Boston Terrorists

A new Vancouver Boston Terrier Meetup Group

2007-09-04T08:09:00.000-07:00

March Meetup is April 1st

2007-03-22T06:40:00.000-07:00

Hello All,

Since it looks like the weekend of the 24th is going to be a soggy mess I thought we could cross our fingers and try for Sunday, April 1st.

Time: 10:00am
Date: Sunday, April 1st
Where: Fraser Foreshore Park

For those that are new to our lil' group the meetups are always weather permitting.

If it's raining or looks like rain you may find that you are only BT family at the park, that is unless someone else was brave enough to head out and enjoy the rain too.

Please leave a comment letting us all know if you are planning on coming out. Hope to see you soon!

BTT Members-Updates Ongoing

2007-02-19T16:37:00.000-08:00

Kristen Lee & Baxter
White Rock, BC
Email: bostonterrorists@telus.net

Chris and Erin Nesci & Benson & Lucy *New May 30, 2007*
S Surrey, BC
Dan and Cary & Winston *New May 28, 2007*
Burnaby, BC
Natalie and Toby Sanft & Ellie *New May 22, 2007*
South Surrey, BC
Susan & Cocoa *New March 19, 2007*

Lena and James & Monty *New Feb 28, 2007*
Vancouver (Yaletown), BC
Dean and Brenna & Cooper *New Feb 25, 2007*
Coquitlam, BC
Aaron and Kim & Dakota *New Feb 20, 2007*
Richmond, BC
Sharla Stevens & Jasper *New Feb 20, 2007*
Vancouver, BC
Kris Ong & Diesel *New Feb 19, 2007*
Surrey, BC
Randy Webb & Maverick *New Feb 16, 2007*
White Rock, BC
Alicia & Daisy *New Feb 13, 2007*
Vancouver, BC
Sarah Harvie & Nitro *NEW Sept 21*
Sheila and Greg Taylor & James Dean (Jimmy) *NEW Aug 13*
Vancouver, BC
Hilary & Ziggy *NEW June 12*
Vancouver, BC
Amelia and Wayne Mclaughlin & Norton *NEW May 31*
New Westminster,BC
Romona and Dan & Bentley & Royce *NEW May 5*
Burnaby, BC
Freddie Marsh & Dixie *NEW April 24*
Adina Taska & Bosco *NEW April 13*
Burnaby, BC
Alicia Semaka & Bruin *NEW March 17*
Vancouver (Kerrisdale), BC
Lindsay Csabak & Oreo *NEW March 14*
Vancouver (Kits), BC
Tara Wright & Quincy *NEW Oct 31*
South Burnaby, BC
Jamie Whittla & Chester
South Burnaby, BC
Karen Thibodeau & Rosie
DT Vancouver, BC
Jen Long & Petey & Domino
Vancouver (Kerrisdale), BC
Jaquline & Charlie
Vancouver (Kerrisdale), BC
Stacey Gunn & Fenway
Langley, BC
Nia Bennison & Chewy
Surrey, BC
Desiree McGill & Oreo
New Westminster, BC
Tracy Gibbons & Max
North Delta, BC
Seleana & Rocky
Coquitlam, BC
Derek and Tanya Morrison & Gaston
New Westminster, BC
Brandee Brown & Tuker (Tux)
Vancouver (West End), BC
Darcel & Shannon
Burnaby, BC
Donna Lackie & Dusty
Port Moody, BC
Jason and Barbara Chandok & Frank n' Beans
Port Moody, BC
Duane and Dayna & Burlington Schweizer Williamson
Vancouver, BC (Kitsilano)
Gerry and Chantal & Yoda
Vancouver, BC
Jineene Smith & Bond
Vancouver, BC (East)
Mary McLean & Budweiser (Buddy)
North Delta, BC
Megan and Bill Nissen & Minnie and Ruby
Steveson, BC

Baxter looking for long lost Terrors

2007-01-19T14:29:00.000-08:00

Now that Christmas, New Year's and all the craziness that goes with the holidays are over I guess we should get together again.

Febuary Meetup
Where: Fraser Foreshore Park
When: Saturday, February 17th
Time: 11:00

Someone had mentioned that 10:00 was a little early, so I thought we would try one hour later.

Please RSVP to this post so everyone will know who is planning on showing up.

October Meetup

2006-10-02T16:43:00.000-07:00

From the responses I did get there wasn't a rally for any particular day. So I picked the date from a hat and got Sunday, October 29th.

And as for the location I thought we would try the fenced dog park near the 22nd Street Station in New West.

