Pet Talk Meeting ~ Findlay, OHIO Bark Park ~ SUNDAY, Aug 31 ~ BE THERE!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Lissin UP, FirKids!!

Tell yur Folks ~ Mark the Calendars!! PLAN Ahead!!

We're DOin it Again! ~ Nudder BIG Pet Talk Gathurin!

Where? Da Bark Park at FINDLAY, OHIO

When? The SUNDAY of LABOR DAY WeekEnd ~
August 31, 2003

Time? First Arrivals can be 10AM or even earlier...
the Real Crowd starts forming between
11AM and Noon...
The DieHards stay till almost Dark.

What Goes On? A REEL GUD TYME!!!! :D

Dawgs ~ Playin, Chasin, Rasslin, Runnin, Jumpin, Eatin TREETS!!

Hoomins ~ Talkin, Socializin, Jabberin, Yappin, Swappin Dawg Tails, EATIN GUD Food,
takin Photos, an Havin a GREAT Tyme!! :D

Who Should Come? **Ebberbuddie**
Grab yur Dawgs (some folks even bring da KAT! :p ),
load up some Treets & Grub, an motor on over!

We'll post some maps & directions later... for now all ya need to knowe is we meet in Findlay, Ohio -
which is on InterState 75, in the North West corner of Ohio.

Y'all BEE THERE!! ~ SUNDAY ~ August 31
(Labor Day WeekEnd)

We're gonna have sum *Phunn*!! :D

[Aspen and Misty]

I'd love to come! And it's only about 2 or so hours from my grams. But I think I'll just stay in PA :D

Hope ya'll haev a great time though!

Ash

[lovemyshiba]

Mommy keeps tellin us 'bout this place, and she said she had daddy convinced to go next time.
I asked her to go--pleeeeeeeeezzzzz--but we can't. She said something about it being her and daddy's versary--don't know what that means, but I guess it does NOT mean going to the park.

Maybe next time?????

Kito

[shais_mom]

Keegan and I will be there!

[mugsy]

You know Mike and I will be there with 4 newbies. I think I'm going to make pico de gallo and chips this time.

[shais_mom]

Molly,
don't forget your camera AGAIN!! ;)

[puppygrrl4eva7]

Ohh I wanna go!!!! Thank goodness you made it on a Sunday, cuz school starts up about that time, anyways I wanna go but I'm not sure if we'll have plans or not so I gotta ask my Dad. Also is that the same park we went to on the 13th?:D :D

[Cataholic]

Baylee- it will be at the same place as last time. IF your parents feel comfortable with it, I can drive up that way to pick you and Ringo up, and, of course, drop you back off at home. Maybe if they still aren't comfortable meeting me just one time, we could meet some place between Cinti and Columbus before then, and become better acquainted? Background check? He he he....

Binx and I will be there!

[Tina]

I want to come, but I just don't know. We are planning on comming to Columbus,Ohio August 15-17 to camp with some friends.

So I don't know if hubby would want to make two trips to Ohio in one month. I'll see what he says. If we do go I'm just going to bring Ginger. Ruff don't do to good with long trips.

[puppygrrl4eva7]

Cataholic Baylee- it will be at the same place as last time. IF your parents feel comfortable with it, I can drive up that way to pick you and Ringo up, and, of course, drop you back off at home. Maybe if they still aren't comfortable meeting me just one time, we could meet some place between Cinti and Columbus before then, and become better acquainted? Background check? He he he....



O that sounds Like so much fun and I just asked my dad and he said YES!!!:D Cool idea :D :D

[puppygrrl4eva7]

Cool someone my age will be there:D

[Karen]

We might come! Having it that Sunday is the key - a day to travel there, and a day to travel home! :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Tina
We are planning on comming to Columbus, Ohio,
August 15-17 to camp with some friends.

So I don't know if hubby would want to make
:eek: two trips to Ohio in one month. ..

Tina ~

That would be a *lotta* driving! :(

According ot MapQuest -

Union, WV to Columbus, OH is 350 miles and about 6 hours...

Union, WV to Findlay, OH is 440 miles and about :eek: 8 hours.

But you'd know most of the route!
MapQuest sends you back through Columbus to get to Findlay! :p

Suggestion:
Camp in Columbus an extra 2 weeks -
then the drive to Findlay would only take a couple hours!

:rolleyes:

[mugsy]

Karen, it has become tradition to have them on Sunday, so you're safe in that day. Oh man! That means the BOSSES will be there! OH NO!!! lol j/k ;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Karen
We might come! :)

OK, GREAT! :cool:

Now, WHO do we have to Talk To to get this sillie "might come"
changed to "We **WILL** COME!" ?? :confused:

We're prolly going to be of the mind that we'll accept **NO EXCUSES**!!

Need a MapQuest routing?? :rolleyes:

[iceyshiver21]

I wanna go...

Next year I can!!! Mom said so! :D Anybody passing through minnesota??

[mugsy]

Here you go Karen!! I wanted to beat Phred with the directions!! lol

FROM:

TO:


Newton, MA
US

Findlay, OH
US


Newton Offers:
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Findlay Offers:
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Total Distance: 780.94 miles
Total Estimated Time: 12 hours, 48 minutes


Or, Send to a PCS Phone






DIRECTIONS DISTANCE


1: Start out going Northwest on HOMER ST toward CUMMINGS RD. 0.11 miles



2: Turn LEFT onto MA-30 W/ COMMONWEALTH AVE. Continue to follow MA-30 W. 3.19 miles



3: Take the ramp toward I-90/ MASS. PIKE. 0.03 miles



4: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto RIVER RD. 0.05 miles



5: Take the I-90/ MASS. PIKE ramp. 0.19 miles



6: Take the ramp toward WEST/ NEW YORK/ SPRINGFIELD/ FRAMINGHAM. 0.69 miles



7: Merge onto I-90 W (Portions toll). 140.09 miles



8: Stay straight to go onto NEW YORK STATE TRWY W (Portions toll). 6.63 miles



9: Take the I-87 N exit toward I-90/ ALBANY. 0.32 miles



10: Merge onto NEW YORK STATE TRWY N (Portions toll). 361.56 miles



11: NEW YORK STATE TRWY N becomes I-90 W. 100.16 miles



12: Take the I-271 S exit- exit number 190- on the left toward CHAGRIN BLVD/ COLUMBUS. 0.05 miles



13: Merge onto I-271 EXPRESS LN S. 13.64 miles



14: Take the I-480 W exit on the left toward I-480 WEST/ I-480/ TOLEDO. 0.45 miles



15: Merge onto US-422 W. 1.60 miles



16: US-422 W becomes I-480 W. 24.44 miles



17: Merge onto I-80 W toward TOLEDO (Portions toll). 87.38 miles



18: Merge onto I-75 S via exit number 64/ 4A toward DAYTON. 38.60 miles



19: Take the OH-12 exit- exit number 157- toward FINDLAY/ COLUMBUS GROVE. 0.18 miles



20: Turn LEFT onto W MAIN CROSS ST/ OH-12. 1.23 miles



21: Turn LEFT onto OH-12/ S MAIN ST. 0.35 miles



22: Turn RIGHT onto CENTER ST/ OH-12/ US-224. 0.01 miles



Total Estimated Time: Total Distance: 780.94 miles
12 hours, 48 minutes








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[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by mugsy
Here you go Karen!!
I wanted to beat Phred with the directions!! lol


pfffffftttt! :p

Hope this dint scare em too bad!


Total Distance: 780.94 miles
Total Estimated Time: 12 hours, 48 minutes :eek:


Maybe Miz Hoppy can take a turn atta wheel an help out a bit wiffa drivin? :rolleyes:

[allanimalswelcome]

I wish i could go:( Mom and dad have work:(

Maybe next year...or the year after that.

Anyone passing thourgh CT is welcome to come to the doggie beach :D

~Rachel

[Karen]

Miss Hoppy is too little to reach the steering wheel without help, never mind the gas pedal!

[mugsy]

Well, that just means 390 miles driving each!! If you drive like I do, it won't take that long! lol

[anna_66]

Well of course we'll be there!

Ohhh, do you really think you two will come Karen? I'd love to meet the both of you:)

[Karen]

I'm pretty sure we'll be able to come, barring unforseen emergencies ... or one of us having to work that Monday (which has happened in the past ...)

[Cincy'sMom]

We aren't sure yet what we are doing that weekend.
Normally, we have a cook our at our house, but that could easily be Saturday.

Another thought is that Ralph and I have been trying to plan a trip to Vegas for quite some time and Toledo is getting a new airline w/ raelly good rates, starting that weekend. Since neither of us gets a lot of vacation time, working a trip in on a 3 day weekend, might be the best option for us (question will be hotel prices ona Holiday weekend)

So I guess we are a definate maybe :)

[Kfamr]

Oh my gosh...

Karen is coming!?!?

DAD!! Another road trip please!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Karen]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Oh my gosh...

Karen is coming!?!?

DAD!! Another road trip please!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tell your Dad I'll help with your English homework this year if he'll drive you up! Think that'd do it? ;) ;)

Yes, I'm a troublemaker!

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by Karen
Tell your Dad I'll help with your English homework this year if he'll drive you up! Think that'd do it? ;) ;)

Yes, I'm a troublemaker!

English? eheh...

That's a better subject of mine...

How about Math?

:p :p

[Karen]

What kind of math are you taking? I might have to promise Paul's help for some of it, I never went past Trigonometry ... what grade are you in now?

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by Karen
What kind of math are you taking? I might have to promise Paul's help for some of it, I never went past Trigonometry ... what grade are you in now?

I'll see Karen's math and raise you science, if you come to the NM PT Meeting, Kayann! ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
I'll see Karen's math and raise you science, if you come to the NM PT Meeting, Kayann! ;)

Science? We got Science covered in Findlay :)

[Kfamr]

Haha.. I don't even have an idea when school starts or what math i'm going to be in.

I'm going into 10th grade.


Hey how about this... all of you go to school for me then i'll promise to come to all the meetings lmao.

[Kfamr]

Maybe Lauren would want to drive up with the mutts and I. :p

*crosses fingers*

doubt it though. :p

[puppygrrl4eva7]

~*BuMp*~;) :D

[AdoreMyDogs]

I'll be there again. Karen and Paul, its' fantastic that you are coming, me and my furkids would love to meet you! KayAnn, work on Lauren some and hopefully she'll drive you up :) I'd love to have you there again, but please don't get mad at Lauren if she doesn't want to drive to OH.

I'll bring name tags again, although not sure if that helped last time.

[Foam]

I wish I lived in Ohio! Have a GREAT time, you guys!! Don't forget pictures! From EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU THAT GOES!! :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Foam
I wish I lived in Ohio!

Foam ~

Ya don't need to live in Ohio to *visit*!

An heck; according to MapQuest ~
Phoenix, AZ to the Findlay Bark Park is "only" >>

Total Distance: 1,964.48 miles
and
Total Estimated Time: 31 hours, 57 minutes
:rolleyes:

Leave at 6 PM Friday; pull in at 2 AM Sunday; quick nappy;
and you'd be Rarin ta Go by Noon!

