SoCal YT Meet-up – SATURDAY, May 10
 

Hello all SoCal YT members (or members who will be in the area at the time of the meet-up)! We are having our next SoCal YT meet-up SATURDAY, May 10th. This month, we're meeting at Park Bench Cafe in Huntington Beach like we've done in the past. Also, we're getting back to having our meet-ups the 2nd Saturday of every month so you know what to plan on.

For those who haven't been before, the description from dog-friendly.com states:

"This is THE most dog-friendly restaurant we have found yet. Your dog will absolutely feel welcome here. They even have a separate Doggie Dining Area. And if these tables are full (which they normally are), the nice folks will try to accommodate you and your pooch at the perimeter tables of the other seating area which is next to the dog dining area. Dogs also have their own special menu. It's actually on the people's menu, but includes items like Hot Diggity Dog (hot dog a la carte), Bow Wow Chow (skinless chicken), Annabelle's Treat (chopped bacon bits) and Doggie Kibble (dog kibble for dogs that don't eat table food). For those especially pampered pups, order the Chili Paws (single scoop of Vanilla ice cream) for dessert. This restaurant can arrange special events like Poochie Parties for your dog and a minimum of six of his or her best friends. The party menu has a mouth-watering array of foods for dogs. They do ask that your dog stay off the tables and chairs. But with all the other canine amenities, pooches don't get upset about that rule. The people food here is quite tasty too. They serve a full breakfast ranging from omelets to pancakes and belgium waffles. Lunch includes a variety of hamburgers and sandwiches. This cafe is located in Huntington Central Park at 17732 Golden West Drive between Slater Dr and Talbert Ave. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8am-2pm, Saturday and Sunday from 8am-3pm, and closed on Mondays. Come and enjoy the food and atmosphere."

The adults will be able to order yummy food, while setting up the x-pens like last time so the babies can play. We need to get a head count of how many people will be coming though so that PBC can note it in our reservation, so please reply to this thread (and/or to the post on the Yahoo group if you're a member of that) and let us know if you'll be able to join us! We'd love to have each of you! I hope we have a GREAT turnout, as this is so much fun for all involved!!! I've included the details below, so pencil us onto your calendars :thumbup: :

Who: EVERYONE!!!!
What: Monthly Meet-up
When: Saturday, May 10th (Time: 1:00 pm)
Where: Park Bench Cafe, Huntington Beach, CA (Home Page)

Then, after we eat, we'll make a trip to Dog Beach for anyone who wants to play in the sand/water with their baby!

I hope to see you all there!!!!!

We are going to try to come! Its just a pain for me to drive down to the OC on the weekend since I do it 5 days a week... We will definately try.

Lisa, I am working on Mike to see what he thinks.. no promises but I am trying

This sounds like fun. I'm wondering how Lexie will do at a restraunt. I'm not too worried about Molly. Are they in the ex-pen at the restraunt or at our feet? How does that work? I love dog beach and so does Lexie. Molly's never been. Maybe I'll skip the restraunt and meet you all at the beach.

I hear you! I drive 98 miles roundtrip to LA every day for work, but that would be great if I could finally meet you! I hope you can make it! I'll count you in for the reservation. Let me know if you change your mind please.

Tell him this is your early Mother's Day present :D. I'd love to see you and the babies again!!! You would LOVE this place! It will get you out of the heat for a day!!!!

No - you HAVE to come to the restaurant :D! No worries about Lexie! You will love this restaurant - dogs everywhere! You don't want to miss out on the fun! They even have a doggie menu! They will set up a long table for us, and then we will set-up the x-pens right next to our table (but off to the side of the rest of the tables, so they aren't in anyone's way). The little tables throughout the restaurant (it's all outdoors) will have individual families with a dog or two, but we'll set our x-pens up with all the babies running like they did at the park. If Lexie doesn't want to stay in the pen, you can always hold her or put her on a chair. I think they technically ask that you don't tie their leash to the chair and/or table in case they try to run, but I've done it with my girls, and no one has ever said anything (seriously...could our babies pull a table over :rolleyes::p). I've also held Sukoshi on my lap and put her on a separate chair before, and I've never had any issue (that's when we go by ourselves - separate from a meet-up). It'll be so much fun!

Thanks for the invite, Lisa. Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it. I'll be heading down to San Diego for my niece's birthday party. I REALLY do want to attend a meetup but it seems that there is always a scheduling conflict. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the next one.

Okay. I feel a lot better. Lexie will do fine either on my lap or at my feet, esp. if there's food. But I'll put her in the x-pen first, see how she does. Girlfriend needs to learn to socialize. What can I say, she's just like her mother -- we're both learning. :eek: There's no problem with Miss Molly. Okay. I'm excited! See you there.

