Memorial Weekend - Findlay Ohio!

[ramanth]

Well, in the past when I would bring something, it wouldn't get eaten, so what would you all like me to bring?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by ramanth

Well, in the past when I would bring something,
it wouldn't get eaten ...

WHUT??

Sorry, Miz Kimmy ~

Hard ta believe DAD missed a treet onna tabul!

Mebee we otta arrange things a lil different...

Move da Koolerz annd Supplies *OFF* the piknik tabulz;
an put allua FOOD DISHES "together" so's folks can *SEE* em.

Dad sez he sure dint *ignore* yur stuff -
just must notta *seen* it.

Not too much inna way of *FOOD* dat getz past Dad!

An we're gonna add Plastik Baggies to our list ~
so iffin folks run outta room inna tummie ~
they can take a Sampil HOME wiff em -
we *like* midnite *SNAKz*!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Diana (4DM): Tater Salad {Mmmmm, GUD!} & Brownies {Mmmmm, GUD!}
. . . plates & napkins * forks left from last time

Robin: Burgers, Hot Dawgs + Bunz fur both

Karen & Paul: Assorted COOKIEz

Phred: Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF =
.. Kondymintz =
. . KetchUp
. . Brown Mustard
. . Sweet Relish
. . Salt & Peppur
. . ChopUp a Unyin or two
. . 'Merican Cheeze fur Cheeze-Burgerz
. . Roll of Papur Towels
. . Kooler wiff Pop & Ice -
. . . both HiTest an Diet Pops
. . Bag a CharKoal
. . CharKoal Liter Juze
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchula

. . Sum BRATs wiff Cheeze stuffed inside & Bunz

. . An of COURSE - Dad's Big Batch a Chawka-Chip Kookiez!!

T&P's Mom - Pasta salad and Key Lime Pie (seemed to be a hit last time) - also, we're bringing the motorhome again, so if anyone needs a real refrigerator or stove - no problem, we've got 'em on board.

Kfamr - we'll be at the best camping spot around town - the parking lot of Cracker Barrel. They're not too good for doggie areas though, and I don't think a tent on black top would be too comfortable. Let us know when you finally pick a spot and maybe we can get in the same place. Although one of them you listed above didn't sound like it had room for 40' motorhomes, but I'll check into all the ones listed.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we'll be at the Cracker Barrel sometime later Saturday afternoon. If anyone staying over wants to meet there for dinner, that would be great. It would be like a pre-party party. Too bad Richard can't make it and bring is infamous slushies along.

Oh, and my name is Debbie and I'll be bringing Terry - not looking good for T & P. Got a really cool outside cage thingy for them, but we haven't had a chance for a "test weekend" with them in the motorhome yet and I think this might just be a bit far for a first time trip for them.

[aly]

If anyone's food doesn't get eaten, you guys just pack it on up and ship it to Texas. I'll make sure none goes to waste!! Hehe

Hope you all have a great time and take lots of pictures! Its really cool that you guys do this so often and so many of you make it. Is Leslie going to make it to this one? I'd love to hear how she, Graham, and Kersey are doing!

I can't believe even people from Texas and Florida are getting to come! I wish I could! Guster girl and I will be having a mini-PT meeting at the time so we'll be thinking of you guys!

[Kfamr]

I'm almost *positive* we're going to be camping here~

Heritage Springs Campground


My dad has info printed out and written down for it.
I'm not sure if we'll be bringing anything... maybe we'll just pick up something at the store. Who knows!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
I'm almost *positive* we're going to be camping here~

Thanks, I bookmarked the link. Looks like a nice place and best of all "Big Rigs Welcome!"

[anna_66]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
WHAT to BRING on Sunday, May 30th ??

Here's what has been promised so far >>>


Diana (4DM): Tater Salad {Mmmmm, GUD!} & Brownies {Mmmmm, GUD!}
. . . plates & napkins * forks left from last time

Robin: Burgers, Hot Dawgs + Bunz fur both

Karen & Paul: Assorted COOKIEz

Phred: Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF =
.. Kondymintz =
. . KetchUp
. . Brown Mustard
. . Sweet Relish
. . Salt & Peppur
. . ChopUp a Unyin or two
. . 'Merican Cheeze fur Cheeze-Burgerz
. . Roll of Papur Towels
. . Kooler wiff Pop & Ice -
. . . both HiTest an Diet Pops
. . Bag a CharKoal
. . CharKoal Liter Juze
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchula
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

. . Sum BRATs wiff Cheeze stuffed inside & Bunz

. . An of COURSE - Dad's Big Batch a Chawka-Chip Kookiez!!

