*Labor Day Weekend *BASH* @ Findlay, OHIO Bark Park ~ *SUNDAY* SEPT 6, 2009 ~

[shais_mom]

Hey ~
KAT-Keepers are **Invited** ... and always have been.


!

I KNOW that but maybe THEY don't know that. Its just been such a dog themed event for so long I think a lot of the KatKeepers just assume it save for the few that do come and we do enjoy the company of.. Course the other thing is maybe there just aren't that many people within driving distance.But I'm all for feigning ignorance!

[Cincy'sMom]

I'd suggest we try what we've done several times in the past when we heard
of one of the Park District's "Hair-Brained" and wierd ideas ...
We've contacted the "Administration" and suggested a more reasonable
solution;
then rounded up some supporters to argue for the same thing.

Hey CARRIE --- where are ya? ... We NEED You!

I agree with this appracoh...afer Labor Day. If we call and talk to them ahead of time, we admit we know the new rule. This is so close to it taking effect, we play dumb. What is that whole thing about begging for forgiveness rather then asking perfmission and being denied?
Then after the picnic we can begin lobbying for next year. Just my opinion.

[Cinder & Smoke]

I agree with this appracoh ... after Labor Day.

If we call and talk to them ahead of time, we admit we know the new rule.

This is so close to it taking effect, we play dumb.

Then after the picnic we can begin lobbying for next year.

She's RIGHT!

Anyway, "THEY" said it doesn't take effect till "AFTER the project" is completed ...
I read that as next year.


Hope someone brings bail money for me.

[Grace]

We're not going to be able to foster-care this time. We are having company all weekend.

For any of the non-dog folk, we have been to the last 3 picnics, and had a most wonderful time. Food was yummy, dogs are delightful, and most important the company cannot be beat!!

If you've never been before, give it a go. I remember the first time, figuring out who the posters were by checking out the dogs

[Cinder & Smoke]

We're not going to be able to foster-care this time.
We are having company all weekend.

So, why not load the Company and haul 'em to the Dawg Park *WITH* you?

[shais_mom]

We're not going to be able to foster-care this time. We are having company all weekend.

For any of the non-dog folk, we have been to the last 3 picnics, and had a most wonderful time. Food was yummy, dogs are delightful, and most important the company cannot be beat!!

If you've never been before, give it a go. I remember the first time, figuring out who the posters were by checking out the dogs

bummer but have a great weekend!

[4 Dog Mother]

I think we really should plead ignorance. After all, Margie (Phred's favorite secretary or administrative person or whatever) knew enough to call him about the bridge closing so she knows we are having this gathering and that some of us bring more than one dog SO if why didn't she tell him about the new rules? That just doesn't make sense to me. (I think I smell some chicken from here - I think they know it isn't a good idea to pi&& Pet Talk people off). Also I don't think there is any way they can deny the money we have donated to the dog park for trees, benches, the new pavilion, etc.

We don't go to the dog park any more - just too much going on to get the whole tribe there. But I remember well the days when we went almost every day. I can't tell you how many times I was out there by myself with my dogs. It just seems silly to make such a rule when there are people who can go out at odd hours when no one else can - or who will still go if it is hot or sprinkling or snowy or cold. Again this is the case of a few ruining it for everyone. And again how many people these days have just one dog.

Back to one dog per person - that means Christy will be okay to bring her 3 because Dominic and Jasmine will be there.

Gretchen and Doug - I really missed not getting to see everyone at the last get together. It has been so nice that you continue to join us even though you don't have dogs. I hope this doesn't mean you won't be coming any more.

We all need to put on our thinking caps and figure out how we are going to get around these new changes. I don't go out enough to know who all is going and how many have multiple dogs. I think we should stay quiet and low until at our meeting and then find out what others are thinking and doing about this. Remember Justina with Lucy(the pug), Brutus and her other two. And her friend who works for the newspaper who has 2 Schnauzers. There has to be others that are going to be really put out with this change.

[Grace]

Gretchen and Doug - I really missed not getting to see everyone at the last get together. It has been so nice that you continue to join us even though you don't have dogs. I hope this doesn't mean you won't be coming any more.

We will be there next Memorial Day weekend - can't get rid of us just yet And next May we will again bring Phesina (Pat) along with us, if she's available. We have really enjoyed the picnics, and look forward to more in the future.

Our son is flying in on Thursday, and on Saturday he and Doug are going down to Columbus for the Navy - OSU football game. So Sunday will be a day of rest and reflection - and no driving.

[MonicanHonda]

There are a lot of multiple dog families. I was just there yesterday with two people that had three dogs. There is the kid with the great dane, Boo. They got a brussells griffon named Chooie. They go there ALL the time. There is a lady with the two white siberian husky mixes. I really think they are going to have a hard time with this rule. I think maybe if we talk to the people in charge ahead of time... (like for next memorial day) that they may allow us to bring all our dogs on that special day? Because you all have done a lot for that park.

[Cinder & Smoke]

There are a lot of multiple dog families.
I was just there yesterday with two people that had three dogs.
There is the kid with the great Dane, Boo. They got a Brussels Griffin named Chooie.
They go there ALL the time.
There is a lady with the two white Siberian husky mixes.

