Sent: Saturday, May 8, 2010 10:31:38 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [gsp-l] AZ Weather
I don't know...but that is the kind of info we need to hear about. Anyone
who lives near there...can you check into that? Given how conservative that
region is I would be quite surprised if that went through. Gettysburg
enthusiasts cheered loudly when they tore the hugh observation tower down.
I would be very surprised a casino could get in that close to the
battlefield area.
Brenda
On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 5:09 AM, <
rdlehm@comcast.net> wrote:
> Isn't the Gettysburg site the same one that is trying to get a casino
> license? If they do the All Sports complex may not exist by 2013.
>
> Rayanne
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vicki Eells" <
gsp4me@hughes.net>
> To:
gsp-l@shorthairs.net> Sent: Saturday, May 8, 2010 5:25:21 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: RE: [gsp-l] AZ Weather
>
> Very good points to consider Brenda, especially if weather is decent in
> Gettysburg. After considering the weather and show venue, getting there and
> back is extremely important. Wish the delegates and clubs had more
> information before voting.
>
> Vicki
>
>
>
> From:
gsp-l-request@shorthairs.net [mailto:
gsp-l-request@shorthairs.net]
> On
> Behalf Of Brenda Abraham
> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 9:25 PM
> To:
gsp-l@shorthairs.net> Subject: Re: [gsp-l] AZ Weather
>
>
>
> While we are on the subject....2013. I can only speak on the sites in
> Virginia Beach, Richmond and Gettysburg. One of the considerations is
> always can a majority of the folks from around the country fly in direct.
> That is one of the problems we encountered this year. From our end of the
> country no direct flights into Gainesville or Jacksonville. Virginia Beach
> is a 3 hour drive from Dullas Airport in No VA. There will be very few
> direct flights into Richmond, which is still another 1 1/2 hours from
> Virginia Beach. No directs into Virginia Beach or nearby Newport.
> Serious traffic considerations down to Virginia Beach and out of around
> weekends. (Every Tom, Dick and Harry going to and from the Beach). Take
> the time to look at the map...pull up flights...you will understand.
>
> Gettysburg is more accessible. 1 hour from Dullas...which means direct
> flights from every major city in the midwest and west. About 1 1/2 hours
> from Baltimore, 3 from Phili. Gettysburg has tons of historic value for
> things to do and tons of very good places to eat. The Weim folks love it
> there. Sorry I can't speak on the other sites. I would also expect fairly
> pleasant temps there in May. No I am not a member of the Chamber of
> Commerce....but it really would be a great place for a National.... Yes,
> there will be some SUV/van rentals involved...but we are doing that for
> Gainesville and I think quite a few folks are doing so. But you will want
> a
> car available to you...so much to see there.
>
> Just some input...as I know the Clubs are deciding right now on what to
> tell
> their Delegates to vote...with limited information available. Can anyone
> out there speak on some of the other sites?
>
> Brenda
>
> On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 6:54 PM, Vicki Eells <
gsp4me@hughes.net> wrote:
>
> Rather incur a penalty than jeopardize the dogs well being. I am sure the
> club can afford it. The dogs should be the primary importance when
> discussing NSS sites. They are performing for us. Let us have an
> environment that will allow them to do just that.
>
> Vicki
>
>
>
> From:
gsp-l-request@shorthairs.net [mailto:
gsp-l-request@shorthairs.net]
> On
> Behalf Of Ken and Sue Clemons
> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 6:51 PM
>
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> To:
gsp-l@shorthairs.net>
> Subject: RE: [gsp-l] AZ Weather
>
>
>
> By all mean write to the Board of Directors. Leita is one of those
> Directors
> and has been involved with all of the discussion. She should also be aware
> that a contract has been signed with the facility in Phoenix. Any change
> would incur a penalty for the GSPCA.
>
>
>
> Sue Clemons
>
>
>
> From:
gsp-l-request@shorthairs.net [mailto:
gsp-l-request@shorthairs.net]
> On
> Behalf Of Leita Estes
> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 4:18 PM
> To:
gsp-l@shorthairs.net> Subject: Re: [gsp-l] AZ Weather
>
>
>
>
> I would suggest that you write your concerns to the full Board of Directors
> and ask that the site be reconsidered. The worst that can happeen is an
> answer of NO.
>
> Leita Estes Shortales German Shorthaired Pointers 1 Spotty dog (Dalmatian)
> Ch. Merry Go Rounds Match Point
>
> --- On Fri, 5/7/10,
LahrGSP@aol.com <
LahrGSP@aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> From:
LahrGSP@aol.com <
LahrGSP@aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [gsp-l] AZ Weather
> To:
gsp-l@shorthairs.net
> Date: Friday, May 7, 2010, 10:08 PM
>
> In a message dated 5/7/2010 2:18:22 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
>
shortales@rocketmail.com writes:
>
>
> As you may or may not know when Cynthia McCracken made the comment about
> the
> Marriott/ LA County Fairground site as being in the Mexican Ghetto with
> high
> crime rates (which is flat out not true). I spoke up and said I go to dog
> shows there several times a year. The show site is surrounded by
> multi-million dollar homes and is very nice and safe.
>
>
>
> Many of us in that delegate meeting including myself thought the show in
> Phoenix was in those large air conditioned tents. When at the BOD meeting I
> actually saw the pictures of a free standing tent (no sides) with ceiling
> fans (to blow the hot air down) I had a hissy fit. I contacted all the show
> people in the SW and everyone except a few said the same thing, "are they
> crazy"? The BOD sent it back to the show committee and then it was sent
> back
> to the BOD for final approval (which I voted against).
>
>
>
> This is my personal opinion only Phoenix at this time of year outside is a
> hazard for dogs and humans alike. I will not subject my dogs or myself to
> being outside all day for days on end in that heat even though I can drive
> to the show!
>
> Good for you Leita!! I hope they change it because I was so looking forward
> to going since it is on my side that year, but dont think I can stand the
> heat. When we were there in 2006 it was HORRIBLY hot!
>
> What can we do to get it changed? May in Northern CA is pretty nice. What
> about having it down in San Diego? I would like to go back it was perfect
> weather in March. I know my dogs dont do well in heat, they lay down and
> dont want to move.
>
> My boy Jaz would pull me to the shade when he was hot! LOL
>
>
>
> Julie M. Lahr
>
www.vonlahrheim.com <
http://www.vonlahrheim.com/>
> Check out my show leads!
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