How about a Southeast Pet Talk Gathering?

Lynne, am I right in that you may be coming to the US for a visit sometime in....October??!!:D :D If so, we should arrange a PT meeting here on the West Coast somewhere during the time you'll be here!! I'm all up for that!:D

I was talking to a couple of different co-workers who couldn't have spoken highly enough about D.C.. I have never been and would REALLY like to go. My vote would be for the second PT meeting to be in Washington D.C.. I would be bringing my dogs, or at least Graham since Kersey has motion sickness, and I would be driving.

So that would be great for me. I know that we all have to agree, but I would love to see the capitol of this wonderful country. I would be game for either springtime or fall. I wilt in the extreme heat, and it's no fun to drive in the middle of the winter.

I was excited about the idea of a SE PT gathering, but when DC was suggested, my heart gave an excited bound! I am open to other locations, but would love to see DC again. (My first and only visit was in July 25 years ago and ... July isn't the best time for a visit there.) I'd like to chip in a vote for DC.

(Is it too early to vote on locations?)

The joy of a DC meeting would be that lots of things, like museums, and the National Zoo - are free! We pay for them with our taxes, so we don't have to pay again when we get there. Lbaker, Laurie, lives in that area, and reminded us of the "free" part when we were chatting in Texas last weekend :)

But there are so many places, so many people ... do let us know if something remotely concrete is decided! ;)

When the voting starts, you can count me in for D.C.!

Spencer, I don't know....I don't have a kitty, but I have two kitty-friendly dogs...I don't think it would be safe for me to go to a place with adoptable cats of *****normal size****** unlike the big cats that you saw in TX :) If we do go there, someone blindfold me so I can't see any homeless kitty faces staring at me :)

Leslie, and all michiganers.... im not sure or not if we are going to go to MI this summer because of the money involved and my dads back... but if we do i sure will tell you all and set up something.... and if we dont have a big meating , i can always come and meet you Leslie... ever since i "met" ypou i have wanted to really meet you. And since Graham and Simba are so photogenic, i could get some pics of them together!!!!!.... and of course Kersey but i dont know how Simba would do with TWO other dogs!

Here is a link to Stone Mountain Park in Georgia.

The site says:

"Dogs and cats are welcome to visit the Park. They must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and they are not allowed in many of the public areas including the Lasershow Lawn, the Walk Up Trail, or Special Events Areas. Pets are also not allowed on the attractions."

I sent a question about what pets are allowed to do. I am hoping for response.

This is what I was sent by Stone Mountain Park person:

According to the Park's Ordinance 8-106 - Pets and Other Animals:

No pets other than dogs and cats are allowed in the Park.

Pets must be kept at all times on a leash not exceeding six feet in length. The person having custody or control of such animal is responsible for the removal of pet waste.

Pets are NOT permitted in the following areas of the Park: Beach and bathing areas; lakes; golf course; all buildings; hiking/nature trails; anywhere on the surface of the mountain within the perimeter of the railroad track surrounding the mountain including the walk-up trail to the top of the mountain; attractions; Memorial Lawn; Laser Show; at special events; or in any other area with signs posted prohibiting pets.

Pets cannot be left unattended and/or locked in a closed vehicle between the dates of May 1 and September 30.

Pets are allowed at the Campground if kept on a leash.

What's left - they're allowed in the parking lots?

I agree Karen, I sent the email specifically asking what pets COULD do. It was only the last line, 1 line out of 10 or so lines, that said what they could do. :rolleyes:

Stone Mountain may not be as pet friendly as I had thought. :(

Stone Mtn. is a really big place.... Pets are probably not allowed on the Laser show field because people sit on the ground and no one wants to sit in any messes. Other than that there are a good many other places where pets are allowed parking is right next to these areas and there are picnic tables and grills some areas are shady and some places are out in the open...... hope this helps some too.:)
It could be a henderence if anyone wanted to hike up the mtn. or go inside to see the memorials, but it could be cool if we just wanted to sit outside and chat..........

I've made a few VERY prelimenary inquiries and have found several petfriendly hotels in DC. One in particular is in NW district right off RockCreek Park, just down the street from the zoo and on the metro line. Very beautiful and safe part of town. Just as with TX they have a weekend special of about $80 per night.. a serious discount if you look at normal prices. One does NOT want to have to drive downtown if you don't have to. Metro goes right to museums and monuments. We would have to arrange for a pet sitter when going to attractions for those that would bring their babes. I could help with that. October would be good if Aly could get away from NY for a weekend (remember? she should be in NY for that period of time). That being said, I still would like to think about a mid-west meet so Phred could come. Whatever happened to that idea somewhere around some lake that was not too far from the Chicago area? Or am I just having a senior moment again:o Laurie

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We basically spent Friday getting to know each other, at our picnic dinner - complete with flying coleslaw ...

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Hehe. Chuck will NEVER live that one down!

Hey everyone! Just thought I'd check in, I haven't been around much, but I have been lurking. So much has been going on!
I'm not trying to stir up more trouble, but I just want to say for the record that I didn't make it to Dallas because of financial problems. It had nothing to do with the plans that were being made. I had been looking forward to the Pet Talk meeting ever since we started talking about it, and now I'm hoping and praying that I'll be able to make the second meeting!
If I could have afforded it, I would have gone to Dallas even if the plan had been to do calisthenics in the rain.
Well, maybe not...:D :D

So, where are these pictures from the Dallas meeting? Are they posted somewhere? I'm dying to see them! :)

So far, there are 13 Yes and 4 Maybe. How about we vote on a location next? Does that sound good? I will start up a poll but would like to make sure that I have my options right: Atlanta, GA and DC.

Souraya, sounds good to me. Perhaps we should pick a place, then a time....or vice versa?

Jenni, this is what I was thinking! Great minds think alike!
I am getting too excited!

Souraya, if I could pull you into some of these transports for All Pets Rescue, I might meet you sooner than later!!! :o

Are you game for an Atlanta or Gainesville run to Anderson???

Yeah, I am game! When?

I will do a transport with you anytime! Just let me know when I can help!

Will do!!! May I add you to their list??? Email or Private Message me with your email information. Seems like we have potential runs from the Atlanta area almost every weekend!! I'm doing one on Saturday, as a matter of fact!!

My email is: [email protected]

when would you like answers to the where part of the s.e. pet talk meeting...i have my vote ready.....

Anyone wishing to do a Southeast pet talk meeting in DC, let me know, I have a condo there and it sleeps six!
I've been away a while because of being busy here at work....it's nice to be back. I miss talking to everyone, this is a great group of folks!
Miss Bo sends love and scratches to everyone (Casper, Kitty, Livvy, Cassy, Tsoomi, etc. etc.). She is in the pink of health, just runs around the house, eats like a horse and generally charms the socks off her owners!
Love and Hugs to all,
Bo's Mom (Connie):)

Yay, Connie is here, parteee!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love and scraches back at you Miss Bo!