Venue for 2009 Yorkie Meetup

[TLC]

I do suppose TX is kind middle again....The weather (and bugs) does throw me though - and I would want hubby to come (plus I need that 2nd person to be able to bring 2 doggies) - with his business, no traveling in the summer, fall is do-able. I don't know if he has been to TX, so I could maybe convince him into a weekend vaca....

How is Sept in Texas???

[Sadie's Mom]

Originally Posted by TLC

I do suppose TX is kind middle again....The weather (and bugs) does throw me though - and I would want hubby to come (plus I need that 2nd person to be able to bring 2 doggies) - with his business, no traveling in the summer, fall is do-able. I don't know if he has been to TX, so I could maybe convince him into a weekend vaca....

How is Sept in Texas???

HOT!!! August and September seem to be the hottest months (at least in this part of the state)

[Tnyorkiemom]

Originally Posted by TLC

I do suppose TX is kind middle again....The weather (and bugs) does throw me though - and I would want hubby to come (plus I need that 2nd person to be able to bring 2 doggies) - with his business, no traveling in the summer, fall is do-able. I don't know if he has been to TX, so I could maybe convince him into a weekend vaca....

How is Sept in Texas???

well my hubby aint doin no flyin to quote him....so if it aint within 10-12 hours drive he wont be with me...so i will have tofigure alot of things out if it is west of east Texas

[Tnyorkiemom]

from what im reading ...southwest airlines is not pet-friendly

[Sadie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Tnyorkiemom

from what im reading ...southwest airlines is not pet-friendly

No, I don't think they allow dogs at all.

[SladesMommy]

I have another suggestion as far as cities go- Savannah GA.

There are several pet friendly hotels (including one on Tybee Island). The beach is only about a 15 minute drive from main Savannah- the only bad thing is that the beach doesn't allow dogs.

There is a dog park in Savannah, many outdoor restaurants that allow dogs, and many of the River Street shops don't mind dogs in. One of the tour companies that does different tours around Savannah allows dogs.

[YorkieChick1]

I would not plan it in Vegas. I have been there for a pet trade show called SuperZoo and there are only 3 or 4 hotels that allow pets in Vegas. One is the Four Seasons at $425 a night and then we stayed at the Super 8, not great but allowed dogs. The Mandalay Bay was holding the function and wouldn't even allow dogs at the hotel!! My opinion is that I won't go somewhere that is unbearably hot, like Chicago or Texas or NYC in the summertime. I don't like the humidity and would not travel all that way to be stuck in the hotel in the A/C. I like the camping idea or having it in a more temperate climate. California would of course be my first choice but Oregon & Washington would be good too. If you had it here in SF we have a SF Yorkie Meetup group with over 500 members and on any given month we have about 80 yorkies show up, so we would definitely have a larger turnout if we had it here. The W hotel in SF loves dogs and we have had some nice events there in the past. Just some ideas!! But I definitely want good weather, not too hot!!

[YorkieChick1]

Oh, I forgot to add that Carmel, CA is very pet friendly!!! They allow dogs at restaurants and it is a leash free beach, which is absolutely beautiful. There are 2 dog boutiques and tons of shopping at little boutiques that allow dogs. There is even a doggie waterfall in the center of town for them to drink. The down side is that it is expensive to stay and it is about 1 hour away from the San Jose Airport. They do have shuttles though. Just an idea...

[YorkieChick1]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Weather wise, you just can't beat San Diego. I love, love, love that entire area and there is just so much to offer and they have an entire beach devoted just for the doggies!!!!! There is camping on every single beach along the Pacific coast highway for anyone wanting this option also.

One thing I suggested on my evaluation was that at least one more day added to the agenda is a MUST!!! I was also thinking that the group could hire a dog sitter in a central room of the host hotel (for example, Lisa, Des, Cyndi and I rented a "suite" and it would have been perfect for this) for the better part of a day and we could have a tour of the city for those attending. This was anyone interested would get a chance to see the sights, it would still be as a group so we can continue to get to know each other (as opposed to everyone going their own way ie; Disney) but we wouldn't have to worry about the tour being dog friendly - particularly if there are stops along the way - and no one would need to worry about leaving the furbutts unattended in their hotel room.

Of course, I would also love to visit a city I haven't been to also...........

I love San Diego also!! Perfect weather, any time of year and lots to see and do!! Balboa Park is gorgeous and we could have our park meetup there. The Gas lamp area has tons of great restaurants and hip spots. And the airport is close to the city. That's my vote.

[2blkcatsmom]

LA/bev hills seems pet fry i would love to go to LA or dallas tx

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by SladesMommy

I have another suggestion as far as cities go- Savannah GA.

There are several pet friendly hotels (including one on Tybee Island). The beach is only about a 15 minute drive from main Savannah- the only bad thing is that the beach doesn't allow dogs.

There is a dog park in Savannah, many outdoor restaurants that allow dogs, and many of the River Street shops don't mind dogs in. One of the tour companies that does different tours around Savannah allows dogs.

I'd be up for Savannah. I've always wanted to go there.. Of course my vote is still somewhere in TX And in a HOTEL not a campground Same time of year as well....I think the date we picked worked out perfectly

[twalla]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I'd be up for Savannah. I've always wanted to go there.. Of course my vote is still somewhere in TX And in a HOTEL not a campground Same time of year as well....I think the date we picked worked out perfectly

I hear about TX I suggested San Antonio- I know the Drury is super dog friendly.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by twalla

I hear about TX I suggested San Antonio- I know the Drury is super dog friendly.

I do love San Antonio too! The Riverwalk is so much fun...lots of shopping and restaurants with outdoor seating that allow you to have your dogs.

[mizzwanned]

I vote New York or California...i'd love to go to cali..or how bout Hawaii??? lol jk

[MeganS]

I vote New York (though that may get up there in $$$ really fast) or Georgia.

I KNOW Tucker wouldn't fly well.

I really like Whit's idea of having one on the East coast and one on the West coast (on different weekends) so that those who can afford to go to both can, and those who maybe can't afford to fly (or can't for some other reason) don't have to miss out. I also agree with having more time to just sit and talk. The main reason I would want to go would be to hang out with everyone in person.