*Memorial Day Weekend *BASH* @ Findlay, OHIO Bark Park ~ *SUNDAY* MAY 29, 2005 ~

[Cinder & Smoke]

:D

Lissin UP, FirKids!!

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

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

Where? ~ Da Bark Park at FINDLAY, OHIO

When? ~ Memorial Day Weekend ~ ** SUNDAY **
The LAST SUNDAY in May ~
SUNDAY ~ May 29, 2005

Note: This is a 3-Day weekend - Saturday, Sunday,
and the Holiday is celebrated on Monday.

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, and motor on over!

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

Y'all BEE THERE!! ~ SUNDAY ~ MAY 29

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


PS:
No Dawg?? ~ NO Problem - we alluz have "Extra Dawgs"!
We can "loan" ya a Dawg fur the Day!

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[Cinder & Smoke]

;)

For the Newer Pet Talkers, and anyone else who hasn't seen the
sometimes "lengthy" posts devoted to Planning these Events,
and the always enjoyable "Reports" (complete with extensive
Photo Coverage) of the Events ~

Here's a capsule summary of What Goes On:

We "Gather" at the very nice Hancock County Park District "Dog Park" in the
north-western corner of OHIO.
Facilities include:

* A 2-acre fully fenced OFF-leash Dog Park - with picnic tables, running water,
a few shade trees, grass, a lil mud, a collection of toys & balls -
a fine place to let a Friendly Pooch *romp* with other dogs.

* And 100 feet away ~ An enclosed (on two sides) Covered Picnic Pavilion
with concrete floor, picnic tables to seat 90 or so, electrical outlets,
2 charcoal grills - and enough Food & Covered Dishes to feed a mid-sized army!
(We NEVER go away hungry!!)
We Reserve and Rent the Pavilion - so there's no risk of it being "occupied"
by anyone except our Pet Talk Gang.

* Within 500 feet - there are two CLEAN Rest Rooms ~ OK, they don't *flush* -
but they ARE "clean", have concrete floors, and locking doors!

* A large, paved parking lot is within sight of the Dog Park and Pavilion.

* Many wooded Trails through the beautiful Park are available, but most
Folks hang with the Gang in the Dog Park or at the Pavilion.

* Food is casual / picnic stuff - everyone brings a lil extra to share - and as
said before - ya won't be hungry when you leave!

We can't stress enough that EVERYone is More than Welcome!!
We were all "strangers" when we came to our "first one" - and most everyone
who has been to one keeps coming back!

About the only "REQUIREMENT" is that the DOGS have to be "Registered"
to enter the Dog Park area.
Not a "big deal" - but it's da LAW!
If anyone is coming that has dogs that aren't "Registered" with Hancock PARKS -
it costs $10 - for up to THREE Dogs - and is good for the entire year.
PM me at "Cinder & Smoke" and I'll fill you in on the Registration procedures -
allow about 10 days to send for and receive your Permit.

If you're still "not sure" -
take a look at some of out Past Gathurins in these threads >>>

Fall (2004) Findlay Meeting (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59879&highlight=Findlay)

Labor Day (2004) Gathurin (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=55388&highlight=Findlay)

Memorial Day (2004) at Findlay (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48146&highlight=Findlay)

Memorial Day (2003) Gathurin (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25713)

As you can see - we've been "Doing these Gathurings" for several years -
and "The Gang" keeps getting bigger -
so <YOU> will Fit Right IN!!

Please meet us in Findlay on May 29th!!

:)
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[RobiLee]

Tori and I will be there!

I'll put my request in at work tomorrow so I can be sure I have the day off. I can't wait to see everyone again!

Robin :)

[anna_66]

Yep, us too....We'll be there!

[Karen]

Paul and I are planning to be there!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)
:D


Originally posted by Karen

Paul and I are planning to be there!

:)
:D

Well THAT's Good to Hear! ~

The Mayor and her Side-Kick are COMIN!! ;)

From another thread we have:

Originally posted by shais_mom

Keegan and I will be there, but be a bit late
b/c I have to work first shift that weekend.

And I guess we should confirm ~
Cinder & Smokey are going to Be There - and they will have lil Bowser in tow;
and I guess I'll be drivin da Bus for them.

Remember - EVERYone is **INVITED** to Attend!! ;)
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[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
and I guess I'll be drivin da Bus for them.


The P & CJ bus is planning on being there also, with P & CJ in tow! :D

We're kinda sorta in the market for a new "bus" so things could change at any moment, but for now, we should have two kitty kats present at the Bark Park.

Peanut, try this - woof!

Meow.

No, no, Peanut - woof! How 'bout you CJ, can you bark?

Mrrooowwww.

No, no. Listen up you too - woof!

;) :rolleyes: :D

[shais_mom]

Keegan and I will be there altho Late as I have to work to pay the billz~ ;)
:p

[Cincy'sMom]

We'll be there!

[moosmom]

MooShoo and I would love to attend, if you'll have us!! I'll put my request in now before it's too late. I have a feeling though that I'll be full-time by then with weekend off! I'll let ya know.

So. what should I bring to eat??

Oh Phreeeddd,

You gonna bring your cookies again??? I also want to meet your newest canine!! ;)

[slick]

You know, just for the phun of it, I checked out airline costs for me to fly to Toledo. So sorry...way out of my league. :( :( I just know that you will all have a good time and maybe one day I can be there....

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by moosmom
MooShoo and I would love to attend, if you'll have us!! I'll put my request in now before it's too late. I have a feeling though that I'll be full-time by then with weekend off! I'll let ya know.

So. what should I bring to eat??

Oh Phreeeddd,

You gonna bring your cookies again??? I also want to meet your newest canine!! ;)

WE would LOVE to have you!
As long as you and Moo stay until I get there! :p

as long as it isn't too cold for Moo! ;)

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by slick
You know, just for the phun of it, I checked out airline costs for me to fly to Toledo. So sorry...way out of my league. :( :( I just know that you will all have a good time and maybe one day I can be there....

just a hunch - try Columbus -
When I checked flights from Toledo to Cali - is was over a hundred bucks more!

:p

[lizbud]

Oh wow, I only now saw this notice.:o

Smokey, Maggie & I would love to come. :D Smokey is a great
little traveler but Maggie gets a little bored on long rides. Maybe
she will just sleep.:) This should be a lot of fun.:D

p.s. I'll have to re-register for this year.

[gemini9961]

WOW!! Sounds like fun and I would love to come but I live down here in Florida, so I don't believe I'll be able to make it this time. :(

[cyber-sibes]

Our pack will be there! By the way, 1/2 the park is fenced off because they seeded and want the grass to grow a little--don't know how long it'll be that way, but they ran a hose over so there is still plenty of fresh water!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by cyber-sibes

... they seeded and want the grass to grow a little--
don't know how long it'll be that way ...

Too bad "grass growin season" isn't earlier in the year. :(

Did they do any Prep Work on the ground this time?
Like:
* TILL or Aerate the compacted areas BEFORE tossing the seed?
* ADD any topsoil to cover the compacted & LOW areas?
* COVER the seeds with mulch or hay?

I really HOPE there was more done to prepare the re-seed area
this year -
New Grass just won't grow in hard, dry, compacted dirt without a
LITTLE more help than they put forth last year.

But who are WE to complain? :(
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[cyber-sibes]

Did they do any Prep Work on the ground this time?
:( no tilling
:( no aerating
:( no top soil
:( no hay
I called the Parks up, but the nice lady in the office had no idea when the whole park will be available. But you should see the grass on the "good side"! :rolleyes: I'm pretty sure it'll get mowed before Memorial Day!
*edit* I should say that none of the above? :( is visible from this side of the fence--maybe we just can't see all the prep they did

[gabbiegirl]

When I eventually talk to Tim, I am going to ask him about the aeriating. They aeriated the entire Emory Adams park and since the machinery is hooked up, I would think that they should be able to do the dog park at the same time.

[ramanth]

Donna, if you'd still like to go, you can hitch a ride down with me.

