Ok all you Texans and wanna be Texans - I have been talking to Sarah(Sesser) for a couple of weeks now. She is lucky enough to have access to a labby paradise - acres of land - a cabin with running water and bathroom facilities 2 or 3 ponds - it is between Navasota and Chappell Hill on HWY 1155 (near Washington on the Brazos State Park. She has generoulsly offered up her place for a TX Lab Fest if we can get some folks interested! :)

We wanted to do this early in the Spring here In Tx before the heat sets in so we were looking at March - She is becoming a grandma in March (Congrats by the way) :cheers2: so we were thinking one of the first two weekends that month. We Texans know that March weather can be gorgeous some years but sometimes still rainy and cool. I prefer cool for Lab Fests over oppressive humidity but that is my opinion. So we need some opinions here before we start planning. Would any of my lab loving TX friends or my world traveling friends be interested??

If we get enough interest I will start looking around for dog friendly hotels/campgrounds etc.

SO HOW BOUT IT TX?

Ooooh! Sounds fabulous! Where in TX is this? Sorry, I either missed that or you didn't say. :cone: I am VERY interested in coming, since I missed the Dallas one and I promised Dhana and Allison I'd be there next time.

Katie it is near Navasota - Which is NW of Houston - South of Bryan College Station - Texas A&M about an hour and a half from me - prolly a couple/three from Dallas

Sounds pretty good to me!!!!

If you find a map that happens to have Washington on the Brazos State Park on it you are almost there. The property is about 1/4 mile from the Park. It is close to Brenham (about 20 minutes). I'll be happy to post a map closer to the time! Should be a big time.

That would be great! I have good friends in Bryan/College station.

I'm in! March is a good time of year for this part of TX. The area is about an hour from northwest Houston and about 90 minutes from Austin. Kathy and Sarah, though I may not be able to help much until January I am more than happy to do what I can.

Oooooh.,...it'd be around my spring break...maybe Rider and I will take a drive down. :)

Oooooh.,...it'd be around my spring break...maybe Rider and I will take a drive down. :)
Well you know you have a place to stay! :)

I might be able to make it, it depends on the weekend though since I have HT planned for 2 weekends that month already.

I wish I could come! :(

Sticky'ed for ya, Kathy! :D

As soon as you for sure decide on a date, let me know so I can add it to the title for you! :)

Oh yeah!! Count us in!

Kathy, that sounds AWESOME!!!!! Count me in!!!

hmmmmmm.......maybe;)

Count this Canadian in, if she can find a place to stay for the week. ;)

Count us in Kathy! If there are any cabins in the area that allow dogs, that would be ideal for us, otherwise a hotel/motel room will work. Set the date so I can have hubby put in for vacation time!

Ok, just looked at the trusty ole calendar and Mardi Gras is Feb. 28th which means it will be impossible for Bobby to take that next weekend off. If it's the second weekend it should not be a problem.

Yay Kim!

Now where are our other Texas girls???

Whoa.. wait.. ANG.. what was that wink for? If you are going down.. you BETTER tell me..so I can book tickets too! :D

I'm not a texas girl, but if I could find some help, Joe and I would love to come.Let me see what we can work out. :)

I was leaning toward the second weekend myself - Ill wait for a couple of others from TX to respond and then take a poll but I think it is far enough out we should be good to go.

Sounds good! :tup: Like the way I just invite myself! :)

Well of course you were invited - thats why I put wanna be texans in the original post - I know how to get people like you and Ang to respond! :)

I was leaning toward the second weekend myself - Ill wait for a couple of others from TX to respond and then take a poll but I think it is far enough out we should be good to go.
Either weekend works for me, Kathy.

I'm not a texas girl, but if I could find some help, Joe and I would love to come.Let me see what we can work out.
Let me know if I can help. Remember how I invited myself? :D

Hey Metroplexers! Come on down y'all!

LOL! That is definitely me.. wanna-be Texan.. Should be my new title.. :)

I'm not a texas girl, but if I could find some help, Joe and I would love to come.Let me see what we can work out. :)
Kirsten I would love for you to come - Ill give you a def date within the next couple of days!!!!

If I could find a cheap flight from Washington State to Bryan, I would consider it. I just looked and couldn't find anything less than $480.00. When you have decided on a date, I'll look again.

My brother lives in Bryan so it would be a good excuse to visit him. :)

If I could find a cheap flight from Washington State to Bryan, I would consider it. I just looked and couldn't find anything less than $480.00. When you have decided on a date, I'll look again.

My brother lives in Bryan so it would be a good excuse to visit him. :)

Fly into IAH, the main airport in Houston. One of us Houstonians can surely pick ya up!

If I could find a cheap flight from Washington State to Bryan, I would consider it. I just looked and couldn't find anything less than $480.00. When you have decided on a date, I'll look again.

My brother lives in Bryan so it would be a good excuse to visit him. :)
Spokane to Austin on Southwest might also be an option.

Count this Canadian in, if she can find a place to stay for the week. ;)
I think something can be arranged.

Sweeeeeet!!! Count us in for sure!!! Sounds like a blast! Second weekend in March would be better for us. My sister's bday is the 5th and we usually always do something for her that first weekend.

How exciting! Thanks, Sarah, for offering up your place! Let me just warn you that the North Texas group can be a pretty wild bunch!!! Woo Hoo!!! :cheers2:

Patiently waiting for Dhana to chime in here!


HELLO DHANA :shout: :shout: are you in????

17 hours, 28 minutes from here.
Sounds like a road trip to me!

HOW DID I MISS THIS THREAD?! Oh my gosh, I am soooooo in! That will be around the time the girls have spring break (they're out March 13th - 17th but will also be out on the 10th for inservice) too so we could spend a night or two if we can find a puppy friendly hotel! :bounce: :3dance: I have no idea where Navasota is so I'll go do some research--I'll be happy to help with planning if any is needed!

YAY! Ok so I am thinking we make it official and go with the 2nd Saturday in March? I don't have a 2006 calandar - can somebody throw out the date and then Lisa can put it in the title. I figure we won't get much planning done till after the Holidays - Sarah and I will talk and see what kind of accomodations we can come up with for the out of towners!


Oh and Becky - WHOOO HOOOOO Road Trip!

March 10th is a Friday, so the 11th would be the 2nd Saturday. This is going to be so cool!

