I really wish I was going...looking forward to everyones photos! :)
I really wish I was going...looking forward to everyones photos! :)
11 Days! :d
Ohhhh that's RIGHT!! I get to meet you FINALLY!Quote:
Originally Posted by joycenalex
I'll be the one wearing an OSU shirt!! LOL! Or maybe I'll wear my "Go Blow" shirt! ;)
sooooo according to www.weather.com its supposed to pretty much RAIN for the next 10 days so now along with the sunshine dance
lets do a NO FLOODING dance!
the dog park is notorious for being in a flood zone - :(
[QUOTE=pitc9;2011905]Ohhhh that's RIGHT!! I get to meet you FINALLY!
I'll be the one wearing an OSU shirt!! LOL! ~~~~~~
leseee, ohio, OSU shirt, yeah that will narrow the field...*snark*:p
true story, while i was in las vegas, i kept a running count of the college shirts we saw in the downtown area ...1- USC trojans, 2-OSU buckeyes, and 3-UM wolverines, very unscientific count almost even numbers:p
Now Joyce... I'm SURE there are better things to do with your time is Vegas! LOL!
:p
Woot Woot.... right now the weather channel says Sunday the 25th is going to be a nice day for a picnic!! Lets keep our paws crossed that the forecast stays that way!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by pitc9
Oh, I really hope it's nice. Driving 200+ miles (one way) in rain is not
something I'd want to do.:(
p.s. I'm bring hot dogs & Italian sausage & buns. I like hot dogs done on a
grill & rarely ever have them at home, so they're a treat for me.:)
WHAT to BRING on Memorial Day Sunday, MAY 25th ??
~~~ MENUE ~~~
Here's what has been promised so far >>>
Main Dish/Meat
. . HamBurgers & Round Buns (by Phred)
. . Brats w/ Cheese & Long Buns (by Phred)
. . Italian Sausages & Long Buns (by Liz)
... Hot dogs & Long buns (by Liz)
Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad (by Diana, 4DM)
. . Baked Beans (by JoycenAlex)
. . Coleslaw ( by JoycenAlex )
. . Macaroni Salad (by Angie, pitc9)
. . Pasta Salad (by Jenn, Jennute)
. . Fruit Salad (by Jenn, Jennute)
. . Taco Salad (by Angie, pitc9)
. . Banana Bread (by Anna_66)
. . Rice Salad (by Grace)
Munchies & Krunchies & Dips
. . Veggies + Dip (by Kimmy, ramanth)
. . Chips + Dip (by Andy, Fett)
Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies (by Phred)
. . Brownies (by Diana, 4DM)
. . Watermelon packed w/ Fruit Salad (by Johanna & Jonah, Cataholic)
. . Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Staci
. . some kind of Angel Food cake-ish thing
Drinks
. . Kooler & Ice wiff both HiTest an Diet Pops (by Phred)
. . Nantucket Nectars ??
. . Iced Tea & bottled water (by Anna_66)
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 5/16/08 @ 2:11 pm
I hear ya Liz!
I'm also going to be camping that weekend too! So camping in the rain is no phunn either! :D
As long as I don't take the long short cut I took a few years ago through Norwalk:o the trip is about 160 miles for me!
Only a week to go and I'm getting really excited. Judging by the size of car I'm driving, the trunk can't hold much but I'll do my best to contribute something.
Looking forward to seeing you all!!!:love:
I think I'm going to have to not eat a few days in advance. :eek: :D
Okay now - I have the map of the Dog Park. We're coming down I-75 from the north. Which exit do I take off I-75?
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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 2008 changes. Believe it or not, the Dog Park hasn't moved -
but MapQuest would certainly make you think it moved!
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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 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 "Revised for 2008" *Link* to MapQuest >>>
(The MapQuest directions are "usable" just as they print out from MapQuest.
They MAY NOT "match" landmarks I've posted in the past. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif
MapQuest Directions To: Findlay, OH ~ DOG PARK
OLD (2007) MapQuest Directions To: Findlay, OH ~ DOG PARK
(This link stops a mile or so short of the Dog Park)
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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
(note the number was previously "16000 Twp 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.
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OK - so what changed?
* The street number changed from 16000 to 16500 - to make the
MapQuest "star" sit closer to the actual Dog Park on THIS year's map.
