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JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

Cindy:

I'm praying that all things with your schedule work out so that we can see each other again.

I still need those who are planning on attending the Nationals in July to send me an e-mail at: duell280zx@att.net

The list I'm putting together will be so that I can keep all of you updated on plans and if anything changes for the ASC.

I do this so that I can keep track of groups since there are other forums who have people attending.

Sally Belknap · **Joined:** Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:20 am **Posts:** 173

UPDATE ON HOTELS:

If you plan on booking a hotel, do NOT go through Expedia or Orbitz - they'll show unavailable.

I called the Super 8 directly and was able to hold a block of FOUR rooms from 7/21 (Thursday) through 7/24 (Sunday), which are booked under my name (Belknap). Some are smoking rooms. I don't know what the mix of smoking/non-smoking is.

The room rate is $84.00/night.

If you are interested in one of these rooms, let me know SOON! I'm also posting this on the OCC Forum, so first come, first served.

Sally

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

Thanks so much, Sally, for calling me this morning on this information about the Super 8. I panicked and went directly to the Super 8 website and booked my room for July 20th through the 21st.

I wouldn't have thought that hotel may be booked so quickly. Must be because it is within walking distance from the show venue.

Susan K · **Posted:** Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:41 am

It just may not be available through the third party sites. I booked a room this morning directly on the Super8 website with no problem.

Baydee · **Posted:** Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:21 pm

Okay just made my reservation at the Super 8 for me and Harley!! Coming in on Thursday leaving on Sunday... :YAY

Cathie L · **Posted:** Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:07 pm

Got my room at Super 8 for Wednesday thru Monday. Sounds like this is going to be a paaaaarTy.

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

I'm jumping in and re-activating this thread.

I made my flight reservation this morning for round trip from San Antonio to Hartford. I didn't dare wait any longer as the fares have steadily risen every week for the last 2 months. The fare is now almost $200 more than when I started looking in February.

As far as transportation from the Hartford or Boston airports, the ASC has posted a link for a limo service from either of those airports. This could be an excellent and cheaper option than renting a car. I'll be looking further into this and share any info that I find.

I'm also sending Jim a request to have this thread to a separate section so we can keep track of the plans everyone is making.

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

Please note that Jim has kindly responded to my request for a separate section for our Nationals discussion. That way, all related posts can be in one area.

Thanks a bunch, Jim.

KLADCkrs · **Posted:** Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:10 am

My flight is booked too . . . I don't have the details on hand at this moment, but I arrive on the Wednesday morning and fly out the Monday morning. I'm flying into Boston, and then getting to the show from there.

Erika K. · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 10:06 am **Posts:** 381

We are planning on going at this point. The plan is to drive. We have reservations at the Super 8.

Vickie · **Posted:** Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:10 pm

If anyone is going North through New York up to Massachusetts please PM me if you want a stop off place. Fenced yard....dog-VERY friendly....etc. Take a rest, a nap, a meal, whatever.... :paw

Colleen K · **Joined:** Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:31 pm **Posts:** 1519

Vickie wrote:

If anyone is going North through New York up to Massachusetts please PM me if you want a stop off place. Fenced yard....dog-VERY friendly....etc. Take a rest, a nap, a meal, whatever.... :paw

Vickie,
That is a wonderful offer. We will be going to MA from our cabin in Northern MN. We might be going one direction via Canada and the other direction south and west so that I can visit family in MI, Chicago and Wi.

Colleen

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

I'd like to add both Erika and Colleen to my contact list for the Nationals.

Both of you, please e-mail me so that I have your correct e-mail address. I'll be asking for more detailed information later.

Thanks, Ladies.

Heather M. · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:51 pm **Posts:** 296

I was just getting ready to add that was definitely making it this year water under my house or not! But then I looked at the date again and realized that my brother is getting married that week!! (so I will be helping with all of that and the bachlorette party :gig

)

I really wanted to go too! maybe I can get him to move the wedding :evil

Jackie H · **Joined:** Sun Sep 12, 2010 2:31 pm **Posts:** 1541

Well, great news! We spent the day at a show with Onyx's breeder. She said she would be happy to handle her in Sturbridge :joy

So, I need to make sure I can get hotel reservations and we will definitely be coming :bg

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

Jackie:

I'm so excited that you'll be going to the Nationals and Onyx will be shown.