ANND, you could prolly pick up the "Longest Distance Traveled Award"! :p

[mugsy]

Hmmmm....if it helps to get the youngin's up here with offers for homework help....this teacher teaches Science and Social Studies (which includes 6th grade science which is basically Biology and this year is 8th grade science which is Physics and 6th Social Studies which is geography 7th grade Social Studies which is world history and 8th grade Social Studies which is U.S. History) Ok NM people....top that one! lol

[captain]

Looking forward to many, many pics! ......... wish I could be there.

[wolf_Q]

Wish I could go again! :( But it's not happening unless you all want to pay for me to fly. ;) Just kidding.

[Crikit]

Man once again, feeling very left out :D and there's no way I could even attempt to make it. According to mapquest it's a whopping 3256.31 km away which translates to 50 hours, 3 minutes I get there late and then have to turn around. :D

[ramanth]

Sadly I can't make it this time.

But I know everyone will have a blast and I look forward to pics. :)

[Andie]

Guess who might be coming!!!

This time I'm working harder on Dustin! So :p


According to Yahoo Maps it's:
545.7 miles
and
8 hours 23 mins

but that's taking us straight thru Indianapolis, which is bad for us little country folk. Anyone know of a way to bypass there?
Thanks in advance!

[pitc9]

I may be interested in joining you!!

Do you have an address to the bark park so I could use mapquest and see how long it would take from my house!!

Thanks!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

For you Out-of-Townerz trying to find the BarkPark ~

You're looking for the "K-9 Field of Dreams Dog Park"...
Located behind Pavilion # 7,
inside the Hancock (County) Parks "Riverbend Recreation Area"...
Just SOUTH of Ohio route 568...
ON Marion Township Road 208...
about 5 miles South West from downtown Findlay, Ohio.

If you follow the instructions below (from another Thread) -
You can see and/or Print (must use a color printer) a series of Very Detailed area maps that show all the local Township, County, and State roads. You might want to shift (left & right; up & down) slightly to see all the township road Numbers and Names on the zoomed-in maps - but the zoom-in detail is excellent!

GO TO: http://www.mapquest.com

Click on their *Maps* link - you'll get a fill-in-the-blanks form ~

In "Address/Intersection" -
type in "township 207 AND township 208"
(without the quotes).

In "City" put Findlay; in "State" put OH;
no Zippy Code required.

MapQuest will pop up a super-zoomed-in little map -
shows a square corner of the reservoir and the two roads Twp 207 & Twp 208...
Just about where the "208" block is shown is almost *Zaktly* where the BarkPark iz, just below or south of where Twp 208 hangs a 90 degree turn to the left (west)!!

You can use the "Big Map" clicker to blow things up and cut down on the ads showing... then Zoom Out to get a better idea of "where" you are.

Zoom out slowly - too many jumps and you'll be seeing half of the USA!

After you look at the map -
You can click on "Driving Directions" and reference the Location you entered for the map, and your Home Address -
MapQuest will then display a set of Turn-By-Turn Driving Directions.

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And ALL the important intersections *DO* have signs with either the Road Name or Number!! But read the WHOLE sign! As you get close - ALL the signs start with "MARION" followed by the road NUMBER! (Dad wuz thunkin there wuz a Lotta roads named "Marion".)

If you ask someone for directions - be sure to say "RiverBEND" Park - there are several other little parks in the Hancock Parks District with names starting with "River..."

** Pay attention to Routes 23 and 15 -- (if you use the southern approach)!! It "looks" like the same road (actually a highway) with both numbers - but Not So! You leave Upper Sandusky (route 30) onto Ohio 23 and OMG! 23 just morphs into Ohio 15 as you get closer to the Findlay Reservoir.

On most Highway Maps, the Findlay Reservoir appears as a rather large, square shaped Lake - south-east of the City of Findlay. Good Landmark! The Dog Park is within a quarter mile of the north-east corner of that Reservoir!

[Andie]

Mapquest still takes us thru Indy! :p

[pitc9]

Well, Mapquest tells me it's would take me a little over 3 hours to get there. I don't know how well Buddy would be in the car that long!! (Our drives have never been over 45 mins.) But we shall see!!!

I would LOVE to take them there, that park is HUGE!! I just know they would love it!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Andie
Mapquest still takes us thru Indy! :p

Andie ~

Missouri is a BIG state!
WHERE are you starting out from (TOWN Name = ??)

As for going thru INDY -
You might spend a lot of time trying to Bypass Indy...
Grit you teeth and take a deep breath! :p

Or look at a MapQuest of just Indianapolis;
then Zoom out and Plot you Own Trail around it.

MapQuest *may* give you an "Option" of excluding Indy from your route. I never tried that.

Tell us What Town you're Starting from;
and I'll see what we can figure out.

[Andie]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Andie ~

Missouri is a BIG state!
WHERE are you starting out from (TOWN Name = ??)

As for going thru INDY -
You might spend a lot of time trying to Bypass Indy...
Grit you teeth and take a deep breath! :p


LOL a big state full of little towns.

It's Matthews MO where we are from now.



Might just let Dustin drive the Indy part. I freaked out going a mile into Memphis TN last summer! I grew up driving on gravel roads don't be throwin me into these big cities. :p

[Cinder & Smoke]

Sorrie bout dat!
We all got purdy distracted by dat "other matter" :mad:
an plum furgot we'z playin "Tripple A" on this thread.

Hey Andie ~

MapQuest says it's just about the same in Time and Mileage if you go through INDY or take another route that runs you through Kentucky and then Cincinnati. :eek:

Given the two choices - the more northern route thru Indy is probably the better choice. Cincinnati is a larger city - so the Interstate passing either thru or around Cinci will have you in congested, city traffic for a longer time going thru Cinci. The city traffic period to pass thru Indy should be less.

Matthews, MO to Findlay, Ohio, via Indy - is about
9 Hours of driving...
Covering 550 miles.

Best pack a lite lunch! :p

Let us know if you need more ideas.

;)

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HEY ~ Tubby & Peanutz ~

Are your Mom & Dad plannin on moturin ober inna Rollin Howze??

You guyz commin, too??

We'll hafta figger out a new way fur you to get off the Innerstate - don't think the Boyz will have dat Bridge rebuilt affore Labor Day! :rolleyes:

[Andie]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Sorrie bout dat!
We all got purdy distracted by dat "other matter" :mad:
an plum furgot we'z playin "Tripple A" on this thread.

Hey Andie ~

MapQuest says it's just about the same in Time and Mileage if you go through INDY or take another route that runs you through Kentucky and then Cincinnati. :eek:

Given the two choices - the more northern route thru Indy is probably the better choice. Cincinnati is a larger city - so the Interstate passing either thru or around Cinci will have you in congested, city traffic for a longer time going thru Cinci. The city traffic period to pass thru Indy should be less.

Matthews, MO to Findlay, Ohio, via Indy - is about
9 Hours of driving...
Covering 550 miles.

Best pack a lite lunch! :p

Let us know if you need more ideas.

;)


Thanks for the help!!!! :D

[puppygrrl4eva7]

Bump

[moosmom]

Has anyone started a food list yet?

I'll bring soda, salza and chips (yes, again!!). My kitchen is closed for the summer. Too dang hot!

Hey Phred,

You gonna make those great cookies again?? ;) I'll be your bestest friend :D.

If you want me to pick up anything else, just let me know.

Can't wait till the 31st!!

[mugsy]

No fair Donna! I was gonna bring pico de gallo! lol

[Karen]

What should we bring? Something NOT perishable ... some kinda dessert maybe?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by moosmom
Has anyone started a food list yet?


FOOD!!??
Sumbuddie better member to bring
da Dawggie TREETz!



Hey Phred,
You gonna make those great cookies again?? ;)
I'll be your bestest friend :D.


Hey Dad ~
They want KOOKIEZ agin!

Yupperz ~ We'll make sure he whips up a few batches a Chok-a-Chipperz.

An we hope he duz dat udder fravur, too -
Choklit kookie wiff PEAN-Butter Chipperz... Mmmmmm Gud!
He made summa dem fur da Fiur Piknik...
Had a lil axkadent mixin em up - spilt a bunch Pean-Butter chipperz onna floor! :eek: Shudda seen 2 Dawgz anna Kat scramblin round da kitchen gobblin up Pean-Butter chipperz!! :D

Wunder how we'z gonna keep Mistur Mike *outta* da kookiez?? :p
Nebbur ennie left fur da ride home. :(


Posted by Karen...
...some kinda dessert maybe?

Sure, Miz Karen ~

DaZertz is alluz GUD!
But go Eezie onna *choklit*...
so us Dawggiez kan help warsh da dishez when ebberbuddie'z dun! :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke

HEY ~ Tubby & Peanutz ~

Are your Mom & Dad plannin on moturin ober inna Rollin Howze??

You guyz commin, too??

We'll hafta figger out a new way fur you to get off the Innerstate - don't think the Boyz will have dat Bridge rebuilt affore Labor Day! :rolleyes:

Sure hope dey come agin...
Miz Debbie alluz packs GUD :) Treetz!!

:D

[bnormal]

Karen, your going to be there? Oh, that's just great...you can't make it when I'm there!

Just kidding;) have a great time!

:D :D :D

[Randi]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Wunder how we'z gonna keep Mistur Mike *outta* da kookiez?? :p
Nebbur ennie left fur da ride home. :(
Cinder & Smoke, here's a lil tip for you, so you won't starve on the truck going home. ;) Not that I think there's any risk of that! Make to sure to grab some cookies pretty early on while dad is all confused and busy, and go hide then in the glove box - it's up front I guess. You should be able to reach that. :D

Have fun all! :D

[puppygrrl4eva7]

Food~ I don't think I will bring Cheetos again:p Even though they are good. I will bring some treats for the Doggies and I'll make some (non doggie)Dog Chow, It's Chex covered in peanut butter,chocolate, and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Trust me it's great and I'm an Ok cook (I want to become a Home ec. Teacher when I grow up so I've had some experience) I don't think I'll bring any pop this time. But if you like the idea of the "Not for Doggies Dog Chow" I can bring that:)

[anna_66]

I like the dog chow....it's yummy:D

Brad, you could always come again!!

As for food, I have no idea (not a cake, that's for sure-had a little accident last time:o ) But I'll think of something!

[Karen]

What, Brad? You can't come? But I was so looking forward to meetiung Callahan (and Mitchie, too) - oh yeah, and you in person!

[moosmom]

I was THINKING of bringing MooShoo with me for the day. He's very laid back and mello and does well on a harness. He doesn't mind dogs at all and I though it would be nice if everyone could meet him.

I would also bring a BIG carrier to put him in should he get tired or restless.

We had a kitten (Sammi) at the last meeting and he did very well (they had him on the grass in rabbit caging with his food and litterbox in it.)

What do you guys think???? :D :D :D

[ramanth]

I think I'm jealous, that's what I think. :D

[anna_66]

I would "LOVE" to meet Moo:D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Sure, Moo - Cum'on ober!

Bye-da-bye - How fast kan you *RUN*?

:eek: Dad's :mad: !