Oh, I forgot to ask. Are any husbands going?

OH, that's too bad :(. I know people were having trouble with schedules since we were moving the meet-ups around various weekends for awhile, but I think we're back to having them the 2nd Saturday of every month now, so maybe you can just mark that Saturday off your calendar so you can attend next month or soon! I'd love to meet you!

Yay :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:!!!

I believe my hubby is going, but that's the only one I know of so far. Hopefully Sonya (Sunnie) can get Mike to come too...:p...but they're still a "maybe" at this point. The more, the merrier!

Aww Man! Bobby and I cant attend, we are going to my Best Friends daughters 6th Bday party. Last time was so much fun, we are jealous! Have fun!

OH NO :(! Hopefully you can come next month :thumbup:!

Are you KIDDING? I am not telling him it is a Mothers Day present or I won't get one.... and since he already said YES.. LOLOLOL

WE WILL BE THERE!!

Count me in for 3! Me, my baby simba, and my boyfriend! I live in Diamond bar, so that's not too far away! This will be my first time attending a YT meet-up! Is there anything else I need to know or bring??? I'm sooo excited!

Thanks for everything, Lisa. My husband Robert will be attending with us. So that will be 2 + 2!

Yay!!! I'm so excited he said YES!!! I can't wait to see you and the babies again!

Wonderful! I'm so glad you'll be able to join us! I always love meeting new YTers and expanding our little group! Now...just to clarify...is Simba your Yorkie baby or skin baby? I just want to make sure I have the right human count for the reservation at the restaurant :D. The only things you need to bring are yourself, your Yorkie, and an x-pen if you have one. We will only need 2 or 3 x-pens to make a large enough circle for all the babies (we connect them together so they can all play in a big area), but I'm not sure who all is bringing one at this point. If you don't have one - no worries (I don't have one myself :rolleyes:)! Other than that, we each normally bring a bowl and a bottle of water for the babies so there's plenty to go around, and you may want to bring a harness and leash in case you want to take your baby out for some "alone time" if he/she is overwhelmed since this will be your first meet-up. Oh, and maybe your camera if you'll want to take pics. That should be it :thumbup:! I can't wait to meet you on Saturday!

Yay! My husband, Matt, will be happy to hear he won't be the only male there :D!!! Sounds like we'll actually have a few males at this one. That's great!

Could we please get a count on who's attending that can bring an x-pen? I want to make sure we'll have at least 2-3 available. I will volunteer Lauren's since I know she's coming, and I'm sure she won't mind me volunteering hers since we use hers at all the meet-ups :D (thanks Lauren). So...are there 1 or 2 other people who would be willing to bring theirs?

Also, as a note, the parking lot in front of the restaurant is pretty limited, and I suspect they'll be full since it's Mother's Day weekend...SO...if you aren't lucky enough to get a spot there, what I always do is pull up long enough to unload my car (especially if you're carrying an x-pen), and then if you turn right out of the parking lot, you will see another parking lot on your right. Now...I've only parked there once, so my memory is failing me on directions exactly, but there's a park near the restaurant, so this other parking lot is in association with the park. If you haven't seen the entrance to it by the time you get to the next light/intersection, then take a right at that intersection, and you should see the opening for the lot there. I think it may be around the corner from the restaurant. Then, there's a sidewalk that will lead you from that parking lot right up to the restaurant (I presume it's actually a walking path for the park). It will make more sense when you're actually there seeing the place...

LOL! Simba is my furbaby! :D So count me in for 3 total! I'm sooo excited!

count me in, but i still have to run it by my boyfriend.. this will be my first YT meetup!! i LOVE the dog beach!! go there a couple times a month! this sounds like a great time.. can't wait!! i'll post back tonight to let everyone know for sure if i'm coming but i can almost say i'll be there, plus 1, my boyfriend, oh and 1 little furbaby.. also, i have an X-pen too..

OK. I have you down for 2 humans for the reservation :thumbup:! I thought Simba was an interesting name for a human baby :rolleyes:, but who am I to judge :D. I love "The Lion King", and I just thought maybe you were a big fan as well :p;)!!! It's an adorable name for a little Yorkie! See you on Saturday!

Sounds like we're going to have a great turnout! We'll have so much fun!

Too bad it can't be a little warmer! What happened to our warm weather?!?!

LOL! I haven't even checked the forecast. Guess we'll just put on a jacket and enjoy the crisp air :thumbup:!

okay, it's for sure, we'll be there!

Excellent! If you could bring your x-pen too, I'd really appreciate it. That should give us at least 2, which should be plenty of space for the 15 babies I have in the "head count" so far...