There were 4 of us in our group and others with dogs that stayed at the Wingate, just across from the host hotel, the Hampton. They were SUPER! The maids, the desk staff (all different shifts) they were very friendly and helpful. One of the guys at the front desk was very thoughtful and gave me lots of ideas with restaurants and when I wanted to get a special NASCAR gift for my brothers' birthday, gave me lots of good choices. I was very pleased. Lee Ealy =============================================================== We were also at the Wingate and cannot say enough about their service and quality of this hotel. The room was clean and spacious and they offered a full breakfast every night and heavy evening snacks that could be thought as a dinner substitute. Each room had free highspeed Internet connection and there was a business room downstairs with computers, printers and faxes available for the hotel guests. There was a huge empty lot next to the hotel that was great to walk dogs. I hope all GSDCA exhibitors that stayed at this facility took care of their rooms and cleaned up after themselves - I'd love to be able to go back there again. Dania ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================