Thank you for this more detailed information. Vague optimism makes me uneasy. I am sure that both our leadership and the City of Beaumont are doing everything they can to insure a successful experience for us. I want to know what is really going on before I book a nonrefundable airline reservation 30 days in advance. Please keep us in the loop with frequent, specific updates. Thanks again for this post. I know we are all busy with a thousand other things as well, not to mention the folks on site who are dealing with personal aftermath of the storm for themselves and their dogs. I wish you all well and hope to see you in Beaumont. Zoa Dr. Zoa Rockenstein www.riverrockshepherds.com ----- Original Message ---- From: "TISHW@xxxxxxx" <TISHW@xxxxxxx> To: hardcastle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 9:10:11 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Gails email In a message dated 9/20/2008 12:30:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hardcastle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: There is no roof remaining on the Ford Park Arena. There was to be a structural inspection today (Friday) a meeting and perhaps a projected date for repair. The other arena which we would use there has large water leaks from wind damage. The center did not flood and there is not a valid concern about bacteria contamination. Nanci and Lea are working non-stop on finding an alternate show site in Texas. We do not want people to be alarmed and we know that tickets have been purchased, cars rented, hotels and vacations booked. We are looking for availabilty of hotels as well as a showsite. I I asked Molly about this and this is what she said: There are a few pieces of steel roofing that peeled, but 1800 1st line workers (electrical, tree trimmers and the national guard) are sleeping in the exhibition hall. Cannot imagine them being there with no roof They are there for 4 weeks when they expect all services to be returned to normal and all residents back in their homes. As Gail said, this is a wait and see operation right now. Nanci is obviously working on the problem in case we are not able to use Beaumont. However, being my usual optimistic self, I think we will be at Beaumont. Tish **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================