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

[Cinder & Smoke]

Lissin UP, FirKids!!

Tell yur Folks ~ Mark the Calendars! ~ PLAN Ahead!!


We're DOin it Again! ~
Anudder *BIG* Pet Talk Gathurin!

Where? ~ Da Bark Park at FINDLAY, OHIO

When? ~ Memorial Day Weekend ~ ** SUNDAY **
The LAST SUNDAY in May ~
SUNDAY ~ May 28, 2006


Note: This is a 3-Day weekend - Saturday, Sunday,
and the Holiday is celebrated on Monday.

Time? First Arrivals can be 10AM or even earlier...
the Real Crowd starts forming between
11AM and Noon...
The DieHards stay till almost Dark.

What Goes On? ~ A REEL GUD TYME!!!!

Dawgs ~ Playin, Chasin, Rasslin, Runnin,
Jumpin, Eatin TREETS!!

Hoomins ~ Talkin, Socializin, Jabberin, Yappin,
Swappin Dawg Tails, EATIN GUD Food,
takin Photos, an Havin a GREAT Tyme!!

Who Should Come? **Ebberbuddie**
Grab yur Dawgs (some folks even bring da KAT! ),
load up some Treets & Grub, and motor on over!

We'll post some maps & directions later...
for now all ya need to know is
we meet in Findlay, Ohio -
which is on InterState 75,
in the North West corner of Ohio.

Y'all BEE THERE!! ~ SUNDAY ~ MAY 28

We're gonna have sum *Phunn*!!


PS:
No Dawg?? ~ NO Problem - we alluz have "Extra Dawgs"!
We can "loan" ya a Dawg fur the Day!



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[Cinder & Smoke]

For the Newer Pet Talkers, and anyone else who hasn't seen the
sometimes "lengthy" posts devoted to Planning these Events,
and the always enjoyable "Reports" (complete with extensive
Photo Coverage) of the Events ~

Here's a capsule summary of What Goes On:

We "Gather" at the very nice Hancock County Park District "Dog Park" in the
north-western corner of OHIO.
Facilities include:

* A 2-acre fully fenced OFF-leash Dog Park - with picnic tables, running water,
a few shade trees, grass, a lil mud, a collection of toys & balls -
a fine place to let a Friendly Pooch *romp* with other dogs.

* And 100 feet away ~ An enclosed (on two sides) Covered Picnic Pavilion
with concrete floor, picnic tables to seat 90 or so, electrical outlets,
2 charcoal grills - and enough Food & Covered Dishes to feed a mid-sized army!
(We NEVER go away hungry!!)
We Reserve and Rent the Pavilion - so there's no risk of it being "occupied"
by anyone except our Pet Talk Gang.

* Within 500 feet - there are two CLEAN Rest Rooms ~ OK, they don't *flush* -
but they ARE "clean", have concrete floors, and locking doors!

* A large, paved parking lot is within sight of the Dog Park and Pavilion.

* Many wooded Trails through the beautiful Park are available, but most
Folks hang with the Gang in the Dog Park or at the Pavilion.

* Food is casual / picnic stuff - everyone brings a lil extra to share - and as
said before - ya won't be hungry when you leave!

We can't stress enough that EVERYone is More than Welcome!!
We were all "strangers" when we came to our "first one" - and most everyone
who has been to one keeps coming back!

About the only "REQUIREMENT" is that the DOGS have to be "Registered"
to enter the Dog Park area.
Not a "big deal" - but it's da LAW!
If anyone is coming that has dogs that aren't "Registered" with Hancock PARKS -
it costs $10 - for up to THREE Dogs - and is good for the entire year.
PM me at "Cinder & Smoke" and I'll fill you in on the Registration procedures -
allow about 10 days to send for and receive your Permit.

If you're still "not sure" -
take a look at some of out Past Gathurins in these threads >>>

Last Spring's Memorial Day Gathurin - May 29, 2005 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...6&page=1&pp=10

Fall (2004) Findlay Meeting

Labor Day (2004) Gathurin

Memorial Day (2004) at Findlay

Memorial Day (2003) Gathurin

As you can see - we've been "Doing these Gathurings" for several years -
and "The Gang" keeps getting bigger -
so <YOU> will Fit Right IN!!

Please meet us in Findlay on May 28th!!


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[cyber-sibes]

We'll be there! There's a few more Ohioans on PT that haven't been able to make the last couple. Hope they can make it too!

[k9krazee]

I've been waiting for this thread I really, really, really want to come, hopefully I will be able to convince my parents!!

[Karen]

We're planning on being there! If that gives you any more ammunition to convince your parents, you can say you're gonna meet the people who started this whole site!

[zippy-kat]

I'm going to try really, really hard to go to one this year. However, it will probably be at a later date (Labor Day or some other time in the Fall).

I'm not quite sure I'll actually be able to make it ... but will definitely try.
IF I stay at the same job, I'll have a new boss to contend with.
IF I change jobs (cross your fingers, please), I'll have to see what their vacation, etc. policy is.
And either way, I'll have to see how fat (right now it's anorexic ) the pocketbook is.


Hope you guys have a ton of fun! Don't forget the cameras!!

[Kfamr]

I'll talk to my dad... can we bunk with anyone if we do come?

[shais_mom]

I'll try to make it sometime - that's my weekend to work and my holiday so I am on for 3 - 12 hour shifts...

[ramanth]

Calendar is marked.

[lv4dogs]

Yay, I've been waiting for this thread. I've been wanting to come for years & this is my year!

Kaige will probably be the only dog I bring though. Nanook is just too old & Raustyk is sometimes not dog friendly.


If anyone has a room open or is interested in sharing a hotel room or camping site let me know.

[k9krazee]

Hey Kimmy, wanna car pool? Just kidding...

I've been talking to my parents and its a huge maybe I will keep trying!!!

(edit) And I would love to camp! waa, I want to go!!

[Kfamr]

If anyone has a room open or is interested in sharing a hotel room or camping site let me know.

You know what... I'll talk to my dad about this one. If we go again I'd love to camp. We usually borrow my boss' pop-up camper that has 3 beds in it. As long as you think Kaige would be okay in canvas walls.

I'll probably only bring Kiara and Nala or just Kiara. Simba really doesn't enjoy the dog park anymore.

[Cinder & Smoke]

PS:
No Dawg?? ~ NO Problem - we alluz have "Extra Dawgs"!
We can "loan" ya a Dawg fur the Day!



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And does everyone have their Road DIRECTIONS from last time??

Find em NOW - don't wait till you're sitting in the car to look for em!

[RobiLee]

Ok, Phred, I'll get on that right now. Good thing your reminded me cause I have a bad habit of waiting til I am in the car. I also need to apply for my dog park pass. I better get busy!

Can't wait!!!

[lv4dogs]

And does everyone have their Road DIRECTIONS from last time??

Find em NOW - don't wait till you're sitting in the car to look for em!

This is my first time going so no, I don't have my directions from last time. lol

My application is filled out for the dog park, just have to wait another week or two to mail it in.
I will be making my hotel reservations in a week or two as well.