International YorkieTalk Meet-up 2008

[Shelby&Seymour]

The time is really flying by!!! I will have to start a trip list soon!! Is the weather in Kansas WARM or HOT in June? I think I will have to find some good walking shoes to wear....... if it is pretty weather, I will defintely want to do some shopping!!

[Shelby&Seymour]

I know that the YT'ers planning this meetup are really busy!!! Thank-you to all that are working so diligently!!!
I will probabaly be arriving early on Friday and want to do a few things before going to the park. Knowing how much time I will have would be so helpful. ALso, if there is time between breakfast and the meetup on Saturday, I may want to so a little shopping.

I know that all the times haven't been confirmed, but when you decide on them, would an small (undetailed) itinerary be possible? Thanks!

[kathy785]

Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

The time is really flying by!!! I will have to start a trip list soon!! Is the weather in Kansas WARM or HOT in June? I think I will have to find some good walking shoes to wear....... if it is pretty weather, I will defintely want to do some shopping!!

It gets pretty hot in Kansas in June/July. The humidity is high too which makes it feel even hotter. Very few buildings don't have AC any more. Make sure you and your fur children drink plenty of water. Also don't forget your sunscreen unless you already have a good tan. I have seen people burn even sitting under a tree all afternoon.

[Sherryabear]

I made my room reservations and sent in my registration fee. Can't wait to meet everyone.......

[Sukoshi's Mom]

HAPPY EASTER everyone!

I just want to post a friendly reminder that the registration price will be going UP again beginning April 16th, so everyone who is planning on attending but hasn't paid their registration fee yet may want to consider paying it by midnight PST on April 15th!!! The fee with dinner will be going from $80 to $90 per person, and the fee withOUT dinner will be going from $40 to $50 per person.

Also, remember that you're only guaranteed a goody bag if you register by April 15th! My original post back on 12/1/07 stated, "This registration fee is per person attending the event and includes continental breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday morning and meeting space on Saturday. For those who are attending the dinner (i.e. paying the higher registration fee), your fee will also include a goodie bag (if paid by April 15th) to take home with you and one raffle ticket." This is because we don't want to have to keep asking those so generous to donate for more donations down the road as people continue to register, so we're not trying to be mean, but if you register after April 15th, you will not be guaranteed a goody bag unless we have over-estimated and have a few to spare. In such event, the goody bags will be distributed in the order registration was received after April 15th until we run out . We are going to have lots of great stuff in these goody bags, so I HIGHLY recommend guaranteeing one for yourself by registering by April 15th.

If you want to register via PayPal, send your payment through PayPal to yorkietalkmeetup@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your YT user ID and e-mail address I can contact you at (if different than your PayPal address), and I will reply with additional questions I need answered for the registration spreadsheet.

If you want to register via check or money order, send an e-mail to yorkietalkmeetup@yahoo.com, and state that you wish to register via check or money order. I will reply to your e-mail with the address to mail your payment to, and I will consider you registered as of the date I receive your e-mail, pending that I receive your payment within a week or so afterwards.

Let me know if you have any questions, and keep those registrations coming !!!!

[Sukoshi's Mom]

FYI - Here's an updated list of registrants.

New additions since last update are in red below...

1. Sukoshis Gma
2. Suzy
3. kathy785
4. scrapindee
5. LuvMySissy
6. Izzy Princess
7. Tiger's Mom
8. crb
9. RONLYNN
10. Layla's Mom
11. LuvMyPrinceKobi (and boyfriend)
12. MyFairLacy
13. patty58 (and sister-in-law)
14. yorkiesmiles
15. daisy mae06
16. MissPinkBarbie (and husband)
17. mistyinca
18. KathyinCali
19. tmatherly (and guest)
20. Rusty's Momma
21. twalla
22. Sophie Bella (and guest)
23. Katys mom
24. Xena'smommy
25. luckylady
26. ~Yorkie~Mommy~
27. Sukoshi's Mom
28. Shelby&Seymour (and guest)
29. shelschrader
30. sexiixtc (and boyfriend)
31. YorkieMom55 (and husband)
32. Sunnie (and guest)
33. Sherryabear

[Gracie2006]

This looks like so much fun, I wish we could go. It is just too far away. Maybe next year it will be a bit closer for the west coasters! I will be looking for posts with pics to see what fun everyone had!