At the moment, it looks like it'll just be Kia and I. Andy has bachelor party duties. :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

:D

Only 13 Daze till SUNDAY, May 29 ~ and Pet Talk Day at the
Findlay, OHIO, Dawg Park!! :)

Is Everyone Gettin READY??

For WHAT?? :eek:
>>> Read the first two Posts in this Thread ...
>>>> YOU and the FurKids are *INVITED* <<<< BE THERE!

AVOID the Last Minute PANIC ...
CHECK to see if you have your >Directions< to the Park!!

If you can't FIND them ... Tell me NOW!
Not while we're Bakin Cookies Saturday nite!) :p
PM me at "Cinder & Smoke" with:
* Your home Street, City, State, and ZIP
* Your E-Mail address

We'll send you a turn-by-turn Travel Route -
Your Door to the Findlay Dog Park
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And Remember:
Fido needs to have a 2005 Hancock Park District Dog Park PERMIT!
If you don't have one, PM me and I'll E-Mail you the Application Form.
(Only the Dawggies need a Permit - KATS & Humans without Dogs
are "FREE"!)
"EXTRA Dogs" available - we'll *Loan* you one if you don't have one!
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Never been to a "PT Gathurin" at Findlay before??
Back to Page 1, second Post - READ All About It!
We ALL have a *BLAST*! ~~~ You OTTA Come!!

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The Weather ??
Looks like it "should" be WARM - 70's or above...

But we prolly ought to do some SUN DANZIN!!
Long-Range forecast is calling for "possible Rain" on
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday ...
HOPEFULLY the rain will run out before Sunday, the 29th! ;)
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WHAT to Bring??

I'll dust off the Ole Menue and post it in a minute or two.

We all hope to SEE YOU at Findlay on SUNDAY, May 29th!!

:D
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[Cincy'sMom]

Phred, I think I lost my directions!!! Can you help me :p :D :D

I guess that isn't very believable from someone who lived in Findlay most of her life!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom

Phred, I think I lost my directions!!!
Can you help me :p :D :D

I guess that isn't very believable from someone
who lived in Findlay most of her life!!

:p
Just let one of the FurKids drive, Amy!

I KNOW Cinder & Smokey can find it!

(They both start <*whining*> about 50 miles west of the Ranch!)

:D
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[Cinder & Smoke]

WHAT to BRING on Sunday, MAY 29th ?? :confused:

This (old) Post was *obsolete* and removed ...
Skip Ahead to 5/26 for the Latest Menue.

;)

[Karen]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
WHAT to BRING on Sunday, MAY 29th ?? :confused:

Here's what has been promised so far >>>

Main Dish/Meat
. . HamBurgers & Round Buns (by Phred)
. . Brats w/ Cheese & Long Buns (by Phred)
. . ???

Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad ???
. . Pasta Salad ???

Munchies & Krunchies & Dips
. . ???

Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies (by Phred)
. . Various other cookies (by Karen) including ones that can be safely shared with doggies.

Drinks
Nantucket Nectars (Karen and Paul)

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF (by Phred)
. . KetchUp
. . Bar-B-Que Sauce
. . Brown Mustard
. . Yeller Mustarf
. . Sweet Relish
. . Salt & Peppur
. . ChopUp a Unyin or two
. . 'Merican Cheeze fur Cheeze-Burgerz
. . Roll of Papur Towels
. . Kooler wiff Pop & Ice -
. . . both HiTest an Diet Pops
. . Bag a CharKoal
. . CharKoal Liter Juze
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchulas
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

. . *plates & napkins & forks* = ??(4DM)Do we need MORE??

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"Current" as of 5/16/2005 @ 9:30 pm

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If you can ADD something to the Menue -
"QUOTE" THIS (latest) post -
and "Edit In" whatever you'd like to bring.

Cinder Sez:
Hey Gang ~ Pleeze don't furget da Dawggie *TREETz*!!

:D

[4 Dog Mother]

WHAT to BRING on Sunday, MAY 29th ??

Here's what has been promised so far >>>

Main Dish/Meat
. . HamBurgers & Round Buns (by Phred)
. . Brats w/ Cheese & Long Buns (by Phred)
. . ???

Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad (Diana , 4 Dog Mother)
. . Pasta Salad ???

Munchies & Krunchies & Dips
. . ???

Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies (by Phred)
. . Various other cookies (by Karen) including ones that can be safely shared with doggies.
----Brownies (Diana, 4DM)

Drinks
Nantucket Nectars (Karen and Paul)

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF (by Phred)
. . KetchUp
. . Bar-B-Que Sauce
. . Brown Mustard
. . Yeller Mustarf
. . Sweet Relish
. . Salt & Peppur
. . ChopUp a Unyin or two
. . 'Merican Cheeze fur Cheeze-Burgerz
. . Roll of Papur Towels
. . Kooler wiff Pop & Ice -
. . . both HiTest an Diet Pops
. . Bag a CharKoal
. . CharKoal Liter Juze
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchulas
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

. . *plates & napkins & forks* = ??(4DM)Do we need MORE
- I will take care of (4DM)

[cyber-sibes]

quote:
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WHAT to BRING on Sunday, MAY 29th ??

Here's what has been promised so far >>>

Main Dish/Meat
. . HamBurgers & Round Buns (by Phred)
. . Brats w/ Cheese & Long Buns (by Phred)
. . ???

Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad (Diana , 4 Dog Mother)
. . Pasta Salad ???

Munchies & Krunchies & Dips (Pat "cyber-sibes"- veggies w/dip and potato chips)


Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies (by Phred)
. . Various other cookies (by Karen) including ones that can be safely shared with doggies.
----Brownies (Diana, 4DM)

Drinks
Nantucket Nectars (Karen and Paul)

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF (by Phred)
. . KetchUp
. . Bar-B-Que Sauce
. . Brown Mustard
. . Yeller Mustarf
. . Sweet Relish
. . Salt & Peppur
. . ChopUp a Unyin or two
. . 'Merican Cheeze fur Cheeze-Burgerz
. . Roll of Papur Towels
. . Kooler wiff Pop & Ice -
. . . both HiTest an Diet Pops
. . Bag a CharKoal
. . CharKoal Liter Juze
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchulas
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

. . *plates & napkins & forks* = ??(4DM)Do we need MORE
- I will take care of (4DM)


*question*---I may not be able to get there till 12:45 or so...will this be on time for eatin? I want to be sure to get our fixin's there on time :confused:

[Karen]

Sure - folks tend to snack off and on at will. No set dinnertime that I could tell ...

[moosmom]

I'll make pasta salad!!

[ramanth]

WHAT to BRING on Sunday, MAY 29th ??

Here's what has been promised so far >>>

Main Dish/Meat
. . HamBurgers & Round Buns (by Phred)
. . Brats w/ Cheese & Long Buns (by Phred)
. . ???

Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad (Diana , 4 Dog Mother)
. . Pasta Salad (Donna, Moosmom)

Munchies & Krunchies & Dips (Pat "cyber-sibes"- veggies w/dip and potato chips)
Doritos (Kimmy, ramanth)


Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies (by Phred)
. . Various other cookies (by Karen) including ones that can be safely shared with doggies.
----Brownies (Diana, 4DM)

Drinks
Nantucket Nectars (Karen and Paul)

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF (by Phred)
. . KetchUp
. . Bar-B-Que Sauce
. . Brown Mustard
. . Yeller Mustarf
. . Sweet Relish
. . Salt & Peppur
. . ChopUp a Unyin or two
. . 'Merican Cheeze fur Cheeze-Burgerz
. . Roll of Papur Towels
. . Kooler wiff Pop & Ice -
. . . both HiTest an Diet Pops
. . Bag a CharKoal
. . CharKoal Liter Juze
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchulas
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

. . *plates & napkins & forks* = ??(4DM)Do we need MORE
- I will take care of (4DM)

[anna_66]

WHAT to BRING on Sunday, MAY 29th ??

