ANNOUNCING: The Pet Talk Memorial Picnic Grove at the Findlay Dog Park

[Cinder & Smoke]

Our second Pet Talk Momorial at the Findlay Dog Park
has been approved by Director Tim >>>

My request to Tim (in part) >>>

"We're suggesting this group be located near the southern end of the
center dividing fence, so that both trees can be "used" when
either side of the area is closed off for grass renewal. The bench or
picnic table could be moved to either side of the fence as
appropriate, and still be "in the shade" of the trees. The "southern tree"
could be planted on the west side of the fence and beside the Time-Out
Pen - offering shade to the pen. The "northern tree" could be on the west
side of the fence and a suitable distance further north.

The Humans seem to "gather" in this area - and two more trees will be the
start of a nice "grove" of shade trees ... it does get "warm" out in the open."


Tim quickly replied with >>>

"Memorials are always welcome and can fit in nicely. Trees, benches and picnic tables work well for the dog park, we would like to add more. Collect funds and write a check to the Hancock Parks Foundation; identify what you would like and the names to go on memorial plates. Perhaps we can add some other funds to your gift for bigger trees. I’ll get with area manager, Kim Wickman, out there to start the planning. We’ll pick trees and plant this fall. Other items can be ordered or built anytime."

Soooo ... The Pet Talk Memorial Picnic Grove Fund is hereby "opened"
and donations / pledges are being accepted.

We'll try to collect enough to fully fund Two Nice Trees and a Good Quality Picnic Table,
along with suitable Plaques on the fence.

I'll kick it off with a $100.00 pledge for now ... I might have to toss a lil more towards Sherman's Tree.

I'll take on the task of "Banker" - but PLEASE follow these suggestions:

* PM "Cinder & Smoke" (not Phred) if you don't know my snail-mail address ...
* zippy-kat, shais_mom, and Karen also know it
* my address hasn't changed for 25 years ... "Phred" works if you don't know my other name
* the house # begins with a 1 and ends with a 1
* the 5-digit Zippy Code ENDS with --401
* Make ALL Checks, Money Orders, and other forms of payment out to Hancock Parks Foundation (NOT me!)
* PLEASE: Include a slip of paper with your Pet Talk UserName, your *Real* Name, Mail Address & E-mail
* I'd rather not use PayPal - but I do have an account and you CAN use it if that's easier for you.
* I'll batch up the donations and send them to Parks in bundles, with a Donor Summary Sheet.
* NO RUSH - we won't need to send the Donations till Fall Planting Time
* I don't think we'll be "planted" before Labor Day ... trees like to "move" in cooler weather.

Any Questions, Suggestions, or Concerns ~~~ Post away.