*BIG Birfday BASH* ~ Findlay, OHIO Bark Park ~ SUNDAY, October 19, 2003 ~ Gotta Come!

[pitc9]

I think the 3 of us here are all set for the trip!

I think I am going to head out of here around 8:30 so I should be there around 11:30. I have Molly & Mike's cell numbers, and I have directions printed out and I have a few misc notes written on them.... so I think we should be able to get there!!

I think I gave my cell # to Mike and Molly (if it's needed for any reason) so..... I guess I'll see ya all tomorrow!!!!!!!

I guess you'll all be able to spot me, I'll be the one in the Blue Chevy Blazer, and I'm sure when I pull into the park, and Sierra see's all the pups, she'll start crying and howling out the window!!!

SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW!!!!!

~Angie

[anna_66]

Ohhhh Liz, are you really coming?! That's wonderful! I can't wait to see you all

[aly]

Happy Birthday to the Birthday girls and a big Congratulations to Robin

Have fun everyone!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I case there are some other Last Minute *Panics*...
here's the last few miles from I-75 into the Park...
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The "Detour Route" is no longer needed -
they rebuilt the missing Ohio Route 12 Bridge at
the "normal" exit #157 off I-75.

Here's the CURRENT (NO Detour) routing...

On I-75 - you EXIT at "Exit # 157 = OHio-12 / Findlay"
and head EAST into downtown FINDLAY.

Go EAST from the exit on OH-12 about 1 mile
to Stop Light at OH-37 / MAIN Street.

Turn RIGHT (South) on 37 / MAIN St and go TWO BLOCKS
(to another Stop Light).

Should see signs for OHio-568 (East)
Turn LEFT (head EAST) on OH-568

FOLLOW OH-568 for about 4.5 miles...
you'll drive thru the City, then housing areas;
then hit the "Country"...

*WATCH* for two large, new, fancy "Hancock Parks / RiverBend Area" signs
on the right side of road...

At the second sign IS the TURN (RIGHT) onto Township 241

Turn RIGHT onto Township 241;
drive over the rickity Bridge to STOP Sign.

Turn LEFT onto Township 208 and immediately Enter the Park.

Pass the Ranger Station on your left; then road
turns sharp 90 to the right...

JUST After that hard right;
SLOW DOWN and watch for First Driveway ON your RIGHT...

BIG sign for "the Lodge" & small sign for the Bark Park...

Turn right into parking lot -
"our" Pavilion #7 is the first one on the right inside the parking lot.

If you *ask* anyone for directions -
specify you want "RiverBEND Park" -
there are other Hancock little parks that start with RIVER...
RiverBEND (in Marion Township) is what you want.

SEE Ya Tomorrow!!
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ATTENTION:

Liz
Cataholic
Cincy'sMom

Last-Minute PM's in your mailboxes.

We're *OFF* to bake sum Chawkie-Chip Kookiez!

Oh, PS:
Bring a jacket or sweater - Weather Guys are
still listing "Partly SUNNY" tomorrow;
but the High Temp has been *dropped* to only 60...

[ramanth]

Liz, that's awesome!

Unfortunately Leslie can't make it. She's not feeling well. So it's going to be just me, Andy, and Kia. A friend of mine may tag along.

See everyone tomorrow!

[lizbud]

Sorry guys, I'm going to have to miss the fun this time.

I threw my back out this afternoon. (Lifting bags of groceries
out of the car) Hurts like heck when I move. I have what the
Doc said is a bulging disc that sometimes really stops me in
my tracks. I've talked to Molly & explained everything.
Thanks so much for offers of help & the updated map details.
It's much appreciated. Guess we'll have to wait till Spring.

Liz & Smokey.

[RobiLee]

Gee, I am up way to early!! To excited I guess. I'm ready to go!!

Liz, I'm so sorry about your back. I wish you could make it. I would have loved to of met you and Smokey. Maybe next time!

Karen, Wish you could be there too. It sure was an honor to get to meet you and Paul the last time I went. I don't know what I would have done without Pet Talk.

I'm off to try and get a little bit more sleep!! Can't wait to see you all.

Robin

[pitc9]

I am up.......... and ready to go!!

I am very pumped up!! I don't know how I'll be able to handle the long drive just waiting... and waiting to get to the park!!
(The pups know were going somewhere... did someone tell them?? )

I shall see ya'll in a few hours!!!

[anna_66]

Originally posted by pitc9
(The pups know were going somewhere... did someone tell them?? )

I bet my girls did

See you in a few!

Liz, I'm so sorry to hear you hurt your back, I know how that is, I had quite alot of back problems myself Maybe another time.

Oh too bad Leslie can't make it either I hope she feels better soon!

I hope all the doggies are hungry, I made pupcakes!!

See everyone soon

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry to hear about your back , Liz. Hope you feel better soon.

Have a safe drive everyone. I'm off to grocery store to get he stuff to make the cake....

See ya in a few!

[RobiLee]

we are on our way!! See ya in a little while!!!!

Robin

[shais_mom]

Well I was going to come straight home put on my PJ's and take a nap but decided to come here first!!!
I just wanted again to give EVERYONE a HUGE THANK YOU!!!!!!! for coming to the park today. And for the delightful cards and gifts!!! I could not have asked for a cooler, nicer more special group of people to call my friends and to share (the day before) my birthday with!!!
HUGS to you all!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Glad you had a good time Staci!!! We did too!!!

I have a ton of pictures to post, but can't yet, cause i have another birthday party to go to. I'm getting the doggies fed (as if they didn't enough today ) and then I'm off again!!

Hope everyone had a safe trip home and we'll be watching for lots of pictures this week!

[shais_mom]

Here are my pics


http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=...21b350019265fc

[mugsy]

I will add a huge THANK YOU!!!! too. What a great day. Great food, great friends! What a surprise to get gifts....thank you so much Staci, Anna, Tammy, and Donna and everyone else for the cards and gifts!! And what a COOL idea for the dogs to give me a card. I am taking it to school tomorrow and show it off so my kids can tell me how weird I am! lol Once again, I ate WAY too much. So much to celebrate today too. Staci, I hope you have a great birthday tomorrow too. Robin, you look AWESOME! Angie, I am so sorry I didn't get to talk to you much today. I hope your pooch (I'm sorry I can't remember which one) wasn't too sick on the way home.