"Dad" here...
Although they both *live* with a KAT - Cinder & Smokey Have Been Known to give a kat or two a bit of a *run for it's money* when one ventures too close to the Shop.

That said - both should be fine with a Visinting Kat - once introductions are made and Butts Are Swatted if either one gets a bit too excited.

But we can't speak for ALL the Pet Talk Pups, nor any of the "Locals".

Moo might get a lil more attention than he'd *like*; but he should be safe enough in Mom's arms.

Only other worry might be the elements - too warm/cold or sunny... but then he should be OK under the Pavilion cover if the weather gets too extreme.

As for Sammy's visit - he seemed to be OK with everything Outside the Bark Park Yard...
But I don't *think* he ever ventured INside.

Summary - if the weather won't bother him -
bring ole Moo Kat along!

:D

[bnormal]

The boss may be out of town that weekend and if that is the case I just may make it!

:D :D :D

[lizbud]

Phred,

Did you guys know that there's no need to go through
downtown Indianapolis when coming west to east through
Indiana ? We have a I465 loop around the city. It connects
all Interstate routes through Indiana & bypasses the city proper.

http://www.yoursportsdoc.com/media/loc_map465loop.jpg

[moosmom]

Well, I'll have to give it some more thought. I wouldn't bring him into the dog area as it IS their territory. I also don't know much about the other dogs. I would definitely keep him in the pavillion with me and would have a large carrier where he could retreat, should he become restless or tired.

Hmmmmmmm...anybody else care to comment???

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by ramanth
I think I'm jealous, that's what I think. :D


Are you not coming~~~??? :(:confused:

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by moosmom
Well, I'll have to give it some more thought. I wouldn't bring him into the dog area as it IS their territory. I also don't know much about the other dogs. I would definitely keep him in the pavillion with me and would have a large carrier where he could retreat, should he become restless or tired.

Hmmmmmmm...anybody else care to comment???


BRING HIM!!! ;)

[Karen]

Bring Moo! I'd looooove to meet him, as an envoy of the Cat side of Pet Talk! He loves attention at Cat Shows, right? Just think of all the adoration he'll get at a Pet Talk meeting!

And Brad, hope the boss goes away so you can come, too! :) Love to meet those Dobie Boys!

Mugsy, who you thinkin' of bringin'?

[moosmom]

Hi evrybudy,

Dis here's the Mooman. Me and mom were talkin bout goin to da dog park for the holiday. I love ridin in da car and the sun beating down on my skin to keep me warm

Evrybudy has said they want to meet me. I would love to come and party with you guys!!! I am a bury well behaved cat and can party with the best of dem!!

Mom is still thinking bout it. Hopefully, if I beg her enough, she'll give in.

Let's hear it!!!

[anna_66]

PLEEEEEESE!!!!!!! :D

[ramanth]

Originally posted by shais_mom
Are you not coming~~~??? :(:confused:
Sadly I cannot make it. :( I'll be in Atlanta, GA from August 26th - September 1st.

[shais_mom]

AAAWWW Bummer. I didn't know that. We will miss you and Kia girl and Andy.
Have a good trip tho!

[Cataholic]

Let's see, Kimmy, I am so sorry you three won't be able to make it. I guess we will just have to have one more before the winter frost.

Donna- I can tell you that Binx will be ok with Moo....and I would love to see him...so, if it is safe for him, I say, Bring on the MOO!

Food? I just don't know what I will bring....but, I am hungry already.

[cloverfdx]

Looking forward to many, many pics! ......... wish I could be there.
captain, have you heard of the PETS DAY OUT

sunday the 12th of October 2003 10am-4pm

Ballam Park, Cranbourne Rd Frankston Mel Ref 103 B5

we will be at that for a flyball competition, just wondering if any of us fellow Victorians will be there?

Mini PT meeting?????????just a thought:D

[bnormal]

Donna, just so I understand, your thinking of bringing a kitty and your wondering if the pooches will be cool with it?

I can honestly tell you that Callihan and Mitchy love the taste of cat....;)

Of course I'm kidding! We have a cat and they don't bother her at all!

:D :D :D

[moosmom]

Well, I guess that answers my question :D :D. Looks like me and Moo will be there with bells on :D.

I'm also gonna post a poll in the Dog section to see who else would like to vote.

See you then!! ;)

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by bnormal


Of course I'm kidding! We have a cat and they don't bother her at all!

:D :D :D


Ahem!
I didn't know you have a cat!!! I want details!!!!!
:eek: :D :cool: :p ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

We were out at the Dog Park last night, and so I must say...bring bug spray!!! The mosquitoes are awful!!! It shouldn't be too bad, if the sun stays out, but if it is cloudy, watch out!!!


The parks department is inprocess of adding water, inside the gates!!! The whole has been dug for a few weeks, but nothing more has been done. Maybe by Labor Day weekend we'll have water?

[anna_66]

If the mosquitos are anything like they are here, we'll need lots of bug spray:eek:

Now, when you say they are adding water, do you mean like a pool or something for the dogs? If so that would be awesome!

[shais_mom]

Anna,
I think they are putting in access to a hydrant inside the park so we don't have to walk all the way to the bathroom.


:)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by anna_66
Now, when you say they are adding water,
do you mean like a pool or something for the dogs?

Last we heard, the Parks Folks had plans to add another
combination Water Fountain and Faucet...
similar to the heavy duty one next to the
Human's "Potty".

I don't think they're too *hep* on digging a
*swimmin pool* for the 4-Paws. :rolleyes:

[captain]

Originally posted by cloverfdx
captain, have you heard of the PETS DAY OUT

sunday the 12th of October 2003 10am-4pm

Ballam Park, Cranbourne Rd Frankston Mel Ref 103 B5

we will be at that for a flyball competition, just wondering if any of us fellow Victorians will be there?

Mini PT meeting?????????just a thought:D

Oooo, ooo - nope, had not heard of that. Sounds like a great idea, .............. let me check the calendar!!! Would only bring Captain tho - so many dogs stresses Ruby out!
Miss Meow and Henry's mummy might want in too!!

Will PM now!

[captain]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Last we heard, the Parks Folks had plans to add another
combination Water Fountain and Faucet...
similar to the heavy duty one next to the
Human's "Potty".

I don't think they're too *hep* on digging a
*swimmin pool* for the 4-Paws. :rolleyes:

.... but what a thought if they WERE planning that for the poochies!!!!
Don't know why not ..............:p :D

[anna_66]

Originally posted by captain
.... but what a thought if they WERE planning that for the poochies!!!!
Don't know why not ..............:p :D
My thoughts exactly!!:D

[cloverfdx]

Oooo, ooo - nope, had not heard of that. Sounds like a great idea, .............. let me check the calendar!!! Would only bring Captain tho - so many dogs stresses Ruby out!

aww poor ruby, but that would be great if we could get a few people together :D


Miss Meow and Henry's mummy might want in too!!
awsome, it would be a good day and hopefully the weather would be a bit better then :)

[moosmom]

bnormal,


I can honestly tell you that Callihan and Mitchy love the taste of cat....

Yeah, they taste like chicken, right????? :D :D :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

LESS than 2 weeks to go!

As a reminder - the instructions for seeing a MapQuest map and obtaining the MapQuest Driving Directions to the Findlay Dog Park are shown on
Page 3 of THIS POST (dated 7/25/2003). (http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30450&perpage=20&highlight=Findlay&pagenumber=3)

When we get a little closer, we'll post the corrections to the MapQuest Routing to guide everyone around the construction detour at InterState 75 and Route 12.

Anyone not sure where they are going?
Post your questions here ~
We've held this Gathurin several times - and
we never :eek: *LOST* anyone yet! :D

An don't furget, FurKidz -
Invite Yur Hoominz to come along, too!

:D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by shais_mom
Head Count and tentative 'what are ya bringing'??

Keegan and I are not sure what we are bringing yet...

Suggestion:

Let's keep the plans on this thread -
so anyone who's not sure what it's all about can
read back up in the thread.

Cinder & Smokey will bring Dad (Phred)...

We'll do COOKIES! :D
And bring some Pop & Ice, too.

Are we going to plan a meat & hot dogs course?

[zippy-kat]

If I were there I'd bring a cake -- Aug 31 would've been Miz Sophie's third burstday. It's also MOFF's Leonardo's burstday!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
If I were there I'd bring a cake --
Aug 31 would've been Miz Sophie's third burstday.

:( {{{HUGGS}}} Zippy...

Tell ya what -
YOU come up to Findlay an WE'LL Bake da Cake!! :D

[moosmom]

Phred,


We'll do COOKIES!

You're my HERO!!! MooShoo LOVES cookies!!!

I hope Molly and Mike still plan on coming. In any case, I'm gonna bring the 5,000 BTU AC with me to donate to them in case they DO come.

I'll probably bring some hotdogs and hamburgs plus rolls.

Moo is SO excited about the trip and meeting everyone that I talk so much about. He's planning on dressing for the occasion too!

Does anyone know if Karen and Paul are still coming out from Massachusetts???

Can't wait guys!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so jealous....again. Seems everyone on PT is getting together these days and meeting everybody else. We've got the Florida gathering, the international gathering, the Bark Park gathering, and those are only the ones I've seen today! The sad part is.....I can't make it to any of them! :(

I would just love to mee the Mooman! Not to mention Karen and Paul. :(

Yep, gotta retire one of these days and get rid of this ball and chain they call a job. ;) :rolleyes: :D

Have a great time everyone, and remember, pictures, pictures, pictures!!! :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by moosmom
Does anyone know if Karen and Paul
are still coming out from Massachusetts???

We haven't heard that they aren't planning to come...

So let's hope that they WILL be there! ;)

How bout it, Miz Mayor!
Youze Guys still planin to Head West for Next Sunday??

[Cincy'sMom]

We are planning on being there, aslong as things are going okay here ( We'll be doggysitting two GSD's, but they are n't going to come to the Park).

Let me do some thinking on the food....

[anna_66]

And guess who's coming with me????

My mom!! She's going to be spending the week with me, sooo....:D

And as for food, I'll try to make a cake again, maybe with mom here, it will turn out;)

[Karen]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
We haven't heard that they aren't planning to come...

So let's hope that they WILL be there! ;)

How bout it, Miz Mayor!
Youze Guys still planin to Head West for Next Sunday??


We're still hoping to come ... got the car it's check-up today, have lotsa work to do before then ... but we're hoping to!

Is anyone else coming from a distance? Is there some hotel/motel where other folks are staying who aren't local?

[4 Dog Mother]

Me and the 3 boys will be there (Jack, Taggert & Snoopy) but I have no idea yet what I will bring. Maybe potato salad again.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Karen
We're still hoping to come ...

Is anyone else coming from a distance?
Is there some hotel/motel where other folks are staying...?

OH GOODIE! Da Mayor is a-commin! :)

As for anyone else stayin in a Rent-a-Bed...
Don't *think* anyone else is doin a sleep-over.

There are several motels on I-75 near Findlay - check on the Web for FINDLAY, Ohio.
And you might consider driving part way home Sunday evening;
then stay at a different motel on the way whenever you get tired. You'll be driving on main east/west routes - so there will be LOTS of motels available.

