2008 Kent,OH picnic [Archive] - Dachsie's Bulletin Board

longtimecouple1

03-06-2008, 02:49 PM

Well, I made my plans today to go to the Dachshund picnic on July 12th in Kent, OH.

We are staying at the Days Inn Kent on Edson Rd.
I'll have to see where that is from the park when the website goes up.

Is anyone else planning to go? Where are you staying?

I hope to meet at least a few of you there. Irma, are you going, we were talking about it in AZ, but not sure what your plans are.

Tucker's Mom

03-06-2008, 03:09 PM

Eileen,
Do you have more info. that you could share about the picnic? Is it a weekend event? Who's putting it together, etc.? I'll have to check with DH - I think it's a 7+ hour drive for us.....but, could be doable. Thanks. Marianne

LUVMYGUNNER

03-06-2008, 03:45 PM

Eileen we had thought about it, but I broke a tooth and have cavities and its gonna be close to 4,000 dollars, so I think I will skip it this year.

ajers&me

03-06-2008, 05:14 PM

:wavesmile: I was really worried that I wasn't going to be able to come this year since I have moved to Florida, but I am in my best friends wedding in October and she is having a bridal shower that weekend too so I am planning on coming home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know if I will be able to bring Austin with me or not b/c I will most likely be flying home.

Marianne-
It is only on Saturday, July 12th from 12-4pm. Last year there were over 600 dachshunds there. It is absolutely the best! There isn't any info posted yet on their website but the website for the picnic is www.neodachs.org
There are many rescue groups that come out and there are companies (along with rescues) that set up booths to sell products (2 yrs ago I bought a wine glass with all 3 coats on it, last year I got a purse w/ dog prints, a t-shirt, and a couple of bumper stickers). They also have Dachshund Delights there and will fit your baby with a new harness if they need one. There are tons of pics on their website.

This picnic is a total blast and I am really happy that I will be able to come home for it. I just have to work it around my work schedule.

Here is the link from last years picnic pics: 2007 NEO Dachshund Picnic (http://www.dachsie.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=40474&highlight=Ohio)

I hope this helps. If you have any questions let me know!

SirOliversMom

03-06-2008, 07:35 PM

We are going to do our best to get there this year. We missed last years.

So, Juliette are you coming? :rofl::rofl:

longtimecouple1

03-07-2008, 07:11 AM

Yes, I was looking for the new website, but it's not up yet. But I'll keep my eye open for it.
I didn't know it was only 4 hrs, I thought it was like from 9-4, but that's probably enough for my husband.
We will have to figure out where to meet.
I might buy a small xpen to bring with me, since we're doing a road trip.
It takes us about 10 1/2 hrs from MA, but we're doing a couple of days in Ohio Amish country before the picnic, so we're making a regular vacation out of it.

Irma,
I am disappointed that you won't be able to go. I was hoping you'd be there with us.

Those of us going will have to figure out something so we'll recognize one another.

We'll have to work on it.
Maybe I could figure out a logo or something and put it on photobucket and we could do a transfer on a certain color t-shirt or something.
Even something as simple as a black "DBB" with the DBB logo on a white t-shirt.

Is it ok if we use the board's initials for something like this Bob?
I'll work on it.

LUVMYGUNNER

03-07-2008, 07:17 AM

Eileen why don't you go with a red T-shirt and white logo. I had that idea last year when I thought of going this year.

longtimecouple1

03-07-2008, 09:48 AM

Irma,
I forgot about the red, I'll have to see if AC Moore's has the red in my size and Ally's.

That would look great.
Really wish you guys could go, this may be my only shot.
It's a long drive and not one my husband will want to do more than once.

Thanks for the reminder on this

NICOLE1590

03-07-2008, 11:06 AM

Kane & I are going ! We just have the best time !! It's about a 45 minute drive for us but thats nothing. This will be the 3rd yr we have went and every yr has gotten better and better.

All the DDB members should meet up maybe the day before somewhere for dinner or something!! Shirts would be a great idea !! Im up for that! Matter of fact I can look into getting some made if everyone else would be into it!

ajers&me

03-07-2008, 04:44 PM

I love the idea of the shirts. We could even do blue if we wanted to (like a bright royal), I know the logo stands out with blue too, as it would with red. Just another idea. Maybe something like a small logo on the front left hand side of the shirt with a large logo on the back. I don't know just thinking of some ideas. I can see if I can come up with anything too. I know you can print an iron-on transfer and it would be really easy to do.

