Buda - 2009 !!!

[Barb]

Several of us are staying at the LaQuinta at I35 and Ben White in Austin. I believe Patrice said it is about 10 miles from Buda. This is the LaQuinta that has the IHop right by it !!!

Phone # 512-443-1774 and be sure to tell them you are with the Doxie Lovers Club. If you will let me know that you have made reservations there, I will call him a week or so before and give him a list of names - he said he would try to get the rooms close together.

I know, I know - it is still almost 5 months away.... but :wow: - I am excited and ready to go !!!

Patrice and I want to have a get together at the hotel Friday night - so if you don't already have plans - come by and just hang out !!!! Snackies, maybe some drinkies, PUPPERS, and DLC family - who could ask for more :D Hee, hee - we will coordinate when it gets a little bit closer :rotfl:

[Otto'sMom]

:rotfl: Barb the planner:rotfl:

[Frzframe]

I wanna go so bad. I was talking to my mom about it tonight so maybe ... :crossfin:

[michelehbc]

:sosad:

[lotsadox]

I wanna go so bad. I was talking to my mom about it tonight so maybe ... :crossfin:

Oh, Shonda, that would so cool if you could come to Buda :cheer3: :cheer3:

I'm making my reservations next week. I can hardly wait. :cheer3: :cheer3:

[Two Red Smooth's]

Funny I was just thinking about Buda the other day.

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

Remember, if you cannot afford a hotel, don't let that stop you. Between my mother and I we have space for up to 6 people.

Oh and dogs are not only welcome but they are almost expected!!

[bsquared]

I'm so hoping to be able to come to Buda this year! But I will probably be solo...no doggies and no hubby. David is still up-in-the-air about going (he's a little on the shy side, unlike myself :rotfl: ) and the doggies don't fly. Keep your :crossfin: that I'll be able to attend. :)

[lotsadox]

I hope so, Robyne. It's going to be so much fun. :cheer3: :cheer3:

The DH is not as social as I am either. He sort of just hangs around. :rotfl: :rotfl: Mostly just talks to people if they talk to him. :lol:

[Courtney]

I already have my room reserved! It's a working weekend for me. Expect big things in the CTDR booth this year! :D

[TheDoxieHaus]

I'll be there! Can't wait, had such a great time last year!

Barb, I'll make my reservations and get back with you.

[doxyzoo]

I had such a blast last year at Buda (thank you again Zandra for housing the zoo crew and myself so I could attend). I will miss going this year, BUT will be there next year (2010). Have fun everyone attending! :cheer3: :cheer3:

[Tex]

Barb, you crack me up! (I'm super excited about Buda too :)).

Let's see, I need some brownie mix....some jello....some vodka...

[Barb]

:Woot: Everyone... come on down !!!

(Courtney - are you staying at the LaQuinta we are?)

[Otto'sMom]

The DH is not as social as I am either. He sort of just hangs around. :rotfl: :rotfl: Mostly just talks to people if they talk to him. :lol:

That's pretty much what I do, except I hold my dogs until one tries to escape.

[Courtney]

yes, I am staying at that La Quinta. If it fills up, the Austin airport one is not too much farther, and just got renovated and is mega nice. I was thinking about booking that one instead but I used my free La Quinta points and it's already done so I probably won't.

[bsquared]

What are the dates? I tried to find something online about it but couldn't find anything. Also, is renting a car a must? I'm trying to make this as inexpensive as possible so David (aka "Captain Cheapy Pants" :rotfl: ) doesn't have a fit. ;) I so want to go this year!!!! :cheer3:

[bsquared]

What are the dates? I tried to find something online about it but couldn't find anything.

Oopsy! Found the dates. April 25 & 26. :oops:

[lotsadox]

Here's a link to the webpage

Buda Weiner Dog Races (http://www.budalionsclub.com/)

It's April 25th & 26th this year. If someone can pick you up at the airport and you can probably get a ride to the fairgrounds since a lot of us are staying at the same place. Of course, you'd have to hold a ween or two on the way :cheer3: :cheer3:

[lotsadox]

I hope everyone else gets a better reservation agent than I did. I had repeat everything at least 3 times :duh: I asked her to put us with the DLC group and it confused her so much I just got the hotel number and I"ll call them.

But I have a reservation and a confirmation number :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: Buda here we come. :truck:

[Frzframe]

Well Crap! It's a 11 hour drive. :scratch: I've got to get this figured out cause I wanna go. I've already checked my work schedule and I pretty rental free that weekend. :cheer3:

[Barb]

Well Crap! It's a 11 hour drive. :scratch: I've got to get this figured out cause I wanna go. I've already checked my work schedule and I pretty rental free that weekend. :cheer3:

you can layover in Dallas (Coppell), if that is on your way !!! LOL - I have no idea if it is !