Here's what has been promised so far >>>

Main Dish/Meat
. . HamBurgers & Round Buns (by Phred)
. . Brats w/ Cheese & Long Buns (by Phred)
. . ???

Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad (Diana , 4 Dog Mother)
. . Pasta Salad (Donna, Moosmom)

Munchies & Krunchies & Dips (Pat "cyber-sibes"- veggies w/dip and potato chips)
Doritos (Kimmy, ramanth)


Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies (by Phred)
. . Various other cookies (by Karen) including ones that can be safely shared with doggies.
----Brownies (Diana, 4DM)
Some kind of cake because it is Roxey's bday after all:D (anna_66)

Drinks
Nantucket Nectars (Karen and Paul)
Bottled water (anna_66)

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF (by Phred)
. . KetchUp
. . Bar-B-Que Sauce
. . Brown Mustard
. . Yeller Mustarf
. . Sweet Relish
. . Salt & Peppur
. . ChopUp a Unyin or two
. . 'Merican Cheeze fur Cheeze-Burgerz
. . Roll of Papur Towels
. . Kooler wiff Pop & Ice -
. . . both HiTest an Diet Pops
. . Bag a CharKoal
. . CharKoal Liter Juze
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchulas
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

. . *plates & napkins & forks* = ??(4DM)Do we need MORE
- I will take care of (4DM)

[clara4457]

Leo and I are going to try to make it. It depends on whether or not I can leave Penny and Barney for the day (e.g. dog sitters). I should know more next week.

[Karen]

Oooh, hope you can cme, we'd love to meet you in person (and in dog-son!). :) Any others considering coming? We love meeting Pet Talk folk, the more the merrier! :)

[Kfamr]

Hm.. wonder if my dad wants to go. :o
I'm sure Leo wants to see Ki again. ;)

[Karen]

Hee hee - you're the one with an even longer road trip to get there than us!

[cyber-sibes]

The park's lookin pretty good, but the fence is still up, although it doesn't do much good anymore. dogs go under, over, around & through- there's so many holes! We just coax 'em back with treats! Looking forward to seein' y'all!

[Karen]

Ooooh, can't wait! :)

[shais_mom]

START DOING THE SUNSHINE DANCE IT DOESN'T LOOK PROMISING TOMORROW THRU WEDNESDAY!!

Rain Rain Go Away!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

WHAT to BRING on Sunday, MAY 29th ?? :confused:

Here's what has been promised so far >>>

Main Dish/Meat
. . HamBurgers & Round Buns (by Phred)
. . Brats w/ Cheese & Long Buns (by Phred)
. . ???

Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad (by Diana , 4 Dog Mother)
. . Pasta Salad (by Donna, Moosmom)
. . Banana Bread (by Carrie, gabbiegirl)

Munchies & Krunchies & Dips
. . Veggies + Dip (by Pat, Cyber-Sibes)
. . Chips + Dip . (by Pat, Ciber-Sibes)
. . Doritos . . (by Kimmy, ramanth)

Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies (by Phred)
. . Various other cookies / Dawggie SAFE wuns, too! (by Karen)
. . Brownies (by Diana, 4DM)
. . "Some Kinda" ROXEY Birfday CAKE (by Anna, anna_66)

Drinks
. . Nantucket Nectars (by Karen and Paul)
. . Bottled water (by anna_66)
. . Kooler & Ice wiff both HiTest an Diet Pops (by Phred)

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF (by Phred)
. . KetchUp
. . Bar-B-Que Sauce
. . Brown Mustard
. . Yeller Mustarf
. . Sweet Relish
. . Salt & Peppur
. . ChopUp a Unyin or two
. . 'Merican Cheeze fur Cheeze-Burgerz
. . Roll of Papur Towels
. . Bag a CharKoal
. . CharKoal Liter Juze
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchulas
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

. . *plates & napkins & forks* = (by 4DM)

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"Current" as of 5/28/2005 @ 8:00 pm

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If you can ADD something to the Menue -
"QUOTE" THIS (latest) post -
and "Edit In" whatever you'd like to bring.

Cinder Sez:
Hey Gang ~ Pleeze don't furget da Dawggie *TREETz*!!

:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Help me out guys...what is missing from the menu. Phred is bringing so much...I don't know what is left!!!

Maybe another side? Any suggestions? I could do baked beans...

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

:( :(
We're not going to be able to make it. :(

I explained the whole thing to Phred, but the gist of it is we're in the middle of negotiations to buy a "new" motorhome and just can't be away from home all weekend.

I was really looking forward to seeing everyone again, and to meeting Bowzie and having you all meet P & CJ.....:(

I'm hoping we'll definitely have a new motorhome by Labor Day so we can make the trip out for that gathering....if you guys still have one then.

So sorry, but sometimes timing just stinks. :(

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
:( :(
We're not going to be able to make it. :(

I'm hoping we'll definitely have a new motorhome by Labor Day
so we can make the trip out for that gathering ...

:(
:(

NUTZ!!

We're gonna *miss* you guys!

:(

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
:(
:(

NUTZ!!

We're gonna *miss* you guys!

:(

Thanks Phred, I'm going to miss you guys too. :(

[Cinder & Smoke]

Please - Drive SAFELY!

And NOTE: !!

Ohio will have EXTRA State Troopers out & about ALL weekend ~
*Watching* for speeders!!
Five over the posted limit is usually OK - TEN and over and they
usually wanna "talk" to ya!

And be CAREFUL in Work Zones!!
Ohio tries to clean them up for Holidays and reduce or eliminate
lane closures ...
**IF** the reduced speed signs are COVERED with black baggies -
normal speeds are allowed ...
BUT if the Work Zone Speed Limit signs are showing -
they are INFORCED! ~ *Even if* there isn't a "worker" in sight!!

Troopers ride in "marked" all-White or all-Golden/Copper cars;
Sheriffs ride in all-Black "marked" cars;
"Local PD's" can be in anything - some are NOT "marked".
Turn-Right-on-Red is allowed unless posted "NO Turns" at the intersection.

Have a Safe Trip!! ;)

/s/ Phred & the FurKids

[ramanth]

Last I heard, Donna can't make it either.

Sorry to hear you can't come Debbie. :(

[Freckles]

And how about safety belts??
Police is really enforcing that this holiday, at least in Oregon!:)

[Karen]

I always wear my seatbelt anyway - it's been the law for a while here in Massachusetts, and it just makes sense to anyway!

Sorry you can't come, Deb, was looking forward to seeing you again, and finally meeting Peanut (and CJ, of course!) Good luck with the negotiations ... maybe they'll be over early!

[gabbiegirl]

I also read in the Findlay paper that the local "law enforcement" are doing their version of a "Click-It or Ticket" drive for the holiday weekend.

[cyber-sibes]

HEY! The park put two more pic-nic tables inside the dog park, for a total of 3! They also put up a metal wire fence to replace the plastic one, so I guess they REALLY want to keep everyone off the left side. A woman there tonight said they threatened to fine her $500 for her dog having gone through to the other side:eek: . (let's hope they were "joking") There is still a big tear through the plastic grid at the far end, so keep an eye on your pooches.
:cool: :cool: :cool: KEEP DANCIN!:cool: :cool: :cool:

[Cinder & Smoke]

Here's the Saturday 1 AM Forecast:

Saturday:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high around 73. West wind between 8 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Night:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind between 6 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.
Partly cloudy, with a high near 75.
West wind between 7 and 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation is 30%.
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
West wind between 6 and 8 mph.
Chance of precipitation is 30%.
New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Hey, It's Better than it WAS!
Temperature forecast is UP by 10 degrees to 75; :)
Chance of Rain is down to 30% from a previous high of 60%!

Still Time to do some SERIOUS Sun Danzin!!

;)

[RobiLee]

Its almost here!! I can't wait!

I'm doing the sunshine dance!

[Cinder & Smoke]

;)

Straighten UP, Gang - we think The Mayor and her #1 SideKick
are IN Towne!!

How wuz da Trip, Miz Karen?

Iffin ya gotz a minnit ... how bout steppin outside an doin a
lil SUN DANZE!