Hmmmm, I should go Google a margarita machine rental place near Navasota......:D

Hmmmm, I should go Google a margarita machine rental place near Navasota......:D
Actually Dhana - I happen to have one - Steve made it from Directions he found on the internet - It works really well except you have to make LARGE BATCHES! Can't think of a better party to break it in with! :cheers2:

Actually Dhana - I happen to have one - Steve made it from Directions he found on the internet - It works really well except you have to make LARGE BATCHES! Can't think of a better party to break it in with! :cheers2:


Kathy.....YOU ROCK!!! WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! You know, the margarita is the official beverage of the North Texas lab boarders!!!! :cheers2:

That sounds wonderful! Kathy, seriously, if I can help with any planning I will. Just let me know!

Kathy.....YOU ROCK!!! WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! You know, the margarita is the official beverage of the North Texas lab boarders!!!! :cheers2:

Yes, and we must have mexican food! It would be awesome if there were a place we could all cook our own stuff and just hang out--or get take out and hang out! I know a guy up here that makes killer tamales!

That sounds wonderful! Kathy, seriously, if I can help with any planning I will. Just let me know!


That goes double for me, Kathy! Please let me know if I can help out!

Will do guys - thanks for the offers to help! Once I talk to Sarah a little more She or I will post about the immenities as far as cooking space and all that! This is going to be fun!

OMG -- how could I ever miss this thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did I hear margaritas, and mexican food, and labbies? We are soooooooooooooo in! :)

I could be convinced to make some hot sauce, that would be an added enticement for Kirsten to come.

MmmmmMmmmmmm, I can't wait! Kirsten has to come and Jodie too!

Kathy, I can help too. Chappell Hill/Brenham is only about 30-40 minutes from me. I actually am up that way once a week normally for training, i can check out hotels. I know there is a decent looking Best Western (I think!) in Brenham. OOOOOOOOOOOOOH, can we all sing together(okay so only us Texans will do so) Blue Bell, the best ice cream in the country....

Now THIS is what I'm talkin about! I will WALK to Texas for my buds, margaritas, mexican food AND pretty labbies! :floor

Dhana - Is that addition ready for a sista? I could tag along as your 3rd daughter! ;)

Kathy, I can help too. Chappell Hill/Brenham is only about 30-40 minutes from me. I actually am up that way once a week normally for training, i can check out hotels. I know there is a decent looking Best Western (I think!) in Brenham. OOOOOOOOOOOOOH, can we all sing together(okay so only us Texans will do so) Blue Bell, the best ice cream in the country....
That would be great Tammy! Thank you!


mmmmmmm Blue Bell Yummmmmm!

I'm wondering if it would be better to fly....hmmm...see how chicken I am to drive in stupid weather?


Hmmm....just googled it....25 hours.....that's about right. It took me 18 to Dallas one year.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=from%3A+mt.+Pleasant,+mi+to%3A+navasota,+tx&ll=35.424868,-88.461914&spn=20.208161,39.201416&f=d&hl=en

Well the trip would be a whole lot shorter! Whatever and if you decide to try and come down - The State of Tx will welcome you with open arms - even if you are a darned yankee Michigander! :)

pfft. ;)

So many of us have met we may not need name tags. What about dog name tags? :floor

I'm wondering if it would be better to fly....hmmm...see how chicken I am to drive in stupid weather?



Just something to think about, maybe we could car pool. :fastcar:

Just something to think about, maybe we could car pool. :fastcar:

that's a great idea/

Hey Tammy, my girls would be thrilled to see your Morgan again and Morgan could see her "pony", er I mean Roux. :D Now, who else can we talk into coming down? Oklahoma & Colorado are close..... Katie, if David doesn't get fired tomorrow we might have the addition somewhat completed, but if not you can stay anyway (we'll boot one of the girls out of their room)!

MmmmmMmmmmmm, I can't wait! Kirsten has to come and Jodie too!

Dhana, I'm there! Woo hoo -- this will be fun!

I'm already excited! I can't wait to hear what Kathy & Sarah have in mind! Kathy, does the property belong to Sarah or someone that could allow a campfire or camping on-site? Just throwing out some ideas/questions. You know I'm not going to sleep until March now ;) :bounce: :bounce:

I think it belongs to her family - she said something about there being cows and things too. I will let her fill everyone in on those details - she is usually on in the AM.

The second weekend works for us :)

I'm already excited! I can't wait to hear what Kathy & Sarah have in mind! Kathy, does the property belong to Sarah or someone that could allow a campfire or camping on-site? Just throwing out some ideas/questions. You know I'm not going to sleep until March now ;) :bounce: :bounce:

We were thinking camping too, but probally closer to the Austin area so I could make training the next day.

Better late than never. I can try to come if I have a vehicle that is safe to drive that far. I can be in Houston in 18 hours from here.

I assume since it is Texas there is some kind of BBQ facility there? I might be able to bring a boar to grill and will certainly bring some of my salsa. I will know closer to that time if I can make it for sure, but i truely hope to come.

Really Joe - that would be wonderful - I have so been wanting to meet you! Keep us posted - We will start putting together more details after the Holidays! Whhooo Hooo this is gonna be a great Lab Fest!

My goodness, I leave work and this thread takes on a life of its own! I am so excited that there are so many interested folks. I don't know about others but I'll definitely need name tags being such a newbie! Thirty acres of the property are my husband's and mine and 50 acres (no fence in between) belong to our cousin who also has two labs a chocolate and a black. My only concern about camping is that there are cows and there are four wild mustangs that are out and about. We have a "barndominium" that is just about completed - barn on the bottom living space on the top. There is only one bedroom and a living room but at least some folks could sleep on floors, etc. there. We are definitely planning on putting in a fire pit so a campfire would be a great idea. As Kathy said, she and I'll get together after the holidays and start planning this thing. As far as I am concerned though, can't go wrong with margaritas - everything else is just icing on the cake!

The second weekend works for us :)



We were thinking camping too, but probally closer to the Austin area so I could make training the next day.
Bastrop State Park (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/bastrop/)

Buescher State Park (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/buescher/)

Closest to Lab Fest and around 90 minutes from Austin.
Lake Somerville State Park (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_somerville/)

Thanks Andrew i'll check them out :)

My goodness, I leave work and this thread takes on a life of its own! I am so excited that there are so many interested folks. I don't know about others but I'll definitely need name tags being such a newbie! Thirty acres of the property are my husband's and mine and 50 acres (no fence in between) belong to our cousin who also has two labs a chocolate and a black. My only concern about camping is that there are cows and there are four wild mustangs that are out and about. We have a "barndominium" that is just about completed - barn on the bottom living space on the top. There is only one bedroom and a living room but at least some folks could sleep on floors, etc. there. We are definitely planning on putting in a fire pit so a campfire would be a great idea. As Kathy said, she and I'll get together after the holidays and start planning this thing. As far as I am concerned though, can't go wrong with margaritas - everything else is just icing on the cake!

