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

[Cinder & Smoke]

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Lissin UP, FirKids!!

Tell yur Folks ~ Mark the Calendars! ~ PLAN Ahead!!

We're DOin it Again! ~
Anudder *BIG* Pet Talk Gathurin!

Where? ~ Da Bark Park at FINDLAY, OHIO

When? ~ Labor Day Weekend ~ ** SUNDAY **
The FIRST SUNDAY in September ~
SUNDAY ~ September 6, 2009

Note: This is a 3-Day weekend - Saturday, Sunday,
and the Holiday is celebrated on Monday.

Time? First Arrivals can be 10AM or even earlier...
the Real Crowd starts forming between
11AM and Noon...
The DieHards stay till almost Dark.

What Goes On? ~ A REEL GUD TYME!!!! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

Dawgs ~ Playin, Chasin, Rasslin, Runnin,
Jumpin, Eatin TREETS!!

Hoomins ~ Talkin, Socializin, Jabberin, Yappin,
Swappin Dawg Tails, EATIN GUD Food,
takin Photos, an Havin a GREAT Tyme!! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

Who Should Come? **Ebberbuddie**
Grab yur Dawgs (some folks even bring da KAT! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/tongue.gif ),
load up some Treets & Grub, and motor on over!

We'll post some maps & directions later...
for now all ya need to know is we meet in Findlay, Ohio -
which is on InterState 75, South of Toledo, Ohio ~
in the North West corner of Ohio.

Y'all BEE THERE!! ~ SUNDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 6th

We're gonna have sum *Phunn*!! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif


PS:
No Dawg?? ~ NO Problem - we alluz have "Extra Dawgs"!
We can "loan" ya a Dawg fur the Day!

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[Cinder & Smoke]

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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.
(Note! ~ Reservation & CORRECT Date "confirmed" this time!) :o

* 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!

NEW This Year ~~~
The Hancock Park District has DROPPED the requirement that the DOGS have to be "Registered"
to enter the Dog Park area, and NO Fees will be charged.
BUTT ~~~ PLEASE NOTE:
The Rules REQUIRING that ALL Doge have the following are STILL IN EFFECT:

1) COPY (originals won't be returned) of the Dog's
. . Annual Vaccination Record (including distemper) from the VET...
. . (A Copy of the Office Visit Receipt is fine if the SHOTS
. . are noted & has Vet's Name on it).
. . DATE of Shots needs to be within ONE Year of now.

2) COPY of RABIES Vaccination Receipt ...
. . DATE within 1 or 3 years - depending on the vaccine used;
. . Most Rabies Receipts show an EXPIRATION date for the shot -
. . Rabies Vacc must be "current" (not expired).
. . (Fido should be *wearing* the Rabies "Tag".)

3) All Dogs must also be "Licensed" by the City, Town, County,
or State where you LIVE. Fido should be *wearing* his/her License Tag.

You should make and carry COPIES of all these documents with you every time
you visit the Dog Park. If there's an "incident" (Fido is accused of http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif *biting* someone) -
you'll be required to PROVE the above requirements have been met by Fido.

If you're still "not sure" about attending -
take a look at some of out Past Gathurins in these threads >>>

Spring 2009 Memorial Day Gathurin - May 24, 2009 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=151867 (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=151867)

Last Year's Labor Day Gathurin - August 31, 2008 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=144979 (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=144979)

Last Year's Memorial Day Gathurin - May 25, 2008 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=138621 (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=138621)

2007's Spring Memorial Day Gathurin - May 27, 2007 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=124178 (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=124178)

Spring Memorial Day Gathurin - May 28, 2006 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=98411 (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=98411)

4 Years ago - Memorial Day Gathurin - May 29, 2005 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthr...16&page=1&pp=10 (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=77616&page=1&pp=10)

Fall (2004) Findlay Meeting (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59879&highlight=Findlay)

Labor Day (2004) Gathurin (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=55388&highlight=Findlay)

Memorial Day (2004) at Findlay (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48146&highlight=Findlay)

Memorial Day (2003) Gathurin (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25713)

As you can see - we've been "Doing these Gathurings" for many years -
and "The Gang" keeps getting bigger -
so <YOU> will Fit Right IN!!

Please meet us in Findlay on SUNDAY ~ September 6th, 2009

You and the FurKids WILL **Have PHUNN** !!


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[Cinder & Smoke]

:rolleyes:

The Travel Directions section will be Under Construction for a day or two ...