[Tex]

I'm assuming that MamaS and da Brat have dibs on our guest room again, but we can also blow up an air mattress in the office if any one needs a place to stay.

[Barb]

I hope everyone else gets a better reservation agent than I did. I had repeat everything at least 3 times :duh: I asked her to put us with the DLC group and it confused her so much I just got the hotel number and I"ll call them.

But I have a reservation and a confirmation number :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: Buda here we come. :truck:

Oh gosh - I remember I had an "interesting" conversation with reservations - I think I just went through the hotel finally. I have a contact name at the hotel to touch base with a week or so ahead.

[Frzframe]

you can layover in Dallas (Coppell), if that is on your way !!! LOL - I have no idea if it is !

It is! It only adds like 25 mins to the trip! :scratch:

[Lisa]

Hope you guys have a wonderful time!

[Barb]

Hope you guys have a wonderful time!

Lisa !!!! You are going, right ???????

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

Here's a link to the webpage

Buda Weiner Dog Races (http://www.budalionsclub.com/)

It's April 25th & 26th this year. If someone can pick you up at the airport and you can probably get a ride to the fairgrounds since a lot of us are staying at the same place. Of course, you'd have to hold a ween or two on the way :cheer3: :cheer3:

I can do airport transport and any other for that matter.

[Lisa]

Lisa !!!! You are going, right ???????

Nope, between Rafi not working and Pogo's surgery it isn't going to happen.

[lotsadox]

Oh, no! I'm so sorry, Lisa and Rafi. :sadnana:

[Barb]

Oh Lisa - I can completely understand.... you will be SOOO missed !

[oceangirls]

IMO, we should move the Wiener Dog Races to CanUda this year :)

I hope to be there :crossfin:. Will be dogless except I usually get a DLC loaner or two (e.g., historically whatever dog(s) Lisa or Linsey entrusted me with :hearts: )

:sosad:

I thought you were going this year Chely :sadnana:

[Barb]

Kim - I will rent you Toby !!! LOL - he will most likely need the one on one !!!!

[lotsadox]

I thought I'd let Kim have Scooter. :rotfl: :rotfl: No one is going to want to hold Scooter. :rolleyes:

[oceangirls]

I don't have much experience with doxie-malamutes, Patrice :lol:, but I'll try.

Happy to monitor any and all doxies, and usually have a bag of Meaties in my pocket :liplick:.

[lotsadox]

I don't have much experience with doxie-malamutes, Patrice :lol:, but I'll try.


It's okay. NO ONE has experience with dachshund/malamutes. :lol:

[Jill]

the closest airport is Austin, right?

[lotsadox]

Yup. It is.

[viener weiner]

going and taking Joy. Have to price out the flights, hotel rooms, and rental cars. Anyone know how much the hotel rooms are at La Quinta? Also, I was thinking maybe someone would want to split the cost of a rental car with me. It would be so cool to meet all of you :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Yolanda]

I really really want to go again and have even taken off from work.

Now I need to find someone to dog sit for all the critters. I can only afford to fly with one and that has to be GOOSIE.

[lotsadox]

going and taking Joy. Have to price out the flights, hotel rooms, and rental cars. Anyone know how much the hotel rooms are at La Quinta? Also, I was thinking maybe someone would want to split the cost of a rental car with me. It would be so cool to meet all of you :rotfl: :rotfl:

The rooms at LaQuinta are $95.00/night. If you have AAA, they're $85.50. Maybe you could get with Robyne and share a rental car?

Edit: I just noticed that Zandra has volunteered to help with transportation.

[Jen]

DH said I can go!

Anyone wanna share a room with me? Kim? Andrea?

I need to book the air travel too, but am sure I can find something!

[lotsadox]

:woonana: Jen's gonna be at Buda. :cheer3: :cheer3:

[Otto'sMom]

DH said I can go!

Anyone wanna share a room with me? Kim? Andrea?

I need to book the air travel too, but am sure I can find something!

I've already been reserved as a roomie by Barb:rotfl:

[Jen]

Nice to be so popular--that's our Andrea!! :D

I'd love to stay at LaQuinta, and could get my own room, but sharing would be more FUN!

[Otto'sMom]

Nice to be so popular--that's our Andrea!! :D

:rotfl: :rotfl: That's never been a problem for me before, :rotfl: that's never been a word used in the same sentence with my name:rotfl:

[ebmw1975]

Yes but I bet you were not around a bunch of doxie/dog loving cult joining freaks tho were you???:rotfl: :rotfl:

[Otto'sMom]

Yes but I bet you were not around a bunch of doxie/dog loving cult joining freaks tho were you???:rotfl: :rotfl:
You've got a valid point thar.