[moosmom]

YIPPEE!!!!!!! Mr & Mz Mayor are a cummin!!!

I'll pick up some hotdogs and hamburgs and buns as well.


Yo Phred,

Make sure you bring them cookies!! MooShoo has his heart set on them (so do I ;) )

Can't wait till next weekend!!!!

Anyone know if Molly and Mike are going to make it?? I just want to know so's I can throw the AC in my trunk for the shelter.

[mugsy]

Yes, we are coming. We will bring brats again (no, not kids....bratwurst lol). We are bringing DeeDee and Shawna this time. Just please everyone who is coming, don't approach DeeDee until she gets used to you, she is a fear biter, but she is getting better and we would like to test her. We are also bringing our friends Tammy and Andy and their 2 dogs (one is still officially a Cobb Care foster) Zeus (GSD pup) and Ruthie (hound from CC). They are going to bring something, but don't know what yet.

[Cincy'sMom]

Just a wuick not to everyone ( Molly, Anna, Jo) who will be coming from the Southup I-75--Route 12 (Exit 157) is still closed. The best way is to go up to Exit 161. Please PM if you need directions...

[shais_mom]

Are Johanna and Leslie coming?
:)
Think I am gonna bring Ramen Noodle salad

[K9karen]

I am so jealous just reading about your meeting! So many of my most favorite PT people all in one place!!! I'll be thinking of you all day!! Take lots and lots of pictures! I want to see everybody and their kids!!!! Karen and Paul are great! I had the pleasure of meeting them, lucky me!!! Have tons of fun!!!!! Wish I could give you guys hugs in person!!! :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Johanna & BINX are coming for sure! :D

Although Mr Binx may be on Restricted Romp & Play :( ~
Seems he managed to :eek: Strain / Sprain a paw or leg.
He's been to the White Coat and is on medication; which seems to be working. Johanna reported that the Binx was tearing up the house this morning - running around and *bouncing* off the furniture.
"Light Activity"?? Binx must not have been lissnin when the Vet said that!

Leslie said a long time ago she was bringing Grahan & Kersey to the next Bark Park Meeting - but she hasn't confirmed that on this thread.
Hey LESLIE!! We all hope you're bringing the FurKids this weekend!!

Who else haven't we heard from??

[shais_mom]

Brad and Jenny and Calli and Mitchy

[Cinder & Smoke]

Last post from Brad about the Meeting was on 8/06...


Originally posted by bnormal
The boss may be out of town that weekend and
if that is the case I just may make it!

:D :D :D

Hope they can sneak over! :p

[moosmom]

I talked to Leslie last week and she said she was planning on being there. I'll give her a call today to confirm it.

[Cinder & Smoke]

First: Reference materials for
*Finding* the Dawg'z BarkPark in Hancock Parks - Findlay, Ohio
GO BACK to Page 3 OF THIS THREAD to learn how to get a MapQuest map of the Findlay Dog Park area...
MapQuest info - Page 3 of THIS THREAD (http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30450&perpage=20&pagenumber=3)

Interstate 75 DETOURS ~
Exit #157 / Ohio Route 12 EXIT is CLOSED
for Southbound I-75 Traffic!!

This will effect Karen & Paul, MoosMom, all the Michigan Gang ~
Anyone who uses I-75 Southbound to Findlay!

1) Exit I-75 at Exit # 161 / "Highway 99"

2) Turn Left heading EAST onto Highway 99

3) Cross over (straight thru) North Main Street
4) Cross over set of Railroad Tracks
5) Highway 99 bends right - follow it
6) then Highway 99 turns off sharply to the Left - DON'T turn with 99...

7) Continue STRAIGHT onto "Highway 212"
8) Follow 212 (Cross Highway 18; pass Bright Road)

9) 212 changes from 4-lane to 2-lane...

10) Follow 212 to STOP sign at Highway 236
11) TURN RIGHT onto Highway 236 (you're going south, now)

12) STAY ON 236 going south...

You'll pass through 2 stop lights, 1 at Sate Route 12 and 1 at US Route 224. At the 224 intersection there will be a Walmart on your right (just a point of reference).

Continue south on 236 until you come to a STOP sign.
At this point 236 T's into the side of State Route 568.

13) Turn LEFT onto OH-568 follow OH-568 to the east...
.. you're in the "country" now :)..
.. go about 1.5 miles and *Watch* for two
.."Hancock Parks/RiverBend Park" signs on the right

14) Turn RIGHT onto MARION TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY 241.

15) cross a "rickity old bridge" to the Stop sign.

16) Turn LEFT onto TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY 208.

17) Enter the RiverBend Park...
... Drive past a Ranger Station on your left
... The road turns 90 degrees right

18) Slow Down - turn Right into the Bark Park & "The Lodge" parking lot,
... just after that bend in the road.

"Our" Pavilion #7 is the First One on the right inside the parking lot.

SPECIAL NOTE:
There is some "confusion" on "terms" used by MapQuest :eek:...
They confuse "County Road and County Highway"
with TOWNSHIP Road and Highway"... :rolleyes: !
It doesn't matter!! :D
The Important thing is The NUMBER (99, 212, 236, etc)
NONE of the NUMBERS are used twice (Thanks, God!!)

When you look at MapQuest - "County" and "Township" road numbers BOTH appear in lil Square Boxes...
No matter what *I* called it - if the Number on the sign matches with the turn directions above - You're on the right road!
"ONLY in Ohio!" :rolleyes:

ANYONE...
Who wants a turn-by-turn MapQuest routing from their home ~
PM "Cinder & Smoke" with your request.
We'll need a "Starting Location" (Town Name, Zip Code, and the cross streets of a major intersection near your home).
Best way to deliver it is to your E-Mail (NOT a PM).

**Drive SAFE** Lotta Traffic out there this weekend!!

/s/ Phred

[Cinder & Smoke]

First: Reference materials for
*Finding* the Dawg'z BarkPark in Hancock Parks - Findlay, Ohio
GO BACK to Page 3 OF THIS THREAD to learn how to get a MapQuest map of the Findlay Dog Park area...
MapQuest info - Page 3 of THIS THREAD (http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30450&perpage=20&pagenumber=3)

Interstate 75 ~
Exit #157 / "Ohio Route 12" EXIT is
*** OPEN *** :D
for NORTHbound I-75 Traffic!!

This will effect Mike & Mugsy, Anna, possibly Cataholic ~
Anyone who uses I-75 NORTHbound to Findlay!

1) Exit I-75 at Exit # 157 / "Ohio Rte 12"
.. It's a lil "torn up", but ODOT ASSURED me that
.. northbound I-75 CAN Exit and drive east into town!

2) Turn RIGHT heading EAST onto Findlay on Ohio 12
3) Turn RIGHT (south) at the Traffic Light at "Main St"
.. note: Route 12 goes left (north) here - don't follow it
.. route sign will probably say "OH 37 South"
.. don't fuss - just Turn Right on Main St!

4) South on Main St for two blocks - BE IN the LEFT Lane!

5) TURN LEFT onto OHIO 568 EAST

6) STAY ON 568 going East
.. you're In the City for about 3 miles
.. now you're In the Country :)..

.. continue on 568 another 1.5 miles and *Watch* for two
.."Hancock Parks/RiverBend Park" signs on the right

7) Turn RIGHT onto MARION TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY 241.

8) cross a "rickity old bridge" to the Stop sign.

9) Turn LEFT onto TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY 208.

10) Enter the RiverBend Park...
... Drive past a Ranger Station on your left
... The road turns 90 degrees right

11) Slow Down - turn Right into the Bark Park & "The Lodge" parking lot,
... just after that bend in the road.

"Our" Pavilion #7 is the First One on the right inside the parking lot.

ANYONE...
Who wants a turn-by-turn MapQuest routing from their home ~
PM "Cinder & Smoke" with your request.
We'll need a "Starting Location" (Town Name, Zip Code, and the cross streets of a major intersection near your home).
Best way to deliver it is to your E-Mail (NOT a PM).

**Drive SAFE** Lotta Traffic out there this weekend!!

/s/ Phred

JOHANNA/Cataholic:
If you come straight from Home -
THIS is your "regular route"...
IF you're Picking Up Passengers... get me the "pick-up location"
and I'll E-mail you the whole new route. ;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Is ANYbody *reading* this stuff?? :confused:

Or am I just entertaining myself here alone? :(

KAREN & PAUL ~ ~

Are you two going to Come on Sat/Sunday??

MIKE & MOLLY ~
WE'LL Bring the forgotten at the pavilion last time bag of Charcoal!

ONE more bag and 2 jugs of Lighter Juze be enough??
Or two more bags of charcoal??
------------------

BRAD????

Leslie???

Liz (LizBud) is going to *try* to make it too! :D

(Depends upon her getting off being On Call over the weekend.)
Just COME, Liz - you can tell em on Tuesday that
da Kat musta knocked the phone off hook - "Phone never rang... :rolleyes:"

[Freckles]

DON'T FORGET
CAMERAS,
FILM or FLASHCARDS,
FRESH BATTERIES.

Those of us staying home need to be informed of all festivities!

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Is ANYbody *reading* this stuff?? :confused:

Or am I just entertaining myself here alone? :(



We're reading...you are just doing such a good job keeping everybody updated, we dont have anything to say :)

Got remember to buy more batteries and clear the memory cards!!!

See everybody Sunday!!!

[Karen]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Is ANYbody *reading* this stuff?? :confused:

Or am I just entertaining myself here alone? :(

[b]KAREN & PAUL ~ ~

Are you two going to Come on Sat/Sunday??

So far planning on driving out Saturday to be there for Sunday, looking forward to meeting so many of you! :) (We have not yet told Miss Hoppy, but she will be staying home to guard the house.)

[4 Dog Mother]

Phred, I check every time I am on. It's just that I don't need to know how to get there. The only think I have to remember to route Amy away from all the horses. :rolleyes:

But you sure do a good job on getting every one there! Thanks for your continual updated information. By the way, it is suppose to be sunny on Sunday but only a high of about 75 which sounds pretty good to me. But don't forget the bug spray everyone. The mosquitoes and sweat bees are quite bad in the shade and when the sun is hiding!!! The stuff with a higher percentage of Deet works the best. At least 7% if you prefer not to go home with all kinds of little welts.

[Cinder & Smoke]

:D

Don't *flatter* Dad so much, 4/5 Dog Mom & Cincy's Mom...
Hiz hed will swell up so big he won't fit inna kar! :p
Roger onna Buggy Spray anna SunnyShine :) :D !

KAREN - PM commin up your way purdy quick...

LESLIE ?? (Maybe Graham will notice & answer.)

BRAD ?? (Any Dobies watchin the screen??)

ANNA 66 & LIZ ~
Your stuff is inna mail -
send us a PM when you get it.

[anna_66]

Yep, got it...thanks!

I'll be looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday:D

I'm with Phred, just come Liz...pleeeze:)

[mugsy]

You're amazing Phred!! Wunder Phred!! I think maybe 2 bags and 2 bottles might be good and then if it's too much then we can save it until next time! I'm glad that 12 is open, that will shorten it by at least a few minutes.