Date: Sunday, October 29th
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Westside Off-leash Park 7th Ave & 23rd Street

Please RSVP in the comments section so all will know who is going to make it or not.

Thanks, Kris

Long time no see! Trout Lake in September it will be!

2006-08-30T17:09:00.000-07:00

Since everyone was so impressed with Trout Lake's dog area and the dogs were even more impressed with the lake itself why move. Trout Lake it will be!

Date: Saturday, September 16th
Time: 10:00am
Where: Trout Lake (off-leash dog area)

There is a map below in a prior post if any of you don't know where Trout Lake is.

See you all soon! It has been a long time. And of course the Meetups are always weather permitting.

July Meetup - Trout Lake

2006-07-06T17:08:00.000-07:00

Since everyone was so impressed with Trout Lake's dog area and the dogs were even more impressed with the lake itself I thought we should have our Meetup there again this month.

Date: Sunday, July 16th
Time: 10:00am
Where: Trout Lake (off-leash dog area)

If you didn't attend last month's Meetup take a look at the June Meetup post for a map.

See you soon!

Olivia the Pig..

2006-06-22T07:33:00.000-07:00

There is a children's book of the same name, but in the book Olivia is an actual pig.

June Meetup-Trout Lake

2006-06-19T07:44:00.000-07:00

Meetup-Trout Lake 2006

Thanks to all that made it out! And especially to Olivia for entertaining us with her lil' Piggy show, you made quite the first impression. And Ian for sending me his great pics so quickly.

Who knew Bostons loved water and mud so much.

June's Meetup - Trout Lake Vancouver

2006-06-08T08:02:00.001-07:00

We are trying a new dog park this month.
When: Saturday, June 17th
Time: 10:00am
Where: Trout Lake Off-leash Dog Area
*Scroll down the link; Trout Lake is #14. Click the VIEW button and there is an ariel view of the park with the dog area outlined.

For those concerned, I'm not sure whether this dog area is fenced or not.

Hope to see a few new faces.
See you soon, Kris & Baxter

by fluke we add another family

2006-05-31T13:40:00.000-07:00

A few of us ventured out to Queen's Park, even with the threat of rain.

We met another Boston family that morning, by fluke Norton and his family decided to visit the dog park. So we add another family to our ever growing list. WELCOME!

Yoda, Rosie, Baxter, Norton, Bosco & Lexy were there.

For those who were there,
Lexy arrived while I was leaving, I've never met her or her family before so I don't have any contact info. Anyone know more?

May's Meetup

2006-04-27T17:49:00.000-07:00

Where: Queens Park Dog Area
When: Sunday, May 28th
Time: 10:00am

I thought we should move the Meetup ahead 1 week because of the long weekend. The dog area @ Queen's Park is new so I thought we could give it a try. Here is a map

Kris

April Meetup-Day & Week Change

2006-04-11T17:37:00.000-07:00

Since this month's Meetup lands during a holiday long weekend I thought we could change it to the following week. The majority of those who replied to my email said that it that it would work better...so we are going to have a day and week change.

Date: SUNDAY, April 23rd
Time: 10:00am
Where: Fraser Foreshore Park, Burnaby

We have held Meetups at this park before but for those that haven't been and need directions leave a comment and I will email the map to you.

NOTE: We are going to try Sunday this time around.

March Meetup - Spanish Banks

2006-03-15T12:27:00.000-08:00

Due to the overwhelming response from only 2 people, the location for this month will be Spanish Banks.

WHERE: Spanish Banks Dog Area
WHEN: Saturday, March 18th
TIME: 10:00am

Spanish Banks Off-leash Dog Area

Cool Huh?

2006-02-28T07:11:00.000-08:00

Finally got around to getting this posted...Enjoy!

View this clip on Vimeo

Brandee's Pics

2006-02-24T10:17:00.000-08:00

Brandee uploads her photos to this site...take a look.
February Meetup
Thanks Brandee!

We Beat the Spanish Banks Meetup

2006-02-21T13:46:00.000-08:00

Off the top of my head I'm gonna test myself and see if I can list everyone that made it on Saturday.
Baxter...the treat whore
Quincy...the only female brave enough to show up, Go Canucks Go!Yoda...the end of the humping train
Hobbs...the engine of the humping train
Max...the bottom of the dog-pile
Tucker...the ball obsessed
Chester...toasty warm in 2 sweaters
Grandpa...you never forget the original names
3 more...hmmm
Petey...tug please?
Oreo...kinky tailed one
and don't forget Charlie

There was 11 right? Who am I missing?