[Otto'sMom]

DH said I can go!

Anyone wanna share a room with me? Kim? Andrea?

I need to book the air travel too, but am sure I can find something!

Hey Jen:

When you finally get to meet us all at Buda, will you have to wait 3 hours to chat with us since you're used to being that far behind in your wacky timezone (Ok, maybe 2 hours):duh: :duh: :duh: :duh: :duh:

[Barb]

:rotfl: :rotfl: That's never been a problem for me before, :rotfl: that's never been a word used in the same sentence with my name:rotfl:


You are SOOOO silly girl !!! What have I told you several times :rolleyes:

[bsquared]

I'm up for sharing or whatever...and will be happy to take care of any doggies that need it. I hope to book a room and look into flights soon. :cheer3:

[Barb]

I'm up for sharing or whatever...and will be happy to take care of any doggies that need it. I hope to book a room and look into flights soon. :cheer3:


:Woot: Do we have a match...roomies..... Jen, Robyne ????

[Frzframe]

Which airport would I need to fly into? I'm thinking that driving isn't such a good idea. :)

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

Which airport would I need to fly into? I'm thinking that driving isn't such a good idea. :)

ABIA-Austin Bergstrom International Airport

[Frzframe]

Good lord! I could be to Barb's house in the time it would take to fly there!!! Rethinking this driving thing.

[Courtney]

You could also fly to Dallas or Houston, but then you'd have a bit longer drive to Buda. 3 hours from Dallas - not sure how far exactly from Houston?

[Barb]

You could also fly to Dallas or Houston, but then you'd have a bit longer drive to Buda. 3 hours from Dallas - not sure how far exactly from Houston?

I think Patrice said it was a 2 hr drive from Hou.

[Two Red Smooth's]

San Antonio airport is only an hour away...Where I live is 30 min from the SA airport and about 45 min from Buda (by April 2 new hotels will be open) and it would be IH 35 all the way...so almost fool proof to go there.

[lotsadox]

It's 2 - 3 hours from Houston to Austin. It depends on how you drive. Two hours in the vette. More like 3 in the truck.

[Frzframe]

Let's see I could fly to Denver, Memphis, or somewhere up North just so I can get to TX. UGH!! I wish KCI was a hub but :sosad: it isn't.

[ebmw1975]

You could fly into Atlanta too :scratch: , that is where I had to go thru to get to anywhere in Tx. Really nice airport tho.

[Jen]

Robyne, I'll PM you--I'd love to be roomies!

This is so exciting!

What time of day on Friday do people plan to arrive?

[Otto'sMom]

I usually get there at 4:30 -5pm.

[Barb]

Robyne, I'll PM you--I'd love to be roomies!

This is so exciting!

What time of day on Friday do people plan to arrive?

4-5-6-somewhere around then !

[lotsadox]

We usually get there between 4 and 6. It depends on when we get started.

[Jen]

The cheap flight where I don't have to get off the plane arrives at 9:40 pm. Kinda late. Doubt I'd find a sober driver to come get me. ;)

Next question, do people go on Sunday too? Are the races both days? When do people tend to head on home?

[Barb]

The cheap flight where I don't have to get off the plane arrives at 9:40 pm. Kinda late. Doubt I'd find a sober driver to come get me. ;)

Next question, do people go on Sunday too? Are the races both days? When do people tend to head on home?

there would most likely be someone who could come get ya !!!! Not sure that the races are both days - but it is a 2 day event. This will be my first year - and I will have to leave Sunday morning to come back and do some month end stuff for work - BLAH. Most stay for Sunday !

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

The cheap flight where I don't have to get off the plane arrives at 9:40 pm. Kinda late. Doubt I'd find a sober driver to come get me. ;)

Next question, do people go on Sunday too? Are the races both days? When do people tend to head on home?


I can come get you.

[bsquared]

Robyne, I'll PM you--I'd love to be roomies!

This is so exciting!

What time of day on Friday do people plan to arrive?


Yipeee!!!! :cheer3: Sounds like a plan! I just have to look for a cheap flight. Do you want me to make the room reservation? Are you staying on Sunday, too? I'm going to need to find a ride. Now, I have a STUPID question...is Texas in a different time zone? I know that is a dumb question but I get so confused...anything besides the East Coast and West Coast baffles me. :duh: :rotfl: :duh: :rotfl:

[bsquared]

Oh Lisa - I can completely understand.... you will be SOOO missed !

I couldn't agree more...:hug99:

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

Yipeee!!!! :cheer3: Sounds like a plan! I just have to look for a cheap flight. Do you want me to make the room reservation? Are you staying on Sunday, too? I'm going to need to find a ride. Now, I have a STUPID question...is Texas in a different time zone? I know that is a dumb question but I get so confused...anything besides the East Coast and West Coast baffles me. :duh: :rotfl: :duh: :rotfl:

Texas is in the central time zone. One hour later that you.