* The new MapQuest *LINK* uses the new 16500 street number.
* 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.
Use whatever you're comfortable with or remember ... there aren't ANY roads or bridges
that are closed ... and I've driven ALL the various routes that MapQuest can suggest.
NO route is really much better than another --- miles are about the same
and drive time isn't drastically altered.
GRACE:
If you reprint from this "New MapQuest link";
what they show should match what I told you.
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 & Monday -
just a cell phone away! We WILL get you to the Park! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif
/s/ Phred
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grace
1: Heading SOUTHbound on I-75 ...
2: Take the OH-12 exit, EXIT 157, toward FINDLAY / COLUMBUS GROVE. go 0.2 mi
3: Turn LEFT onto W MAIN CROSS ST / OH-12. (Towards downtown Findlay) Go 1.2 mi
4: Turn RIGHT onto OH-568 / S MAIN ST / I-75-BL. (Heading SOUTH in town)
... GO 0.1 mi and merge into the LEFT lane.
5: Turn LEFT onto E SANDUSKY ST / OH-568. Continue to follow OH-568.
... You leave town and drive WEST out into the Country; drive about 2.7 miles ...
**WATCH** for a little Fire Station on the right, followed by a fancy
"Hancock Parks / Riverbend Area" sign on the right >>>
6: Turn RIGHT onto TOWNSHIP ROAD 241. Drive across the Rickity Bridge to
the STOP Sign
7: Turn LEFT onto TOWNSHIP HWY 208. (Note the Riverbend Area sign)
.. Drive past the Ranger Station on the left
.. Follow the road through a Sharp 90* right turn and SLOW DOWN
8: Immediately turn RIGHT into the parking lot marked for "The Lodge"
along with a tiny sign for the Dog Park.
Pavilion #7 (Ours) is the first one on the right as you enter the parking lot.
/s/ Phred
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!
You are a Godsend, Phred. I've printed these off, and am ready to leave.
WAIT!Quote:
Originally Posted by Grace
don't leave yet - you gotta week yet!!! :p
Yeah. What she said. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by wolf_Q
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Originally Posted by wolf_Q http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/buttons/viewpost.gif
I really wish I was going...looking forward to everyones photos! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif
Hey Zipp ~~~Quote:
Originally Posted by zippy-kat
Whatever happened to
"Have Horse; Will Travel!"
Head North-East ... Listen for the *barking*!
I was thinking the same thing! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by shais_mom
Well... If you MUST leave now just be sure to drive veeeeerrrrry slow!
I just arranged for my rental car and trying to hit "Mapquest" for best directions. DIL Jenny won't be able to come :( she and son are hitting NASCAR Dover the following weekend, then Pocanos then Dover again (I think) so nuff is nuff for her travelling I guess. I may be able to bring an old "co-pilot" buddy but if not I will be dogless too... all the more time to spend with Bon and the others (if KlamJuz doesn't arm wrassle me over Bon) :D Mary (MRuffRuff) are your grand-guests still on? I think you and I are staying at the same motel so I hope to see you Saturday!!! YIPPEE!!!!
Mary's Coming?!
did you just let a cat out of the bag(lady)?
Oh my gosh my golly... don't think so... I was under the wrong impression it seems (once again :rolleyes: ) I thunk I knew but have been corrected. Now I'm confuzzled as everyone else :eek: So what else is new? I thought KlamJuz was an extra dawg I could claim as mine at the motel but NO... drat. Glad to hear the weather appears to be improving. Let me ask something ~ I will probably know the dogs by sight but not all the two leggers ~ will we have name tags? Or is that too Kindergarden? :o Guess I'll figer it out by the end of the day :rolleyes:
Quote:
Originally Posted by lbaker
That would be okay by me. Given my advancing years, any help is welcome!
we've had name tags before - and we can do it again -Quote:
Originally Posted by Grace
I will try to remember to pick up a box of stickers today. :D
I am sad to say we will not be able to come. Miss Hoppy has an upper respiratory infection that she has had for quite some time, and it is slowly getting better on two kinds of meds twice a day - which takes two of us, and we don't feel we could leave her alone for three days. She does not like car rides, so bringing her with us for a 13-hour ride would not be a good idea, we wouldn't want her to feel worse than she already does.
