*Memorial Day Weekend *BASH* @ Findlay, OHIO Bark Park ~ *SUNDAY* MAY 28, 2006 ~

[Cinder & Smoke]

I am very sorry to say that Paul and I will not be attending the gathering this time.

Sorry everyone!

Well, NUTZ!!!!

We could rent Mr. Paul a Big-Wheel Rollin Chair
Maybe dope him up on bute an don't tell the White Coat where he spent
da weekend - who'd know?

Sure gonna *MISS* you Guys this time!

But hay - he otta be all Healed-Up by LABOR Day ...
How Bout ya pencil THAT Sunday in onna callendar??

Maybe we'll wrap ya up a burger an sum Dawggie Birfday Kake an send it ober.

FEEL BETTER SOON!!!!


/s/ Frum Allua Us

[cyber-sibes]

Aw, poor Paul - ouchie! Sorry to hear you won't be here, but knees are sort of "essential" equipment! We'll post lots of pictures so you can still enjoy it vicariously!

[Lobodeb]

Ouch, Paul! I hope you're feeling better soon.

Thank you everyone for your thoughts, prayers, well wishes and suggestions. I was hoping to still go as we were planning on renting a car anyway because 2 doggies + 3 hoomins + baby (+baby stuff)=need lots of room. My insurance does cover rental reimbursement, but the whole process of gathering estimates, the investigation, etc. they aren't getting me another car until sometime next week. Like I said, I was still trying to rent one, but now, having to pay my deductible, the hotel, gas and rental car, it a little out of the question.

I really tried, I did. Maybe some other time. Please have fun and take lots of pictures for us. I'll be thinking about you!

Diane, please mail my mom's permit to us. I'll PM you my address. Thanks again for picking that up for us. I'm sorry you did that for us for nothing.

[Kfamr]

MAN! Lots of people getting ouchies!!

[Karen]

Kay, will you give Kiara an extra bellyrub for me? I was so looking forward to meeting your new girl!

[RobiLee]

Oh no!! Not Karen and Paul too.

We will definitely miss you two.

Well, Tori has had her bath this evening so she can look her best on Sunday. Now, everyone else please be careful! No more accidents or injuries!

Debby, you get your car taken care of and pass along some hugs to Hugito and the furkids. We'll get to meet someday. Paul, you take care of yourself and get that knee all better

{{HUGS}}

[cyber-sibes]

TRAVEL SAFELY EVERYONE!
And DO wear your seatbelts in Ohio - they ARE ticketing

[RubyMutt]

We recently moved and have been without internet for about a week. (For awhile there I didn't know if we would finish moving in time and thought we might miss the meeting, thankfully that is NOT the case)

I'm sorry to hear about those of you who can't make it Take care of yourselves, we'll be sure to take a lot of photos for you!

I just need to print out some maps and then we're heading up to Ohio We'll be in Wooster tonight then onto Findlay tomorrow morning We're so excited!

[anna_66]

Gosh not you two too Karen I'm very sorry to hear your not going to be able to make it this time. But hopefully like Phred said you can still make it another time this year. Paul, hope your knee feels better soon.

We'll all be able to post pictures and make you "feel" as if you were here

I'm off to get the cake here soon and pick up a couple more things for tomorrow. I hope you all have a safe trip and like others have said, no more wrecks and ouchies

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I am very sorry to say that Paul and I will not be attending the gathering this time. Paul went to the doctor today, he has torn cartilage in his knee, it is swollen and he is in pain, and is unable to walk at all. I had held out hope that it would be something fixable so we would still be able to come, instead it is a "wait 4-6 weeks, and see."

I had so been looking forward to it, to meeting all the new people, petting and giving treats to the dogs old and new, I have my sidewalk chalk ready, ingredients for the cookies I would have brought, but it is just impossible. Sorry everyone!

I'm sorry you can't come! I was looking forward to meeting you both, but I guess getting plenty of rest is important! I hope Paul is feeling better soon, ouch!

[RubyMutt]

I don't know why I didn't think of this earlier ...

Would anyone mind PMing me their cell phone number? We've never been through that part of Ohio before, there's a chance we might get lost

[Cincy'sMom]

I'll send you mine! I was just telling Ralph this morning who was coming and said we hadn't heard from you in awhile. Glad to see you are still coming!!

[cyber-sibes]

I don't know why I didn't think of this earlier ...

Would anyone mind PMing me their cell phone number? We've never been through that part of Ohio before, there's a chance we might get lost

Just sent you a PM

[Ginger's Mom]

Count me out, guys. I am so sorry. I am still in NJ, and although to be honest I think I could still make it to my motel by about 9:00 or 9:30 tonight I am not sure I want to try it. I am really sorry, and disappointed. A Huge apology and thanks going out to Phred who spent an enormous amount of time and effort to make my trip easier. I do have everything printed out and will keep all of that information handy.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Gee, maybe we should have not announced that we were coming. Seems ever since I mentioned it, everybody's been dropping out.

Karen, SO sorry to hear about Paul. He must be in a lot of pain and I can certainly see why the trip was ruled out. I know it's a long drive for you, and who wants to drive when they're in pain?

Debby, SO sorry to hear about your mother's accident. Glad it wasn't anything too serious, but sorry to hear we're not going to be able to finally meet up. Appears we might actually have to meet sometime in Chicago instead of 6 hours away in Ohio.

And to everyone else, SO sorry things didn't work out. This gathering really is a blast, and I'm just glad things have fallen into place for us to attend, but I can certainly see how plans can go astray at a moment's notice. We're still in Celina right now, and will be heading to Findlay and the Bark Park tomorrow morning. Should be there by 10:00 am barring any unforseen motor howze issues.

See you all tomorrow!