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

[Grace]

Phred - I brought up the new map in a new window, and compared it to the old one I had already printed out. They both get us to the end result, so we should be okay. And I have the directions that you gave me a few pages back. I also have cell phone numbers - yours and Staci's.

So we should be good to go.

[pitc9]

Phred...one thing I can't get over is the fact that Mapquest tells me to take 271 south to 71 south through Mansfield to get to the park!

Actually, it sends me through Upper Sandusky too!!
Hey Staci, want me to pick you up!
Silly Mapquest!

I'll just stick to the directions I've used the past few times.
Can you say TURNPIKE!!

[lizbud]

I really, really, hate to post my bad news. We won't be able to come
this time. I've figured & figured, but I just don't have the money for gas
this month. I feel awful, but hope you all have a wonderful time & then
share it all on PT. ( I'm still doing the sun & fun dance for you guys)

[RobiLee]

I really, really, hate to post my bad news. We won't be able to come
this time. I've figured & figured, but I just don't have the money for gas
this month. I feel awful, but hope you all have a wonderful time & then
share it all on PT. ( I'm still doing the sun & fun dance for you guys)

Ohh Liz, I'm so sorry you won't be making it. I certainly understand though. I will miss you and your furkids. {{HUGS}}

[pitc9]

Phred I've tried that along with other things and I can't get Mapquest to give me directions using the turnpike and it just won't!

Never fear....no double loop through Norwalk this year!

[MoonandBean]

So the big weekend is almost here! I hope you all have a GREAT time!! Sunny and I would love to join in next year

[Cataholic]

I got the oil changed on Monday, printed the directions off today, have promised Jonah new movies to watch on the long trip up, will pick up fruit on Saturday, and move on out on Sunday.

Can't wait!

[cyber-sibes]

Phred I've tried that along with other things and I can't get Mapquest to give me directions using the turnpike and it just won't!
Never fear....no double loop through Norwalk this year!

Just fyi: if you use google maps, you can "drag" the route line provided to a different road if you want & it will rewrite the directions.

I sure wish we could be there too, but there's no way for Memorial Day. Liz is right about gas prices - we just went to VA for a graduation & the round trip gas bill was a whopper!

Will be looking forward to lots & lots of pictures (and one of the new memorial trees, please?). Drive safely & have a great time, everyone!

[Grace]

We are really ready now - just bought a brand new car!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I can't get over the fact that Mapquest tells me to take 271 south to 71 south,
through Mansfield, to get to the park!

Actually, it sends me through Upper Sandusky too!!
Hey Staci, want me to pick you up?

Check your "Preferences" on MapQuest!
You can pick "shortest time" or "shortest distance". as well as "avoid toll roads".
The I-71 South to OH-30W then north on OH-23 & OH-15 is about 30 miles MORE in distance,
but SAVES almost 15 minutes in driving TIME. Then you need to figure in GAS mileage.

That northern / Turnpike route goes through a LOTTA lil hick towns with
much lower speed limits than the southern / all expressway route.

I'll just stick to the directions I've used the past few times.

Will that also include the "Senic double-loop through Norwalk" this year?