I've seen just about everything out there lately. I'm still guilty of wearing jeans once in a while, especially when it's really cold and I know there is no chance I will have to go in the ring, but usually I try to be dressed, just in case I have to go in for the "reserve queen". Our Caridgan Mentor has drilled that into my head (thanks Teddy!), so I do try. :) Rus likes to dress for the dog shows, and since he has to compete with SO many women and their bright suits, he challenges me to find those bright as the sun but tasteful jackets, so he doesn't get lost in the shuffle. He did tell me NO when I pointed out a nice purple velvet jacket on ebay. hehe Spoiled sport!!<BR/><BR/>As for the dogs, I groom whether they are the only entry, or competing against 20, 30 or 100 other dogs! That's been drilled into my head, too, and for us, it's a matter of pride. I want the judge and others to see my dogs looking their best. Now, they might have blown all their coat at the last minute (thanks Emmy! LOL), as she has a habit of losing every stitch of clothes in 1 day, usually the day before the show (hmmmm...Nationals in her string bikini?), but I fluffed and puffed and chalked, thinking...the judge can at least see structure better this way! ;) <BR/><BR/>Anyway...great post, and a great challenge...make yourself, and your dog, look its best out there! <BR/><BR/>Hugs to all!<BR/>SherilynSherilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868279931404407387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1353338904927025551.post-79088332080533487532009-01-13T12:36:00.000-06:002009-01-13T12:36:00.000-06:00Here Here! When I was taking my show class, the l...Here Here! <BR/><BR/>When I was taking my show class, the last class we were expected to come dressed to show and the dog groomed to show. One woman showed up and looked around and said, "oops I forgot the assignment." The instructor's comment back was, I wonder if you will leave your show clothes and grooming suppies at home next weekend. No fanfare but point taken. kbgKathy and Kim Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12531427128692313254noreply@blogger.com