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I vote for Florida or Texas. I've been to Vegas and loved it but don't think they were dog friendly. I think Florida is dog friendly.:D Of course, the heat is probably going to be a factor for some but when I used to live in Virginia and vacationed in South Beach in July, the heat/humidity was about the same. If Florida is a consideration, summer is our off-season when room rates and flights tend to be lower, winter is our peak season but the weather is fabulous. :D |
Hmm.. Chicago sounds pretty good to me at this point! I've never been and its sorta halfway btwn where I live now and where I hope to move. I agree with the paying $10 to vote on the location. Like someone else said, even if I end up not being able to go I wouldn't mind donating the $10 |
how many people have kids in school if its in the school year a lot of people kids cant go i like june july august did a lot of people go that had school age kids or was it mostly people with adult children or no children |
mabe the the next meet up could be in the same town as a gucci store so we can shop j/k im sure it will be fun in any city |
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I am going to throw in my two cents worth too and vote for somewhere in California. And I will agree with Jodie in that there were so so many that were within reasonable range of Kansas City who didn't attend, yet there were many many members from California that flew (and drove) all the way to Kansas to attend. I don't think it would be fair for them to have to fly to the midwest again in another year. Isn't that why it was in the midwest first, then decided long ago that it would be one of the coasts next? We spent better than 6 grand to make this trip and I know we couldn't even consider making the trip to the midwest again. I would attend one in California... and in another year, maybe then I coulod attend one on the other coast. anyway.. just my two cents |
I do think the original plan was to have one in the middle, then the next year one on one coast, then the next year have it on the opposite coast. California sounds good to me! I've never been and if I'm living in Boise by then, I might could even drive. My bf used to live in San Diego, so if we are still together, maybe I could convince him to come too. |
I havent seen this mentioned in Texas but what about San Antonio -- I am not sure about how many "dog" parks there are but I know the Riverwalk is dog friendly - lots of shopping and historical sites. But hotel wise -- how about starting with a hotel that is dog friendly and checking -- suggestion - Drury Hotels Official Website - Locations & Reservations This hotel allows dogs to stay free and very dog friendly. Sam has always been allowed to go every where in the hotel. |
i agree it should be coast to coast so mabe la or san diego and next year new york and then mabe the south hat sounds fare |
6 grand to make the trip this year?!?!?!? Uh, well if it's near that on an average count us out. I have 3 kids in school still and that's just not do-able for a family of 5 living on 1 paycheck for Mom to take the furbutts out for a weekend. Sorry :( |
I'll have to say Texas or California. Preferably TX---3 hours is long enough for my Daisy on a plane. :rolleyes: NYC is wonderful and lots of dog friendly neighborhoods...the cost is def more than elsewhere as far as transportation (taxis), dining, pet couture, treats, hotel stay...etc.. It's honestly never ending. I'm sure that'll affect a lot of people's decisions on attending or not. |
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Flight 350 Chloe's airfare 200 1/3 room for two nights 125 Registration 80 Dining out 85 I also spent about 100 at the vendor booths |
Ooooo I just thought of another one....since this was an International YT meetup...what about Canada...like Vancouver or something like that??? |
Just throwing out a couple of ideas. I wonder if YT could partner up with a local Yorkie meet-up in a certain city to help plan an event OR Partner with a Yorkie rescue and it could be a fun event and maybe help to raise money as well! Another idea is to plan something on a weekend in a city that might already have an annual pet event going on. Like a pet fest, etc... That way there would be another activity to be able to attend and the planning is already in place! I'm with Jodie, I'm not a camper! :p |
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If this expo is an annual event this could be something to do next year if the YT meetup is in Orlando. Since there will be adoptable and entertainment animals there, no pets are allowed.:( Pet friendly hotels in Orlando in all price ranges. BringFido.com - Pet Friendly Hotels in Orlando, Florida |
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I agree 100%. I would love to have a relaxed meetup with lots and lots of time to just sit and visit. With a lot of activities going on, places to go and things to do, people just don't "visit" as much. If I am going to come to a meetup I want to have time to meet and get to know as many of my beloved YT members as possible. |
i agree that we need to be in a venue that will allow for alot of together time to just sit and "shut the breeze"....but i have a problem with the camping idea ...and the problem is this................some people are getting "up" in age ....now notice i didnt say that nasty three letter word...but camping can be hard on the best healthy wise people...and some couldnt come if they didnt have refrigeration(ie...meds) and such.....and lets face it camping is fun but it can be a little uncomfortable..........JMO ..but i think it would be best to have it in a place that we could be close to a big park with possibly a pavillion (for possibly a monster cookout)and all stay at the same hotel with access to a huge room that all can enjoy......you can still have activities...just not so many as to take up most of the time......again JMO |
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Is it about a 7-8 flight from FL to CA not including layovers? |
That's including the time change I believe. I believe it's only about 5 hours. |
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And you always have a layover. So you'll be able to let your baby out for a break =D |
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TY for the breakdown. That's a good thing to let everyone see who are on a budget :) |
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To me, it hasn't been tooooo hot yet this year. I mean, yes we've had some hot days, but it doesn't REALLY start getting hot until July/August. SO I think that if we had it early June or even in May, Texas would be fine heat-wise. And like Shana said, we usually have a great turnout when we do our local meetups. At the last one, we had around 30 people, I think, and even more Yorkies! And some of the people drove an hour or more to get to the park. So I think there'd be a great turnout. |
I DO like Lori's thinking of a campground..... and for people that don't camp, there are places that have really nice chalets that can be gotten also. (Which would be nice for people who want a kitchen, living area, private bath, etc.) I don't know of any here...... but they do have them in Gatlinburg......... how about it Coast dwelling peeps??????......... does anyone know of anywhere that has something like this??? It would satisfy the "campers" and the "not so primitives"........ |
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That was my thought about the East Coast. :) Alphy will NOT do a bag, I don't think I could fly anywhere with him. :) No big of a deal. Sound like most folks want it on that side, I'm betting tons of folks will go. |
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bottom line if everyone hasn't already noticed not everyone will be happy because you can't please everyone. There needs to be a happy medium. What that is, I have no idea and I don't envy the person or people who take this on. :) Maybe we should plan a West Coast event and an East Coast event, make them on separate days so those that can afford to can have the option to go to both if they want. Or an annual West Coast Event, an East Coast event and then one somewhere in the middle. ??? But that's like too many events and the $$ adds up. ?? Just trying to brainstorm ideas. |
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