SHOULD we do a Findlay Dawg Park Gathurin on the 4-5-6 of JULY, 2008 ??

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Lissin UP, FirKids!!

ASK yur Folks ~ PLAN Ahead!! ~ PICK a DAY!!

We might be DOin it Again! ~
Anudder *BIG* Pet Talk Gathurin!

Where? ~ Da Bark Park at FINDLAY, OHIO

When? ~ FOURTH of July Holiday Weekend
~ *SATURDAY or SUNDAY* ~
The FIRST Weekend in July, 2008 ~

Note: This is a 3-Day weekend - the Holiday is celebrated on Friday,
then we also have Saturday and Sunday.

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.

CAN Y'all BEE THERE ??
~ SATURDAY or SUNDAY ~
July 5th or July 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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Originally Posted by joycenalex http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/buttons/viewpost.gif

Since the Independence Holiday (aka the 4th of July) here is a 3 day weekend,
and our dearly loved Canadian neighbors also celebrate then ...

Possibly a re-do of The Gathurin? ...http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif

Well ...

We have "tried" to hold a Findlay 4th Gathurin in years gone by ...

And for the most part they turned into a *bust* with poor attendance,
mostly due to "Family Commitments" that couldn't be avoided.
We've had to last-minute Cancel the Pavilion more than once. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif

As for the Canadian Neighbors ... they have a hard time getting to Findlay -
there aren't too many of them living a "comfortable drive" away from Findlay.

Is anyone interested in a July Gathurin at Findlay ???

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THREE more posts *moved* over from the 2008 Memorial Day Thread >>>

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Originally Posted by ramanth

I'll check with the family and in-laws to see if anything is going on.
As of right now, our calendar is free.

Kia's birthday is June 29th, but I think I'm going to have to work
the weekend of her special day.
Don't think she'd mind if we celebrated it later. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

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Originally Posted by joycenalex

I am very interested. I came back and raved about how much fun we had.
We'd be there on Friday the 4th or Saturday the 5th,
possibly early(leaving by 3pm) on the 6th.
Can you sense i'm a bit ... eager http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

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Originally Posted by 4 Dog Mother

We are almost always available -
does that say something about our having no life!

Anyway, I am sure we would be available for at least one day of that weekend - probably more.
Let us know.

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If we can make it, I'd prefer Saturday. :)

saturday, i'll bring baked beans, both vegan and regular. and of course, princess pretty paws

I would love to attend but I don't think downtown Findlay would want me a second time.....LOLOL :D

Have phun!

I could do the 4th or a different weekend -
but I have to work 11am to 11pm that weekend.
so I won't make it - but anyone that wants to pick up Big red can have her! ;)

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Originally Posted by shais_mom

I have to work 11am to 11pm that weekend.
So I won't make it -
but anyone that wants to pick up Big red can have her! ;)

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Hmmmmmm ...

Wonder how the BRD would handle that?

Getting her outta da Howze (and living to tell about it) would be interesting.

Packing her into the back seat of da Bus, with Clipp & Clopp already there ...
another interesting tail or two, I'm sure.

We'd prolly be OK at the Park for a while ... till the BRD decided she hadn't seen MOM! :eek:

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Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

We'd prolly be OK at the Park for a while ... till the BRD decided she hadn't seen MOM! :eek:

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true story!!!
I don't think getting her out of the house would be an issue - once she would see Clip and Clop she'd bust out of there for sure.
My neighbor who comes over and lets her out for potty breaks on occasion has been known to take her for car rides with their Shih Tzu Zoey and he is amazed at how well she travels. She likes to spend time over there but when she starts edging for home he knows she wants to be home with her kitties and wait for her momma ;) Funny - I WISH she would stay as close to me at HOME as she does at the park - I often have to get off the lawn mower and go SEARCHING for her b/c she's wandered over to the neighbors. :mad: :rolleyes:
but seriously - :(
there is no way I could be there even if I traded shifts and had to work that night again @ 11... :(
and people already have plans - so no one would trade with me either -
so iffin its on Saturday - looks like the BRD and I'll have to sit it out!
Its just the LUCK of the DRAW that my weekend is that weekend. Every 5th weekend - you just never know when it will fall!!

We usually do something with Ralph's family that weekend. I would guess now, that maybe it would be on the 4th, making the 5th better for us. I'll see if I can find out more. Most other weekends in July are out...we are on vacation quiet a bit that month!

Hello ... ???

< el Bumpo >

I think we've had 2 'IFs', 1 'Yess', and a 'Friday or can't' ...

Where's the Other forty-some Findlay Gathurers?

I think we need to hear from a few more folks before we run out of time ...
Feel free to jump in here and give an opinion. >>> Soon! <<<

I won't be able to make the trip for the 4th.

