HUSKY HIKE, Oct. 7, Ohio

[cyber-sibes]

Hello everydog! Time for the Husky Hike to help homeless huskies! Any dog can participate, but they do suggest med - lg. size, please, as we huskies have a notorious prey drive and no one wants "Tiny" to spark a riot! There will also be lunch (yeah!)- sometimes humans share their food, but don't count on it. :rolleyes: Plenty of games - (perhaps Bowser will once again win the hot dog eating contest, or Star will be Queen of Musical Hoops again) Also a silent auction of cool husky stuff & other items.

Click the link Mom put in our logo for more info!
Hope to see you there!
Here's a "group shot" of PT's finest that attended last year:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%20fall%202005/Sm.jpg

[pitc9]

Yipppeee!!!! Finally a PT event that I can attend!!!
:D
I haven't been to one in years!!!
Sierra and I will be there!
(Buddy would MUCH rather stay at home instead of having to worry about other dogs getting too close to his mommy :o )
I Can't wait!! :D

[mugsy]

Have fun!!! It sounds like you guys will really enjoy yourselves!

[ramanth]

I would be all over this, but we'll be in Chicago for a Reptile Show that weekend.

Have fun!! I look forward to pics. :)

[Cincy'sMom]

Maybe? We'll see how this weeks goes, but I just might try to make it!

[Cinder & Smoke]

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We're plannin on Bringin our Husky - aka Bowser ...
but he an Dad aren't too sure about da HIKIN part.

Bowz is game fur da Hot Dawg <Munchin> Kontest, though!
He sez he's gonna try ta eat QUICKER this tyme - 'cause he dint "win"
last year - he only gots second place. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif Missed it by WUN Byte! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif


How to Find the Husky Hike?

Here's a special MapQuest link the generates driving instructions to
the Hike from any location you type in as your Starting Location. >>>

MapQuest Directions To: Husky Hike @ Royalview Picnic Area (http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?2a=Valley Pkwy and Royalview Ln&2c=Strongsville&2s=OH&2z=44316&2y=US&cid=lfddlink)

Click on the link then **WAIT** for the entire page to load;
Tab or mouse to the "STARTING Location" fields and type in your starting location. The "Destination" is already filled in for you. Hit "Get Directions".

You may be prompted to verify the Destination - Click on "their" version.

The closest MapQuest can do is the Intersection of Valley Parkway and Royalview Lane ...
Don't worry about the gate - it'll be open all day.
Turn (south) onto Royalview Lane and follow it to the end - a little over a mile -
and you wind up at the Royalview Picnic Area in the "Mill Stream Run Reservation"
of the Cleveland MetroParks System, in Strongsville, Ohio.

There should be a Husky or two or three runnin around.

[cyber-sibes]

Oh good, Phred. We were hoping you'd make it! JoJoe may sit out the hiking part, depending on how his knee is - it's been acting up. I think Anna & Roxey are planning on coming, anybody heard for sure? Amy & Ralph - sure hope you can make it - it was fun last year - beautiful time of year for a long walk in the woods! Remember everyone - cameras :) And extra $$ for the auction -lots of cool stuff. By the way, Phred, did you ever "collect" on that portrait you won from Amy? And it will be wonderful to finally meet Angie & Sierra!

[pitc9]

And it will be wonderful to finally meet Angie & Sierra!

Yes, I know... I don't get out much! :o

Sierra is going to be jumping out of her skin with excitment!
She'll be "Wooing" up a storm!!
I will unfortunetly be sad leaving Bud at home alone but I don't have a choice. :(
Hey... maybe I'll attach a picture of Buddy to Sierra's collar! This way he WILL be with us!! :D
Can't wait till Saturday!!

Thanks for the Map Phred!!

[anna_66]

Angie how wonderful that you'll be able to come with Sierra! Can't wait to see you two again:)

Of course Roxey and I will be there along with our friend Jennifer and her girl Cayenne and her foster Dakota.

Looking forward to seeing you all Saturday ;)

[pitc9]

Yippee Anna and Roxey!! I can't wait!
My gosh... what was it... 3 or 4 years ago that I came to the Bark Park?
Wow!! Time Flies!!!
Sierra is going to be in Heaven, she had so much fun with Roxey!

