TX meeting - when & where?

[aly]

Ummm stupid me, cause I thought it was closer. Can I blame the cold meds I'm on? I think Cedar Hill would be cool because of the beaches.

[Rottieluver45]

I`d stick w/Dallas.

But like Aly says I`ll go wit the masses.

Edit: Where`s Cedar Hill? I like the 1st park you posted Aly.

[aly]

Here are the directionis from their site:

Directions: Cedar Hill is located 10 miles southwest of Dallas, 4 miles southeast of Grand Prairie, and 3 miles west of Cedar Hill and is accessible via FM 1382. From US Highway 67 exit FM 1382, 2 1/2 miles north on the left. From Interstate 20 exit FM 1382, 4 miles south on the right (on the Joe Pool Reservoir). The park is skirted by FM 1382 and Mansfield Road.

[Rottieluver45]

So it`s right by everywhere!?

[guster girl]

I'm definitely interested in the Cedar Hill Park! I'd be ok with leaving Finn in his crate at someone's house in order to go to the sanctuary, too. But, I'm cool with not going to the sanctuary. The park with the beaches sounds perfect, though. I'm hoping to have Finn introduced to water before then, but, if it doesn't work out that way, that may be his first introduction to water! I'll be sure to wear my swimsuit just in case he digs the water. I'll have to post something in dog general to see how everyone introduced their pups to water! Anyone know what time we're meeting? What should I bring to the park? This will be my first outing like that, with a group and everything. So, suggestions will be cool.

[aly]

We haven't discussed yet if we want to bring human food or not. I'll bring some bowls, water for the dogs, and treats for the dogs.

If you guys do want the humans to eat there too, we can decide who brings what and whether we just want snacks and drinks or a picnic lunch or something.

You also might want to bring your camera if you have one. But I'm sure most of us will have cameras so it won't be a huge deal if you forget yours - you'll still get tons of pics!

It may be getting hot so we might want to wear sunscreen.

A few big blankets are nice to sit on - hopefully we'll have some shade to put them under.

[micki76]

I think this time everyone should bring food EXCEPT Aly. Poor thing, she was the only one who brought food the last time. I can definitely bring tons of food this time! Last time I got lost everytime I left the hotel, so I never found a grocery store!

I think we should meet early again. What time would people like to meet? I personally think fairly early, but Aly's driving it all in one day.

I do have one request - could we wait maybe one more weekend? I need one more week to be able to leave Abby home alone all day. She'll just be out of her crate at that time. If not, I'll have to miss this meeting.

[Rottieluver45]

Well hmmmm Aly brought ALOT of food last time! ALOT!! Thanks Aly!


Last time we brought some water for the pups. That`s all we brought. I think we should figure out the place 1st!

I don`t have a problem with pushing it back a weekend! Plus you can`t miss this meeting!!

[aly]

Waiting another week is fine with me. Actually it will be MUCH better because that is the weekend after all my finals.

Is it okay if my dorky boyfriend tags along? He's an animal lover too!

I can bring food this time too - just probably not nearly as much as last time, hehehehehe! We can plan who brings what better this time around.

[Rottieluver45]

How long is everyone`s drive to the first park that aly posted?(Cedar Hill)

I looked on map quest and it said the aproximate time it would take us is 3 hrs. and 13 min. It`s 179.37 miles away. Yikes!

Bring whoever ya want!!

Edit: Is 'Josh' you dorky boyfriend or is he someone else?

[aly]

Yeah it said it'd be about 3 and a half hours for me, but thats okay. If its pushed to the next weekend, I might make a two day trip out of it afterall.

I agree that we should meet semi-early.

[aly]

Originally posted by Rottieluver45

Edit: Is 'Josh' you dorky boyfriend or is he someone else?

Josh would be the dork!

And you guys better not tell him I said that!!!

[Rottieluver45]

Meeting early is ok but that means we`d have to get up even earlier and leave earlier. That`s really early!

[Rottieluver45]

Originally posted by aly
Josh would be the dork!

And you guys better not tell him I said that!!!

muahahaha!!! I won`t!

Does he volunteer at the shelter too?



MICKI!!!!

Are you gonna get shelter pictures taken...by any chance?

[micki76]

Originally posted by aly
Waiting another week is fine with me. Actually it will be MUCH better because that is the weekend after all my finals.

Is it okay if my dorky boyfriend tags along? He's an animal lover too!

I can bring food this time too - just probably not nearly as much as last time, hehehehehe! We can plan who brings what better this time around.

LOL, as long as my dorky husband can tag along, too!

Christina, are y'all driving it one day, too or will you be staying over night?

Hey guster girl, what's your real name? LOL

I'm SOOOO glad y'all are ok waiting a weekend (hope it's ok with you, too guster girl). I wish Abby could come! But by then I think we'll be ok to leave her loose in the house and she'll be ok, don't you think so, Aly?