My goodness! A year old already? That will be fun!Quote:
Originally Posted by lv4dogs
My goodness! A year old already? That will be fun!Quote:
Originally Posted by lv4dogs
Not sure if anyone cares to know but we won't be coming.
My mom may need open back surgery so we can't come because of cost and because she doesn't want to travel that far after recently having surgery.
Maybe next year :)
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Originally Posted by .sarah
Ouch - I hope she'll be okay! A long road trip just after serious back surgery doesn't sound like a good idea, sadly, so we'll have to be patient, and hope for next year!
sorry to hear that, we were looking forward to meeting you, too. Will say a prayer for your mom.Quote:
Originally Posted by .sarah
Thank you both very much. :)
Sorry you won't be able to make it. Hope your mom's recovery is swift. :)
So sorry to hear about you not coming but I totally understand and hope that your mom will be ok after her surgery. We'll miss you, but there's always next year:D
Yeah! Roxey's bday is around that time too (May 31) so we usually celebrate by bringing cake, or pupcakes and I'm sure we'll be doing the same this year. We could just make it a double bday celebration! Sounds like fun...a party and a picnic:D
Here's Roxey with her cake from 04'
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/f860e664.jpg
How neat, 2 wonderful dogs sharing a b-day, well almost, but they will be sharing a party. lol
Hmm, maybe I should take a drive over there. I live near Chicago and just checked how far it is. It says a little less than 5 hours. Not bad at all. I'll have to check my funds and see if I could make it.
I think I might feel funny since I have never met anyone from PT before, but I still want to go. There has to be a first time!
Next question would be who to bring with?!? Sylvia hates the car and can't be away from my dad for more than a normal work day, so she's out. Harley, Morty and Jimmy are good in the car with Morty being the best with it. When I rescued Jimmy we drove 8-9 hours with him in his carrier, but coming out for walks every 2 hours, so I know I can get there ok with him. I think I'd like to take Harley though. Something to think about. :) Any requests?
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Originally Posted by My Peanuts
Diana, I love all of your pups but I HAVE to meet Morty if I come. Shhh.. don't tell the other 2 but he is my favorite other than Sylvia who can't come. ;)
Mind you, Findlay meetings are usually fully of medium-large dogs, so bring who you think would have most fun around bigger pups!
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Originally Posted by Kfamr
Morty's foster mom said his best friend was a big dog :). None of them regularly see big dogs. My friend brought his golden over a few days ago and in the past. She's about 70lbs and none of my pups have a problem with her. Maybe he will come with me and bring her too!
I don't know for sure if I can make it, but I'd want to bring Harley because I hate for him to miss out on stuff. Somehow he knows, I swear, but I know Morty would be good on a trip (he's not even good at home!) Maybe I should bring both!
I wish you guys could meet them all!
Also, does anyone know of dog friendly hotels/motels in the area? I'm not much of a camper :p :rolleyes:
There are a ton of hotels quite nearby in Findlay, it'll take a little searching to figure out which ones are pet-freindly, but there are a myriad of choices! Miss Hoppy stays home to guard the house, so we've never had to find out for ourselves, but I know Cinder and Smokey's dad knows at least one!
Some of this got discussed on the other post - you might want to read it
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=98647
This link lists which ones are dog-friendly, I've been asking around but no one sems to have much of an opinion about any of them.
http://hotel-guides.us/ohio/findlay-oh-hotels.html
OH, so true!Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
"Most" of the $75.00 a night or less motels allow "pets" - you just have
to double-check their definition of what a "pet" is ...
Some have "size limitations" - anywhere from 10# up to unlimited;
some say only ONE pet per room;
some say "with permission" - then try to trick you into paying $5.00 per pet
extra when you tell them at the desk you have a pet with you.
Three GOOD chains that the Three FurKids have all stayed at are:
Red Roof Inns,
Super 8,
Motel 6. (Motel 6 is 30 and 35 miles away from Findlay)
Prices have varried between $35 - $45 per night - depending on the City and
the Date - Local Events sometimes push UP the price quite a bit.
Red Roof and Super 8 both have "under $45 a night" rooms for one adult -
and up to Three Dogs - IF you talk to the right person!
