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

[mugsy]

It's a surprise for you too!! lol I promise, you'll like it.

[moosmom]

Molly,

A surprize for ME?????? How sweet! But, I thought this was YOUR birthday bash????

Can't wait to see everyone next Sunday!

[Amber]

Just a couple of minits ago I asked my mom if we were going to the dog bark the 19th. She said that we probly wont but I said why? and she said Katie will just shake and whimper in the car and drive her nuts. and I told her this will prolly be the last one until next summer. and my mom said well, maybe we will have another dog that will be calmer. and Im like what?
another dog? and she's like maybe. but anyways I want to go so bad. I want to meet you all with my dog. *sigh*

[moosmom]

Anyone near Amber that can pick her up???

[pitc9]

WERE COMMING TO THE BARK PARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep Yep Yep.....I am so excited!!!!
(I just had to run it past the hubby..... he's just afraid of me driving 3 hours to Dayton and being kidnapped and killed by some internet freak....I told him not to worry!)

So....... what can I bring?!? Side dish??? Dessert!?!? Snacks?!?



AND

My hubby gave me a digital camera for our wedding ann. last night!!!!!!

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by pitc9
WERE COMMING TO THE BARK PARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep Yep Yep.....I am so excited!!!!
(I just had to run it past the hubby..... he's just afraid of me driving 3 hours to Dayton and being kidnapped and killed by some internet freak....I told him not to worry!)

So....... what can I bring?!? Side dish??? Dessert!?!? Snacks?!?

Glad to hear you can make it!!! The park is in Findlay though, not Dayton (Still on 75, just further North)

[pitc9]

See how happy I am.... I forgot where we were going!!!

I Printed directions off Mapquest, but I would really like to exchange cell phone numbers with someone that could give direction incase I get lost!!

Does someone want to PM me so we can exchange #'s??
And tell me what I can bring????

[mugsy]

Why don't you bring hubby?

[pitc9]

Nah.... my hubby would be a party pooper!!

Besides, Buddy is a very nervous dog when he's around (were sill having this problem) Buddy's great when he's not around! He'll let strangers pet him, you have to give Buddy time to warm up, but then.... it's all about the lovin's!!!!!!! Buddy still just doesn't like something about Rick!!

Besides..... my hubby can't miss an entire day of watching football on TV!!!!!

[mugsy]

Well, if Amber can get to Wapakoneta, maybe she could hitch a ride with Anna or Johanna. Not that I am volunteering them, but, they are coming that way. St Marys is just a little west of 75, but far enough south that it would take Mike and I close to 4 hours to get there if we dipped down. Good luck!!

[mugsy]

Originally posted by pitc9
Nah.... my hubby would be a party pooper!!

Besides..... my hubby can't miss an entire day of watching football on TV!!!!!

HEY! It's MY birthday and I want him to come *mugsy stamps her feet brattily*

I am missing MY football games!! lol Mike is even willing to miss them!! lol

[pitc9]

Well, now that Mugsy has me all straighten out.... I know where I'm going.... I'm bringing a Dip (not my hubby..... ) but I am bringing a warm dip. Cheese, Salsa and Ground Beef (YUMMY!)

I have my maps and Mugsy's cell phone numbers, she has mine...

Oh I'm so excited!!! I can't wait! I just have to have a very stern talk with the pups!! They play very rough with each other, and they need to take it easy with other pups!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Dad jest checked; and
According to the ODOT Web Site for the Route 12 / I-75 bridge project...

The NEW Route 12 BRIDGE is UP and OPEN to traffic!

Dad's gonna check with the ODOT Project Office this week to be CERTAIN -
but looks like the Northerners who drive SOUTH on I-75 towards Findlay,
and used to use the Route 12 Exit to drive East into Findlay,
Can RESUME USING that Exit.
The New Bridge will only have one lane in each direction over I-75
for a while; but Sunday traffic should be light.

And Johanna & Anna can continue using their "normal" approach route, too!

If there's any problem with this info - we'll
post corrections this week.

*edit*
Just looked at the I-75/OH-12 Project Web CAMERA!
YEP! NEW Bridge is there - With cars & trucks driving across it!
Take a peek if you're interested...
ODOT Web CAMERA - NEW I-75 @ OH-12 *BRIDGE*

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hancock County Parks - The Bark Park ~ *RULES*

Rule # 1 states: "An Annual Dog Park PERMIT IS REQUIRED to use the area"!
(more on this - later)
# 2: A Vet's "annual health certificate" is required.
# 3: Dogs Must BE LICENSED and wear tags.
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Now we sorta *bend* Rule #1 when we invite non-registered dogs (and their Humans) into the Park! But the Parks Department IS aware that we are bringing "a few" VISITING dogs in - and has been willing to look the other way.
And - we DO contribute Quite a Bit of Money to the Parks - $30.00 EACH Time we rent Pavilion #7; and MANY/MOST of us are Permit-Carrying Members of the Bark Park!

All that said - Parks doesen't want to and won't *hassle* us for a few Visiting Dogs...
BUT (there's alluz a BUT!) ~
Parks is fearful of an *incident* - a BITE that will involve the Hancock County HEALTH Department. And Health EXPECTS to be able to *see* the Vet Records of ANY Dog inside the Park!!

THIS need to have VET RECORDS for all the "visiting dogs" is WHY we're asking ALL the UN-registered (no Hancock PARKS Permit) doggies to
Bring Along on EACH Visit:
1) Copy of the Last Vet Visit Receipt showing Fido had "shots"...
2) Copy of the Current Rabies Vaccination receipt.
3) and have Fido WEAR his/her County Dog License,
4) and have Fido WEAR his/her Rabies Vaccination TAG.

NEXT Year (2004) we're going to TRY to convince Parks to adopt a formal Visiting Dog Policy - charge a couple bucks for a day visit; and have a way to turn in the Vet Records for their files. And I'm going to ask if we can obtain one or two Pet Talk Park Permits - just FOR Visiting Dogs.

But anyone who plans to attend what we hope will be another series of Pet Talk 2004 Gathurinz at the Findlay Bark Park - can EASILY JOIN - and get Their OWN Bark Park Permit for the whole year.
It's purdy *CHEAP* = $10.00 One Time Fee lets you register 3 whole Dawggies for the entire 2004 year! (I'll try to have a buncha Bark Park Applications with us for the October B-Day Bash.)

If you're not already a Bark Park Member/Permit Holder -
Please CONSIDER it for Next Year.
If you only plan to attend 1 or 2 Gathurinz - don't sweat the permit;
just bring along Fido's Vet Records.

And IF you can't find those receipts before Sunday -
DON'T Sweat it - Just COME ANYHOW an Have *PHUNN* !

ANY Questions: ?? PM me at "Cinder & Smoke" or Post em here!

[4 Dog Mother]

I was by there the other day and the bridge was open so it should be no problem to return to original travel plans. Only one lane was open but as Phred said that should be no problem on a Sunday. Looking forward to seeing every one then!

Hey Phred, I live here and didn't know about the webcam. That was cool to be able to see the "live" traffic.