Hey Freckles....was that aimed at me about the cameras???? ;) :p :D

We need to get more batteries and clear the card, but, that's Mike's job.

[moosmom]

Hey Molly,

Can you use the 5,000 BTU for the shelter?? Let me know so I know whether to lug it down the stairs and put it in my trunk.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday. I may be a little late as that is my day at the shelter but I usually go in at 8 an am out by 11, depending on how many babies are in there.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
:confused:
LESLIE ?? (Maybe Graham will notice & answer.)

BRAD ?? (Any Dobies watchin the screen??)


We STILL got two missing from the Check In... :(

Mugsy ~ Roger onna Fire Stuff -
2 Baggies C-coal an 2 Jugz of Fiur Juze! ;)

ReMembur the Buggie Spray - Heavy onna *DEET*!

SUNN Danze should be practiced at every opportunitee!!

And a reminder!
PRAYERS Needed for Liz's lil Kitty SUGAR
who's inna Hoppsbittel. :(

Visit Please say a Prayer for my Sugar (http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33200) to offer
your support to Liz!

[moosmom]

I tried calling Leslie twice, leaving a message both times asking her if she plans on going on Sunday. I haven't heard from her yet. If I do, I'll let ya know.

[mugsy]

Donna,

Your offer of the AC is too kind, however, there is no shelter anymore. We are regrouping and trying for a new building. We are looking for funding and cash donations at this time for a building fund. It's truly enough just to see my friends again. Thanks again!

Phred,

You are the greatest!! Do we need to bring hamburger too?? Let me know so we can make up some patties.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by mugsy
Do we need to bring hamburger too??
Let me know so we can make up some patties.

Yur askin DAD? :confused:

Dad finks a Klown named MickyD kooks burgerz;
then handz em out da drive-up winnow inna bag...
:rolleyes:

Ask summa da GURLZ! ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

I tink Donna had said she would bering some Hot dogs and hamburgers...don't know if that is still in her plans or not. I can pick up some burgers if need be...you and Mike don't need to get all the meat :)

[moosmom]

I picked up 12 hamburg patties and 20 hotdogs as well as rolls.

I talked to Leslie tonight. She and I are driving up together with Graham, Kersey, and MooShoo.

If there's anything else you need me to get, let me know.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Here's what WE got so far...

2 large baggiez CharKoal
2 jugs Fiur Juze to start da fiur
1 jugga Ketchup
1 jugga Brown Mustard
6 plastik Platez/knife/fork/spoon
1 pr Kookin Tongz
20 plastik 16 oz Kups
24 'Nilla Coke
12 Icy Tea
12 Sprite

We'll pack az mucha da Pop inna kooler wiff ice as will fit; an bring
all da rest ta drink wiff ice inna kup.

an enuff *stuff* fur 3 batchez of Dad's Kookiez! :)
Annnd - we eben membered da EGGz dis tyme!
No frantil 10 a-klok Saturday Nite 30 mile trip to round up 3 EGGz! :p

We'll try to find da boxa Baby Wipez da Kat hates.

Thingz that mitta been left over frum last tyme; but that we otta have -

Papur Towelz
NappyKinz
Paper/Plastic plates
plastik Forkz & Spoonz (TWO storez sold OUT here!) :mad:

Sumbuddie gotz a Unyin or two ta chop up?

Iffin nunbuddie thuk about theze things, we kan run out tamorrow an
pick em up - jest let us know.

How bout SUMbuddie close to da BarkPark fetch a kupla extree
bagz of *ICE*??

Hey Smoke ~ we otta pick up a Bib fur Dad.
Don'cha jest *hate* it when we gotta walk round in publik wiff him
when he'z got :p ketchup juze dribbuled down his shirtskin!?
Oh well ~ whut'sa piknik wiffout a few spillz? :rolleyes:

[Cinder & Smoke]

Thursday Night Weather Guess for Findlay, OH:
Issued 9:00pm EDT -- Thu, Aug 28, 2003

Friday night:
.. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight,
.. then partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.. North winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Saturday:
.. Partly cloudy and cooler. Highs in the lower 70s.

Saturday night:
.. Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.

Sunday:
..Partly cloudy. :)
..Highs in the lower 70s. :)

Sunday night:
.. Partly cloudy.
.. Lows 50 to 55. :eek:
.. Dawggiez - bring yur sweatur -
.. 2-Leggurz will prolly be hoggin da fiur! :p

Labor day:
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.

Hey ~ We can live with that!!

But keep doin the SUNN :) DANZE!
(We don't wanna take any *chances*!)

[shais_mom]

I will do the ice duty!
I still have a bag left over from last time and I will stop for more!

[anna_66]

I've got plenty of plastic silverware I can bring also.

[4 Dog Mother]

I'll bring Papur Towelz, Nappykinz and paper plates.

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by 4 Dog Mother
I'll bring Papur Towelz, Nappykinz and paper plates.

DON"T FORGET THE TATER SALAD!!!

:D

[RobiLee]

Hello All!

I live in Ohio also and am thinking of going to Findlay to join everyone. I am relatively new to pet talk, so I'm not sure what this is all about. What do I need to do and what do I need to bring? It sounds like a fun day and something for us to do with our new pup, Katie. I'll have to look up how far away Findlay is though. Katie does well in the car but we have never taken long rides with her so I'm not for surre how she would do. Well, make sure you fill me in with all the details. Thanks!

Have a great evening....Robin

[Cincy'sMom]

Hi Robin!

You are welcome to join us on Sunday! Basically, we just all get together at the dog park and have fun...not much needed to do. Everyone usually brings something to share (can be anything from a bag of chips to T-bone steaks if you want!)

Where in Ohio are you at? ( If you'd rather not post it here, PM me) One way or another, we can get you directions from where you are!


Hope we'll see you Sunday!!

[Cataholic]

I still haven't rung in with what to bring...

ANY SUGGESTIONS?

[Karen]

Binx!

Oh, you mean besides him? ;)

Well, maybe you should PM Phred or Cincy'sMom!

[4 Dog Mother]

DON"T FORGET THE TATER SALAD!!!

Staci, I won't forget the potato salad. Got the fixings for it today!!! Will probably bring some brownies too for the true chocholics!!:)
and the plates, napkins, paper towels, and doggies and doggy treats and......

[mugsy]

I think Tammy and Andy are bringing a veggie tray, but, I'm not totally sure. It seems like we always have plenty-o desserts but not much of the salady stuff. How's that for a suggestion Jo?

Hope you will be able to make it Robin. We love new people and poochies.

If I can manage to remember, we'll get some wet wipes or something like Purell to clean up.

[RobiLee]

Hi Again!

I live in Chillicothe. Would love to have some directions to the park. I figure its about a 3 hour drive. We are thinking about coming. It would be my husband, me and our 5 month old akita, Katie. I would love to meet everyone, especially all the fur faces!!

Thanks everyone....Robin

[mugsy]

Robin,

Hey, Phred posted the directions on page 8 of this thread. I hope that helps. We usually meet at noon Ohio time. Last time I had a brain fart and forgot about the time change and we were late!! lol Mike and I are coming from Indiana.

[Karen]

Originally posted by RobiLee
Hi Again!

I live in Chillicothe. Would love to have some directions to the park. I figure its about a 3 hour drive. We are thinking about coming. It would be my husband, me and our 5 month old akita, Katie. I would love to meet everyone, especially all the fur faces!!

Thanks everyone....Robin

Oh, do come! We'd love to meet Katie - and you, too of course! :) This will be the first Ohio Pet Talk meeting Paul and I have been able to go to (we're driving out from Massachusetts), so the more the merrier! :)

[Freckles]

And be sure to take lots of group people pictures! Last time there were lots of dog (and cat) pictures but not so many people pics. :)

[moosmom]

Oh yes, please come!!! I'd love to see Katie and so would MooShoo. I hope you don't mind non-fur kids. Moo is my cat/dog. He's actually a Sphynx who acts like a Chihuahua.

I'm also bringing a new friend...his name his Carl the Cone. I rescued hom tonight from a street corner. He'll be staying with me for a while.

THE MORE CHOCOLATE, THE MERIER!!!!! :D :D :D

BTW, will someone PLEASE remind me to give some money to whoever's permit we're using for the park? Last time I left without chipping in. I had a sick bunny with me so I had my mind on other things.

[anna_66]

Originally posted by RobiLee
I would love to meet everyone, especially all the fur faces!!

And we'd love to meet you and Katie, please do come!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by RobiLee
I live in Chillicothe.
Would love to have some directions to the park.

/s/ Robin

Robin ~
You need "The Southern Route; via Columbus", which hasn't been posted yet. :rolleyes:
Here ya Go! >>>

1: Start out going East on US-50/ W MAIN ST/
.. OH-104 toward OH-772/ S PAINT ST. 0.44 miles

2: Turn LEFT onto N BRIDGE ST/ US-23 BL N/
.. OH-159 N. Continue to follow N BRIDGE ST/ OH-159 N. 3.86 miles

3: Merge onto US-23 NORTH via the ramp- on the left. 34.20 miles

4: Merge onto I-270 WEST toward I-71 / COLUMBUS. 2.51 miles

5: Merge onto I-71 N via exit number 55 toward COLUMBUS. 4.41 miles

6: Take OH-315 N toward INDIANAPOLIS. 11.79 miles

7: Merge onto I-270 E toward WESTERVILLE. 0.63 miles

8: Merge onto US-23 N via exit number 23 toward DELAWARE. 66.99 miles

BEWARE the 55 mph zones!! Smokey da Bear :eek: is *watching*!

9: Stay straight to go onto OH-15 West.
.. THIS is where US- 23 just "morphs" into Ohio- 15 West
.. don't do anything except keep driving straight
.. (and don't "follow" US-23!! It doesn't vanish -
.. 23 turns off to the north by itself.)

** NOTE what your odometer mileage is here as 23 turns into Ohio 15 !

Go about 7.5 to 8 miles on Ohio 15; then
.. SLOW Down as much as you can without getting trampled...

10: *watch* for a line of Pine Trees paralleling the highway on your right

.. *watch* for an advance sign for TOWNSHIP Road # 190
... the turn (a Right) is hard to spot at 65 mph...
... and it's NOT a high speed turn, either!!

Turn RIGHT onto TOWNSHIP ROAD 190. (a lil dinky 2 laner)

11: Go straight North on Twp 190 - go about 2 miles on 190
.. pass Twp 173
.. pass Twp 174 (on the right, only)
.. pass Twp 202 (a cross road)

.. to the STOP Sign at Township 205

12: Turn LEFT onto Twp 205; and go about 1 mile...

13: Turn RIGHT (north) onto TOWNSHIP 244 - go about 1 mile to
.. the STOP Sign at the Tee intersection with Township 207

14: Turn LEFT (west) onto TOWNSHIP 207...

.. you'll cross a lil Rickity Bridge;
.. and you're *looking* at the Findlay Reservoir! (The BIG Dirt Pile!)
.. turn RIGHT (cuz you have to to follow the road!)
.. then drive North beside the Reservoir for about 1/2 mile.

