<<Florida Meeting -- plans!!>>

[Blustang24]

OK, I got your PM KayAnn. BBQ or lunch meats is fine with me. I will request the entire weekend off on Tuesday when I work...this way I won't be stuck working part of it (or all of it) like last time.

I'll definately be bringing Honey. Jessie and Cleatus are debatable. Jessie LOVES to run and jump.....and I am kinda afraid that she would jump the dog park fence.

Cleatus on the other hand would be wonderful and I am sure he would love to go. He's been around Jessie all of his life, Honey for awhile, met Duke briefly and as well as Nala, and I'm sure he would get along with everyone's dog just fine, I just don't know if he likes the beach water etc....So he might stay at home as well.

I am going to work on getting fencing material from my work and possibly fence up the shelter so that the dogs wouldn't have to be tied up and would wonder throughout the shelter while we eat.

KAYANN- do you want me to reserve the shelter tomorrow? (Monday)

If anyone is short on money and needs a place to stay besides the hotel just let me know, I'll try and work on something. (Like if Audrey and her mom need to stay at your house KayAnn for a night, Val can stay with me too (if you dont mind Val))

Anyone else who may need my number for directions, or anything else just PM me for it. It's always good to have a contact #. It'll be my cell phone # so you would be able to call it at any time.


1. Would you rather go to the beach, park, or both?
If both, please let me know if you'd like to make it 2 days, or into 1 day.
Both and two different days if possible. But we can do all in one day if the majority of out-of-towners are only here for a day....If there are some here only a day we can fit both in and for those who are here more than one day we can revisit one or both of them the following day.

2.Would you rather: eat-out for lunch, Have a BBQ with everyone bringing a dish of choice, or do lunch on your own?
BBQ, but lunchmeat sands are fine. either way. but not out to eat or on our own.

3.How many dogs or people are you bringing along with you?
Kenny, Myself, and Honey (possible cleatus). 2 people and 1 dog for sure
4.Do you need any suggestions on where to stay while in the area?
Nope...I'm already at home!
5.Do you want to meet up somewhere before going, so you can follow us? Or would you rather just get directions
Ask me for directions if need be.

6. Which day do you prefer? Friday the 7th, Saturday the 8th, or Sunday the 9th.
Sat and Sunday the 8th-9th is possible.



VAL- if you're going to have the 10th off let me know and I'll arrange to have it off too if you want to revisit the beach and get some sun or just relax....it's up to you! ok?


I don't know exactly how nice the Knight's Inn is...I've heard good things about it, plus it's pet friendly!!! You can ask Val(dukedogsmom) for specifics. I think if possible it would be nice if everyone could stay at the same one, because the other closest dog friendly hotel is 2x as much and 2x further from the parks. I have no problem, as I am sure Kay doesn't have a problem meeting at the hotels so that you all can just follow rather than chance getting lost or anything like that.


AUDREY--- we are very easy to find from Orlando.
You can PM me for exact directions...depending on the way your Mom drives we should be about 1.75-2.5 hours away. (not even 2.5 hrs...that's worst case scenario)


Well, maybe i should shutup now lol! Got any questions...feel free to ask!

[Moose]

Everything sounds great so far!

Like I mentioned to Kay -- Josh, Moose, and I will for sure be coming. However, I'm not sure if we will be bringing Zoey or not. She tends to get pretty nippy when she's in a group of a bunch of new dogs, but who knows. Plus, she gets really picky about the dogs she "likes." I'd hate to bring her and then have to leave her in the hotel all day or have to keep her tied up with Josh or I. But who knows, we're still debating and are working on getting it sorted out.

[slleipnir]

Ok, thanks Lauren I'll send you a message some time before we leave when I know where we'll be staying..My mom said she wouldn't mind driving 2 hrs to take me there..I guess she feels bad about Zeke but the only problem is..how long would it last? Cause my mom was going to leave and do stuff and I don't want to be like 'there' a lot longer then it lasts :X I can't wait ot meet everyone and the kids

[wolf_Q]

Hey Audrey, what's your mom's reason behind not taking Zeke? I don't know how Zeke travels, but I had no problems taking Nebo on a road trip. Staying in hotels with a dog was no problem either. We also worked things out for getting dinner/shopping. We kept a blanket (cut out holes for the seatbelts) on the back seat the entire time to help with the hair. It'd be awesome if you could take Zeke or Josie, they'd have so much fun!

I wish I could come, but this year is entirely too busy. I'd really love to visit Florida though, so I'm gonna see what I can do about next year.