[Shelby&Seymour]

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

HAPPY EASTER everyone!

I just want to post a friendly reminder that the registration price will be going UP again beginning April 16th, so everyone who is planning on attending but hasn't paid their registration fee yet may want to consider paying it by midnight PST on April 15th!!! The fee with dinner will be going from $80 to $90 per person, and the fee withOUT dinner will be going from $40 to $50 per person.

Also, remember that you're only guaranteed a goody bag if you register by April 15th! My original post back on 12/1/07 stated, "This registration fee is per person attending the event and includes continental breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday morning and meeting space on Saturday. For those who are attending the dinner (i.e. paying the higher registration fee), your fee will also include a goodie bag (if paid by April 15th) to take home with you and one raffle ticket." This is because we don't want to have to keep asking those so generous to donate for more donations down the road as people continue to register, so we're not trying to be mean, but if you register after April 15th, you will not be guaranteed a goody bag unless we have over-estimated and have a few to spare. In such event, the goody bags will be distributed in the order registration was received after April 15th until we run out . We are going to have lots of great stuff in these goody bags, so I HIGHLY recommend guaranteeing one for yourself by registering by April 15th.

If you want to register via PayPal, send your payment through PayPal to yorkietalkmeetup@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your YT user ID and e-mail address I can contact you at (if different than your PayPal address), and I will reply with additional questions I need answered for the registration spreadsheet.

If you want to register via check or money order, send an e-mail to yorkietalkmeetup@yahoo.com, and state that you wish to register via check or money order. I will reply to your e-mail with the address to mail your payment to, and I will consider you registered as of the date I receive your e-mail, pending that I receive your payment within a week or so afterwards.

Let me know if you have any questions, and keep those registrations coming !!!!

"This registration fee is per person attending the event and includes continental breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday morning and meeting space on Saturday. For those who are attending the dinner (i.e. paying the higher registration fee), your fee will also include a goodie bag (if paid by April 15th) to take home with you and one raffle ticket."

Does this mean that if you are taking a guest with a paid registration (being hubby or friend) they will also be included on the "goody" bags and raffle ticket with their registration since it is "per person"?

[Shelby&Seymour]

Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

"This registration fee is per person attending the event and includes continental breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday morning and meeting space on Saturday. For those who are attending the dinner (i.e. paying the higher registration fee), your fee will also include a goodie bag (if paid by April 15th) to take home with you and one raffle ticket."

Does this mean that if you are taking a guest with a paid registration (being hubby or friend) they will also be included on the "goody" bags and raffle ticket with their registration since it is "per person"?

I just found my answer on the "donations for meetup" thread...... never mind!!

[Tricia Hartley]

sounds like such fun. Wish I could go. It is too far away for me this time.

Perhaps next year you will consider Charleston, SC?

I wish that I could really use Yorkie Talk better. This is a terribly difficult site to use. I cannot figure out how to post, chat or anything. I did manage to view my messages--not many, I"m afraid.

My beloved Yorkie, Casey, died at age 17 this past August. A few months later, I obtained another senior Yorkie (Age 10) from United Yorkie Rescue (Florida branch). His name is Daley, and he was found struggling in a pond in a Florida subdivision. He was pulled from the pond; signs were posted; but no one claimed him so the rescuers sent him, along with a generous donation for eye surgery (he was completely blind) to UYR, where I found him.

He was able to have surgery on one eye so he can see out of one eye now. He is nearly deaf, too; but he is a pistol!

