SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY - Part 17
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY June 17, 2003 - Part 17 With a name like "OUTREACH TEES" you have to buy one of these shirts!!! *** BMDCA PRC (Public Relations Committee) Contact:Sherri Venditti E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] These terrific white T-Shirts have a lovely puppy done art screened on them by artist Cathie Helf. They sold out of the long sleeve T-Shirts and night shirts at the specialty and now only have short sleeves in sizes L, XL, and XXL. The L and XL are $17 and the XXL is $20.Add $4 for postage. You can e-mail orders to Sherri Venditti at [EMAIL PROTECTED] All proceeds from the sale of the "Outreach Tees" help fund the BMDCA presence in media which is typically used by commercial puppy sellers. We NEED to have our ads in these places so that people looking for Berner puppies can get good, honest information about buying a Berner. You can help their efforts by ordering a beautiful T-Shirt. Hurry - the supply is limited Happy Shopping! Joye Neff and Nick (and Ben) Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY - Part 16
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY June 15, 2003 - Part 16 Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers of both two and four legged kids on the Berner-l. I hope you all have a very wonderful day with your families!! *** Alpen Schatz Mary Dawn DeBriae Pippin Creek Court San Jose, CA 95120 Phone: (408) 506-7998 Fax:(408) 323-1413 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: www.alpenschatz.com Mary Dawn offers exclusive alpine handicrafts imported from the original craftsmen hidden away in the heart of the Swiss, Italian, and Austrian Alps. She has the neatest Swiss items at her booth each year.I just love to shop there. She carries the original Swiss Dog Collars (Large 1 1/2" contemporary collars - $110) and matching Leads ($80,) which are beautiful. There are many different sizes and styles of collars and leads and the prices vary, so check out Mary Dawn's web site. I love her solid oak dog kegs and decorative Swiss carting harnesses. The cowbells for home , for your Berner and your cart come in many different sizes, styles and prices. She carries handpainted Berner wooden plaques. ($90) You'll just love her alpine jewelry, scarves ($16,) Edelweiss scarf ornaments ($16,) cotton caps embroidered with alpine scenes ($16,) Traditional Alpine Key Rings ($8-$10,) Traditional Alpine Scarves or Tüechli ($10) and unique ornaments for the home. The Swiss Belts ($70-$80) and gorgeous T-Shirts $$25) are also very nice, too. She even carries Cheerful Swiss T-Shirts for our younger generation ($20) in beautifully embroidered Swiss designs. She has a realistic stuffed Berner that will easily fool your own dog or house guests. The Bernese measures 36" from tip-to-tip ($100.) Check out the website to see these lovely items. Mary Dawn donated a beautiful Berner wooden plaque to the 2004 Berner-Garde Fundraiser. Happy Shopping!! Joye Neff and Nick (and Ben) Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY - Part 15
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY June 12, 2003 - Part 15 It's always so much fun to visit the booths at the Specialty and see what the clubs have to sell. I always end up bring a lot of things home to use as gifts during the year. I bought some really cute pins from this club. *** BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA E-Mail Address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: www.norcalbernese.org The BMDC of Northern California has some really neat Berner items. They are the "Home of the HANG 8 T-Shirts" with a very handsome Berner catching a huge wave! The tank tops are $20 ($22 for size XXL) and the ragland sleeve tops are $22 ($24 for sizes XXL and XXXL.) The royal blue "Hang 8" T-shirts for kids are royal blue and are just $15 for sizes