[Blustang24]

Audrey, it most likely would last til dark or past...either way you can stay with KayAnn and myself until your mom could pick you up!

Too bad you couldn't come Amy. We should pitch in to cut the expenses for another time with more notice!

[slleipnir]

Originally posted by wolf_Q
Hey Audrey, what's your mom's reason behind not taking Zeke? I don't know how Zeke travels, but I had no problems taking Nebo on a road trip. Staying in hotels with a dog was no problem either. We also worked things out for getting dinner/shopping. We kept a blanket (cut out holes for the seatbelts) on the back seat the entire time to help with the hair. It'd be awesome if you could take Zeke or Josie, they'd have so much fun!

Josie can't because she doesn't get along without dogs now from some reason..atleast most big dogs My mom doesn't want Zeke cause she said she wants to relax..ok, she compaired to taking my 2 yr nephew I'm sorry but he's not that hard to care for lol. My mom has been work a million hours a week lately (sometimes 6am till 2-3am..no break..) and REALLY needs a vacation. She doesn't want to have the obligation to need to be back for Zeke so he's not alone for long times if we were to go out for a while. I kinda agree as we'd be out a lot and I don't think it's fair to leave him alone in a hotel he doesn't know But I would stay with him..but again, it owuld mean mom having to take me back and forth. I suppose it would be best for him this time not to come..but I really hope she will take me out to the next one :X I know Zeke would have a blast. He's very good in cars too. Or people could just come closer to PEI for meetings

Hah, ok that was longer then it needed to be

[wolf_Q]

Most hotels won't allow you to leave a dog unattended period (at least that I'm aware of) so if your mom plans on going lots of places that dogs are not allowed, it probably wouldn't work anyway.

We had 4 people so there was always someone to stay in the hotel with Nebo, it would be harder with 2.

[slleipnir]

Yeah I know, thats why I would stay with him..but I agree, I dont think it would work anyway.

My moms friend is coming too

[Kfamr]

Lauren ~ If you have the time tomorrow to reserve a pavillion go ahead.. If not let me know so I can.


Also -- I was thinking of planning something for Val, Brooke (moose), anyone else who wants to, and I to do something together on Sunday, since most just want to do one day. I was thinking maybe we could all do something together, whoever's in the area.


Also -- We need a time for it to start. -- Suggestions anyone?

[Blustang24]

I will go ahead and reserve it.



If we are going to start beach first and then park I think we should start around 10 if park first then beach i think we should start around 11. Unless, everyone wishes to spend a little more time at both and make it 9am ...anything will do for me!

KAYANN---did u get my PM?

[Kfamr]

We're just going to the park for a picnic. If anyone wants to go to the beach afterwards, to watch the sunset or something -- i guess that's something we can decide at the meeting.


Yep, I got you PM.

I think it may be good if everyone could try and be here around 10-11am. Of course, those who're coming farther away may need a little more time.

You and I could always get there earlier to set everything up, and anyone else who wants to come earlier.


My dad will be coming, and he said he'd sit with Simba in the Pavillion.

[Blustang24]

Sounds good! I have to ask about that fencing stuff, which I am hoping it'll be no problem since I would be just returning it anyways.


Good deal about simba!

[Moose]

I'm so glad this is all working out! I'm so excited!

10am or 11am would work fine here, since we will be driving out on Friday.

I think we might actually be bringing Zoey now. Josh said that if she ends up not getting along with other dogs or whatever may happen, he'd sit with her on her leash.

[Blustang24]

That would be great!


I really don't mind any dogs that might act a little aggressive or anything along those lines. It's completely understandable anyways since they would be in a strange place with strange people and dogs. They usually calm down after a little while when they realize what fun they would be missing out on!

[CamCamPup33]

Im going! As long as my mom doesnt change plans at the last minute!

1. Would you rather go to the beach, park, or both?
If both, please let me know if you'd like to make it 2 days, or into 1 day.
Beach, or both, doesnt matter..

2.Would you rather: eat-out for lunch, Have a BBQ with everyone bringing a dish of choice, or do lunch on your own?
Have a BBQ! YUM!

3.How many dogs or people are you brining along with you?
Well, cami.. And my mom, not sure who else, ill get back to you though..

4.Do you need any suggestions on where to stay while in the area? Yes!

5.Do you want to meet up somewhere before going, so you can follow us? Or would you rather just get directions
Meet up

5. Which day do you prefer? Friday the 7th, Saturday the 8th, or Sunday the 9th. Whenever