Venue for 2009 Yorkie Meetup

[marcerella02]

well i have EVERY intention on going no matter where it is... but i vote for

Florida,
Chicago
NY
Las Vegas
Phoenix (i have family there... kill two birds )

[SANDYSAND]

My vote goes for FL or NYC of course

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by Nikki+2

No, I think you meant to post a vote for Orlando!

Seriously y'all, yeah FL is hot in the summer but almost everywhere is. Coastal Florida is actually usually cooler than most places in the summer- we are usually quite a bit cooler than my family in New York, Georgia and North Carolina. Our summers are really long but if you're near the coast it isn't awful. I also want to reiterate- we have a LOT of FL members.

Okay, enough campaigning from me, I promise. As far as time I think the summer is the best time. For those of us with children it is the easiest time to travel and many people wouldn't use short school breaks for the meet up.

Disney World versus YT Meetup... Hmmm...

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Disney World versus YT Meetup... Hmmm...

That's why it's so perfect- it's an all in one!

[Yorkiedaze]

If you want ideal weather with no hot humid conditions, and no chance of rain, with just perfect weather, then I'd say stay on the west side of CA. Anywhere else your going to take your chances with wet, cold or humid weather.

[Shelby&Seymour]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

If you want ideal weather with no hot humid conditions, and no chance of rain, with just perfect weather, then I'd say stay on the west side of CA. Anywhere else your going to take your chances with wet, cold or humid weather.

....... this is true... CA has beautiful weather along the coast!.......

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

If you want ideal weather with no hot humid conditions, and no chance of rain, with just perfect weather, then I'd say stay on the west side of CA. Anywhere else your going to take your chances with wet, cold or humid weather.

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...........

[yougetthesmiles]

I agree! If we start planning now, this will give us a chance to start saving!!!!

I was so bummed I missed out, but I won't in 2009!!!!

[mainegirl]

I would love to go so here's my opinion:

For beautiful weather you can't beat New England in the summer or Fall. It's not as expensive as California or NYC.

Boston is not that expensive and there is tons to see. Logan is a hub airport.

Portland Maine is a very dog friendly city, is inexpensive, the city is hip and funky yet there are tons of beautiful campgrounds within 15 minutes of the city. Logan would be cheaper to fly into and it's only 1.5 hours away or you could fly into Portland. That's my lobbying!!

I also like the idea of Gaitlinburg

[Tnyorkiemom]

im telling you ...you cant beat Gatlinburg TN in the Fall....the most gorgeous scenery you ever saw

[Reese1]

I love Vegas, but it wouldn't be very dog friendly!
My brother's friends brought their dog when we were there last fall and they had an awful time trying to find a place to accept pets! Not to mention it's sooo hot in the summer to be outside with them!

I would love somewhere around Chicago, NC maybe, I bet there is even some nice places to go to in Michigan again!

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by 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.

Chicago or Indy sound like a great idea, Nashville sounds pretty good too!

[Tnyorkiemom]

Originally Posted by 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.

how do you find yout how many members are from a certain state?

[Shelby&Seymour]

Originally Posted by Tnyorkiemom

how do you find yout how many members are from a certain state?

You can do "surveys" here......but I think that listing all the states would make the thead very long. I guess one could be done listing "clumps" of states.

[SladesMommy]

Wherever it is, Slade and I will try to come if we can... hopefully I'll have a job by then, lol!