[Otto'sMom]

Yipeee!!!! :cheer3: Sounds like a plan! I just have to look for a cheap flight. Do you want me to make the room reservation? Are you staying on Sunday, too? I'm going to need to find a ride. Now, I have a STUPID question...is Texas in a different time zone? I know that is a dumb question but I get so confused...anything besides the East Coast and West Coast baffles me. :duh: :rotfl: :duh: :rotfl:
Texas is Central Standard Time (at least where we're going to be :D)

[lotsadox]

The races are run both days. Saturday is the preliminary runs and Sunday are the finals. We head home in the afternoon on Sunday because we have to work on Monday. It kind of depends on the weather when we leave. Some people stay over and go home on Monday.

Last year Tex had us all over for pizza on Saturday night. I don't know if she's going to do that this year. And we were planning to get together at the motel on Friday night and eat and hang out. The DH will probably be asleep by 9:40, but the rest of us will probably be up chatting, etc. :cheer3: :cheer3:

[bsquared]

Looks like I have plenty of choices on flights at this point...some get in early afternoon and some in the evening. Could I bribe/con/pay someone to pick me up, or is it better to take a taxi? I'll probably have to come back on Sunday afternoon/evening only because of David's work schedule (Mondays are really long, late days for him). This is going to be SO fun! :) He asked me if I was comfortable going somewhere with people I don't know, and my response was "I DO know them...we may not have met in person yet but I feel as though I know them." I guess unless you are part of this 'family', you don't get it. :hug99:

[lotsadox]

Yup, the DH didn't get it at all the first year we went to Buda. He was so surprised when we were all hugging and chatting. He was very confused :conf4: But I think he had fun and actually wants to go every year now. :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3:

Zandra offered to shuttle people. Why don't you get with her and see what works for her. There are a lot of people flying in so you can maybe coordinate flights. :)

[Tanya]

IF we make it to Buda this year, Peaches will put all confused hubbys at ease! :D

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y219/pipsqueak21/PeachesKisses_Buda1.jpg

[lotsadox]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Peaches, the lover :hearts: :hearts:

Or maybe that's Peaches, the nose cleaner. :lol:

[Barb]

It is always so funny to outsiders when folks who have chatted cyberly for forever get together and it is like you have known each other FOREVER !!! No worries, it IS like family getting together after a long time apart !!! And it is WAY KEWL !!! I was so excited traveling to see Andrea and it WAS like we had known each other always and just picked up where we left off.... for me anyway !

[ebmw1975]

Yep that is how it was for me last year. Zandra and Ellen came to get me at the airport it was like oh hi, there you are :rotfl: . Wasnt wierd at all, and then Andrea was at Z's house too and it was like we just hadnt seen each other in person for awhile.
I have to admit I was in heaven with all the pups, and being able to hold and love on them all. And even have the ones that were"shy" come to me, really made it even more memorable.
When we were at the fair the 1st day I knew some people right off cuz they posted pics of themselves enough, but some I only knew the pups :rotfl: , but it all worked out great. I am one that will go up and so so that is ( dogs name) and you are?????? :rotfl: :rotfl:
One suggestion tho, I took a new SD card for my camers and I should have brought another one or a larger storage one cuz if you like to take pics you will fill them up in no time at all, so I missed some photo ops I would have loved to get but I KNOW there will be another chance.
Also bring warm weather clothes AND cool weather cuz you NEVER know what the temp will be there :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Barb]

Brookie.... we ARE gonna work on getting you there...... :D (you owe me a hug :) )


And LOVE the Peaches smoochie picture !!!

[lotsadox]

Barb and I were talking about bringing our laptops so we could download and post pics while we're there. My storage card hold like 400 photos :shocked: so I should be okay. :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Barb]

Barb and I were talking about bringing our laptops so we could download and post pics while we're there. My storage card hold like 400 photos :shocked: so I should be okay. :rotfl: :rotfl:

And I have a 2 gig card - not sure how many it will hold !!! And OH, I loved how there were so many doggie pictures last year, and peoples LEGS !!! HA ! I want to get peoples faces too - LOL !

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

I will have my laptop with me and I can put all pictures on a server where you can download them from. So feel free to leave yours at home if you want.

[Tex]

I can get people from the airport too. My mom will be here and she has a van, so no problem with space.

I would love to host Sat. night dinner/party again, but I need to get some kind of a head count. I don't know how many people we can comfortably fit in my house! I'm considering seeing if I can find a hall or conference center type place that we could use (must be dog friendly!)...but I'm still working on that...

