NORMA -- the REAL NORMA --- H. -- a fine upstanding person! HI, I know there have been times recently when you've had yucky travel stuff to shows. I don't blame you for staying in the frozen nawth for this one. However, the reason you give herein, isn't a good enough one to not attend. Both my van and myself are ill and I've some new medical procedures that need to be done within the next several weeks. Otherwise, I'd be headed over the border here for sure shortly. I had a SUPERB time way out west last year in Colorado. Guess it'll have to be the continued memory for me for a bit. Just saw in a post from our wonderful judge Lee Brown, that Linda Booker has officially closed down my GSDCBR completely now. I know she held things together for it since 2001. As the REAL NORMA says herein, she remembers that vividly; as do we all. Please, everyone, have a great time in Texas and for those like me, cannot attend PITY PARTY PERSONIFIED! Norma no L (not real or normal) ----- Original Message ----- From: <Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> To: <nhansburgh@xxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 3:56 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: news and views In a message dated 10/6/2008 3:51:24 P.M. Central Daylight Time, nhansburgh@xxxxxxxxxx writes: I am not going to this years National. I wanted to go but I think we will be in the way of both Fema and The National Guard. Its too bad but these things happen.I did make the 2001 National after 9/11 but it was in Georgia. I still remember the lines at the airport at both ends. I will never forget Hurricane Katrina. I have been to three Nationals in Texas already. In fact I have been to 31 Nationals. I hope those going have a safe trip and enjoy themselves. Norma ************************************************************* The National guard are no longer in Beaumont. They are assisting with the coast issues I understand....many went Galveston way. Fema is near to non existent here. The people are back, the roads are clear, the power is on, the hotels will be ready along with the show site. Everything is good to go...you are staying away for no reason, but we will miss you. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude"-William James New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1702 - Release Date: 10/1/2008 9:05 AM ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================