*Memorial Day Weekend *BASH* @ Findlay, OHIO Bark Park ~ *SUNDAY* MAY 30, 2010 ~

[Cinder & Smoke]

t- minus 10 day countdown -
I better get busy and look at the menu to decide what to bring

. . Pasta Salad ~~~Staci
. . CHERRY Pie--Staci

OK ~~~ YUMMIE!! You can come!!!

PS:
Nobody EVER brought something "bad" ...

There's been some "strange stuff" - but get past the*name* of the dish
and they're ALL Great to eat!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

On another front >>>

** Kayler has Arrived & All is Well !!

"For those who haven't heard yet ... baby Kayler arrived this afternoon (Wednesday, May 19, 2010)
... 6lb. 12oz. and 19in. long. Heidi sent me a picture earlier... she's beautiful!
I'm sure she will post pics soon. ;-)
First Posted Wednesday at 9:32pm by Brianna ... on Facebook

** CONGRATULATIONS to Heidi & Jason!

Note:
Heidi = " shawsdanes "
http://petoftheday.com/talk/member.php?u=15851

[MonicanHonda]

Aww, congrats. We love babies here! Lol

[anna_66]

Congrats to you Heidi!

Mark & I are looking forward to seeing everyone Sunday
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OMG! What are we gonna EAT? Where's the Menue ??
What to Bring? ~ MENUE ~ for Findlay -
Memorial Day SUNDAY, May 30, 2010
and MONDAY, May 31, 2010 ~

~~ MENUE ~~~
Here's what has been promised so far >>>
(With some suggestions that have been *HITS* before)

Main Dish/Meat
. . HamBurgers & Round Buns (by Phred, Diana & Carl)
. . Brats w/ Cheese & Long Buns (by Phred, Diana &Carl)
. . Hot dogs & Long Buns (by Phred, Diana &Carl)
. .

Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad (by Diana, 4DM)
. . Baked Beans (by Anna)
. . Coleslaw (by Anna)
. . Pasta Salad ~~~Staci
. . Taco Salad ??
. . Banana Bread ??
. .

Munchies & Krunchies & Dips
. . Veggies + Dip ?? (MonicanHonda!)
. . Chips + Dip ??
. . Nacho Chips and Salsa (MonicanHonda!)

Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies (by Phred)
. . Brownies (by Diana, 4DM)
. . Watermelon ??
. . CHERRY Pie--Staci
. .

Drinks
. . Kooler & Ice wiff both HiTest an Diet Pops (by Carl, Diana, & Phred)
. . Iced Tea
. . Bottled water (by Anna)
. . Sprite (MonicanHonda!)

Kitchen Suppliez & STUFF (by Phred)
. . KetchUp
. . Bar-B-Que Sauce
. . Brown Mustard
. . Yeller Mustard
. . Sweet Relish
. . Salt & Peppur
. . ChopUp a Unyin or two
. . 'Merican Cheeze fur Cheeze-Burgerz
. . Roll of Papur Towels
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchulas
. . couple extra Servin Spoonz
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

. . *plates & napkins & forks* = (by 4DM)
. . Bag a CharKoal (by Carl)
. . CharKoal Liter Juze (by Carl)


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"Current" as of: 5/23/2010 @ 7:15 pm

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If you can ADD something to the Menue -
"QUOTE" THIS (or the last & latest) post -
and "Edit In" whatever you'd like to bring.

Note:
Everything above are only "suggestions" of things that have been
"HITS" in the past ... If YOU like it, cook it & bring it --- someone will Eat it!

Note: There ARE Electrical Outlets available in the
Pavilion to power CrockPots, HotPlates, etc.

[Karen]

I will be thinking of you all! We won't be able to make it this time, but hope everyone takes lots of pictures, and that you all have a great time!

[Cataholic]

Some of you know I am long term fostering (very long, LOL) two puppies and a dog. I have decided to adopt the dog, and his name is Jasper. I want to bring him with me to the dog park this weekend. He needs more socialization.

The two puppies are, from what we can tell, "his". They are a lot less socialized than Jasper. In fact, the female- Bella spends most of her time hiding if anyone else is around- even Jonah. She has made great strides in the 6 weeks I have had her- great strides. But, she still hides. Rusty, the male, is much better. He is too much of a stinker to stay in the background- LOL.

I wonder if bringing the puppies is such a great idea. I don't think they will really become socialized from one interaction at a dog park, and is the 2.5 hour trip x 2, really 'worth it' to them. Bella would, most likely, stay crouched in a corner. She wouldn't interact with such a large crowd- I can nearly bet my life on it. Taking Rusty and leaving Bella would really seem unfair. I have a hard enough time walking Jasper alone...LOL, Rusty cries and cries. I can't imagine leaving Bella by herself all day.

I can get a neighbor to watch over them- they stay outside all day anyhow as it is right now.

What are other's opinions on this?

[MonicanHonda]

Hmm... Well, it's really up to you. I personally, would bring them. You don't have to spend all your time inside the dog park. We have the pavilion outside the dog park and people will stay in there and talk. You can also take a stroll through the park to give her a break. Although... I can understand how hard it is to take care of three dogs out in public! Lol But it's so much fun... and all the pet talk dogs are very sociable... so it would only be good meetings... can't speak much for some of the Findlay residents But most of them are good. And if you don't like one, you can just go to the pavilion for a bit! It's up to you.

[Cinder & Smoke]

I have decided to adopt the dog, and his name is Jasper.
I want to bring him with me to the dog park this weekend.
He needs more socialization.

I wonder if bringing the puppies is such a great idea.
I don't think they will really become socialized from one interaction at a dog park,
and is the 2.5 hour trip x 2, really 'worth it' to them.
Bella would, most likely, stay crouched in a corner.

I can get a neighbor to watch over them-
they stay outside all day anyhow as it is right now.

What are other's opinions on this?

Hmmmmm ...
I'd love to play with ALL of them ... but I'd bet the two Pups would
be a LOT happier left at the Homestead to be spoiled by the neighbor!

Bella sounds like she needs some gentle PEOPLE socialization, then some
small-crowd puppy play. Have you looked for a local Dog Park, or even a
Kids' Playground where folks can take well-behaved dogs? Break the Pups
in with a small crowd, then bring 'em on the Fourth of July or Labor Day
to meet The Mob and join The Gang for some fun!
You really want the Pups' first dog park expierence to be a low-stress, FUN
event that they remember as a pleasant time. Cowering in a corner
trying to avoid the rowdy hooligans might not be a good introduction to
the world of dog parks.

Jasper ought to be old enough to hold his own and enjoy the bigger crowd.

No matter if you bring one, two, or three - we'll try to make the Kids feel
welcome!