Venue for 2009 Yorkie Meetup

[Shelby&Seymour]

Originally Posted by patty58

This is just my opinion. So many places have been mentioned and there will never be an agreement on where it should be. I think that the people who have offered to plan the meetup should "get together" and plan where it is going to be. After all they are the ones doing all of the work. I think voting on it is going to get us no where. If I remember correctly, we didn't vote last year. The planning committee decided and let us know where it was going to be. It just starts to get to controversial with this many people giving their opinions. There is NO WAY to please everybody.

Very true........... pleasing everyone will be impossible..... I am sure the committee members have some wheels turning in their heads already!!
but I do like the list of suggestions. It has given me lots of ideas where to plan our vacation this fall or next year...... if we can't make it to the meetup (which is hopefully not going to be a problem), we have a wonderful list of great places to go!!!

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by patty58

This is just my opinion. So many places have been mentioned and there will never be an agreement on where it should be. I think that the people who have offered to plan the meetup should "get together" and plan where it is going to be. After all they are the ones doing all of the work. I think voting on it is going to get us no where. If I remember correctly, we didn't vote last year. The planning committee decided and let us know where it was going to be. It just starts to get to controversial with this many people giving their opinions. There is NO WAY to please everybody.

There is a committee that has been discussing east and west coast locations. Jodie is going to start a poll soon with many west coast and east coast options for voting so we can get a better idea of what is most popular. Everyone's suggestions have been looked at and considered for the list of options. Jodie will post when the poll is posted and everyone who is seriously interested in going will get to vote.

[scoobiedooiscoo]

i say flip a coin for east or west then go from there

[mizzwanned]

I personally don't care where it is..i just want to have the experience and meet ppl. I would love to go to San Diego but if it's not there no sweat, anywhere would be great. I love traveling anyway. If it were up to me i would say 100% i am going but i have to ask my bf, i can't go alone, so basically it's up to him Why doesn't everyone just vote on where it should be?

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

There is a committee that has been discussing east and west coast locations. Jodie is going to start a poll soon with many west coast and east coast options for voting so we can get a better idea of what is most popular. Everyone's suggestions have been looked at and considered for the list of options. Jodie will post when the poll is posted and everyone who is seriously interested in going will get to vote.

Thank you Michelle

[2blkcatsmom]

every place sounds nice so i do not care as long as the hotel rooms are clean and im sure they will be

[cmgny42]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Within 50 miles of a MAJOR airport?????

I have heard that Fort Myers Florida is pretty dog friendly although it is south of Orlando.

[Tnyorkiemom]

not sure about the airport thing .....but i really liked everything i read about Fort Myers

[LuvMySissy]

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......

[SladesMommy]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

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......

Sounds GREAT! Can't wait to see the locations y'all narrow it down to!

[wemple2]

Patiently waiting to hear the ideal location. I wish I could say I'll be there, I'd love to actually meet you fine folks, but in reality...let's just say...I'll have to wait and see. But it does seem like the committee did a fabulous job this year...and I'm sure they will pull off another fabulous meet-up next year.

[flgurl69]

Originally Posted by cmgny42

I have heard that Fort Myers Florida is pretty dog friendly although it is south of Orlando.

I work in Fort Myers. Lived here for 5 years. I think overall it's a dog friendly area.

[flgurl69]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

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......

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

[Yorkiedaze]

I have a wonderful idea. How about Estes Park, CO. It's so beautiful and they have cabins that can be shared that are amazing and perfect for any age.

Estes Park, Colorado eWelcome Center

[twalla]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I have a wonderful idea. How about Estes Park, CO. It's so beautiful and they have cabins that can be shared that are amazing and perfect for any age.

Estes Park, Colorado eWelcome Center

Pet amenities in Estes Park, Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park

Some of that scenery is breath taking!