2009 International YorkieTalk Meetup - Alexandria, VA - July 17 to 19, 2009 - Page 35 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

RebelBelle · 05-11-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cooper.s.7

I live in the area and my Yorkie and Friends Group are attending and traveling from their homes each day. Also, many of the members want to know what activities are planned for Friday and Saturday. They feel the price point is very expensive for a two-day event. I am going to be one of the vendors on Saturday. Check out my website: Pawsitively Uptown Boutique, couture jewelry and accessories for the posh

Looking forward in meeting everyone and having everyone meet my 3 LOVES!

We are working on an itinerary and should have everything confirmed pretty soon. However I can easily explain the registration costs. About 50% of the registration fees are going towards the catered dinner on Saturday night. We have been assured that the food at the Sheraton is incredible and well worth the cost. The rest of the registration fees are going towards the cost of renting the ballroom for all of Saturday.

The Sheraton was chosen because is was one of only 2 hotels that would allow us to A) have that many pets on site and B) allow us to bring pets into the ballroom during the meeting and dinner. The costs of the other willing venue were almost double the prices we got at the Sheraton.

LuvmyYorkies2 · 05-11-2009, 10:27 AM

I'm getting so excited and can't wait to meet everyone!!! I don't think anyone answered my previous question though....even though I purchased raffle tickets with my registration, will there be an opportunity to purchase more at the meetup before the drawing???

cooper.s.7 · 05-11-2009, 10:40 AM

I will pass the information about the Saturday Night dinner along. I do not think they knew about the dinner. Looking forward to a great weekend.
Also, there are several events that allow dogs. Mt. Vernon allows you to walk their grounds with your pets. Also, there is a great winery that allows dogs.
It is called Barrel Oak Winery. It is about an hour west of Alexandria. For those Yorkie owners who will be around on Sunday, it would be a great time.
Old Towne Alexandria is pet friendly so all the stores allow pets and restaurants allow dogs in outside seating. Please, contact me for any questions or concerns.

RebelBelle · 05-12-2009, 12:44 PM

Just a reminder... All hotel reservations must be made NO LATER THAN 5:00PM on June 16th, 2009.

RebelBelle · 05-12-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvmyYorkies2

I'm getting so excited and can't wait to meet everyone!!! I don't think anyone answered my previous question though....even though I purchased raffle tickets with my registration, will there be an opportunity to purchase more at the meetup before the drawing???

YES! There will definitely be time to purchase more raffle tickets once we get to the meetup.

RebelBelle · 05-13-2009, 06:05 AM

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!

Admin along with the 2009 Meetup Team are so excited about the meetup that we have decided to lower the registration fee to $85 for the rest of the registration period! Time is running out so register today...

We cannot WAIT to meet everyone in Alexandria!

saphire · 05-13-2009, 10:07 AM

What a great idea, especially in these tough times!

I am looking forward to meeting lots and lots of people and their babies!

cory · 05-13-2009, 10:28 AM

I just wanted to say how excited I am about going to Virginia and meeting all of you. I've paid my registration and booked my hotel so I'm all set to go. I just have to decide now which of my girls I'll be bringing. I initially thought Mica but the problem with her is that she is so particular about where she goes pee. I'm going to miss her so much though if I don't bring her. The trip is so long from Canada and very little time in between connecting flights. She basically won't be able to go potty from the time we leave home until arriving at the Washington airport. The last time we traveled with all three girls she literally would not pee until we arrived at our destination. Lindi will use pee pads and Maggie is a good traveler so I may bring her instead. Lindi is quite goofy and unpredicatable so I'm not sure how she'll be by July. I'd really appreciate any suggestions that any of you have.

Pettysmith · 05-14-2009, 05:47 PM

Cory, you have to bring them all. I can't wait to see them in person.

saphire · 05-15-2009, 03:49 AM

"My bags are packed
I'm ready to go"

Well almost, as it's autumn here now, I am putting some of my summer clothes aside for THE trip!

How exciting is this... tra la, tra la!

RebelBelle · 05-15-2009, 06:13 AM

VERY EXCITING HAPPENINGS AT THE 2009 MEETUP!

Mike AKA Alaskayorkie and Eddie have offered to provide an agility demonstration followed by a question and answer session. Since there is nothing cuter than a well trained yorkie with a bunch of neat tricks, I know everyone will want to be there to learn how to be as cool as Mike and Eddie!!!

Bonnie's Mom · 05-15-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RebelBelle

VERY EXCITING HAPPENINGS AT THE 2009 MEETUP!

