Fresh Start, TAKE 2: FL Meet-Up?

[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by FL Tink

OK so I just went and read the other threads.this is my observations to date:
I see a fairly recent new comer, with very few posts wants to charge members 20 to come to their home...lol

Because they live in an elite neighborhood where houses start at $350K and they have live-in help and they think they should be compensated for giving up a day on the water with their family. OH and because she would be stuck cleaning up after us BECAUSE she would never let us lift a hand.
I have been to meet ups with 20+ yorkies...lol
The events are come as you are..bring what you want kind of events. I have had incredibly great times with awesome people.
THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THE EVENT OF THE YEAR PEOPLE!!
What happened to just getting together for a little fun.

I am somewhat disappointed.

Well said Lisa... that is what I was getting also.. you just said it better.. and I am not into this to see who has the best house and who has the maid...etc... a good friendly dog meet up as you said Lisa.. this is how we met and have been friends since..
It is a meet up girls.. not a house plus show!!!!
It is just fun to do a meet.. the rest of us by the sounds of it.. are not impressed with a newbie coming on and wanting to run the show.. with comments that are not needed..

anne

[FL Tink]

OK Vicky..lol So sorry! I just am now understanding the reason for THIS thread!! Sorry Anne and I hijacked it.
It appears that you too are not in agreement with doing it the 'formal' way Little one suggested.
Forgive us we are old and tired..lol J/k Anne..lol

I would volunteer to try to find a location for a Tampa location since I live and work close by, however, I am about to sit for a national orthopaedic certification exam and must study for the next two weeks and then I am in a wedding at the end of May and will be tied up with family.

I know everyone driving in would need the information long before I could assist.

I do have an xpen if it would be needed though.

I am interested..and will watch this thread.. thanks Vicky for the invite!

[dinolover]

I would love to see this meet-up happen in reality. The meet-up should truly just be about the dogs. We should not try to complicate ourselves with things that are unnecessary. While it would be nice to have some luxuries in today's time it is becoming increasingly difficult financially. I believe we should settle a location, a private lot would be ideal, buy anywhere really. I believe that if we were to do it a potluck would be a great idea. Those that are coming from afar could just bring chips and salsa, or the plates and silverware. I have been to many potlucks and in every single one there has been enough food and most of the time lots of leftovers. If we use plastic plates and silverware clean-up would be a breeze. Also we could have a sort of gift exchange. Everyone just needs to buy a gift, something cheap like a $5 max and then people pick from the table, etc. I just want Dino to have some great playtime with some new dogs. This should not be a complicated affair. I have been out of the loop for several days since I have been in final exams and didn't know what was going on until now.

I would love to attend any meet-up. I will take the trip because I am very excited to go to a meet-up and meet lots of wonderful yorkies. Afterall, its about them, not us.

[Little One]

Sarah - see what you got me into Hun?

Yet YOU are NOWHERE to be found on this thread. Though YOU ARE THE ONE PERSON that brought all this on me.

Step up Hun, or we are DONE. This is NO WAY to maintain a friendship - neighbors or not.

I want NO PART OF THIS. I didnt ASK to become a part of it. I did everything in the world TO GET OUT OF THIS.

I dont care where the meet is but it WILL NO LONGER be here. I dont do drama. I dont allow people to my home that perpetuates it. Thus - count me soooo out lol.

But, where ever you decide to have it - see you all there!

ALL 3 OF YOU!!! *shakes her head and goes to play outside*

[sarahheartmaddy]

Hi Everyone!

I am sad to see that this has turned into such drama.

I do not think that Little One was trying to do any harm by asking for a 20 fee. I think she was just worried that she would extend her home and then since no one had obligated, they would not bother coming and she would be out money and time. Which is understandable.

I think it was a little rude for FL Tink to post such things, but anyone can say what they may feel.

I think it would be best if we are going to try and make this meey up work, that we start fresh.

[Little One]

oh and there she is... WEAK.

[sarahheartmaddy]

Originally Posted by FL Tink

OK so I just went and read the other threads.this is my observations to date:
I see a fairly recent new comer, with very few posts wants to charge members 20 to come to their home...lol

Because they live in an elite neighborhood where houses start at $350K and they have live-in help and they think they should be compensated for giving up a day on the water with their family. OH and because she would be stuck cleaning up after us BECAUSE she would never let us lift a hand.
I have been to meet ups with 20+ yorkies...lol
The events are come as you are..bring what you want kind of events. I have had incredibly great times with awesome people.
THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THE EVENT OF THE YEAR PEOPLE!!
What happened to just getting together for a little fun.

I am somewhat disappointed.

I think this post is a little out of line, IMO. The number of posts has nothing to do with real life... so that brought nothing to this thread. I think Little One was just trying to secure a definite number of people and make sure we werent left hanging to dry.

While catering is not necessary, I think this was just to ensure that we had a stress free fun day. Which would be nice. lol.

