Michigan Wi IN Illl Meeting

[GoldenLuv]

Does anyone wanna do a gathering for a day or a weekend here in michigan.. this would be perfect for madison to get socialized with other doggies

[Cincy'sMom]

Where in Michigan are you? The past few years some of us have gotten together at a really nice dog park on the north side of Detroit.

[ramanth]

I'm located near Lansing, MI and Kia loves to play.

Let me know if you want to set up a play date! :D

[k9krazee]

I'm near Lansing also, I'd be interested :D

[animal_rescue]

I'm about 5 min from the Michigan border, if there's a meet-up let me know!! :D

[lute]

i wish i could make it, but it's just a lil too far for me. :(

[tessa_s212]

corner of northwestern Ohio here.. I'd love to go, but I doubt parents would allow it. :(

[GoldenLuv]

I am about 4hrs from the ohio border i am two hrs from Saginaw..

I would love it if some of us could get together there is a beach in my town where dog's can swim and there is lot's of room on the beach..

[ramanth]

Two hours north, south, east, or west of Saginaw?

Lake Orion is south of Flint and that is where the Dog Park is that Amy mentioned. It has an open field area and a dock at the lake access for dogs to swim too. :)

A beach with dogs allowed sounds like fun!

I'd be game some weekend. :)

[GoldenLuv]

Two hours north, south, east, or west of Saginaw?

Lake Orion is south of Flint and that is where the Dog Park is that Amy mentioned. It has an open field area and a dock at the lake access for dogs to swim too. :)

A beach with dogs allowed sounds like fun!

I'd be game some weekend. :)

Ummm i think its south cause i am in a town called oscoda

and they have pinic tables all you have to is clean the pooh up after your dog's lol

I forgot the name of the beach DUH blonde moment.. lol

[ramanth]

Ummm i think its south cause i am in a town called oscoda

and they have pinic tables all you have to is clean the pooh up after your dog's lol

I forgot the name of the beach DUH blonde moment.. lol
Oscoda! Oh no dear, you are actually north of Saginaw. Way north. :D

My sister used to live in Oscoda for a short time a couple years ago and my family spent summers at Tawas State Park and tubbing the Au Sable river. Do you live close to Lake Huron? Or near a more smaller inland lake (like Van Etten or Cedar)?

It's very gorgeous up there but we don't get up there that often because I live 3 and a half hours away. But I think my parents are camping at Tawas again this summer and I plan to head up there for a weekend. If I do, I'll keep in touch and maybe we can meet up!

Here's a photo of Kia (and me) in Lake Huron at Tawas State Park.
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/kia_camping/tawas_7_2003/kia_lake_fetch1.jpg

She just loves the lakes. :D

[Kfamr]

Hey Kimmy, if we come up for the memorial weekend bash in Ohio, we'll be staying in Holly, MI. Is there anywhere close to you or the park with the lake? If so, we'll have to go together!! (and anyone else who wants to, of course!)

[ramanth]

Hey Kay Ann!

Holly, MI is not far from Lake Orion which is where the Bark Park is and where I host Kia's birthday parties.

It's a good size dog park with lake access. Unfortunately there is no beach but a single dock with ramps for the dogs to get in and out of the water.

http://www.oakgov.com/parksrec/ppark/orion.html

[shais_mom]

My parents have a cottage near Grayling and Kalkaska tho 2 hours north of Saginaw might be a bit far for me in central ohio - doesn't sound like it's too far from their place.
Yup its over 2 hours from their place.

[k9krazee]

How far away is Holly, MI from me?? :o I will find out...

I really don't think I can go to Ohio for the Bash :( Soo I'd love to try to make it to the park!!

*edit* Only about an hour and 15 minutes!! Woohoo!!!! I'm totally game :D

[Kfamr]

Well - Kimmy, Ashley, anyone else wanna meet *someday* at the park Kimmy is talking about. I only say that one because it had the lake and we all know how much Kiki loves the water! Any other park is fine too, but I'd love one with a lake!


If anyone wants to, Kimmy could you please post a link to their website with address and all?

[ramanth]

I don't know the area that well so I don't know what another good park would be.