There's a distinct probability that the Lil Ole Rickity Bridge
over the Blanchard River (just north of the Dog Park)
that many folks were routed over in the past ...
MIGHT :eek: be GONE and under replacement.

The Hancock County Engineer's Office was awaiting Federal money before
starting demolition and rebuilding ... I need to check if the project has started.
The Detour isn't hard to follow; but NONE of the mapping programs nor
in-car Navigation systems are likely to show it.
We'll print the Detour IF it's needed for Labor Day.

Stay Tuned ...
;)

[MonicanHonda]

Remy and I will be there. :) Of course.

[shais_mom]

ditto - Keegan and I will be there!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

The Crowd builds!

We need a "local PTer" to hang a sign on the bulletin board
*inviting* our Local Findlay Friends to attend.

[MonicanHonda]

Aww, too bad I didn't read this an hour sooner. Lol I just came back from there. I Can do it though!!! I'll make a pretty one :)

Do you want it to say 'just show up' or would you like them to bring some food?

[Cinder & Smoke]

[Poster on Park bulletin board ...]

I Can do it though!!! I'll make a pretty one :)

Do you want it to say 'just show up' or
would you like them to bring some food?

Hmmmmm ???
Not my decision - we need to ask the Group.
But I'd say to just drop a 'hint' and let it go at that.
Maybe something like:
* Everyone is invited to share picnic food at the #7 Pavilion next door.

Most of the semi-regular "Locals" *DO* bring something when they arrive.

[4 Dog Mother]

We should be there with most of the group!

[MonicanHonda]

Okie dokie, I'll post a sign the next time I go. Which might be tomorrow.

[MonicanHonda]

Heads up. This is what the sign says

Labor Day PetTalk Party!

Who: Anyone!!! It's a great time to get to know everyone
Where: Findlay, Ohio Dog Park
When: Sunday, September 6, 2009
Time: Most start to arrive around 10:00 am and some don’t leave until the street lights come on.

Everyone is welcome to come to Pavilion #7
(The one in front of the dog park)
and share in some picnic food!
*Set up by www.PetTalk.com Members*

^^I put the last part so it doesn't seem like creepers are trying to get people to come to some weird party. LOL!!!^^^

[Cinder & Smoke]

*Set up by www.PetTalk.com (http://www.PetTalk.com) Members*

^^I put the last part so it doesn't seem like creepers
are trying to get people to come to some weird party. LOL!!!^^^

>snikker<
:p

Some would say it IS a "weird party" ...
But I think we're off the hook on the "creepers" part.

It's a Nice Sign = Many THANKS!

;)

[MonicanHonda]

Sign is posted. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Sign is posted. :)

Are they lined up at the gate, yet?

;)

THANKS for posting the Invite!!
:D
:D

[anna_66]

We'll be there!

[Catherinedana]

I wish I could come but I'm so very far away. . . I'd have to borrow a dog as well cause I ain't got one - only boids. Maybe next year. . .

Or maybe the FLorida PT'ers would like to set up their own meeting? Hmmmmm - I'll look into that. . .

Cathy

[Pinot's Mom]

IOr maybe the FLorida PT'ers would like to set up their own meeting? Hmmmmm - I'll look into that. . .

Cathy

You should! It'd be fun! We're in the process of doing one for the Maryland area - we could have parties everywhere! :D

[MonicanHonda]

Some new updates on the park!!! IMPORTANT!

Starting Monday, the park will be closed a week to ten days. I looked at the calender and it should be opened by our party. However, the west half will be closed until about next year because they will need to grow new grass (they are adding some drainage in the areas that stay muddy). So we will only be able to use the east side. The water will be moved over to the east side. Next year, the east side will be closed and the west side open.

The road usually taken to the dog park is now a one way and the bridge is closed. You have to take the detour now. I don't know road names but I'm sure someone will post directions... or I can do it if need be.

However......


You are now only allowed to bring one dog per owner/person, into the dog park. This rule will be a continued rule even after all the dog park renovations are done.

They say it's because one side will be closed so it will be small. But apparently people are having problems with multiple dog owners.... so I guess that's why they're making it a permanent rule. It really sucks for multiple dog owners that are RESPONSIBLE!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Some new updates on the park!!! IMPORTANT!

Starting Monday, the park will be closed a week to ten days.
... it should be opened by our party.
However, the west half will be closed until about next year because
they will need to grow new grass ...
The water will be moved over to the east side.