. .T&P's Mom - Pasta salad and Key Lime Pie (seemed to be a hit last time) - also, we're bringing the motorhome again, so if anyone needs a real refrigerator or stove - no problem, we've got 'em on board.

. . Anna-I'm going to be bringing a birthday cake for Roxey and all her friends since her birthday is on the 31 (the next day).
As for people food...how about some chips and maybe some chicken salad for sandwiches?

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I can do the cooking....no problem

[Cincy'sMom]

I hope you don't mind, Phred, but I have reorganized the list by category. I was having a hard time figuring out what else we might need so I did this instead.

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
WHAT to BRING on Sunday, May 30th ??

Here's what has been promised so far >>>

Main Dish/Meat
Burgers (Robin)
Hot Dogs (Robin) (also buns for both)
Brats w/ Cheese (Phred)
Chicken Salad (Anna)


Salads/Sides
Tater Salad (4DM)
Pasta Salad (T&P)
Ramen Noodle Salad (CM and SD)
Chips (Anna)

Desserts
Brownies (4DM)
Key Lime Pie (T&P)
Cookies (Karen and Paul)
Chocolate Chip cookies (Phred)
Doggie Birthday Cake (Anna)

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF
. . KetchUp
. . Brown Mustard
. . Sweet Relish
. . Salt & Peppur
. . ChopUp a Unyin or two
. . 'Merican Cheeze fur Cheeze-Burgerz
. . Roll of Papur Towels
. . Kooler wiff Pop & Ice -
. . . both HiTest an Diet Pops
. . Bag a CharKoal
. . CharKoal Liter Juze
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchula
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez
...plates & napkins * forks left from last time

[Kfamr]

I know for sure we'll be bringing treats for the dogs.
Can't leave home without those!!

[Kfamr]

I'm not sure if Kenny, Lauren, and Honey are coming now... I don't know, either one of them can explain if they'd like.... I'll leave it to them.







I was wondering, is gabbiegirl coming??


Gabbie and Simba could play again!

[4 Dog Mother]

I am pretty sure that Gabby will be there. Christy and Brian and Jasmine are not bringing the 3 dogs after all - they found someone to stay at their hosue and watch them. But I know everyone will be just excited to meet that beautiful grandbaby of mine!

[ramanth]

That's okay Phred. I know things have a tendancy to get misplaced. I just want to make sure to bring something that people like.

I've decided on Fruit Salad.

Does anyone like fruit?

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke

WHAT to BRING on Sunday, May 30th ??

Here's what has been promised so far >>>

Main Dish/Meat
Burgers (Robin)
Hot Dogs (Robin) (also buns for both)
Brats w/ Cheese (Phred)
Chicken Salad (Anna)


Salads/Sides
Tater Salad (4DM)
Pasta Salad (T&P)
Ramen Noodle Salad (CM and SD)
Chips (Anna)
Fruit Salad (Kimmy)

Desserts
Brownies (4DM)
Key Lime Pie (T&P)
Cookies (Karen and Paul)
Chocolate Chip cookies (Phred)
Doggie Birthday Cake (Anna)

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF
. . KetchUp
. . Brown Mustard
. . Sweet Relish
. . Salt & Peppur
. . ChopUp a Unyin or two
. . 'Merican Cheeze fur Cheeze-Burgerz
. . Roll of Papur Towels
. . Kooler wiff Pop & Ice -
. . . both HiTest an Diet Pops
. . Bag a CharKoal
. . CharKoal Liter Juze
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchula
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez
...plates & napkins * forks left from last time

[4 Dog Mother]

Yeah, Kimmy! I love fruit! And by the way, because I have gone to so many reunions and mothers and aunts have to set everything up just so, I have noticed that we have no rhyme or reason or certain place that the food is. I have missed food alot of times because of that. So I think we just need to get a little more organized about the way we set up. Then no ones goodies will get missed!

The first couple of times I brought potato salad I had trouble figuring out what to do with it because I didn't want anyone to get sick from eating it after it had been sitting too long. I didn't like to leave Amy with her dogs and mine for too long so sometimes I put it back in the cooler before I went back over the the park. I am sure not everyone knew it was there. So I guess we just need to work together and make sure that things that could spoil get put back into coolers, etc.

[RobiLee]

Yes, I love fruit!! Yummy! I agree with Diana, things do seem to get a bit scattered and we probably miss things because of that. We'll solve that problem this time I for one don't want to miss out on anything I like to try a little bit of it all

I'm sorry that Christy and Brian won't be bringing the furkids but thrilled that Jasmine will be there. Yay!!!! Can I please, please have a turn at holding her? Grandma and Auntie can't keep her all to themselves! I can't believe I get to meet Christy too. It's been a long time coming!