Weather is lookin a lil "better" fur tomorrow;
but a lil extra Help wouldn't hurt!

(We'z >helpin< Dad bake kookiez!)

*SEE* Ya inna Mornin!!

;)

[shais_mom]

I'll be there around 430-5ish - don't get off work until 330 then run home to get D-O-G.
I have a bag packed ready to come!!
If anyone needs me to stop and pick up anything - call my cell- and leave a voice message....
Phred - at least save me a lil bit of Diana's potato salad! ;)

[Karen]

We made it to Findlay, no problem. Passed lotsa troopers but no tickets for us! I'm not good at "sun" dances, but I will try. Paul doesn't claim my middle name is "inclement" for nothin'! But I've got sunscreen, an umbrella, a swetaer and a winderbreaker, so I'm prepared for whatever! And cookies and Nantucket Nectars and some doggie *treats* in the car, too. Only one more sleep 'til it's time! See you all in the morning!

[CagneyDog]

Have fun everyone!

Karen, did you bring Miss Hoppy with you?

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Karen
We made it to Findlay, no problem. Passed lotsa troopers but no tickets for us! I'm not good at "sun" dances, but I will try. Paul doesn't claim my middle name is "inclement" for nothin'! But I've got sunscreen, an umbrella, a swetaer and a winderbreaker, so I'm prepared for whatever! And cookies and Nantucket Nectars and some doggie *treats* in the car, too. Only one more sleep 'til it's time! See you all in the morning!

I hope there are some Nectars left when I get there!!!

yummmyy!

[Karen]

Originally posted by CagneyDog
Have fun everyone!

Karen, did you bring Miss Hoppy with you?

No, she does NOT like car rides, and she is staying home to guard the house. All those dogs would be too much, especially after a 12-hour car ride, she would NOT be a happy bunny.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by shais_mom

I'll be there around 4:30-5ish -
don't get off work until 330 then run home to get D-O-G.

Phred - at least save me a lil bit of Diana's potato salad! ;)

:eek: SAVE some WHAT?? :p

I'll try to hold a Chawklit Chippy or two for ya! ;)

We rented a Rent-a-Bed for Sunday Nite ...
Dawg Park Second Shift can hang late! :D

What time do you want "Dinner" to be ready?

:cool:

[anna_66]

Glad to hear you and Paul made it to Findlay ok Karen:)

I'm just finishing up the "pupcakes"...can't have any of them doggies go hungry tomorrow!

See you all tomorrow:D:D:D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Karen

I'm not good at "sun" dances, but I will try.
Paul doesn't claim my middle name is "inclement" for nothin'!

But I've got sunscreen, an umbrella, a swetaer and a winderbreaker ...

:)

Well, SUMbuddie musta been Danzin up a SunDanze inna parkin lot!!

LATEST Weather Guess by the Cleveland Office ...

Rain not mentioned for the morning,
and only a "Slight Chance" of rain from Noon till Midnight. :)
We lost a couple degrees though - High is now 70 from noon till 3 pm;
and warmer (58 or so) in the evening.

If everyone does a good Sun Danze before they leave in the morning -
we should be in good shape!

Cookies are Cooked, Grub is ready to jump from the freezer to the cooler,
Unyinz are diced, supplies are packed ...
Gotta remember to load the Dawgs ... :p

Drive SAFE!!
See y'all in a few!

:D

[captain]

Can't wait to see the pics of this one ...............

Hope it is a sunny day ....:D

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Wow, it sounds like you guys are/were going to have a lot of fun!! Can't wait to see pics!!!!:D;)

[4 Dog Mother]

Well, we are home - pretty bad when the hometowners are the first to leave. But we didn't take Pippi and Dazzi so we needed to get home and let them out.


Hope it is a sunny day

Yep, it was a sunny day and I have the sunburned face to prove it. I took sun screen but I guess it doesn't work unless you take it out of the bag and actually put it on.

By the time we got there, Phred and this trip were there as well as the Mayor and Paul. Soon Cyber-Sibes and her Husky Trio arrived, then Kim, Kia and Andy. I can't remember if Robin and Tori beat Anna & Mark and their 3 but Anna and crew arrived about the same time as Amy, Ralph and their trio (sure a lot of trios aren't there?). Gabbygirl (Carrie) and Gabby arrived later and it was probably 4 before Staci and Keegan got there. A few locals stopped by too. But fun was had by all. The food was great and the dogs were wonderful. We took our 3 boys, Snoopy, Taggert and Jack and Christy's girls, Dakota, Destiny and Sierra.

The weather was perfect - not too warm and not too cool. I took pictures but have not gotten them uploaded yet but will try to do so soon. When we left, Phred was firing up the grill to fix dinner for those remaining. I'm sure there was plenty of food left from lunch that no one that stayed for dinner went hungry!

Well, I'm going to go work on my pictures. I didn't take as many as usual - I think we all were enjoying each other more and the dogs more and didn't take as many pictures as ususal. But I am sure there will be plenty to see.

[4 Dog Mother]

Well, I am a little embarrassed - most of my pictures seem to be of my dogs or my daughters' --- but here is some of what I have. First my album is here. (http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2126051329&idx=1)

Sherman (one of Cyber-sibes)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pbdf446e04fb3821240bb8f471f50b231/f3eecb3a.jpg
Star (another of Cyber-sibes)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pccea09f75d60cd9820412d010e03c7e9/f3eeca5a.jpg
Cinder and Snoopy
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p92b7d4a44313c6af9860e16648304688/f3eeca26.jpg
Gabbie
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pe227866b3dc346910a8b6627c9717a51/f3eec85a.jpg

[4 Dog Mother]

Spot, Snoopy and Sadie
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/ped92f3002ad91f704cb2a5d548ddd283/f3eec7fa.jpg
Sadie and Cincy
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pfa1aace8dcfbccf47e3a34a5bad76c12/f3eec75d.jpg
Jack
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p8f27fb587bf2d410fc58c2018a9d39a3/f3eec70f.jpg
Staci & Keegan
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p0d319ab2b3e8e0623b67604892199d69/f3eec691.jpg

[4 Dog Mother]

Kimmy & Kia and Snoopy, Anna, Huney and Spot in back ground
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p7d5a335753fa6037a92cd2b956ffa98e/f3eec654.jpg
Sweet Huney by herself
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p9f316840f7b5c51ca57003f1bf394eb4/f3eec5f4.jpg
Cinder
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p52698d5144c90029609bd02cab679bdd/f3eec520.jpg
Sierra asleep on the table away from all the big dogs
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p744f20d43f5275df82b145e67a8f198a/f3eec48b.jpg

[4 Dog Mother]

Dakota
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p83fe1e9885020325230dd170aec5f295/f3eec9ee.jpg
Spot and Tori playing
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p279c68d855ece0f3a6003268f3fde82b/f3eec5d1.jpg

[Fett]

We made it back home safe. Thanks for the fun day! :)

[cyber-sibes]

What great weather we had! I just put aloe vera gel all over my sunburn too-- we haven't had enough sun yet this year to be thinking "too much" yet! Thanks to everyone for the food-it was all good. The pupcakes were definitly a big hit, Anna looked like the "godess of canines" passing them out, with all those dogs worshiping at her feet! (they were all so well behaved for a few minutes- had to be a "good dog" to get their treat;) ) My pics are the old-fashioned kind, so I'll post in a day or two when I get them back-- we had so much fun watching the pups play and talking with everyone!

[shais_mom]

we stayed until about 9pm

When we left Karen and Paul, and Phred and his trio were cleaning up....
Robin and Tori had left about 25 minutes before and Anna and Mark and their trio had left about 15 min before me..
Was a fun day:)
Good food:)
Good friends:)


http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeoNWbNi2atUg

[RobiLee]

I am home! Whew, that was a long drive...lol. I probably shouldn't have stayed so late but I was having a good time and didn't want to leave ;). Tori slept all the way home. She was pooped. She is wide awake now and Katie is so happy to see her. I imagine they will keep me up for awhile. They are both pretty hyper right now.

