Pet Talk goes to TEXAS!

First off we will be flying (my husband is going with me) so we will rent a car so would have room for 2-3people if they need a ride. I guess I had in my mind that we would spend most of the weekend visiting together and any extra sightseeing would be a bonus. I would like to see some of the main attractions.
If we could get a rough idea who really plans on going - to get a head count. I would think one of the motels would be somewhat more lax re: pets. That would be a really good idea to have a ? comfort room so we would have a place to gather. (like what Spencer suggested). Most places have different rooms you can rent for hospitality & if we had enough people and we each pitched in a few bucks that would cover it. I also read on motel 6 web site that they are somwhat lenient about dogs regarding the weight factor. I am sure we all wouldn't want to see the same things so a few could doggie sit. :eek:
and maybe for one meal we could have it delivered or catered. This is just some things I thought about. It is going to be alot of work thats for sure but it will work out!!!!

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Aly, is this about who is intrested at this time to go? This just a rough idea of who MAY go.

Spencer
Sammi +1
Aly
?Logan ?Helen (won't take ya off the list yet)
Zippykat
Karen & Paul
?AvaJoy
Thelmalu
Ibaker
K9Karen
Leah
doggiemom(Angel)
auggie
? jackie
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Gee, I missed so much. Computer down constantly.
Aly, no Problem, I would love to Dogsit. So bring them please. Since I do like to meet everyone, my son and daughter-in-law can keep them during that time. They have four friendly Dogs and a big Yard. I can always go to the cat sanctuary. The Dogs and I could have fun going to the Park.

Aly, I am LOL, can see the future for you just like me, "I DON'T GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT MY DAISY AND PERRY" HA HA. Our family looks at me like I'm crazy.
I would love to meet all of you and I could get Don to stay with our pups and go with my daughter-in-law but don't know if I could walk into an airplane, and the drive would be too much for me and I would be happy to stay with Aly, no long walking for me, bad hips. Just make your plans, if it sounds feasible I might go. It's a long way off for me so will see what happens.
Jackie

Helen and I put our heads together last night, and looked at the calandar. In January, we are taking a trip with Helen's Challenge Group from school for 4 days to Florida to go to Space Camp. As a chaperone, I have to not only pay for Helen's trip, but mine as well. There's at least$1,000 down the drain, plus time off from work. Then in February, Helen will be a member of the All State Elementary Chorus (a real honor for her), and again a 4 day trip will be required. That's lodging, uniform, food, etc in Charleston, SC, plus two more days off of work.

The more I consider the expenses, and my "dream trip" to Texas, as fun as it would be, I don't see a way for either of us to make this trip in April. I still intend to bring her to Texas, but I need to do it when I can plan out a whole week long trip.

I felt I needed to say something quickly, since I actually saw my name on a list a few posts back, and all along, I have been unsure whether I could make this work.

We will so miss meeting all of you on this trip, but still hope to meet you all at some point or another in the future. I know you will have a wonderful time, as we have had meeting our "cyber" friends on several occasions.

Thanks in advance for understanding my dilemma. :)
Logan

I also want to go. So you can add me to the list. I will probably be driving over.... have a 2 door car but room for 4 people. I won't be bringing my dogs so I can haul dogs or people and babysit!!! :D!

Sorry, Ernie, no go this time. And it might be a blessing that I don't meet you on this trip since I am such a sucker for you "Bad Boys"!! But when we come on our Texas trip, and we will come in 2002 if we can work it out, we definitely want to meet the whole gang! Hope you'll let us in and not beat us up too bad! :D :D It really is timing more than money right now. I have committed to lots of things, and need to work and make some more money before committing to anymore!!! Commission is wonderful, when you're making it! :p

PS. Ernie, we put up our Christmas tree yesterday, decorations and everything.....Day 1 and Day 2, so far, so good! Butter hasn't even noticed it yet. Just 22 days to go! :eek:

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Sounds like you guys are going to have a blast! I was just thinking of some way that some of you could brings the "kids" and still participate in some other activities. At my kennel, we have a lot of "day boarders" that provide comfortable accomodations and exercise for the dogs of working parents or vacationers and daytrippers. Since your trip is months away, perhpas someone in the area could research and visit some local kennels that offer day boarding? It usually is not too expensive. We charge 10.00 a day. You have plenty of time to make a reservation! That way, for one afternoon and perhaps an evening (most kennels provide for evening departures) you guys could go to the cat sanctuary, have a dinner or such. Just a thought!