I just want everyone to be comfortable. If ya'll want to do my house, that's totally ok with me! It's about a 20-25 min. drive from the La Quinta, but the directions are super easy.

[Barb]

I can get people from the airport too. My mom will be here and she has a van, so no problem with space.

I would love to host Sat. night dinner/party again, but I need to get some kind of a head count. I don't know how many people we can comfortably fit in my house! I'm considering seeing if I can find a hall or conference center type place that we could use (must be dog friendly!)...but I'm still working on that...

I just want everyone to be comfortable. If ya'll want to do my house, that's totally ok with me! It's about a 20-25 min. drive from the La Quinta, but the directions are super easy.

From the pictures last year, it looked like there was plenty of room..... but I was on the outside looking in - LOL !!!! As long as you have floor space, I would imagine most of us are good - we want to be down there with the puppers - LOL !!! Whatever works for you though - that will be great !

[Tex]

I'll see what kind of head count we're lookin' at, and go from there!

[lotsadox]

Do you remember how many we had last year, Tex?

[Otto'sMom]

If ya'll want to do my house, that's totally ok with me! It's about a 20-25 min. drive from the La Quinta, but the directions are super easy.

Easy unless you have Brooke navigating :rotfl:

[Barb]

Easy unless you have Brooke navigating :rotfl:

Dis year you have de Garmin to help Brookie out :D

[Jen]

I need to decide on which flights, but will arrive Friday afternoon or evening and leave Sunday afternoon. Two time zones means it will be a long flight....5-6 hours. Did I mention I hate flying? But I really want to come and hang out with you all! Or is that ya'll....

[lotsadox]

:rotfl: :rotfl: Just because you change time zones doesn't mean the flight is longer. It just means you'll get here at a different time than the departure time plus the flight time.

And it's Y'ALL. :lol:

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

I need to decide on which flights, but will arrive Friday afternoon or evening and leave Sunday afternoon. Two time zones means it will be a long flight....5-6 hours. Did I mention I hate flying? But I really want to come and hang out with you all! Or is that ya'll....

Friday I get off work at 3 and I am 10 min. from the airport at that point... if that helps

[Jen]

:rotfl: :rotfl: Just because you change time zones doesn't mean the flight is longer. It just means you'll get here at a different time than the departure time plus the flight time.

And it's Y'ALL. :lol:

Ok, well, for me its an indicator of how the amount of longitude I'm crossing, as well as the drastic change in latitude! :nana:

But honestly, time zones do come into play for jet lag too. Since I'll be leaving at about 6 a.m. and getting in around supper with a 6-7 hour flight plus two time changes.

I am NOT going with the carrier that wanted me to change planes in Chicago!:wtf2:

Thanks Zandra, so arriving after 3 p.m. is best.

Y'ALL.

Should I practice my "Howdy"? People use that in the Seattle area which surprised me. Yep, I'm a damn yankee.

[Barb]

Should I practice my "Howdy"? People use that in the Seattle area which surprised me. Yep, I'm a damn yankee.

Practice "Whut up yaaaaa'll?" (Gotta drag out the yaaaaa'll :D )

It will be about a 4 hour flight for ya and if you can do it direct - much easier. You will be exhausted the whole weekend - we all will - you will crash on the way home !!!! Is Tasha coming, or are you going to have to borrow a doggie? :D

[Jen]

According to Southwest the quickest flight is 5+ hours. Depending on if I change plans of just have a stop, it can be 6-8.

Whut Up sounds a bit Brooklyn. :rotfl: :rotfl:

I need to borrow a doggie. (hoping to borrow Frey Frey if he comes with Andrea.....):crossfin:

[Otto'sMom]

Frey, Jethro and Otto are coming with me, and yes you may borrow Frey, as long as you sign a waiver stating you are not a diabetic as he is so very sweet, and that you will have to give him back, as you will want him for your very own. He's so awesome:hearts:

[Barb]

According to Southwest the quickest flight is 5+ hours. Depending on if I change plans of just have a stop, it can be 6-8.

Whut Up sounds a bit Brooklyn. :rotfl: :rotfl:

I need to borrow a doggie. (hoping to borrow Frey Frey if he comes with Andrea.....):crossfin:


Jen - Freydo will melt your heart - him is SOOOO sweet :hearts:

[Barb]

Frey, Jethro and Otto are coming with me, and yes you may borrow Frey, as long as you sign a waiver stating you are not a diabetic as he is so very sweet, and that you will have to give him back, as you will want him for your very own. He's so awesome:hearts:

What about Trudy?

[Otto'sMom]

What about Trudy?
I want to wait and see how much she likes people. Cassie is awesome, but hates people like her mom does:rotfl:

[Barb]

I want to wait and see how much she likes people. Cassie is awesome, but hates people like her mom does:rotfl:

ok, test her out on Lydia.... we will want to meet her !!!!