I really think they are going to have a hard time with this rule.

I sincerely hope that The Locals learn about this new One-Dawg "rule"
and raise such a STINK that The Board and the Staff quickly get the hint
and rescind the rule before folks just quit using the dog park.

One problem I see is that there's no good or easy way for the DP USERS
to communicate with "the Office" ...
Wonder if a Rescind this Rule *petition* would look good hanging on the Bulletin Board?

Everyone who visits the Dog Park needs to talk up the Locals to impress
upon them
that they NEED to call The Office annd register a complaint over the One-Dog rule.

And be sure to *Invite* them to attend the Gathurin on Sunday, the 6th!

[MonicanHonda]

Well the dog park is closed... which Remy reminded me alllllllllll day. Lol But I'll get back to it when it opens again. :-P

[Cinder & Smoke]

Well the dog park is closed...
which Remy reminded me alllllllllll day.

Is anyone going to "drop by" to check on the progress?
There's the forecast possiblity of RAIN on Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday ... wonder if they'll work through it or stop work?

Next week starts out "sunny" ... might not be too soon to start our Sunn Dancin
for a nice Labor Day weekend.

[Cinder & Smoke]

What to Bring? ~ MENUE ~ for Findlay -
Labor Day SUNDAY, September 6th, 2009 ~

~~ MENUE ~~~
Here's what has been promised so far >>>
(With some suggestions that have been *HITS* before)

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

Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad (by Diana, 4DM)
. . Baked Beans ??
. . Coleslaw ??
. . Macaroni Salad ??
. . Pasta Salad ??
. . Taco Salad ??
. . Banana Bread ??
. .

Munchies & Krunchies & Dips
. . Veggies + Dip ??
. . Chips + Dip ??
. .

Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies (by Phred)
. . Brownies (by Diana, 4DM)
. . Watermelon ??
. . Strawberry Pretzel Dessert ??
. .

Drinks
. . Kooler & Ice wiff both HiTest an Diet Pops (by Carl, Diana, & Phred)
. . Nantucket Nectars ??
. . Iced Tea & bottled water ??

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF (by Phred)
. . KetchUp
. . Bar-B-Que Sauce
. . Brown Mustard
. . Yeller Mustard
. . 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
. . couple extra Servin Spoonz
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

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

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"Current" as of: 8/28/2009 @ 9:30 pm

==================================================

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

Note:
Everything above are only "suggestions" of things that have been
"HITS" in the past ... I YOU like it, cook it & bring it --- someone will Eat it!

Note: There ARE Electrical Outlets available in the
Pavilion to power CrockPots, HotPlates, etc.

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

Bring either the "small" or "Byte-Sized" treets - mosta da Phunn fur
us 4-Leggers is the "GETTIN" da treet - a quick <munch> an we
can get rite back in line fur anudder wun ... kinda hate to have to spend
a lotta time <krunchin> up a BIG treat.

[MonicanHonda]

What to Bring? ~ MENUE ~ for Findlay -
Labor Day SUNDAY, September 6th, 2009 ~

~~ MENUE ~~~
Here's what has been promised so far >>>
(With some suggestions that have been *HITS* before)

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

Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad (by Diana, 4DM)
. . Baked Beans ??
. . Coleslaw ??
. . Macaroni Salad ??
. . Pasta Salad ??
. . Taco Salad ??
. . Banana Bread ??
. .

Munchies & Krunchies & Dips
. . Veggies + Dip (by MonicanHonda)
. . Chips + Dip (by MonicanHonda, I'll only be bringing one sour cream and onion dip since the dip didn't get eaten last time. If you want something else, let me know!)
. .

Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies (by Phred)
. . Brownies (by Diana, 4DM)
. . Watermelon ??
. . Strawberry Pretzel Dessert ??
. .

Drinks
. . Kooler & Ice wiff both HiTest an Diet Pops (by Carl, Diana, & Phred)
. . Nantucket Nectars ??
. . Iced Tea & bottled water ??
. . Sprite (by MonicaNHonda)

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF (by Phred)
. . KetchUp
. . Bar-B-Que Sauce
. . Brown Mustard
. . Yeller Mustard
. . 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
. . couple extra Servin Spoonz
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

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

--------------------------------------------------
"Current" as of: 8/28/2009 @ 9:30 pm

==================================================

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

Note:
Everything above are only "suggestions" of things that have been
"HITS" in the past ... I YOU like it, cook it & bring it --- someone will Eat it!

Note: There ARE Electrical Outlets available in the
Pavilion to power CrockPots, HotPlates, etc.

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

Bring either the "small" or "Byte-Sized" treets - mosta da Phunn fur
us 4-Leggers is the "GETTIN" da treet - a quick <munch> an we
can get rite back in line fur anudder wun ... kinda hate to have to spend
a lotta time <krunchin> up a BIG treat.

...

[MonicanHonda]

So I went to the park today. There are lines of dug up dirt all through the left side. But the right side has one big line in the back, and they had to take out a piece of fencing. I guess they're running the drainage to the river or something. They have sectioned off the sides so it will be accessible on one side when it reopens. It looks like they are getting close to being done? There are no more holes, but mounds of dirt like they just covered up the work. So who knows. :-P