All in all, I think things are way out of control.

If there is any interest in meeting up, we can proceed. If not, I think this thread should be closed.

There is no need for direct insults to Little One, or any one else for that matter. It is HER HOUSE she was opening and can set whatever standards she wishes.

[Little One]

Yes! We'd love to come, where do I sign up? 3 50.00%
Hmmm ... not sure. Maybe? 2 33.33%
No. That's just not something we'd go to. 1 16.67%
__________________________________________________ ___

Thats the extend of interest in the MEET. THREE WHOLE PEOPLE! 2 maybes which we all know NEVER show.

However, take a poll on who is willing to talk trash on ME AND WE WILL BE AT ABOUT 90%!

Girls, blah... never cared for them. Why would I TRY now!

[FL Tink]

Originally Posted by sarahheartmaddy

Hi Everyone!

I am sad to see that this has turned into such drama.

I do not think that Little One was trying to do any harm by asking for a 20 fee. I think she was just worried that she would extend her home and then since no one had obligated, they would not bother coming and she would be out money and time. Which is understandable.

I think it was a little rude for FL Tink to post such things, but anyone can say what they may feel.

I think it would be best if we are going to try and make this meey up work, that we start fresh.

Certainly everyone is entitled to their opinion.. YOU and me included. I was greatly offended the way the offer was presented. There was way too much sarcasm.
Have you ever been to a meet up or hosted one? Dinolover is right. Its about the dogs not us.
Unfortunately you dont know ME. I have over 4500 POSITIVE posts. You will not find one of those post as negative as the one i posted above. However, I responded just as HONESTLY as Little one did. Now, that said,
Many of the people that have been reading THIS and the other threads have contacted me thru private pm stating they feel the exact same way!!! AND that they are still interested in a no drama, non-complicated meetup.
Its not about the money. I hope you see this. Its about all the other things she said.
I took a few minutes and looked for a few places.
There are several public parks that allow dogs and have pavillions to rent. I would be willing to pay for the entire pavillion MYSELF because its not about the money!!! NO STRINGS ATTACHED. We pick up after our selves!
It would just be nice to get together PERIOD. THE END.The pavillions are covered picnic tables that would allow shade for us all since it is the middle of June.

[sarahheartmaddy]

Originally Posted by FL Tink

Certainly everyone is entitled to their opinion.. YOU and me included. I was greatly offended the way the offer was presented. There was way too much sarcasm.
Have you ever been to a meet up or hosted one? Dinolover is right. Its about the dogs not us.
Unfortunately you dont know ME. I have over 4500 POSITIVE posts. You will not find one of those post as negative as the one i posted above. However, I responded just as HONESTLY as Little one did. Now, that said,
Many of the people that have been reading THIS and the other threads have contacted me thru private pm stating they feel the exact same way!!! AND that they are still interested in a no drama, non-complicated meetup.
Its not about the money. I hope you see this. Its about all the other things she said.
I took a few minutes and looked for a few places.
There are several public parks that allow dogs and have pavillions to rent. I would be willing to pay for the entire pavillion MYSELF because its not about the money!!! NO STRINGS ATTACHED. We pick up after our selves!
It would just be nice to get together PERIOD. THE END.The pavillions are covered picnic tables that would allow shade for us all since it is the middle of June.

I agree it is not "About the money". Please, by all means, feel free to take the reigns and plan this. Quite frankly, I am over it.

[FL Tink]

Originally Posted by Little One

oh and there she is... WEAK.

May I ask to whom you were implying?

[Little One]

I feel very confident in speaking for her here.

She was speaking to YOU FLTINK. YOU!

Concerning calling ME A THIEF. BECAUSE YA DID.

You arent even a part of the meet - ONLY A PART OF THE DRAMA!!! LOL

You opted out of the meet until drama ensued. Once the least bit of drama started, you jumped all over it, COMMON of you.

You wanted NO PART of the meet or attending the meet, but you GOT TO HAVE a piece of that drama huh?

[sarahheartmaddy]

I think the insults should stop, or by the time we get a place and time down, we will all hate each other.

[Little One]

Originally Posted by sarahheartmaddy

I think the insults should stop, or by the time we get a place and time down, we will all hate each other.

Then at this point what do I have to lose?

Im already getting stoned.

See my profile to see WHY Im not willing to waste a day sitting at home with NO assurance a soul is coming, then youll understand. If not, nothing would convince you anyway so....

3 people coming Sarah. I wouldnt worry much. lol

As a matter of fact, Id wash my hands of it. 3 out of thousands. If half show it will be the chick staying with you ONLY. And thats reality. I would be talking 'play date'. Meet? Well thats just a joke and VERY misleading because you arent going to MEET ANYONE. No one wants to come.

[sarahheartmaddy]

I think the insults should stop from EVERYONE. That was not directed to just person.