15: Twp 207 turns off to the left to follow across the north end of the Reservoir.

YOU drive STRAIGHT (now on TWP 208) and Enter the RiverBend Park

16: SLOW Down when you see "the Lodge" on the left...
.. pass "the Lodge" Building and turn LEFT into the Parking Lot.

"Our" Pavilion # 7 is the first one on the right
after you enter the parking lot.
------------------------------------------------
Total Estimated Time: 3 hours, 11 minutes
Total Distance: 137.00 miles
-------------------------------------------------

If you PM me at "Cinder & Smoke" with your E-mail Address;
I can mail you the MapQuest Maps that go along with these directions.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by moosmom
I'm also bringing a new friend...
his name his Carl the Cone.
I rescued hom tonight from a street corner.
He'll be staying with me for a while.


:cool:
Karl, da Kone, got hizself a new Neck Belt an a Leashy??

Wudint want him to get BUSTED fur bein off-leash affore
he getz inna Park! :p

[RobiLee]

Hey there Donna,

I can't wait to meet you and am thrilled to get to meet MooShoo. I don't think I have ever met a Sphynx before. Definitely looking forward to it.

See ya soon...Robin

[mugsy]

Yeah, Robin is coming!!!

[Cataholic]

Read things, Johanna, Read things!! Then you won't bother sending people pms when the directions have already been posted.....so, Robilee- follow what Phred said....didn't I tell you he was the best with the directions?

[mugsy]

So! Jo! What are you bringing?? hehehehe <eg>:D

[puppygrrl4eva7]

Ringo and I can't wait! We'll be coming with Jo:D What about Brad?, He deleted his Sig, and His title thingey says Gone:( Did he leave Pet Talk? Mitchy and Cali were such loveable poochies:)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Here's the current forecast for FINDLAY, Ohio ~

Issued 3:00pm EDT -- Sat, Aug 30, 2003

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. .. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday:
.. Mostly sunny. :)
.. Highs in the lower 70s. :cool:
.. Light and variable winds.
.. Sun SETS at 8:09 PM

Sunday night:
.. Partly cloudy.
.. Lows in the mid 50s.
.. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Labor day: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

W:)W! Sounds like a Totally NICE DAY!!

[RobiLee]

You mean I get to meet Ringo too. Cool! Ringo is the cutest thing! I'm really looking forward to tomorrow and can't wait to meet everyone!

See ya soon....Robin

[Karen]

Originally posted by puppygrrl4eva7
Ringo and I can't wait! We'll be coming with Jo:D What about Brad?, He deleted his Sig, and His title thingey says Gone:( Did he leave Pet Talk? Mitchy and Cali were such loveable poochies:)

Brad said he probably won't be able to make it this time (health reasons) but that he misses Pet Talk and will be back soon. I hope he comes anyway - I'd so like to meet Callihan! And Mitchel and Brad and everyone! But Callihan, as the very first ever Pet of the Day, would be neat to meet!

[lizbud]

Does anyone know if Ohio is 1hr ahead of Indiana time wise?
It is now 8:29pm in Indy. Thanks. Liz.

[RobiLee]

Liz,

Yes, I think that Ohio is 1 hour ahead of Indiana time. I think so anyway...lol.

Hope to see ya there...Robin

[lizbud]

RobiLee,

What time is it there right now?

[RobiLee]

It is 9:50pm here. Is that an hour ahead of you?

[lizbud]

Yes it is & thanks very much for the info.:)

[sammi]

You guys have a great time!!!!! Darn, I wish I was going too:(

[Karen]

Originally posted by sammi
You guys have a great time!!!!! Darn, I wish I was going too:(

We wish you were here, too! Even though between you and Mugsy there'd be "real name" confusion ... is Mike at the big Harley gathering this weekend?

[ChrisH]

Everyone, have safe journeys and GREAT time!:) (as I am sure you will!:D)

Already looking forward to seeing the pictures and reading the reports!:D

:) :) :) :)
Chris

[Randi]

We hope you're all having a great time! Envious? Of course!! ;) ;)

Tell us all about it when you get back - and pics, please!! :D

Confused about the timediff. - click here! (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/)

[tatsxxx11]

Have a great time everyone, humans and furry ones, cone heads and Sphynx's!:D Just don't forget the camera!!:) And be safe!!!

[moosmom]

I've got my camera ready, both sets of batteries charged and ready to go! I'm also bringing Moo's sweater. Right now it seems a little cool, although it's only 8:19 a.m. here. I'm getting excited!!

[mugsy]

Our camera is packed and buried in the storage unit for Cobb Care and we can't find it! Tammy didn't realize that the camera was ours and when she packed up the office, she packed the camera and I didn't think to ask her about it until it was too late. Mike and I were over there at 11:30 last night trying to find it, but, to no avail. I guess we will just have to depend on everyone else's pictures again. :(

See you all soon!!

[Karen]

We're in Findlay, got in last night, can't wait to meet you all! We have two cameras with us, and spare batteries for both, don't worry! Can't wait to meet everyone!

[Rachel]

I know people don't often like to have pictures taken of themselves, but it really would be nice to see separate pictures of individual pet talkers with their dogs. {hint, hint}

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm sure just about everyone is on there way by now, but we are just gettin gup...we had a party last night and people here til 3 am!!! I guess we won't make it by noon :)


Just clared the cars, got 3 extra sets of batteries, called dSL so I could get back onthe internet after 1 1/2 days...time tog et ready!!!

See ya all soon!

[Andie]

I'm such a dork I was so caught up in moving and getting settled these last two weeks I totally forgot about the meeting.

*walks to the wall and bangs head repeatly*

[lizbud]

Well, Smokey & I are still here in Indy. We didn't make it.:(

I seriously overslept this morning (by 2 hours). It started raining
last night and hasn't let up yet. It's a cold steady rain, that has
lightened up for maybe 20-30 minutes, only to start again in
earnest. Smokey hates rain & had to be strongly encouraged to
go out & stay out to do his business this morning.I ended up
getting my umbrella & going out with him.He set a new record for
a potty, 45 secs flat.:rolleyes: My two outside cats, Momma &
Baby would not come into the garage last night, so after Smokey
did his business and I fed the indoor kitties & Smokey, I went back outside to call them again. Momma & Baby showed up quick
and were very glad to come in out of the cold rain.Phred provided
excellent directions to the Bark Park & I'm sure I'd be able to find
it easily. Next time, I hope. I'm so sorry things didn't work out
better this time. Hope everyone has a good & safe trip to and
from the park. I'm really bummed.:( Just wait, next Tuesday
when I have to go back to work, it'll be bright & sunny.

[puppygrrl4eva7]

Jo just pulled out of my driveway:( I could talk to her for four more hours lol:D Ringo and I had a great time Sry I didn't get any digital pics:p But Now I'm here eating the leftover Non-Doggie- Dog Chow :) Yum I love it:) I had a great time and My dad said we might come to the next one on the 19th, but it's still just a maybe, since that's my brothers birthday:rolleyes: Anyway I can't wait to see all the Pics Especially the one of Mike and Gabby:D

[mugsy]

Bring your brother Brandee. It's my birthday too. That's why I requested it. Staci's is the next day. Jo is pretty cool isn't she? Sorry you were forced to spend the day with a *gasp* 8th grade teacher! ;)

What a great day it was. We already dropped off the film and will be ready in about an hour with a CD so we should have pictures yet tonight. I can't wait to see everyone's pictures...especially the pictures of Carl the Cone!

Oh btw....everyone take note.... Mike wants a Yorkie! Yeah right...he who says that Jessie is the smallest dog he would ever own. I guess Ringo changed his mind.

[captain]

YAY .............. we in Ozland are WAITING for pics ...........

I'd like to say PATIENTLY ......... but I would be LYING!!!!! :D

Mike and a Yorkie ......... OK ....... :eek: :D :D

[mugsy]

Scary isn't it??? lol He says he only wants one because it would fit in his pocket. Yeah right! ;)

[captain]

I know why he wants one ............. doesn't Mike have a Harley?

A Yorkie would fit on the fuel tank and he could ride around with it !!! (but also, YES it would fit in his pocket!!!)

Harley with a Yorkie on it ............ better buy a really MEAN looking collar!!!!! :D

[mugsy]

No Harley, just a Honda! lol

[captain]

Originally posted by mugsy
No Harley, just a Honda! lol

Starts with the same letter .............. :D
AND Yorkie will fit on that fuel tank too!

[RobiLee]

Hi All

Just wanted to say we had a great time! Loved meeting all the people and the dogs and Mooshoo too! What a great group. :) Katie was exhausted and climbed down on the floor of the truck and slept all the way home. I'm pretty sure she had a great time too...lol...she is fast asleep right now also. I'm with Mike..I wanna a Yorkie also! See what you started Ringo. :p BTW...I would have liked to have snuck Shawna home with me also. Such a sweetie and so gentle! I absolutely loved them all. It was such a treat to sit and just watch them play and I was amazed at how they all got along. What a fantastic day!!

:) Robin :)

P.S. Yummy....I just took a bite of one of Phred's cookies ( I snuck a few home with me). Phred not only gives out good directions, he makes awesome cookies also! Yum! Yum! Yum!

[mugsy]

Robin,

You would have had a fight on your hands for Shawna!! lol You and Mike also share a love for Phred's cookies. We, also, took a few home. Shawna helped herself to a few too on the way home! :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Well we are home now, and I'll start uploading the pictures...

Christy (Dakota'sMommy) is on the phone now, saying where's all the pictures?!?!

Ringo will give anyone who meets him the Yorkie bug! What a little cutie!!! I think everyone should have a big black dog...and a little pocket pooch :)


Shawna was a sweetheart and so was DeeDee. And Billy too...but he wasn't quite as social with the humans. And Katie was great for a first exposure to an Akita...what a cutie...okay I'll sum it up...all the dogs are wonderful :D

[Cataholic]

What another GREAT time! I really enjoyed riding up with Baylee, we talked and talked, and the time just flew. Too bad she can't drive yet! (on the roads that is). I am trying to upload images to Imagestation right now, but, too slow...and I am too tired. Binx hasn't moved a muscle, other than to devour 4 cups of food. He already misses his new friend, Ruthie.

Phred just called...he, Karen, Paul, Amy and Ralph (maybe more) didn't leave til 830pm! OMG!! Party animals!!!!!

More, tomorrow...

[captain]

Cincy's Mum

If I said I LOVED YOU because you ar posting pics so soon ...... would you mind????? :D

Cataholic - POST THOSE PICS of the beautiful Binxy Boy!!!! Waddya mean TIRED?????

[Cincy'sMom]

Actaully Jo, we left about 7...Phred, Staci, my mom and karen and Paul were all still there...we aren't quite the parties they are ;)


Michelle- you can say you loveme, it's okay :) All 60+ of my pics are loaded onthe 'puter...just depends on imagestation now. If it's too slow, I'll "attach" a few...in fact here's one just for you...


( L to R) Riley, a "local", Spot, Snoopy

[captain]

Ooooooooo - Spotties. Thanks so much.
Isn't Spot so good. :D

The DeliDog is gonna love that pic too!