If you do one, would you give all the Dawgs some petting for me, please :D

We're not going to be able to make this one :(

The spirit is willing - but the checkbook is weak:(

Phred, kind of looks to me like it would be us, you and Joyce. I don't have to travel so one of you will have to make the decision.

:(

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Originally Posted by 4 Dog Mother

Phred, kind of looks to me like it would be us, you and Joyce.

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:(

Once again, it seems like this 4th of July weekend is NOT meant to hold a PT Gathurin.

NUTZ! :(

I guess we'll go see a local Fireworks show (the Muttz will be just *TRILLED* :p )
instead of climbing up on the Reservoir and watching the Findlay show.

Hope everydog enjoys their 4th of July!
But remember ~ Labor Day Sunday is a MUST DO at Findlay!

:D

can i bring baked beans & cole slaw again? ;)

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Originally Posted by joycenalex

can i bring baked beans & cole slaw again? ;)

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:confused:

WHEN ???

July 4-5-6 ??? ... I guess so ~ But just bring what YOU wanna eat.

Labor Day Sunday ??? ... Sure! Otta be some other 'takers' then.

;)

you're right, i wasn't clear. see you for sure on labor day weekend with baked beans and cole slaw.:D

I Have all weekend off, so any day is good for me! Sasha and I would love to see everyone again! :)
*And Sasha especially misses Simba* ;)

Well Andy has to work on Saturday. :(

So if he wants to go, we'll be coming down on Friday. Or if it doesn't matter to him, I can come down with Jenn on Saturday.

I'll be in touch. :)

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Originally Posted by ramanth

Well Andy has to work on Saturday. :(

So if he wants to go, we'll be coming down on Friday. Or if it doesn't matter to him, I can come down with Jenn on Saturday.

I'll be in touch. :)

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well if you do it Friday - I can be there. :)

Right now we have no plans made - so let me know who is coming and when! Can't absolutely promise I will be out because most of our plans are made last minute but then again a lot of times no plans get made. So please let me know.

Jenn and I plan to come down on Saturday. I've dropped Ashley a note to see if she can ride down with us. :cool:

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Originally Posted by joycenalex

can i bring baked beans & cole slaw again?

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Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

July 4-5-6 ??? ... I guess so ~ But just bring what YOU wanna eat.

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Does this mean we should bring a dish to pass when we come down on Saturday? :confused:

Or is everyone just fending for themselves for lunch? :)

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Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/buttons/viewpost.gif
July 4-5-6 ??? ... I guess so ~ But just bring what YOU wanna eat.

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Originally Posted by ramanth

Does this mean we should bring a dish to pass when we come down on Saturday? :confused:

Or is everyone just fending for themselves for lunch? :)

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I'm not sure how to answer your question, Kimmy ...

When I wrote that smart-butt reply to Joyce ... it appeared SHE was the only one
interested in a 4th of July trip to Findlay.
I'm NOT sure if she is still considering the trip; and don't know what day she might visit.

We (Pet Talk) do NOT have a Pavilion reserved for ANY day over the 4, 5, 6 of July weekend.

Phred, Cinder & Smokey do NOT plan to be there over the 4th Weekend ...
we may be Dawg Sittin for Heidi (min-Pin) and Angus (the BIG White Shepherd).

You might PM Diana (4-5-6 Dog Mom) and Joyce'nAlex for their thoughts.

;)

Kimmy,
Phred is right - no one has registered for that Pavilion and I don't know if anyone else period has. If they have not, we can use it if we are the first ones there (first come, first serve). Since I did not know when you plan to arrive or how long you were going to stay, I have not planned on fixing anything. If you want to do lunch, it would probably easier if we just went and got something and brought it back (at our first Dog Park Meeting - Amy, Staci, Anna and I went and got pizza). I haven't talked to Amy yet to see if she is thinking of coming down or not. Let me know what you and Jenn are thinking!

Diana

I called the Park Office to see if the shelter had been rented for Saturday and it has for a birthday party. However, she doesn't know when they plan on using it - noon or evening or all day. Just FYI

That's okay! I was just curious. :) I don't mind grabbing fast food on the way down. Sounds like that'll be easier just in case the birthday party has the pavilion all day. Eating pizza in the parking lot or in the dog park :eek: :p would be too much of a hassle.

We're planning to get there between Noon and 1 p.m. :) It'll just be Jenn and I. Ashley can't make it.

Well.... I guess we're not coming down after all. :(

Our big vacation is right around the corner and we need to start saving a bit if we're to afford the gas alone. :rolleyes: :o :p

It's just not in the budget for a quick jaunt down. I'm so bummed!

Everyone have a safe and happy 4th!!

I'll be in college, so I'm definitely down for Labor Day. :) Yay!!!

So, did you have a meetin'????? Any pictures to share?

I don't think they did. :)