Large and X-Large. I really love their "I left my Cart in San Francisco" logo that is available on t-shirts. Other logos available on shirts are "Make Mine a Draft" and "Swiss Dog Day Afternoon." They have created a new ink pen ($5,) flashlight keychain ($3.50,) Bernese Beaded Bracelet ($2.50,) memo cube and post-it cube (both $9) all with pictures of our members beautiful dogs on them. We have a beautiful weathervane ($50) available. We also have tons of our famous handcrafted items for sale including the paper towel holder ($25,) Christmas ornaments $6 to $6.50,) pins ($15,) magnets ($6.50,) notecards ($1.50 to $2.50 each,) gift tags ($1 to $1.50 each,) bookmarks and lots more. They have a great little music box with a berner on it that plays "Autumn Leaves." ($12) Be sure to check out their web site to see these great Berner items. The club donated one of their darling handcrafted paper towel holders for our 2004 Berner-Garde Fundraiser. Happy Shopping!! Joye Neff and Nick (and Ben) Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY - Part 14
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY June 12, 2003 - Part 14 I'm back from China!!We arrived back at home in Pittsburgh at 11 p.m. last night after a 29 hour travel marathon. My son and his wife's new daughter, Gracie (11 month old Chinese baby) was wonderful during the entire trip. She never once "lost her cool" and cried loudly!! The passengers around us were grateful, as were we. It was a spectacular adventure that I will never forget!! Now that I am back and have my first day's work 'under my belt' I can continue with the "Shopping at the 2003 Specialty" Reports!!! Thank you all for your patience.. * By Jove Eve Lapolla 5599 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43235 Phone:(614) 451-0914 Toll Free:(800) 227-0914 code 16 Fax:(614) 451-0914 push *51 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: http://www.byjove.net By Jove has a lot of new items on the her web site, as well as all of the old favorites. Some of the new things include: a category called "Kids Corner," which features items for children, such as mini tote purses ($7,) canvas purses (8.50,) denim aprons ($12,) terry cloth Berner, infant t-shirts, as well as t-shirts from 2-4 to 10-12 ($12,) string purses ($8,) set of stacked boxes ($18,) mini scrapbook ($5.50,) etc. Some items that have been added especially for the adults, are a very nice line of sterling silver and two tone jewelry featuring charms, pendants, bracelets and pins. (Check out the web site for prices.) Other new "things" are writing pens, memo boards, coaster sets, note cards by Cami Kriner, new tissue boxes, spice boxes, lovely prints, hand painted cowhide leather check book covers and wallets ($35,) door mats, ornaments, a new ball cap design, a new t-shirt design, luggage and crate tags and many other things. Eve now has a wallpaper border design with Berner puppies, new statues by Yvonne, cloth dinner and coctail napkins with either a Berner puppy or adult on them, some lovely new tiles by Dee Craig, as well as some of her really nice date books that come in lots of different designs. (Prices vary - so check out the web site.) Eve asks, "Please, if you can think of anything that might look good with a Berner on it. let me know. Maybe I will have it and maybe I can get it. A lot of the things I have are original designs and I am always looking for new and different items." I bought the little canvas mini tote purses for my 3 little granddaughters (ages 4, 11 months and 5 days!!) I just love my new Berner wallet and the "top of the doorframe" Berner that I got at the Specialty, too. If you didn't get a chance to shop at the specialty, you can do the next best thing - visit Eve's web site - it is full of wonderful Berner items. Happy Shopping!!! Joye Neff and Nick (and Ben) Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY - Park 13 and ***Trip to China.....