Uhm...I'm thinking me, you and Kathy should meet up for Mexican Food and Margaritas after the Holidays to plan the event.

(don't ya love how I've just included myself into the planning picture, hehehe)

Uhm...I'm thinking me, you and Kathy should meet up for Mexican Food and Margaritas after the Holidays to plan the event.

(don't ya love how I've just included myself into the planning picture, hehehe)
Hey, the more the merrier! There is actually a pretty good Mexican food restaurant in Navasota (I can personally recommend the margaritas). Maybe we could meet there and I could show you guys the place and get your input.

Hey, the more the merrier! There is actually a pretty good Mexican food restaurant in Navasota (I can personally recommend the margaritas). Maybe we could meet there and I could show you guys the place and get your input.

I dunno about Kathy, but you are really gonna have to twist my arm on this one...:biggrin:

No arm twisting here - Im unemployed after the holidays - I can do whatever I want for awhile! :) We def. need to plan a planning session!

No arm twisting here - Im unemployed after the holidays - I can do whatever I want for awhile! :) We def. need to plan a planning session!
A planning session to plan to eat Mexican, drink margaritas, and plan further planning? :floor

sorry I couldn't resist. I'll go :couch1: now.

A planning session to plan to eat Mexican, drink margaritas, and plan further planning? :floor

sorry I couldn't resist. I'll go :couch1: now.

HA!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are the best kind of planning sessions!!!

hey Kath, being as I work from home and am only 30 minutes from Navasota we can pick a day and maybe all ride out together?? Yall can come out and clean kennels for me whilst I watch in total disdain and then we can head out. hehehehe

I actually am planning on being up there during the holidays some. I should be there the 23rd through the afternoon of the 26th and then back again on the afternoon of the 28th. Surely we can come up with some time it would be convenient for everyone. Keep in mind, it is still a work in progress and we plan on getting LOTS done before March 11th!

Sounds like a Plan to plan the planning! :) Ill get with you after the 1st and we will do it! Im loving the dog Kennel cleaning duty. I told you before I am strange - I like yard work, cleaning, so why not Kennel cleaning too?

... Im loving the dog Kennel cleaning duty. I told you before I am strange - I like yard work, cleaning, so why not Kennel cleaning too?

Kathy you can come visit me anytime ;)

Kathy you can come visit me anytime ;)
:floor :floor :floor

Ill keep that in mind!

Kathy you can come visit me anytime ;)
Ditto. :D

I WOULD LOVE TO COME...but, 5 hours in a Mustang with the dog would be a whip!

This may be the best Labfest ever! :bounce:

Well Dhana this is TX and we do like to do everything Bigger don't we?

Hehe! Yep, and since it's being planned ahead, it will hopefully allow lots of people to come from all around! C'mon everyone, this may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet tons of lab board members all in one place!

I know I already posted this in another thread.. but due to a very good month at work.. we might be able to swing it! :) I have to see how much my check is.. and of course figure out how much airfare/hotel is.. then I'll know for sure. Of course, like all of our other trips, it will be a weekend whirl - Late Thursday night-Sunday evening.. but short is better than nothing! :)

I know I already posted this in another thread.. but due to a very good month at work.. we might be able to swing it! :) I have to see how much my check is.. and of course figure out how much airfare/hotel is.. then I'll know for sure. Of course, like all of our other trips, it will be a weekend whirl - Late Thursday night-Sunday evening.. but short is better than nothing! :)
Lisa, if you all aren't allergic to Southwest Airlines you can fly n/s to either Houston Hobby or Austin. I have seen dirt cheap fares, especially on their weekly post and on their downloadable DING! application, but you have to move fast to get the DING! fares. I can keep an eye out if you like.

Or fly Continental to Houston Intercontinental, that's the closest airport.

Let's us Texans do this up right!

Aww! Thanks Andrew! I have never heard of that DING application.. Hmm... I will definitely ask you (Once I see how much my check is) to watch for me! :) THanks so much!!

Lisa the date will be March 11th. Closest airport is IAH Intercontinental - it is very close to my house - If you fly in there I could pick you up at the airport - We could book a room close to my house then you and Jason could drive up with Steve and I? If it is cheaper to go to Hobby - I can still pick you up depending on if I am working yet or not - But still you should stay out by me - Ill cook yall dinner and we can all go together!

If you do find a cheap SW fare and I can't get you maybe I can bribe Tammy? She works from home - well unless she hires me to clean her kennels then I would just have to ask her for some time off! ;)

Definitely! Okay, I will edit the title to say March 11th!

What hotels are near you??

Let me do some checking - How much do you want to spend - I can narrow it down - I live right off a major Freeway in a busy part of the city - we have every price range available. Let me know and I will put a list together for you and PM it to you!

Well, I dont want a dumpy, crappy neighborhood.. as close to you, or another board member.. but I dont need a ritzy 5 Star either.. We might need to fly in early Friday morning, cause no point in spending $$ for a hotel room Thursday night, if we wont even get there till late..

Something close in a decent neighborhood for a decent price.. I dont know what hotel/motel rooms go for out there.. here you cant find anything in a decent area for less than $150 a night.. but I'd like to be cheaper if possible!

OK no problem - we have many many hotels I can get you for less than a hundred that are decent. Ill put together a list and we can go from there! :)

Thanks!! :) (Now I really hope my check is big enough! :D )

Kathy, I will start working on my Texan before we drive down. ;)

I've put it on my calendar. I can't wait to meet all of y'all in person! Usually by March I'm working Saturdays (CPA firm), but not March 11 -- it seems I have a prior engagement!

I've put it on my calendar. I can't wait to meet all of y'all in person! Usually by March I'm working Saturdays (CPA firm), but not March 11 -- it seems I have a prior engagement!
Yes you do Vic! Besides that we are going to need all mine yours and Tammys labbys for our out of town guests to borrow!

Yes you do Vic! Besides that we are going to need all mine yours and Tammys labbys for our out of town guests to borrow!
I will also have an extra dog!

Kathy, I will start working on my Texan before we drive down. ;)

Practice makes perfect Dani - now its not You guys or You's Guys or You All - Practice - its one word with a drawl Ya'll thats it say it again Ya'll!