The road usually taken to the dog park is now a one way and the bridge is closed.
I'm sure someone will post directions...

{I'm working on the Detour Routes ... Stand By ...}

However......

You are now only allowed to bring one dog
per owner/person, into the dog park.
This rule will be a continued rule
even after all the dog park renovations are done.

They say it's because one side will be closed so it will be small.
But apparently people are having problems with multiple dog owners....
so I guess that's why they're making it a permanent rule.
It really sucks for multiple dog owners that are RESPONSIBLE!

>>GASP<<
:eek:
:mad:

I swear they do some of this just to PI$$ Me OFF! :mad:
Phunnie (NOT) that sweet Mizz Margie somehow furgot ?? to mention
ANY of this when she called last week to annunce the Bridge Closing.

It's way too late to call 'em and "discuss" this with anyone ... and all the
Office Dwellers will just blame it all on "The Board" - who won't be available
to defend thier positions or listen to any alternate ideas.

I'm beginning to think there's a desire to close the Bark Park ...
:mad:

I need to chill ...

[anna_66]

So now because there are irresponsible multiple dog owners I/we have to pick and choose which dogs can come to the park...that's just BS:mad:

If this continues maybe we should try to find a new spot where we can bring all our dogs.

[MonicanHonda]

The only thing I could think of is bringing more people so there is one dog per person. Children/husbands/wives.... GRANDMAS? Lol

[Cinder & Smoke]

The only thing I could think of is bringing more people
so there is one dog per person.
Children/husbands/wives.... GRANDMAS?

Or maybe stack the deck a little more ...

Invite a Church Group ... a BIGG Church Group --- with LOTSA Kids ...
Fill the joint up ... five or more 2-Leggers per Woofer ...

We'll see who *complains* next.
:mad:

Find another Spot ...
START LOOKIN!

I'd really like to know just WHO "THEY" talk to that carries so much weight
with "THEM" who create these idiotic "rules".

PS:
After receiving the Phone Advisory from Margee in the Park District Office;
they followed up with a well-crafted full-page map / instructions for the Detour ...

And not a Single Word about the half-sized Park for our event
NOR the newly restrictive attendance "rules".

Did I mention I was PI$$ED?
:mad:

[MonicanHonda]

Interesting. Well the sign hanging up with these "rules" was an e-mail page so SOMEONE knows about it....

Honestly, if people had a problem with multi dog families, they shouldn't ban everyone.... ever heard of getting to the root of the problem? I've heard of a two dog max rule, but come on.... ONE DOG!?!?!?! Especially around here?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Well the sign hanging up with these "rules" was an e-mail page
so SOMEONE knows about it....

Here's what Parks has just (I think within the last couple days)
*snuck* onto the Park District web site:

K-9 Field of Dreams receives updates
New restriction added to dog users
Upgrades are coming to the K-9 Field of Dreams Dog Park at Riverbend Recreation Area
beginning Monday, August 24. A local contractor will begin installing tile drainage
to the Dog Park at Riverbend to help resolve some drainage issues. The drainage project
is expected to last a week or up to 10 days, depending on weather issues.
During this time, the entire Dog Park area will be closed to all users.

After drenching has been completed, the west portion of the Dog Park will be shut down
and re-seeded leaving only the east portion open for users. Users should be aware
that a small area of grass will be disturbed, due to trenching, but straw will be used
to cover the area. Water will still be available for dogs on the east side.

The west side will remain closed until spring/summer 2010 or till further notice by HPD
to allow re-seeded grass an opportunity to re-establish. The east side will be re-seeded
and shut down after the west side has been re-opened.

After the project has been completed, all dog owners will be restricted to one (1) dog
during each visit, due to the reduction in the size of the Dog Park area.
This restriction of one (1) dog per owner will continue after the completion.

Dog owners are reminded that all dogs need to be kept on a leash, not longer than 6 feet,
while in all other public areas of the parks and dog waste bags are available
for clean-up at dispensers located throughout the park areas, and should be used.

Upgrades to the Dog Park are being funded in part by the Hancock Parks Foundation.
Additional donations and volunteers welcome.
Any further information required can be obtained at the HPD office located at
1424 East Main Cross St., Findlay, OH 45840 or by calling 419-425-7275.
-------------------------------------------------------------

I'd reall like to know if these "New Rules" are from a Board Action;
or a Staff Wild Idea gone amuck.

