Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom (Post 1586842)

First, thank you, thank you for all of your hard work!

p.s. I've been looking but can't find an updated list of who's registered?

I'm still trying to determine finances. If I can pull together the funds, I'll be there. :)

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom (Post 1586871)

I just figured we'd each bring potty pads or whatever we need for our individual dogs to go potty since we each know what they prefer (Sukoshi will NOT go bathroom outside...only knows her potty pads), but maybe we can set aside a specific "potty zone" for the babies, and we can just spread some potty pads there...or at least have it be a designated spot in the corner where we can individually drop our babies' pads when they need to go and have no distractions so they'll actually DO their business! Like London, Sukoshi is VERY social, and if there are all these other dogs around, she will NOT want to take a second out to go potty :rolleyes: .

As for the x-pen question, we are hooking x-pens together for the babies at the meet-up on Friday (which is why I'm asking those driving to bring their x-pen(s) if possible), but as for at the hotel, I believe they will have to be on a leash, in a carrier, in a stroller, etc. at all times. Due to liability, I'm not sure about having them lose - even if in an x-pen. I would suppose we could set-up a couple x-pens in the corner as long as the applicable parents are watching their babies while they're in it, but personally, I wouldn't just put Sukoshi in there and go mingle, because you never know when an argument will break out, and I'd hate to not be there to jump in immediately. For that same reason, I don't think I'd be comfortable with Sukoshi just wandering around the ballroom either and just blocking off the door. BUT...if that's something people are interested in (a Yorkie play area or having them wander free around the ballroom), I can ask the hotel if they have a problem with us doing that...as long as you stay there to watch your baby while in play time. What do you guys think?

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom (Post 1586871)

I just figured we'd each bring potty pads or whatever we need for our individual dogs to go potty since we each know what they prefer (Sukoshi will NOT go bathroom outside...only knows her potty pads), but maybe we can set aside a specific "potty zone" for the babies, and we can just spread some potty pads there...or at least have it be a designated spot in the corner where we can individually drop our babies' pads when they need to go and have no distractions so they'll actually DO their business! Like London, Sukoshi is VERY social, and if there are all these other dogs around, she will NOT want to take a second out to go potty :rolleyes: .

As for the x-pen question, we are hooking x-pens together for the babies at the meet-up on Friday (which is why I'm asking those driving to bring their x-pen(s) if possible), but as for at the hotel, I believe they will have to be on a leash, in a carrier, in a stroller, etc. at all times. Due to liability, I'm not sure about having them lose - even if in an x-pen. I would suppose we could set-up a couple x-pens in the corner as long as the applicable parents are watching their babies while they're in it, but personally, I wouldn't just put Sukoshi in there and go mingle, because you never know when an argument will break out, and I'd hate to not be there to jump in immediately. For that same reason, I don't think I'd be comfortable with Sukoshi just wandering around the ballroom either and just blocking off the door. BUT...if that's something people are interested in (a Yorkie play area or having them wander free around the ballroom), I can ask the hotel if they have a problem with us doing that...as long as you stay there to watch your baby while in play time. What do you guys think?

Originally Posted by mizzwanned (Post 1586881)

LOL for someone that just got her license 2 yrs ago it's bad and has never had a car or driven more than an hr. :rolleyes: I only drove in florida a couple times, each time only like 20 minutes. I don't think my first real time driving should be a 19 hr drive LOL If my bf were driving OK but he doesn't even have his license yet:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom (Post 1585174)

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

Originally Posted by mizzwanned (Post 1586895)

btw where will be the meet on friday for all the dogs?

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom (Post 1586905)

It's crazy for me to think of people not having their license or driving (being raised in MO where there's no subway or anything, driving was a must), but that's AWESOME that you're in a city that has such an established Subway line that you don't need to drive! I HATE driving, and with all the money you're saving on gas, you've got a good thing going on :thumbup: ! Like you said though...this may not be the best time for you to get your practice in! We want to make sure you and your babies make it to the meet-up in 1 piece!!!! :rolleyes: :D

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom (Post 1586939)

It will be at a local park near the Plaza, but I haven't decided which one for sure yet. There are SEVERAL parks in the area, including the front lawn at the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum which is quite beautiful, but I want to scope them all out while I'm home for Christmas here in a couple weeks so I can find the best spot for us and our babies (and make sure they'll allow all our dogs at whatever location will work the best). The park closest to the Plaza is normally very busy, so I want to find a good location that will have plenty of space without feeling cramped. I have a couple leaders in mind, but I want to see them in person to refresh my memory. I will also ensure it is within the 2 mile radius from the hotel so we can utilize the hotel shuttle to get us all there :thumbup: .

Originally Posted by daisy mae06 (Post 1586900)

I will Be bringing my stroller and x-pen and a soft sided crate.. mine would rater be in the stroller or in my arms LOL. and They may use a pee pad if there was no other way, but they prefer outside.