[mugsy]

Sounds like another PT meeting in the making!! Have fun all!

[Cincy'sMom]

Few questions....

1. Do you have to pre-register, or can we just show up?
2. What time are people getting there?


I'm hoping to come, but it would must likely just be me and pups. Ralph has rehearsal and then will probably help his dad on his garage.

[cyber-sibes]

Amy, click the "HERE for info" in my siggy - it takes you to the site. Scroll down to the yellow boxes and click on "print a brochure" - read the whole brochure, it tells you all the activities and events. There 's a map at the bottom of one page, and a form to print out for registration & pledges. The pre-registration is closed, but you can register that morning. The hike is at 11:30, registration begins at 9:30. Both breakfast & lunch are provided (I think that includes those who register that day too). The silent auction was fun last year - lots of interesting stuff. They will also have boxes for donated items, doesn't have to be new, just in good condition. Oh - 6' leashes only - no flexi leashes are allowed. There is also a phone number to call for info printed on the brochure.
As far as what time to get there - I don't know, we just all sort of met there last year a little before the hike. There are several tables with various items & info to browse through, so there are things to do while waiting for the hike. We will probably get there by 10:30. I'll pm you my cell # in case you want to call. Looking forward to seeing you!

[pitc9]

Pat, I am going to PM you my cell phone number, would you please PM me yours so I can find you when I get there!

[anna_66]

Hope everyone has a safe trip and we'll see you all tomorrow:D

[Uabassoon]

Don't forget to post lots of pictures!

[pitc9]

Don't forget to post lots of pictures!

No problem!!


Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!!!
I better make sure Sierra gets to bed early tonight, she's got a BIG day a head of her tomorrow keeping up with all those Huskies!

[cyber-sibes]

We're so excited! Printing out directions....got the camera and extra batteries...filled up the gas tank...I think we're ready. Looks like it's going to be a beautiful day, too! Safe travel, everyone.

[Cincy'sMom]

Have a good time everyone. I dont think we are going to be able to makeit. Just too busy of a weekend.

[Cinder & Smoke]

I dont think we are going to be able to make it.

Awww, NUTZ! :(

Sleep quick, everyone ...

Then Drive Safely to the Hike!!
;)

[pitc9]

We're Baaaack!!
I'm off to post my pics in Dog General!!

[cyber-sibes]

We had a great time! Now, to get some pics uploaded...

[Cinder & Smoke]

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KRAPPERZ!!

30 min of key poundin down the toilet with a "page not available" error.

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[Cinder & Smoke]

SmokeMutt here (again) ...

Dad's off <poutin> inna korner an gettin reddie ta have a melt-down -
he can't handle *loosin* a post like dat. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/mad.gif

So Where we BEEN?
We took da "senic route" back home ... Wuz gonna look fur da Good Year Blimp at
Wingfoot Lake - but aftur we got there Dad thunk maybe they wuz still Flyin around da Foosball Game.

We *stetched our Legz* atta kupple Parks onna way home - hadda nice ride.

Really *NICE* Tyme atta Kusky Hike, too ...
* Gud selekshun of Dawggie Treets by da Hoominz
* NICE tastin Chillie fur lunch - whut little Dad dint pig down on we hadda *split*
three wayz ... not much ta go around!
* Da Hot Dawgz were purdy *tasty* - an they gib us late-stayerz summa da "extreez"
* da Weather wuz GREAT! Lotza SUNNIE but not too hot
* Nice buncha Pups - an onlee a kuppla Husky Fights - nunbuddie gotz hurt -
just da usual Tuff Talkin! Dad telled us "Dont eben THINK about it!"

Bowz dint do so gud wiffa Hot Dawg Munchin Kontest ... he wuz *thirsty*
an kept *drinkin* stedda <munchin>. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/rolleyes.gif

So Who wuz There??

* Pat an JoJoe brung Sherman an Star
* Anna brung Roxie an rode wiff Jennifer - who brung Cayenne an Foster Dawg Dakota
* Angie wuz escorted by Sierra - (Buddy gots ta say back an Guard da Howze)
* An Dad (aka da Bus Driver) wuz kept in line by Us Three Amigos.

