Angel and I were wonderin' if anyone might be interested in meeting up sometime in 2002 for a PetTalk get together?
We were thinkin' maybe somewhere in the Lone Star State (TX) but of course that's open for discussion.
Whatcha guys think?
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Angel and I were wonderin' if anyone might be interested in meeting up sometime in 2002 for a PetTalk get together?
We were thinkin' maybe somewhere in the Lone Star State (TX) but of course that's open for discussion.
Whatcha guys think?
Count me in :) Of course I can't say for sure since I don't know the dates but I sure will try my hardest to make it. Ohh and if its within driving distance, the puppers will come too!
Tonya, you and I have talked about this already. I'm hoping for a Spring Break visit to the grand state of Texas, but we can't know for sure right now. Unfortunately, if we make that trip, our furry children can't come with us..... :( but I'd love to meet all of you.
I'm open...Spring Break is scheduled for April 1-5 in the Greenville County Schools. And of course, I'm not coming without Helen, so get ready!! LOL!
If its not during her spring break, I wouldn't be able to come until summertime.
Logan
If anyone decides for sure that they are coming to Texas, even if its not during the scheduled Pet Talk meeting, let me know as soon as you decide!!! I would love to make arrangements to meet any of you who come, anytime! I do work weekends, but if known ahead of time, I could get someone to cover for me.
I think that would be wonderful for all you young people, but we wouldn't drive to Texas and flying is out of the question for us. The furthest we drive is Palm Springs and into the Ca mountains, but I think it would be a wonderful idea for you all to get together.
Jackie
Spring break would be a good time. I can say that I doubt I will go in the summer though, I very much dislike the heat and I would be driving. I have been to as much as the airport in TX in the summer and I found the summer heat miserable, but I am just not tolerant of that kind of heat. I can't say for sure if I would do it, but I very well may be able to. I was just saying on Delidog's "response" post, how maybe we could set up a sort of cross state carpool with pettalkers who live relatively close to one another might be interested in trying. I do know that if I am able to meet in TX, I would drive and I would really only want to travel if I have my Graham with me. I don't find travel without my angel much fun. I miss him too much.
So....I would not mind driving to TX, but don't think I could make a road trip any further from MI then that.
So you can count me in as a very deffinate possibility. I love this idea :) I would absolutely love to meet as many PetTalkers as I could. I have grown so close to you all, meeting you would be such an honor :)
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Leslie, do you think maybe we can get something together in the month of july?!?
That would be soooooooooo awesome!
Wish i could visit in Texas but id have no way of getting there... and we g to MI every summer so it would be perfect!
YES! We could for sure get together this July. We'll have to arrange something for sure. You know where I live, you said that your sister works in Auburn Hills, right? And you normally come to Flint, right? Well that's not too far from me at all! We'll have to set something up. This summer I won't be working on that darn house like I was last summer that you were here. I don't expect that anything major will be happening this summer. It'll be nice to meet you and that SimSim boy! You're bringing him again this year I assume?Quote:
Originally posted by SimbaTWonderDog:
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Leslie, do you think maybe we can get something together in the month of july?!?
That would be soooooooooo awesome!
Wish i could visit in Texas but id have no way of getting there... and we g to MI every summer so it would be perfect!</STRONG>
Let's try to make a meeting this summer :)
[ November 19, 2001: Message edited by: AdoreMyDogs ]
I stay in Fenton.... but thats not far.. my mother and i looked on a map... hopefully we will be going... but im not sure because my father has a really bad back. He has a something call DDD Detieorating Disc Disease, he has no disc inbetween some of his bones in his spine. He needs surgery but we dont have the money. He gets angry alot too because of his disease :( i just kinda go away with Simba in my room... geez dogs are great!
simba, i am just slightly south of you in fl....if deli and i drove to texas....we would have a very empty,big back seat in our vehicle!!!i bet you and simba would fit just fine!!!! the deli dog
It would be great if you all could come to Texas. Love to meet everyone.
Leslie I know what you mean about the miserable Texas heat. I've been living here for a long time and never get used to it. That's one of the reasons I still don't have a dog. Can't stand being outside during the summer.
I think it would be a lot of fun :) I could see if Carla wants to go. That way her and I can pick up Tonya on the way and off to Texas we go!! We don't have to make it too long... Just a long weekend or something. Don't want to drain the wallets :D!
I really hope this works out. What a blast we would have!
I'm at a crossroad here folks. I would love to me all ya'll. But I am scared of all ya'll too, heh heh heh. Then again, any excuse to go home..hmmmm I'll have to ponder this one. :confused:
Don't be scared... none of us bite. We are all good-natured, lovin' folks :D! That is the best part about this place. The only one you SHOULD be scared of is Tonya.... she worries me ;) hee hee hee
It seems like we have two major groupings here on Pet Talk: the southwesterners/Texans and the east coasters! Texas is a little far for me, but maybe we could have two meetings?