He has twice "notified" me when my other dog, Cosmo (Min. Scnauzer-Westie mix) was in trouble--once Cosmo's collar became caught in rug; another time he had a loquat seed stuck in his foot and was limping. Daley yaps and yaps, running from me to Cosmo until I find and fix the problem.

Daley was at first very stand-offish, winced if I leaned over him, and not very loveable. Now he follows me if I leave the room, snuggles by me at night, adores the lady who checks on him midday. And he now no longer winces when I bend to pet him!

I had problems getting him to eat when I first got him and was afraid that I would have to report to Yorkie Rescue that I had starved him to death. After several e-mails back and forth to his UYR foster mom, problem was solved: Daley only eats if Publix (he's a Florida dog!) grated sharp cheddar is sprinkled on top of his food. (Please don't tell me that's bad for him! He's happy and so am I!)

Sorry to blather on so, but I was determined to use Yorkie Talk somehow!

Again, consider the most beautiful city in the US: LowCountry oaks and moss, beaches, plantations, best food on earth (most elegant restaurants to Soul Food and best seafood ever!), elegant and beautiful homes in downtown Charleston, carriage rides, fabulous Aquarium, museum--you name it; we have it! (I am a volunteer House Guide for Middleton Place, oldest landscaped gardens still in existence in US)!

Tricia Hartley:

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

"This registration fee is per person attending the event and includes continental breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday morning and meeting space on Saturday. For those who are attending the dinner (i.e. paying the higher registration fee), your fee will also include a goodie bag (if paid by April 15th) to take home with you and one raffle ticket."

Does this mean that if you are taking a guest with a paid registration (being hubby or friend) they will also be included on the "goody" bags and raffle ticket with their registration since it is "per person"?

Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

I just found my answer on the "donations for meetup" thread...... never mind!!

Well...just to answer for anyone else who may be wondering about this...YES...the goody bags and 1 free raffle ticket is per person with their paid registration. So those of you who are bringing guests - your guests also get to take home a free goody bag (as long as each person is registered by April 15th)!!!

[KathyinCali]

Originally Posted by Tricia Hartley

sounds like such fun. Wish I could go. It is too far away for me this time.

Perhaps next year you will consider Charleston, SC?

I wish that I could really use Yorkie Talk better. This is a terribly difficult site to use. I cannot figure out how to post, chat or anything. I did manage to view my messages--not many, I"m afraid.

My beloved Yorkie, Casey, died at age 17 this past August. A few months later, I obtained another senior Yorkie (Age 10) from United Yorkie Rescue (Florida branch). His name is Daley, and he was found struggling in a pond in a Florida subdivision. He was pulled from the pond; signs were posted; but no one claimed him so the rescuers sent him, along with a generous donation for eye surgery (he was completely blind) to UYR, where I found him.

He was able to have surgery on one eye so he can see out of one eye now. He is nearly deaf, too; but he is a pistol!

He has twice "notified" me when my other dog, Cosmo (Min. Scnauzer-Westie mix) was in trouble--once Cosmo's collar became caught in rug; another time he had a loquat seed stuck in his foot and was limping. Daley yaps and yaps, running from me to Cosmo until I find and fix the problem.

Daley was at first very stand-offish, winced if I leaned over him, and not very loveable. Now he follows me if I leave the room, snuggles by me at night, adores the lady who checks on him midday. And he now no longer winces when I bend to pet him!

I had problems getting him to eat when I first got him and was afraid that I would have to report to Yorkie Rescue that I had starved him to death. After several e-mails back and forth to his UYR foster mom, problem was solved: Daley only eats if Publix (he's a Florida dog!) grated sharp cheddar is sprinkled on top of his food. (Please don't tell me that's bad for him! He's happy and so am I!)

Sorry to blather on so, but I was determined to use Yorkie Talk somehow!

Again, consider the most beautiful city in the US: LowCountry oaks and moss, beaches, plantations, best food on earth (most elegant restaurants to Soul Food and best seafood ever!), elegant and beautiful homes in downtown Charleston, carriage rides, fabulous Aquarium, museum--you name it; we have it! (I am a volunteer House Guide for Middleton Place, oldest landscaped gardens still in existence in US)!