Ooo I am so looking forward to coming home in July, I got it cleared with my boss, I may have to take 1 days w/out pay (as I won't be able to use PTO b/c I won't have been there for 6 months yet). We will have to see what I can do.

Anatresia

03-07-2008, 04:46 PM

I stayed there last year- it was fine!

I'm not sure if we're going. Ari will be 7 months old, so I'm not sure if I want to take 2 dogs and a baby on a road trip...

LUVMYGUNNER

03-07-2008, 05:20 PM

You can also just get a t-shirt and iron on I'm the mom of ........

ajers&me

03-07-2008, 05:38 PM

I love it Irma.

I checked with Mark and he has okayed us making the shirts.

Here's an idea:
Small DBB logo w/ screen name on the front, left side.
On the back, larger logo w/ I am the mom/dad/hooparent of.....

I will see if I can play around with some stuff and make a mock-up of it.

LUVMYGUNNER

03-07-2008, 05:42 PM

Even though I'm not going, I want to buy one.... I will strive for next year. Why don't you guys just deceide to meet at a certain place--like hug-a-dog.

ajers&me

03-07-2008, 09:37 PM

Ok, I did this up on my computer real quick tonight. The pics are the best as I printed it out on a transparency which doesn't show its true colors against the red shirt. I am not sure how we are going to do this, if one person is going to do the shirts or if everyone will do their own, but Mark has given us special permission to use the logo to make shirts for this event. Let me know what you think:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3189.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3190.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3200.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3194.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3196.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3202.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3201.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3198.jpg

Some changes I want to make- I want to make the image on the back larger, however I will need to play with my program to see if I will be able to.

Also, I would LOVE to be able to add North East Ohio Dachshund Picnic 2008 on one of the sleeves of the shirt.

So any other ideas? Suggestions? I am open for anything.

ajers&me

03-07-2008, 09:53 PM

Okay I know it was quick but here is a larger image:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3204.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3205.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3203.jpg

I think this is the largest we are going to be able to have the logo if we print it using a home printer (which I think is the best option). Luckily I have a program that will print the inverse image specifically for iron-on transfers. I will see if I can get some transfer paper and a red shirt tomorrow and make one to see how it turns out.

I also have an "in" with the designer of the logo and they are going to try and send it to me if they can find it so that when I enlarge the image it won't be so fuzzy/pixilated.

Julian&MistyMom

03-07-2008, 10:06 PM

We are making plans to go also. We have already asked my sister to take Lucy for a night. So...we are in the planning stages, but are seriously considering coming! We really want to go!!:happy030::happy030:
Love the t-shirts!!

stacicakes

03-07-2008, 10:10 PM

Connie made shirts for the 2006 Dachsie Phest maybe she could be of some help. Here is a link to the thread with pictures of the logo.http://www.dachsie.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=33528&page=2

LUVMYGUNNER

03-07-2008, 10:32 PM

Love the red with the white. YEA Kate.

ajers&me

03-08-2008, 08:55 AM

Thanks, I am going to get some transfer paper today and see what I can do and of course I will post pics with the finished product.

ajers&me

03-08-2008, 06:59 PM

Ok- I here is my first attempt at the shirt:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3206.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3207.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3210.jpg

I haven't done the back yet, I am waiting to see if Uncle Bob has the actual image stored rather then trying to enlarge a copied one b/c when I blow it up to make it bigger it gets all blurry.

I am also thinking, I know the reason of the red shirts to stand out, but I can tell you from experience that there are a TON of people there, we may actually stand out more if we do just plain white. Also, I think the image will show up better against the white. If we went with the red then we would still have to do it like I did and use printable fabric and have the white background. Just another thought. Let me know what you think.

Tucker's Mom

03-08-2008, 10:47 PM

Great work, Kate! I think I agree that #1 the logo may not show up that well on red #2 there could be a lot of people wearing red (close to July 4th and people just seem to gravitate to wearing red). White might be the way to go. :thanx: for all of your efforts.

ajers&me

03-09-2008, 04:32 PM

Ok, I grabbed a white t-shirt while I was at Target today and here's what came of it:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/Photo6.jpg
(I love that my Mac has a camera built into it otherwise you wouldn't have gotten this pic).
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/Photo7.jpg
(or this one)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/Photo8.jpg
(or this one)

Ok, here it is just laying on the table:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3227.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3226.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3225.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3223.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3222.jpg

I think the colors of the puppers pop more on the white then the red. What do all of you think?