:floor :floor

Hey Kathy, who knows, if Tucker hasn't found his forever home by then maybe he'll go home with a lab board member!

Yep Dhana - I was thinking about that too!

Let's see ... I might be closer to you than I normally would be Dhana by then (read: Shreveport). All I know is I hope I am not still at this job, and I hope the other area of my life has "progressed." If I was coming from N.O., I would fly for sure. But if I were in Shreveport, that's only 3 hours from the big D. So we will just have to see how it plays out. Maybe after Dec. 16-18, I will know more! ;) If I did have Bella with me it would be more stressful on me b/c she takes a bit to warm up to other dogs, and doesn't tolerate the pushy dogs that don't "get" that very well :rolleyes: So it would be a lot for her to have so many new dogs all at one time. We'll have to see.

So, if I drive, it will be Joe and I, Abbie, Mary, and two of the labbies. Probably Mags and Sweetpea.(They are the best car riders of the bunch) We would need a pet friendly Hotel. I am already excited!!! I just need to find help with the people I take care of, but I got some good leads on that this morning. :)

Let's see ... I might be closer to you than I normally would be Dhana by then (read: Shreveport).

Well, if you don't bring Bella would you leave her with her dad or at home? Either way works for us. Depending on what time the event starts, we will likely drive down Saturday morning. We have a little time to plan!

Kirsten, I would sooo love for you guys to make it! I'll have my girls with me too and both puppers of course! I'm bringing DH too, I just seem to be leaving him out of my conversations for some reason.

Well, if you don't bring Bella would you leave her with her dad or at home? Either way works for us. Depending on what time the event starts, we will likely drive down Saturday morning. We have a little time to plan!

Kirsten, I would sooo love for you guys to make it! I'll have my girls with me too and both puppers of course! I'm bringing DH too, I just seem to be leaving him out of my conversations for some reason.

My kiddo's would be comming also. It sounds the kids will be pretty busy playing too

Cool, Corndog will have lots of kids to wear him out!

Maybe we could have some organized games like they did at the Rescue event here in Dallas. The kids could help with those! We have some serious "hot dog bobbing" labbies around this Board! ;)

I will probably bring Bubba with me. He missed out on my Colorado trip because I had to fly so I owe him one.

Maybe we could have some organized games like they did at the Rescue event here in Dallas. The kids could help with those! We have some serious "hot dog bobbing" labbies around this Board! ;)

I bet the kids would love that and I know Biscuit would love another chance to bob for hot dogs ;)

Hey Kathy, who knows, if Tucker hasn't found his forever home by then maybe he'll go home with a lab board member!

That would be so awesome!

It is the Weekend starting our Spring Break. My Girls are SOOOO excited. Someone else to play with would be an added great thing. Dhana, I think we have girls about the same age spread. Abbie is 10 and Mary is 7.

Dhana - I know, we have plenty of time, which is good! We'll just play it by ear. I just thought I could make a weekend out of it visiting you and your family and tag along to the lab fest all in one. (I love how I'm just inviting myself LOL!)

It is the Weekend starting our Spring Break. My Girls are SOOOO excited. Someone else to play with would be an added great thing. Dhana, I think we have girls about the same age spread. Abbie is 10 and Mary is 7.

Same here--my girls will actually be out on the 10th too because of teacher inservice or something. And yes, Sydney is 10 and Morgan will be 7 in March! They will be best buddies in a short time! Glenna's kiddos are a little younger, but they fit right in at the Dallas labfest. Morgan was even asking if Caleb was coming to the last one--I couldn't believe she remembered him!

This is shaping up to be a Texas-sized event for sure! Count us in. I'm looking forward to it already. Lots of nice people and their labbies, AND a home-made margarita machine. It's like a dog show, happy hour, campout, and science fair all in one! :)

It's like a dog show, happy hour, campout, and science fair all in one! :)


HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Lisa, before you make reservation...Hobby Airport is a MAJOR dumper. Darryl flew into that airport last year and they had probably 7 flights land at once and all the luggage was coming out on 3 luggage belts mixed together...it was a huge disasterous mess! So, pay the extra if you can and don't fly there or fly SW to Austin... :)

Depending on when everyone is going down there, Lisa could fly into Dallas and ride down with one of us. Sounds like lots of us will be making the trip and many of us have SUV's--if you don't mind dog slobber and kiddos! :)

Dhana - I know, we have plenty of time, which is good! We'll just play it by ear. I just thought I could make a weekend out of it visiting you and your family and tag along to the lab fest all in one. (I love how I'm just inviting myself LOL!)

You know you're welcome to do that! It would be nice if we have the addition liveable by then, but we'll make room for you no matter what! Silly BFF!! :D

I dont mind ANY of that, Dhana! LOL

As soon as I see how much my check is, if we can afford it, I'll post a thread and figure out which way is best.. thanks for the heads up Tammy! :)

Same here--my girls will actually be out on the 10th too because of teacher inservice or something. And yes, Sydney is 10 and Morgan will be 7 in March! They will be best buddies in a short time! Glenna's kiddos are a little younger, but they fit right in at the Dallas labfest. Morgan was even asking if Caleb was coming to the last one--I couldn't believe she remembered him!

Yeah, Caleb is 7 and Ashlyn will be 4 in April. She love hanging out with the big girls though :) and Caleb would love to see Morgan again.

I thought Caleb & Morgan were close to or the same age but I definitely remembered Ashlyn was younger, but fiesty! :)

Sarah, Kathy, Tammy -
If you want I can meet y'all up there on a weekend in January or February. I'm a map junkie so could do maps, drive the roads to get a feel so y'all can concentrate on other stuff. I know Stella and Corndog would hate the road trip. :floor Can also see about getting off Friday the 10th to help set up, do Welcome Wagon, etc.

Sounds like great ideas Andrew - I will def. keep you in the loop!

Kathy - has Tucker found a forever home? What wonderful news if he has! As far as Andrew's comment, we are up at the property almost every weekend so whatever works for you guys works for me. We have, in the past, had maps to the property. I'll check with Wayne when he gets home this evening to see if he still has them. If he does, I send it to you guys to see if you think it would work. Happy Friday!

Guess what.. I talked to Jason, and assuming my check is what I think.. I will be able to make it!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Now.. since I am TX-illiterate - Where is the actual Lab Fest going to be.. vs the best places to fly into again.

