I like the Duluth MN all breed show in July....perfect weather, right on Lake Superior next to the cute little downtown area with all it's shops and restuarants, beautiful indoor show site with tons of grooming.....The dogs get plenty of attention from the tourists that stop by for a visit. The best of all worlds. Cindy Kathy Tank <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Hi Pam Yes it is about hospitality, as showing often involves long drives or flights, lots of expense, scheduling, and hard work. One of the best ever lunches we had was at Tucson a couple of years ago. It was a simple sack lunch, made fresh with sandwich, chips and a drink and cookie for a donation. It was simple, quick and since handlers/conditioners/owners often have precious little time to sit down much less go somewhere to grab a quick bite. The sack lunches could be "taken with" and eaten on the run. SO APPRECIATED. Not overly expensive for the host club and delicious. Having lunch of some sort available also encourages socializing and togetherness and relaxation. Always a plus at a show. Going to a show, where you are left to fend for yourself is the PITS. It is dog showing that we love, it is the hospitality that keeps us going back to shows year after year. Kathy. >>>>>>>>> On 17/12/2007, Pam Stoesser wrote: > > Good topic, Kathy... > > ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ Cindy www.cinosamgsd.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 ============================================================================