2009 Annual Yorkie Talk Meet-up Location Poll

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by chachi

The way i read that as long as my 2 were in 2 carriers they would be fine. My husband would bring one as a carry on and then me also.

Yes, that is correct!!! The under 6 mos only pertains to having two in one carrier. Glad to know that at least American allows more than 2 pets in the cabin. Maybe we can have a party on the flight out from Indy !!!!!!

[yougetthesmiles]

wow! looks like CA is winning! UGH! that is so far from me and if everything is expensive like it is now, I'm not sure I could make it.

[CollegeCutieUSF]

Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

wow! looks like CA is winning! UGH! that is so far from me and if everything is expensive like it is now, I'm not sure I could make it.

LOL. I was thinking the same thing....CA is all the way across the country from FL. Not to mention, I just checked flights on America Airlines (I checked for May, because that's as far in advance as it would let me go) Just for one round trip ticket it's $458, and that's not including a ticket for my BF or tickets for both of the dogs....not to mention hotel costs.

[SladesMommy]

Originally Posted by CollegeCutieUSF

LOL. I was thinking the same thing....CA is all the way across the country from FL. Not to mention, I just checked flights on America Airlines (I checked for May, because that's as far in advance as it would let me go) Just for one round trip ticket it's $458, and that's not including a ticket for my BF or tickets for both of the dogs....not to mention hotel costs.

Tixs may end up being less than that, because ticket prices fluctuate. You get the best deals usually about 2-3 months in advance. I know when I was checking flight prices to Boise a couple months ago for October they were almost $800. Now they are down to about $400.

[jenbermu]

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

To officially set the record straight...it was NOT decided at the KC meet-up that the next meet-ups would be on the coasts. In order to select the location for the first annual meet-up, the original meet-up committee began a poll asking East coast, West coast, or Midwest. Midwest won the vote, but it was set forth at that time that in order to make it most fair to everyone, we would have the first meet-up in the Midwest (as the poll dictated), and then it would be on one coast in 2009, followed by the other coast iin 2010. It would return to the Midwest in 2011 and continue in a rotating fashion every three years, so that everyone had a chance to attend at least once every 3 years. This was understood at the time that poll took place back in 2007, and it is our intent to continue in this fashion, as it seems most fair to everyone. If "your" coast is not selected for 2009, it WILL be the chosen coast for 2010.

As for everyone asking about whether or not there will be additional polls to decide the final location, we are hearing everyone's responses, and we will decide what seems like the most fair way to handle the selection process. I CAN tell you that if we have additional polls to determine the winner, we will be charging a fee to vote, which will go toward your registration price if you opt to register. If you decide not to register, you will forfeit that money. I know some of you will not like that idea, but that will tell us who is serious about attending. There are many of us like myself who will attend no matter where the meet-up is held. If you are only able to go if it's on "your coast", then you will just have to remind yourself that if it's not on "your coast" this year, then it will be next year .

I agree what everything you had to say...The thing that i really dont
agree with is having another poll...When i read the thread i thought
that there was only going to be one poll and one poll only...I just dont think its fair...I was not able to attend the 2008 meet up because i hadn't been on this site for almost a year and didnt know about it but if i had known that there was one I would have been there no matter what or where it was...I did read some of the post from the plannig of the 2008 meet and didnt really see anything one complain about the state that won...I also read that every year they would go from cost to cost so that way everyone would
have a chance to attend and almost or all agreed that this was a good idea...So im just not understang what the problem is with this poll...Im sorry if i have offened anyone those are not my intensions at all, im just trying to understand why people are complaining or better yet saying that if Cali. wins they will not attend......This is suppose to be fun...but having to
read all this just makes me sad...I just feel that if your not able to attend
this years meeting for whatever reason, you should keep encouraging the
people that will and wish them a happy and safe trip not complain on how
your not going to make it cuz the state that won is to far,the air fair is too much or the drive is to long...You'll have your turn and when your turn comes around im sure other people will not be able to attend because its too far, the
drive is long ect. but im sure that they will wish you all the fun and ask for pics and all that good stuff...Just be happy that we have nice people who
are willing to give up there time there family time to plane this for EVERYONE ELSE to enjoy....JMO....

[Gingergirlsmom]

Do they actually measure the carriers at the airport??? A lot of the ones I'm finding that I think Bernie would fit in are larger than the size listed.