I just checked SW into Austin - who lives close to there? I will check more flights before I book (I cant book until after I get my check on Dec 16th) - but just curious..

Guess what.. I talked to Jason, and assuming my check is what I think.. I will be able to make it!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Now.. since I am TX-illiterate - Where is the actual Lab Fest going to be.. vs the best places to fly into again.

I just checked SW into Austin - who lives close to there? I will check more flights before I book (I cant book until after I get my check on Dec 16th) - but just curious..
Lisa,

I live in Austin. PATEX is in NW Austin (airport code AUS). Lab Fest is about 90 minutes - 2 hours away. Houston Intercontinental's (IAH) closer, maybe an hour away?

Lab Fest is near Navasota, http://local.google.com/maps?q=navasota+tx&spn=0.678609,1.244614&hl=en
zoom in and out to get an idea of where it is.

Thanks Andrew! Is the Houston one the one Tammy said was a disaster?

No, that's Houston Hobby on the far side of Houston. IAH is a Continental hub.

Oh Lisa! This is awsome! I REALLY hope you'll be able to make it!

Yes Lisa if you are coming to Houston fly into InterContinental - I only live 15 minutes from there - I will start emailing you some hotel information in the next day or so if thats what you decide! :) WHOOOOHOOO

Lisa - I know Tammy said that Hobby was a disaster (and it obviously was for her husband) but I have flown in and out of it several times with no issues. They have recently opened up a new concourse which has helped alleviate some of the problems. Unless there is a huge price differential though, IAH is definitely the airport you want to fly into.

Thanks guys! When I get to the office, I'll start better researching out flights! :)

Woohooo.. I cant wait to meet everyone!!!!!!!

This just keeps getting better! Lisa, is Jason coming or will he stay home & keep the pups? Maybe you can sneak Pebbles in your carry on?? :D

Running into slight problems.. Found out today my coworker (Good friend that asked me to photograph her wedding) finalized her date for March 11th.. :(

I can't believe she couldnt pick the weekend before or AFTER the 11th to get married.. Geesh!!! ;)

Even if I can't make it to the Lab Fest.. I am COMING to Texas sometime soon! :) So maybe we can plan another mini fest another weekend?

I hate this.. I finally have EVERYTHING else in order.. money, time off.. etc and then THIS. Urgh!

Lisa, she could get married at Lab Fest . . .

LOL! Good idea.. I think I will suggest it! :)

Hey everyone. I'm really just getting around on the board as a newbie and found out about this planned event. I would love to be involved. I'm sure we'll make it a family event and get the wife and my 6 yr old son out to enjoy as well.

I'll be checking back for updates, or you can leave me a message if there is anything further that I need to do or be aware of.

Welcome "theroys" and it'll be fun to meet you guys! My 6 and 10 year old daughters will be with us and several other kiddos. It's going to be so much fun!

Okay official bad news.. Its for sure, the wedding is that day.. so there is no way I could even fly back early or something.

Jason and I are going to come out in April though.. probably the weekend of the 15th, from Thursday night-Sunday.. so hopefully we can plan another one for that weekend.

Have a great time everyone!!!

OOOOOOHHHHH!!!!!! Count this displaced Yankee in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay official bad news.. Its for sure, the wedding is that day.. so there is no way I could even fly back early or something.
OOOHHHHHHHHHH NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

theroys, welcome to the board and look forward to meeting you!!

I will know by the end of January if I can come or not. Hopefully, the offers to pick me up at an airport and drive me to the lab fest will still be open by then. :)

Andrew, I know! :(

But, I might be making a trip out there in April... so hopefully we can arrange some sort of mini lab gathering.. even tho I probably won't get to meet Faye! :( (Unless she comes out again??? :D )

I will know by the end of January if I can come or not. Hopefully, the offers to pick me up at an airport and drive me to the lab fest will still be open by then. :)

I'm sure there will be someone available to pick you up! We can work everything out if you can make it. I'll be driving down there so I know I'll have my car if you need a ride! :)

I just accepted a job in Austin so I'd love to come! I'll have to go back and read through all the threads to figure where/when etc, but count me and Riley in (unless I have to work)!! I've never been to a lab fest before so I'm looking forward to Riley being able to romp and play with dogs her own size!

I'm sure there will be someone available to pick you up! We can work everything out if you can make it. I'll be driving down there so I know I'll have my car if you need a ride! :)
Thanks Dhana!!

I just accepted a job in Austin so I'd love to come! I'll have to go back and read through all the threads to figure where/when etc, but count me and Riley in (unless I have to work)!! I've never been to a lab fest before so I'm looking forward to Riley being able to romp and play with dogs her own size!

Congrats on your new job!! I remember you posting about having an interview and that you hoped to move back to Austin. You'll love meeting everyone if you can make it to the Labfest!!

We'll be there! (Sorry it took me so long to respond). This sounds AWESOME! I can't wait to meet everyone!

I think all of us north Texas people should caravan down! :bounce: I can hardly wait!

I think all of us north Texas people should caravan down! :bounce: I can hardly wait!
road trip!

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I think all of us north Texas people should caravan down! :bounce: I can hardly wait!

That sounds like a FABULOUS idea! :car:

That sounds like a FABULOUS idea! :car:


:D Ok, so who wants Sydney & Morgan to ride with them????? :D

(J/K of course!)

We live in San Antonio TX, so we are in!!!
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We are only about 45 min away... count us in for sure!!...(eventhough I haven't been on this site in forever!!)

We are sort of close to hobby and have to drive by iah to get there so if anyone needs a ride... let me know!!!

:)

The event is growing by the day! This is going to be the biggest Labfest yet--go figure......everything is bigger in Texas! :cheers2:

The event is growing by the day! This is going to be the biggest Labfest yet--go figure......everything is bigger in Texas! :cheers2:
And multi-national to boot!

Wow this just keeps getting bigger and bigger - I talked to Sarah yesterday - we are going to make a trek up to look at the property one of the first couple of weekends in January - that is if Tammy will make up her mind when she wants to go! Will fill everyone in after we return! Whoohoooo!

And multi-national to boot!

:tup: That makes it even better!! :cheers2:

Thought I'd stop by here and see if a "site" visit date has been decided yet (read: has Tammy decided when she can go)?! :D I am really excited about this event and I know there are tons of others looking forward to it too! :)

I went out to play Santa at Tammy's today - We will be going either the 7th or the 14th of Januaryn depending on Sarah's schedule. Im so looking forward to seeing her property!

