I would think aside from the high dollar per acre the property taxes in this area would be an issue.....both mighty high. It's a very different world compared to the south and midwest, Thank goodness for Kimberton fire house grounds right up the road. Outdoor rings, indoor grooming w/ electric and they aren't moving a fire house anytime soon <G>. I think it's time for a glass of wine and some oysters at Ludwig's Corner Oyster Bar to find out what the locals are saying. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit _http://www.pinehillgsds.com/_ (http://www.pinehillgsds.com/) In a message dated 12/4/2011 12:06:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: The writing has been on the wall for a number of years. The area around the show grounds that used to provide additional parking and an access road has been sold off and developed. Soccer fields adorn part of the grounds, and the fire company across the way no longer permits overflow parking. If show giving clubs would band together, they could buy a nice parcel of ground and develop their own show grounds, and if they installed electrical hookups, as they do down south and in the Midwest, they could easily host 20 plus packed dog shows a year, plus horse and livestock shows. There is strength in numbers if only the clubs members could get along with members of other clubs--so as usual, divided we fall. I'm very sad to see the show grounds go--I have so many wonderful memories of weekends spent there! Written by a friend, shared by Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx "condemn and acquire by eminent domain the 33 acre Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Condemn it on WHAT GROUNDS?????? Gosh this just makes no sense. I wonder if the neighbors are fed up w/ the traffic???? And I have heard they complain about the noise. Geezeee......... Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================