this is the post Gail sent to the list a couple of days ago......... I don't know how fearless we are. LOL My original post was in response to a question of whether or not we would cancel the National. We absolutely will not. I do think it would be wise to hold off on making reservations for a few days. Here is the problem... 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 will immediately inform you of any decisions that are made regarding our show. Nancy has sent out the list of our needs for a site, has visited tow sites and two additional sites will be visited Monday and Tuesday. We still MAY be able to go to Beaumont, we just do not know at this very moment. I do not know if airline tickets could be changed or what nightmares this might cause for our members. This is truly a wait and see situation. I do know that we are doing our best, will keep you informed and will send an email to all members with any changes immediately when the decisions are made. I am sorry for the many concerns this news might bring to you. Believe me, we do care and we will do our best to host a wonderful show. I think it is best that we share all the information that we have with you. Respectfully, Gail ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================