International YorkieTalk Meet-up 2008

[LuvMyPrinceKobi]

Only 196 more days until the 2008 International Yorkie Talk Meet-Up...tee hee hee

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

Is anyone else's bf/hubby coming to the dinner??? I see none so far are, but my bf is from KC and when I said the word "brisket" he did this....

So I'm sure he's coming....I just hope he won't be the only male out of 200 people eating dinner !!!!!!!

So far your bf is the only male that is for SURE coming (although I've seen other people mention their males as well ). My hubby was coming, but I couldn't get it out of him whether he was coming because I wanted him to or because he actually wanted to come, so I accepted an invitation to be roomies with Des, Jodie, and Cyndi, and now it's just a girls party! I will miss him, but I would've hated having him there not knowing if he was truly enjoying himself. I will only be able to bring 1 dog though since I can only fly 1 per person, and since we should have Tanuki by then, I was hoping to bring her too . Oh well...maybe next time .

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

Only 196 more days until the 2008 International Yorkie Talk Meet-Up...tee hee hee

You can be our official "counter downer" for the meet-up !

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

OMG! I JUST now saw this thread! OMG! OMG! OMG! I am so excited!!!! First and FOREMOST: Thank you so much, Lisa! I have no idea how you've done it, and I just CANNOT imagine all the work you've done! No one else could have done it like you did, so THANK YOU so so so much! As someone else said, Lisa for President!

Secondly, I just read through the entire thread and the issue of dog strollers came up with regards to traveling. I have taken my stroller through the airport with Kobi. You bet I got some weird looks (yep...just another thing people don't understand about my doggies ), but the airline said it was fine. I flew Northwest, but no matter what I fly anymore, I am going to insist that they let me at the front ticket counter.

If you do take it, all you do is make sure you ALSO have a carrier and then you CHECK the stroller planeside just like skinbaby ones. IFFFFFFFFFF you get to the ticket counter and ready to go with your stroller and they say, "NO CAN DO" then just check it as another piece of luggage...just make sure you aren't at your limit. I hope I answered the questions about how this works, but if you have another one, PM me AND post it here, so that I know for sure that someone's asking one, and it gets answered publicly!

I've also thought about checking my x-pen because I can tie it up pretty well ??? so we'll see if that happens or not, but it was just a thought.

OHHHHHHHHHHH, I absolutely cannot wait for this!!! Kobi, Kiwi, and Me are going to be so ready to meet you all BTW, Who said party??? I just turned 21 this year, so I am READY TO PAR-TAY! lol

I am so excited to meet you and your duo . . . .but gosh, is there anybody out there that is about my "OLD" age although I don't mind hanging out with the younger crowd . . . they make me feel and look young
Oh and I said party, but not really in the way everyone thinks

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by mistyinca

I know a lot of people are saying they're going to go, but how many are actually signed up so far?

My biggest fear is that I'll get my plane ticket, and then not enough people will sign up, and it will be cancelled. I know if it doesn't happen at all, the registration will be refunded, but my flight won't be refundable.

So are any actually signed up yet?

I just want to make sure before I commit to a plane ticket.

Thanks!

Misty, I am going but have yet to get my plane ticket. Will do it before end of the year . . .I doubt that this will be cancelled . . the committee worked sooo very hard to get the best arrangement and we are all anxious to meet fellow YT'ers so 50 people going is I think understated . . .

June is considered a peak month for travelling guys so make sure you get your airfares completed early enough . . . . I have to use mileage to cut on cost so I will have to do it ASAP before the allocation for free flight gets full. I have to pay for Annika though

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by sims822257

Hey Patricia,

Are you bringing all your babies? I may have to check that airline you are talking about as I will be flying out of Orlando if I fly. But could always come fly out of Ft Myers with you and stay with my sister the night before. I need to know if I can fly with two furkids as I KNOW I could not choose to bring one and not the other.

hey Caren, please, please, please try to come . . .

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

I am so excited to meet you and your duo . . . .but gosh, is there anybody out there that is about my "OLD" age although I don't mind hanging out with the younger crowd . . . they make me feel and look young
Oh and I said party, but not really in the way everyone thinks

LOL! Des - My mom (Sukoshis Gma) is coming with Calli, and she's closer to your ummmm...'OLD' age (just quoting you there ...I didn't say it first). I'm sure we'll all have a blast - young and old alike!

