In a message dated 10/25/2009 9:24:47 A.M. Central Daylight Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: Perry was great, if you didn't mind red clay on everything, fire ants, a two hour drive from the airport, hidden rental cars returns, and for the first few years the best place to eat was Wendys. There still is a shortage of restaurants to the bulk of hotels. Will say the food at the Italian restaurant was excellent (think the name was Angelina's) and they were full to the brim every night. We did find a reasonable Chinese place between the show site and hotels too. Facility is wonderful, services may still be lacking, but not important to some people. For those that live near it, any improvements as the services? Last we heard there was no availability there before 2016....wonder if the show committee is looking at something after that? Did hear the new building they have was much costlier though, but the price of this year's national was very high so it may not matter. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't". ..Frank A Clark ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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 - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================