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yougetthesmiles · 07-03-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SugarMama

When I clicked on the link for the hotel it came up w/ the Sheraton at 8787 Keystone Avenue. That's close to 86th Street in Clearwater which is basically Castleton, close to Keystone at the Crossing Fashion Mall. I saw a "52" on the map, but it was on a road that also said it was 465 & 421. That isn't 52nd street. I just wanted to make sure you guys knew this isn't right down the road from the park you're meeting at. Maybe the link just took me to the wrong hotel. My husband's grandparents live really close to the park (maybe 5 minutes away) so if you want to check out the area the hotel will be in if it's close to the park let me know & I can ask my husband. He knows most parts of Indy (re: safe or not so safe).

If we're in town that weekend I would like to come and bring Sugar. Do you know yet approximately how much each family will need to pitch in to cover the cost of the shelter & food?

Thanks!

I'm hoping to get enough familes that we will only have to donate about $10.

Right now I have 2 positive and a few maybes. But we have a long time to go.

Also, I knew the hotel was about 15 min away. I tried and tried to find a nice pet friendly hotel that was less then 5 min away, but they were all so expensive or already booked up.

But I'm very excited about the Sheraton!

paulapoo · 07-03-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I posted 3 hotels that are close to the park, can you tell me what one is the best?

I don't know what they are like on the inside, but the Ramada would be the closest. It's only 1 exit from the park. Probably a 5 minute drive. The first one, I think it was Super 8 is on the south side of town, so it would be more like 15-20 minutes or so. The middle link said "session expired" when I tried to open it. *****I can't stress how popular the U.S. Nationals is around here, everyone should book ASAP if possible. Especially since the drags are on the same side of town as the park we will be at!!!

yougetthesmiles · 07-03-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by paulapoo

I don't know what they are like on the inside, but the Ramada would be the closest. It's only 1 exit from the park. Probably a 5 minute drive. The first one, I think it was Super 8 is on the south side of town, so it would be more like 15-20 minutes or so. The middle link said "session expired" when I tried to open it. *****I can't stress how popular the U.S. Nationals is around here, everyone should book ASAP if possible. Especially since the drags are on the same side of town as the park we will be at!!!

I'm booked at The Sheraton. It looks real nice.

paulapoo · 07-03-2007, 06:17 PM

Yes, that's a really nice side of town, right next to the big mall. Lots of nice restaurants very close, too. I've stayed there once for a breast cancer fundraiser shindig, it's VERY NICE. The other hotels are smaller and probably won't be as nice, but they'll probably be more reasonably priced.

Tillys_mom · 07-03-2007, 06:51 PM

I don't know if we are going to get a room. We will def. go to the meet-up though. Hubby doesn't want to pay much for a room, but that's okay. More I can spend on the gift exchange.

SugarMama · 07-03-2007, 08:25 PM

Clearwater is a very nice area (safe, clean, etc.) and if you like shopping you'll be very happy! The hotel is close to the Fashion Mall and Castleton Square Mall is really close also. There are also lots of restaurants to choose from in the area. I think you made a good choice. If I can come to the Meet Up I won't have to stay in the hotel because we only live about 45 minutes away from where you're meeting.

When is the deadline for signing up to come to the Meet Up? I won't participate in the gift exchange this year since I don't know yet if we can make it.

yougetthesmiles · 07-04-2007, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SugarMama

Clearwater is a very nice area (safe, clean, etc.) and if you like shopping you'll be very happy! The hotel is close to the Fashion Mall and Castleton Square Mall is really close also. There are also lots of restaurants to choose from in the area. I think you made a good choice. If I can come to the Meet Up I won't have to stay in the hotel because we only live about 45 minutes away from where you're meeting.

When is the deadline for signing up to come to the Meet Up? I won't participate in the gift exchange this year since I don't know yet if we can make it.

well I need to reserve the shelter asap, if not, we may not have one. So I need the donations in asap.

as far as the gift exchange, as long as I know by Aug1st, that will give everyone enough time to buy for their new buddy!

SugarMama · 07-04-2007, 09:04 AM

It looks like I'll have to miss this Meet Up. We usually go camping over Labor Day weekend so I most likely won't be in town. Maybe I can make it to the next one.

yougetthesmiles · 07-05-2007, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SugarMama

It looks like I'll have to miss this Meet Up. We usually go camping over Labor Day weekend so I most likely won't be in town. Maybe I can make it to the next one.

