*Labor Day Weekend *BASH* @ Findlay, OHIO Bark Park ~ *SUNDAY* SEPT 6, 2009 ~

[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? ~ Labor Day Weekend ~ ** SUNDAY **
The FIRST SUNDAY in September ~
SUNDAY ~ September 6, 2009

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, South of Toledo, Ohio ~
in the North West corner of Ohio.

Y'all BEE THERE!! ~ SUNDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 6th

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!

[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.
(Note! ~ Reservation & CORRECT Date "confirmed" this time!)

* 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!

NEW This Year ~~~
The Hancock Park District has DROPPED the requirement that the DOGS have to be "Registered"
to enter the Dog Park area, and NO Fees will be charged.
BUTT ~~~ PLEASE NOTE:
The Rules REQUIRING that ALL Doge have the following are STILL IN EFFECT:

1) COPY (originals won't be returned) of the Dog's
. . Annual Vaccination Record (including distemper) from the VET...
. . (A Copy of the Office Visit Receipt is fine if the SHOTS
. . are noted & has Vet's Name on it).
. . DATE of Shots needs to be within ONE Year of now.

2) COPY of RABIES Vaccination Receipt ...
. . DATE within 1 or 3 years - depending on the vaccine used;
. . Most Rabies Receipts show an EXPIRATION date for the shot -
. . Rabies Vacc must be "current" (not expired).
. . (Fido should be *wearing* the Rabies "Tag".)

3) All Dogs must also be "Licensed" by the City, Town, County,
or State where you LIVE. Fido should be *wearing* his/her License Tag.

You should make and carry COPIES of all these documents with you every time
you visit the Dog Park. If there's an "incident" (Fido is accused of *biting* someone) -
you'll be required to PROVE the above requirements have been met by Fido.

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

Spring 2009 Memorial Day Gathurin - May 24, 2009 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=151867

Last Year's Labor Day Gathurin - August 31, 2008 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=144979

Last Year's Memorial Day Gathurin - May 25, 2008 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=138621

2007's Spring Memorial Day Gathurin - May 27, 2007 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=124178

Spring Memorial Day Gathurin - May 28, 2006 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=98411

4 Years ago - Memorial Day Gathurin - May 29, 2005 >>>
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthr...16&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 many years -
and "The Gang" keeps getting bigger -
so <YOU> will Fit Right IN!!

Please meet us in Findlay on SUNDAY ~ September 6th, 2009

You and the FurKids WILL **Have PHUNN** !!



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[Cinder & Smoke]

The Travel Directions section will be Under Construction for a day or two ...

There's a distinct probability that the Lil Ole Rickity Bridge
over the Blanchard River (just north of the Dog Park)
that many folks were routed over in the past ...
MIGHT be GONE and under replacement.

The Hancock County Engineer's Office was awaiting Federal money before
starting demolition and rebuilding ... I need to check if the project has started.
The Detour isn't hard to follow; but NONE of the mapping programs nor
in-car Navigation systems are likely to show it.
We'll print the Detour IF it's needed for Labor Day.

Stay Tuned ...

[MonicanHonda]

Remy and I will be there. Of course.

[shais_mom]

ditto - Keegan and I will be there!

[Cinder & Smoke]

The Crowd builds!

We need a "local PTer" to hang a sign on the bulletin board
*inviting* our Local Findlay Friends to attend.

[MonicanHonda]

Sign is posted.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Sign is posted.

Are they lined up at the gate, yet?



THANKS for posting the Invite!!

[anna_66]

We'll be there!

[Catherinedana]

I wish I could come but I'm so very far away. . . I'd have to borrow a dog as well cause I ain't got one - only boids. Maybe next year. . .

Or maybe the FLorida PT'ers would like to set up their own meeting? Hmmmmm - I'll look into that. . .

Cathy

[Pinot's Mom]

IOr maybe the FLorida PT'ers would like to set up their own meeting? Hmmmmm - I'll look into that. . .

Cathy

You should! It'd be fun! We're in the process of doing one for the Maryland area - we could have parties everywhere!

[MonicanHonda]

Some new updates on the park!!! IMPORTANT!

Starting Monday, the park will be closed a week to ten days. I looked at the calender and it should be opened by our party. However, the west half will be closed until about next year because they will need to grow new grass (they are adding some drainage in the areas that stay muddy). So we will only be able to use the east side. The water will be moved over to the east side. Next year, the east side will be closed and the west side open.

The road usually taken to the dog park is now a one way and the bridge is closed. You have to take the detour now. I don't know road names but I'm sure someone will post directions... or I can do it if need be.

However......


You are now only allowed to bring one dog per owner/person, into the dog park. This rule will be a continued rule even after all the dog park renovations are done.

They say it's because one side will be closed so it will be small. But apparently people are having problems with multiple dog owners.... so I guess that's why they're making it a permanent rule. It really sucks for multiple dog owners that are RESPONSIBLE!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Some new updates on the park!!! IMPORTANT!

Starting Monday, the park will be closed a week to ten days.
... it should be opened by our party.
However, the west half will be closed until about next year because
they will need to grow new grass ...
The water will be moved over to the east side.

The road usually taken to the dog park is now a one way and the bridge is closed.
I'm sure someone will post directions...

{I'm working on the Detour Routes ... Stand By ...}

However......

You are now only allowed to bring one dog
per owner/person, into the dog park.
This rule will be a continued rule
even after all the dog park renovations are done.

They say it's because one side will be closed so it will be small.
But apparently people are having problems with multiple dog owners....
so I guess that's why they're making it a permanent rule.
It really sucks for multiple dog owners that are RESPONSIBLE!

>>GASP<<



I swear they do some of this just to PI$$ Me OFF!
Phunnie (NOT) that sweet Mizz Margie somehow furgot ?? to mention
ANY of this when she called last week to annunce the Bridge Closing.

It's way too late to call 'em and "discuss" this with anyone ... and all the
Office Dwellers will just blame it all on "The Board" - who won't be available
to defend thier positions or listen to any alternate ideas.

I'm beginning to think there's a desire to close the Bark Park ...


I need to chill ...

[anna_66]

So now because there are irresponsible multiple dog owners I/we have to pick and choose which dogs can come to the park...that's just BS

If this continues maybe we should try to find a new spot where we can bring all our dogs.