Florida Meet up Date

[Nikki+2]

Well it seems like everyone wanted to meet up sooner than April (me too! ) so how is March 8th for everyone? I am getting so excited- I can't wait to meet everyone!

[yorkiesmiles]

Hi, I'm from Iowa - but my parents live in Sarasota, and I may be visiting that week. When I was there at Christmas time, I tried to get a meetup together, but started planning too late. If I'm in Fla. then, would I be welcome to join in with Bubba & Roxy?

[Jacoby]

March 8th is my birthday! I don't have any plans yet, so i'll definately be there!

[sims822257]

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Hi, I'm from Iowa - but my parents live in Sarasota, and I may be visiting that week. When I was there at Christmas time, I tried to get a meetup together, but started planning too late. If I'm in Fla. then, would I be welcome to join in with Bubba & Roxy?

OH of course.....How awesome would that be? YES, YES, YES please come.

[sims822257]

I am game for March 8th...good job Nikki....way to get this thing set up!!

[CollegeCutieUSF]

March 8th sounds good to us! If you need any help as far as planning, let me know and I'll be glad to help!

Also, for everyone staying in hotels, we should all try and stay in the same one! I live in Tampa, so i don't really need to stay over, but I'll probably stay over Saturday night if anyone wants to do some outlet shopping on Sunday

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Hi, I'm from Iowa - but my parents live in Sarasota, and I may be visiting that week. When I was there at Christmas time, I tried to get a meetup together, but started planning too late. If I'm in Fla. then, would I be welcome to join in with Bubba & Roxy?

That would be awesome!

[Nikki+2]

Let's pick a place to go with the date. I posted this link to dog parks that Caren found in the other thread but if you missed it- http://www.orlandodogparks.com/dog_p...al_florida.php
We though Pawmosa and Meadow Woods looked good. Pawmosa is brand new but might be really busy. It doesn't look like either park has attendants so if anyone has any suggestions or input feel free to post way! I don't have first hand knowledge of any parks in Orlando.

[sims822257]

Originally Posted by Nikki+2

Let's pick a place to go with the date. I posted this link to dog parks that Caren found in the other thread but if you missed it- http://www.orlandodogparks.com/dog_p...al_florida.php
We though Pawmosa and Meadow Woods looked good. Pawmosa is brand new but might be really busy. It doesn't look like either park has attendants so if anyone has any suggestions or input feel free to post way! I don't have first hand knowledge of any parks in Orlando.

Good idea.....I think The West Orange Dog Park was another one that was rated highly as well.

I am game for any of them since I am traveling from the East Coast any ways.

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by sims822257

Good idea.....I think The West Orange Dog Park was another one that was rated highly as well.

I am game for any of them since I am traveling from the East Coast any ways.

Thanks Caren- I couldn't remember the third one. See? This is why I never delete PMs! As soon as I delete them, I need one.

[Yorkiekids]

We'd love to come. Count us in. Is it for one day or more?

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by Yorkiekids

We'd love to come. Count us in. Is it for one day or more?

We're just "officially" planning the dog park meet up but I'm sure those staying over night will make some other plans. Yay! Can't wait to meet you!

[chatoyant]

I'm new on this list, don't even have my own Yorkie yet, but I do know a lot about Orlando and Dog parks. I live in walking distance to Downey Park, but it is totally unacceptable for Yorkies as they can escape easily to a very busy highway.

West Orange is beautiful as is Fleet Peeples (my favorite because it is in Winter Park and not far from the whole foods store). Mill Slough is in Kissimmee, a good bit from Orlando, but close to Disney.

Those three are the only ones with sufficient tree cover. It is dangerous for Yorkies in those other parks because we have tons of large bird predators.

Just to legitimize, I don't have my own, but my son and daughter-in-law have just had their first litter and if things go well I soon will! I helped raise one of their dogs, but they have since moved to Ft. Lauderdale and I miss my Zappa and Zoe! I can't wait to tell everyone the whole story (I have to get permission cause I think my DIL is a member of this list too and I don't want to steal her thunder!)

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by chatoyant

I'm new on this list, don't even have my own Yorkie yet, but I do know a lot about Orlando and Dog parks. I live in walking distance to Downey Park, but it is totally unacceptable for Yorkies as they can escape easily to a very busy highway.

West Orange is beautiful as is Fleet Peeples (my favorite because it is in Winter Park and not far from the whole foods store). Mill Slough is in Kissimmee, a good bit from Orlando, but close to Disney.

Those three are the only ones with sufficient tree cover. It is dangerous for Yorkies in those other parks because we have tons of large bird predators.

Just to legitimize, I don't have my own, but my son and daughter-in-law have just had their first litter and if things go well I soon will! I helped raise one of their dogs, but they have since moved to Ft. Lauderdale and I miss my Zappa and Zoe! I can't wait to tell everyone the whole story (I have to get permission cause I think my DIL is a member of this list too and I don't want to steal her thunder!)

Thank you so much! That is awesome information. I'm off to look up the parks you suggested.

To those planning to come, any thoughts?

[Jacoby]

I think Fleet Peeples in Winter Park looks good! Here's the website: http://www.ffpp.org/rules.htm