:mad:

Next PTer to the Park ---
Please look closely at the posted "Rules" e-mail ...
see if there's any Header to determine WHERE it came from.

[shais_mom]

If this continues maybe we should try to find a new spot where we can bring all our dogs.

while i'm not sure about the particulars Upper is working on getting a dog park - I dunno if they would have a problem with us meeting there or not. We wouldn't have a shelter house with electric I don't believe tho. It would be a bit farther for you Anna. :(
Maybe we need to Ramp up the invitation to the cat side - If Gretchen and Douglas come that's 2 people that can "foster" a dog for a day!

[Cincy'sMom]

I am sorry, but I refuse to leave one of my dogs at home. We will bring all 3 Labor Day and plead ignorance, being from out of town. After that, well....we may just never be back at the park.

There are some nice parks in Michigan...just so far away for so many. What about Southern or Eastern Ohio? Anything closer to Phred or Anna? Findaly is no nicely centralized...this stinks!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Staci, when you are going to Columbus again? This one sounds like it could be nice....maybe no shelters, but we proved last time, we can work around that :)

Crap...Rules it says not more then 2 per person. I'll keep looking...

http://www.bigwalnutdogpark.com/

WELCOME TO BIG WALNUT DOG PARK

This is the first public off-leash dog park in the city of Columbus. It consists of 3 fenced acres in Big Walnut Park, 2 double-gated entrances, pond access for the dogs to swim and lighting. There are separate small dog and large dog areas. There is a porta-potty facility on site. There is no fee to use the park but please follow park rules!

The park is located at:

5000 E Livingston Ave

Columbus, OH 43227

The park is open daily from 7am to 11pm

[Cinder & Smoke]

Maybe we need to Ramp up the invitation to the cat side -
If Gretchen and Douglas come that's 2 people that can "foster" a dog for a day!

Hey ~
KAT-Keepers are **Invited** ... and always have been.
We've even had a couple Kittys actually show up!

And since there's no "mention" of maximum numbers of Purr-Children allowed;
the KAT Purrents can bring ALL da Kats AND foster a Dawg fur the day!




I am sorry, but I refuse to leave one of my dogs at home.
We will bring all 3 Labor Day and plead ignorance, being from out of town.

After that, well .... we may just never be back at the park.

There are some nice parks in Michigan ... just so far away for so many.
What about Southern or Eastern Ohio?
Anything closer to Phred or Anna?

Findlay is no nicely centralized ... this stinks!!!

A few years ago (2005) the Three Amigos and I toured many of the newly
opened Dawg Parks in Central and North Eastern Ohio - probably about a dozen.
Most were "nice" ... but many had restrictions we didn't know about till we arrived ...
* Lotta TWO Dawgs max (I told the 3 Kids to act like they didn't know each other)
* Several were for "Residents Only"
* Some prohibited snacks & treats (2 AND 4-Leggers included)
* few had tables, or even benches, inside the enclosure
* parking was either plentiful or almost non-existing
* some were distant from the parking
* Hoomin Comfort facilities were either NONE :eek:, primitive, or distant.
* SHADE - either natural and man-made - was tough to come by
* most had NO provisions for a close-by picnic area or shelter

Long & Short of it --- Not a ONE of the Parks we visited and "tested" could
hold a candle to the Hancock / Findlay facility.

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!

[MonicanHonda]

Big Walnut is nice. But there is nowhere to really have the cook out place. There's a dog max. But it is really nice. REALLY big and there is a pond to go swimming in.

I'll argue. It's not fair because A LOT of people have two dogs. They needed to at least make it a two dog minimum. One dog is just stupid.

[MonicanHonda]

Oh and I think we should be fine on the Labor Day party because the rule is so NEW that people can just plead ignorance, like said above. And they will just have to live with it.

[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.
:rolleyes:

Hope someone brings bail money for me. :eek:

[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.

:eek:
:(

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! :D

[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.


:mad:
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 :eek: 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. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif

[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. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif...

[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

[shais_mom]

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)
. . Lettuce Salad (by Staci). . ??
. . Pasta Salad(by Staci)
. . ??
. . ??
. .
. .

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)

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

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

[anna_66]

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)
. . Lettuce Salad (by Staci). . ??
. . Pasta Salad(by Staci)
. . ??
. . ??
. .
. .

