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MyFairLacy · 07-06-2008, 11:18 AM

I chose San Diego for a few reasons. Originally I talked to Cynthia and Gayla, who I'll be traveling with, and we decided we'd prefer to drive. By looking at the closest locations...we had Savannah that was 16 hours and San Diego that was 20 hours and then Alexandria that was 24 hours (so none are actually close...they'll take a two day drive). My top choice for the East coast would have been Savannah as I've always wanted to go there and it was closest, and then my top choice on the west was san diego. Then once I researched dogfriendly.com I saw the extensive list of restaurants with outdoor seating that allowed dogs, dog parks, dog beaches, dog boutiques, stores that allowed dogs, and hotels that are dog friendly. There was so much! With the extensive list of hotels, I think we'd have no problem finding a hotel that will host us and give us a good deal. Also, the restaurants were very important to me as we had a few issues with dining with dogs in KC. So to see all those restaurants that allowed dogs...well, that kindof sealed the deal with me. Plus, I've never been to California and have always wanted to go. I think San Diego sounds like it's got a nice climate and is very dog friendly. Should make for a great meetup.

So far as finances...I'm still in school and don't have much of an actual income. I plan to put small amounts away every week or so while I actually do have a job (before I start classes again) and just save what I can here and there. Last year, between December and March, I put the amount I needed for gas, hotel, dog fees, plus a little extra in an account that I didn't touch until June...that made sure I had money for the necessities. Luckily I got a job right before we went and was able to have extra spending money.

I spent:
$125 gas
$150 hotel
$100 pet fee (but we didn't get charged..)
$75 food
then some extra I had for shopping

I did travel with two other people and shared a hotel room with them so we were able to split gas and hotel room three ways. I really suggest doing this at it definitely helps with the cost, and it's fun to have traveling buddies! Just plan ahead and start saving here and there, and it might be doable for you. You've got almost a whole year

07-06-2008, 11:18 AM	#254
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I chose San Diego for a few reasons. Originally I talked to Cynthia and Gayla, who I'll be traveling with, and we decided we'd prefer to drive. By looking at the closest locations...we had Savannah that was 16 hours and San Diego that was 20 hours and then Alexandria that was 24 hours (so none are actually close...they'll take a two day drive). My top choice for the East coast would have been Savannah as I've always wanted to go there and it was closest, and then my top choice on the west was san diego. Then once I researched dogfriendly.com I saw the extensive list of restaurants with outdoor seating that allowed dogs, dog parks, dog beaches, dog boutiques, stores that allowed dogs, and hotels that are dog friendly. There was so much! With the extensive list of hotels, I think we'd have no problem finding a hotel that will host us and give us a good deal. Also, the restaurants were very important to me as we had a few issues with dining with dogs in KC. So to see all those restaurants that allowed dogs...well, that kindof sealed the deal with me. Plus, I've never been to California and have always wanted to go. I think San Diego sounds like it's got a nice climate and is very dog friendly. Should make for a great meetup. So far as finances...I'm still in school and don't have much of an actual income. I plan to put small amounts away every week or so while I actually do have a job (before I start classes again) and just save what I can here and there. Last year, between December and March, I put the amount I needed for gas, hotel, dog fees, plus a little extra in an account that I didn't touch until June...that made sure I had money for the necessities. Luckily I got a job right before we went and was able to have extra spending money. I spent: $125 gas $150 hotel $100 pet fee (but we didn't get charged..) $75 food then some extra I had for shopping I did travel with two other people and shared a hotel room with them so we were able to split gas and hotel room three ways. I really suggest doing this at it definitely helps with the cost, and it's fun to have traveling buddies! Just plan ahead and start saving here and there, and it might be doable for you. You've got almost a whole year __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.