Park Bench Cafe - Huntington Beach, CA

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

My bad! I meant tomorrow, to the Dog Show in Pomona where I'll be meeting Lisa & Sukoshi for the first time and also to introduce them to Janelle (Surfie & Tiki). But I'm super super excited to meet you an Mango the Saturday after!

That park looks huge! Since you go there, you need to let us know where in the park to meet!

I PMed Lauren about that earlier, and she said she'd go by there and verify the gate we want to enter at, and that she'd post a pic so there's no confusion! So...stay tuned!

I'm VERY excited to meet this little Mango critter. Sounds like a ball of energy!

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

If I do come down, I'll just have my friend take me to the park. She has two Yorkies herself. I don't know if I want to drive down or just "wing" it. If I'm allowed two dogs in one carrier, then flying it will be.

It would be great if you could join us, and YES, definitely have your friend bring her babies too. Is she a YTer? I think you're only allowed 2 dogs in 1 carrier if they're both under 6 months old, but you could check with your specific airline to verify.

[laurenr]

Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

My bad! I meant tomorrow, to the Dog Show in Pomona where I'll be meeting Lisa & Sukoshi for the first time and also to introduce them to Janelle (Surfie & Tiki). But I'm super super excited to meet you an Mango the Saturday after!

That park looks huge! Since you go there, you need to let us know where in the park to meet!

Hhmmmm.... must be my addled brain that is the reason for the confusion. I am sooooooo jealous y'all are meeting at that Dog Show!. Don't forget to post lots of pics..... are you all taking your furbabies?
Anyhoooooo... I shall console myself with thoughts of June 9th.... only 2 weeks away!!!

Enjoy yourselves at the dog show!! Keep your babies close to you and safe!

[laurenr]

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

I PMed Lauren about that earlier, and she said she'd go by there and verify the gate we want to enter at, and that she'd post a pic so there's no confusion! So...stay tuned!

I'm VERY excited to meet this little Mango critter. Sounds like a ball of energy!

Yes, I will definitely verify the gate and find a meeting place close to the parking lot that we will all find easily. We simply cannot allow confused YT's to go wandering endlessly around the park, seeking each other...
My little Mango critter....LOL... more like a whole basket of balls in the energy department...... I swear she is just so comical, it's like having a live-in stand up (on all paws) comedienne.

[Yorkiedaze]

It would be great if you could join us, and YES, definitely have your friend bring her babies too. Is she a YTer? I think you're only allowed 2 dogs in 1 carrier if they're both under 6 months old, but you could check with your specific airline to verify.
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Lisa - Sukoshi's Mom

She isn't a YTer, but I plan on asking her to join. When I was with the Yorkie Rescue, I got her into it too. She's such a wonderful dog mom.

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Corinne and Lauren (and YorkieDaze, if you think you and your friend can go) - What time works best for you on Saturday, June 9th? I'm open all day, so whatever you guys think.

[laurenr]

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

Corinne and Lauren (and YorkieDaze, if you think you and your friend can go) - What time works best for you on Saturday, June 9th? I'm open all day, so whatever you guys think.

How about 1:00PM or later? Does that work for everybody? The later the better, because earlier, the park is just crazy - ball games, picnics, etc.I am getting sooooo excited to meet you all!!!And this is Mango doing her happy dance.... we call it the "Mango Tango".

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

Is there an off leash area at Yorba Park?

According to their website http://www.ocparks.com/yorbapark/def...Show=parkrules, it says "Dogs must be restrained by a leash at all times (6 foot maximum)", so I don't think there's an off leash area. Maybe that's safer for everyone's first meeting though?!

[Dan & Corinne]

1:00 pm works for me! Leash is good too!

I can't wait!!!

[Sukoshi's Mom]

I decided to post a separate thread about our June 9th meet-up, so the discussions here don't get lost in the shuffle. You can read the details and post replies about the meet-up at http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...24#post1145824.

Thanks!

[dcelmo]

Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

Are there any "Native Californians"? I think my hubby Dan is the only one! LOL!

I've been in California since 1982 and I still play tour guide when friends and family come to visit! It's a life time job when you live here!

Yes, there are a few of us "native Californians", left. I was born in San Bernardino and have lived most of my life in California. Lived in Vegas for 16 months,(hated it), moved back to southern Cal and have been here since. It really is a great place to be. We have the best weather all year long.

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by slixs

thanks so much for the info on fasion island we took lilo and stich last sat . we had a great time we even ate lunch at a great itialian resturant . we went in lots of stores and were very welcome in fact a lot of stores had water bowls for the dogs.

Cal - What was the name of the itailian restaurant they let you take Lilo and Stitch into? My husband and I are thinking about going there, but we aren't sure where to eat...

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

Cal - What was the name of the itailian restaurant they let you take Lilo and Stitch into? My husband and I are thinking about going there, but we aren't sure where to eat...