February's Meetup Locale & Info

2006-02-08T08:37:00.000-08:00

February's Meetup will be @ Fraser Foreshore Park again.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 18th
Time: 10:00am

If you haven't been to the park before scroll down to November 30th's post to see the map. It is just off Marine Drive in South Burnaby.

As always Meetups are generally weather permitting but if you don't mind the rain check back with the site to see if anyone is planning on attending even in the rain.

ATTENDING (so far):
Kris & Baxter
Tara & Quincy
Tracy & Max
Jen & Petey
Jamie & Chester
Gerry & Yoda

RSVP List for January's Meetup

2006-01-18T15:43:00.000-08:00

So far the following have RSVP'd they will be there:
Oreo & Desiree
Charlie, Petey & Jen
Buddy & Mary
Quincy & Tara, Steve
Tux & Brandee
Baxter & Kris, Todd
Yoda & Gerry
Max & Tracy
Chester & Jamie

Let's keep our fingers crossed for no rain!

Holiday Wishes & 1st Meetup of 2006

2005-11-30T11:41:00.000-08:00

For anyone that wasn't at the November Meetup we talked about how busy everyone is at this time of the year and whether we should have a Meetup in December. I think the final decision was that we would skip December and wait until January.

Our next Meetup will have a change of location and will be at Burnaby's Fraser Foreshore Park and will be on a Saturday this time.

Date: Saturday, January 21, 2006 @ 10:00am

If anyone has input on January's Meetup just send make a comment on this post.

Baxter & I wish all of you a very merry holiday full of fun, family and good friends. Until the New Year....take care and see you soon! Kris & Baxter

November Meetup Pictures

2005-11-21T08:58:00.000-08:00

Even with all the fog lurking around Spanish Banks we were able to find each other and I am happy to say that 9 Bostons made it to the Meetup.

Thanks to Tara for the all the pictures. I couldn't post all of them so hopefully everyone is in at least one picture. I took some as well and will post them as soon as I get them downloaded.

Check the right side of the page and you will see a Flickr badge, click it to see all of our pictures.

P.S. Congratulations to Yoda and Petey, they are brothers (same litter)! The things you learn while standing around in the fog talking about your Boston.

November Meetup - Spanish Banks

2005-11-07T06:55:00.000-08:00

November' Meetup will be @ Spanish Banks Off-leash dog park again.

When: Sunday, November 20th, 2005
Time: 10:00am
Where: Spanish Banks Off-leash Dog Area

I have attached a link to the location. Spanish Banks is #22.

We meet at the East Entrance.

More Halloween Pics

2005-11-04T06:58:00.000-08:00

Chester aka Devil Dog

Baxter Halloween 2004

Wonderdog Dusty

2005-11-01T17:35:00.000-08:00

Can lick you in a single swipe of the tongue.

yodog

2005-10-24T15:00:00.000-07:00

yodog
Originally uploaded by myhappylittleplace.

Found this on Flickr! Don't know who this guy is but I am sure he isn't impressed.

Hope everyone has a spooktacular Halloween!

If anyone is dressing up their BT email me a pic and I will post it.
P.S. This costume is at the Super Store

October's Very Wet Meetup

2005-10-17T06:55:00.000-07:00

It was great to hear that there were 3 brave souls that ventured out in the rain on Sunday. If anyone took pictures and would like to see them on the site please email to me @ krispies@telus.net, also when anyone gets a chance could you let me know what the park was like and if you would suggest holding November's Meetup there too.

I also have a few new members to announce...Minnie & Ruby and their parents Bill and Megan Nissen. Hopefully they will make it to November's Meetup.

October Meetup - Spanish Banks

2005-10-12T12:54:00.000-07:00

This month's Meetup will be @ Spanish Banks Off-leash dog park.

When: Sunday, October 16th, 2005
Time: 10:00am
Where: Spanish Banks Off-leash Dog Area

I have attached a link to the location. Spanish Banks is #22.

We decided a while back that we would move the location every few months to give all members a chance to be close to the Meetup location. Hopefully more Vancouver members will show up this month.

20 Members & Growing

2005-10-04T07:09:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would let everyone know that our members list has grown to 20 families.

Let's keep our fingers and paws crossed that October is our best turnout ever. I will do a seperate post announcing the location for October's Meetup. From the feedback it will most likely be @ Spanish Banks in Kits. STAY TUNED!

New Members

2005-09-26T07:24:00.000-07:00

Anyone that has a Boston Terrier is welcome in our group.

In order for us to inform you of upcoming events I need to add your email address to our roster, I also need your first and last name and the name of your Boston.

Please forward me the above info. My email address is dogutopia@telus.net

I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at our next Meetup.