I started out not taking any pics at all and just enjoying the folks and the furkids but I finally got busy with the camera. I hope I got some decent shots. Probably won't get them posted tonite though.

Tori and I had fun! The food was good and so was the company!

Robin :)

P.S....Great pics, Diana!

[Cincy'sMom]

Great pictures, mom and Staci!!

We left the park about 8:15, dropped the dogs off at home, and then went to antoher party!! We just got home from that....and am I beat!! What a fun day!! I'll post pictures tomorrow...I think I got about 100!!!

[RobiLee]

Great pictures, Staci!

I'm going to try and upload some of mine now. Probably going to take awhile. I wound up taking tons. :D

[anna_66]

I've already been repremanded for not telling you all we made it home safe and sound. Well guess what? We made it home safe and sound;)
We had a wonderful time!

I'm getting my pictures uploaded right now, so I'll be back in a while:D

PS great pictures Diana & Staci!

[4 Dog Mother]

Great pics Staci! As I was looking through, I said to Carl I didn't get any of Bon - and then we saw all your great ones of Bon. I guess I just wasn't in a picture taking mood yesterday! I can't believe you all stayed so late. We were so tired when we got home - guess that shows who the "old" ones of the group are.

[RobiLee]

Ok, The pics are finally uploaded at imagestation. A grand total of 223! I'll try not to post too many.

Tori and I had a great time! It was really good to see everyone again and to have Karen and Paul join us. I just love seeing all the furkids. It makes me so happy and I am getting quite attached to them all. We had lots of food. Which I ate and ate and ate...lol. In honor of Roxey's birthday Anna had cupcakes for us all and boy did the pups like those! I thought they were going to knock her over when she brought them into the park...lol. One of the fun things I did was take Bon for a little walk around some of the park. He is walking really well on a leash. We ran into a guy who said I had a nice looking horse....lol;). Bon also likes the water. We walked by the pond and he just walked right on in...lol. Stuck that big ol head of his right under the water....lol. It was so funny! My favorite thing is just hanging out relaxing and watching all the doggies play. I love watching them run! There is lots more that I could say but I am kind of wiped out today so I will just get some pics posted and my album link!

Mayor Karen
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p3abd004e7e9d7f41542340d794a13c5a/f3ecc4a7.jpg
One of the local dogs
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p2e08159055d15f9f6d2f7ae48fb3f86a/f3ecc311.jpg
Another local
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p14ebf67c2bf461b5422bd7c3e7283d24/f3ecc295.jpg
Pretty Kia
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pd9a8ae2c711b9ff98f563bd60b74cde4/f3ecc1f3.jpg
Beautiful Gabbie
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pd551fc23afa86e9d835cda45d1899141/f3ecc1cf.jpg
Sweet pic of Anna and Roxey
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p08bc1df95d302ebfd37c9a81ef88f5b5/f3ecc14e.jpg
Sweet sweet Huney
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p8b3776e9339e3a653428453c3ae96adb/f3ecc13c.jpg

[RobiLee]

Sadie and Ralph take a break
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p19d60a84051368c8d6f780d1abba4389/f3ecc0da.jpg
Cincy takes a break with dad
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pd60dcae35a7c4c644da8fd8e9ff6423d/f3ecc007.jpg
The Lovebirds
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p71c7700d01c7aacbb7f8a0ba9bcf1cb5/f3ecbfc2.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p94b4ae3a4ae946c6ed133294961e36a1/f3ecbfae.jpg
Huney, Anna and Keegan
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pcbd1e16bb1feff4bd369b319d1d4219f/f3ecbdd5.jpg
Hmmm, who is this pretty girl;)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pd1cac5e500cfa32a7faf0db3add776fc/f3ecbc17.jpg
This guy came with his beagle, Max. The dogs just loved this guy and kept stopping by to visit him.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p6c0e577c6e8f8b93ecdb78c3ae13bbf8/f3ecbb70.jpg
Here is Max
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p3061a9f28c6b8f38c7ce4fc22146652a/f3ecbadb.jpg

[RobiLee]

Loved watching Tori and Dakota romp around. Dakota is so much fun to watch.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p54cba8bdfc190fd4c8f8b2ac101e2abb/f3ecbaba.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p360146e3eb9e6b68744a31dba43b5d10/f3ecba9a.jpg
Yep, its treat time!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p160037f9d9ef84d2bc7d760d4d994803/f3ecba7e.jpg
Sleepy Bowser
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p96a9a10676b92d48e5f96afb905b261b/f3ecb9ca.jpg
Sadie and Cincy were having a blast and Tori kept trying to tell them how to do it...lol
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p0abbed0fe3c8fbf9b6660237d7ebd474/f3ecb771.jpg
Awwwww...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pd82fb49ab1d4fc33637d6d1b9fd01992/f3ecb758.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pb7c24a44e53704b436084208f82a2dde/f3ecb736.jpg
Ralph is really good with all the pups
Bon and Tori. They didn't get to play like that always do but I noticed that they still seem to always drift together
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p70eecd5a568305346355b162161299d8/f3ecb692.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p0e08c41de1d7879f985477950c8a7661/f3ecb663.jpg

[RobiLee]

Bon and dad play
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p8016a8a1810e363e18a9d87899c664e5/f3ecb603.jpg
Gorgeous Keegan
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p17f86d2f4fb46d6f5ce8043942675d99/f3ecb591.jpg
Check out the Bonster! That boy can jump. I never knew it!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p3858b6434304381b2a56efbae777c1d4/f3ecb535.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p797f08fbe7fec37559c2f20ac45e050a/f3ecb50a.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pef0945d6e17e53e827b019057c49b7ea/f3ecb4f9.jpg
"I wuv you, aunt anna"
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pcee5018d5b3ebbefaed2497363ba6298/f3ecb49d.jpg
Smokey
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p4371c5b9751c544a0f78bc458766d89f/f3ecb2cc.jpg
Phred giving Bon a good lecture...lol
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p2c9af22f979959c81d7c950b72c2d294/f3ecb234.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p2849bbc4d85d21ca0d07b9102e228854/f3ecb189.jpg
Karen and Bon
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pfe283f4297179482659edf71c8832750/f3ecb15e.jpg
Tori when we started on our way home. She had her nose resting on the open window enjoying the breeze. Its wasn't long before she was curled up and asleep.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p5c1aa0626b66d1063ee6c686048a0130/f3ecafe3.jpg

I have sooooo many more pictures!!! I could sit here and post all day. I just love all these dogs. Please check them all out
HERE! (http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2126025863)

[anna_66]

Oh Robin, you got so many good pictures (expecially of my Bon boy..thanks;)). My batteries went dead and Robin was there to take up the slack for me:D

I love them all, and am off to look at the album!

[anna_66]

Ok, I'm having a problem with IS this morning so I just upload to Shutterfly and here's the album...
http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeoM2rNw5aOPA

I'll post some later when I can get them upload to IS...hope you enjoy!

[Ginger's Mom]

Great pictures everyone :D . It looks like everyone had sooo much fun. Even the local people who came in unaware :). Although I must say, it looks like Cincy had the best seat in the house ;). I don't think I have ever seen Gabbie before, what a pretty girl she is. What fun! Thanks for sharing all of the pictures everyone.

[dukedogsmom]

Great pics! I'm still jealous of all those that got to go. Maybe next year. Who's sleepy sweetie is this?
http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procsserv/F-oM2rNw5aOLKBCmyuS5s
Cute!
http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procsserv/F-oM2rNw5aOLN5CmyuS50
I just love Smokey. He's so pretty
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p4371c5b9751c544a0f78bc458766d89f/f3ecb2cc.jpg
Love all the pics. That's a great pic of Keegan, too. And I can't believe how big Bon is getting!

