In a message dated 11/9/2005 8:54:45 A.M. Central Standard Time, Shepherds4us@xxxxxxx writes: Why can't more activities be centered around the host hotel? Isn't one of the ideas of going to a National to see and visit with old friends. The Marriott in Lexington afforded everyone an opportunity to do jus That used to be one of the prime requirements on the Show site list that Kathy Steen worked with. Another idea from previous National--Does anyone remember the hall we went to at Perry--Yes we had some bad experiences there,but I'm talking about the one that we dressed casual ,and you were served Chicken and ribs,with salad and dessert. They had checkered table clothes,and the waitresses keep coming back to these long tables with piles of chicken and ribs. One waitress for each table. Some of the guys had three refills. I think it was $20.00. I think Kathy only charged the actual cost of the meals plus tip. Kathy ,if I'm wrong correct me. I'm just remembering that was one time that was casual,plenty of good food,and not expensive Helen Miller Fisher ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================