Kia and I simply adore the Bark Park though. We'd love to meet up there!

There isn't a specific street address to the Bark Park, it just gives the cross streets were the county park is located. There is a PDF file map though that can give you an idea of where to go. :)

Linkie:
Orion Oaks Bark Park (http://www.oakgov.com/parksrec/ppark/orion.html)

:D :D

[Kfamr]

Okay so these are the days we'll be there.... which would be best for you Kimmy?

May 17th - Wednesday - leaving home
May 18th - Thrusday - driving/arriving
May 19th - Friday
May 20th - Saturday
May 21st - Sunday - Pawzfest
May 22nd - Monday
May 23rd - Tuesday
May 24th - Wednesday
May 25th - Thursday
May 26th - Friday
May 27th - Saturday
May 28th - Sunday - Ohio Meeting
May 29th - Monday - leaving this day closed since we may be heading home early this day.
May 30th - Tuesday - leaving for home

[ramanth]

Saturday, May 27th definitely. I'll be at Andy's for the weekend and he lives about a half hour away from the Park.

I may also be able to come out on Wednesday, May 24th. I'll be flying home from Colorado late Tuesday night, so I think I took Wednesday off but I have to double check with HR.

[k9krazee]

I talked to my mom last night and I'm pretty sure we can come if we meet on the 27th...

[Cinder & Smoke]

There isn't a specific street address to the Bark Park ...

Linkie:
Orion Oaks Bark Park (http://www.oakgov.com/parksrec/ppark/orion.html) http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

ADDRESS?
You just have to Make One Up! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/tongue.gif

Here's how to get a MapQuest MAP or Travel Directions
to the Orion Oaks Bark Park:

Go to http://www.MapQuest.com (http://www.mapquest.com/)

Use this address for either a MAP or as the DESTINATION for a set of driving Directions:

Address block = 1300 Joslyn Rd

City block = Lake Orion

State = MI

Zip = 48360

Good Ole MapQuest will draw you a Map, or Plot a Route;
with the destination Star pretty close to the parking lot driveway! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif

/s/ Phred

[Kfamr]

Okay, so lets meet up on the 27th? :)


Kimmy, it said something about Fees... how strict are they on that?
They say we need it prior to arrival but how would be go about doing that?

[Cinder & Smoke]

It said something about Fees... how strict are they on that?

They say we need it prior to arrival but how would be go about doing that?

How strict? REAL Strict!!

The local Sheriff Department Road Patrols are contracted by the Parks Dept to
enforce the rules - which includes checking for "Parking Passes"!
On weekends, a Deputy in a marked cruiser usually makes a pass through the
Bark Park parking lot every two hours ... no "Pass" on the window or mirror -
and he'll get out and write a TICKET - which costs a LOT more than a Daily Pass!

Posted Prices:
Motor Vehicle Day Use Fees
Valid at Addison Oaks, Groveland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks,
Orion Oaks and Rose Oaks.
$5 per car per day: Oakland County resident discount rate
$10 per car per day: Regular rate (OUT-of-County vehicles)
$3 per car per day (weekday only): Senior Citizen
$7 per vehicle after 5:00 p.m.: Special Fireworks Fee

Last few years, on weekends, there has always been a Park Employee sitting in a vehicle
at the Parking Lot Entrance - who greets every car that doesn't have a Yearly Pass.
The "advertised cost" of an OUT-of-County car Daily Use Pass is $10.00 -
BUT for the last three years the guy has ALWAYS accepted a $5.00 bill as payment.
Give him $5.00 and he gives you a Hang-Tag for your mirror -
insures that the Partol Deputy drives past without writing a Ticket!

If you don't want to pay the $5.00 fee - you can get away with parking in the
Elementary School Parking Lot - across the road and north about 1/4 mile -
on the right (east side) of Joslyn Road.
Park in a MARKED parking spot - NOT on the grass or on the driveway!!
The walk-in gate to the Bark Park is across the road from the School.

Best place to "meet" is inside the Bark Park - at or near the "Water Pump" -
located between the two main areas of the Bark Park.