OK...LOL...I answered my own question! I called Fashion Island and asked, and the lady told me they only had 1 Itailian Restaurant, so then I called that restaurant, and the guy confirmed they ARE pet-friendly, so we took Sukoshi to Fashion Island today, and we ate at Francoli Gourmet Emporio. The food was very yummy, and they were very nice to Sukoshi (who, incidentally, was an angel laying in her stroller while Mommy and Daddy enjoyed a nice meal). Then, we took her for some shopping, bought her a couple new outfits , you know...the usual! (She is SO spoiled)!!!!!!!! It was a nice day out!

[laurenr]

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

OK...LOL...I answered my own question! I called Fashion Island and asked, and the lady told me they only had 1 Itailian Restaurant, so then I called that restaurant, and the guy confirmed they ARE pet-friendly, so we took Sukoshi to Fashion Island today, and we ate at Francoli Gourmet Emporio. The food was very yummy, and they were very nice to Sukoshi (who, incidentally, was an angel laying in her stroller while Mommy and Daddy enjoyed a nice meal). Then, we took her for some shopping, bought her a couple new outfits , you know...the usual! (She is SO spoiled)!!!!!!!! It was a nice day out!

Hey Lisa!!! Soooo..... you took your little girl to Fashion Island yesterday!!! I love Francoli's.... their food is totally yummy. I'm thinking I should maybe get a stroller for Mango as well. Is yours the same as Misty's? What did you buy for Sukoshi? Did her Mommy get anything for herself?

Yesterday we took Mango to the historic district in Old Town Orange; Mango had an absolute blast!!! She bounced around on her leash.... stopping every few seconds to do her little Mango Tango dance in front of anybody and everybody...(she's never met a person she shouldn't say hello to, you see). We ate at an old converted gas station... such a cute place, also very dog friendly. There were quite a few people there with their dogs; the one sitting next to us was sooooo huge, when he opened his mouth to yawn, Mango nearly ran right in! It was such fun, besides the food being fab, the waiters brought little bowls of water for the doggies. Mango sat in her bag and chewed on her Nylabone, while Jack and I chowed down HUGE hamburgers. Then we strolled around, looking at the cute old houses with the front porches. I love old neighborhoods, but am sorely starved for them in California. I soooo want a front porch to hang out on and watch the world go by, with my baby snuggled on my lap.
Hugs to you, and give Sukoshi a skosh for me,
Lauren

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by laurenr

Hey Lisa!!! Soooo..... you took your little girl to Fashion Island yesterday!!! I love Francoli's.... their food is totally yummy. I'm thinking I should maybe get a stroller for Mango as well. Is yours the same as Misty's? What did you buy for Sukoshi? Did her Mommy get anything for herself?

Yesterday we took Mango to the historic district in Old Town Orange; Mango had an absolute blast!!! She bounced around on her leash.... stopping every few seconds to do her little Mango Tango dance in front of anybody and everybody...(she's never met a person she shouldn't say hello to, you see). We ate at an old converted gas station... such a cute place, also very dog friendly. There were quite a few people there with their dogs; the one sitting next to us was sooooo huge, when he opened his mouth to yawn, Mango nearly ran right in! It was such fun, besides the food being fab, the waiters brought little bowls of water for the doggies. Mango sat in her bag and chewed on her Nylabone, while Jack and I chowed down HUGE hamburgers. Then we strolled around, looking at the cute old houses with the front porches. I love old neighborhoods, but am sorely starved for them in California. I soooo want a front porch to hang out on and watch the world go by, with my baby snuggled on my lap.
Hugs to you, and give Sukoshi a skosh for me,
Lauren

Yep...mine is the same as Misty's (the pink Pet Gear one). We actually bought them from two different PetSmarts, but on the same day. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! I definitely recommend one, although I rigged up this tether for it to put Sukoshi on before I ever used it, and I'm thinking Mango would require something similar. Like Mango, Sukoshi wants to say, "Hi" to EVERYONE, so I knew she may try to get out without some sort of restraint (sure, I can zip it all up and enclose her...but what fun is that?!?!?!). So, I just wrapped one of Sukoshi's leashes around the stroller handle, and then fed it into the stroller via the zipper on the back corner, and I left it just long enough that she can reach the front, but if she jumps out (which she's done twice now), she's just hanging by the side of the stroller on her harness for two seconds until I put her back in. I didn't want it long enough that she could crash into the cement below on her way down, and I didn't want to leave her with no tether, to where she'd get out and away from me ! But, if you do something like that to keep Mango attached, then I'm sure Mango and Mommy would BOTH love it!

Let's see...what did I buy for Sukoshi yesterday? She got a t-shirt that says "Yorkie to Happiness" (get it?...Your Key to Happiness...LOL ...LOVE IT), a new dress, some new hair accessories, 3 "Ruffles" from Three Dog Bakery, a new collar, and ... well ... I think that's it. What did Mommy get? Hmmm...NOTHING! Isn't that always the case?!?!? All the money goes to our children !!!

Your time in Old Town Orange sounds fabulous. Maybe that should be next on my agenda of places to check out with hubby and Sukoshi!

Oh, and I'll give Sukoshi a Skosh from you just as soon as I get home to her!