National Doodle Romp 2016 in Walla Walla?

[Adina P]

I've wanted to do this for a loooong time.  I think perhaps next year might finally be the time to try it out. 

My town, Walla Walla, Washington is way on the other side of the country from many of you.  But it's a quaint town with culture and a bazillion excellent wineries. 

So I was thinking...it might be fun to host the first annual Doodle Kisses National Doodle Romp here.  Super convenient for me, but would any of you travel for it?  After next year we can move it around to different locations.

How many of you would drive over with your doodle(s)?

How many of you would fly over doodle-less?

How many of you are thinking "No way, crazy lady!"?

If enough people are interested...I can get started planning.  I would most likely aim for May when the local wineries host their Spring Release or June when they do some other thing or another.  BUT that means it would be crowded and hotels booked long in advance.

We have the option of a dog park in College Place (the neighboring town) and there is a nice park next to it.  So we could meet at that park and then those that want to let their dogs off leash could meander over there.  The park has benches so we conceivably have a picnic or get catering. 

What sounds best to others?  Would you prefer a more out of the way park without an official dog park?  A hike/walk?  Take over downtown and visit wineries? 

2/19: UPDATE:  I was going with the tentative date of June 9/10 with the option to stay the whole weekend for those who want to, but no official plans for the weekend.  That seems to conflict with one member who REALLY wants to make it.  So now I'm looking at June 23/24.  The previous week is Spring Release weekend for local wineries and while that doesn't actually conflict with us, it might be really crowded.  Please argue with me over this if you need to.  I don't mind. 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

RV it! Hooray.  We could drive our RV's to Sacramento together - then we would go on to So. Cal, but we could organize a So. Cal Doodle get together and you could meet more of us.

[Bev and WILLY]

You know you can do a So. Cal romp here!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Personally I could not come all the way across country, though I would love to do so. I also could not leave my doods for more than a couple of days. Wah!

I would love it if someone would come up with a mid country, "camping doodle thing" we would def do that!

[Adina P]

Where are the rest of our West Coast members?
Perhaps in 2017 we can do something in Nebraska ;-) ...or what's halfway between the coasts?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Illinois!!!!! 

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

ha ha Karen, you are a hoot!

[F, Calla & Luca]

We once worked out the exact center of the country for this very purpose. But of course I don't remember just where it was. It seems much more practical to have regional events and meet up with people with whom you can actually form lasting relationships. I have been really happily surprised to meet some doodlers I consider friends and we have gotten together for picnics etc.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

The exact geographical center of the country is in Kansas, Lebanon KS I think.

[F, Calla & Luca]

:)

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

I just googled it.... Lebanon Kansas it the geographical center of the U.S.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

I think it's a great idea Adina and those wineries are certainly a plus! I'm in NJ so couldn't bring Jack snd Jilly. I'd probably have to enjoy this one through your photos.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Oh Janie, it could be fun. Even without Doodles.