I went out to play Santa at Tammy's today

Ummmm Kathy.....did you wear the red suit and all????? :huh: J/K!!!!! I'm excited about this event too! I can't wait to hear the first reports! If I can do anything to help please let me know! :)

LOL - No just dropping off some gifts! :)

Just an update for everyone - Sarah, Tammy and I will be headed up to see the property on Jan 14th - meeting for Mexican and Margaritas for lunch. Andrew if you were still interested in joining us - Ill pm you the directions once I get them from Sarah or for that matter anyone else who wants to get a sneak peak! :)

:bounce: Can't wait to hear all the preliminary details!!!

Kathy - It sounds like lots of fun. Does this happen every year? -Max

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I'm not Kathy, but I'll answer! This Labfest is the first one like it that I'm aware of. One of the other members, Sesser (Sarah), has some land that she is graciously offering to host this on in March! It's going to be a wonderful time! We'll be caravanning down from Dallas with the other north Texas members--hope to see you there! And BTW, welcome to the Board!

Shucks we can't make it. We have a baby shower that day here in Dallas. Baby girl joining the family around 5/13. :cheers2:

Congrats Paul and family!!! That is so great. Better start charging your camera batteries now! ;)

Shucks we can't make it. We have a baby shower that day here in Dallas. Baby girl joining the family around 5/13. :cheers2:

That's awesome Paul!! May 12th is my 17th wedding anniversary so that would be a good day for your baby girl to arrive! Miss you on the Board--we need some new Shelby pics!

Ok so Tammy and I are off to see Sarah's property and drink some margarita's tommorow afternoon. I guess we will discuss times, food, drinks, plus take a look around for Pet friendly hotels and campgrounds? Anyone want to chime in on anything they think we should talk about.(Dhana - you seem like a great planner - thoughts?)

Tammy and I ought to make a great team-her with her Lyme disease and me with my foot in a slipper - that's ok We will take one for the team! :)

Will report back later!

Ok so Tammy and I are off to see Sarah's property and drink some margarita's tommorow afternoon. I guess we will discuss times, food, drinks, plus take a look around for Pet friendly hotels and campgrounds? Anyone want to chime in on anything they think we should talk about.(Dhana - you seem like a great planner - thoughts?)

Tammy and I ought to make a great team-her with her Lyme disease and me with my foot in a slipper - that's ok We will take one for the team! :)

Will report back later!

I can't wait to hear all about your visit! I think we should consider some games for the dogs (kind of like the hot dog bob that they had up here) and competition (friendly of course) and assign the kids some responsibilities to keep them from getting bored. I can work on that part if you guys will discuss it. I would also love for everyone that plans to attend to RSVP at least tentatively so that we can make nametags for each family.

Good idea! If you will coordinate Kid games etc I will take care of coordinating food and beverage. Once I get back and I will post asking for people to RSVP by a reasonable date in Feb. That way we will have a handle on how many kiddo's and how much food and beverage ( both adult and kid ) we need to get! Thanks for helping me with this Dhana!

I will print up nametags like I did when we all met up here too. Ok, I'll plan some games for the pups and kids and when we have a pretty good idea of who's coming I'll assign everyone a job! I may solicit some help from my Dallas buds! :D

I will print up nametags like I did when we all met up here too. Ok, I'll plan some games for the pups and kids and when we have a pretty good idea of who's coming I'll assign everyone a job! I may solicit some help from my Dallas buds! :D


You BETTER solicit help--at least from me! Y'all just let me know what I need to do. We're definitely willing to pitch in!

You BETTER solicit help--at least from me! Y'all just let me know what I need to do. We're definitely willing to pitch in!

Umm, you're hired! We'll work on this together, and get Pam and Jodie and Glenna to give input!

Woo hoo!!!! I'm starting to get excited! I am officially a "definite" for March 11. Dhana, I think I might try to fly in Friday night, would that work for y'all?

Woo hoo!!!! I'm starting to get excited! I am officially a "definite" for March 11. Dhana, I think I might try to fly in Friday night, would that work for y'all?


OF COURSE!!!! So glad you'll be here, Katie!

Woo hoo!!!! I'm starting to get excited! I am officially a "definite" for March 11. Dhana, I think I might try to fly in Friday night, would that work for y'all?

You know we'll make it work for you! We can work out the details when you know for sure!

Tammy and I ought to make a great team-her with her Lyme disease and me with my foot in a slipper - that's ok We will take one for the team! :)



LOL Kathy!!!!!!!!! On the plus side today the only thing hurting so far is 2 of my right fingers so I won't look so crippled. :D Oh AND I have on a long sleeve sweatshirt (for now) so no one see's my rash!

Well I think I have just returned from Lab Heaven! :) Sarah's property is absolutely amazing - 30 acres belonging to her and 50 belonging to her cousin - of ponds, creeks, fields, trails, wild mustang, cows, horses - beautiful homes and barns - WOW, Tammy and I are insanely jealous!!!!! Tammy took pics and hopefully she will get them posted this weekend but she's still a bit under the weather so please have patience.

I think the best thing to do is to start the festivities around 12:00 or so - We decided to BBQ Hamburgers, and Hot dogs as those are easy and don't require hours of attention. I will supply these along with buns and condiments. If anyone has a grill they can offer up it would be appreciated - I have a large pit and I don't think the pit, the food, a cooler, a margarita machine, me, the DH and the dogs are going to fit in my SUV. If one or two people have smaller grills that might be the way to go. Sarah will make Salads, Tammy will handle desserts. So maybe if ya'll could bring munchie foods or side dishes. I can start a list. As far as beverages I will bring the margaritas - It would probably be better if everyone brought whatever else they wanted to drink - soda's, beer whatever - and coolers and ice we will need coolers and ice. We are thinking about a between lunch and dinner meal - maybe 3:00 to 3:30.

As far as your dogs - As a point of reference this is not a dog park - altho the property is fenced to keep the horses and cows in - dogs could get out. It is a very big place - Practice recall with your dogs for the next 2 months! :) They are hoping to have one side of the barn corralled by the time we go - that would give us a place to put our pups while we eat-socialize.

Any ideas you guys want to throw out is greatly appreciated!

I would like to get a list started of who is def. coming - and have it somewhat finalized by say Feb 20th. That way I will know how much food I need to buy and Sarah can prepare herself mentally ;)

OK so Ill start
Kathy along with Steve (DH) Chance and Shanti

Next!