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY May 29, 2003 - Part 13 The Paintlady is our Lucky 13th Vendor to be featured on the Berner-l!! ** Wing-It Designs (The Paint Lady) Katherine Warren 34470 Agness-Illahee Road Agness, OR 97406 Phone: (541) 247-0456 (The above are her new address and phone number after June 1, 2003) E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: www.wingitdesigns.com Basically Katherine's business consists of is an internet shop with a secure site. You can e-mail Katherine your Berner's picture; choose a garment or send you own garment, pay for the order and shipping with notations as to when you need your order and voila - you have an original beautiful "Paint Lady" garment. Katherine attends a limited number of nationals and some all breed shows, where you can come by, try on garments or bring her your own garment, supply her with a picture(s) of your dog(s), and if you don't have a photo with you, she can take some with her digital camera for a small $5.00 fee. She tries to paint as many items as possible at the show so you can take the completed order home with you. What she can't finish at the shows, she takes home to finish and the item will be sent out when it is completed. She can get pretty backed up with orders, especially in the fall and before Christmas, so think ahead and get your orders in early. Katherine carries high end denim garments and tries to keep sizes for the "larger" man or woman. Basically her stock consists of various barn jackets and field coats, a few dusters, ladies vests (some waist length, others hip length,) a very heavy denim shirt for men or women, men's ties, ladies denim purses, some denim jackets with removable polar fleece liners that can actually be worn as a separate vest, and some really neat ladie's anoraks (while they last.) The price of the garment includes one head study and extra heads range from $65 on the front, or $85 on the back of the garment. Smaller heads on the front are approx. $45 to $65. Artwork on your garment is $95 per head, front or back. She will also paint on a frameable fabric, suitable for matting. Katherine's garments are primarily USA or Canadian made and of the best quality. The fabric paint she uses is the best available on the market. The finished garment is completely washable or dry cleanable after a simple heat setting procedure that you can do at home. Katherine has been in business since 1986 and is semi retired, so she won't be attending as many nationals and all breeds shows. This is a good reason to use the internet for your purchases. If you aren't sure of your size, you can send her your "vital" measurements and she'll match you up with the correct jacket. All orders are payable in advance, and she does accept personal checks and major credit cards. For obvious reasons, all sales are final. She stays pretty busy - and will try to meet your deadline. You are just going to LOVE her hand painted clothes. Happy Shopping!! Joye Neff and Nick (& Ben) Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA ** *** P.S. There is going to be a slight interruption in the "SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY" reports, because my son and I are going to go to China early tomorrow morning to get he and his wife's baby daughter, Gracie. This is the third time that the trip has been scheduled and it's been cancelled twice. I figure that the third time is a charm, so by tomorrow at this time, we will be on a United flight beginning our 23 hour journey to Shanghai, China. We'll get off the plane on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and board a chartered bus for a 4 hour drive to Nanjing, the city where the orphanage is located. Gracie will be almost 11 months old and we will get her the next morning. We will return to Pittsburgh, PA in the evening of June 11th, after a 26 hour journey, and I will resume the Shopping series shortly after returning home. Have an enjoyable two weeks while I'm away!!!
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY - Part 12
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY May 29, 2003 - Part 12 My daughter, Gwen, is a potter, so I really appreciate Debi Manduca's beautiful pottery. *** MudiPaws Pottery Jim Manduca Artist: Debi Manduca 2604 Starling Dr Paso Robles, CA 93446 Phone: (805) 239-2170 Fax:(805) 239-1480 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: www.mudipaws.com Debi Manduca, the artist, has been handcrafting pottery for about five years. They started their business in March 2000. Debi sculpts each dog and throws each Treat Jar and Candy Dish. She fires them together so the Berner actually becomes part of (fuses to) the lid. They are basically stoneware and are very durable. They glaze them to the customer's order or to Debi's imagination. They craft special jars with Berners pulling carts with puppies or milk cans in the carts. They do hiking Berners with Alpine climbing gear and hats. They can