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kathy785 · 06-05-2008, 06:23 PM

Okay, I was looking for an itinerary and saw that we are having bar b que. Hope it is the same chef!!! It has been so long ago since I registered that I forgot what our meal choices were.

Sukoshis Gma · 06-05-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

Lisa or anyone else who knows

,

What is the name of the park we're meeting at on Friday? BF is curious

Thanks!!

It is Loose Park on Wornall Road

Here is a link.....

Loose Park

Sukoshis Gma · 06-05-2008, 06:34 PM

Loose Park is the grande dame of all Kansas City greenways. The 80-acre park was given to the city in 1929 by Ella Loose to honor her husband Jacob, a businessman and philanthropist. Set just south of the Country Club Plaza, Loose Park provides everything from elegance to exercise. The elegance of the park stems from the famous Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden (built in 1939) and the classical walkway that leads to it. As spring arrives, more than 4,000 roses -- in 125 varieties -- burst to life in the circular garden courtyard reminiscent of a royal setting for a Shakespeare play. Fountains and statues, stone and wooden arbors, large verandas and pathways make this one of the most romantic spots in the whole city. Many Kansas City couples can trace their relationships from first kiss to wedding reception in the rose garden. And elegance bows to tranquility just southeast of the rose garden, where a multi-tiered pond sits at the edge of the park. Plenty of benches, bridges and small nooks allow for a restful stop from the busy city, even though the lake is just yards from Wornall Road. The pond attracts geese and ducks and is stocked with some ornamental fish. Exercise is easy to find as well, although no athletic fields are allowed in the expansive green space. There is, however, a jogging and walking path that encircles the entire park as well as tennis courts just west of the rose garden. And, the gently rolling hills that make up the large grassy middle are perfect for flying kites, playing catch, walking the dog or just meditating under a tree. There's also history lessons at Loose, both war and artistic. Markers along the southern edge of the park describe the Battle of Westport, part of which was fought near these grounds. The artistic history is not marked, but perhaps should be. In 1978, world-famous artist Christof and his wife Jean-Claude wrapped the Loose Park pathways with 135,000 feet of golden yellow cloth. The cloth is gone now, but the artistry of the park that attracted Christof remains.

LuvMyPrinceKobi · 06-06-2008, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sukoshis Gma

It is Loose Park on Wornall Road

Here is a link.....

Loose Park

Thank you!!!

Oh, and to Kathy, I CANNOT wait to eat some BBQ!!!!!!!!! My bf who's from KC is all BBQ, all the time lol, so I've gotta hear what all this talk is about

daisy mae06 · 06-06-2008, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by luckylady

OMG.........Yorkies AND Biewers!!!!!

I have not seen a Biewer "Live and up close" either, and I too know I will fall in love. But alas, I am at my doggie limit so will only be able to admire them. Looking forward to meeting them and you............and everyone else!
It's getting soooooooooooooo close!

Rose It Really neat to meet Biewers. I bet Kathy will bring one of hers too

I hope ...
She I can not wait to meet EVERYONE!!!! YAY!!!!

daisy mae06 · 06-06-2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kathy785

Scrapindee and I may have extra room in our room if we need to share.
I am planning on bringing Murphy, one of my Biewer males. He now has two litters on the ground. Alas, none of them are here with me though. Crossing my fingers for a July litter.

Is someone going to send or post an itinerary for us all? (or did I miss it somewhere?)
I need to map quest how to get to the hotel. I go to the airport in KC all of the time, but the Plaza area is quite a ways from the airport.

If some are wanting good bar b que. The chef at the Holiday Inn on the Plaza comes highly recommended. He won a bar b que contest here in Marysville.

Woo Hoo Kathy I can't Wait to see Murphy! Or have I met him?

P.S. I was worried about you last night with the storms.. Hope you are ok.

daisy mae06 · 06-06-2008, 06:47 AM

What time are we meeting at the park Friday???.... I need to Plan the Drive down

Sunnie · 06-06-2008, 06:54 AM

GOOD question! I also wondered if there is a LOCATION in the park we should be looking for. 82 acres is a lot of area.

daisy mae06 · 06-06-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunnie

GOOD question! I also wondered if there is a LOCATION in the park we should be looking for. 82 acres is a lot of area.

That too

LuvMyPrinceKobi · 06-06-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunnie

GOOD question! I also wondered if there is a LOCATION in the park we should be looking for. 82 acres is a lot of area.

Yep---that's a HUGE area!!! And IDK what time either. I looked at google map, and the park really is GINORMOUS...so hopefully we can meet by such and such cross street or something!