Oh, you can DEFINITELY count us (Vincent, Allison, Roxie and Red) in!!!! We have a nice cooler we can bring.

I was thinking, too, about drinking bowls for the dogs. We should bring those too, right?

Oh, you can DEFINITELY count us (Vincent, Allison, Roxie and Red) in!!!! We have a nice cooler we can bring.

I was thinking, too, about drinking bowls for the dogs. We should bring those too, right?
Yes Allison your right - def anything your dog would need. Possibly frisbees, bumpers, toys, treats - whatever keeps um happy - it is their day!

Kathy, if you'd like, I can keep track of the munchies/side dishes list.

Kathy, if you'd like, I can keep track of the munchies/side dishes list.
Thank you Allison that would be great!!

Oh and for any of out out of town guests - I will compile a list of Pet Friendly Hotels and the closest camp grounds - there were not any right in Navasota (Camp Grounds) so Tammy and I will be doing some googling in the next week or so. :)

Myself and the big yellow Bubba will be there provided we don't break down en route.:drive

We can be there a day early if needed to help make ready or set up. I will probably be coming over from DFW area so I can do whatever is needed. I will bring a case of my salsa and some of my BBQ sause. Anything elase you would like me to bring?

I am quite excited about this, do you realize it is only 8 weeks away:party:

Sounds like an awesome place! You can add David, me, the girls and both or our pups to the list of definites! Kathy, once the list is compiled I will be glad to make nametags for everyone including spouses and children. When we did the Labfest up here we put the screen name then real first name on the tags which helped everyone! Now that we know we'll start around noon, I'll come up with a schedule of times when we can have events for the dogs to compete. There won't be too many, but it will be something that is available if anyone wants to participate. I'm very excited about this! Allison and I can/will work together on stuff since we're not too far away!

Joe I am so very happy that you are going to make it! Can't wait to meet you. Ill let ya know if we need any set up help as it gets closer.

Excellent Dhana - Thanks so much for helping me!

Ohhhh one more thing - Lawn chairs - lots of lawn chairs!

I'm very excited about this! Allison and I can/will work together on stuff since we're not too far away!


Absolutely!!!

Joe....salsa????? you're speaking my language!!! I'll be sure to bring plenty of chips!

Just a thought----should there be an alternative in case of rain? Not that it seems to be an issue at this point, but we MIGHT want to think about how to handle it if there is a major storm system that plants itself in the area that weekend.

Hey guys, Chad and I are a definate maybe. Zoe and I have hunt test weekends before and after so really it depends on how things are going at the time. If we do make it, Chad has a grill he can bring to cook on.

I think you can count Faye and I in along with Stella and Corndog. Joe, salsa? I can make some then we can compare notes.

I think you can count Faye and I in along with Stella and Corndog. Joe, salsa? I can make some then we can compare notes.

Ooooohhhh, a salsa competition/comparison!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: I'm in!!! Man, I can't wait 'til March! Lots of chips......bring lots of chips.....mmmm, and lots of mylanta.......:D

I am so excited! :cheers2:

sounds to me like this is going to be more of a national/international Lab Fest! I can't wait to meet all of you out of towners and of course those in Texas that I've yet to meet.
As Kathy said, Sarah's place is just amazing as are she and her husband. Kathy and I joked that we were going to be up there 'visiting' every single weekend w/ our dogs because it IS Lab/Dog HEAVEN. I've got to upload the pictures and will post them in just a bit.:)

Just a thought----should there be an alternative in case of rain? Not that it seems to be an issue at this point, but we MIGHT want to think about how to handle it if there is a major storm system that plants itself in the area that weekend.
Im not sure we can make a alternative plan - especially since we have so many folks coming from out of state and country for that matter. Id say its a rain or shine event - well unless it's a flood or a tropical storm? I guess if it rains we will bring umbrellas and hang out in the barn together?

Anyone else?

It's only 1/2 an hour from my house so I'll be there rain or shine. :)

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The lake that will hopefully be filled w/ water before LabFest...let's all do a rain dance daily until Texas gets some rain!
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Watch out for these guys!!!
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My absolute favorite...the Wild Mustangs. (might I add in that this is the closest to one of my biggest dreams that I've ever gotten? The dream would be to go to South Dakota and visit the Wild Horse Sanctuary to see all the wild mustangs running free!!)

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I'll be there, rain or shine.

We're supposed to get an itty bit of rain tonight, I think. Not enough to make a dent in that dried up pond!
Those stickers look nasty -- somebody better bring some first aid kits!

oh and lets not forget the VERY best picture of the day...


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Well that is probalby one of the better pictures of me! Good shot Morgan!:biggrin:

Well, I think there are going to be some very tired pups after playing all afternoon in Lab Heaven! I'm looking forward to this event so much! Yep, I guess if it rains we just hang out. From what the long term forecasts are saying I don't think rain is going to be an issue--maybe ever again--here in Texas. :rolleyes: And Tammy, that pic of the top part of your head could be Morgan, she looks just like you!

We're supposed to get an itty bit of rain tonight, I think. Not enough to make a dent in that dried up pond!
Those stickers look nasty -- somebody better bring some first aid kits!
Mr Sesser will mow down as many as he can right before the fest! But Tammy can attest to the fact that they have a first aid kit at their house! ;) She got bitten by the bannister!

Ooooohhhh, a salsa competition/comparison!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: I'm in!!!


ME TOO!!!! Dhana and I will be the official salsa competition taste-testers!

Well, I'm glad that I'll be surrounded by native Texans who know what to do when they encounter Texas flaura & fauna. As for me, you'll know which one I am -- I'll be reeking of Deep Woods Off, the perfume of the great outdoors. I've had chiggers once, and you know that saying that they have in TX -- "Fool me once... fool me once... well, ya don't get fooled twice!" Or, something to that effect!

ooooh, Jill. I hadn't thought about the chiggers! I'll be reeking of OFF right along with you! LOL!

Kind of along those lines.....last night I started thinking about tics and the dogs. Our dogs are such city dogs, I don't even know, but is there anything we can give them to help repel tics? Those things really worry me.

Just Frontline, I guess. But it loses much of its effectiveness after week 3, so if it has been more than 3 weeks since your last application, you might want to give it to them again before they head into the great outdoors. Then, since they're both yellow, you can just look them over really well when they're done playing to be on the safe side.

Oooh this is going to be so cool! I'm just in awe over the cows and mustangs roamin!!! :shock: Man am I a city girl or what?