Tucker's Mom

03-09-2008, 04:38 PM

Oh yeah! Everything definitely "pops" more on the white, I think. It reminds me of going to the eye doctor and him flipping the little lens thingy - "which is clearer - #1 or #2"? LOL.

LUVMYGUNNER

03-09-2008, 04:58 PM

I like the white also.

ajers&me

03-09-2008, 05:05 PM

The back is still a bit pixilated but I was able to clear it up a bit using word, then I had to transfer it to a program that I already had (printmaster) that can print the inverse so that it prints the mirror image so that when you iron it on it comes out correctly.
I am glad you like it! Now we have to figure out the plan on how everyone is going to get the shirts, if one person is going to make them, etc. Let me me know. I have everything that I did saved on my computer.

Dlltaps

03-09-2008, 05:13 PM

Oh my gosh I LOVE the shirts!!!!! :):):):)

I don't know if I am able to go yet (will have to see when our national dance competition is) I would love to order one no matter what! :)

You did an EXCELLENT job Kate! I really love the white! I also think in the summer time in the sun you'll feel better in white rather than red! :)

Christena

03-10-2008, 09:39 AM

Trying to convince hubby that he wants to go! LOL. He is not sure about traveling 12+ hours with three dogs! And of staying somewhere with three dogs. Ideal would be a campground with cabins that allow pets though most do not allow pets in their cabins. We have friends about an hour from Kent but the dogs would have to sleep in the barn due to allergies; no pets in their house, not even ours whom they love. I will keep working on hubby; where there's a will there's a way. We missed it last year as we were in Ohio in June :faint: and I said we were going this year but will have to see.

doxiemommy3

03-10-2008, 07:30 PM

ajers&me

03-10-2008, 08:15 PM

Last year was my first year.....I can not wait until this year it was so much fun....though I only saw the one person I already knew (Yolanda).

Love the Shirts!!! I like the white the most esp for the hot weather!!! It was very hot last year.

We most likely saw each other last year but didn't realize who we really were. :Sun2:

I really like the idea of getting all of the DBB members together the night before the picnic for dinner or what not. We will just have to figure out where we can do it with all of the puppers in tow.

My parents live about an hour away and have a fenced in yard but I would have to ask them before I offer up their house for a cookout or whatever.
It could also be when we hand out the shirts if one person is going to make them--which we also need to figure out. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I don't mind making them but we will have to figure out a way in order to do it, which I could too but I don't want to make the decisions for everyone. I can work on a form that I could e-mail to those who want one for all of the info that I will need.

If you have any specific ideas feel free to PM me or post here.

Dlltaps

03-10-2008, 10:02 PM

Kate,

My opinion, but you seem to be doing a GREAT job! You are like me, when you're on a roll, you go with it!

I would suggest getting everyone's email address that would like a shirt and then as a group email send out the information you would need (size, payment, etc). We could PM you that information, but that might fill up your box pretty quickly!

ajers&me

03-11-2008, 07:07 AM

That is fine with me, if it is okay with everyone else. I don't want to step on any ones toes or take over something they had planned either.

So if everyone is cool with this, PM me your e-mail address, I will create the form and e-mail it out to everyone.

And if my PM box didn't get overfilled when I was taking in everyone's names for secret santa, I think I will be good with this :D

longtimecouple1

03-11-2008, 11:25 AM

Kate,
I do like the white, and agree about white being better in the heat, although I know why Irma said red, so we'd stand out.
Also, I like the idea of just having our screen name under the logo, rather than trying to fit all of the pups names. You are doing a great job, no problem here if you want to go with it. I love the picnic name on the sleeve too, is there a patent on that? Or doesn't it matter because you just wrote it with no logo (just curious, not trying to drum up problems)

I will be ordering 2 because I don't think hubby would be interested in a t-shirt (he won't even wear Izod because it has the logo of an alligator on it), but Ally will definitely want one. I'll surprise her with it.
She's all excited about this picnic.
How much do you think they will be, incl shipping? Doesn't matter, where do you go for the shirts?