[sims822257]

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

hey Caren, please, please, please try to come . . .

I would really like to. I just do not know if I can fly with 2 dogs and one person. AND I need a roomy....trying to talk Nikki into it now - ha, ha!!!

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by sims822257

I would really like to. I just do not know if I can fly with 2 dogs and one person. AND I need a roomy....trying to talk Nikki into it now - ha, ha!!!

If they are small and can fit in one carrier you can I had a friend do it. and will be doing it again when she comes for the meet up.
Not sure what airline though.

[flgurl69]

Originally Posted by sims822257

Hey Patricia,

Are you bringing all your babies? I may have to check that airline you are talking about as I will be flying out of Orlando if I fly. But could always come fly out of Ft Myers with you and stay with my sister the night before. I need to know if I can fly with two furkids as I KNOW I could not choose to bring one and not the other.

I'm only bringing Bella. I am seriously considering Midwest http://www.midwestairlines.com/MAWeb/

since they have direct flights from Ft Myers to KC. The rate I got was $308 and I think that included all fees and taxes. They allow 1 pet per person in cabin, 2 max in the cabin. The fee is $100 each way for the furbaby and I think you pay the fee at the counter. AirTran was cheaper ($269) and flies into Atlanta but the flights I saw only gave you 30 minutes between connecting flights....

[sims822257]

Originally Posted by flgurl69

I'm only bringing Bella. I am seriously considering Midwest http://www.midwestairlines.com/MAWeb/

since they have direct flights from Ft Myers to KC. The rate I got was $308 and I think that included all fees and taxes. They allow 1 pet per person in cabin, 2 max in the cabin. The fee is $100 each way for the furbaby and I think you pay the fee at the counter. AirTran was cheaper ($269) and flies into Atlanta but the flights I saw only gave you 30 minutes between connecting flights....

IS it too far for you to fly out of Orlando because AirTran is cheaper and for pets and they say up to 3 dogs plus it is a direct flight.

Gosh...I have no idea how I could choose between Murphy and Mia.....shoot who knows.

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by daisy mae06

If they are small and can fit in one carrier you can I had a friend do it. and will be doing it again when she comes for the meet up.
Not sure what airline though.

I would be curious what airline this was on. All the airlines I've found that allow 2 dogs per carrier say both have to be 6 months old or younger. I haven't found any that will allow 2 in a carrier that are older. Please let me know if you hear from your friend, as I will look into that airline .

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by flgurl69

I'm only bringing Bella. I am seriously considering Midwest http://www.midwestairlines.com/MAWeb/

since they have direct flights from Ft Myers to KC. The rate I got was $308 and I think that included all fees and taxes. They allow 1 pet per person in cabin, 2 max in the cabin. The fee is $100 each way for the furbaby and I think you pay the fee at the counter. AirTran was cheaper ($269) and flies into Atlanta but the flights I saw only gave you 30 minutes between connecting flights....

I LOVE Midwest!!!! I haven't flown them since I moved to CA (used to fly them all the time for work), but that's who we're flying home on for Christmas here in a couple weeks since they've started coming out to Los Angeles now. This will be Sukoshi's first time flying . I hope she does ok !!! I love their fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies they serve and big seats (larger than most that cram you in), BUT...it just dawned on me...we're taking a morning flight to KC for Christmas, so I don't think there will be chocolate chip cookies served at 9 AM . Oh well...I digress...

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by sims822257

IS it too far for you to fly out of Orlando because AirTran is cheaper and for pets and they say up to 3 dogs plus it is a direct flight.

Gosh...I have no idea how I could choose between Murphy and Mia.....shoot who knows.

You could tell them whichever one loves Mommy the most between now and then will get to go . Just IMAGINE all the Yorkie kisses they'd be throwing your way !!!!! JK! I do understand your dilemma! So sorry you have to choose! Maybe you have a friend that would want to join you and could fly one of your babies?

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

I would be curious what airline this was on. All the airlines I've found that allow 2 dogs per carrier say both have to be 6 months old or younger. I haven't found any that will allow 2 in a carrier that are older. Please let me know if you hear from your friend, as I will look into that airline .

I will find out and post..... I know the dogs were over a year old.