One in Texas, and one on the east coast or mid-west? I could easily make it to Pennsylvania, Tennessee, New York, etc. for a weekend get-a-way, but Texas would mean a much longer trip (or much more money for plane tickets!) Who knows, though, when my hubby gets a job next year, we may end up out west somewhere - so maybe I can't make it to 'Texas 2002,' but maybe I'll be right around the corner for 'Texas 2003!'
I'm all for the midwest. Then again where ever it is, I sure ya'll will have great fun. Me....i'm still ponderin.
Angel, yeah right...that the worst kind the ones to say to not be afraid...been there done that..LOL :eek:
I was thinking of driving to Texas, but that is a loooong drive from GA.
Maybe I could fly down there. But then again, if I can spare a weekend to go to TX, maybe I should go to Ft. Rucker in Alabama to see my husband. He leaves in January and I am not going with him. Weekends are the only time we can spend together after he leaves. :(
Kayann don't feel left out I can't go either too many things to do this next year. Also I 'm one of those NOT in the southwest or east. Sounds like tons of fun though you will have to make a HUGE album.
What ever happened to Iditarod fan,haven't seen her in a while.
Whew! Ok, Ok, I have lots of ppl to reply too...umm, let's see...
Spencersorry if I missed this, but do you know the dates of 'your' spring break? Dallas/Ft. Worth is actually only a 6 hr drive or so from my parents' house! And I would LOVE to visit the big cat sanctuary...not sure how the puppy ppl feel about that though!
LoganEven if the 'big' meeting doesn't work out I'd still like to try to meet you guys (in TX or thereabouts)...just let me know when!
Jackie/KayAnn/Souraya/CorinnaYou guys will be in our thoughts and you know us, we'll take LOTS AND LOTS of pictures!
Augie (aka Tex) Scared of us? We've all had our shots...and I'll make sure Angel wears her muzzle!
3greys I understand that Tx is a bit far for some of the easterners. I guess I'm at a bit of advantage cos my family (usually) makes a yearly trek to WV to visit our stompin' grounds. Soooo...I'll let all the easterners know if this transplanted hillbilly is going back 'home' this summer! Maybe we could meet up then!
Karen/Paul Could you guys be our guests of honor?
Whew! That was a fairly long post! lol I *think* I answered just about everyone...
Ok, if this is a wkend and/or a spring break trip, I'm all in--but, I also graduate college this May and don't egg-sactly know where I'll be for the summer. I *might* be moving to Kansas City, MO!
[ November 19, 2001: Message edited by: zippy-kat ]
Zippy-kat, all,
I'd definately consider it. Dallas, eh..only 13 hr drive for me, I did it last year to meet up with some friends, although I still prefer to fly, (i'm not spooked yet, if it's my time it's my time). Since home for me is WAY south Texas, I probably wont get home.
Depending on where and when this is going to be held, like I'd say, I'd consider it. My social skills are terrible though, I'd be in a corner drinking beers or something..LOL
Augie, we would not let you sit in a corner drinking beers... with all the personalities on this board, we are all fun and would pull you right outta that shell of yours!
Tonya, your a brat... remind me to bring a kennel for you to ride in on the way to Texas. :D
HAHAHA, the truth comes out....
On-line I am happy go lucky..in person complete opposite. go figure huh? :cool:
Sounds like fun to me!!!
Don't feel too bad Tex, I'm kinda the same way- computers are a great outlet, although I'm far from shy. You can drink a beer and I'll be sippin my White Zinfedel (the I wanna be wine). Depending what happens with my life by 2002, count me in, preferrable when it's no so HOT! We can all wear name badges with our dog's names.."Hi My name is Cody!" Logan's can be "Hi My Name is HONEY!" :D :D :D What a reception she'd get! ( she really is a honey) or "Honey Butter!!! :D :D :D
Angel dah-ling...
With the way you drive, I'd be MORE THAN GLAD to ride in the kennel! ;) :D
My spring break is March 22-April 1.
Hey, how do you know how I drive!!! I drive very well thank you :D!
DeliDog: Im afraid i wouldnt be able to... because i am young and my parents wouldnt let me... they dont understand how sweet you all are and my mom is still thinking wether or not to let me give out our address..... grrr this is the only reason i hate being young!
On the other had.. wow i have a tough life!! I have to go to the beach everyday with my sister! UHG this is sooooooo hard!!! hehehe ill have to load pics on webshots sometime and show em off!
I wanna be young again please please please :) :D ;)
Naaaah, bein' young ain't that fun. To many things to try to figure out. Once you are older and have learned, things get easier. I still have a long way to go but today I have experienced some things that would have turned out a lot different had they happened a few years back. So, you could say I have a learned a thing or too and it felt great!
