For us, it's priorities right now... new business, family etc....
In addition, we really haven't had anything to show in a while, so unless I have a 'sure bet' (prospective 'sure bet' needs to grow up a bit..lol), we've pretty much stayed at home for a while.
We did take the pups to a USRC show a few weeks ago to get them out and about... but now pups are on the shelf maturing for a bit.
In addition, AKC conformation is not really my bag... I'd much rather go to the sieger shows. Better atmosphere all the way around... AKC is what I consider a 'necessary evil' for proper recognition of a dog.
I've spent my time working/training/and going through family crisis after crisis this past year. Calgon take me away.
Gasoline prices, while higher are not the mitigating factor for us.... present priorities are....