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
Great pics! I'm still jealous of all those that got to go. Maybe next year. Who's sleepy sweetie is this?
http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procsserv/F-oM2rNw5aOLKBCmyuS5s


That little sweetheart is Dakota'sMommy's Sierra. She is so funny. She was scared to death of Tori. Tori would look at at her and she wouldn't start screaming for help!! Poor Tori didn't even touch her, and just wanted to play!!
Sierra spent a lot of time sitting on the PT bench with Joe-Joe (the Cyber-Sibes dog's dad), Laying in the middle of the picnic table, or huddled between Mayor Karen's knees! She LOVES the attention of the people, but isn't so sure about all them dogs!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Great pcitures Robin!!! I love the ones of Bon jumping!! I missed that somehow! Must havebeen while we were putting things in the car...

Spot sure loves playing with Tori!

[moosmom]

Hi guys!

You have NO idea how bad I felt that I couldn't make it. But I was stuck working from 11-5 in a funeral home that was "as dead as a doornail" pun intended!

Looks like you guys had a really great time! Cool pictures! Hopefully I'll be able to make the next bash!!

[luvofallhorses]

It looks like everyone had a great time :) Beautiful furkids and great pics everyone! :)

[anna_66]

Why didn't someone tell me I could put Shutterfly pictures on here, I could have had this done earlier this morning;)
Thanks Val, I had no idea until I seen you post a couple of the pictures I took!

Well here's our accounts of the day:)

We arrived around 1 or so, we wanted to come later so the dogs didn't get so tired before Staci and Keegan could come.
It was the most gorgeous day, not hot and not cold, just right:D
We tried to see how it would go with Bon at the park again, but it just wasn't happening. After the little incident last time he has some issues with a couple of the dogs and things did not work out as we hoped. Hmmm do we have another Angus on our hands? I really had hoped not but I guess you don't always get what you want now do you:o
Anyways here's a few of Bon hanging at the shelter with dad & aunt Robin.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p2fb37cf255a746662b1546eb6308486f/f3ec372c.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pabf8820c6d54deece4bc3ec770b1ac5e/f3ec3480.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pa2c2f701e194eca404eedb0e49e7b0f6/f3ec1bc4.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pbaf9ca6285d0bae7c331cc15eb213ba9/f3ec19d4.jpg
And then him and dad snoozing away:D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pbd63bd9de9d04c809747ddf7816b795c/f3ec01c9.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p42484124e51313c037a2e6b6e943b53b/f3ec028a.jpg
more to come!

[anna_66]

I too didn't start taking pictures till later in the afternoon, just enjoying all the company of people and dogs but after I did I couldn't seem to quit snapping away! I'll try to make this as short and painless as I can but I think I got alot of good pictures and want to post them:D
Beautiful Star relaxing
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pf883c77d7d17db89f645deb852ba8f3c/f3ec2ba6.jpg
And her pretty brother Sherman
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p3ec65730e2936d375dd2318ad9f6437a/f3ec33ab.jpg
Totally caught Kia offguard in this one but I think it turned out great.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p095de776bd9404ad01e9f07b86c67636/f3ec2857.jpg
Miss Mayor Karen & Kimmy striking a pose:D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p03d3de27b67a70bee84c0d1a341d9660/f3ec267a.jpg
There was a small amout of shade over there but Cincy and Sadie fit perfect in it:)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pbec40732563ccb54ed1ce9daeb71dcca/f3ec1f93.jpg
The always stunning Gabby
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p4e3a2c8cd535d582d5c952ce7668be44/f3ec1359.jpg
My beautiful best furfriend Keegan!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p7b5c9bf10617b54098386b5a1ab241c0/f3ec0f57.jpg
more to come!

[anna_66]

Roxey found her a new best friend while we were there. For some reason she followed this kid around for the longest time, it was soooo cute:D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p7e7848f8639f4f84b629be50278f3176/f3ec1511.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p13d43c74aeb8997054ff7f5899f45e15/f3ec13f0.jpg
My little Huney doesn't play much but she actually tried to get Dakota and Destiny to play (well for a few minutes anyways).
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pc10e80fc74ae2dbe0d41de81b629a9d8/f3ec0e4a.jpg
Christy's girls are so gorgeous if she doesn't watch out I'm going to steal them!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pf90f5252cfaf3ec36819365a6957e0c3/f3ec0c96.jpg
Sleepy Destiny doing a BIG YAWN!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p722b0a18058379dff9924f5d1e7e8238/f3ec0abe.jpg
Here's Sierra in one of her favorite places for the day.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p603279bf8cdb3edfc80f9de722358c9f/f3ebfe3f.jpg
And I thought this was so funny. Didn't matter where I was, the girls wanted to be there too. I'm at the shelter..."Hey mom what about us? Can we come up there?"
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p26633169d4f75451a13c619b25125e6e/f3ebfec7.jpg
Ok your up here now, I'm going to go back and play with Bon....
"Uh now we want to be down there with you!" Crazy girls!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p1baac9bbc23313e52d8bc14e2919a8cc/f3ebec09.jpg
Only one more post!

[anna_66]

Phred's sweet girl Cinder
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p6cb50e61205ef3b48c36915533eb59e3/f3ec0a5e.jpg
And his handsome boy Smokey
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p22faa39ad5d52041b5116d1f90a16233/f3ec0d73.jpg
And who could forget the ever lovable Bower!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p71e624d4f7a5bc5cc5d7659794b0e70a/f3ec0cee.jpg
I really liked this one of Taggert! He looks so happy!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p4a6910c350284482bffb15cce5f02574/f3ec02c7.jpg
Amy and sweet Snoopy
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p29c9621e5fdc32e748313af0e7add57f/f3ec2f7b.jpg
And the fun Spot who just wants to play with everyone!!! I just love this guy!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p09cb32311a291664ea9f820026e58af5/f3ec290a.jpg
And who could forget my sweet niece Tori! She had so much fun she didn't even have enough energy to play with Bon!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p944e7062105bd5a3999172fcb2c85613/f3ec0326.jpg
only 1 more post...I really promise this time:p

[anna_66]

After alot of the dogs went home Bon was able to come into the park with Amy's three, Keegan and Tori. He was so happy and all he wanted to do was, as Karen put it was...Read the Paper:D He sniffed everything!!!
First this tree..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p1ecaa1fb976d045e77b9763ecf548a91/f3ebf842.jpg
Then over by Keegan..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pc70aa13401ef2dedf127fb711a88a7e8/f3ebf768.jpg
And then it was off to the middle where he could do a little playing with mommy & daddy (you all saw those pictures Robin posted).
I also got a cute video (only one, why I didn't get more is beyond me:o ) of Roxey, Tori and Dakota playing.
Well I hope I didn't bore you to tears and hope you enjoyed seeing all the doggies!
Can't wait till we do it again!

[luvofallhorses]

Great pictures, Anna! :) I love the video, too :)

[4 Dog Mother]

I'm stealing a picture, Anna:

Spot, leave me alone - I don't need a boyfriend!
http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procsserv/F-oM2rNw5aOLLpCmyuS52

Loved all your other pictures too! Great job!

[Ginger's Mom]

LOL, Spot was after our pretty Huney again, huh? He sure does have good taste.

All of the pictures that have been submitted so far (hint hint ;)) are great. There must be an unwritten rule that only the cutest and/or most beautiful dogs are allowed on Pet Talk, because that is what we have. It sure looks like a great time.

[captain]

How gorgeous!!!

Thank you all for your great pictures. Everyone looked like they had a ball.

Anna, no pics of the DogMobile? :D
I was hoping that the Bon Boy would pick up one of Angus' traits, but was hoping is wasn't the "don't want to play with other dogs really" one !!!:o

Hugs to you all

Michelle

[chocolatepuppy]

Fantastic pictures everyone! Looks like a good time was had by all! I'm so glad you had nice weather! Thanks for sharing! :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by Ginger's Mom
LOL, Spot was after our pretty Huney again, huh? He sure does have good taste.



Spot ALWAYS tries to get Huney to play. At least as far as I saw, that was all he did this time!! Maybe he is finlly learning to be a little less forceful!!

I also had to steal on of Robin's to post. Guess who this little speed demon is..