sculpt two or three Berners on each lid ($30 extra per dog) if the customer desires. They make Treat Jars ($69 to $85) and Candy Dishes ($45) - the Treat Jar is larger (11 or 12 inches tall) and the Candy Dish is shorter (about 6 inches tall.) Small Figures/Ornaments are $30 and up. They craft Business Card Holders ($45) and Figurines ($40 and up) in several sizes. They do all breeds and if you send them pictures of your own Berner or other dog, Debi can sculpt your dogs. They can also sculpt two or three different breeds on the lid. For Trophy Treat Jars, call for pricing. Their web site has pricing and their event schedule. They are planning to attend the 2004 National Specialty in TX. They have two Berners!!! Alphie is six years young and from the Bern region of Switzerland and Moxie is six months old and keeps them pretty busy. You gotta love those Berners!!! MudiPaws Potters will be donating a Treat Jar with two Berners on the lid for the 2004 Berner-Garde Fundraiser. Happy Shopping!! Joye Neff and Nick (& Ben) Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY - Part 11
SHOPPING AT THE 2003 SPECIALTY May 28, 2003 - Part 11 If you are looking for some very nice embroidered Berner items, this is a great place to buy them. Red Dog Fan Club Susan Petefish 1270 Vailwood Drive Danville, CA 94526 Phone: (925) 837-8088 Toll Free: (888) 733-3664 Fax:(925) 837-8063 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: www.reddogfanclub.com/berner.htm The Red Dog Fan Club is an embroidery business that has been designing dog embroidery for over six years. Susan has attended two Berner National Specialties and has a number of beautiful Berner designs to choose from She prides herself not only on her wonderful designs, but also on her quality garment washed sweatshirts and tees, high end fleece and great jackets and denim shirts. Check out Susan's two new Berner designs at her web site. Happy Shopping!! Joye Neff and Nick (& Ben) Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
2003 Specialty Premiums Available On Line
BMDCA 2003 Specialty Premium lists and entry forms are now available on line! Go to the 2003 website http://www.bmdcaspecialty.org/2003. Click on "Entries". You can enter Conformation, Obedience and Agility classes on-line via credit card* - Draft entries must still be sent via U.S. Mail. *Additional fees may apply Lynne Hawkinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
2003 Specialty Deadlines
Have you sent in your BMDCA Specialty registration? The deadline is tomorrow, March 1st! Don't wait any longer - mail yours today! Can't find your Planning Booklet - don't despair The reservation form can be downloaded and printed from the 2003 web page - http://www.bmdcaspecialty.org/2003/ (click on forms) Planning on sending by Fed Ex or Overnight mail? We'd rather receive them via regular mail and have you donate the cost of the priority shipping to your favorite Berner charity! BMDCA 2003 Hospitality Committee [EMAIL PROTECTED]
2003 Specialty Newsletter Subscription Available
Hi, A limited number of subscriptions are available. Each issue will be sent to your email address as soon as it goes to print. You should have the results and news before the issue is available to people attending the Specialty. As a special bonus you will also receive an email link to snapshots at the host hotel. If your unable to attend this year it is a great way to support the specialty. I have set up an account with Paypal for BernerBayWatch@aol. You can subscribe to the Specialty Newsletter "Berner Bay Watch." Just send $15 to this email address and you will receive a PDF copy of all five issues. Please crosspost to all your friends. Mike Whalen 2003 Newsletter Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Trophies 2003 Specialty
PLEASE CROSS POST! The deadline for trophy donations is just a few short days away - Saturday, February 15! To be included in the show catalog with your donation we must hear from you ASAP! We still have quite a few classes available, with Draft ($25) & Agility ($30) still needing the most sponsorships. To find out if a class is still available to sponsor please contact Sue. If you have already pledged a class and have not paid please be sure we receive your check before the deadline so you can be recognized in the catalog! Contact Sue German with any trophy questions. [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 928-636-5288 Thank you Lynne Hawkinson BMDCA Show Chair - 2003 http://www.bmdcaspecialty.org/2003/
Advertising 2003 Specialty
PLEASE CROSS POST! We are coming down to the wire for adverting in the show catalog. This Saturday, February 15th is the deadline! So. put the finishing touches on your ad and mail them off to Laura ASAP! Please contact Laura Woosley with any questions [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 928-753-7110. Thank you Lynne Hawkinson BMDCA Show Chair - 2003 http://www.bmdcaspecialty.org/2003/
Potomac Valley 2003 Specialty!