We'll get Dad werkin on Developin our *snappies* ... hope we have better luck
wiff ImageStation than da last attempt at *postin*. (We're gonna *back this wun up!)

/s/ SmokeMuttz, da Dawggie Korrispondant http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif

[cyber-sibes]

Meeting up before the hike.
Sierra is such a sweet girl! All the other pups have met before - Roxey, Cayenne, Star, and Sherman. (No sign of Phred at this point)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/IMG_1216.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/IMG_1215.jpg

After alot of official doggie greetings, the hike began!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/IMG_1218.jpg
Cayenne pulled Jennifer quickly into the lead! (She's wearing her training sled-pulling harness)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/IMG_1221.jpg
Once all those huskies started serious forward movement, instinct took over - they started to line up.
Sherman: "I get it! I get it! Let's GO!" Sierra wasn't as sure about this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/IMG_1223.jpg
more in the next post...

[cyber-sibes]

Cayenne offers a few encouraging words to the others -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/IMG_1227.jpg
...And LOOK AT THIS! :D Siberians on parade! (Sierra became an honorary husky!) I think this will be an 8x10 for sure!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/IMG_1229.jpg
And the sled dogs kept coming!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/IMG_1231.jpg
right down to the pups...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/IMG_1232.jpg
Many thanks to JoJoe for our hike photos, I'm afraid we didn't get any more pics after this, except one where you can almost see Phred...have to rely on the other photographers to show after-hike pics.
The chili & hot dogs were good, & there were lots of goodies in the goodie bags for the pups. And after such an exciting day, Star and Sherman konked out all the way home, and are now dreaming away...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/IMG_1241.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/IMG_1237.jpg

OH! :eek: I almost forgot! More pictures here: Husky Hike Album (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/Husky%20Hike%202006/) Sorry they are not in sequence and mostly in backwards order, hope you enjoy them anyway. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

SmokeMuttz, here ~ wiffa <snappies> from the 2006 Husky Hike at Strongsville, OH.

"Musical Hoops" about to begin ... Pat and Star were our reps ...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pbc718767ae0052afeaf50a09a4470f2a/eca29d5d.jpg


Star ~ "I'm SURE this yellow hoop is smaller! But I think I'm 'IN'!"
JoJoe, Sierra, and Angie observe & cheer fronm the center / background.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pe674cc6fd529e254e0d515fdcc8704c8/eca29958.jpg



Pet Talker Table on the right (near the food!)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pbffabd90bc5d8584a3ce22c175fb3b4f/eca29e32.jpg



Angie "consoles" the Three Amigos (Cinder, Bowser, & Smokey)
while da Bus Driver stands in line ...
Smokey *HOWLED* http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/rolleyes.gif and they all worked on their Homeless Dawg Act ...
"HELP us, Kind Strangers - We've been abandoned!" "An we're HUNGRY - no, STARVED!" "Haven't eaten in DAZE!" "**WHINNNNE!"

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p1ef63885cc9f387688f7acce9fc3c188/eca29f77.jpg






Stay Tuned - a few more comin rite up!

[Cinder & Smoke]

SmokeMutts back wiff ya ...

Here's some of Roxey anna Extra Hot Dawgs ...

Roxey settles in to begin <levitating> a Dag offa the pile onna food table ...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p41c3063e54057c2c4ade08ab4481216d/eca29522.jpg



"Mom" (Anna) gets involved ...
"NUTZ! Now I gotta *WORK* fur the durn thing!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p151a1e426a10be9ec98c3b14805450a7/eca29387.jpg



"YES, Mom ! I'd like that Dawg, PaLEEZE!
An where'd da REST of it go?
I think there's a hunk missin!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p1b7fceb0e6cd1f2601375986e6adcef8/eca292f2.jpg



"Awww, MOM! I don't LIKE havin ta put my nose on your leg!"
Anna never said a word - just *pointed* to her leg ...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pfaafa6fe2a6225e4c3f71c57bacf68cc/eca290df.jpg






Smokey & Cinder offer their help:
"Just GRAB IT, Roxey!"

