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Sukoshi's Mom · 10-19-2007, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Once we're confirmed with the date for sure, I'm also going to check into transportation companies. I have a vision that from the MI/OH/IN/IL areas we can charter a luxury coach bus to pick up everyone at a meeting point, with pee pads lining the walk way and we can begin the party on the way since everyone on this coach could start getting to know each other and celebrating right away!!!!!!

That sounds like so much fun Jodie!!! Do you think you could swing by and pick me up in CA?!?!?

mistyinca · 10-19-2007, 07:25 AM

I haven't followed this thread in a long time. I was just wondering if a date and location has been set yet.

I just now looked at a map. Dang! I didn't realize MO was so far up there! LOL...not too great on my US geography. For some reason, I thought it was closer down there by Texas.

twalla · 10-19-2007, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mistyinca

I haven't followed this thread in a long time. I was just wondering if a date and location has been set yet.

I just now looked at a map. Dang! I didn't realize MO was so far up there! LOL...not too great on my US geography. For some reason, I thought it was closer down there by Texas.

Well come to Texas Misty and we can ride together, lol

Tiger's Mom · 10-19-2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

I WISH we had the luxury of choosing our hotel based on cost (that's what I envisioned - putting this great event out there, offering to book so many rooms at these hotels, and then they all fight over our business

, and whoever gives us the cheapest rates WINS

), but at this point, it looks like I can only convince 1 to have us at all (although I followed-up with the 2nd hotel yesterday, and although they STILL haven't returned my call, I'm hopeful...but last I talked to the lady, she was checking with her GM about having SO MANY dogs there at once

, and since she's not returning my calls now, I'm not sure she could convince the upper management

). I have the one that HAS checked with upper management and gotten approval working up other numbers right now (banquet room fees, dinner cost, etc.), but the room rate he's given me so far is $139 (approx. $70/night for members sharing a room). He says that's the best they can do, only I did ask him in my last e-mail if that was a discounted rate or not, because I think if we're bringing this many people to his hotel, the least he can do is give us a discount of some sort, but I'm assuming that is a discounted rate since he says that's the best he can do...as though they've helped out us with the $139 price. He also didn't mention a pet fee in his last e-mail, so the list of questions I have him working on now includes whether or not there is an additional pet fee on top of that, and if so, if it is refundable upon check-out. At the very least, I would hope they would discount or waive the normal pet fee, again, with so many people coming to this, but I'll see what he responds, and I'll go from there. His price is actually about $30 cheaper per night than the Sheraton gave us, before they changed their mind about us staying there. Do you guys have a set $ figure in mind that you are willing to pay, and then anything above that, you won't be able to go? I would hate for anyone to miss out because of cost, but my hands are kinda tied at this point since only the one hotel wants us

.

Lisa, it seems none of the hotels in the area are eagerly wanting our business.

The best you can do is just post what the price is and everyone will just either say am in or NOT

I know this is not an easy task so thank you so much for all the work you do to get this going . . . .can't wait to squeeze sukoshi

mistyinca · 10-19-2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by twalla

Well come to Texas Misty and we can ride together, lol

That sounds like fun!!

Tiger's Mom · 10-19-2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

That sounds like so much fun Jodie!!! Do you think you could swing by and pick me up in CA?!?!?

I wanna be on the bus too . . . .can it swing by WA? Pretty please?????

Izzy Princess · 10-19-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

Lisa, it seems none of the hotels in the area are eagerly wanting our business.

The best you can do is just post what the price is and everyone will just either say am in or NOT

I know this is not an easy task so thank you so much for all the work you do to get this going . . . .can't wait to squeeze sukoshi

I'm an event planner here at work and Lisa - you have the toughest part of the job right now...finding a venue and securing pricing. I agree with Des - find the location and then post what the pricing per night is and then we'll decide if we can go or not. It would be fine with me to either get a single room or room with someone to cut costs then you can spend more at the vendor fair...lol.

Once you get the venue then you could start another thread to see who would like to room with each other - that would help too with costs.

daisy mae06 · 10-19-2007, 07:56 AM

I feel for all you Planers.. I Just want to say that depending on who all goes in my family.. we will be doing the hotel.
If we all go we may be Camping. ... as it stands right now,
I think Maureen "Proud Mommy" and I will share a room with 4 pups

I want to kinda make this my Get away with the Girls Vacation.

I wish We Could Get the room costs Down though .That way we could spend more on the pups at the Vending tables

I Mean at 139 for the room then the REG( Dinner) Fee what ever that will be cost to get there and all that I me flat broke..

We don't all make millions....LOL

We do ok I just want to Budget for the trip ya know.

Tiger's Mom · 10-19-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Izzy Princess

I'm an event planner here at work and Lisa - you have the toughest part of the job right now...finding a venue and securing pricing. I agree with Des - find the location and then post what the pricing per night is and then we'll decide if we can go or not. It would be fine with me to either get a single room or room with someone to cut costs then you can spend more at the vendor fair...lol.

Once you get the venue then you could start another thread to see who would like to room with each other - that would help too with costs.

great idea Cyndi . . .I wonder if they will allow more than 2 people

so we can have slumber parties too

. . . Jodie and I are rooming together (right Jodie???)