[ebmw1975]

Cassie is awesome, but hates people like her mom does:rotfl:

Nuh-uh, she was only skittish at first with me :nana:
All of the Anipals I got to meet last year liked me, Spirit (Z"s beeeuitful blind boy whom is very shy)even came to me before I left and licked me:cheer3: .

So I wont volunteer for even "helping" with directions :dunno: :lol: , but am happy to ride with pups on my lap.

[Frzframe]

If all goes well with Dudley and me becoming his pack leader I might be able to bring him. He loves people just not other unknown dogs in his home. :)

[ebmw1975]

Well since you wont be in your own home, wouldnt that help some???? Does he do good out like at a park or Petsmart type places? All 3 of mine are SUPER protective at home but are pretty good out esp one on one( not all 3 together :duh: )

[lotsadox]

Well, Jen, you're not exactly going overseas or to a foreign country. It's up to you, I guess.

[Jen]

Well, Jen, you're not exactly going overseas or to a foreign country. It's up to you, I guess.

It was a 6 hour flight from NYC to London. Sigh. Not going to be going to Europe anytime soon.

I kept thinking since I'm West Coast now, Buda would be closer. :rolleyes: Yes, I suck at geography.

Andrea, will totally sign waiver to spend time with Frey Frey. :D

Patrice, you bringing the 'Vette?

[Frzframe]

Well since you wont be in your own home, wouldnt that help some???? Does he do good out like at a park or Petsmart type places? All 3 of mine are SUPER protective at home but are pretty good out esp one on one( not all 3 together :duh: )

Yes it will totally help. We don't have pet friendly stores in Ottawa so he doesn't get out much but I do have a friend who walks with me and she'll help Dudley practice good doggie skills with her gang. :)

[lotsadox]

Patrice, you bringing the 'Vette?

Um, no. Scooter barely fits in the vette with just me, much less with the DH Cash, Miller and all the chairs, coolers, etc. We're bringing the truck. Or should I say the famous truck :rolleyes:

[bsquared]

Jen, I'm going to try to coordinate my flight to get in and leave around the same time as your flights so let me know what you flight you choose.

I will need to borrow a dog as well...I'll miss my B's. Anyone up for lending me a dog or two? :)

Is there anything I should plan on bringing, YA'LL...Wow...that feels good...haven't used it in quite awhile. :)

[Barb]

I will need to borrow a dog as well...I'll miss my B's. Anyone up for lending me a dog or two? :)




I am guessing that my Brandy would love to be held 24/7 :) And then there is going to be Duchie, who's feet will never touch Buda ground.... or Baby Jethro for that matter !!! I feel sure you will have doxie filled arms at all times, with one pupper or another :D

[lotsadox]

Cash will volunteer to sit on your lap and let you rub his tummy :D It's reason he goes to Buda.

Edit: We always bring some extra chairs for those that don't have them and we'll have room from someone to ride to the fairgrounds with us. We'll have room for two if you can convince Scooter to sit on your lap :lol:

[Barb]

Cash will volunteer to sit on your lap and let you rub his tummy :D It's reason he goes to Buda.

I want to rub that belly some too !

[lotsadox]

I want to rub that belly some too !

He will be more than happy to oblige you :D

[Tex]

I think last year for dinner we came close to having 30 people.

As we have 3 pups, and usually a foster or two, we are definitely willing to loan them out!

I don't work on Fridays at all, so I can shuttle from the airport too.

[Jen]

Is Rae coming? Really?

Patrice, I'm bummed, wanna see the Vette, but understand that 3 dogs, people and equipment are not gonna fit. :sosad:

[lotsadox]

Hopefully :crossfin: :crossfin: :crossfin: Paula is flying to Nashville and she and Rae are driving out from there. :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3:

[Barb]

Hopefully :crossfin: :crossfin: :crossfin: Paula is flying to Nashville and she and Rae are driving out from there. :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3:


That would be Thelma RAE and PAULA Louise for those of you who will be on the highways to Buda...... Keep your eyes peeled for those wild women :D

[lotsadox]

That would be Thelma RAE and PAULA Louise for those of you who will be on the highways to Buda...... Keep your eyes peeled for those wild women :D

That's right :shocked: :shocked:

[Alex's Mom]

Hopefully :crossfin: :crossfin: :crossfin: Paula is flying to Nashville and she and Rae are driving out from there. :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3:
That's the plan at the moment...but I just had to take out a loan to pay Laura off for the $6000 that the Js cost in their first two weeks here :shocked: (the *&^$@ brother of their late mom reneged on paying anything on the bill after saying he'd pay all of it :mad2: ) so we'll have to see how the contracts come in this spring. :crossfin: :crossfin: :crossfin:

