2009 International YorkieTalk Meetup [Alexandria, VA]

[RebelBelle]

Hey guys! I know ya'll are still waiting. We promise to get you the GREAT news ASAP. We just want to make sure that we everything worked out and in writing first. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO PATIENT!

[twalla]

Originally Posted by RebelBelle

Hey guys! I know ya'll are still waiting. We promise to get you the GREAT news ASAP. We just want to make sure that we everything worked out and in writing first. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO PATIENT!

Thanks!

[Tnyorkiemom]

Originally Posted by RebelBelle

Hey guys! I know ya'll are still waiting. We promise to get you the GREAT news ASAP. We just want to make sure that we everything worked out and in writing first. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO PATIENT!

ok Misty..but you know you are pushing it with the patient thing....lol...just kidding around...but hurry up already...can you tell the waiting is getting to me...lol....keep up the good job....

[RebelBelle]

Well in the mean time....... I would love for ya'll to post any ideas you have and things you would love to do AT the meetup! The planning team wants to do everything possible to make the 2009 Meetup awesome for all the members in attendance.

[Tnyorkiemom]

i just need to know when...the rest can come later...i have a big summer and it is according to when as to whether or not i can even come...

[shawnzeppi]

What to do in Alexandria at the meet up? I'll give it a shot...

How about a walking tour of Old Towne with the Yorkies invited? A visit to the closest dog park for little dogs is always fun. A tour of the monuments in DC with our Yorkies (they will not be allowed in some, but with lots of us going, and not all the Yorkies attending we will have plenty of doggy sitters.

Renting bikes and riding to Mt Vernon on the George Washington Parkway trail is a lot of fun from Old Towne. Could bring some of the little guys too with the right equipment (they would not be allowed in Mt Vernon of course). Then there are the humans-only traditional DC activities, such as touring the Smithsonian or other mall attractions. Kennedy Center, River cruises, side trip to Smithsonian Air and Space Annex at Dulles, attend a Nats baseball game; there are many options. A trip to Great Falls could also be a lot of fun and makes for a great hike (lots of dogs too).

What needs to be done IMO is list potential activities and canvas interest from the group of likely attendees.

Shawn

[2blkcatsmom]

what about a grooming class for people that do not know how to cut and style yorkshire terrier and or a bbq or pizza party

[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by shawnzeppi

What to do in Alexandria at the meet up? I'll give it a shot...

How about a walking tour of Old Towne with the Yorkies invited? A visit to the closest dog park for little dogs is always fun. A tour of the monuments in DC with our Yorkies (they will not be allowed in some, but with lots of us going, and not all the Yorkies attending we will have plenty of doggy sitters.

Renting bikes and riding to Mt Vernon on the George Washington Parkway trail is a lot of fun from Old Towne. Could bring some of the little guys too with the right equipment (they would not be allowed in Mt Vernon of course). Then there are the humans-only traditional DC activities, such as touring the Smithsonian or other mall attractions. Kennedy Center, River cruises, side trip to Smithsonian Air and Space Annex at Dulles, attend a Nats baseball game; there are many options. A trip to Great Falls could also be a lot of fun and makes for a great hike (lots of dogs too).

What needs to be done IMO is list potential activities and canvas interest from the group of likely attendees.

Shawn

For future ref., dogs ARE allowed in Mt. Vernon (on the grounds, but not in the mansion or museum).

[RebelBelle]

Originally Posted by shawnzeppi

What to do in Alexandria at the meet up? I'll give it a shot...

How about a walking tour of Old Towne with the Yorkies invited? A visit to the closest dog park for little dogs is always fun. A tour of the monuments in DC with our Yorkies (they will not be allowed in some, but with lots of us going, and not all the Yorkies attending we will have plenty of doggy sitters.

Renting bikes and riding to Mt Vernon on the George Washington Parkway trail is a lot of fun from Old Towne. Could bring some of the little guys too with the right equipment (they would not be allowed in Mt Vernon of course). Then there are the humans-only traditional DC activities, such as touring the Smithsonian or other mall attractions. Kennedy Center, River cruises, side trip to Smithsonian Air and Space Annex at Dulles, attend a Nats baseball game; there are many options. A trip to Great Falls could also be a lot of fun and makes for a great hike (lots of dogs too).

What needs to be done IMO is list potential activities and canvas interest from the group of likely attendees.

Shawn

Thanks for all the GREAT ideas! I'm actually turning the meetup into a week long vacation so hopefully I'll be able to fit alot of that stuff in. Walking around Old Town is a great idea! And actually there is a company that does dog friendly river cruises.

Originally Posted by 2blkcatsmom

what about a grooming class for people that do not know how to cut and style yorkshire terrier and or a bbq or pizza party

I think grooming is a great topic! Thanks for that idea.

[RebelBelle]

[Gingergirlsmom]

[4yorkiemom]

Originally Posted by 2blkcatsmom

what about a grooming class for people that do not know how to cut and style yorkshire terrier and or a bbq or pizza party

I love this idea!!! Having 4 pups - grooming is expensive.

Maybe the hotel will have a courtyard area where we can bbq.

[shawnzeppi]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

For future ref., dogs ARE allowed in Mt. Vernon (on the grounds, but not in the mansion or museum).

I stand corrected, its right on the web site: "Dogs that are not service animals are welcome at Mount Vernon, however they are not permitted in the Mansion, the theaters of the Ford Orientation Center, or the galleries of the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center".

George Washington's Mount Vernon - Customs and Courtesies

Amazingly refreshing attitude towards our canine companions

Weird, too, since I have been there maybe a half a dozen times over the years and must have blanked all the dogs out of my memory, or else it has not always been the policy. Anyway that is great news, and again there will be plenty of yorkie sitters available for taking turns seeing the mansion.

[chattiesmom]

[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by shawnzeppi

I stand corrected, its right on the web site: "Dogs that are not service animals are welcome at Mount Vernon, however they are not permitted in the Mansion, the theaters of the Ford Orientation Center, or the galleries of the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center".

George Washington's Mount Vernon - Customs and Courtesies

Amazingly refreshing attitude towards our canine companions

Weird, too, since I have been there maybe a half a dozen times over the years and must have blanked all the dogs out of my memory, or else it has not always been the policy. Anyway that is great news, and again there will be plenty of yorkie sitters available for taking turns seeing the mansion.

Ugh, now that I'm reading what I wrote it's sounds snippy...I didn't mean it that way, I was just in a hurry and excited to let you know. We've only seen the occasional dog there, but gosh, wouldn't it be a gorgeous setting for a pic of all of our yorkies? I know it won't happen, not enough time and it's pretty costly to get in if you aren't going to see the mansion. We have season passes and still haven't made it there with the guys, although I keep meaning to.