We were so looking forward to going, and especially meeting all the new people who will be coming, and seeing the friends we have met before once again, I was looking forward to baking the dog-safe and people-safe cookies and everything.
But Miss Hoppy will turn 11 years old sometime this week, and with her being sick, we just don't feel we could leave her alone.
(She hates the vet's office, and doesn't allow anyone but me to hold her without struggling, needs her meds twice a day, and her nose cleaned up - she doesn't use tissues like a human would - so boarding her with someone is not an option.)
I wasn't able to find any stickers for name tags so if someone else is going to be somewhere to pick some up go for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by shais_mom
hey Laurie - Its nice to know you didn't fall off the edge of Cal-eee-forn-ya!Quote:
Originally Posted by lbaker
do you need one of our cell phone numbers in case you get lost?
Because we cannot be there, will someone promise me to get everyone - or as many as possible - together for a group photo? I am normally the one to cajole people into doing so, but I cannot be there! :( Can somebody do that for me?
Even had my sidewalk chalk ready to go, but my bunny (and her health) is more important.
:(Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
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:(
We're gonna *MISS* You Guys! :(
But the FurKid comes First, that's for sure!
Get Well, Miz Hoppy!!
And yes, Mom - we'll take the Group Snappie!! ;)
I have some 2" X 4" labels that would work just as well as the store bought name tags. I'll pack them in with my other stuff - along with a sharpie.Quote:
Originally Posted by shais_mom
Thanks guys. And if anyone doesn't know what to bring as far as food, and wants to, I could PM the recipe for the dog-safe but meant for people, too cookies I always bring! They are simple to make, I promise! I cannot PM you my dog-shaped or bunny-shaped cookie cutters, but they are tasty even as plain squares.
They keep really well, so you could make them a couple days ahead of time, and there'd be no difference in taste or texture. They do break easily, though, so a flat box is better than a ziplock for transport.
I'm sorry to hear that Karen. :( I hope Miss Hoppy feels better soon. :love:
Thanks, Kim! And I was so looking forward to seeing everyone, and watching Chipper scarf down watermelon rinds!
I'm sorry that I found this only a week or so before the date!!! Lol, but I'm so looking forward to seeing you all out there. I just started going to the dog park this year because of college and all. My dog's name is Honda, she's a dalmatian. I'm up for bringing anything you guys need! I tried joining earlier but I had to get activated and it took awhile, then I just didn't have time with school and everything. But I'm finally on!! Telling you guys that I will be there! LOL, as it is obvious, my name is Monica. I really hope it doesn't rain because then one side of the dog park turns into a LARGE puddle which the dogs cannot resist going into. Lol I'm so excited!!!
Karen, I hope Miss Hoppy is feeling better real soon.
It's looking like I may not be able to make it either. I'm having car problems. I'm going to see if I can get it in the shop on Monday to see what the problem is, but it isn't looking good for me. Sorry guys :(
Hmm, I hope it is nothing major for your car! I have been passing everyone's well wishes on to Miss Hoppy.
Maybe someone coming from out-of-state could pick you up on the way through?
WELCOME, Monica and Honda, to both Pet Talk and the Sunday / Monday Gathurin! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MonicanHonda
Since we have Sooooo Much food already promised for Sunday ...
we can't possibly eat everything - even if we bring all the leftovers back for
Day 2 on Monday. ~~~ Should we maybe suggest that anyone who hasn't signed up
for a food item just SKIP IT (the food) and instead drop a couple bucks into the "Donation Can"
to pay for the Pavilion? Any "extra $$$" in the Can can go towards the
new Pet Talk Memorial Trees inside the Park.
Just a thought ... I hate to have folks *phuss* with nice food dishes and then be
upset because no one had room to try them all.
JUMP IN with your thoughts.
Sorry to hear Miss Hoppy isn't feeling well. gentle hugs to her. We'll miss you guys!
Robin, I hope it is nothing too bad with your car and that you'll be able to make it.
Yes, I like the new trees, they're a nice addition. I can definitely bring a couple bucks. Who would I give it to?
There will be a "Donation Can" on one of the tables under the Pavilion.Quote:
Originally Posted by MonicanHonda
;)
Welcome Monica! Looking forward to meeting you and Honda next week. I am a huge sucker for spottie dogs...two of mine are dal mixes!