I usually call the CHAIN's main 1-800 number and swing the best "deal" they'll
go for and then make an un-secured reservation - then ask for the
direct phone number for the motel itself.
Next step is to call the motel front desk and try to "beat the deal" the chain's
1-800 people agreed to.
Last step is to pick the lower rate quote and cancel the high priced room.
"USUALLY" the Motel's Front Desk beats the 1-800 folks by at least $5 ---
and have agreed to "three small mutts" staying in the room.
Best bet is to shop around by phone -
the Web Sites do NOT always offer the cheapest rates!
Great advice, Phred, you are so smart!
just want to add, the guy at the campground I talked to pointed out that it will be a holiday weekend, so don't wait till the last minute to try to make reservations. You can always cancel if your plans change.
Does anyone know how long it would take to drive from Maine? Do you have to go through NY to get there? Me and mom were going to go somewhere this summerish...I might see about going here...but I think we might end up going to Alberta.
Do you think it would be easier to drive through Canada then go through the states? (I live in PEI)
It depends on from where in Maine.
It is about a 13 hour drive for us from Massachusetts, we travel west usually through New York State. I don't know the Canadian highway system enough to know whether it's be better going mostly through Canada or not, when we take the "northern" route, we pass by Niagara Falls, which is of course on the Canadian border.
Have you tried mapquest.com?
Not sure how long it would take, but I know it's a looooong drive. I have a brother in Gray ME.Quote:
Originally Posted by slleipnir
Audrey, I did a real quick Streets and Maps query and from the middle of Maine to Findlay, OH is 1020 miles. About a two day drive.
We usually do the drive all in one day, and we're just 1 1/2 to 5 hours from most points in Maine.
Hey, you know cat folks and others are welcome to come, too! After all, we have a bunny, and no dogs presently, and we come! The dogs are always willing to mooch off anyone handing out treats, regardless of their current animal affiliations.
And does everyone have their Road DIRECTIONS from last time??Quote:
Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke
Find em NOW - don't wait till you're sitting in the car to look for em!
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Ok, Phred, I'll get on that right now. Good thing your reminded me cause I have a bad habit of waiting til I am in the car;). I also need to apply for my dog park pass. I better get busy!
Can't wait!!! :D
This is my first time going so no, I don't have my directions from last time. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke
My application is filled out for the dog park, just have to wait another week or two to mail it in.
I will be making my hotel reservations in a week or two as well.
Oh GUDDIE, the *link* still works.
OK - Here's how to get your MapQuest "Directions" with Turn-by-Turn Instructions ...
Use the Click-Link (below) to get to the From and To page for MapQuest.
**WAIT** till the page fully loads - or you'll goof up the pre-filled data!!
When the page finishes loading - you'll have TWO big data blocks -
the one on the LEFT asking for your STARTING Location;
the one on the RIGHT >> Already FILLED IN < with the Dog Park Address.
If you have it - do NOT use Microsoft's "AutoFill" - it will put your home address
in BOTH blocks - erasing http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif the pre-filled Dog Park Address! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/mad.gif
JUST fill in your Home or "Starting" address in the LEFT (STARTING Location) Blocks.
Here's the *Link* to MapQuest >>>
MapQuest Directions To: Findlay, OH ~ DOG PARK
NOTE!! for ROBIN and anyone else driving North from the Columbus, Ohio, vicinity!!! >>>
MapQuest tries to send you the "short way" using a bridge near the Reservoir
that has been closed for two years!!
It's being rebuilt as we speak - but not scheduled to re-open before Memorial Day.
CHECK your MapQuest "directions" - if you're routed over US-23 and OHIO-15 -
we need to "talk" before you drive - there are NO "Detour Signs" at the closed bridge!
I'll send you a "revised" MapQuest that gets you around the closed bridge.
Robin:
If you can't find last year's directions - let me know and I'll send you a new copy
of the "around the closed bridge" route.
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IF you want to use a GPS or another Mapping Service - here's the Dog Park Address:
16000 Township Road 208 -OR-
Township Road 207 AND Township Road 208
Findlay, OH 45840
The Dog Park is INside the Hancock Park District's "Riverbend Recreation Area";
about a 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.