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p7dcde0e86c479e7e01baf2d0568eea38/f3ecb681.jpg

IT'S CINCY!!!

My little girl may be a hefty little girl, but I think it surprised everyone that when properly motivated, she can move!! She has lost about 10 lbs, and is about 1/2 way to her target weight. Just wait til you see her at coming meetings....

It has taken me all day...thanks to some viruses and spyware issues, but I believe all of my pictures are finally uploaded. I'll start them in the next post....

[captain]

Goooooooooooo Cincy!!!!!! :D

What a great photo ......

[Cincy'sMom]

Here's the album (http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2126011926&idx=1)

and a "few" pictures...

The water bowl is at perfect Boswer height!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p7b6c225633e788f1ac8240c4df6da7de/f3ebd227.jpg

I think Snoopy is laughing at me!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p70019c3d38df094b424b2c9ef2a124a5/f3ebd1c0.jpg

Speedo says, "I can be taller than Dakota!"
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pc55e0137ae4bab719513598528ca7fe0/f3ebd18f.jpg

Gabby's is telling us something important
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p5bce0e98d911107696519f146354fa63/f3ebbe6b.jpg

more...

[Cincy'sMom]

Up close with Star

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pf545f1dbefeb82d668bbd98ee637a2cc/f3ebbe73.jpg

Smokey will dance for a treat

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p87569a980ec98bc574d28a08eb7d040c/f3ebbeb8.jpg

Let me off this leash, mom...I'mnot ready to go yet!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p4552d98a1d4ee8bff1149e89f60259cd/f3ebbe1e.jpg

Dakota eludes the huskies
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pd5bce2760d43f76e0f8b8ea359a9ef2c/f3ebae8a.jpg

Go Kia!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pea821e5a6b2d11350d87f0fc827544ab/f3ea8e27.jpg


more...

[Cincy'sMom]

Bon Bon
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p1062573bc98d31084b3e425b017b9c47/f3ea8de7.jpg

I may shorter than you two, but I can still get the ball from you!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pa3015c8c104f0815bcc68658d66b0473/f3ea8e11.jpg

Happy Jack
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p3917ed04e04b4ec463bfa5d7196385aa/f3ebd22f.jpg

Sadie was so tired, she grabbed her favorite stuffy, and curcled up in the chair for a snooze when we got home...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pcae73916856fb215a31ce722fdb226e7/f3ea8ab7.jpg

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Awesome pics everyone!! It looks like everyone had an awesome time!!:D And I don't think I've ever seen pictures of Karen before...you look great Karen!!:D:D:D

[finn's mom]

Wow, what awesome photos! I hope to go there one year with all of you guys! Looks like such a great time! :)

[shais_mom]

great pics everyone!
I chatted with Phred awhile ago and he was on his way home around 9 ish - he putzed around in Gilboa and the park most of the day....
now is taking the scenic route home....

[Cincy'sMom]

Gilboa?!? What is there?

[Karen]

Reporting in:

Paul and I are home safe, Miss Hoppy did a good job guarding the house, as she and the house are both fine, and we've done raisin time, so maybe I'm forgiven for leaving her.

It's going to be a busy week, but I promise pictures before July th, okay? ;) Hopefully it'll be sooner than then, but it's gonna be a busy week for us, so please be patient!

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
Gilboa?!? What is there?

lol

apparently they have made their quarry into like a Diving school or something? Some of the guys he does Fire with have been there for search and underwater rescue things....
I am surprised he even found it!!
If you blink you miss it!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom & shais_mom

Gilboa?!? What is there?

lol

I am surprised he even found it!!
If you blink you miss it!

:D
We "blinked" ~ We "missed it"! :o
And it WAS a Long Way to the first gas station to "ask"!! :p

And now we're Back at the Ranch - Safe & Sound!

We closed the Bark Park up with Karen & Paul last night;
then Camped Out at the Findlay Super 8 rather than drive home "late" ...

Today we did some "Site-Seein" around Findlay;
hung out back at the Bark Park in the afternoon - (only ONE "Local"
Family & ONE Dawg came in);
then poked our way back towards home...

So instead of gettin home "late" LAST night ...
We got home "LATE" on THIS night! :rolleyes:

GREAT TYME had by All!!
Special THANKS to Karen & Paul for making the Loooonng Trip to
Share the Day with us!! *GOOD* to see you two again!! :)

Sorry :) to *miss* those who couldn't make it -
PLAN for the Next *BASH* - SUNDAY, July 3rd - commin up Sooner
than you think!!

We'll start "processin" Photos!!

/s/ Phred ;)

[ChrisH]

Fabulous pictures everyone! :D Thanks for sharing. :D

[4 Dog Mother]

Gilboa?!? What is there?

Come on, how could you miss that huge cow???????

Glad you made it home, Phred. We waited all day to hear from you Phred but when we didn't we thought maybe you made an early start for home.

Carl worked more on the pond - he had me hauling and washing stones. Then he needed to do the rest himself so I wore myself out weeding my overgrown flowerbeds. Didn't call cause you thought we'd pull into our work, huh, Phred????

[anna_66]

Glad to hear that you made it home safe and sound Karen, Paul & Phred. We had a wonderful time with you:)
I'll be looking forward to seeing your pictures when you have the time.
Just waiting for one more to report in...Kimmy...you there yet;)

Amy your pictures were wonderful! And your not kidding, that girl of yours sure can fly:D And that picture of Sadie is so adorable, they all look sacked out! Belly rubs to all of them from me:)

Michelle, the only dogmobile pictures is the ones with my boys sleeping;) And yep, I was hoping that would be one trait he wouldn't take from Angus. What are the odds of that happening:rolleyes:

[cyber-sibes]

Nice pictures everyone! OHHH, Amy that picture of Sadie curled up wif her stuffy baby is SO CUTE!!! Phred, sorry we missed you on Monday - we went to the park around 5, played in the rain with the two Goldens that come daily. I'm hoping they make it to the next PT event-- Everyone would love these guys, Leon and Max. I'll see if I can get a picture this week.....

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by 4 Dog Mother

Come on, how could you miss that huge cow???????

Didn't call cause you thought we'd
pull you into our work, huh, Phred????

I was told it was a BUFFALO ;)
and no, we dint *miss* it!

"Turn at the Buffalo"; and it's "just down the road."
He forgot to mention the NEXT right turn and the drive
OUT of Town part!
Then I missed the Quary sign and drove 20 miles to the next town! :rolleyes:

"... thought we'd pull you into our work...?"
Never crossed my mynd! :p

We're supposed to be "doin pictures" ...

[ramanth]

Great photos everyone! I hope to get mine downloaded tomorrow. :)

[lizbud]

Hi, I've really enjoyed all the pictures of the Dog Park meeting
and want to apologize for not making the trip this time. It's all
totally my fault for not planning this better. The day came & I was
not prepared at all. I am glad there is more than one a year.:D

Maybe I'll find the carefully marked out map than I took with me the last year. :o

[wolf_Q]

Wow, wonderful pictures everyone! It looks like you all had a great time. I kept wishing that I could have been there with you instead of working all weekend...plus it rained the whole time, no fun here!

[Dixieland Dancer]

Great time was had by all... especially the furkids! One of these times I'm gonna have to make the trip like Phred did by staying in the Super 8 afterwards. I know the long trip home would be harder for me than the dogs! ;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Here we go - Our *snappies* are back frum da Lab =
(Dad finally got em UpLoaded) -
well post a few and *link* to the ImageStation Album.

Mayor Karen an Furst SideKick Mr. Paul got the Urlee-Burd Award
for being FURST to Arrive!! Dey had da Dawg-Freindly Cookies an
Nantucket Hectars (Dad sez dat's GUD Stuff) all ready to go!

Dad backed in an unloaded all our "junque" anna Kitchin Suppliez;
an we Kamped Out at our favorite tree whilst Dad build da fuir.

Da Gang started arrivin an ebberbuddie had a nice *romp* inna Park
to build up our Appie-Tites.