Hi ho L'ers, My friend Robin Disler is afraid her email regarding our Specialty didn't reach the Berner-L, so here is the news: Please join us at the Potomac Valley 2003 Specialty! The food is great (I know the cookies and fudge are!), the trophies are stunning and the laughter is plentiful! Our Specialty is less than a month away so please get your entries in fast -- the closing date is 2/19/03!! If you need directions to the show site, please visit our club website at www.pvbmdc.org/ The Specialty is on Saturday and Sunday, March 8th and 9th, 2003. The show will be INDOORS at the Catoctin K. C. Training Facility at Point of Rocks, Maryland. This site is about 15 minutes south of Frederick, Maryland and about an hour west of Baltimore. Ms. Celia Cuellar will judge Sweeps on Saturday. Mr. Kenneth Nagler will judge Obedience on Saturday. Ms. Debbie Wilkins will judge Breed and Junior Handling on Sunday. Our "Parade" will include titleholders, Veterans, Therapy Dogs as well as Rescued Dogs. Entries and Premiums: Rau Dog Shows http://www.raudogshows.com Email for Premium requests: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Show Secretary: Michael O'Hara [EMAIL PROTECTED] 410-521-9473; 4205 Deer Park Road; Randallstown, MD 21133 (PLEASE DO NOT SEND ENTRIES TO MICHAEL O'HARA) There are many fine hotels and motels in Frederick, MD and Leesburg, VA We hope to see many of you at our show. Cross posting is requested. Michael O'Hara PVBMDC Show Secretary, 2003 Specialty
Potomac Valley BMDC 2003 Specialty
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Re: 2003 specialty list
Hi Andrea, The 2003 Specialty Yahoo group is for committee chairs only. We use this list to communicate since we are all located in different areas. Lynne - Original Message - > what are the requirements for joining the yahoo list? i was rejected. > perhaps there was a yahoo glitch. that has happened to me once before. > thanks > andrea
2003 specialty list
what are the requirements for joining the yahoo list? i was rejected. perhaps there was a yahoo glitch. that has happened to me once before. thanks andrea
Re: 2003 Specialty
Pat -- YOU guys may be "California Surfing". The rest of us are "California Dreamin'" ;-0 Liz Steinweg & The Crew Blue Moon's Baloo Berry Torte "Baloo" Bobby Sox (husky-x), Figaro (20+ lb Forest Cat) Rio & Sahara (the "Rat Cats") and in loving memory of my 1st BMD - Toby (6/29/97 - 6/30/00 lost to MH) Colorado Springs CO http://www.csbservices.com/personal/personal.htm - Original Message - The 2003 Specialty is in Long Beach California, the logo is California Surfing.
Re: 2003 Specialty
Sharon, The 2003 Specialty is in Long Beach California, the logo is California Surfing. They have some really nice Ways and Means items... http://www.bmdcaspecialty.org/2003/ Pat Long (& Luther) Berwyn PA Check any e-mail over the Web for free at MailBreeze (http://www.mailbreeze.com)
2003 Specialty
Hello, Is there a site for the 2003 Specialty yet? Since I won't be attending, I wanted to see what's availiable in the t -shirt/sweatshirt line and perhaps order something. Sorry if there was a posting that I missed. Thanks, Sharon Hasenauer Silver Spring, Maryland
Potomac Valley BMDC 2003 Specialty
Only 60 days away to the social event of the year here in the PV Region of the BMD world! :) Hope to see you there - Robin & Juniper *** > The Potomac Valley BMDC will hold it's 2003 Specialty > > > > > > > > Saturday and Sunday, March 8th and 9th, 2003. > > > > The show will be INDOORS at the Catoctin K.C. Training > > > > Facility at Point of Rocks, MD. > > > > This Site is about 15 minutes South of Frederick, MD > > > > and about an Hour West of Baltimore. > > > > Ms. Celia Cuellar will judge Sweeps on Saturday. > > > > Mr. Kenneth Nagler will judge Obedience on Saturday. > > > > Ms. Debbie Wilkins will judge Breed and Junior Handling on > > > > Sunday. Our "Parade" will include titleholders, Veterans, > > > > Therapy Dogs as well as Rescued Dogs. > > > > Entries and Premiums : Rau Dog Shows : > http://www.raudogshows.com/ > > > > Email for Premium requets : [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Show Secretary : Michael O'Hara [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > 410-521-9473 > > 4205 Deer Park Road > > Randallstown, MD 21133 > > ( PLEASE DO NOT SEND ENTRIES TO MICHAEL O'HARA ) > > > > Many fine Hotels and Motels in Frederick, MD. > > > > We hope to see many of you at our show. > > > > Cross posting is requested. > > > > Michael O'Hara > > PVBMDC > > Show Secretary, 2003 Specialty > > > > > __ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