Rox eventually "got it" - AFTER touching her nose to the correct spot!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p613518d3b58b341f0a0fed8c917500b9/eca29016.jpg



There's more in the ImageStation Album ~ " '06 Husky Hike at Cleveland MetroParks"

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2101008122

Apologies to Jennifer & Angie - we DID take a few more <snappies> ...
when the batteries had *died* an Dad wuz <snappin> wiffa DEAD camera!
Jennifer brought along her Cayenne and Foster Husky Dakota - who had
THREE offers of a new home before they left!
(STILL think Dakota would slide right into Jen's Pack!)

GREAT TIME was had by ALL!!
If you didn't make it with your FurKids - we *missed* ya!
Try for Next Year - Husky Hike 2007!!

/s/ Phred's Gang

[wolf_Q]

Great photos! That looks like so much fun! I'm jealous! Nebo and I would love to be around all those huskies! Thanks for sharing the photos (Anna, where are yours? ;) ).

[k9krazee]

Great pictures guys! Looks like you all had fun! :D

[pitc9]

Great Pictures everyone!
Pat... yes.. that is a "Framer" for sure!
Sierra appreciated being accepted as a Husky for the day and we can't wait to do it again next year!!
Phred, I tried catching video of your trio crying and holwing but Smokey always stopped the second I'd start recording! :p Oh those 3 had me laughing!
Yeah.... where are Anna's Pictures?? ;)

[ramanth]

Great photos everyone! :D

[anna_66]

Hey! Here we are:D
I've been so busy since I came home from the hike I haven't had much time to do anything. Sorry to be so late adding my pictures.

We definitely had a super time at the hike again this year and of course as always, I took TONS of pictures!

Here are some of my favorites:

Angie & Sierra
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pba114ca2aea424bd924d5894c5d98901/ec9ec637.jpg
Jennifer & Cayenne
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p133b0ccf46858e80a020a08176b0b53d/ec9ec387.jpg
An attempt at a group shot
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p5c74ac7d83ede19639f44a72c16d4efc/ec9ebf0a.jpg
Cayenne & Roxey with their medals
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p4f662ae7026de5f0743a66bb8a8d1aa6/ec9ec139.jpg
Sweet, Sweet Sherman
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pd5245b78006108dd0348f8d2483bbed6/ec9ebd2f.jpg
Star giving me the evil eye for taking so many pictures of her...lol
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pcf4344300b995599323e9595a7410e46/ec9ebdb6.jpg
Cody, one of the cutie pie puppies at the hike
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p5e055328c75e5d382d70c4cba36861ea/ec9ebef5.jpg
A pile of puppies!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p9c320e16df718a4ab8eed82dabab6861/ec9ebe59.jpg
A few of the cute faces we stayed the night with
Cody, Little Girl & Sophie
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p1a89db6f31b5ab6a26d9ccf8aa2f0c6b/ec9eb41a.jpg


Of course there are dozens more so check them out HERE! (http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2100970133)

We had tons of fun, thanks for meeting us there guys!

[Ginger's Mom]

Great pictures everyone! :D I really enjoyed seeing everyone's pictures and pretending I was there. Sierra did a great job of impersonating a Husky, none of the Huskies seemed to notice at all. And I love that "Sweet Sherman" picture; I really do have a thing for red-heads.

[pitc9]

Sierra did a great job of impersonating a Husky, none of the Huskies seemed to notice at all.

LOL! She had the time of her life! And can't wait to do it again!

Great pics Anna!
I loved the Zoomie pictures with them all running around inside the house!
No wonder she was so tired when it was time to start the hike!! :D

[Husky_mom]

Who would´ve guessed..........I never knew Sierra was indeed a German Husky!! ;)

lovely pics everyone........and what a gorgeous mal you´ve got there Anna!!

Pat, Phred, Angie, Anna.........adorable adorable pups and adorable pups you´ve got on pics.......I wish someday I can attend, It seems like heaven to me ;) :D ...........all those Huskies.......... :D

[cyber-sibes]

OUUU, nice photos, Anna! You did a great job getting close-ups! But now that I looked through your album, I know what Sherman was up to while he went under the table while we ate - HE WAS BEGGING FROM YOU! I love the pics of his head on your knee! And now we know why Roxey was so pooped - she 'bout played herself out the night before!