Originally Posted by Layla's Mom (Post 1585900)

Hey, I am one of the older ones here also, but I have friends of all ages. I have 3 daughers my baby is 19 and will be 20 in Jan. 2008, I have been married for 25 years. I am 44 years old........:D We will have a BLAST young & older!1:thumbup: :D :thumbup:

Originally Posted by mizzwanned (Post 1586943)

haha i know, i want to make it in 1 piece too. :p I wish i was saving money but im not. I go to school in Long Island and i take the LIRR 3 times a week and its soo expensive, so actually i wish i had a car. I'm trying to get one soon. But yes if i went to school here in the city it would be better, there's so many ways of transportation! But crowded trains and buses are not my thing:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by mizzwanned (Post 1586949)

oo ok thanks! It will be fun and hopefully a beautiful day!

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom (Post 1586842)

First, thank you, thank you for all of your hard work!

Second, a note to anyone considering booking online. I worked part time behind the front desk of a hotel while I went back to school. If you are considering booking through one of those travel search engines, be warned. They often sold rooms we didn't have...they'd sell non smoking rooms that were sold out, king rooms that we didn't have, etc... Because they charge you directly and then pay the hotel, you have no recourse with the hotel itsself. If you are booking online through the hotels own site, that will probably be okay, but I'd be leary of those online booking engines. ESPECIALLY SINCE YOU WILL BE TRAVELING WITH A PET. I saw many an unhappy traveler the two summers I worked there who had booked through one of those third party sites. (LOL, see how I'm not mentioning any names...)

p.s. I've been looking but can't find an updated list of who's registered?

I'm still trying to determine finances. If I can pull together the funds, I'll be there. :)

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom (Post 1586950)

Outside won't be a problem. This is one of the few hotels on the Plaza that isn't surrounded completely by stores and restaurants, so there will be a place for your babies to go outside.

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom (Post 1582988)

I just want to make a general comment . . . when I attended the MI Yorkie meet-up last year, Annika and I had a blast. We went with a hotel that accomodated most of the group and there was party at one of the huge suites all night long. Staying in the same hotel as everyone else is highly recommended because then you have the convenience of not worrying about what time the party will end . . . . especially if there will be drinking :rolleyes: . . .Imagine if it was already 2:00am and you are just too darn tired after all the partying but have to drive back to your hotel as supposed to just walking up to your room . . :thumbup: sometimes the convenience is worth paying extra . . .

we are gonna party right ???????? :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: I know that my little Angel is looking forward to bunking with 3 adorable furgirls . . .can't wait! :aimeeyork

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy (Post 1587096)

Good...I don't think Lacy would pee on a pad to save her life! I tried them when she was a puppy and she tore them up and as an adult when she's around them, she thinks they are a blanket and just lays on them. She's got to have grass to potty in

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy (Post 1587872)

It's a 12 hour drive from where I am in SE Michigan. I'm planning on driving and hoping to carpool with a few other YTers to share the load. I'm thinking of renting a van wo we have plenty of space for us, furkid carseats and luggage. If 3 or 4 of us pooled together, this is very doable. Perhaps even leaving Thursday and staying someplace inexpensive to break up the drive and same thing on the say home Sunday.

The route would go through Ohio/Indiana (I75S to I69 to I70W) to right around Indianapolis before heading onto Missouri. I think Cyndi will drive with me, but given a large regular mini van size, we could still take a few more................

Originally Posted by Suzy (Post 1587114)

If anyone has an extra vinyl shower curtain laying around, we could bring a few of those, and put those down on the floor under the x-pens if we link them together in the hotel. That way, if there are any accidents, they are easily cleaned up :) Just an idea!

I can't wait you guys! I'm so excited!!!

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy (Post 1587872)

It's a 12 hour drive from where I am in SE Michigan. I'm planning on driving and hoping to carpool with a few other YTers to share the load. I'm thinking of renting a van wo we have plenty of space for us, furkid carseats and luggage. If 3 or 4 of us pooled together, this is very doable. Perhaps even leaving Thursday and staying someplace inexpensive to break up the drive and same thing on the say home Sunday.

The route would go through Ohio/Indiana (I75S to I69 to I70W) to right around Indianapolis before heading onto Missouri. I think Cyndi will drive with me, but given a large regular mini van size, we could still take a few more................

Originally Posted by Suzy (Post 1587114)

If anyone has an extra vinyl shower curtain laying around, we could bring a few of those, and put those down on the floor under the x-pens if we link them together in the hotel. That way, if there are any accidents, they are easily cleaned up :) Just an idea!

I can't wait you guys! I'm so excited!!!

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom (Post 1585639)

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 :rolleyes: :cool: . I hope she does ok :eek: !!! 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...

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom (Post 1586950)

Outside won't be a problem. This is one of the few hotels on the Plaza that isn't surrounded completely by stores and restaurants, so there will be a place for your babies to go outside.

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles (Post 1590555)

I'm wondering about when we are in the convention/dining hall -- is this on the first floor?? And by any chance is there a door in this room that goes directly outside or one very nearby?? Just thinking that would be handy so you don't feel like you're missing everything.

I sure hope there are no dogs marking in the halls as was mentioned earlier -- as that tends, to lead to every male thinking they need to do so.

Guess we better pack some Nature's Miracle -- or maybe we could get them for a vendor :D

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom (Post 1589078)

Is the bus idea not going to work out Jodie? That sounded like SO MUCH FUN!