In a message dated 11/13/2008 5:06:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dan-ann@xxxxxxxx writes: I am sure people can find something to complain about at every national. I prefer to think the PC and Beaumont club did a heck of a job pulling this National together under terrible conditions.--I hope that the money that we spent down there helped some of the residents a little after what they have been thru. I drove a long way by myself did not make near as much money as usual. But you know what I had a great time. I had dog people give me a hand loading and unloading all my things , offers to watch my booth while I took a break etc This was a great group that showed up and we had a great time. Sally I have to agree with Sally. Was my hotel bad? Yes, but we are back at home, so life is good. In retrospect, I think we all had a good time because there was CAMARADERIE!! You should've seen Johny Waldrop's surprise Birthday Party.......we had a good time, mainly because we set out to. Just don't get on the way of Sally's air conditioner.....LOL. Anyone that asked for help was helped graciously. We brought in water, french bread, cold cuts, cheese, chips, and anyone could come by and grab a sandwich or a bottle of water, and many did, and were very thankful. We didn't like the food there, and didn't want to drive for lunch, so we packed a picnic. No big deal. A funny comment from the neighbors in Bo's booth.....you can tell a Mom, she feeds everyone....LOL Considering the damages the city of Beaumont suffered during the hurricane season, I am thankful that the National went thru, and we enjoyed it, and now we are at home planning on Ohio. I know I am. Ileana **************Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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/ ============================================================================