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Logan - I'm so sorry we won't be able to see you. Be sure to let me know when you do come to Texas though. I'd love to meet you and Helen.

Jackie - I'm so glad there's a chance of you coming!!

Auggie - your son wouldn't mind watching my dogs for a little while if needed? I'd hate to put him out.

Angel - I'm so glad you're still going to be able to come!!


Sammi - I think your list is pretty accurate with the exception of adding Angel and maybe Jackie, and taking Logan off.

Ok, I've got a question...would it be in any way possible to do it the wkend *before* easter? That would be March 22, 23, & 24 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

Would that work for anyone or should we keep it at the April date?

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Would that work for anyone or should we keep it at the April date?</STRONG>

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That weekend (March 22, 23, & 24) would not work for me at all.

Okie doke, stick to the April date! :)

Do you think you will be able to make it Tonya?

I don't know. It's beginning to look a bit doubtful. :(

I'll have to check ticket prices. If I can't fly I might have to talk to the prof's once next semester begins...maybe I can 'pre-arrange' some sick days.

Logan, to bad. I was so looking forward meeting you and Helen.
Zippy, I hope you can still make it.
Aly, absolutely no problem. They dogsit all the time, and the 4 Dogs(Corgi, Boxer and 2 Mutts) are very sweet and get along great with other Dogs. Of course I would love to babysit Reece and Lolly myself.

Great! They are coming then!!! THANKS AUGGIE!! :D :D

Tonya - I REALLY hope you can make it.

Logan- :( I really wish you and Helen could make it! We will be sure to take LOTS of pictures to share with you.

Tonya- :( I REALLY hope you're still able to make it! I'll keep my fingers crossed that you're able to work out a schedule.

Jackie- :) It would be great if you could come!

lbaker-Whew! I'm sure glad I'm not going to be the only persona non grata there! ;)

Everyone - I'll be flying in and, since I don't drive ( :eek: ), I'll accept a seat in someone's car when we go on outings. My car is the #7 train, but I unfortunately can't bring it. ;)

I sure wish I could go :( We just don't have the money though :(

I hope you take tons of pics...Aly I sure would have loved to meet Reece, maybe if there's a reunion in MI you can come and bring the little Reece man and Lolly? :)

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Wish I could come, but since I have to travel with the dogs (no one to watch them here) and Shiloh doesn't LIKE anything but boy dogs (she's a hussy -- what can I say???) and since I don't know where I'll be working at the time (it ain't gonna be Toshiba) -- I will wish you all a great time and expect to see LOTSSSSSSSS of pix (now that I CAN see them). If y'all decide to come to Middle Tennessee, we'll see what can be done here for entertainment and doggie thingies.

Oh, Jackie, I do hope you can come! When the time gets closer, I'll try to talk you out of being afraid to step on an airplane! And everyone keep an eye on any airfare emails they get for great rates from San Diego to Texas!

And from Portland to Texas.

Karen, As long as Don was with the pups, I don't worry, he loves them just like I do, my daughter said she would love to take some time off of work, she is a corporate trainer, I think it is such a short hop from here to Texas, I may be able to talk myself into flying, just depends on my health, I'm fine now, looks like I'm talking myself into it. LOL
Jackie

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<STRONG>And everyone keep an eye on any airfare emails they get for great rates from San Diego to Texas!</STRONG>

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Also El Paso to Dallas or Lubbock to Dallas, please!