For info on convincing hubby, I made a deal with mine, the first 4 days are his to plan as he wants Tues-Fri, and Saturday is mine, He was very agreeable to that as he wants to stop in Johnstown,PA to see where the flood was, go to Pittsburgh to see Duchenne's Incline(he's a science teacher, so he teaches this type of thing), then he wants to spend 2 days in Ohio Amish Country, that will take us to early Friday pm, I'm sure if I suggested a cookout or picnic or whatever he'd be fine with that. We have made this our summer excursion. I've already booked 2 of the 4 rooms, and the rental car.
I like to plan ahead.

I almost thought we weren't going to be able to go after our weekend.
I went down cellar Sunday pm to find that our hot water heater had burst and we had 2 inches of water all over cellar, and had to replace the heater, but my husband said that as long as we are getting that $1500 from that IRS rebate, we'll just use that for our vacation, so I have to finish up our taxes and file so we'll get that money in plenty of time for vacation.

Kate, great job, and I'll pm you my e-mail address for the form and are you going to put your address for us to mail it back with a check?
Thanks for all your hard work on this.

longtimecouple1

03-11-2008, 11:38 AM

Gayle,
I was excited to see you are planning to come also. How long a drive is it for you? or are you flying?

Kate,
I think a picnic or cookout the night before would be fun! Let me check out some parks in the area where maybe we can cookout.
I'll let you know.

ajers&me

03-11-2008, 05:02 PM

I don't believe there is a patent on the name, I don't know. I just know thats the name.

I will e-mail out the forms once I have them created. I will also give you my address. I am not sure as to the cost of them, I was just playing this weekend but I will be sure to look next weekend when I go out to price everything out.

As far as getting them to you, I was thinking about the picnic/cookout the night before, to meet everyone (so we be sure to actually see everyone and not walk around like crazy loons looking for others wearing the shirt or missing each other like has happened in the past) and I could pass them out then. That way we wouldn't have to pay for shipping and no one would have the opportunity to forget them at home if they are traveling. If you want them shipped I could do that but I won't know how much that would be.

So--Those of you who want a shirt for the picnic- PM me your email address by April 1st! That way I have a little while to get the material and make them. If you express an interest in this thread and don't PM me I will PM you to see if you still want one after April 1st.

Neshane

03-11-2008, 05:54 PM

Oh, this sounds like alot fun, I looked it up and it's about 4 1/2 hr drive. I will see if my husband would like to go, I know Whitney would!! Then I will see which motel is about the closest to where it's held. :wavesmile:

ajers&me

03-11-2008, 06:21 PM

I just wanted to let everyone know that if we can't find a place to meet on the Friday before the picnic, my mom said it would be okay if we all met at our house (its an hour away, but we have a fenced in area where the pups could play outside).

LUVMYGUNNER

03-11-2008, 06:44 PM

Kate I want a shirt also, but I want the red. I never wear white, cause it gets to dirty when I carry G&P. I don't like to see all the dog hair:D. So if you can make me one let me know.

longtimecouple1

03-12-2008, 07:22 AM

Karen,
We're staying at the Days Inn right in Kent, you might want to check there, somebody said it was very nice, and I checked them out on trip advisor and they got good reviews.
If you do let me know.

Dlltaps

03-12-2008, 07:34 AM

Hi Kate!
I think (since I'm not sure about our dance nationals yet) that I should have my shirt shipped. It should cost about $4.00 or so. I will PM you my address... Thank you so much for doing this!!!! :)

Eileen! I hope you guys are ok with the water heater!!! Mine broke on the boat last year and I have to fix it all by myself (no emergency plumbers for sailboats at 1am!)

ajers&me

03-12-2008, 04:46 PM

Alright, I promised my brother that I would post another option for shirts re: the writing (and I have to send him the link so he can make sure that I did it). But HIS idea was
Front- under logo: "Ask me about my weiner"
Back- under logo: "Weiner Statistics: length, weight, etc"
What else are you going to get from an 18 yr old college student?
But you can put whatever you want on it just let me know on the form that I send you via e-mail.

Brothers......:faint:

longtimecouple1

03-13-2008, 11:01 AM

Thanks Danielle, yes, we got a new one installed the next day, fortunately I had the day off anyway, so something worked out ok anyway. LOL
My husband says he'd never want to live on a farm where he had to take a sponge bath from a bucket, I told him he better not become Amish then.