RE: 2003 Specialty
Hi Wendy, Don't despair, while the system may not allow private transfers of reservations just keep letting the list know that you and Chantal are willing to share if someone has friends that can't make up the quota for their room. Lots of people book a suite to accommodate a party and then have dropouts. I can vouch for Wendy and Chantal, nice clean living ladies with a tendency to shop too much:-)) Rose
Re: 2003 Specialty
At 05:29 PM 24/12/2002 -0600, you wrote: My first Specialty! The specialty being on the west coast and not more than a 7 hour drive away from us, this is perfect, WRONG! I have made contact with the hotel and RV parks and even the names of the people to contact on the Specialty internet site and hear the same words, ALL FULL. Waited too long to call. How dumb I feel. Pat, Don't feel dumb. I sent my reservation form in to reserve a room for two people at the Host Hotel. I sent it Expresspost which has a guaranteed delivery time (and is trackable) so that my application would reach the hotel by the first day that they were accepting bookings for the hotel. (can't remember the exact date, mid-june beginning of july?) In August, I received a letter to say that the the hotel was sold out, but they were establishing a waiting list. Fine, I thought, there are alway people dropping out when it comes to stumping up the deposit. I've just been doing a little tidying up and filing on my day off today and just found the letter. I re-read it. The third paragraph down tells me if I want to be put on the waiting list to telephone or e-mail and I'll be put on the waiting list in the order that the request is received. When I read the letter back in August, I stopped reading at the bit which said "as we already have your reservation request". Now who feels dumb! (if you're reading this - Sorry Chantal! I'm a dozy so-and-so!) Wendy Boris Beard Ottawa, Canada http://members.rogers.com/bernerboris/bernerbooks.html
RE: 2003 Specialty, Host Hotel Cancellation Policy
Also, another reminder about the Host Hotel rooms. You cannot give your room to another person, you will have to cancel your reservation for that room. The hotel will not change the name in which the room is reserved. - All reservations are made on an individual basis via mail. All reservations require a cash (U.S. Currency) or credit card guarantee. A 30% deposit of total stay is due January 21, 2003. - Cancellations prior to January 21, 2003 will receive a full refund. - Cancellations from January 22 to February 20, 2003 forfeit 33.3% (1/3) of deposit. - Cancellations from February 21 to March 22, 2003, forfeit 66.6% (2/3) of deposit. - Cancellations from March 23 to April 21, 2003, shall result in a forfeiture of entire deposit. - Cancellations of more than 25% of the original booking will result in a cancellation fee. Pat Long (& Luther) Berwyn PA
Re: 2003 Specialty
In a message dated 12/24/2002 10:07:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > The specialty being on the west coast and not more than > a 7 hour drive away from us, this is perfect, WRONG! I have made contact > with the hotel and RV parks and even the names of the people to contact on > the Specialty internet site and hear the same words, ALL FULL. Don't panic... Specialty rooms are always sold out when the reservation book opens, but it's so far ahead...many people's plans change so many/most of the people on the official waiting list end up in the host hotel. Contact the host hotel or the Specialty Hotel Coordinator (not sure who it is, I'm sure you'll find a contact on the specialty website) and book one of the back up hotels (if available) AND see if you can wait list yourself for the host hotel. California dreamin in snowy CT -Sherri Venditti
2003 Specialty
My first Specialty! The specialty being on the west coast and not more than a 7 hour drive away from us, this is perfect, WRONG! I have made contact with the hotel and RV parks and even the names of the people to contact on the Specialty internet site and hear the same words, ALL FULL. Waited too long to call. How dumb I feel. I suppose a hotel at a distance could be found, of course that is inconvenient having dogs with you. Any ideas? If anyone has to cancel their reservation I would be interested in hearing from you. Happy Holidays everyone Pat Bishop Berners Elmo, Vanna & Rusty (Golden) California