/s/ Phred
Thanks for reposting the link Phred. I've prinited off directions. :)
It's good to know any local closed roads,detours, etc.
There's not SUPPOSED http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/rolleyes.gif to be any hang-ups other than the busted bridgeQuote:
Originally Posted by lizbud
that carries Twp Road 207 over the Blanchard River EAST of the Reservoir.
That closure is only about 2 miles from the Dog Park. Robin and I are the
only ones I know are bothered by that detour (Staci comes via the back roads).
Folks routed either north or south on I-75; or on Ohio-12 or Ohio-224 should
have no "major" interruptions ...
I-75 will have construction all summer - but traffic should be flowing A-OK over
the Memorial Day Weekend - they won't be working.
But no matter how you come or what routes you follow - PAY Attention to the
highway signs you pass - remember the Mapping Sites (MapQuest, Yahooo, Google)
and your GPS do NOT know about and plan for road or bridge repair closures!
If the SIGN says the road or bridge is closed - Please FOLLOW the Detour!!
Any questions - or you think you're being sent the wrong way - PM me.
/s/ Phred
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To anyone coming up Rt. 23 from Columbus - just stay on Rt. 23 and get off at the Carey exit.
Rt. 23 goes right through Carey. In the center of town, turn left onto 568 (at the gas station), & STAY on Rt. 568. It's about 10 miles or so, and the Riverbend Park will be on your left - you'll see the sign & that iron trestle bridge that crosses the creek into the park.
This is the easiest way from Columbus, no turns, no detours. Just Rt. 23 to Rt. 568.
If anyone would like my phone number, please pm me. I only live about 10 minutes from the dogpark. If you get lost locally, we'll get you there.
Time to send the dog park application....we'll see you there!!!
I am sending my application out this weekend! And anna, I'll be pm'ing you soon about the cake.
I can't wait, I've only been waiting, oh about 3 years for this, since it started. lol
I know the alphabet and a few words.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
I'm really considering going! This sounds like fun. I will talk to the hubbymeister and see if he would like to go. Is there anything else to do in Ohio that would be worth driving there?
***Edit to add, only 247 miles! It's looking better by the moment.
Is it ok for me to bring Maggy even though she's not a bigger dog?
As long as she gets along with other dogs, she'll be fine. There are usually dogs of all sizes at the park, and if she gets intimidated, she can always hang out with the people at the picnic table!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lobodeb
The park it is held in is a huge, beuatiful park system with trails and stuff, but we tend to spend the whole day between the dog area and the pavillion we rent out! Oh, we'd love to have you guys come, and I promise Hugito will get lots and lots of hugs and kisses! 4 Dog Mom would be best to PM about what else is in the area that might lure hubby into coming, she and Cyber-sibes live nearby!
Lobodeb, it's not a bad drive along the lake from Chicago. Dogs of all sizes seem to all get along. plus, I've noticed that those little dogs are QUITE capable of taking care of themselves! They're the ones that back off the bigger dogs! There's alot of smaller local dogs that may be around, too. Several beagles, chihuahuas, and jack russels come to the park.
Hmm, not much going on in Findlay, - Cincy's Mom lives inToledo, there may be more going on up there. 4-dog mother Diana has lived here a long time, she might know more.Findlay's just a quiet community, with some nice restaurants. There is a wonderful museum of illustration art from children's picture books over at the University. I can check on when they'll be open, if you're interested.
I never even knew you were considering coming...that would be so awesome!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lobodeb
That would be great if you can come. The more the merrier! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Lobodeb
That wouldbe greatif you could come Lobodeb! If you head over onthe turnpike to Toledo, and then take 75 South to Findlay, there may be some things of interest in Toledo. There is the zoo, the Art muesem, , Lake Erie, and if they have a home game, Toledo Mud Hens (Triple A baseball), just to name a few things.
I'm surprised that the hubby was actually somewhat interested in coming! We need to work out a few details, but it looks promising. I'm so excited to meet everyone. :D
COOL!!!!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Lobodeb
I just talked to my friend Jennifer (the one with the huskies) and it looks like she may be coming too!
Super 8 it is I guess, they called me back to beat red roofs price! I got a great deal, only $48.33 for everything! 2 people & 2 dogs.