*Memorial Day Weekend *BASH* @ Findlay, OHIO Bark Park ~ *SUNDAY* MAY 28, 2006 ~

[Cinder & Smoke]

Oh GUDDIE, the *link* still works.

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 *Link* to MapQuest >>>

MapQuest Directions To: Findlay, OH ~ DOG PARK


NOTE!! for ROBIN and anyone else driving North from the Columbus, Ohio, vicinity!!! >>>

MapQuest tries to send you the "short way" using a bridge near the Reservoir
that has been closed for two years!!
It's being rebuilt as we speak - but not scheduled to re-open before Memorial Day.

CHECK your MapQuest "directions" - if you're routed over US-23 and OHIO-15 -
we need to "talk" before you drive - there are NO "Detour Signs" at the closed bridge!
I'll send you a "revised" MapQuest that gets you around the closed bridge.

Robin:
If you can't find last year's directions - let me know and I'll send you a new copy
of the "around the closed bridge" route.
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IF you want to use a GPS or another Mapping Service - here's the Dog Park Address:

16000 Township Road 208 -OR-
Township Road 207 AND Township Road 208
Findlay, OH 45840

The Dog Park is INside the Hancock Park District's "Riverbend Recreation Area";
about a 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.

/s/ Phred

[lizbud]

Thanks for reposting the link Phred. I've prinited off directions.
It's good to know any local closed roads,detours, etc.

[Cinder & Smoke]

It's good to know any local closed roads, detours, etc.

There's not SUPPOSED to be any hang-ups other than the busted bridge
that carries Twp Road 207 over the Blanchard River EAST of the Reservoir.
That closure is only about 2 miles from the Dog Park. Robin and I are the
only ones I know are bothered by that detour (Staci comes via the back roads).

Folks routed either north or south on I-75; or on Ohio-12 or Ohio-224 should
have no "major" interruptions ...
I-75 will have construction all summer - but traffic should be flowing A-OK over
the Memorial Day Weekend - they won't be working.

But no matter how you come or what routes you follow - PAY Attention to the
highway signs you pass - remember the Mapping Sites (MapQuest, Yahooo, Google)
and your GPS do NOT know about and plan for road or bridge repair closures!
If the SIGN says the road or bridge is closed - Please FOLLOW the Detour!!

Any questions - or you think you're being sent the wrong way - PM me.

/s/ Phred

[shawsdanes]

My name is Heidi I am new to this site. I was referred to a lady in Findlay that I met at the pet store. I am from Ohio and I will try and make it to the Memorial Day event in Findlay. I look forward in meeting lots of pup friends. I have 3 great danes, this is a recent pic of them

[Karen]

My name is Heidi I am new to this site. I was referred to a lady in Findlay that I met at the pet store. I am from Ohio and I will try and make it to the Memorial Day event in Findlay. I look forward in meeting lots of pup friends. I have 3 great danes, this is a recent pic of them

Was it Gabbie's Mom Carrie you met? Just asking because she's a Findlay lady who has a big blue Dane, too, whom we meet at the dog park! It will be such fun to meet new people, and it's always a great day!

[shawsdanes]

Yep it was Gabbies Mom, although the Gabby I met was a Merle. I believe we are talking about the same person though. Gabby was so adorable and Carrie is so very nice.

Do you need to be a member of the dog park to go to this event? What do I need to bring (vet papers, dog lisence...etc)?

[anna_66]

Do you need to be a member of the dog park to go to this event? What do I need to bring (vet papers, dog lisence...etc)?

You'll need to send THIS APPLICATION in.

BTW, I just got confirmation from the hubby. WE'LL BE THERE!!!

[lv4dogs]

It's been just over 2 weeks since I mailed my application & I haven't received any permits or anything for the park. I know 10 days is just an approximate time frame but this is something I am SO looking forward to. I hope they get here soon.

[cyber-sibes]

My name is Heidi I am new to this site. I was referred to a lady in Findlay that I met at the pet store. I am from Ohio and I will try and make it to the Memorial Day event in Findlay. I look forward in meeting lots of pup friends. I have 3 great danes, this is a recent pic of them

Wow! What gorgeous puppers! Yep, Gabbie is a merle. And I just met another lady with an absolutely beautiful harlequin dane puppy at the Findlay dog park on Thursday! I'm hoping she will come, too. I'll keep an eye out for her in the next few weeks. Last year, Dakota (4-dog mother's grandog)was also at the picnic & led all those crazy huskies on a wild goose chase! Not sure if she'll make it this year.

Heidi, do you live in Findlay or nearby? We go to the dogpark almost every day, at least 4-5 times every week. We'd love to meet you for a play date at the dogpark!

This is going to be a great pic-nic! If any of you out of towners would like to get together in Findlay for dinner or something Saturday night, pm me, ok? Not sure when anyone's arriving, but I asked for Sat. night off work, just in case.

[shawsdanes]

Wow! What gorgeous puppers! Yep, Gabbie is a merle. And I just met another lady with an absolutely beautiful harlequin dane puppy at the Findlay dog park on Thursday! I'm hoping she will come, too. I'll keep an eye out for her in the next few weeks. Last year, Dakota (4-dog mother's grandog)was also at the picnic & led all those crazy huskies on a wild goose chase! Not sure if she'll make it this year.

Heidi, do you live in Findlay or nearby? We go to the dogpark almost every day, at least 4-5 times every week. We'd love to meet you for a play date at the dogpark!

This is going to be a great pic-nic! If any of you out of towners would like to get together in Findlay for dinner or something Saturday night, pm me, ok? Not sure when anyone's arriving, but I asked for Sat. night off work, just in case.

I am actually from Wharton, its about 15 miles south of Findlay. I go to the Pet Supplies Plus every other weekend to get dog supplies, and go shopping no and again. I am not a member of the dog park just yet. I just actually found out about it last week. I would like to become a member, I am looking into it. That would be great to meet for a playdate, when I am a member. Weekends would be best for me.

[shais_mom]

Hi Heidi.
I live and work in Upper Sandusky and am originally from Kenton. Went to school at Hardin Northern.
Nice to meet you.
As you can see in my siggy I have 2 cats and a golden retriever.
Your dogs are gorgeous. I didn't realize we there was a dane breeder so close!
My neighbors son has a black one that he rescued. He is breathtaking as are yours.
PM me anytime.
Staci

[shawsdanes]

Hi Heidi.
I live and work in Upper Sandusky and am originally from Kenton. Went to school at Hardin Northern.
Nice to meet you.
As you can see in my siggy I have 2 cats and a golden retriever.
Your dogs are gorgeous. I didn't realize we there was a dane breeder so close!
My neighbors son has a black one that he rescued. He is breathtaking as are yours.
PM me anytime.
Staci

Staci,

Nice to meet you as well. Thanks for the compliments on our pupkids, we just love them to pieces. Although we don't breed they are just our pets/kids. I just love Golden Retrievers they are awesome dogs as well. And I also have two cats, they just give unconditional love all the time. :-)

[Kfamr]

Crap! With all of this excitement over going I've forgetten to even print out the info for the permits.


Crap crap crap!!

I hope we won't be too late. The park should really consider making an exception for these type of things.

[ramanth]

Kay, I'm just sending mine out today too, so I wouldn't worry about it. If I don't get my little 'card' before the event, I'll just bring Kia's vet records with me.

[cyber-sibes]

If you're still waiting, you might want to give the Hancock Park Dis. office a call- 419-425-7275.
Or you can fax your info - fax 419-423-5811.
(I talked to them this morning & told them I'm posting the numbers)