2009 International YorkieTalk Meetup [Alexandria, VA] - Page 4 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

2blkcatsmom · 07-22-2008, 07:37 PM

im not sure if i should drive or fly im scared to drive i just got my licence for the first time im 28 . i live in a small town and going to that area would scare me thats so close to dc so i know traffic will be a big problem for me . but if i fly i will need a ride every place we go but on the plus side i have no one coming with me and no yorkie but i still want to come. im torn with do i want a yorkie or a pomeranian thats why i have no dog yet but i made it a long way i had 10 dogs on my list and im down too 2 dog breeds . my husband also wants a yorkie he does not like poms . the problem we also have is with breeders we have a 2 and 4 year old boys people boys not dogs lol so we wait and see . so any advice on my 2 breeds

jadey · 07-22-2008, 07:57 PM

The nearest airport is Reagan National Airport. Also there is another airport Washington Dulles. A lot of things to do in Old town Alexandria.

scrapindee · 07-22-2008, 08:15 PM

You're torturing me!!!

Lovin' Gracie · 07-23-2008, 11:48 AM

ooohhh...we can't wait! We live in Alexandria---definitely a "dog-town."

RebelBelle · 07-23-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 2blkcatsmom

im not sure if i should drive or fly im scared to drive i just got my licence for the first time im 28 . i live in a small town and going to that area would scare me thats so close to dc so i know traffic will be a big problem for me . but if i fly i will need a ride every place we go but on the plus side i have no one coming with me and no yorkie but i still want to come. im torn with do i want a yorkie or a pomeranian thats why i have no dog yet but i made it a long way i had 10 dogs on my list and im down too 2 dog breeds . my husband also wants a yorkie he does not like poms . the problem we also have is with breeders we have a 2 and 4 year old boys people boys not dogs lol so we wait and see . so any advice on my 2 breeds

I hope you get to make it. The meetup isn't until next year so by then you may have a cute little yorkie furbaby! It looks like you're from North Carolina so maybe you could coordinate with another YT member from that area and you could travel to the meetup together and share a room. That would be such a great way to get to know your YT family.

RebelBelle · 07-23-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovin' Gracie

ooohhh...we can't wait! We live in Alexandria---definitely a "dog-town."

How exciting for you! Feel free to post or PM any of the committee members about any "must dos" from a natives point of view.

4yorkiemom · 07-23-2008, 12:31 PM

We are already planning to attend!

We just survived Save A Yorkie Rescue's Annual Yorkie Day in Reading, PA (July 12th). It was at the Sheraton which is a pet friendly hotel and they waived the pet fee ($50) for us ($119/night). There were 150 people with over 200 pups in the Ballroom. Registration (and it included a buffet dinner) was $40/pp. There were a few YTers there and it was great to meet everyone! Hopefully you can find a great affordable place for everyone to stay.

flutterby · 07-23-2008, 01:57 PM

We definitely plan on attending this one. It's a 3hr drive and we just did it two months ago! I can't wait to see more details.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 07-23-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 2blkcatsmom

im not sure if i should drive or fly im scared to drive i just got my licence for the first time im 28 . i live in a small town and going to that area would scare me thats so close to dc so i know traffic will be a big problem for me . but if i fly i will need a ride every place we go but on the plus side i have no one coming with me and no yorkie but i still want to come. im torn with do i want a yorkie or a pomeranian thats why i have no dog yet but i made it a long way i had 10 dogs on my list and im down too 2 dog breeds . my husband also wants a yorkie he does not like poms . the problem we also have is with breeders we have a 2 and 4 year old boys people boys not dogs lol so we wait and see . so any advice on my 2 breeds

I would say get a Yorkie! hehe...Look at me I have 4 Yorkie and 2 Maltese...hehe

spoiledgirls · 07-23-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2blkcatsmom

im not sure if i should drive or fly im scared to drive i just got my licence for the first time im 28 . i live in a small town and going to that area would scare me thats so close to dc so i know traffic will be a big problem for me . but if i fly i will need a ride every place we go but on the plus side i have no one coming with me and no yorkie but i still want to come. im torn with do i want a yorkie or a pomeranian thats why i have no dog yet but i made it a long way i had 10 dogs on my list and im down too 2 dog breeds . my husband also wants a yorkie he does not like poms . the problem we also have is with breeders we have a 2 and 4 year old boys people boys not dogs lol so we wait and see . so any advice on my 2 breeds

YORKIE!!!! They are such a joy, and do not shed at all!!! Where as pomeranians, you need to have lots of time to groom them, for they shed a ton!

Shelby&Seymour · 07-23-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

I am Hoping and Praying and Begging and well you get the Idea that We will be able to come. I will just have to put a Huge guilt trip on hubby for all his JEEP stuff he does

I am sure we'll work it out some how.
also If you need any help with anything . Just let me know.

