Pet Talk goes to TEXAS!

[aly]

I'm following sammi's suggestion and starting a new thread for people who are considering coming to the Lone Star State! I have a list of pet friendly hotels in the Ft. Worth area. I'm looking at a map right now to try to pick one that is convenient to get to the big cat sanctuary and any other places we may go.

I am thinking the last weekend in March may work for more people since Helen's spring break is the first week in April and Tonya's is the last week of March. (Tonya if you want to come earlier in the week or Logan if you want to stay past the weekend into the next week, I could be there the whole time!).

This is just a suggestion of course. People who are coming, post your opinions on a good time for you

[thelmalu99]

Aly, If there's a list, please put my name on it! The last weekend in March is fine with me. Actually, it's better for me if it's on a weekend.

Hee, hee, this is so exciting!

[aly]

Grrr, Motel 6 just allows one pet per room. And it says "small pet". If I can't find a hotel that allows 2 per room, would someone bringing no pets be willing to babysit one of my babies for me?

I'm trying to aim for the less expensive hotel/motels. If we can't get a group rate, maybe some people could get double rooms? Motel 6 is $36 per night. Here's some more info on what its close to:

Big Cat Sanctuary: 36.7 miles - 54 mins
Ft Worth Zoo: 12 mi.
Grapevine Mills Outlet Mall: 15 mi.

[ November 29, 2001: Message edited by: aly ]

[aly]

Here's a park with camping/boating/hiking/etc. It allows pets But they have to be on leash at all times.
http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/benbrook/main.htm

And a dog park in Dallas:
http://www.dallasdogparks.org/

[Karen]

Originally posted by aly:
<STRONG>Grrr, Motel 6 just allows one pet per room. And it says "small pet". If I can't find a hotel that allows 2 per room, would someone bringing no pets be willing to babysit one of my babies for me?[ November 29, 2001: Message edited by: aly ]</STRONG>

If we're able to come (which we hope to) the bunny will be staying home, so one of the dogs might be able to stay with us if necessary!

So are we thinking the weekend of March 30-31? Would that work for folks?

[zippy-kat]

Last weekend in March sounds great...I might actually come in on a Thursday. Yay! What fun, what fun!

I wouldn't mind pet-sittin' if someone needs it.

[sammi]

The last weekend in March sounds good. I don't think I could do the camping thing tho!! It would be nice if we got a place somewhere close to where we might get a mid-night snack if needed!
It might be to Aly, that we all can't stay in the same motel/hotel/campground. I gotta a feeling this group may be a loud laughing fun group and if you were not b/4 you will be by the time you head home!

[sammi]

I should ask what the name of the town this will take place in. Is it Fort Worth? Forgot to ask. Should we bring cowboy hats (big ones of course)?
Say maybe we could get a deal on Southfork room for everybody at the ranch!!!!!
Just jokkeeeen

[ November 30, 2001: Message edited by: sammi ]

[zippy-kat]

Maybe they'd let us have a GREAT BIG slumber party in the lobby floor! We could talk, watch movies, chow popcorn, do each other's hair/nails/make-up...I'm sure Spencer and Paul would appreciate a great manicure/pedicure!! HA! HA!

Hey girlz, can't ya pikture 'em wif kurlerz in their hair, red nailpolish on their toes? Talkz aboutz a kodak moment!

Hey Mizzer Phred...will you be joinin' us? We'll need to be sure to pack enuff kurlerz...lol

[lbaker]

Aly, Aly...I can't bring my four guys so puleeeese let me babysit if you need it I will probably be going through dog withdrawls without a baby to sleep with (you do allow them on the bed don't you I was even thinking I would have to borrow one of my daughter's dogs (she lives in North Dallas). I have a business trip to make in February to Boston but late March works. Last weekend? That ends on April Fool's day..how purrfect
laurie Hey, let's hear it from Phred & Augie..whaaaat's up wich you guys


[ November 30, 2001: Message edited by: lbaker ]

[thelmalu99]

I can't bring my kitty cats, so somebody's pup can room with me. No prob!

Sammi-good thinking on the midnight snack situation!

[thelmalu99]

OK, so it sounds like Ft. Worth is the place to land/drive through. I guess we should (later on, of course) look at hotels near the airport? It would be cool if we all stayed at the same hotel.

Chuck, is there a place near the sanctuary that we can go to for lunch or dinner after or before the tour? The tour sounds great, but I'm sure we will all want to just sit down somewhere and talk at some point. Maybe we can have a picnic on the sanctuary grounds..? That might be fun if they will allow it. Maybe we can check out the price of renting a conference area at the hotel so we can have sort of a party Saturday night. I don't know about everybody else, but I'd be into hanging out that evening, too.

[karen israel]

Unless something goes terribly wrong, count me in!!!!! I would LOVE to dog sit, if they think I'm worthy enough! But I'm an easy touch and chief spoiler so I claim no responsibility for bad behavior when you reclaim them! ME! ME! I wanna do it!!! Pick a date so I can do an early work request off (lots of competition) How exciting!
YAY! Something to look forward to! This is going to be so much FUN!!!!!

[Karen]

Folks, I had a thought, and checked a calendar - that weekend (March 30-31st) is Easter weekend! Shall we move it? Will that effect anyone's planning or conflict with family gatherings?

[lbaker]

Would the weather be better in mid-March or April My daughter says if you don't like the weather in Texas, just wait 10 minutes and it will change
laurie