Lake Orion, MI Bark Park - Saturday, June 30th

[ramanth]

For Kia's 9th birthday, I'll be taking the pups over to Lake Orion's Bark Park. So far the weather looks like it'll be nice... 77 degrees and sunny. :)

We're planning to get out there around Noon.

If anyone would like to join us, please chime in.

I wasn't really planning a large affair like in the past, but if enough people plan to show up, we could bring out the grill and a small cake. :cool:

http://www.oakgov.com/parksrec/activities/dogpark.html

FYI: They raised the rates of the daily pass for non-residents. $12 per car per day: Regular rate

They've enlarged the Bark Park in the past year or so. It used to be only Area B. Now they've added A & C as well as two small dog areas. Other improvements include a larger parking lot and restrooms.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/ramanth/barkparkmapcopy.jpg

[k9krazee]

I'm 85% sure I can come!! I'll know for sure tomorrow if somebody can work for me that day.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Here's the close-in MapQuest map of the "Orion Oaks Park" >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid174/pda20705858fce6798cb6a419d81983ae/f396a64b.jpg

The Red Star is ON the Dog Park Entrance -
off Joslyn Road; a bit south of W. Clarkston Road.

It's about mid-way between Flint and Detroit;
about 8-10 miles due north of downtown Pontiac, Michigan.

Here's the directions from Interstate 75:

1) Get off I-75 at: the JOSLYN RD exit- EXIT 83.

2) Turn NORTH on Joslyn Road & drive 4.2 miles on Joslyn.

3) Dog Park Entrance is on the LEFT (west) side of the road.

If you get to W. Clarkston Rd or pass an Elementary School
on the right - you went a bit too far.

You CAN park in the Elementary School Lot - the NEW Bark Park Entrance
is just across the road from the school.

If you want Driving Directions from MapQuest;
go to http://www.MapQuest.com (http://www.mapquest.com/) and enter
[ 1255 Joslyn Rd ]
[ Lake Orion MI 48360 ]

After you get the Map; ask for "Driving Directions" and
enter your starting address.

/s/ Phred

[ramanth]

Thanks Phred! :)

Fingers crossed for you Ashley. :D

[crow_noir]

Awwwe. I'd love to but S.O. already has plans for Saturday. I hope everyone has a great time!

[Kfamr]

Wish we could be there! Tell Kia to jump off the dock a few times in honor of Kiara and I. ;)

[k9krazee]

It's official, I can come! :D

[ramanth]

YAY!! Who will you be bringing? Sir Humps A Lot, Shadow, or both? :D

[k9krazee]

Well, I was thinking about just bringing Sir HAL this time...but my family is going up north for the weekend and taking the other three so I might drag the old fart along just so she gets a chance to get out of the house.

[anna_66]

Gosh, I so wish I could come but right now with the leg I don't think it would be a good idea :(
Have some extra fun for us!

Ashley here your going again and I'm gonna miss you :o You better make sure you come to another one of the Findlay meetings:)

[crow_noir]

I was discussing this with S.O. They are HIS plans and I'm not going with him. If anyone anywhere near me is going and willing to pick me up I could attend.


Awwwe. I'd love to but S.O. already has plans for Saturday. I hope everyone has a great time!

[RobiLee]

I'm wondering who all is going to this. I'm a bit tempted to try and make the trip. It looks to be a 4 1/2 - 5 hour trip. It would be a good way to take up a Saturday instead of sitting home getting even more depressed. I can't promise anything though. These days it all depends on my moods and if I can drag myself out of bed. Let me know who is going.

[k9krazee]

Ohhh Robin, that would be FANTASTIC! :D So far it's just me and Kimmy (and Chipper, Jack, Shadow and the birthday girl of course).

[ramanth]

So far it's myself, Andy, Ashley, and my two sister's and their pups. Amy (Cincy's Mom) and Phesina are a maybe and crow_noir might make it if she can get a ride.

Andy's parents who live nearby have offered to cook out.

Robin, it would be so wonderful to see you again. *HUGS*

[shais_mom]

I'll be looking forward to the pics! :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIA!:D

[phesina]

Hello everyone, I'm sorry to say I'm not going to be able to make it after all.

I hope you will all have a fantastic time. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous!

Pat

[crow_noir]

Well, it's almost Midnight and i haven't heard from anyone going that lives near me that can pick me up... So i won't be there.

Kia, i hope you have a WONDERFUL party!!!

