Venue for 2009 Yorkie Meetup

[Little Bit]

Originally Posted by 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...

Salt Lake City, Utah would be fine by me, too!

[blueeyes_jd]

hey if it was here in Utah i would be willing to take on putting everthing together ... I dont have a job so Im free... and the only children I have is Gracie... so Im pretty much free!!!

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Izzy Princess

What about Austin, TX? Isn't that nice and dog friendly?

YES! I was just thinking Austin, TX!! They are a very dog friendly city. I stayed at the Hyatt in downtown Austin with my doggies before. It was really really nice, good price, and only a $25.00 pet fee...but maybe they'd make us a deal.

And I LOVE LOVE the Dallas area of course...lots of stuff in Dallas like Glamour Dog!

[MyFairLacy]

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).

KC was not humid at all...it was so nice. I'm so used to living in TX and yes it is hot and humid....but we were inside the majority of the time with our dogs so I don't think weather is that big of a factor here.

Also, there is no way I'd be able to go in the fall. It must be in the summer for me...I'm too busy in the fall and spring with school.

K...I vote for TEXAS TEXAS TEXAS TEXAS TEXAS!!!

[BubblPopElectrc]

I think it would make most sense to have it in a location where there are the most YTers. Because of this, I would think NYC would make the most sense.

Some of the places mentioned have been great, but to be blunt, not everyone (including me) is going to be interested in coming to some random location where the only thing of interest is the meet up.

ETA: With so many people living in within say a 3-4 hour drive of New York City I'm sure a lot of people could just make a day trip out of it. If you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on lodging, I'm sure you'd be more tempted to come.

[Tiggerwit]

How do we actually find out where everyone is located approximately. To get a real number. Can we do a poll or could admin pull the info?

I know someone posted about 66 members somewhere, but was that current/active members?

I always thought from reading posts that most time I come across Texas and the midwest/south area the most. Moreso then East Coast or West Coast.

Just curious to see of all the people who are active members that would participate, where are they centrally located.

Does that make sense?

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Tiggerwit

How do we actually find out where everyone is located approximately. To get a real number. Can we do a poll or could admin pull the info?

I know someone posted about 66 members somewhere, but was that current/active members?

I always thought from reading posts that most time I come across Texas and the midwest/south area the most. Moreso then East Coast or West Coast.

Just curious to see of all the people who are active members that would participate, where are they centrally located.

Does that make sense?

I think there are a lot of TX members too. I know there is a TX group in the social group section. There are websites that create a map...people go to the site and put their info in and it makes a dot where that person is. I've seen them on myspace pages and such. Maybe someone can create one of those and anyone potentially interested in going to the next meetup could put their location in.

[Tnyorkiemom]

that is a great idea.....also why was someone just saying active members....do you mean donating members and if so dont you realize that alot and i mean alot of people that actually show up at these meet ups are not necessarily donating members....

[paulapoo]

it would be interesting to find out what state has the most members. Just curious.

[LuvMyPrinceKobi]

Okay...just read through the thread...some great suggestions...

One thing that I don't think is a good idea is Texas in the summer. I was thinking fall or spring would be great for warmer places I mean, you have to think about people as a whole. I LOVE heat and warmth, but I'm sorry...most people don't. I don't think Texas in summer is good idea.

Secondly, I don't think NYC is a good idea either. Just because there are a lot of people there who can make a day trip out of it, the rest of us that will be coming from EVERYWHERE ELSE will spend EVEN MORE. SO yeah, some may get a great "deal" from it being in NYC but most will suffer, cost-wise.

I really think Nashville, Chicago, San Diego are all good options

Also, Kathy mentioned Charleston, and while I would love to have it here, I don't think it's a great idea. There aren't that many dog boutiques and flights here are VERY expensive, as compared to bigger cities....JMO But if y'all wanna come, you're certainly welcome

[Shelby&Seymour]

Well, all the suggestions sound great!!!...... I also like Mikes idea... we could have it at his house in Alaska.... I am sure that he will make room! And of course we all would appreciate steak on the grill with a nice salad for our dinner!!!!

OK....... now getting down to business:
My choices would be (in this order)
Chicago
Nashville
MICHIGAN (we could do it the same time the Yorkie Fest is and make it a nice LONG weekend....... or WEEK!!! ........ DOUBLE the Yorkie FUN!!! .... and probably better for the vendors!!!!)
Florida
NagsHead South Carolina
Martha's Vineyard
California
Texas (it may be a bit warm)

It would be great to have another meetup (and if you would want to do it in Kentucky.... I would consider trying to assist in getting it together).

[Tnyorkiemom]

Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

Okay...just read through the thread...some great suggestions...

One thing that I don't think is a good idea is Texas in the summer. I was thinking fall or spring would be great for warmer places I mean, you have to think about people as a whole. I LOVE heat and warmth, but I'm sorry...most people don't. I don't think Texas in summer is good idea.

Secondly, I don't think NYC is a good idea either. Just because there are a lot of people there who can make a day trip out of it, the rest of us that will be coming from EVERYWHERE ELSE will spend EVEN MORE. SO yeah, some may get a great "deal" from it being in NYC but most will suffer, cost-wise.

I really think Nashville, Chicago, San Diego are all good options
Also, Kathy mentioned Charleston, and while I would love to have it here, I don't think it's a great idea. There aren't that many dog boutiques and flights here are VERY expensive, as compared to bigger cities....JMO But if y'all wanna come, you're certainly welcome

Nashville is great and there are alot of things there that are pet-friendly....

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I think it would make most sense to have it in a location where there are the most YTers. Because of this, I would think NYC would make the most sense.

Some of the places mentioned have been great, but to be blunt, not everyone (including me) is going to be interested in coming to some random location where the only thing of interest is the meet up.

ETA: With so many people living in within say a 3-4 hour drive of New York City I'm sure a lot of people could just make a day trip out of it. If you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on lodging, I'm sure you'd be more tempted to come.

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.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Tnyorkiemom

that is a great idea.....also why was someone just saying active members....do you mean donating members and if so dont you realize that alot and i mean alot of people that actually show up at these meet ups are not necessarily donating members....

no, active member as in a member that actively logs onto YT and reads/posts. There are many many inactive members whose membership remains, but they might not have even been on YT for two years.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

Okay...just read through the thread...some great suggestions...

One thing that I don't think is a good idea is Texas in the summer. I was thinking fall or spring would be great for warmer places I mean, you have to think about people as a whole. I LOVE heat and warmth, but I'm sorry...most people don't. I don't think Texas in summer is good idea.

Secondly, I don't think NYC is a good idea either. Just because there are a lot of people there who can make a day trip out of it, the rest of us that will be coming from EVERYWHERE ELSE will spend EVEN MORE. SO yeah, some may get a great "deal" from it being in NYC but most will suffer, cost-wise.

Okay, all of you and the Texas heat...wimps... LOL I'm just kidding. I know it does get HOT here..very hot. I guess I'm used to it but I'm sure it would be shock to some of you in other areas. My vote is still for Texas of course though

And I agree about NYC. I would love to go to NYC but it is so expensive! And when I finally get to go to NYC, I want to be able to go for a whole week or two...not just a weekend for a yorkie meetup.