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!)
. . Homemade Salsa and Nacho Chips (by Anna)

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

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)

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

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

[Cinder & Smoke]

How to Get MapQuest Directions TO the Findlay Bark Park
http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif

Some "revisions" to the MapQuest Directions & Routings

http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/confused.gif Why, WHY, WHY can't MapQuest just leave things alone? http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/mad.gif

Every year they like to "adjust" things ... shift the number ranges on a street ...
change a routing ... or just change stuff for the heck of it! Grrrrr!

I'll reprint the previous How To - and change a few things to try to catch up
with MapQuest's 2009 changes. Believe it or not, the Dog Park hasn't moved -
but MapQuest would certainly make you think it moved!
--------------------------------------------------------

How to Get MapQuest Directions TO the Findlay Bark Park
OK - Here's how to get your MapQuest "Directions" with Turn-by-Turn Instructions ...

Use the Click-Link (below) to get to the basic MapQuest map of the
Dog Parrk >>>

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Findlay&state=OH&address=16500+Township+Road+208#a/maps/m::12:41.030907:-83.562712:0:::::1:1:1::/e

Just below the RED Star and the Dog Park Address;
see the line starting with "Directions TO Above Location" and a fill-in block
labeled "Location - Adress, City, State, & ZIP"
Here's where you fill in your STARTING Location.
Hit *ENTER* and MapQuest will pop up with your customized driving route.
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Now for the Bad News - the DETOUR :eek:


NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURES
Detours to Riverbend / Brugeman Lodge
Marion Township – Hancock County , Ohio


Road construction projects this fall east of Findlay in Marion Township





requires a detour that Riverbend Park visitors should plan ahead of time.

Bridge closing on Marion Twp. Rd. 241 leading into Riverbend Park –
Starting August 17, 2009 and extending through December 2009, Marion Township Road 241 will be closed from SR 568 to TR 208 for the new wooden covered bridge project at the Blanchard River . TR 241 is the main park entrance into Riverbend Recreation Area.

From the West: (You'd be driving east on SR 568 out of Findlay)
The designated detour route is available via TR 234 just west of the SR 568 bridge (3-mile bridge) Detour signs are posted. Turn south (RIGHT) on TR 234 to TR 207, then turn east (left) on TR 207 around the Findlay Reservoirs to TR 208. Turn north (left) on TR 208 in to Riverbend Park and the Brugeman Lodge & DOG PARK will be on the west (left) side of TR 208.

From the East: Follow SR 568 driving westbound.
Detour signs are posted at the SR 568 bridge (3-mile bridge). Turn south (LEFT) on TR 234 south to TR 207, then turn east (left) on TR 207 around the Findlay Reservoirs to TR 208. Turn north (left) on TR 208 into Riverbend Park and the Brugeman Lodge & DOG PARK will be on the west (left) side of TR 208.

An alternate detour route: Follow Detour signs on SR 568 East past TR 241 to TR 245, turn south (right) to TR 207, then west (right) on TR 207 to Riverbend Park.

PLEASE NOTE: TR 208 (“River Road”) that runs along the Blanchard River will be closed effective 8-25-09 at TR 234 and TR 241 per the Hancock County Engineer's Office.

http://www.hancockparks.com/images/2009/bridge-detour-mapII-i.gif (http://www.hancockparks.com/images/2009/bridge-detour-mapII.gif)




Note: The rebuilding of the SR 568 and County Road 236 intersection
will NOT be started before Labor Day weekend according to the ODOT project engineer I spoke with. Both of these roads and the intersection will be open to traffic.

ONLY the Township Road 241 bridge closure will effect Dog Park traffic.
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IF you want to use a GPS or another Mapping Service - here's the Dog Park Address:

16500 Township Road 208
-OR-
Township Road 207 AND Township Road 208
Findlay, OH 45840

GPS Coordinates: (WGS 84)
N. 41* 01.941'
W 083* 33.691'

The Dog Park is INside the Hancock Park District's "Riverbend Recreation Area";
about a half mile south of Ohio Route 568;
and just north of the North-East Corner of the big Findlay Reservoir.
The Reservoir is on most maps - and stands out because it is drawn as a
Big SQUARE Blue Lake; south-east of downtown Findlay.
If ANYONE has trouble with the Route to the Dog Park - PM "Cinder & Smoke"
with your E-mail and Home/Starting Address.
-------------------------------------------------------

OK - so what changed?
The DETOUR caused by the reconstruction of the "old, rickity 241 Bridge"
probably won't be shown on ANY mapping program or in-car GPS.

