*Labor Day Weekend *BASH* @ Findlay, OHIO Bark Park ~ *SUNDAY* SEPT 3, 2006 ~

[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 >>>

This Spring's Memorial Day (2006) Gathurin >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=98411

Labor Day (2005) Gathurin
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=85163

Memorial Day (2005) Gathurin
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=77616

Fall (2004) Findlay Meeting

Labor Day (2004) Gathurin

Memorial Day (2004) at Findlay

Memorial Day (2003) Gathurin

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 September 3rd !!


..

[zippy-kat]

I'm workin' on it....

Having a bit o' trouble coordinating a flight. I have to be in Tempe, AZ on the 30th for training classes on the 31st and 1st. Since it's work, they prefer to make the travel arrangements however I'm getting absolutely no where with them.

I'm just about to say to heck with 'em and book my own flight out on Saturday (no more flights out on Friday night) but there's some problems with that, too...

*crossin' my paws*

[Cinder & Smoke]

I'm workin' on it....

If I make it, I'll need a loaner dog!
*eyes Bowser*
lol

That's a Deal!!

You make it to Findlay, and Bowser is *Assigned* to you all day!

Heck, show him enough Treats - and he'll follow you onto the plane!

[Cincy'sMom]

We'll be there!!

[Kfamr]

*Crosses Fingers*

I'd like to make it up again this year, especially after falling in love with my aunt's puppy, Sophie. Maybe under better circumstances she'll be able to join us in Findlay.

However, I'd also like to go to Utah sometime after the 15th (no pets on Delta before the 15th.) So.. I'll have to work something out.

[k9krazee]

Bummer. I move in at college on the 23rd of August...and then I'll be approximently 4 hours away (with no car). :/ I'm still hoping to make the Memorial Day bash next year though!

[cyber-sibes]

yup, we'll all be there!

[anna_66]

Count us in