MyFairLacy · 10-19-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

I WISH we had the luxury of choosing our hotel based on cost (that's what I envisioned - putting this great event out there, offering to book so many rooms at these hotels, and then they all fight over our business

, and whoever gives us the cheapest rates WINS

), but at this point, it looks like I can only convince 1 to have us at all (although I followed-up with the 2nd hotel yesterday, and although they STILL haven't returned my call, I'm hopeful...but last I talked to the lady, she was checking with her GM about having SO MANY dogs there at once

, and since she's not returning my calls now, I'm not sure she could convince the upper management

). I have the one that HAS checked with upper management and gotten approval working up other numbers right now (banquet room fees, dinner cost, etc.), but the room rate he's given me so far is $139 (approx. $70/night for members sharing a room). He says that's the best they can do, only I did ask him in my last e-mail if that was a discounted rate or not, because I think if we're bringing this many people to his hotel, the least he can do is give us a discount of some sort, but I'm assuming that is a discounted rate since he says that's the best he can do...as though they've helped out us with the $139 price. He also didn't mention a pet fee in his last e-mail, so the list of questions I have him working on now includes whether or not there is an additional pet fee on top of that, and if so, if it is refundable upon check-out. At the very least, I would hope they would discount or waive the normal pet fee, again, with so many people coming to this, but I'll see what he responds, and I'll go from there. His price is actually about $30 cheaper per night than the Sheraton gave us, before they changed their mind about us staying there. Do you guys have a set $ figure in mind that you are willing to pay, and then anything above that, you won't be able to go? I would hate for anyone to miss out because of cost, but my hands are kinda tied at this point since only the one hotel wants us

.

It would be awesome if we could get a $99 room rate, but at this point I think we'll take whatever we can get. Preferably nothing over $150 a night as that will start to get really expensive with driving up there, food, and shopping. I might be interested in sharing a room to save on costs too.

yorkiesmiles · 10-19-2007, 01:12 PM

I have an idea - I'm wondering if you could check with some groups who host dog shows in the Kansas City area about hotel ideas. Perhaps they could tell you where people normally stay & what hotels have given participants with dogs a group rate.

The hard thing is it may not be near the Plaza - because as I recall from earlier threads that is what we're try to do. The Plaza area is beautiful and I love it, but it is also pricey and people staying in those hotels expect a certain type of decorum.

Perhaps a hotel a little farther out would be more willing to work with us & then we could have the charter bus to go to the Plaza.

irishmamma78 · 10-19-2007, 01:58 PM

im very interested so ill have to kepe my eyes open for more information

crystalsmom · 10-19-2007, 02:12 PM

Jodie that bus sounds like a great idea.

daisy mae06 · 10-19-2007, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

I have an idea - I'm wondering if you could check with some groups who host dog shows in the Kansas City area about hotel ideas. Perhaps they could tell you where people normally stay & what hotels have given participants with dogs a group rate.

The hard thing is it may not be near the Plaza - because as I recall from earlier threads that is what we're try to do. The Plaza area is beautiful and I love it, but it is also pricey and people staying in those hotels expect a certain type of decorum.

Perhaps a hotel a little farther out would be more willing to work with us & then we could have the charter bus to go to the Plaza.

I was thinking the very same thing at work today but I come home and you thought it to

Great minds think alike

mayfateleadyou · 10-19-2007, 10:27 PM

what state are we talking about? there are several kansas cities lol....i know i'm blonde so please excuse the question if it sounds dumb........

10-19-2007, 07:56 AM	#368
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	I feel for all you Planers.. I Just want to say that depending on who all goes in my family.. we will be doing the hotel. If we all go we may be Camping. ... as it stands right now, I think Maureen "Proud Mommy" and I will share a room with 4 pups I want to kinda make this my Get away with the Girls Vacation. I wish We Could Get the room costs Down though .That way we could spend more on the pups at the Vending tables I Mean at 139 for the room then the REG( Dinner) Fee what ever that will be cost to get there and all that I me flat broke.. We don't all make millions....LOL We do ok I just want to Budget for the trip ya know. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

10-19-2007, 01:12 PM	#371
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I have an idea - I'm wondering if you could check with some groups who host dog shows in the Kansas City area about hotel ideas. Perhaps they could tell you where people normally stay & what hotels have given participants with dogs a group rate. The hard thing is it may not be near the Plaza - because as I recall from earlier threads that is what we're try to do. The Plaza area is beautiful and I love it, but it is also pricey and people staying in those hotels expect a certain type of decorum. Perhaps a hotel a little farther out would be more willing to work with us & then we could have the charter bus to go to the Plaza. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

10-19-2007, 01:58 PM	#372
irishmamma78 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 281 Blog Entries: 1	im very interested so ill have to kepe my eyes open for more information __________________ Megan Mommy to my sweet Scarlett Oriana and her new main man Skyler

10-19-2007, 02:12 PM	#373
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Jodie that bus sounds like a great idea. __________________

10-19-2007, 07:25 AM	#362
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	I haven't followed this thread in a long time. I was just wondering if a date and location has been set yet. I just now looked at a map. Dang! I didn't realize MO was so far up there! LOL...not too great on my US geography. For some reason, I thought it was closer down there by Texas.

10-19-2007, 10:27 PM	#375
mayfateleadyou No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: tuscaloosa Posts: 779	what state are we talking about? there are several kansas cities lol....i know i'm blonde so please excuse the question if it sounds dumb........