Kristen & Baxter
Boston Terrorist Group Organizer

September's Recap Updated with Pics

2005-09-19T07:42:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all who attended September's Meetup @ Rocky Point.

The dogs that graced us with their presence were: Baxter, Chester, Yoda, Dusty & Rocky.

Baxter, Chester & Rocky

Rocky, Chester & Yoda

P.S. What are your thoughts on October's Meetup being @ Spanish Banks in Vancouver and it being on a Sunday?

September Meetup - Sunday, Sept 18th

2005-09-08T12:39:00.000-07:00

Response on the day change for September has been positive, so I will offically announce that September's Meetup will be on a Sunday. It is with hope that Sunday will work better for our members and we can get better turnouts. I know Baxter is happy, he has had to miss the last few.

SEPTEMBER MEETUP
WHEN: Sunday, September 18, 2005
WHERE: Rocky Point Park
Pt Moody, BC
TIME: 10:00am

Dog Parks in B.C.

2005-08-25T14:21:00.000-07:00

Dog Parks in B.C.

October's Meetup will be held in a new park. Above is a link to a website that lists dog parks, if anyone has been to any of them could you let me know about the park and whether it would be a good location for October and November's Meetup.

Thanks Kristen

Email sent to Jamie RE: Dust & Changing Locations

2005-08-25T11:29:00.000-07:00

Hi Jamie,

Yes we are changing locations every few months or so. We were at Hume Park a few times, then we tried Derby Reach Park and now we are at Rocky Point. I thought changing it around every 2 months would work, unless there were too many complaints and we opted to move on.

October and November's Meetup will be at a new location. I think we are going to try a location closer to downtown in order to accommodate our Vancouver members.

Hume park is dusty too and isn't set up very well; it is long and skinny, not allowing much room to really run. My experience in dog parks during the summer is dust, grass doesn't really doesn't stand a chance when it comes to digging and paws tearing it up. It seems most parks are dusty in the summer and muddy in the winter.

And as always if you discover a another great dog park, please tells us where it is and a little about the set-up (ie fenced, water access etc.)

ATTN: Margeo & Dickers

2005-08-23T17:55:00.000-07:00

Glad you made it over to this site. I have been gathering member contact info, so when you get a chance can you personally email me @ krispies@telus.net your email address and where you live.

Having your email address will allow me to email you directly any changes or updates.

Thanks, Kris

September Meetup Ideas & Suggestions

2005-08-22T08:40:00.000-07:00

I know that we just had our August Meetup but I thought I would get a start on the next.

Did everyone like Rocky Point? If everyone liked the park and the location I would nominate it again for September's Meetup.

Also I got a request from Baxter. Can we move the Meetup for September to the 3rd Sunday? He can't make the Saturday because his mom is busy again.

I hope that the change in date might enable more to come that can't make it on Saturdays (Margo and Dickie?)

Sunny & Successful August Meetup

2005-08-22T07:06:00.000-07:00

L to R: Donna & 'Dusty', Mikayla, Seleana & 'Rocky',Craig & 'Shannon', Jamie & 'Chester'

Darcel, 'Chester' & 'Shannon'

It was nice to receive all your emails this morning saying that the turnout was good and you all had fun in the sun with your terrorists.

When I picked up Baxter at my parents last night my mom said she would have taken Baxter down to the Meetup if I had told her about it. They just live minutes from Rocky Point. It's too bad I wasn't on the ball because Baxter would have loved to have been there as well as my mom.

August Meetup Info

2005-08-09T11:14:00.000-07:00

WHERE: Rocky Point Park
Port Moody, BC

WHEN: Saturday, August 20th
10:00am

Out of all the previous locations this one is a great place for the humans too. There is a boat launch and dock, great walking trails and if you plan on hanging around 'til the lunch hour there is a great take-out fish n' chips restuarant too.

PLEASE POST IN THE COMMENTS SECTION IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING OR NOT.

Newest Member

2005-07-19T14:23:00.000-07:00

Gywneth Gregory

Disappointing Turnouts

2005-07-19T12:38:00.000-07:00

I know a lot of you are disappointed in the poor turnouts lately. Weather is a huge issue and being that we are a Vancouver group this is something that will be an ongoing issue and now that it is summer people are travelling more, so we will probably keep running into issue again and again.

I haven't a problem keeping this site going but if most of you aren't interested in attending the Meetups for whatever reason, let me know. We can keep the group running or we can just end it until we get more members. The more members the better the chances of larger turnouts.

Post your comments or suggestions. We can always start the Meetup.com group again but we will have to find someone comfortable with collecting the monthly fee.

