International YorkieTalk Meet-up 2008

[Katys mom]

Maybe you can get admin to have a private thread only open to people whom have registered. Then you can post details that shouldn't be made public for our dogs safety. I am not sure if they will do it, but it may be worth a try.

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

I'm planning on having name tags for everyone who's registered, so that we can quickly identify those who "belong" and those who are just trying to sneak in . My main concern is that we don't have any "bad guys" sneaking in since all the details of our meet-up are public. The name tags will indicate that you've paid your registration and are "one of us" . I'm going to have those name tags at the meet-up on Friday since most of us are attending that. The location for that meet-up is Loose Park, and people can either drive there, or the hotel shuttle will be taking each of us and our babies there as well. Each time another shuttle-full arrives, I'll pass out the name tags to the newcomers. The TIME for the meet-up is still to be determined.

Then, for anybody who cannot attend the meet-up on Friday, I will have their name tag waiting for them during the continental breakfast on Saturday. Even those who aren't staying at the hotel still have to pay the registration fee, which covers breakfast, the meeting room for speakers, etc., so they will still be able to eat breakfast with everyone else. The only exception to this is if someone is a vendor only and will NOT be attending breakfast, speakers, or anything else, and they will have a different name tag, indicating that they are vendor only. This seemed like the easiest way for us to not have to "police" the food table to make sure there is enough food for those who did pay. I'm sure none of us want to be the "bad guy" asking people to drop the croissant because they didn't pay for it , but we don't want there to NOT be enough food for those who did pay either. That's why the registration fee is a flat price, as opposed to having different prices for those who do or do not want breakfast.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by twalla

well you can count me in for two Yorkie-related baskets for the raffle!

thanks! I'm still waiting to hear from admin

[sexiixtc]

Originally Posted by Katys mom

Maybe you can get admin to have a private thread only open to people whom have registered. Then you can post details that shouldn't be made public for our dogs safety. I am not sure if they will do it, but it may be worth a try.

but how would they open a thread JUST for the registered members??
It doesn't seem likely... I may be wrong.. but I just don't "get" how that would work

[Katys mom]

Admin can give permission to the thread once it has been verified that they have paid. I do that with my forum for my HOA, the board members have a special thread.

I imagine it to be only for details, not for the general information.

Originally Posted by sexiixtc

but how would they open a thread JUST for the registered members??
It doesn't seem likely... I may be wrong.. but I just don't "get" how that would work

[mistyinca]

Well the whole thread could be moved to the other forum.

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by Katys mom

Admin can give permission to the thread once it has been verified that they have paid. I do that with my forum for my HOA, the board members have a special thread.

I imagine it to be only for details, not for the general information.

Hmmm...that's an interesting idea I haven't thought about. You're right, we wouldn't want the whole thread there, as we're still hoping to catch more people's attention as this thread gets bumped up, but I think that's a great idea for the details...especially once we decide on a time for the meet-up on the Friday of that weekend. Another option (if Admin won't do as you suggested, since that would require more work for them to go in and grant access to the paid members for this additional forum) would be to send the more specific details in a PM to those who have paid. I will keep that in mind as I post specifics down the road! Thanks for the suggestion!

[MissPinkBarbie]

Has everyone already booked their rooms yet?

I havent and hope it's not to late!

[sexiixtc]

Originally Posted by MissPinkBarbie

Has everyone already booked their rooms yet?

I havent and hope it's not to late!

I booked mine as soon as I sent the payment

[Shelby&Seymour]

Originally Posted by MissPinkBarbie
Has everyone already booked their rooms yet?
I havent and hope it's not to late!



We have our room booked!

[RONLYNN]

Originally Posted by MissPinkBarbie

Has everyone already booked their rooms yet?

I havent and hope it's not to late!

Well if for some reason there are no rooms left I actually booked 2 rooms and since they said I don't have to cancel until like 24 hours before I figure I will keep both rooms and wait and see if anyone needs one later

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by RONLYNN

Well if for some reason there are no rooms left I actually booked 2 rooms and since they said I don't have to cancel until like 24 hours before I figure I will keep both rooms and wait and see if anyone needs one later

Thats a Great Idea Rhonda I Booked mine and my Roomies It is connected to Yorkiesmiles and Suzy

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

Originally Posted by RONLYNN

Well if for some reason there are no rooms left I actually booked 2 rooms and since they said I don't have to cancel until like 24 hours before I figure I will keep both rooms and wait and see if anyone needs one later

wow that is a wonderful idea...hehe

[Sherryabear]

I will be calling today and try to book my room.

I will be driving from southern Louisiana. If anyone is on my route and would like to ride, please PM me. I would love the company and I have the room, since it will be just me and Parker.

[tmatherly]

I just made my hotel reservations!!

I spoke with a very nice lady who wants a Yorkie now

She said, "I would like a little dog, but I just don't want to deal with all the shedding"....and I said, "well, did you know Yorkies don't shed that much because they don't have an undercoat. They shed about as much as humans".
She said she couldn't wait to see all our babies and is going to check YT out!

[mistyinca]

Originally Posted by tmatherly

I just made my hotel reservations!!

I spoke with a very nice lady who wants a Yorkie now

She said, "I would like a little dog, but I just don't want to deal with all the shedding"....and I said, "well, did you know Yorkies don't shed that much because they don't have an undercoat. They shed about as much as humans".
She said she couldn't wait to see all our babies and is going to check YT out!

LOL...another Yorkie-phile is born every moment. You should get recruiter points to redeem for a free toaster or something