[ramanth]

Sorry you can't make it crow_noir. Hopefully next time!

Robin and Tori are on their way. Wish them safe travels! :D

Amy, I hope you guys can make it out. :)

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry we didn't make it up today. I really wanted to, but there was just so much yard work that needed taken care of, and I finally had a free day to do it!

Hope the weather was as beautiful there as it was here, and that you guys had a great day!

Happy Birthday Kia!!!!

[RobiLee]

I just got home! Took me longer to get home than it did to get there.

It was a beautiful day! Perfect weather for going to the dog park. Tori and I had a good time and enjoyed seeing everyone. Nice to see Kimmy, Andy and Kia again. I got to meet Chipper finally too. He's a cutie and has a thing for Tori ;). I got to meet some of Kimmy's family and their group of doggies. It was great to finally meet and see Ashley and her smart boy, Jack in person. Love that Jack! He is a cutie and so smart. I think he might have a thing for Tori also...lol....he didn't like it when Chipper got too friendly with her. Saw lots of dogs running and playing and swimming. So I was a happy girl :) .

I gotta go spend some time with Katie and give her some lovin' and then I'll try to see if I got any decent pics to post later on.

It was a good day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KIA! YOU LOOK GREAT FOR BEING 6O YEARS OLD ;)!!

[ramanth]

We are finally home and Ashley is on her way home. The weather was perfect. Not too warm with a nice breeze. The dogs swam, ran, and wrestled. Kia and Chipper are both crashed out right now.

Thanks to everyone that could make it. It was great seeing you again Robin. And Tori too! Maybe next time we'll convince her that swimming is fun. ;) :D

Pictures forth coming. :)

[luvofallhorses]

I am glad you all had a great time! :) I cannot wait for pics! :D and I hope Ashley makes it home safely! :)

[k9krazee]

Jackie Loo and I made it home!

Thanks for the great day Kimmy and Andy...it was nice to meet the family. Now I only wish my own was so welcoming and nice :p :D And Robin it was great meeting you and Tori! :D Give Katie a giant hug for me please!!

I'll upload my pictures probably in a couple days. The wireless on my laptop isn't working so my brother needs to fix it when he gets home :o

[ramanth]

Glad you guys got home okay. :)

Look forward to seeing you again!

[RobiLee]

I went through my pics real quick. Too lazy to upload them right now. I just wanted to attach my favorite one and it was also the last one I took. I really loved meeting these two!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I really loved meeting these two!

HEY ~

That's Jack, the Beer Dog, and his MOM!

Robin -
You had a LOOOOOng Day ... jump in bed and get some REST!!
GLAD ya'll had *PHUNN*!!

:D

[shais_mom]

nice hearing about the day.
I talked with Robin on the phone JUST as she got home and I know she enjoyed the day very much.
Looking forward to those pics! :D

[crow_noir]

Glad to hear everyone had a good time, the weather was nice, and everyone made it home safely.

I did wonder about this though :(

Now I only wish my own was so welcoming and nice

[Cincy'sMom]

Robin, that is a terrific picture of Ashley and Jack! Isn't Jack the sweetest? I'm really sorry he didn't get to see is girlfriend, Sadie.

[k9krazee]

That's us :o We're looking forward to seeing you two again, Robin!! And of course Kimmy, Andy and gang.

Maybe it was a good thing Sadie wasn't there. ;) Jack actually behaved himself for the most part!! He couldn't resist getting a good hump in on the too-tall-for-him Dobes and his absolute favorite - Goldens. I think Chipper took over the humping duties this trip, lol.


I did wonder about this though :(

And I was just kidding with that statement...hence the " :p :D " Maybe what I should have said is that I loved how welcoming and friendly they were :)

[anna_66]

I'm so glad to hear that you had such a great day! I was thinking about you all while I sat around on my butt all day :rolleyes:

That's a great pic of Ashley and Jack you got there Robin. I can't wait to see the rest of them!

[k9krazee]

Pictures are here! (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=129736)

[crow_noir]

Ahhh! Here i was thinking it was just some silly little thing that could have been avoided or something.


And I was just kidding with that statement...hence the " :p :D " Maybe what I should have said is that I loved how welcoming and friendly they were :)

[k9krazee]

Paitently waiting for Kim and Robin's pictures :D :p

[RobiLee]

Awww, Ashley, I just haven't had time. Sorry about that. No plans for this evening except to pay bills :rolleyes: so I should be able to get some up tonite.

{{{HUGS}}}}