Originally Posted by LuvMySissy (Post 2080978)

Patience, please. A poll will be posted tomorrow. I'm waiting on a couple other things to rule out a few areas.

Just so everyone knows how this was derived - all of the location stuff was hashed over and over again last year. Through various threads and posts the committee members decided the logical place to begin was the most central point of the US and then go to the coasts in subsequent years before returning inland. So, the poll will only be coastal cities.

That being said, each city has to be within 50 miles of at least one major airport, have many dog friendly accommodation options along with dog friendly shops/restaurants and also offer many attractions for those who wish to stay and make a vacation out of the location. Just because a hotel chain indicates they are dog friendly or doesn't normally charge a pet fee does not mean they will accommodate a large group. We found that out last year ruling out several hotels that are normally dog friendly by advertising. When you start talking the possibility of 100 dogs - they don't care how small they are and fees seem to crop up quickly that are non-refundable.

So, that is where we are. Hang tight for another day or so......

Originally Posted by flgurl69 (Post 2081036)

I'm excited to see what cities you decide on.:p

Originally Posted by daisy mae06 (Post 2081064)

Me too :)



If you Do Florida I would Love it to be the Tampa area then I can Visit family and maybe even get them to come ;) That would be at least 9 more yorkies to attend :)

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom (Post 2081070)

No fair, using bribery!;)

Originally Posted by peanut (Post 2081072)

I just hope its close enough that we can drive, I would like to come and bring more than 1 yorkie.:D

Originally Posted by peanut (Post 2081072)

I just hope its close enough that we can drive, I would like to come and bring more than 1 yorkie.:D

Originally Posted by 2blkcatsmom (Post 2077397)

who is planing the whole thing mabe they should get to pick since they are doing all the hard work we never had an option when it came to KC we where just told its here in kc if you want to come come just an idea cause no one is going to agree so im not sure what to do

Originally Posted by daisy mae06 (Post 2078813)

As much as I would love to say Nashville is a Great choice, I have to say that Most of that city is Very Dirty. Even if one of my favorite people live there (Mandee:) ) I would not choose this as a meet up place.

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles (Post 2081308)

Ok - 3rd post in a row ;) - I've been AWOL for a week from YT as I was dealing with life :) -- But I did read every single post in this thread! :cool:

But here's my input - I'm not definitely sold on it has to be one coast or the other, because regardless of where it is - the majority of us would have to fly or spend 12-plus hrs driving. So if flying is an issue than I say look for the most affordable cities.

My 1st Choices are:
Chicago
Nashville
Elsewhere in TN

East Coast
Tampa-Sarasota-Clearwater - somewhere on the beautiful Gulf coast of Florida that is dog friendly
South Carolina
Georgia

West Coast
Seattle - it would be comfortable temp there

I'm not a big camper, but I do like the idea of some big resort with cabins or something - a nice place would likely have a lodge or meeting place that could be used to do the big meetings

Actually I have been thinking all week, the biggest problem with the hotel setting, is everyone goes to their room and closes the door and it closes off interactions and conversations. If we are in a hotel we need some type of suite or party room we can have access to anytime where folks can just hang out

Originally Posted by flgurl69 (Post 2080669)

California definitely sounds like it has a lot to offer. I've never been but would love to see it. :) If the cost isn't too exorbitant and Bella can handle the total flight time, I'm def. interested. :)

Originally Posted by daisy mae06 (Post 2081074)

LOL well :cool: And Hey I know that town Really well... and they are really pet friendly :)