Mister Carl got "elected" ta Chief Cook an did a **FINE** Job onna Grill!!
Da 2-Leggers had a *nice* Feast wiff allua Goodiez ebberbuddie brung -
we hadda hard tyme draggin em back inna Park!

Birfday Gurl ROXEY helped her Mom Anna serve PupCakes
to ebberbuddie - *YUMMIE* - an HAPPIE BIRFDAY, Roxey!!

Den it wuz back inna Bark Park fur summore *Phunn* wiffa Gang!

Mayor Karen stepz out ta *Greet* Ralph (wiff Cincy & Sadie) an
Mark wiff Bon >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/p91c869e503f19d23045a25520ee291cd/f3e62d0d.jpg


Anna, Ralph, and Robin wiffa a few of the Pups ...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/p62445339a8406d6dd30ea1d3042ca919/f3e620b0.jpg


"Chance of Showers" pass overhead ...
Not a DROP all day!! ~ Thanks, God!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/pe16baf43900de11aa5fd26cb1ab6099d/f3e61d0a.jpg


"Grill Testers" wait for a Dropped Burger ...
Mr. Carl Officiated at the Grill ~ a **FINE** Job, Carl!! ~
and didn't drop a thing!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/pa471b579756fb99c30c10355d2f4cf99/f3e614cb.jpg


"Love Sponge" Smoke gets some <*Luvin*> from Ralph!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/pfc81ad9a48286515e702da2747ba948e/f3e6120b.jpg


Smokey drops by Mr. Ralph's Dawggie Salon for a *Blade Job*!
(Whay bother to Groom da Mutts? ~ Just bring em to the Dawg Park!)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/p8c98138bc98ba42376a18d19061dd9d3/f3e606a0.jpg


Snoopy & Taggert pass by the Kimmy Back Rub Station >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/p81bce77c31b5909ae2ccf77840f913fb/f3e5f867.jpg


Carrie ~ "Talkin" wiff her Hand-Pawz!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/p3f9fc4dba650f2129fc38e044ad5eb08/f3e5eddc.jpg

Stand by ... more commin rite up ...

[Cinder & Smoke]

ALWAYS *Smilin* Anna pets some Spots with Huney in the bacground,
AND takes a *snappie* with her free hand >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/pb026ff06ef69818ed2e15a0753993bae/f3e5e9a9.jpg


Kia and Momma Kimmy beside Dakota >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/pc1694f7c877261e97bb5a8ba84a93039/f3e5e67d.jpg


Mayor Karen with Carrie and Diana >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/p0b98b4219dc77cd1d40b2b71c2acd7bd/f3e5e393.jpg


Kimmy & Huney have a *chat* ...
Kim: "You don't say, Huney ..."

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/p5b8f4eefad304dfda4deb2a2fc7b3b80/f3e5d199.jpg


Bowser gets a back-rub from Miz Karen >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/pdf2fee79056154498ec15a7bfc5a7668/f3e5b5ea.jpg


Anna & Robin with Roxey and "local" Max >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/p35934e00f572c4f5259ec6f23145bb3e/f3e598d6.jpg


Staci has TREETS!!
SmokeMutt and Cinder show off their best <STAND> & <GRAB> form ...
They DO know how to <SIT> & <BEG> ... :rolleyes:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/pfc2ba36f2c91dc1e1a949935e02c018a/f3e5890b.jpg


GranPaw Carl, Dakota, Diana, a "Local" and Tori >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/p92de3e298dfb9d01f09f32ae327d68e3/f3e541e3.jpg


Our PT Binx & Smokey Memorial Trees are *Thriving* after their
first winter ... and our Memorial Bench is in frequent use >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/p668c036b831bc7254ee18378ad425228/f3e511fa.jpg


Enuff for here ...
Visit the ImageStation ALBUM at:
Memorial Day 2005 *BASH* at Findlay (http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2125936319)

*THANKS* to all who came to the Gathurin ~
Especilally Karen & Paul - the Longest Distance Traveled *Winners*!

For those who didn't make it - we all *missed* you -
and hope to see you for the Next One -
scheduled for *SUNDAY* ~ The 3rd of JULY!

/s/ SmokeMutt - da Offishul Dawggie Korr-is-pondant

[4 Dog Mother]

Great pictures, Phred! Thanks for the report Smokey!

[shais_mom]

I have to mention these pics
this was the Great Poop Hunt

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/share/show/large?auto=1&i=EeoNWbNi2atVk&m=1

At first Ralph was trying to find one of his trio's 'droppings' and the ever helpful Phred was sitting at the picnic table yelling ' no to the left - little more to the right - no not that far' so Amy, Carl and Diana went out to help find it so that is what those 4 are doing.
Then Cinder decided to teach Dad a lesson in direction giving and deposited one herself! So Phred is hunting Cinder's deposit!

it was quite entertaining to watch!

[Kfamr]

So instead of an Egg Hunt like we had last time, you all did a poop hunt? ;) ;) :p :p DARN.. and why did I have to miss that!


Great pictures everyone!

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
So instead of an Egg Hunt like we had last time, you all did a poop hunt? ;) ;) :p :p DARN.. and why did I have to miss that!


Great pictures everyone!
:)
LOL
I didn't think of that!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by shais_mom

I have to mention these pics ...
this was the Great Poop Hunt.

It was quite entertaining to watch!

:p

SOME People are "easily entertained"!

:D

/s/ Poop Hunter

[captain]

Great pics Phred,

Thanks for the news Smoke Mutt .......:D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Looks like everyone had a wonderful time! :D

So sorry we had to miss it but we made good use of the time at home and got sooo much done and organized around here. Sorry we had to miss the festivities but thanks for the pics everyone. :)

[slick]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid171/p668c036b831bc7254ee18378ad425228/f3e511fa.jpg

Our PT Binx & Smokey Memorial Trees are *Thriving* after their first winter ... and our Memorial Bench is in frequent use >>>
Oh my gosh, I was doing fine looking at all the pictures until I saw this one. Talk about Leaky Eye Syndrome. :( :(
Looks like you guys had a great time. Maybe one day I can make it there. In the meantime I can enjoy all the pics and stories.

[sandragonfly]

:eek: a lot of pictures...more from the mayor's still coming! wow - feel like I went! :)

cincy made me chuck!
smokey's too cute! so scared at the park?
kia looks like she has been dazzzing all the way!
dakota/gabbie soo beauuutiful!
bon has the greatest markings! never saw the white parts on him, cool stripes!
crayola says hi keegan!! :) (only goldie there, huh?)

the #21 picture in staci's, I was going to ask why is everybody looking on the ground...ah, great poop hunt! haha. looovee when the ground are clean for those dear paws! I wiiiish I was there too! great to see everybody of you, thanks! :)

[anna_66]

KIM...where are your pictures? Didn't you take any?!

[cyber-sibes]

I finally got my pics back - here's a few to start and a link to the album - only 19 pics, but I hope you enjoy it!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/PT%20gathering%205-30-05/Dakota.jpg
Big beautiful Dakota
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/PT%20gathering%205-30-05/Speedotrots.jpg
Speedo checking things out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/PT%20gathering%205-30-05/snoopy.jpg
Sweet Snoopy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/PT%20gathering%205-30-05/PhredPhriends.jpg
Phred & Phriends
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/PT%20gathering%205-30-05/Annaspupcakes.jpg
Roxy's birthday pupcakes!!! OH BOY!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/PT%20gathering%205-30-05/Shermangetsapupcake.jpg
Sherman gets his pupcake
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/PT%20gathering%205-30-05/Speedoseyes.jpg
Peekin' Speedo
Here's a link to the rest-
http://photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/PT%20gathering%205-30-05/

[anna_66]

Pat your pictures are great and worth the wait!

I was really happy to see that you got a couple pictures of the handing out of the pupcakes! I love the one with Sherman standing on my side. He would jump up ever so softly...too sweet!

I loved that last one of Speedo's eyes too...he's so handsome!

[RobiLee]

Great pics, Pat!

[Cincy'sMom]

Great pictures Phred and Pat!!!