[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: St. Louis National
- From: "Nancy Harper Mulvaney " <nancy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <ruttergsd@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:19:32 -0400
As many of you know, we have been in the hectic business of relocating
animals within the US and around the globe for more than 10 years now.
About 5 years ago we could see the "handwriting" on the wall and at that
time suggested rotating the National using Major Cities as a basis for
selection. Some of these major cities would require 3 hour drives to reach
the actual "show site' BUT at least exhibitors could GET THERE. One example
is the former Olympic Equestrian site outside of Atlanta which is located 35
minutes from the huge International airport AND is surround by large grassy
fields and many, many hotels and motels reasonably priced. This site was
considered for the World Trials but was rejected because the main large
Horse arena was not covered.
Once we sent an anteater to the zoo in Paris, that was quite an experience
as was the Horse that went to South Africa - We send Great Danes, Irish
Wolfhounds, & Mastiffs in custom made crates (much larger than a 700) out
of Atlanta frequently. Destinations are:
LAX,
SFO,
NY,( 2 airports)
NJ,
Miami,
Chicago,
Washington DC,
Houston,
Seattle,
Orlando,
sometimes Philadelphia although not offered every day of the week
same with Dallas & New Orleans.
Could be others that don't come to mind right now.
The President really messed us up yesterday, he came to Atlanta to meet with
CDC regarding the epidemic in Africa. All flights were put on hold as he
came in and we had 5 dogs going out to German,Italy, Russian and Poland
respectively and they all missed their flights!!!!! What a headache!! Now,
pick back up from airport, board overnight, pickup again and take to
airport, make sure the documents are still valid for delayed arrival date as
connecting flight in AMS couldn't take one of the dogs until the following
day as the wide bodied plane connected only EVERY OTHER DAY, NOT EVERY DAY.
My hair is getting greyer by the day, my patience is about gone and we
cannot attend the National due to granddaughter's wedding that same weekend
which had to take place because her future husband is Lt in the Air Force
and has received orders to report to base at a specific time. I love happy
weddings but in this instance I would have settled for an elopement!
Actually we just hope he does not get sent to the mess in the Middle East as
the aircraft he flies is used for ground support. Sure am glad the ever
ready Bob Lindsey will be taping so we can see our bitch that is being
shown. Ah life can certainly be a challenge.
Nancy Harper-Mulvaney
-----Original Message-----
From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Carolyn Martello
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:06 PM
To: ruttergsd@xxxxxxxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: St. Louis National
There are still quite a few of us who transport our own dogs
ourselves. We still breed, whelp, raise, train, condition
bathe, groom, transport and double our own dogs.
We all GREATLY appreciate how hard the Board and those in the surrounding
area work at any given National and realize it would
not happen without them. Also, we all love great seating, great
sod, great lighting, great weather...and nice big arenas and nice herding
facilities and co-operative sheep.
But the fact is....
UNLESS we can get our DOGS THERE..it all means nothing...and in time will be
nothing! At the end of the day..It IS A DOG SHOW!
Flying is rapidly becoming an impossibility with dogs...and that has to now
be taken into serious consideration for EVERY site.
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.marhaven.com
-----Original Message-----
From:On Behalf Of Gail Rutter Subject: St. Louis National
If people knew about the problem, in advance, with the airport not taking
500 crates, why didn't they plan accordingly? I know there would be a
handful of people it would still affect, but the majority could have sent
their dogs with handlers to drive in. I believe the BOD had the memberships
best interest in mind when they planned the national at Purina Farms. The
facilities are uncomparable and F R E E. the cost of the nationals is the
largest expense our club has, so money has to be a huge consideration when
making plans for the nationals. IMO.
And don't think living closer to the national is a picnic. Those who live
closer put in a lot of effort and time to make the national successful and
that's a burden for some. Thank goodness the club "workers" live closer to
the national site because they spend more time getting our marvelous,
awesome national to happen each year. My grateful thanks go to those people
who are so dedicated. So everyone must make a cheerful effort to create a
wonderful national, no matter what part of the country it's held in. Again,
IMO.
Less than 3 weeks until "show time"!
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