* BE PREPARED: No matter where you're coming from, Map Quest will probably
show a different route for the last 10 - 15 miles - different from last year's route.
NO route is really much better than another --- miles are about the same
and drive time isn't drastically altered.

If you think your mapping program or GPS is really sending you around Robinhood's Barn -
send me a copy of the route and I'll look it over.

As always, the PT Travel Bureau will be open all day on Sunday -
Just a cell phone away! We WILL get you to the Park! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif
Call Phred's Home or Cell Numbers - whichever you know - they both *ring* the Cell Phone.

/s/ Phred

[Cinder & Smoke]

>nudge<

[4 Dog Mother]

There was a notice in the paper today that said the Dog Park was re-opening on Sunday. As Monica reported one half will be closed to reseed -it also said that only one dog per person is allowed but of course, you are not hearing that today - maybe Monday or Tuesday I will tell you about that part of the article.

Looking forward to Sunday!

[MonicanHonda]

Psht... they lied. They said up to ten days and TODAY is ten days.... so we'll bring however many dogs we want. Lol

[anna_66]

Do you think that they'll be there policing to see if everyone only brings in one dog knowing we'll be there:confused:
I really hope not.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Do you think that they'll be there policing ... knowing we'll be there :confused:
I really hope not.

I think I've convinced myself to just not worry about it!

If we get grief - we'll go accross the street and "recruit" a few folks from
the campground to come over and "foster" a PT Pup or two.
We can pay 'em with good grub!

[MonicanHonda]

I have some college friends that I could possibly whine to and make them come.... IF we need them. Lol I'm not worried about it either. I only see a sheriff there every couple of times I'm there. They just drive by and they can't even see if anyone is angry or disobeying or anything.

[RobiLee]

Tori, Zack and I are going to try and come. I've lost my old directions though so I need to try and figure out the stupid mapquest ones. I hope I don't get lost!

[Cincy'sMom]

Tori, Zack and I are going to try and come. I've lost my old directions though so I need to try and figure out the stupid mapquest ones. I hope I don't get lost!

Yeah Robin! When I saw you posted on the thread, I hoped that you were saying that you'd be there!!!

Phred had directions earlier in this thread...looks like there are some roads closed, so maybe double check what he posted to see if it affects you.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Tori, Zack and I are going to try and come.
I've lost my old directions though ....

Here's a NEW Link to MapQuest ...
this routing takes into account the "Detour" that was detailed in the previous
Phred posting ... you do NOT need to adjust this linked routing ...
the Detour is built in.

OK, NOW I'll show the *link* :rolleyes:

http://www.mapquest.com/mq/2-xjwjhaDu_pBZxPBi (http://www.mapquest.com/mq/2-xjwjhaDu_pBZxPBi)

Drive Safely!

[anna_66]

I have the zucchini bread in the oven right now! See you all tomorrow:D

[MonicanHonda]

Yaaaay I'm excited. :) I have to run to the store tonight! :)

[Cincy'sMom]

We are bringing corn on the cob. See everyone tomorrow!

Anna, I love the new signature!!

[Karen]

We will be with you all in spirit! Have a wonderful time, and take lots of pictures! :)

[anna_66]

We are bringing corn on the cob. See everyone tomorrow!

Anna, I love the new signature!!

Mmmm corn sounds yummy...and thanks, I like it too;)
========================================
We'll be thinking abou you Karen. And of course you know
pictures won't be a problem!

[lizbud]

Just checking in to see if Ya'll are home yet. How did it go with those
with more than one dog?

We had rain all day long. Sun finally came out at 5pm.:)

[4 Dog Mother]

Well, We are home from the Dog Park Meeting. Dazzi, Taggert, Pippi, Tucker, Carl and I headed out to the Dog Park about 10:20 thinking we could get there ahead of Phred and his gang so we could help him unload his card. But he was already there waiting for us although I don't think he beat us by much and we were still able to help get things unloaded. Christy with just Dakota and Jasmine and Dominic were next (boy here kids are cute! - unbiased as I am). Amy, Ralph with their 3 were the next to arrive followed by Anna with Roxey, Huney and Simba, Robin with Tori and Zach, Monica, her husband and Remy (boy is Remy cute!!!!!). Staci and Keegan were the last to arrive. The Meijer store was calling to her so she had to make a quick stop there before joining us. We had a great time - the weather was beautiful, the company wonderful, the food scrumptius. We had no trouble at all at the Dog Park. Early on a Ranger stopped and talked to Phred and never brought up anything about multiple dogs being there. I guess as long as no one complained about us, he wasn't going to say anything either. A few hometown people came out but some of them also had two dogs so they really weren't going to complain about our dogs.