Can't wait to meet everybody!

daisy mae06 · 06-06-2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

Yep---that's a HUGE area!!! And IDK what time either. I looked at google map, and the park really is GINORMOUS...so hopefully we can meet by such and such cross street or something!

Can't wait to meet everybody!

It is a Huge Park But I bet It wont be hard to spot a bunch of People with Yorkies.. LOL I will have my Cell # too If anyone wants it that is going Just PM me I think having Numbers would be a Great Idea.

LuvMyPrinceKobi · 06-06-2008, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

It is a Huge Park But I bet It wont be hard to spot a bunch of People with Yorkies.. LOL I will have my Cell # too If anyone wants it that is going Just PM me I think having Numbers would be a Great Idea.

I was just thinking the same thing.

Do you think it would be okay for us to post them in our group since it's "private"??? I know I would feel comfortable doing that, and while I'm sure others wouldn't, that's okay too!

daisy mae06 · 06-06-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

I was just thinking the same thing.

Do you think it would be okay for us to post them in our group since it's "private"??? I know I would feel comfortable doing that, and while I'm sure others wouldn't, that's okay too!

Only if you want everyone to see it. The group is private but everyone can read it...

Sukoshis Gma · 06-06-2008, 07:08 AM

Lisa has been in Washington DC all this week for training but I know she has been working on the meet-up in the evenings and I am sure she will update this thread as soon as she can. She flys back home some time today.

LuvMyPrinceKobi · 06-06-2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

Only if you want everyone to see it. The group is private but everyone can read it...

Oh. Didn't know that..silly me

I'm PMing you now, Lori

06-05-2008, 06:34 PM	#1263
Sukoshis Gma YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near KC, Missouri Posts: 439	More about the park..... Loose Park is the grande dame of all Kansas City greenways. The 80-acre park was given to the city in 1929 by Ella Loose to honor her husband Jacob, a businessman and philanthropist. Set just south of the Country Club Plaza, Loose Park provides everything from elegance to exercise. The elegance of the park stems from the famous Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden (built in 1939) and the classical walkway that leads to it. As spring arrives, more than 4,000 roses -- in 125 varieties -- burst to life in the circular garden courtyard reminiscent of a royal setting for a Shakespeare play. Fountains and statues, stone and wooden arbors, large verandas and pathways make this one of the most romantic spots in the whole city. Many Kansas City couples can trace their relationships from first kiss to wedding reception in the rose garden. And elegance bows to tranquility just southeast of the rose garden, where a multi-tiered pond sits at the edge of the park. Plenty of benches, bridges and small nooks allow for a restful stop from the busy city, even though the lake is just yards from Wornall Road. The pond attracts geese and ducks and is stocked with some ornamental fish. Exercise is easy to find as well, although no athletic fields are allowed in the expansive green space. There is, however, a jogging and walking path that encircles the entire park as well as tennis courts just west of the rose garden. And, the gently rolling hills that make up the large grassy middle are perfect for flying kites, playing catch, walking the dog or just meditating under a tree. There's also history lessons at Loose, both war and artistic. Markers along the southern edge of the park describe the Battle of Westport, part of which was fought near these grounds. The artistic history is not marked, but perhaps should be. In 1978, world-famous artist Christof and his wife Jean-Claude wrapped the Loose Park pathways with 135,000 feet of golden yellow cloth. The cloth is gone now, but the artistry of the park that attracted Christof remains. __________________ Linda, Mom to Calli and Lisa (Sukoshi's Mom) AND G'ma to Sukoshi and Tanuki

06-06-2008, 06:47 AM	#1267
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	What time are we meeting at the park Friday???.... I need to Plan the Drive down __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

06-06-2008, 06:54 AM	#1268
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	GOOD question! I also wondered if there is a LOCATION in the park we should be looking for. 82 acres is a lot of area. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

06-06-2008, 07:08 AM	#1274
Sukoshis Gma YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near KC, Missouri Posts: 439	Fyi.... Lisa has been in Washington DC all this week for training but I know she has been working on the meet-up in the evenings and I am sure she will update this thread as soon as she can. She flys back home some time today. __________________ Linda, Mom to Calli and Lisa (Sukoshi's Mom) AND G'ma to Sukoshi and Tanuki Last edited by Sukoshis Gma; 06-06-2008 at 07:09 AM.

06-05-2008, 06:23 PM	#1261
kathy785 BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 607	Okay, I was looking for an itinerary and saw that we are having bar b que. Hope it is the same chef!!! It has been so long ago since I registered that I forgot what our meal choices were.