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

[Grace]

Okay now - I have the map of the Dog Park. We're coming down I-75 from the north. Which exit do I take off I-75?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Some "revisions" to the MapQuest Directions & Routings
Why, WHY, WHY can't MapQuest just leave things alone?

Every year they like to "adjust" things ... shift the number ranges on a street ...
change a routing ... or just change stuff for the heck of it! Grrrrr!

I'll reprint the previous How To - and change a few things to try to catch up
with MapQuest's 2008 changes. Believe it or not, the Dog Park hasn't moved -
but MapQuest would certainly make you think it moved!
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How to Get MapQuest Directions TO the Findlay Bark Park
OK - Here's how to get your MapQuest "Directions" with Turn-by-Turn Instructions ...

Use the Click-Link (below) to get to the From and To page for MapQuest.
**WAIT** till the page fully loads - or you'll goof up the pre-filled data!!

When the page finishes loading - you'll have TWO big data blocks -
the one on the LEFT asking for your STARTING Location;
the one on the RIGHT >> Already FILLED IN < with the Dog Park Address.

If you have it - do NOT use Microsoft's "AutoFill" - it will put your home address
in BOTH blocks - erasing the pre-filled Dog Park Address!

JUST fill in your Home or "Starting" address in the LEFT (STARTING Location) Blocks.

Here's the "Revised for 2008" *Link* to MapQuest >>>
(The MapQuest directions are "usable" just as they print out from MapQuest.
They MAY NOT "match" landmarks I've posted in the past.

MapQuest Directions To: Findlay, OH ~ DOG PARK

OLD (2007) MapQuest Directions To: Findlay, OH ~ DOG PARK
(This link stops a mile or so short of the Dog Park)

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IF you want to use a GPS or another Mapping Service - here's the Dog Park Address:

16500 Township Road 208
(note the number was previously "16000 Twp Road 208"
-OR-
Township Road 207 AND Township Road 208
Findlay, OH 45840

GPS Coordinates: (WGS 84)
N. 41* 01.941'
W 083* 33.691'
The Dog Park is INside the Hancock Park District's "Riverbend Recreation Area";
about a half mile south of Ohio Route 568;
and just north of the North-East Corner of the big Findlay Reservoir.
The Reservoir is on most maps - and stands out because it is drawn as a
Big SQUARE Blue Lake; south-east of downtown Findlay.
If ANYONE has trouble with the Route to the Dog Park - PM "Cinder & Smoke"
with your E-mail and Home/Starting Address.
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OK - so what changed?

* The street number changed from 16000 to 16500 - to make the
MapQuest "star" sit closer to the actual Dog Park on THIS year's map.

* The new MapQuest *LINK* uses the new 16500 street number.

* BE PREPARED: No matter where you're coming from, Map Quest will probably
show a different route for the last 10 - 15 miles - different from last year's route.
Use whatever you're comfortable with or remember ... there aren't ANY roads or bridges
that are closed ... and I've driven ALL the various routes that MapQuest can suggest.
NO route is really much better than another --- miles are about the same
and drive time isn't drastically altered.

GRACE:
If you reprint from this "New MapQuest link";
what they show should match what I told you.

If you think your mapping program or GPS is really sending you around Robinhood's Barn -
send me a copy of the route and I'll look it over.

As always, the PT Travel Bureau will be open all day on Sunday & Monday -
just a cell phone away! We WILL get you to the Park!

/s/ Phred
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[Cinder & Smoke]

Okay now - I have the map of the Dog Park.
We're coming down I-75 from the north.
Which exit do I take off I-75?

1: Heading SOUTHbound on I-75 ...

2: Take the OH-12 exit, EXIT 157, toward FINDLAY / COLUMBUS GROVE. go 0.2 mi

3: Turn LEFT onto W MAIN CROSS ST / OH-12. (Towards downtown Findlay) Go 1.2 mi

4: Turn RIGHT onto OH-568 / S MAIN ST / I-75-BL. (Heading SOUTH in town)
... GO 0.1 mi and merge into the LEFT lane.

5: Turn LEFT onto E SANDUSKY ST / OH-568. Continue to follow OH-568.
... You leave town and drive WEST out into the Country; drive about 2.7 miles ...

**WATCH** for a little Fire Station on the right, followed by a fancy
"Hancock Parks / Riverbend Area" sign on the right >>>

6: Turn RIGHT onto TOWNSHIP ROAD 241. Drive across the Rickity Bridge to
the STOP Sign

7: Turn LEFT onto TOWNSHIP HWY 208. (Note the Riverbend Area sign)
.. Drive past the Ranger Station on the left
.. Follow the road through a Sharp 90* right turn and SLOW DOWN

8: Immediately turn RIGHT into the parking lot marked for "The Lodge"
along with a tiny sign for the Dog Park.

Pavilion #7 (Ours) is the first one on the right as you enter the parking lot.

/s/ Phred

[Grace]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!

You are a Godsend, Phred. I've printed these off, and am ready to leave.

[shais_mom]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!

You are a Godsend, Phred. I've printed these off, and am ready to leave.

WAIT!
don't leave yet - you gotta week yet!!!

[pitc9]

WAIT!
don't leave yet - you gotta week yet!!!

I was thinking the same thing!

Well... If you MUST leave now just be sure to drive veeeeerrrrry slow!

[lbaker]

I just arranged for my rental car and trying to hit "Mapquest" for best directions. DIL Jenny won't be able to come she and son are hitting NASCAR Dover the following weekend, then Pocanos then Dover again (I think) so nuff is nuff for her travelling I guess. I may be able to bring an old "co-pilot" buddy but if not I will be dogless too... all the more time to spend with Bon and the others (if KlamJuz doesn't arm wrassle me over Bon) Mary (MRuffRuff) are your grand-guests still on? I think you and I are staying at the same motel so I hope to see you Saturday!!! YIPPEE!!!!

[shais_mom]

Mary's Coming?!
did you just let a cat out of the bag(lady)?

[MonicanHonda]

I'm sorry that I found this only a week or so before the date!!! Lol, but I'm so looking forward to seeing you all out there. I just started going to the dog park this year because of college and all. My dog's name is Honda, she's a dalmatian. I'm up for bringing anything you guys need! I tried joining earlier but I had to get activated and it took awhile, then I just didn't have time with school and everything. But I'm finally on!! Telling you guys that I will be there! LOL, as it is obvious, my name is Monica. I really hope it doesn't rain because then one side of the dog park turns into a LARGE puddle which the dogs cannot resist going into. Lol I'm so excited!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I'm so looking forward to seeing you all out there.

My dog's name is Honda, she's a dalmatian.

I'm up for bringing anything you guys need!

/s/ Monica

WELCOME, Monica and Honda, to both Pet Talk and the Sunday / Monday Gathurin!

Since we have Sooooo Much food already promised for Sunday ...
we can't possibly eat everything - even if we bring all the leftovers back for
Day 2 on Monday. ~~~ Should we maybe suggest that anyone who hasn't signed up
for a food item just SKIP IT (the food) and instead drop a couple bucks into the "Donation Can"
to pay for the Pavilion? Any "extra $$$" in the Can can go towards the
new Pet Talk Memorial Trees inside the Park.

Just a thought ... I hate to have folks *phuss* with nice food dishes and then be
upset because no one had room to try them all.

JUMP IN with your thoughts.