Anyway, I hope this meeting really happens. It would be so much fun. I like Spence's ideas of places to meet. I don't think I could bring any of my girls though.... to long of a drive in the car for them :(.
But Augie dear, you are young!
Simba, sometimes I forget I am young.
Thanks for the reminder darlin.
As for Paul and I, keep us updated. That would be too long of a drive - more than 24 hours, I know, as my brother was stationed at Ft. Hood in Texas, and I know it took him more than a day of driving pretty much non-stop to get back to base from Massachusetts. But depending on when and where, we might be able to arrange something - do let us know when concrete "Spring 2002 Texas" plans are made. Also, of course, if any big summer gatherings are happening - after all, I met Sandra, Logan and Helen last summer and we all came away smiling, right? :) And, let's see, if we met Bridget (Daisy's Mom)'s parents ahead of time, maybe she could come with us some time - she and Daisy only about 45 minutes away from us.
Kayann - I completely understand your parents' reluctance to let you give out your address. Maybe if your mom and I, or your dad and I or Paul spoke some time, we could work out some way of you meeting folks with our "supervision" - I'm a real, honest-to-goodness responsible adult! We'll have to think about that if some event comes up that might be feasible for you and Simba to attend and that I'll be there for.
I'm so excited reading all these posts!!! But I am disappointed that not everyone would be able to go. I also feel guilty since Dallas is 3 hours away from me and 2 days away from others. But I will definately be there if it happens in Dallas! And both of my dogs will be there too!!! I probably wouldn't want to leave them alone toooo much in the hotel, but I would love to go to either the Big Cat Sanctuary or the Ft. Worth Zoo.
My spring break is March 10-17, but I could still easily make it during any other time.
Being young isn't THAT much fun!!! :D I'm 11... so, yes, I'm young, and it is stressful at times :D!
I probably, wouldn't be able to go to the Pet talk meeting eathier... my parents wouldn't let me, eathier!
sorry to say, but we're not even sure if we'll have the money saved up for our Tennesee(sp?) trip, so i'm pretty sure we won't be able to make it to the "Texas" get together.
If anything is to happen in MI let me know. ;)
Better late then never!!
Tho I would love to see the Lone Star State, I am afraid I wouldn't be able to make it down there. Finances. :( :(
MidWesterners:
Would love to have a MidWest meet! There are a bunch of us too! I have said something to Terri about meeting her when Keegan can travel better, she is only about 4 hours away. Jessica, is about an hour and half and I think Phred is about 2-1/2 hours away, tho I am not sure.
KayAnn and Sarah, I am 26 years old, and have lived on my own for 3 years and my mom is still leery about the people I meet on the internet. So don't think when you get older they stop worrying b/c they donot! :D
Augie(Tex)- Just how young are you? Missed that post!!And did you check out my webshots album to see the new golden addition?
And how are things on the GR site?
I would love to Travel to Tx or Az sometime maybe 2003 or late 2002. I am having a friend move out to Az in Feb. :cool:
Well I'm old enough to have a daugher, son-in-law and 2 yr old grandson that happen to live in McKinney TX (North Dallas). Don't get to see them nearly enough from my East Coast digs but what a great excuse for a visit :D
laurie
Well guys, I was told by Mike that Dallas would be about a 25-30 hour drive and I HATE to fly so it would be driving. I like the Midwest idea simply because it's the middle of the country. Someplace like Missouri or Kansas would be middle of the road. What do you guys think of that? Just never mind me if it's a problem and I'm babbling! lol I miss you guys a lot by the way!
There can be several meetings. Some of us are grouped together on the east coast, some in the midwest and the rest down south here. So, not everyone can or even has to try and attend one place. Go where you can :D!
We can get a list of people who want to attempt a meeting, then pick a place near each group of people. It sounds like a lot of us are interested in this which is fantastic! Although, I want to meet you Staci!! I need to meet the girl who shares my birthday, age and favorite karaoke song!
I tell you, meeting your online friends is a fantastic thing. I will never forget meeting Carla. Tonya, soon my dear, you will meet me. I promise. My sister-in-law has been asking me to come out to New Mexico for a long time now. I am considering going soon. But, hubby won't like me driving alone.... I, on the other hand, would LOVE IT!! Just me and maybe one dog, on the open road... ahhhhhhhh, I can't wait.
Anyway, we will figure this out and it will be great :D!
HELLO, TEXAS SOUNDS WONDERFUL....WHERE, IT'S A BIG STATE. :D WE HAVE MY MOM LIVING WITH US, SO DON'T KNOW IF WE COULD LEAVE THIS SPRING. :( BUT KEEP POSTING AND I'LL KEEP CHECKING IN. MOLLY WOULD LOVE TO MEET HER FUR FRIENDS. ;)