For example...
Summary of Airline Pet-Transport Policies | The Humane Society of the United States

P.S. I hope none of my posts come across like whining...I will try to go regardless of where it is. At the moment, I'm struggling with the logistics of flying and trying to work that out.

[Izzy Princess]

OK Izzy and I voted and we would love to visit San Diego and visit our peeps that we would probably never get to meet. Izzy wants to meet Mike (AlaskaMike) who is our therapy pal and of course Linda (Moose and Mimi's mommy)!!! And all the rest of you that would come.

Hey I'm coming from Ohio and trust me I'll find a way to get there. I have already started a YT San Diego fund (like a Christmas Club) and I'm going to put X amount of dollars away a week.

I'll be excited and going no matter what city but I have never been to San Diego and everyone I know that has been there says its fantastic and so much fun.

[yorkiesmiles]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

Do they actually measure the carriers at the airport??? A lot of the ones I'm finding that I think Bernie would fit in are larger than the size listed.

For example...
Summary of Airline Pet-Transport Policies | The Humane Society of the United States

P.S. I hope none of my posts come across like whining...I will try to go regardless of where it is. At the moment, I'm struggling with the logistics of flying and trying to work that out.

No they don't from my experience - I was concerned about this the 1st time I flew too - lol. Also, they did not weigh my carrier.

But the biggest thing to be concerned about, is that the carrier fits under the seat. I even searched online and found a site that listed measurements for about everything on the smallest plane I would be on.

Because my understanding is that if the bag doesn't fit under the seat, the bag, dogs and all have to go with the flight attendant to some bigger spot

There is a lot more info about all of this and bags in the TRAVELING WITH YORKIES forum. Almost every question you have about flying has been asked there/

I spent countless hrs looking at bags in person and online In the long run, I bought a roomy bag I found on clearance at Petco - not my favorite color, but roomy and very functional - because I decided that I had enough pretty purses for the babies and this carrier would only be for airline travel.

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

Do they actually measure the carriers at the airport??? A lot of the ones I'm finding that I think Bernie would fit in are larger than the size listed.

For example...
Summary of Airline Pet-Transport Policies | The Humane Society of the United States

P.S. I hope none of my posts come across like whining...I will try to go regardless of where it is. At the moment, I'm struggling with the logistics of flying and trying to work that out.

The biggest concern is whether the carrier will fit under the seat. Each airline has a slightly different height underneath their seats. Some can fit only 10", where some can fit 12". If you request a middle seat there is definitely more room under the seat width wise as well!!!!

[michiko]

New York or Boston or even NJ!

[yorkiesmiles]

Please forgive me - I'm getting so excited about the next meetup regardless of where it is! (and I haven't even posted my pix from KC )


Anyhow I found the greatest sSan Diego link - San Diego Pet.com - Resources

Here are some others on the opposite coast - although not as complete

Dogs Reign Supreme in Alexandria

Pet Friendly: Events: Virginia Is For Lovers

Savannah Dog Park » Dog-Friendly Places

Savannahbest -- Dog Friendly dining

[mistyinca]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

The biggest concern is whether the carrier will fit under the seat. Each airline has a slightly different height underneath their seats. Some can fit only 10", where some can fit 12". If you request a middle seat there is definitely more room under the seat width wise as well!!!!

I had a hell of a time finding a carrier that was within the dimensions listed by US Air. In the end, I went with one that was the same length, but 1 inch taller than they allowed (and I kept my fingers crossed!). Not only did they not check, but there was room if it had been another 2 inches taller.

[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by mistyinca

I had a hell of a time finding a carrier that was within the dimensions listed by US Air. In the end, I went with one that was the same length, but 1 inch taller than they allowed (and I kept my fingers crossed!). Not only did they not check, but there was room if it had been another 2 inches taller.

This is what I'm most concerned about. Wonder why the 9" height restriction when there is more room?

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

This is what I'm most concerned about. Wonder why the 9" height restriction when there is more room?

I believe when I was looking for an "Airline approved" carrier, the dimensions under the seats were listed on the airline website........

[MissPinkBarbie]

I, too checked with the airlines I was flying [for the KC Meetup]. I got the Petflys carrier (small) before the trip knowing that it was one inch too high.

They didn't even check! So I was lucky. Also, the plane we were on was a pretty tiny one and it was just right. Depends on which aircraft...I wouldnt recommend anything too much bigger than the "limit".