Memorial Day 2012 - Findlay, OH - ???

[ramanth]

Hey gang.... are we doing a Gathering this year?

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[Karen]

Gosh, we should probably check with Diana, seeing as she's our "local on the ground!" or Staci. Sad to think Phred would have the pavilion reserved by now.

[shais_mom]

As far as I know we had it pre-reserved for a couple years.

[4 Dog Mother]

Yes, the shelter is reserved for Sunday of Memorial Day weekend as well as Sunday of Labor Day weekend. And yes it would have been done well before I did it a couple of weeks ago by Phred. He was always on top of things which is why he was in charge of reserving it when he lived so far away and I lived right here in town. I am a procrastinator, Phred was NOT! So the shelter is reserved for May 27th. So start planning on coming. Come one, Come all. I know Phred can't be there but he would be the last to want to see this gathering end.

[Smiley lulu]

I'm really interested in the next meeting! won't be able to afford this one, but in the near future I so want to be there. I been wanting to attend for years!

[k9krazee]

Pretty sure I will be able to make it!!

[anna_66]

Requested the day off! Looking forward to seeing everyone:D

[ramanth]

Well, I sadly can't make it. We are short staffed this term and I can't get Sunday off. :( I hope you all have fun and take lots of pictures!!

[anna_66]

I was denied the day off :( Hopefully I can get someone to cover me. If not, I hope you all have a wonderful time!

[ramanth]

Being a grownup stinks, huh Anna? :(

Hope you can get someone to cover for you!

[4 Dog Mother]

Well, it's only two weeks away - Is ANYONE going to be able to make this meeting? Kimmy we will sure miss you. Anna, I hope you are able to find someone to cover for you. Ashley, I sure hope you will still be able to come. Stacy, you don't have to work do you? I could up the ante possibly and say you know Amy's bringing the baby (I think) so you all better get here to see her before she turns 16. I'm going to copy one of Phred's old posts to start the menu although I guess if no one comes we won't need much, we will?

[4 Dog Mother]

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

Where? ~ Da Bark Park at FINDLAY, OHIO

When? ~ Memorial Day Weekend ~ ** SUNDAY **
The LAST SUNDAY in May ~
SUNDAY ~ May 27, 2012

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!!!!

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!!

Who Should Come? **Ebberbuddie**
Grab yur Dawgs (some folks even bring da KAT! ),
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 ~ MAY 27th

We're gonna have sum *Phunn*!!

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

[4 Dog Mother]

What to Bring? ~ MENUE ~ for Findlay -
May 27, 2012 - SUNDAY- of Memorial day weekend
~~ MENUE ~~~
Here's what has been promised so far >>>
(With some suggestions that have been *HITS* before)

Main Dish/Meat
. . HamBurgers & Round Buns
. . Brats w/ Cheese & Long Buns
. . Hot dogs & Long Buns . .

Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad (by Diana, 4DM)
. . Mac/N/Cheese

Munchies & Krunchies & Dips
. . . . chips/dip

Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies
. . Brownies (by Diana, 4DM)
. . . .

Drinks
. . Kooler & Ice wiff both HiTest an Diet Pops
. . Iced Tea & bottled water ??

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF (by Diana, 4DM)
. . 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
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchulas
. . couple extra Servin Spoonz
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

. . *plates & napkins & forks* (by 4DM)
. . Bag a CharKoal (by Carl)
. . CharKoal Liter Juze (by Carl)



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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.

[Cincy'sMom]

I was denied the day off :( Hopefully I can get someone to cover me. If not, I hope you all have a wonderful time!

Just a thought but would Monday (or Saturday) be better with people's work schedules?

[shais_mom]

Well, it's only two weeks away - Is ANYONE going to be able to make this meeting? Kimmy we will sure miss you. Anna, I hope you are able to find someone to cover for you. Ashley, I sure hope you will still be able to come. Stacy, you don't have to work do you? I could up the ante possibly and say you know Amy's bringing the baby (I think) so you all better get here to see her before she turns 16. I'm going to copy one of Phred's old posts to start the menu although I guess if no one comes we won't need much, we will?

well yes and no that I have to work - we have a "hole" in the schedule that day and I signed up to work for 4 hours at 7pm. it was either that or I'd get stuck working during the 11 to 3 or 3 to 7 shift and i didn't want that! so I will just have to leave around 5ish

[shais_mom]

Just a thought but would Monday (or Saturday) be better with people's work schedules?

oh Anna - what bas+@rds!
Saturday would work for me but Monday my nephew has baseball games. But the question is - would the pavilion be open?

[Karen]

So sorry we won't be making it this time, but as well as my own issues (I feel all better, but have another week before follow-up with the surgeon) and Paul's health, the Turtle (our green Honda CRV) is aging, and has started burning oil, so a 12+hour drive is not advisable at this point! I mean, it does have over 143,000 miles on it ...

[anna_66]

I definately want to see everyone, but especially that beautiful Lauren:D
I already know I'll be working Saturday night & all day Monday so neither
of those would work for me. Yes Kim, being an adult sometimes stinks.
I'm still working hard to get my Sunday covered!

[Smiley lulu]

I definitely wanna come next year!!! It is on my calendar.