Who are the people?

drumming fingers in anticipation of Imagestation .............. :D

[Cincy'sMom]

My mom ( 4 Dog Mother) is holding Riley and my husband (Sadie'sDad) has Snoopy. Spot was surprisingly good...he usually does not sit still for a camera :)

[shais_mom]

Yea I left around 730. Karen Paul and Phred were still there.
Did Phred call from his car? He shouldn't be home yet?
I have my pics uploaded to shutterfly.
Here is the link.




http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b3293e888403

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm still uploading, but here's a few...

Katie in the ice, Binx and Ruthie playing
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p409c321daf4a660cb85268e249d85a75/fb3955a5.jpg

Taggert and Billy:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p4240f5286af5aa252696b61381858ce9/fb395560.jpg

Staci ( shais_mom)and Leslie (AdoreMy Dogs) w/ Shawna
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p0b37e3272acc0a7ca1631704c10c1d7d/fb395549.jpg

Snoopy and DeeDee
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/pfe3f3bf3eeecd0e0dd5075ae6e36220d/fb3954f3.jpg

[aly]

Staci wins the prize for fastest pics! :) Now who is gonna win for most pics? C'mon guys! :D

(jk - I'll be patient)

Great pics!

[Cincy'sMom]

Almost done....but here's a few more while the last of them upload...

Zeus (Mike andMolly's friend's dog)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p4d5ccf920c2b42162720ac46966ee673/fb394c68.jpg

Mike and DeeDee
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p62a8c17c886367e0758e78d5e20a452c/fb394c5e.jpg

Riley shaking
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p55a20471be4d39c912f026f9b04915d2/fb394bf0.jpg

The biggest (Gabby) and the littlest (Ringo)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p317b0b5cedd5b52419587c7cf9589d71/fb394be5.jpg

There goes Smoke...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p57ccee53f9319be6dc833592609678ea/fb394bcd.jpg

Paul:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/pa6a0c41461bf9186ee44314b19de7c7d/fb394b9c.jpg

[Karen]

Well, we won't be able to upload any pictures until we get home, so we might be the slowest! But we did have two cameras going, so maybe we'll get the mostest - if any of mine turned out good enough to post, that is!

We left next-to-last, Cinder and Smokey were helpin' Phred make sure everything was okay-dokey with the dog park when we left. Lots of great people, great dogs, a beautiful day in a beautiful park, we had a wonderful time meeting everyone - canine and human alike!

[Cincy'sMom]

Image Station didn't do too bad tonight...all the pics are uploaded!

Here's a few more...

Cinder:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/pdd7ad9ae811c65366a89490f0686acd6/fb3940af.jpg

A whole lotaa playing goin' on...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p01258939dc06608c0acb8569eebb70f5/fb394049.jpg

Carl, the Cone and offical PT greeter...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/pcd15d8ba6445704c3f5deb039994c055/fb393fe5.jpg

Taggert:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p2ddb8413a59c215a283c073fec31be3d/fb393fdd.jpg

Group Shot:
Back row: AJ (hope the nameis right! RobiLee's husband), Karen, Anna, Anna's Mom, Staci (shais_mom), Tammy (M&M's friend)

Front Row: Ralph (Sadie's Dad), Johanna (Cataholic), Baylee (puppygrrl4eva7), Diana(4 Dog Mother), John (Phred), Donna (Moosmom), Molly (Mugsy), Mike (Slaveto15Dogs), Leslie (AdoreMy Dogs), Andy (M&M's friend)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p3ad2add1a5b8b90bb8d0b07836728f15/fb393e47.jpg

A lot of the pictures don't look as good in the album as they do on my computer (too small to see clearly) but they are all here (http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289248799&congratulation_page=Y)

[captain]

I am going throught the album now - Thanks Cincy's Mum!!!

but what is this ...............??? :eek:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/pfc446fe35526e5882cdecc83f8c0b4b9/fb3940b7.jpg

And so far I have not seen any of Spot doing "the hump" :p ??

[mugsy]

Great shots all!! Michelle, Mike had to pick up all of the "Big Dogs" today. He loves to show off!:D :D He's going to download ours now and I'm going to bed since I haven't felt well most of the day now! nighty night!

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by captain

And so far I have not seen any of Spot doing "the hump" :p ??

He really has gotten a lot better about that! He tried with Roxey a few times today, but she would have none of that!

[mugsy]

here are our photo's we had them developed in one hour and the cd's were on sale. hope you like them.dog park fun (http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289247891)

P.S. Everyone should like my caption of Johanna.

[K9karen]

WOW! I LOVED them! Thanks SO much for sharing.. I thought of you all the entire day!!! Looks like a great turnout and lots of fun! Mike held Binx like he was itty-bitty!!!! :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

There really was NO serious rain all day :)! Little mist during the final chat and pack up session; but all in all the Weather was GREAT!

Started raining Klawz & Pawz about the time we hit the main highway; and light to heavy rain almost the entire trip home :mad:.

Looks like almost everyone has checked in now - glad everyone made it home safely. Only one more carfull to worry about - Karen & Paul! Here's wishing them a SAFE trip back east tomorrow!!

I asked the Chief Dawggie Korrespondant if he'd like to file his report tonight... answer:

"Are you NUTZ, Dad!? We'z TIURD!!
Less jest go home - I'll file it tumorrow!"

Cinder & Smoke are *crashed* under the puter... I don't think I'll get much help unloading the car! :p

Fantastic Day, Folks!!
Thanks to All who came; and We Missed Ya to those who couldn't make it!

Since the Chief Pilot is also a bit *bushed*, I think we'll head for the Ranch...

Yap Laterz...

/s/ the *Tiurd* but Happie Phred, Cinder & Smokey :D

[Miss Meow]

I'm having a ball looking at the pics!

It looks like everyone had a great time :D

[delidog]

These are Great!!!!!!

Keep those pics coming!!!!
Spot and Reilly are Precious Spotties!!!!!!

wish we had a park and as many P.T. members closer to us!!!;) :) :D

[anna_66]

Well I didn't get to report in last night, so I'm doing it on this yucky rainy morning.
We had a wonderful time yesterday, & I wish we could have stayed a little longer, but with mom's arm still not up to par I thought it better to go home early.
Here are some of my favorites:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p7651eb98c1c7143c7662e9e333343109/fb383338.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p4e210e2efb661cf4cc5c17cf45722bff/fb3832e6.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p78adbe3d1d09757f4ea08b22bfe8b779/fb3832d3.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p906b0e44da5b972ffb48f649b2a1a7ed/fb383277.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p1103461e6b7555579b98b23d4d56c170/fb38325e.jpg

The rest of the album is HERE (http://www.imagestation.com/album/index.html?id=4289244949&mode=&idx=0)

[puppygrrl4eva7]

Great pic's everyone, except the one's with me in them:rolleyes: :p ;)

[Dixieland Dancer]

I spent the last hour looking at everyone's pictures. It sure does look like a great time was had by all! Thanks for sharing!! :D

[ChrisH]

Great pictures from everyone!:) Thanks!! :D

And Staci, got to tell you, I think your Mooshoo shots are absolutely fabulous!!!:) :)

[4 Dog Mother]

Great pictures everyone!!!! I have a few to add but with the slowness of my internet it probably will be later today before I do anything.

Delidog, I have a bone to pick with you -
Spot and Reilly are Precious Spotties!!!!!! And exactly what is wrong with my PRECIOUS Spotty, Snoopy??????:eek:

And I guess as one of the older members of Pet Talk (in age not in time with Pet Talk) I would like to say a thank you to puppygrrl4eva7, Bailey, for joining us this time even though she knew none of the other youngsters, like KayAnn or Amy (WolfQ) would be there. There has been a lot of unhappiness about some of the younger people who have been a part of Pet Talk and abused the connection. But we should also be grateful to the younger ones like Bailey who have joined us (and KayAnn and Wolf Q) and I am sure many others I am not mentioning who
show us that maturity has nothing to do with age and loving, caring, respecting animals is what Pet Talk is all about.

[mugsy]

Anna,

I like this one too!! You have some great shots!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p8c4261e7ec14786197ca91fa3dd531cc/fb383340.jpg

and this one!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p2b22998f71900d1d5caf3a8a2bf3b987/fb383148.jpg

I can NOT believe how good DeeDee was. She has never been this good with people before. I know she was skiddish, but, she was amazing considering what she was even just 6 months ago.

[gini]

It looks like everyone had a great time. What an incredible place for all of the dogs to run and play. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Who is in the "time-out" pen and why?

[puppygrrl4eva7]

Thank you for the compliment:) I just enjoy going out and having fun with the pooches:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Dazzi, my mom's golden mix is the one in the pen. My mom doesn't usually get to go to the park becusae she "polices" the place and picks on some of the other dogs. She had been really good ou there lately, so mom thought she'd try her. After a little scrap with Graham and then Huney, she spent the ret ofthe day in the pen or on a leash.

[gini]

Poor baby, I am sorry she had to have a whole day time out.

She sure is a beautiful dog. Maybe next time she will be better.

[Amber]

When is the next meeting in ohio?

[moosmom]

Okay, here's the link to Ofoto for the pictures. If you have problems getting in, let me know.
Enjoy!!

http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?UV=318061344076_625145030103&collid=614138920103&page=1&sort_order=0

[moosmom]

Here's a picture of the entire Loyal Followers of Pet Talk.

[Rachel]

Thanks for sharing all the pictures, but I have to admit, this one made me insanely jealous.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/pd026ba9c4450f29723790b9b86f0f09d/fb394089.jpg

[moosmom]

What a blast it was yesterday!!!! MooShoo loved meeting everyone, including the dogs. Carl was THE best greeter and was very polite. People who were at the park who weren't part of the PT reunion kept staring at this well dressed cone and were probably thinking we were a bunch of loonies.

It was such a pleasure to finally meet Mr. & Mrs. Mayor after all this time. Everyone was wonderful and I can't tell you how much the whole day meant to me (and Moo, of course).

Carl the Cone was happy as a clam to be the honorable PT Greeter. He refused to take off his tux because he said it made him feel important.

Thanks everyone for such a wonderful time!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by Rachel
Thanks for sharing all the pictures, but I have to admit, this one made me insanely jealous.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/pd026ba9c4450f29723790b9b86f0f09d/fb394089.jpg

Funny, my husband felt the same way!! Don't worry, Graham still loves his first PT doggy-sitter :)

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by Amber
When is the next meeting in ohio?

October 19. I don't remember how far St. Mary's is from Wapakoneta, but Findlay is only about 45 min from there.

If you can't make the 19th, don't worry, there will be more next year!!!

[Randi]

Thanks for sharing these lovely pics of all of you and your doggies, they are too cute, what fun they had - and all of you too! :) :)

Do we really have to move to America to meet you all!! :eek:

Great to see your smiling face Phred, I can see you're as short sighted as me! You, Barbara and I should have swimming competition - to see who found the shore first!! :D - do you think Cinder and Smoke are willing to guide me, I'm a foreigner!

