MAY - Texas/New Mexico/Arizona meeting?

[finn's mom]

Kay, I just looked at the map, and I'm actually northwest of you. I don't know why I was thinking you'd be closer to the OK/TX border. Doesn't look like you're going to be too far from David's family, actually. I wonder if we could just meet there? Let me look into it...they have a huge yard and David's mom loves dogs like we do. Let me see how far it is from where you're going to be. I'm horrible with maps, so, I could be totally off.

[finn's mom]

Holy crap! That's only about 65 miles from Leesville, LA! WOW! That would so completely rock my socks off! Would you be interested? We could even all go to the Sabine River and hang out at their campsite...it's a little bit of a drive (maybe half an hour to 45 minutes from his parent's house) but it's worth it if you want your dogs to get wet. The water will be pretty cold, though it's a great place for the dogs to play. His parents yard would be completely fenced in, though, and they have probably an acre or maybe a little more. I'm brainstorming.

*I just edited the distance between Brookeland and Leesville*

[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!

[finn's mom]

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

It's a huge bummer. I can't ever seem to get everything to work out at the same time! I just wish we could sell our house and be done with it, that would free up a lot of the issues. But, then we'll have new ones with the purchase of a new home, hahaha.

[Uabassoon]

I'm sorry I haven't responded sooner, I've been waiting until I had a better idea of what was going on. I was really hoping to meet up with you and Amy but it doesn't look like its going to happen. I just got transfered with my job starting May 7th (which also happens to be finals week) talk about stressful! Since my semester is over my parents decided to buy me a plane ticket to see them the weekend of 18th so I won't be able to take off that Monday or Tues I was really hoping I'd be able to make it up since I love Flagstaff, plus it would have been nice to get out of the Tucson heat. I hope you guys have fun, I know that at some day I will meet you guys, maybe I'll have to make it to a Findlay meeting in a year or two.