*Gatherings* at Findlay, Ohio, Dog Park for 2005

[Kfamr]

Okay -- Scratch off the "spring fling" for us..
BUT.. It's quite possible that 2 Utahns and 3 Floridians will be making it for the Memorial Weekend meeting!

[shais_mom]

I totally missed this the first time around - go figger!
I probably won't make it for the Memorial Day weekend b/c unless it is very late b/c I have my cousin's graduation that day.

**EDITED** b/c I always get Memorial Day and Labor Day mixed up!
I know there is some natural blonde lurking somewhere in my hair! sheesh

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by shais_mom

... I have my cousin's graduation that day.

<EDITED>

Edited to remove smart-a$$ / "tongue-in-cheek" remarks that
weren't well though out before being posted.

We'll *miss* ya, Staci, if you can't get there!!

But "late" is OK - some of us will be <watchin> the SunSet!

/s/ Phred

[cubby31682]

I would love to come. All those dates should be fine for hubby and me. I can get the whole weekend off of work if need be.

I will need to know the date at least a month in advance to get the time off of work. And to make sure we have enough money to drive there and back.

[shais_mom]

cool where are you in Mi?
(you can PM me if you don't want to say here)

[cubby31682]

I am about 20 minutes outside of Grand Rapids. Are you from Michigan as well?

[shais_mom]

No I am from Ohio but I have family in Michigan and my parents have a cottage up in Kalkaska.
Hope to see you in Ohio!

[wolf_Q]

Kay's not online so I haven't talked to her yet...I would be traveling with her from Florida if I go. We originally talked about the Memorial Day one but because of certain issues with airlines I'm not sure if that one is possible now.

I've been thinking of different dates and also trying to find something that would fit in the time of Kay's spring break so she wouldn't have to take a lot of time off school...it seems that Sundays work best I guess?

So I'd like to know everyone's thoughts of the "Spring Fling" being on either Easter Sunday (March 27) or the next Sunday (April 3).

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by wolf_Q

... We originally talked about the Memorial Day one
but because of certain issues with airlines
I'm not sure if that one is possible now.

I'd TRY for Memorial Sunday if at all possible!

We don't have "confirmations" from them YET;
but Mayor Karen & her Trusty Side-Kick Paul,
Debbie & Terry {possibly WITH Peanutter & CJ),
and a few of the "more distant" Pet Talkers have been
faithful in attending the Memorial Day Gathurin.

And Ohio's "Spring Weather" can be a major disappointment
for outdoor activities...
Not UN-common for it to either *S*N*O*W* or pour RAIN
on Easter Sunday and the weeks near Easter.

If Memorial Day Sunday won't "work";
we could plan on the 4th of July weekend as another
*BIG* Gathurin that Way-Out-of-Towners could attend.

Food for Thought!

/s/ Phred

[wolf_Q]

Well the problem is that several airlines have a ban on flying dogs (because of weather) May 15-Sept 15. The few airlines I've found that don't have that ban are consideribly more expensive and I cannot find any non-stop flights. Plus they can deny flying your dog if the weather is predicted to be over 85 degrees. Delta is the only one I've been able to find a non-stop flight on and they have the May 15-Sept 15 rule. I've only flown once many years ago so I'm paranoid about having to switch planes alone. Plus Nebo would be coming and a non-stop flight would be a LOT shorter and less stressful for him. I would drive but nobody will go with me and I'm certainly not driving to Florida by myself.

So basically there is my problem. If I could find an easy way to solve it and go for Memorial day instead I would. I still don't know what exactly is going on I'm just looking at the possibilities. If there's snow in the dog park Nebo and I certainly wouldn't mind, I do live in Utah ya know it snows here too.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Ohhhhh...
Didn't know Nebo wuz *flyin along* on the trip!

Originally posted by wolf_Q

... If there's snow in the dog park
Nebo and I certainly wouldn't mind,
I do live in Utah ya know it snows here too.

"Spring Snows" in Ohio are sorta a "disappointment"...
Never very MUCH snow, and it's usually fallin on partially thawed
ground - which turns to MUDD as the Snow turns to SLUSSH!
THEN we get a "Cold Snap" and the mess turns to ICE!

Find a "drivin buddie" and meet Kay in Ohio -
Nebo would prolly rather take a Road Trip
than he would an AIR Trip!


/s/ Phred
..

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke


Find a "drivin buddie" and meet Kay in Ohio -
Nebo would prolly rather take a Road Trip
than he would an AIR Trip!


/s/ Phred
..

Yes he would prefer a road trip and so would I. If only it were that easy... I've asked, nobody will drive with me. It's a *really* long drive...to florida or ohio from Utah.

I'm going to talk to Kay and figure out what to do. I change my mind a lot, I'm probably driving her nuts.

I thought you guys were intending on having a spring meeting before memorial day anyway though?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by wolf_Q

I thought you guys were intending on having a spring meeting
before memorial day anyway though?

Oh - we ARE going to plan a Spring Fling -
just not sure WHEN it will be!

And the Spring Fling doesn't "draw" too big a Crowd.
Most folks who have to travel a long distance like to see
LOTTSA Pet Talkers & Pups...
I think that's one of the reasons the Memorial Day Gathurin has
been so well attended by folks Near & Far.

.

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by wolf_Q

So I'd like to know everyone's thoughts of the "Spring Fling" being on either Easter Sunday (March 27) or the next Sunday (April 3).

Either one should work for us

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Debbie & Terry {possibly WITH Peanutter & CJ),
and a few of the "more distant" Pet Talkers have been
faithful in attending the Memorial Day Gathurin.

I'm hoping to be there with Peanut and CJ in tow, just haven't checked with "the boss" yet, but I think he's beginning to realize this is an annual trip.

The only thing I can see that could interfere is we're planning a trip to Bowling Green, Ky then on to Mobile, AL in May, I'm just not sure of the dates and if it's too close to Memorial day, it might not work for us. Gotta start getting my dates figured out.....