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CollegeCutieUSF 06-27-2008 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Gracie2006 (Post 2076450)
No offense to you southerners, but I don't do massive heat and humidity very well. I think we need to factor in weather for the time of the year that we are going. Of the top 10 dog friendly cities for 2005, San Fransisco ranked #4 and Seattle #5, followed by Salt Lake City #6.

If I go, I will be driving so something closer to the West coast would interest me.
if you're driving, florida's definately out of the question for you, unless you want to leave a week in advance. lol I'm scared to fly, so driving definately sounds better to me too!

CollegeCutieUSF 06-27-2008 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Katys mom (Post 2076455)
OK, Here is my 2 cents. I think where you are going to have the convention should have some baring on where you have it. I went to a convention in LV the Mon-Fri before this one. It was 107 degrees. Way to hot for me, never mind the puppies. Same goes for Florida and Texas. If you make it more of a spring or fall then they would be ok. The same goes for having it in the North. If its in the late spring, summer or early fall, then great. Either way, the location needs to have easy access to the airport and dog friendly places. Flights can get us anywhere.

We could alway do both, a spring one and a fall one, one on the East, one one the West.
woo :thumbup: i vote for 2 meet-ups! and I'll probably want to go to both. lol.

LuvMySissy 06-27-2008 11:54 AM
My personal vote would be for San Diego or NYC - both are very dog friendly cities. NY is definitely more expensive, but CA is not. Hotels in the San Diego region are priced just like anywhere else and the whether is fairly constant and not ungodly hot either. Food and shopping is also just like other areas, though there are some really great specialty boutiques. Also, in that area - usually the most you may have to deal with is wildfires and they tend to stay more northern than San Diego.

Vegas is definitely NOT a dog friendly city. I've never been to the Tampa area, so I can't really comment on that. But, I think Orlando is overdone and the various attractions (Disney, Sea World, Universal) are definitely not dog friendly. Chicago would be really fun and you always have the option of the lake front also. An East Coastish destination such as West Virginia might also be nice, just not a city I'm familiar with. I also think Nashville would be a great location.

But, for me - ultimately it doesn't matter where the next one is as I plan to be there regardless!!!!!!!!!!

crb 06-27-2008 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Izzy Princess (Post 2076364)
What about Austin, TX? Isn't that nice and dog friendly?
You read my mind...I was going to suggest that. Austin, TX is very dog friendly!!

Jenn218 06-27-2008 12:17 PM
Was the location in KC not good?

DogFriendly.com's City Guide: Fort Worth, Texas
Texas is a good choice....major airports, lots to do, dog friendly.

DogFriendly.com's City Guide: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma (Tulsa).... major airport, lots to do, dog friendly.

San Diego....
DogFriendly.com's City Guide: San Diego, California

Nashville, TN seems like it would be really good!!
DogFriendly.com's City Guide: Nashville, Tennessee

crb 06-27-2008 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jenn218 (Post 2076539)
Was the location in KC not good?

DogFriendly.com's City Guide: Fort Worth, Texas
Texas is a good choice....major airports, lots to do, dog friendly.

DogFriendly.com's City Guide: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma (Tulsa).... major airport, lots to do, dog friendly.

San Diego....
DogFriendly.com's City Guide: San Diego, California

Nashville, TN seems like it would be really good!!
DogFriendly.com's City Guide: Nashville, Tennessee

Kansas City was great. We would just like to change the location each year, so we're not always going back to the same place.

mypreciouspups 06-27-2008 12:27 PM
I think your going to get the same people all the time.. this is really a good idea.. and I would love to go to one..

But I will not go where it is stifling hot that one cannot enjoy the parks, or better still the dogs are too hot to even have fun..I just want others to think as I am speaking here.. I am doing it if I would go or if I would not go..

I also think many are choosing very expensive places.. they are not thinking it is not only the flight people pay for .. then there is the hotel.. drinks, eating... but most love to shop..

I do not think it should be in a congested area where people have a harder time going places due to parking.. for those who take a camper or drive..it is nice to be able to get around.

If this was to take place in the winter time then of course a warmer climate would be wanted.. if you did this in the winter.. you might get more people really wanting a winter break for themselves and the dogs..

If it is summer.. heat is a huge thing to think about..would you rather put on a sweater or would you rather leave the dogs in the rooms and be in a pool visiting..

I am just trying to think of these sort of things.. I do not care where it is.. if I can go I would love to try.. I am in canada so it really makes no difference to me in the end.. I just get to see other places if I can go..but with my dogs.. we do travel motorhome only.. unless I take one dog and go solo... which could be done.. just have never in 29 years went off alone..:eek:

I really hope there is one thing that makes sense in this.. if so I will be happy.. I am not posting for a confrontation neither.. I think it is wonderful it is being thought of earlier.. and the idea of getting people prior to booking is another good idea..

I am going to love this thread...anne

KathyinCali 06-27-2008 12:28 PM
I don't have a preference on where we have it, just that we have one :) It would be kind of nice to decide sooner rather than later and that way people can start saving/budgeting.