On to the pictures:

Phred's group waiting patiently for the rest of us to arrive
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9d727b3127ccef8592e04865700000040O08JZOGrlm1B7e fAg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Anna saying hello to Dakota
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Dazzi claiming a cool spot under the picnic table
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The dogs ready to greet newcomers
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[4 Dog Mother]

Dominic telling Taggert he would let him out if he behaved
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Oh, it wasn't Taggert he was talking to - it was the two girls! Taggert just was in the wrong place at the wrong time!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9d727b3127ccef8597ba5477400000040O08JZOGrlm1B7e fAg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Zach
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Beautiful Huney girl!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9d727b3127ccef8587247274600000040O08JZOGrlm1B7e fAg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[4 Dog Mother]

Dominic hugging on Pippi, Anna, Phred behind Anna, locals

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Anna, Staci, and Robin - Christy on front bench
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Jasmine and Dominic playing with local Lemon - Simba sniffing
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Roxey and Huneychilling out
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[4 Dog Mother]

Tucker
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9d727b3127ccef858d7cae63100000040O08JZOGrlm1B7e fAg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Anna petting cute little Remy
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Cincy
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9d727b3127ccef858ac04276a00000040O08JZOGrlm1B7e fAg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

and Spot
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That's about all I took this time. Had a good time talking and eating though!

[MonicanHonda]

I have pictures! But I was busy studying after this. (Had to leave early because U of Findlay still has school tomorrow :( :( :() Soooo, I've been studying. I will update pics as soon as possible. :)

We had loads of fun and good food. :) I enjoy seeing all the dogs and how they're doing. :)

[anna_66]

Wonderful pictures Diana! Monica, it was really nice seeing you, your hubby and that sweetie pie Remy again!

As usual we had a great time with lots of good food and good friends.

I have to say, this time I'm not sure who was cuter...the dogs or the kids. I got lots of pictures of both!

Unfortunately I don't have time to post them all since I'm due at work in about 25 minutes so here's the link.
Hope you enjoy seeing the pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them:D

share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0QZt2LRoycMWIP

[gini]

Wonderful pictures everyone. Oh, Diana, your grandkids are just getting cuter every year!

Glad you all had a great time together.

[Dakota's Mommy]

Wow, I had my camera with me and sure thought I took some, but after uploading, I realize I only took 3. Sorry......
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9d726b3127ccef85b3286def700000040O08Abt2TRq4ZtQ e3nwU/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
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[MonicanHonda]

Okay I have peektures

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q96/AMedicsGF/IMG_1312.jpg

This was so cute! Lol

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q96/AMedicsGF/IMG_1313.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q96/AMedicsGF/IMG_1314.jpg
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[MonicanHonda]

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[Cinder & Smoke]

:eek:

Good GRIEF!

Kids & Dawgs will play in the darndest places!!

Nothing like a barrel of :p Fresh Poop :p to attract a crowd.
:rolleyes:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q96/AMedicsGF/IMG_1323.jpg

And then we have >>>

OK ~ WHO forgot to WASH the dog before we came??

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q96/AMedicsGF/IMG_1322.jpg

:D

T'was a really PHUNN Day!!

[neko1]

Great pictures, looks like everyone had fun!!

[RobiLee]

My furkids and I had a good time and it was great to see everyone. Here are the few pics that I took.

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[RobiLee]

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[Cincy'sMom]

Another beautiful day at the park! Enjoying seeing everyone's pictures.

I took some pictures, but seem to have deleted most of them off my camera. My mom has a program to recover them, so I am going to leave the card alone for now and try not to loose anymore. SO look for pictures coming later this week...

[cyber-sibes]

Was thinking about you guys all day - wonderful pictures! So nice to see all of your beautiful faces again - love the pic of Anna, Staci, Robin, & Christy on the bench! Holy cow, Dominic is so grown up! What a cutie! I agree with Diana, they sure are beautiful kids. Will have to go check out the other pics & check back here again. Roxy & Tori, we send you sibe vibes from the coast - be sure your moms give you girls a big hug from me! Love you guys, wish we were there too!

[ramanth]

Great pictures everyone!! :cool: