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National Doodle Romp 2016 in Walla Walla?
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.
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Permalink Reply by Helga, Nimbus, Sierra, Clooney on
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Sounds good. Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Sharon Day on
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Penciled in. :)
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Permalink Reply by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie on
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Calendared these dates as a guide to my planning. Thanks.
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I really, really, really want to make that doodle romp! !!!!!! Is the June 9-10 date set in stone yet? For me it would be much better a week later since my daughter graduates UCLA June 10th and would be very upset if I wasn't there.
Also, I think there's a lot of people whose children graduate right around then.
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Both work for us.
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Either date is good for us. We are really looking forward to it..
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Permalink Reply by Debbie and Morgana Le Fay on
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My husband and I will be coming from Kansas with our girl Morgan! I will be needing a hotel or motel. So I need a list of available places to stay. Morgan is a SD so no problem in tearing up the room. If a lot of walking is going to be done I need to know in advance so I can bring my wheelchair as I'm a 100% disabled vet and extended walking is something I can't do.
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Permalink Reply by Leslie Bruce and Icky on
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Hi
Both dates work for us. Would you recommend accommodation as Icky and I will also need to make reservations.
.So looking forward to the international adventure!! Even though it is just from British Columbia.
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Permalink Reply by Adina P on
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As soon as this is FOR SURE (it is still being explored, honestly because it's finally close enough that I can get local places to commit) I will give hotel/motel ideas. For now we are exploring. I don't want anyone to make final plans or pay for things yet.
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Anyone have experience with finding/choosing event insurance? I figured we might need it for some venues.
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Permalink Reply by Jaynie Perry on
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I live in New Jersey, so as much fun as this sounds, it is way too far for me. Jaynie
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