Venue for 2009 Yorkie Meetup

[KathyinCali]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

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]

Originally Posted by Little Bit

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]

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]

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]

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 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]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

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 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]

Originally Posted by RebelBelle

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]

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]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

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]

Originally Posted by Jenn218

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]

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]

Florida, Florida, Florida for me! 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.

[FL Tink]

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!!

[blueeyes_jd]

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]

Chicago!