Mike AKA Alaskayorkie and Eddie have offered to provide an agility demonstration followed by a question and answer session. Since there is nothing cuter than a well trained yorkie with a bunch of neat tricks, I know everyone will want to be there to learn how to be as cool as Mike and Eddie!!!

That might be worth the price of the ticket right there

RebelBelle · 05-15-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonnie's Mom

That might be worth the price of the ticket right there

Are you saying that getting to meet me isn't worth the ticket price?!

chattiesmom · 05-16-2009, 08:23 AM

Our very own MeganS

has agreed (or has been strongarmed

) into singing for us. She is incredibly talented and having her perform at dinner is something exciting to look forward to!!!!!

Thank you Megan for agreeing to share your talents with your YT family.

cory · 05-16-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Pettysmith

Cory, you have to bring them all. I can't wait to see them in person.

Belinda, do you think anyone at the airport would notice if I had three in one travel kennel.

05-11-2009, 10:27 AM	#512
LuvmyYorkies2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,739	I'm getting so excited and can't wait to meet everyone!!! I don't think anyone answered my previous question though....even though I purchased raffle tickets with my registration, will there be an opportunity to purchase more at the meetup before the drawing??? __________________ Yolanda I Love My Girls Diva & Foxxy & Lexi

05-11-2009, 10:40 AM	#513
cooper.s.7 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 22	Answers I will pass the information about the Saturday Night dinner along. I do not think they knew about the dinner. Looking forward to a great weekend. Also, there are several events that allow dogs. Mt. Vernon allows you to walk their grounds with your pets. Also, there is a great winery that allows dogs. It is called Barrel Oak Winery. It is about an hour west of Alexandria. For those Yorkie owners who will be around on Sunday, it would be a great time. Old Towne Alexandria is pet friendly so all the stores allow pets and restaurants allow dogs in outside seating. Please, contact me for any questions or concerns.

05-12-2009, 12:44 PM	#514
RebelBelle Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 2,597	Just a reminder... All hotel reservations must be made NO LATER THAN 5:00PM on June 16th, 2009. __________________ Misty & Jamie

05-13-2009, 06:05 AM	#516
RebelBelle Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 2,597	MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!! Admin along with the 2009 Meetup Team are so excited about the meetup that we have decided to lower the registration fee to $85 for the rest of the registration period! Time is running out so register today... We cannot WAIT to meet everyone in Alexandria! __________________ Misty & Jamie

05-13-2009, 10:07 AM	#517
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	What a great idea, especially in these tough times! I am looking forward to meeting lots and lots of people and their babies! __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

05-13-2009, 10:28 AM	#518
cory BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Canada Posts: 471	I just wanted to say how excited I am about going to Virginia and meeting all of you. I've paid my registration and booked my hotel so I'm all set to go. I just have to decide now which of my girls I'll be bringing. I initially thought Mica but the problem with her is that she is so particular about where she goes pee. I'm going to miss her so much though if I don't bring her. The trip is so long from Canada and very little time in between connecting flights. She basically won't be able to go potty from the time we leave home until arriving at the Washington airport. The last time we traveled with all three girls she literally would not pee until we arrived at our destination. Lindi will use pee pads and Maggie is a good traveler so I may bring her instead. Lindi is quite goofy and unpredicatable so I'm not sure how she'll be by July. I'd really appreciate any suggestions that any of you have.

05-14-2009, 05:47 PM	#519
Pettysmith Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 229	Cory, you have to bring them all. I can't wait to see them in person. __________________ Belinda, Barkley & MollyGizmo RIP http://www.barkleycouture.com/ https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ba...34616166614056

05-15-2009, 03:49 AM	#520
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	"My bags are packed I'm ready to go" Well almost, as it's autumn here now, I am putting some of my summer clothes aside for THE trip! How exciting is this... tra la, tra la! __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

05-15-2009, 06:13 AM	#521
RebelBelle Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 2,597	VERY EXCITING HAPPENINGS AT THE 2009 MEETUP! Mike AKA Alaskayorkie and Eddie have offered to provide an agility demonstration followed by a question and answer session. Since there is nothing cuter than a well trained yorkie with a bunch of neat tricks, I know everyone will want to be there to learn how to be as cool as Mike and Eddie!!! __________________ Misty & Jamie

05-16-2009, 08:23 AM	#524
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Yet another exciting announcement!!!!!! Our very own MeganS has agreed (or has been strongarmed ) into singing for us. She is incredibly talented and having her perform at dinner is something exciting to look forward to!!!!! Thank you Megan for agreeing to share your talents with your YT family. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com Last edited by chattiesmom; 05-16-2009 at 08:26 AM.