Sad to hear Evan say this. Hopefully this kind of issue will be addressed by
the Board and the Chair.
MANY of us on the West Coast and surrounding States cannot fly a dog to a
National on the East
Coast ( airline issues ) and it is beyond reason to drive that far with dogs.
MANY on the East Coast and surrounding States cannot fly a dog to a National on
the West Coast
( airline issues ) and is beyond reason to drive that far with dogs.
It just seems simple enough to consider locations that are at least "doable".
Someone will always
be unhappy that the National is not closer. We simply cannot accommodate
every State or locale.
( I would love it in Sacramento, or S.Fran, Ca....but alas ) ....and as Jane
says...International Falls, Minn.
does not work well either... <G> We 'wish'....<G>.....but we cope.
Middle ground seems the only reasonable answer. Colorado, Utah, St. Louis,
Kansas...maybe Kentucky?
Sure would save the Club a small fortune also....compared to flying all over
looking for sites that will not
really work well.....and please a few.
I know this is not a "popular" comment to those who want it in their area..but
our major concern if we care
about the National and the future of our Breed.....it should be availability to
everyone....WITH DOGS!!
If we don't see some amazing East Coast dogs because it is in the extreme
West...or we don't see some
of the amazing West Coast dogs because it is in the extreme East.....it is
simply OUR OWN LOSS.
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.marhaven.com
On Behalf Of Evan Ginsburg (Redacted sender "elg440@xxxxxxx" for DMARC)Sent:
Monday, July 20, 2015 7:32 AM
To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Die Grossmutter...
Die Grossmutter would have loved to meet and would have taken an immediate
liking to Carolyn Martello.
Who wouldn't?
I have just decided that I won't take a dog to the National any more. I can't
take two days to drive each way. I won't put a dog in a crate in the car for a
week. I won't put them on a plane that has to change airports, and trust they
will be safe. And, I won't spend $2,000.00 to ship a dog.
If I do go this year, Kierk will not be there for his AOE. That, to me, points
out the problem with locations. When you combine the cost of shipping with the
inconvenience of driving, our National may be outdated.
Everyone will make their own decisions. It may be the result of having gone to
40 or so Nationals already, but in the end, my decision is to no longer take
dogs half way across the country to show them.
I think I have a bad attitude, but it is mine own. I can't imagine what my
grandmother would have said about it. But, I know what Jane will day.
Evan
-----Original Message-----
From: Jane E Kerner <jkerner@xxxxxxxxx>
To: The List <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Carolyn Martello <Marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sun, Jul 19, 2015 7:42 pm
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Die Grossmutter...
Die Grossmutter would have loved to meet and would have taken an immediate
liking to Carolyn Martello.
So practical a woman, that Carolyn, even if she isn’t fluent in German and does
not hail from Deutschland.
Die Grossmutter often said this:
“A person needs to be able to get to some where with their German Shepherd Dogs
in #500 crates with little hassle .... .....and it needs to be possible.”
Liebchen, she said:
“Do not expect to have a GSDC of America National Specialty Show held in
International Falls, Minnesota any time soon. Be prepared to drive the
Autobahns with your hunds in the vehicle with all the luggage, even if you do
need to cross the Rocky Mountain range now and again. The United States is a
very big country.”
What a woman, Die Grossmutter.
Loved her.
Jane Kerner