Man, I did not even realize that this is labor day weekend!

If you all want to change this date, I'm ok with it.

Tillys_mom · 07-05-2007, 05:59 AM

I'm okay with or without a change. Just let me know.

SugarMama · 07-05-2007, 09:09 AM

Having it over Labor Day weekend may be better for some people because it's a long weekend. If someone has to travel it might be easier over a holiday weekend.

yougetthesmiles · 07-05-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SugarMama

Having it over Labor Day weekend may be better for some people because it's a long weekend. If someone has to travel it might be easier over a holiday weekend.

why don't you just camp in Indy lol

SugarMama · 07-05-2007, 12:25 PM

That would be a solution! We typically camp at Turkey Run State Park that weekend. If something happens or if we end up not leaving until Sunday instead of Saturday would I still be able to come? I could bring a monetary & food donation when I came if that would be okay. If not, it's not a problem. I probably won't know what we're doing until the middle or end of August.

yougetthesmiles · 07-05-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SugarMama

That would be a solution! We typically camp at Turkey Run State Park that weekend. If something happens or if we end up not leaving until Sunday instead of Saturday would I still be able to come? I could bring a monetary & food donation when I came if that would be okay. If not, it's not a problem. I probably won't know what we're doing until the middle or end of August.

That would be no problem! Hope things work out where you can come!

We also love to camp, State Parks are so nice to camp at. I love The Dunns in Michigan. I've never been to Turkey Run, I will have to look that one up.

mminichan · 07-11-2007, 07:26 PM

I would love to attend the meet up. I don't need a hotel though since I don't live too far away. I probably won't do the gift exchange either. Can someone confirm me the exact date we are having the meet up? Is it Sept 1st for sure or we might change it?? Thanks!! GO Yorkies!! They are the best!!

07-03-2007, 06:17 PM	#19
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Yes, that's a really nice side of town, right next to the big mall. Lots of nice restaurants very close, too. I've stayed there once for a breast cancer fundraiser shindig, it's VERY NICE. The other hotels are smaller and probably won't be as nice, but they'll probably be more reasonably priced. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

07-03-2007, 06:51 PM	#20
Tillys_mom Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,227	I don't know if we are going to get a room. We will def. go to the meet-up though. Hubby doesn't want to pay much for a room, but that's okay. More I can spend on the gift exchange. __________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.

07-03-2007, 08:25 PM	#21
SugarMama YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 479	Clearwater is a very nice area (safe, clean, etc.) and if you like shopping you'll be very happy! The hotel is close to the Fashion Mall and Castleton Square Mall is really close also. There are also lots of restaurants to choose from in the area. I think you made a good choice. If I can come to the Meet Up I won't have to stay in the hotel because we only live about 45 minutes away from where you're meeting. When is the deadline for signing up to come to the Meet Up? I won't participate in the gift exchange this year since I don't know yet if we can make it. __________________ Have a great day! ~Mindy~

07-04-2007, 09:04 AM	#23
SugarMama YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 479	It looks like I'll have to miss this Meet Up. We usually go camping over Labor Day weekend so I most likely won't be in town. Maybe I can make it to the next one. __________________ Have a great day! ~Mindy~

07-05-2007, 05:59 AM	#25
Tillys_mom Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,227	I'm okay with or without a change. Just let me know. __________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.

07-05-2007, 09:09 AM	#26
SugarMama YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 479	Having it over Labor Day weekend may be better for some people because it's a long weekend. If someone has to travel it might be easier over a holiday weekend. __________________ Have a great day! ~Mindy~

07-05-2007, 12:25 PM	#28
SugarMama YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 479	That would be a solution! We typically camp at Turkey Run State Park that weekend. If something happens or if we end up not leaving until Sunday instead of Saturday would I still be able to come? I could bring a monetary & food donation when I came if that would be okay. If not, it's not a problem. I probably won't know what we're doing until the middle or end of August. __________________ Have a great day! ~Mindy~

07-11-2007, 07:26 PM	#30
mminichan Slave to Princess Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,258	I would love to attend the meet up. I don't need a hotel though since I don't live too far away. I probably won't do the gift exchange either. Can someone confirm me the exact date we are having the meet up? Is it Sept 1st for sure or we might change it?? Thanks!! GO Yorkies!! They are the best!!