MAY - Texas/New Mexico/Arizona meeting?

[Kfamr]

I'll have to check with my dad (since he'll be doing the driving) but it sounds cool to me. I was looking for some place to let the dogs run off leash in Texas and I wasn't finding any offleash dog parks, so that would be perfect.

The Sabine river is closer to us than Leesville, though (closer is better in my dad's eyes.) What's the name of their campsite (is there a website?)

Kiara is up for anything water although I can say Moo would not be thrilled.

[finn's mom]

The Sabine river is closer to us than Leesville, though (closer is better in my dad's eyes.) What's the name of their campsite (is there a website?)

Well, it's not really a campsite...it's just where Betty (David's mom) parks her RV and sets up camp. She's a real outdoorsy kinda gal. There's a steep "walk" down to the water, but once you're down there, the dogs pretty much stick around. Freckles is the only one who will run up without permission. And, she knows Finn and Dudley will follow her...but, all the dogs just sortof run around and play, and I've never had a bad experience. That's not to say it's 100% safe. It's a lot of fun and there's water...but if you're looking for fenced in, his mom's house is the best bet. I don't know of any dog parks, either...

[Kfamr]

I haven't talked to my dad yet about the Leesville thing but wanted to post this for Tonya...

I got this reply from the Carlsbad KOA today...

"Good morning,
We look forward to your visit and are pleased to welcome your dogs. My husband and I (and our whole staff) are dogs lovers. For your dogs' enjoyment (and yours too) we have two fenced in pooch parks that are each approximately 40' x 40'. It is a terrific spot for the dogs as well as the owners who then get to brag about their beloved four-legged friends. We welcome your friends to join you here. They would just need to stop by the office and register as day visitors. The cost is $3 per person. Then they may use the pool or any of our other features.
Have a safe trip out to us and we will see you in May.
Susan Bacher
Carlsbad KOA 505-457-2000"

So it would be okay for you, Sara & Maggie to come visit us and play at the park.

[finn's mom]

I haven't talked to my dad yet about the Leesville thing

No big rush, I still would have to make sure David and his family are interested and if I can get off work.

[zippy-kat]

I got this reply from the Carlsbad KOA today...

"Good morning,
We look forward to your visit and are pleased to welcome your dogs. My husband and I (and our whole staff) are dogs lovers. For your dogs' enjoyment (and yours too) we have two fenced in pooch parks that are each approximately 40' x 40'. It is a terrific spot for the dogs as well as the owners who then get to brag about their beloved four-legged friends. We welcome your friends to join you here. They would just need to stop by the office and register as day visitors. The cost is $3 per person. Then they may use the pool or any of our other features.
Have a safe trip out to us and we will see you in May.
Susan Bacher
Carlsbad KOA 505-457-2000"

So it would be okay for you, Sara & Maggie to come visit us and play at the park.

Cool!
I'm planning on being there but not sure if I'll be bringing both pups. At any rate, I'm excited!!

[Kfamr]

Kari, I just got to talk to my dad yesterday and he said he wasn't too keen on the idea of driving that way.

Our campground supposedly has "secluded walking trails" - would you be interested in meeting up with us and going on a walk??

I just e-mailed the campground asking if they know of any local dog parks (since they are very dog friendly I figured their employees must own dogs.)



Tonya, what day did you want to come? Is it for sure? Want to PM me your number so I can add it to my contacts?

[finn's mom]

Hey, Kay. I'm not sure we're even going to be able to make it to David's parents house. We have kindof overextended ourselves for the month of May. If we do make it down there, it'll be really last minute. I hope we can, but it doesn't look good. One day, I'll get to meet some more Pet Talk people. But, it's not looking like it's going to be this May.

[zippy-kat]

Tonya, what day did you want to come? Is it for sure? Want to PM me your number so I can add it to my contacts?

Not for sure yet... planning on trying to make it down there on the 12th. (That's Sat., right?)

PM on the way.

[Kfamr]

Yep, the 12th is a Saturday. I'll send you my number and you can just give me a call when you plan on coming, okay?


Kari, it's a bummer that we can't get together but I understand! One day!