The Louisianna shows are in the same place for 4 days and 5 shows I believe. The judging panel is always good, well thought out. Great ring. I think with the economy, gas prices, handler fees, entry fees going up it's just too far to go for most with 2 Nationals coming up. JMHO. Joan ----- Original Message ---- From: Doc Zoe <wynsum@xxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 12:53:49 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] SPECIALTY SHOWS - THOUGHTS TO PONDER I know that I like a show where there is obedience as well as breed and many specialty shows do not have this - just a thought. Also, why drive 2 hrs to a show when the two judges are so different that you may only show under one All Breeds provide obedience, and usually judges that are similar or nobody knows Gas prices are very high, and our trucks that move our dogs guzzle gas. <SIGH> I think that the decline in secialty entries is due to the economy. Next year might be better, so before any club decides NOT to hold a show next year, watch the economy Doc Zoe Wynsum http://wynsumgsd.com ===========================================================================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 ============================================================================