[Peppers Mom]

Well I just check after reading this Buda is only 5 hours away from me.:shocked: I am in Oklahoma.:sosad: I will check with DH about going :crossfin: but I don't think it is going to happen this year. But if anyone has to go thou this way they are welcome to my yard for some doxie exercise.:rolleyes: I will keep checking thou and maybe as it gets closer (and I get a actual running vehicle) plans may change. So if I don't make it:sosad: just everyone hug each other for me.:duh:

[bsquared]

Jen and I have a room booked at LaQuinta. :cheer3: Step one complete. Now...to find flights. :)

This is going to be so fun!!!!

[lotsadox]

:woohoo: I"m so excited I don't know how I'm gonna wait almost 4 months :faint:

[Barb]

:woohoo: I"m so excited I don't know how I'm gonna wait almost 4 months :faint:

Me too :D

[Tex]

I drove through Buda on Friday to do a home visit for ctdr....*sigh*...how much longer??

[lotsadox]

how much longer??

Much too long *sigh*

[duchiesmom]

That's the plan at the moment...but I just had to take out a loan to pay Laura off for the $6000 that the Js cost in their first two weeks here :shocked: (the *&^$@ brother of their late mom reneged on paying anything on the bill after saying he'd pay all of it :mad2: ) so we'll have to see how the contracts come in this spring. :crossfin: :crossfin: :crossfin:


Now dammit Louise....

[Alex's Mom]

Now dammit Louise....
I know, I know...send contract :bigrayz: and :crossfin: your fingers!!!!!

[areese]

I know, I know...send contract :bigrayz: and :crossfin: your fingers!!!!!
Um...excuse me, THELMA and LOUISE...um...can't you just rob a few gas stations on your way or something????? Con a few guys out of their wallets and credit cards?? Hold up a party store???? What's this waiting for contracts thing???????

[duchiesmom]

Um...excuse me, THELMA and LOUISE...um...can't you just rob a few gas stations on your way or something????? Con a few guys out of their wallets and credit cards?? Hold up a party store???? What's this waiting for contracts thing???????

Doc Paula works contract to contract and likes to have luxuries ... like pellets for the wood stove, groceries and dog food (I KNOW - talk about high maintenance!)

The $6,000 vet bill for J&J is kicking her butt, however I have faith that the doGs will prevail and we will roll up into Buda like we own it. With a side order of HRH!!! :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: :crossfin:

2009 is Paula's 50th birthday and this MUST happen!!!

[areese]

I realize that. I was doing a funny...perhaps it was not :)
Doc Paula works contract to contract and likes to have luxuries ... like pellets for the wood stove, groceries and dog food (I KNOW - talk about high maintenance!)

The $6,000 vet bill for J&J is kicking her butt, however I have faith that the doGs will prevail and we will roll up into Buda like we own it. With a side order of HRH!!! :cheer3: :cheer3: :cheer3: :crossfin:

2009 is Paula's 50th birthday and this MUST happen!!!

[duchiesmom]

oh - sorry. I have been so "off and on" since Thanksgiving I was just trying to bring you up to date!

you may now resume your regularly scheduled surfing :D

PS I have no qualms about ripping off a liquor store... we'll probably stop at a few on the road anyway :)

[Alex's Mom]

Um...excuse me, THELMA and LOUISE...um...can't you just rob a few gas stations on your way or something????? Con a few guys out of their wallets and credit cards?? Hold up a party store???? What's this waiting for contracts thing???????
Well, I'd go stand on a street corner, but who'd buy? :sosad: :rotfl::rotfl: Besides, I'm CanUdian...too polite to rob anybody: "Um, excuse me? This is a stick-up...but only if you don't mind, and can spare a few bucks. No? OK, have a good day, eh?" :rolleyes:

[lotsadox]

Well, I'd go stand on a street corner, but who'd buy? :sosad: :rotfl::rotfl: Besides, I'm CanUdian...too polite to rob anybody: "Um, excuse me? This is a stick-up...but only if you don't mind, and can spare a few bucks. No? OK, have a good day, eh?" :rolleyes:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I don't think you'll do well in a life of crime, Paula. :lol:

[Jen]

Stopping at the Brew-thru on the way? I still can't get over the drive thru beer stores in NC.

I still need to book my flights but will soon. Do we have a day counter posted somewhere??

[lotsadox]

On the front page of the site maybe?

Edit: Yup, there's one on the front page. On 1/5/09 it shows 110 days until Buda. Way too long. :sadnana:

[Yolanda]

Ok, I made my hotel reservations today finally and plan on being there. A good friend of mine Katie is coming with me and we are doing the loooong drive.

