Which brings us right back to a conversation we had some time ago. It was suggested at that time that we should have a central area for all of our Nationals. There was also mention of a possible GSDCA owned arena. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to know where you are going and what you can expect to find? I must admit, though, that I have really enjoyed going to places I have never been before and thus getting to know the whole US of A. But, like Carolyn said, we need to adjust to the times and what will be available to us in the future. Lee F. -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carolyn Martello Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 7:01 PM To: pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx; edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; freelist Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: The wolf is at the door! I mentioned it a time or two also when I warned that we needed to start thinking AHEAD as we book the Nationals years in advance. We need to start assuming that the time is upon us that we cannot fly the dogs from one Coast to another Coast. Our National needs to become more centralized to survive. IMO. Centralized to the West, Central, and centralized to the East ....the Country split into thirds. Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.Marhaven.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Peggy To: edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ; freelist Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 4:32 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: The wolf is at the door! If anyone wants to check, just go back into the archives...I posted back before the 2003 National that Bob Rollins, who ships dogs for the USGovernment, said that the airlines were cutting down on flying dogs and soon, we wouldn't be able to do it at all. Looks like the time is about here.............. Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edwin Hill" <edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: "freelist" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 7:00 PMSubject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] The wolf is at the door! > The three little pigs didn't solve their problem with the wolf until one > decided to build her house (the first two pigs were males) with > bricks...that did the trick.....I over heard a conversation yesterday by a > prominent handler ( doesn't like his name on the list so I will respect > that) at the Northern CA. show saying that flying to the Canadian National > will be extremely difficult. He went on to say that United, one of the few > remaining airlines that fly dogs have stated that they will fly only ONE > dog per flight!..the Fare is 200 Bucks each way. With gas prices at $4.50 > per gallon driving long distances will be out of the question for > many.....Well... I am going on record doing what they call in politics a > "Flip-flop"...I believe the numbers at future Nationals will be down > because of economic factors...and finally I think the best thing to do > with our National is to rotate it to three permanent sites, East, West, > and Central, this means at least every three years > the national will be somewhat near everyone...in a few years gas will be > 10 bucks per gallon...many European countries are already paying that, and > the cost of flying dogs on the few airlines that still do it will be even > more outrageous.....FB ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================