2011 First Annual K9Cushing's Get Together

[lulusmom]

Okay everybody we have a date chosen for our first ever k9cushing's get together. The 2011 meet up will be in Show Low, Arizona. I reckon those of you coming in from out of state will be arriving on Friday September 23rd and departing on the 25th. I'll be sending out motel info and more info in the near future.

If you are flying in, you can fly to Phoenix Skyharbor International and rent a car or you can try to coordinate a connecting flight with Great Lakes Aviation. They have one or two flights a day from Phoenix to Show Low. It's about a 40 minute flight by prop plane and it's fun. The municipal airport is only a few minutes from my mountain home, so I can pick you up and take you to your motel or to one of very few car rental agencies in town. The drive from Phoenix to Show Low is about 3 to 3 1/2 hours depending on how you drive. I'm a maniac so I get there in 3. It's a very pretty drive and I should know because I've been up and down that mountain a lot.

I really hope you all can make it. There is a lot of stuff to do if you want to explore and see some pretty sights or we can just sit around my place, drink some margaritas, eat fattening stuff and shoot the breeze. I've got a bbq and the store is right down the street so liquor runs and groceries are quick and easy.

If I can get a head count, I can see if I can reserve rooms at a reduced rate at a nearby motel. I've stayed at the KC Motel many times while looking for homes and Leslie stayed there when she came to take her baby, Trinket, home. It's a no frills place and dogs are welcome, plus the folks that run the place are super nice. Maybe we can get the whole place to ourselves.

FYI, Jennifer and her husband, Chris, are coming all the way from Australia!!!! Woohoo!!! I hope you all can make it to.

[Dollydog]

Oh...wish I could come....but may just have to make do with a Skyype visit!
But then it's a long way off so maybe something will work itself out.
Jo-Ann

[BestBuddy]

Yes we are coming.......

It's a bit exciting and I hope to be able to meet some of you that I've "Known" for what seems like forever.

We are arriving in Phoenix on Thursday 22nd September in the afternoon and driving to Show Low on Friday. We will be in Show Low for 2 or 3 nights and our flight out of Phoenix is the morning on Thursday 29th September. Deb-I hope you can manage Show Low but if not maybe we can arrange to catch up in or near the airport?

We are planning to spend 4 night in or near Miama/Fort Lauderdale from October 14 before we fly home so anybody near there?

Jenny

[apollo6]

Dear Glynda
It is a little too early for me to say. But I think I would love to go. Hope more people join in.
Hugs Sonja and Apollo

[lulusmom]

Sonja, I would be so excited if you could make it. I think it's going to be a blast and I'd love to give you a big hug. I'm big on hugging so if you show up and I throw both arms around you, humor me and just go with it.....and don't say I didn't warn you. There are worse things in life ya know.

[lulusmom]

Show Low is a strange name for a city but there is a story behind it. I've cut and pasted a little blurb about Show Low which includes the story below:

Show Low
Show Low , Arizona, the commercial and tourism capital of the White Mountains, was established in 1870 and incorporated in 1953. Located in southern Navajo Country at an elevation of 6,331 feet, the city is 174 miles northeast of Phoenix, and 193 miles north of Tucson.

Show Low received its name when C.E. Cooley and Marion Clark decided there was not enough room for both of them in their settlement. The two men agreed to let a game of cards decide who was to move. According to the story, Clark said, "If you can show low, you win." Cooley turned up the Deuce of Clubs and replied, "Show Low it is." Show Low's rich heritage has created a thriving town that has prospered due to its many resources and attractions. Was pioneered by Native Americans and Mormons who settled the land. Today, people from all over the country are discovering the secret that residents have always known: Show Low is a great place to live, to own a business, to work and to enjoy our wonderful recreational opportunities.

Show Low isn't a vacation mecca but we do have motels there and in nearby mountain communities of Lakeside and Pinetop. I'm including a link to the Trip Advisor website because you can read reviews on the limited number of motels so you aren't going in blind. You'll notice that the KC Motel is at the top of the list. I think I mentioned that this is a no frills motel but it does the job, the owners are nice and they are dog friendly. I've stayed there many times and Leslie stayed there with Squirt and Trinket. She can give you her own take on her stay there.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g3...na-Hotels.html

For those of you who love to gamble, there is a nearby indian casino up the road. The Hon-Dah Casino and Lodge is 12 miles up the road at the far end of Pine Top. I've stayed there too and it's also no frills but hey, there's slots and gaming tables so what the heck. Plus there's some beautiful country up there that is worth looking at.

http://www.hon-dah.com/

For those of you who prefer your own home away from home, there are vacation rentals available in Show Low and surrounding areas so I've included a link for those as well.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/VRACSearc...Alt=0&sleeps=0

Please let me know if you have any questions and in the meantime, I'll try to think about any other information I can share regarding things to do.

[addy]

Gosh, I would so love to come but not sure if I can make it work. I have no one to watch Zoe. Maybe I can find someone.

Ohhhhhhhh, I have to work on this.

Hugs,
Addy

[BestBuddy]

I'm getting excited. I hope lots can come and I know the distance may be a problem but remember how far I am coming.

Jenny

[lulusmom]

Addy, I think Zoe is small enough to ride in cabin under your seat so maybe you can bring her with you. I know Squirt, Trinket and Brick will be there and so will my Lulu. I'm hoping John and Pattee can make it and bring their cutie patooties. I'm also hoping Debbie can drive up the mountain with Chewy and Obi. It's going to so much fun.

[lulusmom]

We're another month closer to our get together in Show Low, AZ. I'm hoping a lot more of you can find a way to make it. I don't know about other states but airfare to Phoenix from So Cal is $49 one way. It's a 3 1/2 hour pretty drive to Show Low from there or you can pay $140 one way to take a little puddle jumper to Show Low. My house is only a few miles from the airport so I'll be happy to be the shuttle service to and from the airport.