So, Kathy, you could put me down as a definite, but no Bella. :)

Mr Sesser will mow down as many as he can right before the fest! But Tammy can attest to the fact that they have a first aid kit at their house! ;) She got bitten by the bannister!

Kathy & Tammy - Wayne defanged the bannister after you left - with luck we will have no more problems with it attacking unsuspecting guests. He also mentioned that our cousin was going to bring a big cooker down so we may have that covered on our end - I'll keep you apprised. It was so much fun meeting Kathy, Tammy & Morgan - wonderful to finally put some faces with names! We are looking forward to the 11th - come rain or shine. Goodness knows the dogs won't care and we have a fairly large area in the barn that is concrete where we could hang out. I will gladly provide a large potato salad but hope others will bring some as well, can't imagine peeling enough potatoes for this group.

I will gladly provide a large potato salad but hope others will bring some as well, can't imagine peeling enough potatoes for this group.

No kidding! Once we have a good idea of how many are coming maybe we can have a sign up sheet to help split up some of the responsibilities for food. It will be easier for the Texas folks to bring enough to serve everyone from out of state. We can also buy a couple of big cans of beans and pickles, etc.

I can make a gallon of hot sauce - some hot and some not so hot.

Horses and cattle? Hmm, I may need to keep Stella on a long line. I'm sure the horses and their owners won't appreciate her efforts to herd them. :rolleyes:

Horses and cattle? Hmm, I may need to keep Stella on a long line. I'm sure the horses and their owners won't appreciate her efforts to herd them. :rolleyes:

Maybe...but it sounds like good entertainment to me ;)

I can make a gallon of hot sauce - some hot and some not so hot.



Are you going to teach me the fine art of making hot sauce? Do you want me to bring some maple syrup for it?

Are you going to teach me the fine art of making hot sauce? Do you want me to bring some maple syrup for it?
I would be delighted to arrange lessons. :)

Maple syrup? That would make for uh, an interesting taste and texture.

geez I wonder if I can bribe my sister into picking me up and putting me up in Hotel "Tammy" that weekend......;)

seriously thinking about it......now...is Lyme disease INFECTIOUS?????

Yep, Ang.. it is.. unless you come around April 15th.. then its absolutely safe! ;)

WooHoo!!! C'mon down, Ang!!!! Heck, come both weekends! :D

geez I wonder if I can bribe my sister into picking me up and putting me up in Hotel "Tammy" that weekend......;)

I'd be delighted to meet a fellow-Canadian-to-be!

geez I wonder if I can bribe my sister into picking me up and putting me up in Hotel "Tammy" that weekend......;)

seriously thinking about it......now...is Lyme disease INFECTIOUS?????
If Hotel Tammy won't put you up Hotel Kathy will! :)

 



If Hotel Tammy won't put you up Hotel Kathy will

Thanks Kathy! I'll keep you posted!

Now you KNOW you have a place to stay (very small but we can manage! :) )AND a ride anywhere around town so book your flight. :) AND I don't have Lyme Disease according to the rhuematologist...just waiting on test results to see how she diagnosis' me.

Sorry guys...15 pages is just too much reading. Where and when...:)

Sorry guys...15 pages is just too much reading. Where and when...:)
Saturday March 11, near Navasota. That's about an hour NW of downtown Houston.

Aw chucks...was hoping it was closer to Dallas.

Aw chucks...was hoping it was closer to Dallas.

The next one in April is in Plano I think, or somewhere around there.

Saturday March 11, near Navasota. That's about an hour NW of downtown Houston.

how far is that from Austin? It's been a few weeks since i've been on the board (moved from VA to TX) so I'm a little behind about the details of the tx lab fest! I've been dying to take Riley some where besides Bull Creek dog park here in Austin and I'm so excited to meet other Lab owners! Riley hasn't found a lab to play with it, the one we did is really fat and lazy and Riley is anything but that! Will someone post exact details with directions before the event? Count me in unless something comes up with work! (it better not!) I'm going try to get on the board more and chat now that I'm settled, well that's a relative term, now that I'm unpacked at least!

how far is that from Austin? It's been a few weeks since i've been on the board (moved from VA to TX) so I'm a little behind about the details of the tx lab fest! I've been dying to take Riley some where besides Bull Creek dog park here in Austin and I'm so excited to meet other Lab owners! Riley hasn't found a lab to play with it, the one we did is really fat and lazy and Riley is anything but that! Will someone post exact details with directions before the event? Count me in unless something comes up with work! (it better not!) I'm going try to get on the board more and chat now that I'm settled, well that's a relative term, now that I'm unpacked at least!
We would love to have you and Riley -Yes directions will be posted prior to the Saturday - probably the end of February. I think Andrew said its like an hour and a lalf but Im sure he will give you a definite answer. Look forward to meeting you both!

We would love to have you and Riley -Yes directions will be posted prior to the Saturday - probably the end of February. I think Andrew said its like an hour and a lalf but Im sure he will give you a definite answer. Look forward to meeting you both!
Yep, hour and a half or two hours is about right. Look forward to meeting you LonghornLab! Have you ever been to Red Bud Isle? Here's a link to a map.

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Oh that's not bad! I'll drive that far any day for a day in the country with the dogs! I will definitely take a look at that link and check it out! I've been trying to venture out on Saturday's and try new places so I'll have to check it out! Thanks!

Hey LonghornLab! I remember you talking about your job interview and wanting to move back to Austin where you went to school! My cousin still lives in Austin after graduating from UT many years ago--it just gets in your blood! We'd love to meet you and I sure hope you and Riley can make it!

Hey LonghornLab! I remember you talking about your job interview and wanting to move back to Austin where you went to school! My cousin still lives in Austin after graduating from UT many years ago--it just gets in your blood! We'd love to meet you and I sure hope you and Riley can make it!

Oh, Thanks! I know its exciting being back but definitely a different feeling not being in school! I'm excited to learn more about Austin and see more of TX besides San Antonio and Dallas! Looking forward to meeting everyone in Texas as well and I know Riley can't wait to play with other labs again!

Hey LonghornLab! I remember you talking about your job interview and wanting to move back to Austin where you went to school! My cousin still lives in Austin after graduating from UT many years ago--it just gets in your blood! We'd love to meet you and I sure hope you and Riley can make it!

Oh, Thanks! I know its exciting being back but definitely a different feeling not being in school! I'm excited to learn more about Austin and see more of TX besides San Antonio and Dallas! Looking forward to meeting everyone in Texas as well and I know Riley can't wait to play with other labs again!