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

[wolf_Q]

I really wish I was going...looking forward to everyones photos!

[k9krazee]

11 Days! :d

[pitc9]

i am so looking forward to this. . it's gonna be great to meet you all.

Ohhhh that's RIGHT!! I get to meet you FINALLY!
I'll be the one wearing an OSU shirt!! LOL! Or maybe I'll wear my "Go Blow" shirt!

[shais_mom]

sooooo according to www.weather.com its supposed to pretty much RAIN for the next 10 days so now along with the sunshine dance
lets do a NO FLOODING dance!
the dog park is notorious for being in a flood zone -

[joycenalex]

[QUOTE=pitc9;2011905]Ohhhh that's RIGHT!! I get to meet you FINALLY!
I'll be the one wearing an OSU shirt!! LOL! ~~~~~~
leseee, ohio, OSU shirt, yeah that will narrow the field...*snark*
true story, while i was in las vegas, i kept a running count of the college shirts we saw in the downtown area ...1- USC trojans, 2-OSU buckeyes, and 3-UM wolverines, very unscientific count almost even numbers

[pitc9]

Now Joyce... I'm SURE there are better things to do with your time is Vegas! LOL!


Woot Woot.... right now the weather channel says Sunday the 25th is going to be a nice day for a picnic!! Lets keep our paws crossed that the forecast stays that way!!!

[lizbud]

Woot Woot.... right now the weather channel says Sunday the 25th is going to be a nice day for a picnic!! Lets keep our paws crossed that the forecast stays that way!!!

Oh, I really hope it's nice. Driving 200+ miles (one way) in rain is not
something I'd want to do.

p.s. I'm bring hot dogs & Italian sausage & buns. I like hot dogs done on a
grill & rarely ever have them at home, so they're a treat for me.


WHAT to BRING on Memorial Day Sunday, MAY 25th ??

~~~ MENUE ~~~
Here's what has been promised so far >>>

Main Dish/Meat
. . HamBurgers & Round Buns (by Phred)
. . Brats w/ Cheese & Long Buns (by Phred)
. . Italian Sausages & Long Buns (by Liz)
... Hot dogs & Long buns (by Liz)
Salads/Sides
. . Tater Salad (by Diana, 4DM)
. . Baked Beans (by JoycenAlex)
. . Coleslaw ( by JoycenAlex )
. . Macaroni Salad (by Angie, pitc9)
. . Pasta Salad (by Jenn, Jennute)
. . Fruit Salad (by Jenn, Jennute)
. . Taco Salad (by Angie, pitc9)
. . Banana Bread (by Anna_66)
. . Rice Salad (by Grace)

Munchies & Krunchies & Dips
. . Veggies + Dip (by Kimmy, ramanth)
. . Chips + Dip (by Andy, Fett)

Desserts
. . Chawklit Chippie Cookies (by Phred)
. . Brownies (by Diana, 4DM)
. . Watermelon packed w/ Fruit Salad (by Johanna & Jonah, Cataholic)
. . Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Staci
. . some kind of Angel Food cake-ish thing

Drinks
. . Kooler & Ice wiff both HiTest an Diet Pops (by Phred)
. . Nantucket Nectars ??
. . Iced Tea & bottled water (by Anna_66)

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
. . Bag a CharKoal
. . CharKoal Liter Juze
. . grill Tweezers & Spatchulas
. . couple extra Servin Spoonz
. . *Zip-Lok Baggiez* - fur Carry-Outz & Take-Homez

. . *plates & napkins & forks* = (by 4DM)

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"Current" as of 5/16/08 @ 2:11 pm

[pitc9]

I hear ya Liz!
I'm also going to be camping that weekend too! So camping in the rain is no phunn either!

As long as I don't take the long short cut I took a few years ago through Norwalk the trip is about 160 miles for me!

[klamjuz]

Only a week to go and I'm getting really excited. Judging by the size of car I'm driving, the trunk can't hold much but I'll do my best to contribute something.

Looking forward to seeing you all!!!

[ramanth]

I think I'm going to have to not eat a few days in advance.

[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
..

[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!!!