Fresh Start, TAKE 2: FL Meet-Up? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

mblab · 04-25-2009, 01:42 PM

Hi everyone!

Things have gotten a bit out of hand ... I want to try this over again, give us all a fresh start and see if we can't make this happen, without any stress, confusion, or frustration. In the end, if a meet-up is able to happen it should be FUN!

We had decided previously that Tampa is a good in-between point for us to meet. (If you feel differently please feel free to make another suggestion!) Again, once the area/city of Tampa was decided as the meet-up location we decided Saturday, June 13th was a good day for us all to meet.

Depending on what takes place we may decide on setting up a minimal fee just to cover food costs. We may also do a mini gift exchange between those that go to the meet-up so that all doggies would go home with something. Again, both of these are just possibilities that are dependent on if the meet-up takes place and what we decide to do there!

So, are you interested in a meet-up on June 13th in Tampa, Florida?

WHAT: Florida YT meet-up
WHEN: Saturday, June 13th (specific time TBA)
WHERE: Tampa, FL (specific location TBA)
WHO: You tell me, are you interested?

So if you're interested in meeting all these lovely YT'ers in your area, having a fun day, and having your little one play with other Yorkies this is the place for you to be!

mblab · 04-25-2009, 01:45 PM

I for one would love to have a FL meet-up! Having met the lovely Jess (JesBred) I can only imagine how great meeting more great YT'ers would be!

While I do not live in Tampa I'd be willing to make the drive in order for us to join in on such a fun thing!

maxmom · 04-25-2009, 03:28 PM

I would love to go, but like I've said on the original thread, it falls on MIL 80th Birthday, and all the family is getting together for a surprise party.

JesBred · 04-25-2009, 03:34 PM

I think its a great idea! The date and place was perfect it seemed.. I thought we had agreed to bring food?? I wouldn't mind pitching in either as long as wasn't to out of the park.

I think the organizers should pick the place, date etc because afterall they are the ones planning it. If the others would like to go they should rsvp and pitch in some money for food. And if they show up without notice or pitching in for food they can get some mcdees if they want to eat. jmo

mypreciouspups · 04-25-2009, 05:04 PM

Oh thank for the pm... I would have loved to go.. and voted maybe.. glad I did.. If it were the middle of May I could go.. I leave for canada the end of may,,,,if you change your date,. for what ever reason.. would absolutly love to go to this meet up.. again thanks for letting me know... anne

Little One · 04-25-2009, 06:09 PM

I think its a great idea! The date and place was perfect it seemed.. I thought we had agreed to bring food?? I wouldn't mind pitching in either as long as wasn't to out of the park.

I think the organizers should pick the place, date etc because afterall they are the ones planning it. If the others would like to go they should rsvp and pitch in some money for food. And if they show up without notice or pitching in for food they can get some mcdees if they want to eat. jmo
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Your advice is heeded hun and if it is HERE - AS PLANNED - it will go down EXACTLY as I have already outlined. And as you recommend. Thank you!

xoxo

~ Mikaela

Javathon · 04-25-2009, 06:10 PM

I'm still in. I don't think the babies need anything to take home, if anything I would ask some vendors for possible raffle prizes. As for the parents needing food, they can probably eat before and after the meet-up. This would leave less of a mess in the party location. If anything is needed I would say drinks (soft drinks) and snacks like chips or cookies. It seems to me like we're only going to meet for a few hours. We are really looking forward to this event, but adding additional costs to our road trip really put a damper on it.

SWEETPEA · 04-25-2009, 06:16 PM

i would love to go too. but have no way of getting there.

Little One · 04-25-2009, 06:16 PM

Thats the whole thing... No One is thinking of the mess that will be left all over my house yard and pool.

The mess I will have to clean after all leave because I wouldnt allow any of you to lift a finger... ALL anyone is worried about it that 20 dollar bill.

Until that changes - this really cant go anywhere IF WE ARENT EVEN WILLING TO PUT 20 DAMN DOLLARS IN IT!

