*Memorial Day Weekend *BASH* @ Findlay, OHIO Bark Park ~ *SUNDAY* MAY 25, 2008 ~

[Grace]

Thanks, Phred, for the info. Guess I'll just buy a big bag of small and let them at it!!

[Karen]

It's the sure way to popularity at the Dog Park, that's for sure!

[Kfamr]

I'm hoping to make it this year, if I can find someone to tag along. I'd like to bring 3 dogs, but who knows.

[Cataholic]

My sister, Judy, said she *might* come campin' with us, and bring her chocolate lab, Ben!!

[slick]

OK, I'm just going to put this out there and see what response I get.

I was at my local BCAA today and picked up a map of Ohio and spoke to them about flights. I can get a return flight to Dayton for only $505.00 (incl. all taxes) which is pretty cheap in comparison to what I am finding myself online. I'm still not sure about transportation and accommodation but that will come later. I'm totally up to renting a car and staying in hotel.

I have to weigh how important this is to me because it's alot of money to spend for just one day. However, if I could somehow spark a "mini-gathering" on the Monday with one or two or a few PTers, it would be so worth it. How about it? At this point I'm not sure where and I absolutely respect that some of you are several hours drive away so I'll understand if this is not possible, but I have my hopes up.

Thoughts???

[shais_mom]

you know I'm up for whatever I can do that doesn't interfere with my work schedule! and that could even be slightly flexible if needed.

((hugs))

[Karen]

Maybe Monday morning ... but then after that we have a long drive home. We drive all day Saturday and stay that night and then stay Sunday night.

[Cinder & Smoke]

I can get a return flight to Dayton for only $505.00 ...

I'm totally up to renting a car and staying in hotel.

it's alot of money to spend for just one day.

if I could somehow spark a "mini-gathering" on the Monday with one or two or a few PTers ...
it would be so worth it. How about it?

FIVE HUNDRED to fly in, another $100 to sleep, who knows how much for a rent-a-bus,
PLUS some meals ... YUPPERz, that's an EXPENSIVE Pic-Nik! >gasp <

Things to consider:

* It's OHIO - it could be *S*N*O*W*I*N*G* or raining Buckets - or *NICE*
* A FEW will camp out in rent-a-beds Sunday night - me & the Mutts, for sure
* MAYBE include: Karen & Paul; MAYBE Joh & Jonah; ??? Pat & JoJoe & the Huskies ???,
Debbie & Terry & the KATS, others ???
* A few live close / semi-close: Diana, Christy, Carrie, Amy, Staci ...

IF there's enough desire - we could see if any of the Pavilions are still available for MONDAY -
There is an ENCLOSED Pavilion across the road near the Primitive Camping area -
dunno if it's "heated" - but it does have a fireplace inside. Also not sure about "dawgs" being
allowed inside ??? I'd have to check.

Also, there are "several" Pet Talkers living within a comfortable driving distance from
Findlay who have NEVER attended a Gathurin ... Momorial Day Weekend would be
a GREAT time to attend your FIRST PT Gathurin!

Can we do sumpin on MONDAY - SURE!!

[mugsy]

I may come this year...I'll have to wait and see how my money situation is. I also would probably only bring 1 or 2 dogs since I'll be by myself and don't want to try and control all 6 of them...at least I hope to be back to six at that time!

You guys will have to learn my new name too! Well, maybe not quite yet, but...

[ramanth]

I think we'll be able to make it down. And since a good friend of ours lives in Findlay, I might be able to convince Andy to spend the night (depending on work schedules).

It'd be great to meet you Slick and to see you again Molly!

[cyber-sibes]

* MAYBE Pat & JoJoe & the Huskies ???,

Thanks for thinking of us. I've been reluctant to comment here yet. I don't think we'll be back for the picnic, but I haven't given up hoping for it just yet. Going 750 miles with two dogs, I need to break it up into two days travel with an overnight stop each way. And I'm not so sure Jack would be welcome. I'd have to keep him on a leash while any dogs Beagle-size or smaller were there. There's usually quite a few.
I've thought about it, though. I'd still love to be able to dedicate a Memorial Tree for Sherman & Bowser while all the PTers were there... we'll just have to wait & see as it gets closer.