I also want to say that Lisa and all the other Ladies Did a Hell of a Job with the 2008 meet up and I wish I could do more than just say thank you to them.
I was proud that I got to meet them all and the 2009 committee will have some Huge shoes to fill but I am sure they will do a FAB job

Very Well Said Lori.
We will probably be there in 2009...... unless issues arise.

yorkiegirl83 · 07-23-2008, 07:03 PM

I am so excited, I am definitely coming to this years meetup! I am just so happy to be able to meet everyone and all the cute furbabies too!

Jennieliz14 · 07-23-2008, 08:19 PM

Score! It's 45 minutes for me! Alexandria is a beautiful, beautiful city, but it can get pretty humid in late summer. Here is another site to poke around at.
City of Alexandria, Virginia
And I may just be biased bc I was raised here, but DC area traffic isn't half as scary as it's made out to be!

RONLYNN · 07-23-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KimberlySRN

How exciting! I can't wait for more details.

We will have to fly out, anyone else from Ca going?

I'm in CA and I'm sure Teddi and I will be going!!

highonart · 07-24-2008, 06:46 AM

The DC area is a great location with so much to see and do! All Americans should visit there at least once in their lives, so plan some extra time to do the all the sites if you haven't already. Arlington and the Vietnam Wall Memorial are particularly moving.

As for the meet-up, I am new to Yorkietalk. I found you because my baby has encephalitis. So I am just now exploring what goes on here. What do you do at the meet-up? Can we bring our Maltese too, or is it just Yorkies?

Thanks for the information and the site - you have really been helpful with my Crissey's illness.

07-22-2008, 07:57 PM	#47
jadey Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NOVA Posts: 16	The nearest airport is Reagan National Airport. Also there is another airport Washington Dulles. A lot of things to do in Old town Alexandria. __________________ deuci daeroni maddie cupcake tippy Last edited by jadey; 07-22-2008 at 08:00 PM.

07-22-2008, 08:15 PM	#48
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	You're torturing me!!! __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

07-23-2008, 01:57 PM	#53
flutterby YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 402	We definitely plan on attending this one. It's a 3hr drive and we just did it two months ago! I can't wait to see more details. __________________ Kenya - Mommy to Brooklynn , Bailey , Bella (biewer), and Peyton

07-23-2008, 08:19 PM	#58
Jennieliz14 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 266	Score! It's 45 minutes for me! Alexandria is a beautiful, beautiful city, but it can get pretty humid in late summer. Here is another site to poke around at. City of Alexandria, Virginia And I may just be biased bc I was raised here, but DC area traffic isn't half as scary as it's made out to be! __________________ Jennifer and Olivia www.dogster.com/?167269

07-24-2008, 06:46 AM	#60
highonart Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 54	Great Location The DC area is a great location with so much to see and do! All Americans should visit there at least once in their lives, so plan some extra time to do the all the sites if you haven't already. Arlington and the Vietnam Wall Memorial are particularly moving. As for the meet-up, I am new to Yorkietalk. I found you because my baby has encephalitis. So I am just now exploring what goes on here. What do you do at the meet-up? Can we bring our Maltese too, or is it just Yorkies? Thanks for the information and the site - you have really been helpful with my Crissey's illness.

07-22-2008, 07:37 PM	#46
2blkcatsmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: elizabeth city,NC Posts: 190	im not sure if i should drive or fly im scared to drive i just got my licence for the first time im 28 . i live in a small town and going to that area would scare me thats so close to dc so i know traffic will be a big problem for me . but if i fly i will need a ride every place we go but on the plus side i have no one coming with me and no yorkie but i still want to come. im torn with do i want a yorkie or a pomeranian thats why i have no dog yet but i made it a long way i had 10 dogs on my list and im down too 2 dog breeds . my husband also wants a yorkie he does not like poms . the problem we also have is with breeders we have a 2 and 4 year old boys people boys not dogs lol so we wait and see . so any advice on my 2 breeds

07-23-2008, 11:48 AM	#49
Lovin' Gracie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 123	ooohhh...we can't wait! We live in Alexandria---definitely a "dog-town."

07-23-2008, 12:31 PM	#52
4yorkiemom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 210	We are already planning to attend! We just survived Save A Yorkie Rescue's Annual Yorkie Day in Reading, PA (July 12th). It was at the Sheraton which is a pet friendly hotel and they waived the pet fee ($50) for us ($119/night). There were 150 people with over 200 pups in the Ballroom. Registration (and it included a buffet dinner) was $40/pp. There were a few YTers there and it was great to meet everyone! Hopefully you can find a great affordable place for everyone to stay.

07-23-2008, 07:03 PM	#57
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	I am so excited, I am definitely coming to this years meetup! I am just so happy to be able to meet everyone and all the cute furbabies too!