I love Florida, have not been to Texas in a while but wouldn't mind a visit, never thought of NY but I would be game, and since we're throwing out ideas, I love Charleston! I have no idea of the cost, etc but what a wonderful place to visit and similar to KC where you can walk around the town :)

mypreciouspups 06-27-2008 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy (Post 2076494)
My personal vote would be for San Diego or NYC - both are very dog friendly cities. NY is definitely more expensive, but CA is not. Hotels in the San Diego region are priced just like anywhere else and the whether is fairly constant and not ungodly hot either. Food and shopping is also just like other areas, though there are some really great specialty boutiques. Also, in that area - usually the most you may have to deal with is wildfires and they tend to stay more northern than San Diego.

Vegas is definitely NOT a dog friendly city. I've never been to the Tampa area, so I can't really comment on that. But, I think Orlando is overdone and the various attractions (Disney, Sea World, Universal) are definitely not dog friendly. Chicago would be really fun and you always have the option of the lake front also. An East Coastish destination such as West Virginia might also be nice, just not a city I'm familiar with. I also think Nashville would be a great location.

But, for me - ultimately it doesn't matter where the next one is as I plan to be there regardless!!!!!!!!!!
Yes your right.. I would not suggest orlando.. but if it were outside of orlando then not bad as if there were people wanting to take an extended time to do disney they are close.. for many want to make this a holliday at the same time.I would do tampa.. farther south is only hotter..lol .anne

Jenn218 06-27-2008 12:35 PM
I agree...the sooner the planning, the better.

I think the date for this year was picked (June 21st) because it was before "summer", right after schools let out, etc. I am sure KC was humid, but the pictures at the park didn't show it.

I think a Fall date would be good...BUT that means, children are back at school, etc. Fall, the weather MAY be nicer...but not always....Fall could mean more rain or more hot weather (it just depends).

I think some places are fairly reasonable on price...like Tulsa and maybe DFW or so....

Some one brought up camping and/or lodge....I think the camping part would be fun, but not everyone has a camper....and if the campground has a lodge, that maybe expensive too...and what else would there be to do that is close by?

mistyinca 06-27-2008 12:36 PM
I was thinking maybe Northern CA, but San Diego sounds good too. I agree that Las Vegas would be too hot. Another idea is Seattle. We visited there a few years ago, and it was gorgeous.

Jenn218 06-27-2008 12:41 PM
How about somewhere in N. Carolina? They have beaches, shopping, etc. Any major airports there?

KathyinCali 06-27-2008 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi (Post 2076317)
ETA: One more suggestion would be I think everybody needs to pay their registration fee up front before we even have a contract with a hotel, and that way if we don't have enough, it can be refunded to everybody and no need to get a contract or start planning if we won't have a good crowd. Anyone else agree??? As long as it will be FULLY REFUNDED if nothing happens, I think anyone should be able to do that!
I think this is an excellent idea. From what I understand we had half the amount of people attend that in the beginning said they would for sure be going. It could really help with the budgeting for whom ever takes on the task of planning the meet up (I would also be happy to help).
:thumbup:

alaskayorkie 06-27-2008 12:54 PM
Anchorage, Alaska. Lots of open space for the dogs to run around. Not too hot. Not too cold (in summer).

And it's very cost effective -- for me!

Of the ones mentioned, I'd vote San Diego.

Katys mom 06-27-2008 01:05 PM
I would so be there!!! I love Alaska

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie (Post 2076631)
Anchorage, Alaska. Lots of open space for the dogs to run around. Not too hot. Not too cold (in summer).

And it's very cost effective -- for me!

KathyinCali 06-27-2008 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie (Post 2076631)
Anchorage, Alaska. Lots of open space for the dogs to run around. Not too hot. Not too cold (in summer).

And it's very cost effective -- for me!

Of the ones mentioned, I'd vote San Diego.
I would love to visit Alaska :)

kay6688 06-27-2008 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Little Bit (Post 2076406)
Austin or San Antonio would be good also, and not quite as humid as Houston. I don't know much about the airports there.

I know that Houston has a major airport (Bush) which I think is a hub for Continental Airlines. The other airport, Hobby, is a hub for Southwest Airlines.

Southwest doesn't allow pets to fly!!!

alaskayorkie 06-27-2008 01:11 PM
Then it's settled. We locate a Yorkie-loving benefactor to rent us a cruise ship, and we all sail to Alaska for the next meetup. The benefactor will kindly pay for our two months of lost wages. :)

Yorkie3 06-27-2008 01:12 PM
There are 66 people from Indiana on YT so I would vote for Chicago (if it wasn't right in Chicago, preferably south of) or Indianapolis. Both have major airports and lots to do.

chattiesmom 06-27-2008 01:20 PM
First of all I would like to congratulate all those who had a part in planning this year's event. A special thank you is in order to Sukoshi for her countless hours and tireless efforts at making this event the huge success that it was. I was not able to attend, primarly because of my broken leg.

