I thought Del Mar was a fabulous site for the Nationals. Now, we did not have dogs entered that year, so I am speaking as a spectator only. The weather was beautiful, the vendors were able to see the show, we were able to shop and watch the show at the same time, there was more than ample seating, the scenery was spectacular, and there was a multitude of fine restaurants. Mike and I have often said that was the best National site since we have been attending the Nationals. Denice >From: ELG440@xxxxxxx >Reply-To: ELG440@xxxxxxx >To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] West coast national >Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 19:38:30 EST > > > >In a message dated 1/23/2005 4:10:38 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, >Erynbrook1@xxxxxxx writes: >Are both California and Utah considered West Coast? Does anyone know what >states are considered east, west and middle? Are they divided by >population? > >Miles? or parent club membership? or?? > > > >I got lost in that post, some of it was private. I have been told that a >number of the board members do not want nationals on the coast, either >coast. I >see the reasoning, and they are doing what they think if best for the >club. >However, the coast members should have local nationals now and then as >well. >If you want a show in Oregon, (and what a great national that was), it is >going to be smaller as not everyone is willing to fly, and there are not >that >many dogs in Oregon. If you have it in California again, not everyone will >fly, >but we have a strong entry of local dogs. States such as Utah, or >Arizona, >or even Nevada can't support the show with the number of local breeders >you >will get in California. > >The current board has a diversity of opinions on where to hold the >National. >All the ideas are valid, and done with good intentions. But, California >people will always travel to the national, and should have a local show >there, >now and then. Besides, it sure is a pleasant state. I think most people >had a >good time in Del Mar. Just because I ended up drugged on crutches is no >reason to think I didn't enjoy it. > >Not that there is anything wrong with that. > >Evan >_Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) >http://www.asgardgsd.com/ >Where Type Movement and Temperament come together > > >============================================================================ >POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 >============================================================================ _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 ============================================================================