July 16th Meetup

2005-07-11T14:00:00.000-07:00

I didn't get enough votes in to help decide on a location for this month's Meetup. I decided that it will be at Derby Reach Park in Langley based on the fact that it was the first location suggestion to come up at a prior Meetup.

When: July 16th
Time: 10:00am
Where: Derby Reach Park
Langley, BC

If you plan on attending please make a "comment" and check back to ensure that others will be attending.

July's Meetup Spot - Langley, Richmond or Port Moody

2005-07-04T16:06:00.000-07:00

As said before we will move the Meetups every couple of months so we all get a chance to enjoy a short commute to the Meetup spot; with that being said it is time to move and three suggestions have come up.

1. Rocky Point Park in Port Moody
It is fenced with all other doggie amenities.

2. Derby Reach Park in Langley
I haven't heard from Arny if this park is fenced or not; stay tuned.

3. Bottom of No. 3 Road in Richmond
From the info I have from Jim, this isn't a dog park but a great walk that runs alond side the Fraser River.

Please have your vote in by the end of the week. Thanks Kris

July 16th Meetup

2005-06-20T17:51:00.000-07:00

It was dissappointing to hear that only 2 showed up for June's Meetup, with the weather getting nicer I hope our turnouts are better. I would suggest that on the Friday check out the site to see who is hoping to make it out, that way you know if anyone else is going to be there.

I do have to say that I will be out of town for July's Meetup but will keep the site up to date for everyone else.

I have heard from a few members that they would like to try a different park, so be sure to post your suggestions.

June Meetup - Who Is Going to Make It?

2005-06-15T14:25:00.000-07:00

Where: Hume Park (Off Leash Dog Area - fenced)New Westminster
When: Saturday, June 18th
Time: 10:00 am

Click "Comments" to let us know if you plan on attending.
Keep fingers and paws crossed for pleasant weather.
Hope to see you all there!

Baxter and I will be there if it isn't raining.
Arny & Jody will be there.
Jamie & Chester will be out of town.
Nia & Chewy won't be attending.

May Pics

2005-06-15T10:44:00.000-07:00

Email Addresses Needed

2005-06-14T07:30:00.000-07:00

Desiree McGill I need your email to add to my address book. Please email @ dogutopia@telus.net

I don't post any email addresses on the site, they are for my private use only.

1st Annual Dog Walk for the BC Epilepsy Society

2005-06-13T07:18:00.000-07:00

I have contacted the BC Epilepsy Society to see if I can get more official information that I can email everyone.
This walk is Sunday, June 26, 2005 at Spanish Banks in Vancouver.
Time: Registration 10am to 11am
Walk 11am to 12pm
Where: Furthest west parking lot along NW Marine Drive
*Look for tents and lots of dogs
Fee: In advance $25/dog or $35/dog on the day of the event

To register in advance call the Society @ 604.875.6704

There are prizes to be won. Modern Dog & Tim Hortons will be on hand, free Timbits and coffee.

My thoughts were that maybe we could do the walk together. Let me know your thoughts.

Hume Park Map

2005-06-10T07:12:00.000-07:00

The best place to park is at the foot of Kelly Street, just off Braid Street.

The fenced dog area runs along the back of the baseball field.

May Meetup

2005-05-24T07:25:00.000-07:00

So the weather actually co-operated, I guess all those fingers and paws crossed worked. Everyone had a good time with the exception of Lucy...she had a wonderfully muddy good time. I will post the pictures as soon as I get them from Arny.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and hopefully a few more members next month.

Dogs in attendance:
Baxter, Lucy, Nicky & Runt, Shiner & ?
We met another couple on our way out but I am at a loss for their names.

May 21, 2005 Meetup

2005-05-18T07:01:00.000-07:00

Where: Hume Park (Off Leash Dog Area - fenced)
New Westminster
When: Saturday, May 21
Time: 10:00 am

Click "Comments" to let us know if you plan on attending.

Keep fingers and paws crossed for pleasant weather.
Hope to see you all there!

Kris & Baxter

Boston Meetup New Headquarters

2005-05-13T10:30:00.000-07:00

I am not sure if this site will be the best vehicle to keep us in contact with each other or not but I thought I would give it a try. This site needs to be moderated by me which I don't mind doing. This site will allow me to post information about meetups and anyone can post a comment on it by clicking "Comment" below the post. I will also be able to post pictures as well.

To get started (if you feel comfortable) could everyone post their name, city, dog(s) name and a little blurb if you wish. Please send me your email address so I can email you Monthly Meetup info; email addresses will never be posted on the site.

Any suggestions, please email me dogutopia@telus.net.

Timing is everything right now because I am not sure how much longer I will have access to the Meetup Board.