In a message dated 2/13/2005 6:18:24 PM Central Standard Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: It seems easy for me to understand that if you have a West Coast National, (and maybe you shouldn't) then have it where the most people will enter. -------------------------------------------- In the past, I've seen several California residents almost bragging about the long distances they will drive to attend specialty shows. Do you honestly believe that they wouldn't drive as far, or farther, to a national? Keep in mind, that when you folks in LA have to drive northeast to a national that is still drivable for you, you are giving someone else a chance to attend who might not otherwise consider the trip. Folks on this side of the country seem to have no problem driving up to twelve hours to a national specialty. I still do not understand why Californians should be any different? Tom Langlitz ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================