[shais_mom]

I may have to leave a bit earlier b/c I have a graduation party I really should make an appearance at. (if I know what's good for me! ;) )

[4 Dog Mother]

So if I have this right there will be for sure:

Amy, Ralph & Lauren,
Carl & Diana
Staci
Ashley
And maybe Anna?

Robin, how about you?
Gretchen, what are you and Doug doing this weekend?
Liz (lbaker) feel like a car ride?
Monica, too many plans or too hot for mommy to be?
Christy, haven't heard what your plans are for this weekend.

Anybody else? It will make a difference in how much food and drink we need so please sign up soon if you are coming. It probably won't be a real long day since Staci does have to leave earlier and the baby probably won't like being out all day (but maybe, who knows?). And of course, Granny here needs her nap about 3 or 3:30 - the sun and heat will be my excuse this time.

[shais_mom]

Since it will be a small group any requests for food dishes?

[shais_mom]

well crap - I see the graduation party I have to go to is now 12 to 4 instead of 3 to 7! so I will just go early and come a little later to the park but will still have to leave for work.
I'll bring something that people can eat later.. Maybe pasta salad or something.

[anna_66]

I got someone to pick up my shift, so me and the dogs will be there :-) Although since it's going to be so hot I don't think we'll be staying for more than a few hours. What time is everyone going to be there?

Since there will only be a handful of people are we still going to cook or would sandwiches be better? So far for food I see Diana is bringing potato salad & brownies, so how about I bring some chips and stuff for sandwiches (if that's ok with you all) and we all just bring whatever we want to drink?

[shais_mom]

that would be fine with me Anna - YAY!
I'm going to bring Pasta Salad.

[Cincy'sMom]

Staci- what time do you think you would be there? Maybe we just plan a later day, say 2-4 ish? Then we wuld could do the sandwichs, or even just snacky things and not have a real big meal. We can be there whenever, I just don't know how long we will stay, so I want to be sure we get there when everyone else is there and it soundsl ike Staci has the most time restrictions.

[shais_mom]

lol yes for someone who "never does anything" I'm sure busy that flippin day!
lol well I was going to plan on being there by 1ish - so 1 to 4 would work for me. But I don't have the drive time like Anna and Amy have so whatever is fine.

[anna_66]

1-4 sounds good to me.

[shais_mom]

if we are just going to do snacks/finger foods - I'll make tortilla wraps. :)

[Karen]

We will be thinking of you all that day, and missing everyone!

[anna_66]

if we are just going to do snacks/finger foods - I'll make tortilla wraps. :)

Sounds good! I'll make egg salad.

[Cincy'sMom]

It might be just me and Lauren. Ralph bought some siding a few months back and has been witing to have a few days in a row he can work on it. If he can get his nephews to help, he may stay home and work on that.

I am not sure yet what I will bring, but I'll come up with something!

[4 Dog Mother]

I like the idea of a shorter day - now that the dogs are older they don't enjoy being outside as long. We have 4 that are 10 or older! 1-4 sounds good to me as well as having sandwiches instead of bringing charcoal and all the extra stuff that requires. But I don't know how Carl will feel about sandwiches so I will have to ask him when I see him tonight.

Yay, I can't wait to see everyone!

[anna_66]

Yep Diana I thought the same thing about the dogs, besides it's going to be so hot. I don't think any of them would enjoy being out much longer.

[shais_mom]

I'll probably be dogless. Keegan can't take the heat or the distance of the walk into the park and due to some weird circumstances I can't get ahold of my friend to see if Annie can come. If its a short day it won't matter, then I can schmooze on the other dogs!
But with just a week (by then) that I had put Kylie to sleep, can't have my Big Red Dog getting sick or feeling poorly b/c of the heat!

[anna_66]

So sorry to hear that Staci :( I'm sure the other dogs will love your loving on them!

[Karen]

We've been thinking of you all, and look forward to folks reporting in!

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry for the late reply. It was a fun afternoon, though very hot! The group was small, just us, my parents, Staci and Anna to start, and Christy and her kids stopped by later. It was great to see everyone though! I didn't take too many pictures, but I will post the few I have tomorrow.

[Karen]

Okay! I look forward to seeing them! Was it Lauren first time meeting non-family Pet Talkers? I mean "not genetically-connected-to-her" Pet Talkers, I mean, we all are kinda family, in a way!

[Cincy'sMom]

Unfotunately, I don't have very many pictures. Yes, Karen, this was Lauren's first time meeting Anna and Staci!

Sadie and Spot
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Cincy
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Smoke
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Cinder
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[Cincy'sMom]

Staci, me and Miss Lauren
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[Karen]

Awww, good to see Cinder looking all fluffy and smiling! :) And hello to Cincy, Sadie, Spot and Smokey, too!

[4 Dog Mother]

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[Karen]

It worked, thanks!

[4 Dog Mother]

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[ChrisH]

Lovely photos, thanks for sharing.

[ramanth]

Missed you guys! Looks like you had the dog park all to yourself. :)

Loved the pics! :love:

[k9krazee]

Loved the pictures!! :love:

Sorry I couldn't make it down :(

[Scooter's Mom]

Thanks for sharing the photos from the gathering!