[ramanth]

I've been using Google Maps lately. Forgot Mapquest will let you do that. :o

Pretty much what Phred said, Kay Ann. Lately there has been a Park Ranger at the entrance to sell daily parking passes.

If he's not there, and you park in the lot, you risk getting a parking ticket if they patrol it later.

In the past, Andy and I have parked in the school lot with no problems. :)

[Kfamr]

So, is this for sure? May 27th at Orion Oak Bark Park - say noon?

Ashley, are you coming for sure? :) Anyone else?

[k9krazee]

Yup, I've marked the calendar! I will definately be there and dragging my mother along too, lol! :D :D

Noon sounds great!

And I will most likely only bring Jack (but maybe Shadow too). I'm nervous, he has never been to a dog park before...and I'm sure he'll turn into a greedy little toy hogging jerk... :o :o

[ramanth]

I'm certain! Noon it is then. Anyone else have cell phones? It's a pretty big park with two entrances.

There are few loose toys at this dog park, but not a lot. Mostly tennis balls left behind.

Many bring their and leave with their own toys. :)

[Kfamr]

I don't have a cell. :( Does everyone just want to meet in the school's parking lot?


Ashley, You MUST bring Shadow!!!

[GoldenLuv]

oh come on someone from Michigan must wanna meet my beauitful golden child Madison and me and have a fun filled day

[Kfamr]

oh come on someone from Michigan must wanna meet my beauitful golden child Madison and me and have a fun filled day

Hey, didn't you see? We're meeting in MI on the 27th!
http://www.oakgov.com/parksrec/ppark/orion.html

[k9krazee]

Ashley, You MUST bring Shadow!!!

LOL! Its definate then ;)

[ramanth]

School parking lot it is then. One month to go! :D

GoldenLuv, I realize the Bark Park is 3 and a half hours south of where you live, but I still hope you can make it down.

If not, I'll be up in your area sometime this summer when my parents go to Tawas. :)

[animal_rescue]

Oh I wish I could come, but it's to far from me :(

GoldenLuv if you want to come to Indiana, I have a dog beach down the street from me.

[Kfamr]

GoldenLuv, I realize the Bark Park is 3 and a half hours south of where you live, but I still hope you can make it down.


Hey, that's no excuse!! It's atleast 18 hours from where I live! ;)

[GoldenLuv]

Hey, didn't you see? We're meeting in MI on the 27th!
http://www.oakgov.com/parksrec/ppark/orion.html


the 27th is today there is NO way i can make it

[GoldenLuv]

Oh I wish I could come, but it's to far from me :(

GoldenLuv if you want to come to Indiana, I have a dog beach down the street from me.


that is a bit far for me since i don't drive

[GoldenLuv]

School parking lot it is then. One month to go! :D

GoldenLuv, I realize the Bark Park is 3 and a half hours south of where you live, but I still hope you can make it down.

If not, I'll be up in your area sometime this summer when my parents go to Tawas. :)


when they do come let me know

where in tawas do they go i would love to meet

[k9krazee]

the 27th is today there is NO way i can make it

The 27th of NEXT month ;) :p

[GoldenLuv]

The 27th of NEXT month ;) :p


I don't even know where that is and it would be very hard to get there since i don't drive :(

[k9krazee]

I don't even know where that is and it would be very hard to get there since i don't drive :(

Thats too bad :( I would love to meet you and Madison! (well, and rest of the gang too!)

[GoldenLuv]

Thats too bad :( I would love to meet you and Madison! (well, and rest of the gang too!)
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yea me too well the rest of my gang i am not too sure about gracie is afraid of other dog's.. and nana i would't wanna bring cause she is a lil chit..

[ramanth]

when they do come let me know

where in tawas do they go i would love to meet
I think they will be vacationing sometime in June or July. They camp at Tawas State Park. :)

[ramanth]

Hey, that's no excuse!! It's atleast 18 hours from where I live! ;)
*grins* True, but not every PT'er is as lucky as you to have parents willing to drive for these meet and greets. :cool:

[GoldenLuv]

I think they will be vacationing sometime in June or July. They camp at Tawas State Park. :)



EXCELLENT

well let me know for sure and we can meet Madison will be healed up by then from her surgrey

[GoldenLuv]

I think they will be vacationing sometime in June or July. They camp at Tawas State Park. :)


Hubby says that is just almost rigth across from his work

[Kfamr]

*grins* True, but not every PT'er is as lucky as you to have parents willing to drive for these meet and greets. :cool:


Helps the fact that I fork up the $$$ to get us there. ;)

[GoldenLuv]

Does anyone wanna make it later in the summer like first part of August.. or something there seems to be no one who is wanting to do a meeting

ggggggggggggggrrrrrrrrrr

[Cinder & Smoke]

Does anyone wanna make it later in the summer like first part of August?
... there seems to be no one who is wanting to do a meeting.

Ask Kimmy about her Kia's Birthday Partee!

Last few years we've held a Birfday Partee for Kia at the Orion Oaks Dog Park -
which a LOT of Ohio Dawgs come to.

Last year it was held on JUNE 26, 2005 ... Here's the Party Thread >>>
http://67.15.70.205/talk/showthread.php?t=81704

Not sure what's planned for THIS Year -
Seems Mon & Dad (Kimmy & Andy) are gettin MARRIED - on July 1, I think -
dunno just WHEN there will be time for Kia's Party.

[ramanth]

Yeah, I don't think we'll be having a party for Kia this year. At least not in June. Her birthday is the 29th and that's just a wee bit too close to the wedding date. :)

[k9krazee]

Ugh...I don't think I'm bringing Jack anymore :( I just can't trust the stinker and I have been learning through our agility classes that hes semi-unpredictable with new dogs :mad: :( .

Sometimes he seems to be great with other dogs and you won't hear a peep out of him and he'll play nicely, and other times he has hackles up and growls a bit...it just makes me so angry and a bit scared, I think hes more dominate than aggressive and I don't want him to cause any problems. I really don't trust him as much as I would like...so he most likely will not be coming to the meet.

:mad: !!

I'm still planning on bringing Shadow :)

[ramanth]

That's okay Ashley. At least we get to meet you and at least one of your pups! :D

[Kfamr]

My aunt and her Collie/Shepherd puppy will be joining us as well.

My aunt is a talker - I mean more of a talker than a usual talker - so I apologize ahead of time. :p

[ramanth]

We're still planning to meet at Noon at the school, correct? :)

Wow! Only one day left. :D

[Kfamr]

We're still planning to meet at Noon at the school, correct? :)

Wow! Only one day left. :D


Yep! We already know where it is, too! My dad, uncle, and I did some work for a guy in Orion yesterday evening.

[ramanth]

Cool!

And it looks like we'll have some great weather for tomorrow and Sunday. :D

[k9krazee]

So we're meeting at the school at noon...so that means we aren't paying for a parking pass, right? And what do we need to bring to get into the dog park?

[ramanth]

So we're meeting at the school at noon...so that means we aren't paying for a parking pass, right? And what do we need to bring to get into the dog park?
Nothing. There is no pre-registration like at Findlay. You simply have to pay for parking if you park in the Dog Park lot.

Many park at the school though and cross the street. :)

BTW! I drive a Blue Pontiac Vibe.

[k9krazee]

UGH!!! :mad: :mad: I am sooooooo sorry you guys, we won't be able to make it :( :( My Grandma is flying in tomorrow around 1 pm, my Aunt was supposed to go and pick her up but she just let us know that she can't anymore and we are the only ones that would be able to. I've been looking forward to this forever :( :( :( We have so much to do before she comes over here :( I tried to get my mom to let me drive up by myself but she wouldn't let me, first of all because she doesn't know you guys and secondly shes worried about holiday weekend traffic :( I'm sorry :(

[ramanth]

Awww! It's okay Ashley, though I can imagine how bummed you are.

There will be other chances in the future. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

:( My Grandma is flying in tomorrow around 1 pm,
my Aunt was supposed to go and pick her up but she just let us know that
she can't anymore and we are the only ones that would be able to. :(

Go to the airport & grab GranMom ...
Stuff her inna car ...

And drive her to the Dawg Park!

;)
:D

[Kfamr]

Well, this sucks. Lotsa people canceling plans.