Too much drama in this for me.

God knows I OFFERED THE WORLD!!! It would have been 90210 over here. My hands are tied.

xoxo

~ Mikaela

FL Tink · 04-25-2009, 06:47 PM

OK I voted maybe ..but I am definately out due to the post directly above. This type of attitude is why I stop spending too much time on YT.

I did not read the original thread and I am not sure who is planning or who offered their home or what. Maybe I am misreading Little one's post.???

I certainly hope so.

mypreciouspups · 04-25-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little One

Thats the whole thing... No One is thinking of the mess that will be left all over my house yard and pool.

The mess I will have to clean after all leave because I wouldnt allow any of you to lift a finger... ALL anyone is worried about it that 20 dollar bill.

Until that changes - this really cant go anywhere IF WE ARENT EVEN WILLING TO PUT 20 DAMN DOLLARS IN IT!

Too much drama in this for me.

God knows I OFFERED THE WORLD!!! It would have been 90210 over here. My hands are tied.

xoxo

~ Mikaela

wow... why does it have to be at some one's house.. I have had meet up from other threads.. and have not see this kind of posts... last year there was a meet up and they all met someplace..

anne

JesBred · 04-25-2009, 06:53 PM

Ok ya'll im becoming frustrated and annoyed with this.

LittleOne if you want to have the event at your home, that is fine. I think we should all bring our own food and beverages if wanted and pick them up after. I will help stay after and clean up as I am staying with Sarah across the street. But I do think that the deposit will make people not want to come. I know all I want to do is let my dog get acquainted with others. I never planned on having goodies, or a caterer. I just thought it was a backyard get together. plain and simple.

If not I think we need to find a location in Tampa, like the dog beach, that we can all meet at a certain time. That way everyone is left to their own picking up and providing themselves with food/drinks, noone is stressed or having to be worrying about how many are showing up.

This has gotten out of hand imo

mypreciouspups · 04-25-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL Tink

OK I voted maybe ..but I am definately out due to the post directly above. This type of attitude is why I stop spending too much time on YT.

I did not read the original thread and I am not sure who is planning or who offered their home or what. Maybe I am misreading Little one's post.???

I certainly hope so.

Lisa wow.. you and I were posting at the same time... we had such a great meet up in late fall... it was so perfect with everyone just so excited... anne

JesBred · 04-25-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mypreciouspups

wow... why does it have to be at some one's house.. I have had meet up from other threads.. and have not see this kind of posts... last year there was a meet up and they all met someplace..

anne

I think that is that problem. I think we need to pick a place we can all meet without having the hassle of someone else worrying about their house

FL Tink · 04-25-2009, 07:08 PM

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.

View Poll Results: Would you come to a FL YT Meet-up June 13th in Tampa, FL?
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%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

04-25-2009, 01:42 PM	#1
mblab Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 723	Fresh Start, TAKE 2: FL Meet-Up? Hi everyone! Things have gotten a bit out of hand ... I want to try this over again, give us all a fresh start and see if we can't make this happen, without any stress, confusion, or frustration. In the end, if a meet-up is able to happen it should be FUN! We had decided previously that Tampa is a good in-between point for us to meet. (If you feel differently please feel free to make another suggestion!) Again, once the area/city of Tampa was decided as the meet-up location we decided Saturday, June 13th was a good day for us all to meet. Depending on what takes place we may decide on setting up a minimal fee just to cover food costs. We may also do a mini gift exchange between those that go to the meet-up so that all doggies would go home with something. Again, both of these are just possibilities that are dependent on if the meet-up takes place and what we decide to do there! So, are you interested in a meet-up on June 13th in Tampa, Florida? WHAT: Florida YT meet-up WHEN: Saturday, June 13th (specific time TBA) WHERE: Tampa, FL (specific location TBA) WHO: You tell me, are you interested? So if you're interested in meeting all these lovely YT'ers in your area, having a fun day, and having your little one play with other Yorkies this is the place for you to be! __________________ Vicky & Zoë "I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive. " -Gilda Radner

