2009 Annual Yorkie Talk Meet-up Location Poll

[nvnvgirl]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

I I love the little shops and restaurants. La Jolla has my favorite beach cove, though it is very small. It is protected from the wind, so a 65 degree day is gorgeous there. I also love Laguna Beach as well. Dogs are not allowed on the beaches from Memorial Day through Labor Day - EXCEPT for dog beach which is always dog friendly. Dog beach is in the Del Mar area.

I love all the parks and the nature preserve at Torrey Pines is awesome!! I think it definitely helps to know someone in the area who recommends places that most tourists wouldn't happen upon (or someone who's been there lots). Getting closer to LA, there is also DisneyLand, Universal and Knotts Berry Farm. I think I've been to all the missions between San Juan and Old Town, San Juan Capistrano is my favorite. There is also tons of yoga available!!!

So, I guess it all depends on what you like to do and the weather you are fond of as well.

Jodie~ have you ever been to Tassajara? I know it's not exactly right THERE, but it's near Big Sur; it's a fabulous place and they have lots of retreats. It's closed right now b/c of the fires, but I'm sure it will be a great place for you to visit!

I agree; I LOVE La Jolla, and Laguna is truly also one of my MOST favorite place in the world...talk about some fun beaches, phenomenal restaurants and a darling town (and if you're there at the right time of year, don't miss Pagaent of the Masters~ it's AMAZING.
I love going thru the missions too....it's so relaxing b/c usually you're all by yourselves and there's nobody to yap at you. Sometimes a few other tourists, depending on the time of week/day you go, but it's usually pretty mellow!

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

Jodie~ have you ever been to Tassajara? I know it's not exactly right THERE, but it's near Big Sur; it's a fabulous place and they have lots of retreats. It's closed right now b/c of the fires, but I'm sure it will be a great place for you to visit!

I agree; I LOVE La Jolla, and Laguna is truly also one of my MOST favorite place in the world...talk about some fun beaches, phenomenal restaurants and a darling town (and if you're there at the right time of year, don't miss Pagaent of the Masters~ it's AMAZING.
I love going thru the missions too....it's so relaxing b/c usually you're all by yourselves and there's nobody to yap at you. Sometimes a few other tourists, depending on the time of week/day you go, but it's usually pretty mellow!

No, I sure haven't been to Tassajar. A few years ago my hubby and I drove the entire coast from San Francisco down to San Diego along Hwy 1. We stopped in Carmel and at Pebble Beach for a few hours and drove also through the state park. We stayed in Santa Barbara for the night. The Big Sur area was scenic, but we didn't stop except to eat a a little diner. Loved the drive!!!!

We've been to Laguna Beach a few times and I love it there also. Pretty beach and great little town!!

I agree, the Missions are very relaxing and each one has a totally different flavor to it. The serenity can't be beat and the items in the gift shops are so unique!!!!

[Tiger's Mom]

Well I finally put in my VOTE . . . .I have always wanted to see Savannah, GA and although I know it might never happen, it was my first choice. There is still a chance you guys for this city to win, so please VOTE, VOTE, VOTE.

I have been to San Diego before but this time around it will be more exciting as I will be seeing everyone I've met at the KC meet again and definitely looking forward to meeting NEW YT MOMs and their furbabies

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

I believe when I was looking for an "Airline approved" carrier, the dimensions under the seats were listed on the airline website........

Jodie, I have never had a problem with Annika's Sherpa bag . .it fits well under the seats and she is very comfy in there

[yorkiesmiles]

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

Well I finally put in my VOTE . . . .I have always wanted to see Savannah, GA and although I know it might never happen, it was my first choice. There is still a chance you guys for this city to win, so please VOTE, VOTE, VOTE.

I have been to San Diego before but this time around it will be more exciting as I will be seeing everyone I've met at the KC meet again and definitely looking forward to meeting NEW YT MOMs and their furbabies

Yeah, another vote for Savannah - this is where I voted for too.

I love the south and this historic city has just been beckoning me - and I have never made it there. But from what I have read it is extremely dog friendly and would provide a wide variety of activities for YTers to take part in. This is a gorgeous town, and not too far a journey from the other east coast choices.

Also, I love Alexandria - I could live there in a heartbeat if someone lined my pocket with money though! I would love to go there again, but this seems to be a pretty pricey place amongst the other cities listed to vote for.

But be it what it may - I just want to do the meetup again. Because in the long run it isn't even about the city, it's about the people and the yorkies in attendance. Just hoping wherever it is - we draw in big numbers

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Yeah, another vote for Savannah - this is where I voted for too.

I love the south and this historic city has just been beckoning me - and I have never made it there. But from what I have read it is extremely dog friendly and would provide a wide variety of activities for YTers to take part in. This is a gorgeous town, and not too far a journey from the other east coast choices.