Not too much longer to wait eveyone....Robin

[Cinder & Smoke]

"Phred's Travel Guide" requires some minor modifications
that will effect Travelers approaching the Findlay Dawg Park
from the South-East or the East...
ATTN: Steno and COLUMBUS area folks; possibly ROBIN ??;
KayAnn (from the Heritage Springs Campground at Vanlue)...

MOST Folks are **NOT** effected by this...
Anyone using InterState I-75 can ignore all of this -
The "Final Approach" from the I-75 Exit at OHIO Route 12
remains unchanged - SAME as last year & this Spring.

Soooo - if you were routed via Ohio Route 23 North or US/OH Route 30...
Onto OH-15; then told to *watch* for "Township Road # 190"...
forget about Twp Rd #190!! It will lead you across a "lil Dinky Bridge"
on Twp Rd 207 that IS Permanently *CLOSED*!

Let's pick it up on Northbound OHIO-23 (from Columbus where
folks from the East (Route 30) get on OH-23 at "Upper Sandusky"...

Boogey NORTH on OH-23...
.. Stay STRAIGHT as OH-23 EXITS off to the north >
.. Go STRAIGHT and the highway "becomes" OH-15 WEST
.. Continue West on OH-15
. . (in 5.1 miles you PASS the "Vanlue Exit / OH-330")
. . Another 4.8 miles past Vanlue and you
.. EXIT OH-15 at "Mt Blanchard / Findlay / OH-37
.. Turn RIGHT on OH-37 West (towards Findlay)
.. go 1.1 miles and *watch carefully* for the very small "234" sign
. . (the sign is on the LEFT side of the highway)
.. Turn RIGHT on Township Road 234
.. go 1.4 miles north on Twp Rd 234 -
. . (straight through a STOP sign at County Rd 205
. . with a Red Brick Church on the far left corner)
.. Landmarks >>
. . You're *looking* for a lil "Twp Rd 207" sign that's on the left
. . side of 234; at a left-jog in the road to go around a big farm...
. . with tall pine trees "hiding" Twp Rd 207...
. . (after you *miss* 207; just trun around at the big farm)
.. Turn RIGHT onto Twp Rd 207...
. . you'll see the Reservoir (BIG dirt mound with grass)
. . road ONLY turns to left paralleling the Reservoir
. . go half a mile; road ONLY turns Right - following along
. . beside the Reservoir which stays on your right...
. . another 1 mile and Rd 207 STOPS at "County Road 208"
. . (You're "almost" there!)
.. Turn LEFT on Twp Rd 208 and ENTER the Park
. . pass sign "Riverbend Recreation Area"
. . pass "The LODGE" - on your left -
. . a large, new Pavilion (with picnic tables under porch roof)
.. SLOW DOWN; Turn LEFT into parking lot JUST past "The LODGE"

"Our" Pavilion #7 is the First one on the right as you enter the
parking lot. Dawg Park is behind Pavilion #7.

*"LOOK*" for Debbie & Terry's BIG Motor Home in the lot!

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Suggest you *PRINT* this revision...
MapQuest doesn't "know" the Bridge is CLOSED on
Twp Rd 207 EAST of the Reservoir...

A "NOTE:" about the "lil Road Signs"...
ALL the "lil Road Signs" marking the County and Township Roads ~
BIGIN with the County ("HANCOCK") or Township
("Big Lick", "Marion", and there's others),
NAME... then comes the Raod's NUMBER ...

Soooo - Practice reading JUST the NUMBER on the small signs!
The NUMBERS remain the same,
regardless of which Township or County they're in!

And MapQust doesn't differentiate between "County Highway #"
and "Township Road #" - BOTH kinds of road are just shown in
lil square Boxes...

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If you want to "see" MapQuest Maps of the area...

START at http://www.mapquest.com
"DESTINATION" depends on where you're Starting from...

From Chicago, Michigan, Indiana, NY, Mass, Northern Ohio,
SouthWestern Ohio use >>>
Location: [ Township Road 207 AND Township Road 208 ]
City & State & ZIP: [ Findlay ] [ OH ] [ 45840 ]

From Central Pennsylvania, SouthEastern Ohio, Columbus, use >>>
Location: [ Township Road 234 AND Township Road 207 ]
City & State & ZIP: [ Findlay ] [ OH ] [ 45840 ]

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Send "Cinder & Smoke" a PM with your Starting Town Name & State;
and you're E-MAIL address - we'll send you a Custom MapQuest route!

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