Be sure and send me your e-mail address to: duell280zx@att.net.

Kerri L. · **Posted:** Tue May 03, 2011 5:47 pm

Just booked our flights and hotel reservations for Nationals!!! :th-up

I am so excited!! We are leaving my brothers in Maine on Wednesday morning so if anyone needs a ride between Maine and Sturbridge on Wednesday, PM me and we can make arrangements. We are also staying at the Super 8!!! I think they should re-name it Zim Family Cocker Motel for those 5 days! :ROFL

This will be our first trip to Nationals and I can't wait. :YAY

Jackie H · **Joined:** Sun Sep 12, 2010 2:31 pm **Posts:** 1541

Kerri, I'm glad you can make it! It is my first time to nationals too and I am so excited!

Add us to the list of people with reservations at Super 8.

Is there usually a meeting time or place or a way to find everyone on the forum? I can't wait to meet so many of you and revisit those I've met in the past.

Vickie · **Posted:** Tue May 03, 2011 6:14 pm

Jackie H wrote:

Kerri, I'm glad you can make it! It is my first time to nationals too and I am so excited!

Add us to the list of people with reservations at Super 8.

Is there usually a meeting time or place or a way to find everyone on the forum? I can't wait to meet so many of you and revisit those I've met in the past.

Are you driving north to MA? If so plan a stop-off here! You can meet Miss Maxine and I'd love to see you!

Em Mease · Black Lab (1/2/03)

Looks like I won't be making it this time. Very sorry! :sad

I have Camp from 11th - 15th, Then the beach for 2 weeks July 24th - Mid August.
We've booked our Condo and have everything planned out..... :sad

Very Sorry!

Take plenty of pictures you guys! :wk

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

Kerri:

I'm so glad to hear that your plans have been finalized. But so sorry, Em, that you won't be able to make it.

Jackie, the reason that I am asking for e-mail addresses is that I keep a list to use for contacting each other while we're at the Nationals. I'll be asking you to provide your arrival/departure schedule as well as cell numbers to put together a contact list that will be distributed prior to all of us getting together in Sturbridge. We call each other frequently so that all know when we arrive and what our plans are for each day in getting together for lunch, dinner, etc.

Heather M. · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:51 pm **Posts:** 296

Jackie H wrote:

Well, great news! We spent the day at a show with Onyx's breeder. She said she would be happy to handle her in Sturbridge :joy

So, I need to make sure I can get hotel reservations and we will definitely be coming :bg

Now I want to go even MORE!!! But aside from the timing not working out my family is going on a Disney vacation this year with my niece being 8 it'll be loads of fun ^_^ But also loads of $$$

Baydee · **Posted:** Wed Jun 29, 2011 5:23 pm

Okay folks who will be going to the Dance and Awards Dinner on Saturday? I'm still undecided as to attend or not. I will be traveling with my friend Hope and her "Harley" (ya I know 2 Harleys in the same room...oy vey talk about confusion) so we would like some advice as to go...not go.
We are staying at the Super 8 so party in our room...the Harley's are always accommodating on belly rubs.

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

I haven't heard of anyone that is planning on attending the Dance and Awards on Saturday, but I'm sure that there will be plenty of people that you know and don't know who would be glad to help out with a party with the "Harley's". Usually, if we have any kind of party, attendees chip in for food, and bring drinks of their choice. Last year we all chipped in for pizza and brought our own drinks. The hotel provided a place for us to get together.

I was honored to model one of Erika's collars for the occasion (I don't drink):
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We were also surprised with a visit from a very cute hotel guest:
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Dee, let me know if you would like me to inform the members of our other group, OCC, of your kind offer. Or, you can post it yourself on the OCC forum.

Colleen K · **Joined:** Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:31 pm **Posts:** 1519

Baydee wrote:

Okay folks who will be going to the Dance and Awards Dinner on Saturday? I'm still undecided as to attend or not.

Randy and I will be there. Rosey and Solo are going to be put to bed early.
Colleen Keough

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