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yorkiesmiles · 07-08-2008, 08:15 AM

Talk about be careful for what you ask for

I'm the one who first asked about a run-off vote. I did this because I was concerned about the disparity between the number of votes going between the 2 coasts. I was concerned about a low participation rate again - as I knew Lisa spent way too many hours trying to make everything work out with the number who attended in KC.

I asked about a run-off because anyone could see that the East Coast was getting more votes in total as the votes were really getting split between the 4 East Coast choices, while San Diego took the clear majority of West Coast votes. So I wondered in actuality the number of people being willing to attend the meetup.

I will most likely have to fly if I go no matter where it is - so I wasn't concerned on a personal level - more on an entire group level. But in hindsight, I see that it doesn't matter where it is - because it would be on the opposite coast the following year.

Also, in hindsight, I think it would have been best for there to have first been a poll about will you go if it's only on the east, west or you will try to be there regardless. So the committee could see what the numbers might look like.

When Alexandria won and it was clear that the majority of votes were cast for the East Coast, then I think it should have just been settled that it would be on the East Coast - I don't think we need another vote

But now we have a $20 vote - I think it's steep - I would probably have voted for $10, but for $20 - it's just too much when I still have to pay my credit card bill for KC and I was wanting to buy YT Raffle tickets - to immediately support a shelter and I was considering participating in the GE; plus I'm preparing to take a vacation and have a daughter in college -- so $20 more right now for something a year away is just out of my range. And I'll try to be there regardless of where it is.

On top of this, this morning I saw on TV that every airline is now charging $100 each way to fly with a pet; and United is increasing the fee to $125 at the end of August - and we know that means that every airline will follow suit. So flying with my yorkies could potentially cost as much as my ticket.

07-08-2008, 08:15 AM	#346
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Talk about be careful for what you ask for I'm the one who first asked about a run-off vote. I did this because I was concerned about the disparity between the number of votes going between the 2 coasts. I was concerned about a low participation rate again - as I knew Lisa spent way too many hours trying to make everything work out with the number who attended in KC. I asked about a run-off because anyone could see that the East Coast was getting more votes in total as the votes were really getting split between the 4 East Coast choices, while San Diego took the clear majority of West Coast votes. So I wondered in actuality the number of people being willing to attend the meetup. I will most likely have to fly if I go no matter where it is - so I wasn't concerned on a personal level - more on an entire group level. But in hindsight, I see that it doesn't matter where it is - because it would be on the opposite coast the following year. Also, in hindsight, I think it would have been best for there to have first been a poll about will you go if it's only on the east, west or you will try to be there regardless. So the committee could see what the numbers might look like. When Alexandria won and it was clear that the majority of votes were cast for the East Coast, then I think it should have just been settled that it would be on the East Coast - I don't think we need another vote But now we have a $20 vote - I think it's steep - I would probably have voted for $10, but for $20 - it's just too much when I still have to pay my credit card bill for KC and I was wanting to buy YT Raffle tickets - to immediately support a shelter and I was considering participating in the GE; plus I'm preparing to take a vacation and have a daughter in college -- so $20 more right now for something a year away is just out of my range. And I'll try to be there regardless of where it is. On top of this, this morning I saw on TV that every airline is now charging $100 each way to fly with a pet; and United is increasing the fee to $125 at the end of August - and we know that means that every airline will follow suit. So flying with my yorkies could potentially cost as much as my ticket. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come* Last edited by yorkiesmiles; 07-08-2008 at 08:17 AM.