[duchiesmom]

I, Rae Wagoner, have reserved a room for myself and Paula Louise.

:D

[lotsadox]

:cheer3: :cheer3: :woonana: :cheer3: :cheer3:

[bsquared]

I just booked my flight! I decided to go ahead and do it now because I've watched the prices steadily climb and climb and climb...Here is my info:

Hartford (BDL) to St. Louis (STL) 04/24/09 11:45 am - 1:40 pm American Airlines 5345 Operated By: AMERICAN CONNECTION/CHAUTAUQUA
St. Louis (STL) to Austin (AUS) 04/24/09 3:15 pm - 5:25 pm American Airlines 5547 Operated By: AMERICAN CONNECTION/TRANS STATES

Austin (AUS) to Dallas (DFW) 04/27/09 10:25 am - 11:30 am American Airlines 1566
Dallas (DFW) to Hartford (BDL) 04/27/09 12:40 pm - 5:05 pm American Airlines 342

I can't wait!!!! :cheer3: :cheer3:

[Frzframe]

I need to book a room still. Although I did ask a friend to see if she thought she'd like to go with me but it depends on her work (she's a hairdresser and had $10,000 plumbing repairs to her house this past winter).

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

I need to book a room still. Although I did ask a friend to see if she thought she'd like to go with me but it depends on her work (she's a hairdresser and had $10,000 plumbing repairs to her house this past winter).

There is still room at my inn....

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

I just booked my flight! I decided to go ahead and do it now because I've watched the prices steadily climb and climb and climb...Here is my info:

Hartford (BDL) to St. Louis (STL) 04/24/09 11:45 am - 1:40 pm American Airlines 5345 Operated By: AMERICAN CONNECTION/CHAUTAUQUA
St. Louis (STL) to Austin (AUS) 04/24/09 3:15 pm - 5:25 pm American Airlines 5547 Operated By: AMERICAN CONNECTION/TRANS STATES

Austin (AUS) to Dallas (DFW) 04/27/09 10:25 am - 11:30 am American Airlines 1566
Dallas (DFW) to Hartford (BDL) 04/27/09 12:40 pm - 5:05 pm American Airlines 342

I can't wait!!!! :cheer3: :cheer3:

Got it. I can meet you at luggage pickup

[Jen]

I may be coming in at 4:30. Checking with my flight attendant bro to see if 60 min is enough time to change at SFO. Another TX plane change had a 3+ hour layover. Way too long.

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

I may be coming in at 4:30. Checking with my flight attendant bro to see if 60 min is enough time to change at SFO. Another TX plane change had a 3+ hour layover. Way too long.


That is fine too! I can leave work as early as 3 and I am only about 10 min. away

[michelehbc]

I, Rae Wagoner, have reserved a room for myself and Paula Louise.

:D


:sad2: I wanna see youse guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How about, everyone come to my house!!!! I have an air mattress! And a couch! SC is BEAUTIFUL in the spring!

[bsquared]

Got it. I can meet you at luggage pickup

Fabulous! THANK YOU!!! :hug99: I'll be there. You can't miss me...I'll be the one wandering around with a glazed over look. :rotfl:

[doxyzoo]

:sad2: I wanna see youse guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How about, everyone come to my house!!!! I have an air mattress! And a couch! SC is BEAUTIFUL in the spring!


I have to agree with Michele, South Carolina is GORGEOUS in the spring. I did basic training at Ft. Jackson (Columbia, SC) in 1990 in March and April and the weather was awesome ... not so much basic training. :duh:

I hope to visit SC in late March or early April to visit AND I'll bring my own bed!

[Jen]

Got my ticket!! I'll be arriving at 3:25!

Anyone wanna go Western Boot shopping with me? I've been wanting a pair and where better than Texas to buy 'em?

[Sophie and Lili's Mom]

Got my ticket!! I'll be arriving at 3:25!

Anyone wanna go Western Boot shopping with me? I've been wanting a pair and where better than Texas to buy 'em?


I'll be there!

[doxyzoo]

Got my ticket!! I'll be arriving at 3:25!

Anyone wanna go Western Boot shopping with me? I've been wanting a pair and where better than Texas to buy 'em?

That's something I wanna get while in town this week, Barb. Know of any really good places?

[Alex's Mom]

Are you coming to Buda, Ellen? I'd LOVE to look at your quilts if you are (and buy:))

[bsquared]

Got my ticket!! I'll be arriving at 3:25!

Anyone wanna go Western Boot shopping with me? I've been wanting a pair and where better than Texas to buy 'em?

I'm so there! :)

[Linus]

The boot discussion has been moved here (http://doxielovers.com/dlc/showthread.php?t=23195) just to make things easier.