04-25-2009, 01:45 PM	#2
mblab Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 723	I for one would love to have a FL meet-up! Having met the lovely Jess (JesBred) I can only imagine how great meeting more great YT'ers would be! While I do not live in Tampa I'd be willing to make the drive in order for us to join in on such a fun thing! __________________ Vicky & Zoë "I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive. " -Gilda Radner

04-25-2009, 03:28 PM	#3
maxmom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,307 Blog Entries: 1	I would love to go, but like I've said on the original thread, it falls on MIL 80th Birthday, and all the family is getting together for a surprise party. __________________ maxmom My belongs to Max and Sophie Mei

04-25-2009, 03:34 PM	#4
JesBred YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 350	I think its a great idea! The date and place was perfect it seemed.. I thought we had agreed to bring food?? I wouldn't mind pitching in either as long as wasn't to out of the park. I think the organizers should pick the place, date etc because afterall they are the ones planning it. If the others would like to go they should rsvp and pitch in some money for food. And if they show up without notice or pitching in for food they can get some mcdees if they want to eat. jmo __________________ Jess Mitzy

04-25-2009, 05:04 PM	#5
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	Oh thank for the pm... I would have loved to go.. and voted maybe.. glad I did.. If it were the middle of May I could go.. I leave for canada the end of may,,,,if you change your date,. for what ever reason.. would absolutly love to go to this meet up.. again thanks for letting me know... anne

04-25-2009, 06:09 PM	#6
Little One BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 80	I think its a great idea! The date and place was perfect it seemed.. I thought we had agreed to bring food?? I wouldn't mind pitching in either as long as wasn't to out of the park. I think the organizers should pick the place, date etc because afterall they are the ones planning it. If the others would like to go they should rsvp and pitch in some money for food. And if they show up without notice or pitching in for food they can get some mcdees if they want to eat. jmo __________________ Your advice is heeded hun and if it is HERE - AS PLANNED - it will go down EXACTLY as I have already outlined. And as you recommend. Thank you! xoxo ~ Mikaela

04-25-2009, 06:10 PM	#7
Javathon YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 257	I'm still in. I don't think the babies need anything to take home, if anything I would ask some vendors for possible raffle prizes. As for the parents needing food, they can probably eat before and after the meet-up. This would leave less of a mess in the party location. If anything is needed I would say drinks (soft drinks) and snacks like chips or cookies. It seems to me like we're only going to meet for a few hours. We are really looking forward to this event, but adding additional costs to our road trip really put a damper on it. __________________ Jaxter our little angel. Sookie our little demon.

04-25-2009, 06:16 PM	#8
SWEETPEA My Little Princess Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SUNNY,FLORIDA Posts: 2,764	i would love to go too. but have no way of getting there. __________________ RACHEL & MISTY

04-25-2009, 06:47 PM	#10
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	OK I voted maybe ..but I am definately out due to the post directly above. This type of attitude is why I stop spending too much time on YT. I did not read the original thread and I am not sure who is planning or who offered their home or what. Maybe I am misreading Little one's post.??? I certainly hope so.

04-25-2009, 06:53 PM	#12
JesBred YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 350	Ok ya'll im becoming frustrated and annoyed with this. LittleOne if you want to have the event at your home, that is fine. I think we should all bring our own food and beverages if wanted and pick them up after. I will help stay after and clean up as I am staying with Sarah across the street. But I do think that the deposit will make people not want to come. I know all I want to do is let my dog get acquainted with others. I never planned on having goodies, or a caterer. I just thought it was a backyard get together. plain and simple. If not I think we need to find a location in Tampa, like the dog beach, that we can all meet at a certain time. That way everyone is left to their own picking up and providing themselves with food/drinks, noone is stressed or having to be worrying about how many are showing up. This has gotten out of hand imo __________________ Jess Mitzy

04-25-2009, 07:08 PM	#15
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	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.