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

[Husky_mom]

the one were Jonah is with Zack (the closest one) were you can see his gorgeous smile is to die for!!!.... hope mommy prints it and frames that...

so many lovely pics so far!!

[RICHARD]

No one got a haircut?

[4 Dog Mother]

I think the only one we have left to identify is Kimmie's sister - the one between Kimmie and Andy in a striped shirt. My mind is failing me (but when does it not?) as to her sister's name. She has a dog named Sasha. Grace and Gretchen (Grace) are from Michigan and have all cats (I'm thinking 6) and were a big help to me right away when I had the leashes of Tucker, and 3 others I think. At one point they had me so wrapped up, I couldn't move without falling over. Being the sweetheart he is, Tucker was jumping up and biting every dog's neck within reach - mine are used to it but were gettting a little irritated but I think Douglas rescued Tucker from getting sat on by Keegan who was a little more than annoyed at Tucker. I was very glad to meet such a nice couple and really hope they do come more often to our meetings.

Johanna and Jonah were a real gift to us because they entertained the grandchildren who would have never lasted as long as they did without Jonah to interest them. Also Johanna thought further than we did by bringing things for them to do in the shelter. But then again we never get to spend much time in the shelter with 8 dogs there.

Today was a much smaller group. Phred with Cinder and Smoke, Staci with Keegan, Ashley with Jack, Kimmie, Andy, Kimmie's sister and husband, Kia, Chipper and Sasha, Slick, Gini, Laura and Wally Baker, Carl, me, Tucker, Dazzi, Taggert and Pippi. We still had enough food left so again no one went hungry. The dogs again had a great time and of course, so did we all. I took some pictures but didn't get them uploaded. Came home and took a nap. Boy am I tired!

[shais_mom]

No one got a haircut?

no but we discussed it!
AND all took bets that you haven't had one since then!

[ramanth]

Ashley just called and made it safely back up to school.

[Cinder & Smoke]

SmokeMutts, yur Dawggie Korr-e-spondant here ... fur a minnitt!

Whutta Totally ***PHUNN*** Two-Day Pet Talk Gathurin!!

We're now an International Event - Whut'z next?

We'll take da Longest Prokrastinators fur Leavin award ... but we DID get out affore dusk!
Dad wunted ta have sum tyme wiff Bowz, da Boots Kat, an Snoopy - ta make sure they
wuz all gettin "settled in together" under da Buckeye Tree ...
we think they'll be jest *phine* now.

We gotta repeat our Condolences an Sympathy wishes fur Mayor Karen an Sidey-Kick, Mr. Paul -
onna sad loss of da Head Bunny, Miz Hoppy.

ALL of Pet Talk is mourning her passing.

Dad's kinda *bushed* ... we'll werk onna Findlay Gathurin Newz as soon as he's dun wiffa puter inna mornin.

Keep da Travelerz inna Purrayers ... da Left Coaster anna Krazee Kanadian; anna
Right Coasterz all need to be checked in after their long trips.
Wishin 'em all Safe Travelz ... +WIFF+ da luggage arriving more or less intact an on tyme!

On behalf of Big Siss Miz Cinners an Me, we wanna THANK ebberbuddie fur showin up at Findlay;
an bringin ALL thoze Super YUMMMMIE Treetz!!
<buRRp>

NITERZ!!
/s/ SmokeMuttz

[Randi]

Looks like a BIG "bash" this time - and I can tell everyone had fun! What a surprize that Slick and Gini turned up too!!

I loved seeíng the pictures everyone posted.

[slick]

Well, here I am in Dayton, OH.

I just saw the shuttle pull away and on the way to the airport....carrying Gini. If all goes well, she should be home by dinnertime.

My shuttle to the airport leaves in about an hour. I'm sad and I'm happy. It's been a wonderful trip....one that I'll never regret.

Thank you everyone for making me feel welcome and it was so nice to meet all of you. I did get some pictures but I'm sure they aren't as nice as the ones already posted.

I won't get home until late so will post more tomorrow.