Also, I love Alexandria - I could live there in a heartbeat if someone lined my pocket with money though! I would love to go there again, but this seems to be a pretty pricey place amongst the other cities listed to vote for.

But be it what it may - I just want to do the meetup again. Because in the long run it isn't even about the city, it's about the people and the yorkies in attendance. Just hoping wherever it is - we draw in big numbers

well my guess San Diego will prevail as the next yorkie meet-up . . . but am hoping for 2010 it'll be Savannah, GA . . .

I agree, the location is only a part of the success and the fun of this wonderful event . . .I will have to try to see if driving is doable for me so I can bring my Tiger. Maybe my new YT spokane neighbor will want to do the trip with me and we can split it . . . we'll see although 4 hours drive is really my max . . .anything over I will go crazy

[labrown]

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

well my guess San Diego will prevail as the next yorkie meet-up . . . but am hoping for 2010 it'll be Savannah, GA . . .

I agree with you, if this year it is in CA then we could just use this poll to decide for 09 and 10. I agree that it is only fair to do one coast and then the other, and I will do my best to make it to both! I have been holding off on voting to really think about it, but what I know is that wherever it is, I am going to make a really big effort to save enough to go. I really don't know if i can afford a CA vacation on my southern cost of living, but I will surely try.

If I hadn't been to the meetup in KC and met all of you wonderful women, I wouldn't be so serious about trying to plan coastal vacations. But for those of you who didn't make it, you can't even imagine what a great time we had and how wonderful it was to have a relaxing weekend with positive loving ladies and tons of furry cuddles!! So I am starting my savings fund and hopefully it will be enough by next year! If not, then that's even more $$ for 2010!

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

well my guess San Diego will prevail as the next yorkie meet-up . . . but am hoping for 2010 it'll be Savannah, GA . . .

I agree, the location is only a part of the success and the fun of this wonderful event . . .I will have to try to see if driving is doable for me so I can bring my Tiger. Maybe my new YT spokane neighbor will want to do the trip with me and we can split it . . . we'll see although 4 hours drive is really my max . . .anything over I will go crazy

Maybe you could drive down to the SF bay area and catch a ride with someone there that's going to the meet-up if it's in San Diego. You could split the cost with them and would save you all some money. You and whoever you can catch a ride with are more than welcome to come to my house, spend the night and the next day I can show you guys our mission (which by the way is the most completed of all the missions) have lunch out and my hubby could bbq our dinner and the pupsters can all play, relax and we can then go on down the next day. How's that sound? I have three extra bedrooms, so no problem.

[labrown]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Maybe you could drive down to the SF bay area and catch a ride with someone there that's going to the meet-up if it's in San Diego. You could split the cost with them and would save you all some money. You and whoever you can catch a ride with are more than welcome to come to my house, spend the night and the next day I can show you guys our mission (which by the way is the most completed of all the missions) have lunch out and my hubby could bbq our dinner and the pupsters can all play, relax and we can then go on down the next day. How's that sound? I have three extra bedrooms, so no problem.

Ooh, that is a great gesture! Maybe some of our CA friends will be willing to help us out-of-state folk out for an extra night or something!

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by labrown

Ooh, that is a great gesture! Maybe some of our CA friends will be willing to help us out-of-state folk out for an extra night or something!

Lauren -
I'm also thinking with all the Texan YTers out there, at least someone would want to carpool (if driving is how you decide to go). We have so many YTers all over that perhaps those of you who don't plan to attend for whatever reason might consider hosting some of the ones driving in so you can have you own mini meet-up????????

[Jenn218]

I just voted!
I wasn't going to vote..but I decided to anyway!
There are just too many good locations!!!
I love VA and GA, oh, and NC & SC too! I had a HARD time picking one!

[Izzy Princess]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Maybe you could drive down to the SF bay area and catch a ride with someone there that's going to the meet-up if it's in San Diego. You could split the cost with them and would save you all some money. You and whoever you can catch a ride with are more than welcome to come to my house, spend the night and the next day I can show you guys our mission (which by the way is the most completed of all the missions) have lunch out and my hubby could bbq our dinner and the pupsters can all play, relax and we can then go on down the next day. How's that sound? I have three extra bedrooms, so no problem.

OMG what a wonderful gesture....hmmm maybe Jodie and I would have to fly into your area and drive down with someone..lol.

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by Izzy Princess

OMG what a wonderful gesture....hmmm maybe Jodie and I would have to fly into your area and drive down with someone..lol.

If we don't get more votes for a San Diego meet-up, we won't be making these plans.

[erino77]

Wow, that was close!!!
So Alexandria it is?!?!?!!!!

[yorkiesmiles]

wow - a lot of people must have waited to the last hour to vote - this looked very different this afternoon!