Tricia Hartley:

Hi Tricia,
I love Charleston! Thank you for sharing your story, it sounds like you belong here on YT You may want to copy and paste your above post in the "General Section" here on YT so everyone can give you a proper welcome! If you need help with posting please let me know and I will be happy to help you as I'm sure our other members will be also. I know the site was daunting to me also when I first started! Warm regards, Kathy

[Tricia Hartley]

Thanks for your reply! I did post it somewhere--General Discussion? If that's not where I should have put it, could you copy and paste for me?

I am going to try to use this more and more so I will eventually figure out HOW to use Yorkie Talk!

Your Yorkies are presious. I think Daley is pretty cute, too. I shall have to figure out how to post a picture of him!

Thanks again!

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by Tricia Hartley

sounds like such fun. Wish I could go. It is too far away for me this time.

Perhaps next year you will consider Charleston, SC?

I wish that I could really use Yorkie Talk better. This is a terribly difficult site to use. I cannot figure out how to post, chat or anything. I did manage to view my messages--not many, I"m afraid.

My beloved Yorkie, Casey, died at age 17 this past August. A few months later, I obtained another senior Yorkie (Age 10) from United Yorkie Rescue (Florida branch). His name is Daley, and he was found struggling in a pond in a Florida subdivision. He was pulled from the pond; signs were posted; but no one claimed him so the rescuers sent him, along with a generous donation for eye surgery (he was completely blind) to UYR, where I found him.

He was able to have surgery on one eye so he can see out of one eye now. He is nearly deaf, too; but he is a pistol!

He has twice "notified" me when my other dog, Cosmo (Min. Scnauzer-Westie mix) was in trouble--once Cosmo's collar became caught in rug; another time he had a loquat seed stuck in his foot and was limping. Daley yaps and yaps, running from me to Cosmo until I find and fix the problem.

Daley was at first very stand-offish, winced if I leaned over him, and not very loveable. Now he follows me if I leave the room, snuggles by me at night, adores the lady who checks on him midday. And he now no longer winces when I bend to pet him!

I had problems getting him to eat when I first got him and was afraid that I would have to report to Yorkie Rescue that I had starved him to death. After several e-mails back and forth to his UYR foster mom, problem was solved: Daley only eats if Publix (he's a Florida dog!) grated sharp cheddar is sprinkled on top of his food. (Please don't tell me that's bad for him! He's happy and so am I!)

Sorry to blather on so, but I was determined to use Yorkie Talk somehow!

Again, consider the most beautiful city in the US: LowCountry oaks and moss, beaches, plantations, best food on earth (most elegant restaurants to Soul Food and best seafood ever!), elegant and beautiful homes in downtown Charleston, carriage rides, fabulous Aquarium, museum--you name it; we have it! (I am a volunteer House Guide for Middleton Place, oldest landscaped gardens still in existence in US)!

Tricia Hartley:

OMG! Well God Bless you for taking in rescued Yorkies, as I know there are so many of them out there needing good homes! Daley is lucky to have you, and it sounds like you (and Cosmo) are lucky to have him as well . Welcome to YT!!! Too bad you can't join us in KC .

[~Yorkie~Mommy~]

Oh my goodnesss, I may not be able to go to the meetup due to unforseen circumstances Well ok the unforseen circumstance is that my IDOL is coming to town on JUNE 20th and I have been DYING to see her!! This is really going to SUCK!! I already spent 700 on this trip but I think I can get my plane ticket transferred to a later date. Maybe me and the hubs can use it to go on a anniversary or birthday trip UGHHHHH somehow I KNEW this was going to happen!!!!! I mean serioulsy, you guys don't know how much she means to me, I really HAVE to see her!! I'm sooo confused because I really put alot of money in this trip

Someone PLEASE HELP ME OUT!!!