Any chance your mom would let you if we swung by, met your mom, and picked you up?

[caseysmom]

I am so jealous, I wish I wasn't so far away :(

[k9krazee]

Well, this sucks. Lotsa people canceling plans.

Any chance your mom would let you if we swung by, met your mom, and picked you up?

I know, and I'm completely bummed about it :( I don't want you to have to come all the way down here to pick me up though, it would be way out of your way :(

But what if...just a thought...somebody pick my up on their way to Ohio ;) ahh, in my dreams...

[Kfamr]

I know, and I'm completely bummed about it :( I don't want you to have to come all the way down here to pick me up though, it would be way out of your way :(

But what if...just a thought...somebody pick my up on their way to Ohio ;) ahh, in my dreams...

Well where in MI are you?

We've driven this far, don't care if we have to drive much farther.


Could pick you up on our way to Ohio but can't drop you back home, we're heading farther South after the meeting. ;)

[k9krazee]

Down in Mason, south of Lansing.

[Kfamr]

Down in Mason, south of Lansing.


We don't mind doing that. Let me know - your mom can call my cell and talk to my dad right now if you want. Mason is only about 1 hr away from where we are.

[Kfamr]

She's coming! She's coming! :D :D :p :D

[k9krazee]

LOL! :D Yes I am! But, sadly, no poochlets.

Thank you! (well, your dad too of course!)

[Kfamr]

LOL! :D Yes I am! But, sadly, no poochlets.

Thank you! (well, your dad too of course!)


You're not bringing a dog????? :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[Kfamr]

Had lots of fun today!

Ashley & Shadow are still here at my aunt's.

[RobiLee]

Can't wait to see all the pictures! :)

[Kfamr]

Posting a few favorites from today, post the rest when we get home!

Kimmy, Andy, Ashley - are you all home safely? :)


I was going to post a few favorites from today but the attachments isn't cooperating with me. so you'll have to wait Robin!

[Kfamr]

Attempting to post a few again...

1. Kia taking a leap off the dock.

2. Shadow butt wading thru yuckiness.

3. Stopped at the DQ afterwards. All 4 pups (and all 5 humans) got icecream. Here is our attempt at getting a group-pup shot. Kiki got dressed up for the occasion. :rolleyes:

4. Ashley and Shadow joined us at my aunt & uncle's house for dinner. Here is Shadow and Kiki on the dock in their pond.

5. Silly Kiki laying in the cool muck beside the pond. She went swimming after I took this one.


*edit* Well, when I uploaded them it decided to move em all around, but I'm sure you all can figure it out. ;)

[k9krazee]

Kimmy, Andy, Ashley - are you all home safely? :)

Yup, I made it home safe and sound. I had all intentions to post some pictures last night but I went straight to bed, so did Shadow, in fact, I haven't seen her move much at all since we got home! It was a long day for the ol' girl!! Hopefully I'll get pictures uploaded later today.

[gemini9961]

Wow, it sure looks like every human and pup had fun. Seeing the pic of Shadow and Ki beside each other, wow, Ki surely has Rottie in her, Ki could be Shadow's little sister. Looking forward to more pics. :)

[k9krazee]

Well, I finally uploaded the pictures! Heres the link (http://kangashrew.shutterfly.com/action/) :D

[Kfamr]

Great pictures, Ashley!

LOL @ the one of Kiara and I spinning. :p

Aww @ the one of Sophie swimming. Mind if I share that one with my aunt?

[k9krazee]

Hehe, yeah, I liked that one of you two too :D


Mind if I share that one with my aunt?

Nope, go ahead!

[luvofallhorses]

great pictures Kay and Ashley! :)

[ramanth]

Well, I am home safely and back to work. I hope to get my photos uploaded later today.

It was great meeting you Ashley! Shadow is such a sweet heart.

It was nice seeing you again Kay. I think Kiara taught Kia to jump off the dock. I was so impressed!

Great photos everyone! :)

[k9krazee]

It was great meeting you Ashley! Shadow is such a sweet heart.


It was great meeting you, Andy and Kia too!! :D

I can't wait to see your pictures, and yours too Kay!