[mugsy]

OMG Donna!!! You made me laugh SO hard!!

Donna,

Andy is NOT our son-in-law!! lol He is only 8 years younger than Mike! Mike says he's never coming back because you think he's old. We don't have any kids! lololololol

Great shots though! I loved them.

[moosmom]

I am SOOOOOO embarassed!!! It was so hard to keep track of everyone's identity! Blame it on old age...mine that is!! Sorry Mike. Please don't take it personally. You know us old folks. We have brain farts VERY often. Especially when it comes to names and numbers. I'm always calling my cats by the wrong names. Please, PLEAAASSSEEE forgive me??????

Hey Dude, I fixed it, okay? Besides, read the profile under the avatar and...

GET OVER IT!!!!!! ;)

[mugsy]

Awww....take away my fun why don't ya?? lol

I'll let him know! hehehehe

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by mugsy
[Andy is NOT our son-in-law!!

I saw that and thought I missed out on a joke somewhere :)




Do we really have to move to America to meet you all!!

You don't have to move Randi....just visit!!!

[Karen]

We're home! Just got back, Miss Hoppy has had her raisins and is considering forgiving us ...

Haven't downloaded pictures yet, will do so sometime this week, I promise!

Got a bunch of stuff to do, just wanted to let everyone know we got home safe!

[moosmom]

Karen,

Glad you two got home safe and sound. I'm sure with a little more "bribing" Miss Hoppy will forgive (although maybe not forget)

I was so great finally meeting you and Paul. No wonder you guys have such a great following.

This was the best weekend I've had in a long time!

Welcome home!

[wolf_Q]

Great pics everyone!!! It looks like you all (and especially the doggies!) had a great time! :D I really think I'm going to have to move to Ohio...one meeting at the dog park wasn't enough! Nebo and I want to come to everyone one! :(

p.s. The cone greeter was great! lmao :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

SmokeMutt here; wiff da Dawggie Slant onna
Labur Day PT Gathurin!

We took a few fotoz (and finally gotz da wunz frum LAST Tyme processed, too).
Anna few shotz of Cinder an me havin a Swim/Baff atta BigLake, too.
Here's a *kliker* to the Album:
SmokeShotz on ImageStation (http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289240257).

MoosMom's recent Adoptee, Carl, da Kone, derssed up reel nice an akted az da Offishul Greetur fur all the Arriving Guests an Visitin Dignaterriez...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p51b4f5ef81117d6743da00c09fe8070f/fb36a634.jpg
(We caught him jest az he wuz sittin down fur a Lunch Break.)

WE wuz greeted by our Speshul Guests - Miz Karen (our Hed Bunnie), an Mistur Pet Talk - Paul. They'z boff Reel Nice; an it wuz PHUNN havin em wiff us all day!! :D

Off to da Bark Park Yard!!
A few of da Gang beat us there; but a lot more started arrivin. Sum NEW Facez - Ruthie an Zeus da Shepherd, burng their folks (Tammy & Andy) wiff da Mike an Molly Gang; an a soft an fluffie lil Akita pup - Katie - brung her folks (RobiLee an AJ).
WELCOME to allua NewBeez - an we wanna see ya back fur da Big Birfday Bash atta Park on October 19th!!

Almost hadda send da Search Dawgz out - da Cincy Tour Bus Drivur (Miz Johanna) missed da sine fur da *back door* approach; an they hadda drive round da block to to enter via da *frunt door*. Wurd hazzit they managed to find Baylee & Ringo's Howze onna return trip wiff no problemos!! Gud Job, Johanna!! ;)

Az usual - Dawggie Treetz GALORE!!
Do a quick *Sit & Beg*; an sumbuddie wuz shovin treetz at'cha! An iffin ya kuldint wait - Dad's treet pouch wuz eezee pickin's whenebbur he crowched down! Miz Shawna figgered dat out reel quick! An we had da usual Tabul Surferz - Dazzi an Ruthie got dat routine down pat! Dunno if Miz Cinnerz tried it again or not - no inkriminatin pix (yet).

Us Dawggies wuz all havin a BLAST! playin an rompin reel nice - when summa da Hoominz started *whumpurrin* DEY wuz *hungree* - so Mistur Mike blew da lunch whissel an da Kitchun opened up. W:eek:W! Talk about TREETZ. We kudda fed an Army!!

Mike build da fiurz, den told Dad ta Lite em Up!
WHOOSH! OMG! Thunk we wuz gonna burn down da Pavilun! Da Hed Kook (Mistur Mike) tossed on hiz speshul ressapee Beer Brats - MMMMMMMM! GUD *sniffs*! Smelt like da Coors Brewery wuz on fiur!
Musta been GUD - kuz we dint get nun! :mad: Dad alluz saves da last byte an splitz if fur us. Not dis tyme :(. He ate da HOLE Ting!
Burgerz must notta been too bad, neithur. Last a that went downna hatch wiff nebbur a thought of sharin it wiff us. :(

An who made dem BROWNNIEZ!? Dad finks it wuz MoosMom?? Gawrsh, dey musta been GUD! Ebery tyme we lookd - der wuz Dad wiff Brownnie Krumbz onna shirtskin! :p

Anna SALADz... Nebbur saw Dad eat DAT Much *wabbit food*! Tater salad musta been bad - Dad spent a lotta tyme tryin ta get ridda it - three skoopz (at least!)
Then he moved on to da DeeZertz...
Sooo much ta try, Soooo lil tyme...
Must mention: when Dad wuz cleanin up; dat DEELishus *Appil Pie - wiffa gooey Karmul Toppin* dint quite get finished... so it rode home wiff us. (Dad nebber tossez Gud Stuff!) :rolleyes: But now we gotz sumbuddies' White Pie Knife. Speak up an we'll mail it home or bring it next munth.

Back to da Bark Park fur more Rompin an Playin an Chazin - an TREETZ!
Lotta Pix bein *snapped* by da PT Hed Photo Guy - Mistur Paul. An we fink we spotted da Hed Bunnie makin sketchez... Wunder iffin she's plannin on makin sum Art Werk??? Hope she shares dat wiff allua us! (HINT!!)

Affore we knew it - wuz gettin late - anna folkz who had long drives started sayin G-Bye. Alluz sad :( ta see da krowd start ta thin out. But a few stayed an chatted... we all hadda Gud Tyme.

An THANKS to all who put munnie inna Kontribution Kanz!!
We'z all Paid Up to Miz Amy on the Pavilun Rentals fur this year; gotz enuff fur da Depozit fur next munth's ShinDig; an have sum left ober fur a DONATION to the Bark Park Folks! TANKZ fur Helpin Out!!

An we all otta pauze a minnit an Member our Missin Wabbit Buddie - Miz Sophie an her MawMee Tonya (Zippy-Kat). Sunday wuz Miz Sophie's Furst Birfday atta Rainbow Bridge ~ Hope ya hadda Nice Partee atta Bridge, Soph! We missed ya!! An Speshul {{{Huggs}}} to Dear Zipp!!

An then it wuz ober. Karen an Paul headed off to their rent-a-room; Dad loaded da kar; an we wuz asleep onna back seet affore we cleared da parkin lot!

Whutta PHUNN :D TYME wuz agin had by all!

Iffin ya missed dis wun -
We'z gonna DO IT AGIN - Next Munth...
Da Fall Bark Park Birfday Bash -
skeduled fur SUNDAY, Oktober 19, 2003.
Same Place - Findlay, Ohio, Bark Park...
PLAN Ahead to BEE THERE!!

/s/ Yur Dawggie Korrispondent - SmokeMutt :D

YEA! They're HOME, Safe & Sound!!
Thanks agin fur *Droppin By*, Karen & Paul!!

[RobiLee]

Awww....Smoke, I truly enjoyed reading your post. I think you, Cinder and Phred are the best! It was so great to meet you all. I can't wait to see you again!

:) Robin :)

[Cataholic]

That was my fine plastic pie knife....I remembered it about halfway home...I was SO relieved to get 'rid' of that pie....it was yummy, though, wasn't it?

[mugsy]

So Jo, where praytell are all of YOUR pictures?? lol

[4 Dog Mother]

I didn't get many pictures but here are a few of what I did get.

First off, I arrived first - what was up with that? Phred usually gets there before me. But as 4 Dog Mother (me) arrived with 4 of her 5 dogs, she realized that there were already 4 dogs in the park - 4 greyhounds. Here are pictures of them:
Fred:http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p1090a7c540345925603001f3a9e51b98/fb3490fb.jpg
Madison:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p701b6892a265a9df68302cb98d850ff0/fb3482fa.jpg
and Blaze and Nitro:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p40222ddc448de75523c7e180fd014952/fb34910f.jpg
They left as more Pet Talkers arrived. Here are a few of our group:
Billie:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p3af6aa4b16154cf4933fea5f7ca41ee5/fb349120.jpg

[4 Dog Mother]

Taggert, Ringo and Baylee:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p86823b8f58a49eca6ff4b26959ef9948/fb347961.jpg
Dazzi:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/p38d695374d43e6d43d98bd079a0747d0/fb349108.jpg

Then as more people arrived, Dazzi, self-acclaimed "boss" of the park began to need closer supervision and I'm afraid my camera got set aside. But what I did get taken are Here (http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289231679)

[Cataholic]

My pictures are stuck on imagestation...it just took too long to upload..I am still working on it.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by 4 Dog Mother
First off, I arrived first -
what was up with that?
Phred usually gets there before me. :confused:


4/5 D-Mom ~

When WE get sumwhere *furst* - it'z an axkadent! :p
a) We gotz da Start Tyme wrong (by at least an hour!) -or-
b) Ebberbuddie else got *losted*...

Da Sunday *plan*:
UP at 7; alarmS (THREE of em) set at 6:55.
Leave "by 8" :rolleyes:

*Plan* as exeekuted:
1) 6:55 BUZZ! *SWAT!* ...silence...
2) above repeated for 20 minnitz
3) 7:15: Dad: "We'z OK - I set it urlee... Zzzzz."
4) 7:30: :eek: WE're LATE! Why dint you guyz wake me up!?
...Like, we shudda pushed him offa bed?? :rolleyes:
5) FINALLY onna road at 8:15...
6) PANIC stop at end of driveway! (Looks in trunk)...
.. Yep! Cookies remembered - safely in trunk.
7) THREE stops onna way...
a) Ice fur da pop kooler...
b) MickeyD's fur DAD's breakfast...
c) MickeyD's fur BINX's treet (snauggage McBisquit...

An you *wunder* how ya gotz der FURST??

:p

[mugsy]

Geez Phred....WE even beat you!! lol

[ramanth]

I love the pictures!! :D

Andy, Kia, and I are sad we couldn't make it... hope we can make it to the next Pet Talk meeting. :)

We'll post some pics of us at Dragon*Con. :)

[Dakota's Mommy]

Hey everybody! I know I haven't been signed on in a while but I have been viewing the site from home occationally and I just wanted to say I loved all the pics! I really wish I could have been there, but being in Texas, there was no way I could make the trip! But I wanted to thank eveybody for the pics! Hopefully one day our girls will be able to join in on the fun!