For my :twocents: I don't think there is a perfect location for the meet-up nor a perfect time of year. We are a huge diverse group of people with different interests. Some love the big city atomosphere, night life and shopping, others (me included) would prefer a more quiet and less formal atmosphere.

I would prefer reserving space at a quiet resort for a Yorkie "get away" - Breckenridge, Colorado would be nice (47 miles from Denver) or Gatlinburg, TN (34 miles from Knoxville).

I think that their should be a few diverse options, and a vote. In order to vote I think members should put up a small "fee" that is non refundable so that only those really interested in making the trip would vote. The voter fee would be applied to the over all expense of the trip. If each member paid a $10.00 fee and l00 people voted that is a quick 1,000 towards the cost of the event. It wouldn't bother me to donate $10. even if I didn't get to go.

My hat is off to anyone who bites the bullet to organize the next meetup.

RebelBelle 06-27-2008 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by chattiesmom (Post 2076702)
First of all I would like to congratulate all those who had a part in planning this year's event. A special thank you is in order to Sukoshi for her countless hours and tireless efforts at making this event the huge success that it was. I was not able to attend, primarly because of my broken leg.

For my :twocents: I don't think there is a perfect location for the meet-up nor a perfect time of year. We are a huge diverse group of people with different interests. Some love the big city atomosphere, night life and shopping, others (me included) would prefer a more quiet and less formal atmosphere.

I would prefer reserving space at a quiet resort for a Yorkie "get away" - Breckenridge, Colorado would be nice (47 miles from Denver) or Gatlinburg, TN (34 miles from Knoxville).

I think that their should be a few diverse options, and a vote. In order to vote I think members should put up a small "fee" that is non refundable so that only those really interested in making the trip would vote. The voter fee would be applied to the over all expense of the trip. If each member paid a $10.00 fee and l00 people voted that is a quick 1,000 towards the cost of the event. It wouldn't bother me to donate $10. even if I didn't get to go.

My hat is off to anyone who bites the bullet to organize the next meetup.
That sounds like a GREAT idea Cindy! I would be willing to donate $10 as well.

crb 06-27-2008 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RebelBelle (Post 2076715)
That sounds like a GREAT idea Cindy! I would be willing to donate $10 as well.
I agree, that sounds like a terrific idea!!!

Tnyorkiemom 06-27-2008 01:40 PM
im all for any where in TN...GA sounds good too.........i would just need to know a time and place before i would commit or donate....not sending money into something i cant participate in....my schedule is very busy next year with my daughter getting Married in May....she is graduating from high school in May right before her wedding...and oldest daughter may also be getting married sometime next year....i really have to know before i commit...im all for a meet-up in the south somewhere....maybe anywhere....also may have my first litter of puppies then also....so just have to see.....good luck on the voting

linz06 06-27-2008 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie (Post 2076631)
Anchorage, Alaska. Lots of open space for the dogs to run around. Not too hot. Not too cold (in summer).

And it's very cost effective -- for me!

Of the ones mentioned, I'd vote San Diego.
Yeahhhh Alaska! I will be visiting family in the Yukon next summer, so at least I'd be close!

mypreciouspups 06-27-2008 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jenn218 (Post 2076585)
I agree...the sooner the planning, the better.

I think the date for this year was picked (June 21st) because it was before "summer", right after schools let out, etc. I am sure KC was humid, but the pictures at the park didn't show it.

I think a Fall date would be good...BUT that means, children are back at school, etc. Fall, the weather MAY be nicer...but not always....Fall could mean more rain or more hot weather (it just depends).

I think some places are fairly reasonable on price...like Tulsa and maybe DFW or so....

Some one brought up camping and/or lodge....I think the camping part would be fun, but not everyone has a camper....and if the campground has a lodge, that maybe expensive too...and what else would there be to do that is close by?

jen just to answer one question.. koa is not cheap but they have cabins always.. when I say not cheap I mean for a campground..but cheaper then hotels..lol
anne

RONLYNN 06-27-2008 01:54 PM
I saw someone said Colorado...that sounds good to me as well as San Diego, No. California, Miami (I heard Miami is very dog friendly) or NYC! The other place I thought of is Arizona because it is so pretty there in the Spring and Fall.

Nikki+2 06-27-2008 02:03 PM
Florida, Florida, Florida for me!:D There is tons to do in Orlando and West Palm and Miami are both very dog friendly. We also have lots of Florida members. Our last Florida meetup had a really good turn out even though it was cold and windy.:thumbup:

FL Tink 06-27-2008 02:29 PM
OF COURSE!! I will vote florida too!! I know everyone prefers summer but what about a holiday weekend? The spring and fall are so beautiful here.
Sunny, high 70's with cool breezes! Beautiful lush green everything with bright birds of paridise and hibiscus. Not to mention yummy dinners on watersides/ beaches. Run your toes/paws thru the sugar sand of the gulf of mexico..mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm It's not a bad place!!:D

blueeyes_jd 06-27-2008 02:30 PM
I think SLC would be GREAT but thats because Im here... lol but other then that I like the whole Texas or Florida idea...

paulapoo 06-27-2008 02:36 PM
Chicago!


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