I will see you on Saturday. I do hope you can make it to OH, it would be fun.

longtimecouple1

03-13-2008, 11:02 AM

Danielle,
I was just thinking, unless you want it before the picnic, I could pick your shirt up from Kate and bring it home with me for you, if you are unable to make it.

longtimecouple1

03-13-2008, 11:04 AM

I think your brother has a good idea, but I think I'll stick with what I put on my form.
Thanks, Kate

Julian&MistyMom

03-13-2008, 04:06 PM

Oh, Eileen, I know!! I am excited about the prospect of meeting so many of our DBBer's. It's about a five hour drive for us. Not too, too bad.

Gayle,
I was excited to see you are planning to come also. How long a drive is it for you? or are you flying?

Kate,
I think a picnic or cookout the night before would be fun! Let me check out some parks in the area where maybe we can cookout.
I'll let you know.

longtimecouple1

03-14-2008, 11:28 AM

It is definite?

It's about a 12 hr drive for us from MA, but we are making it a whole family vacation, stopping in Pennsylvania for 1 night to see a couple of things around Pittsburgh, then on to Ohio Amish Country, then the picnic and then we just decided this week to extend it by one day and drive up to Niagara Falls, my granddaughter has never seen the falls.
Then home, possibly by way of Rochester to see my niece.
I have 2 weeks off in July, so this will fall perfectly right in there and we'll have 4 or 5 days on either end to just relax at home.

LUVMYGUNNER

03-14-2008, 12:10 PM

I'm so jealous of everyone that is going......

longtimecouple1

03-14-2008, 12:50 PM

Why don't you join us, I'd love to see you again. An hour or so was just not enough.
We'd have all afternoon, and the Friday night before as well.
Think about it! After all the government's giving us a rebate. That's what I'm using.
I actually just booked a night at Niagara Falls for the night after the picnic, I figure, if we're only 4 hrs away or so, we might as well make a full trip of it.

LUVMYGUNNER

03-14-2008, 12:55 PM

Eileen you crack me up. I just got home from the dentist sitting her in pain. I have one more crown to go. Well see what happens. I still have to e-mail you the pictures.

longtimecouple1

03-14-2008, 01:49 PM

I still have to get my pictures up on the computer and downloaded, but am having so many problems with the new computer system. I have my husband on 2 hard drives now, one for all his stored files, including pictures, and one for the internet strictly.
I bought a flip for it, but can't get it to flip back to the old hard drive, I think I did the install process backwards, I hooked up the flip to both computers, then tried to install the software, but it won't let me into the old hard drive to install, so I'm spending my Friday night unhooking everything and resetting up the old way and then installing the software.
I'll get it one of these days. A computer genius I'm not, but at least I can follow directions, or thought I could LOL.

Well, I do hope you'll join us in Kent, love to see you again.
I will send pics as soon as I get computers figured out.
Eileen

ajers&me

03-14-2008, 07:28 PM

I got my plane ticket I am coming home!!!!!!!!!!!!:cheer:

Tucker's Mom

03-15-2008, 06:45 PM

I got my plane ticket I am coming home!!!!!!!!!!!!:cheer:

:happy030: Yea!!! Does that mean you'll be flying with or without cute little Austin?

:cheer: We're planning on coming for sure!!! :cheer: Well, nothing is ever definite with us until the last minute; but, as sure as I can be right now. I just lined up my cousin who is an RN to look after my Mom. If all goes well over the next 4 months, we'll be there. :happy030: I'm so anxious to meet everyone!

DoxieJoy

03-15-2008, 07:04 PM

ajers&me

03-15-2008, 08:47 PM

:happy030: Yea!!! Does that mean you'll be flying with or without cute little Austin?

Well, as of right now he will be staying in Florida. Continental raised their in-cabin pet fees to $95/way ($190 round trip! thats almost as most as my ticket!). If things don't work out and I can't find someone to watch him I will bring him with me and pay the money. But don't worry we still will have Aj with us.

I am so glad you are planning on coming! WOW so many DBBer's that we get to meet I am so excited! Don't forget about the Friday get together. My parents are cool with everyone coming over to their house so we can all meet there and hang out on Friday night before the picnic on Saturday.

I have never gone to one of these gatherings. I live only an hour from Kent. Tell me how to sign for it.

This will be the 11th year they have it. It is held at Plum Creek Park in Kent. The website is posted somewhere in this thread along with pics from last year that I took. It is an absolute blast. This year it is July 12 from 12-4. You don't really have to sign up for it, you just show up. Now we are doing something a bit different this year since so many DBBer's are coming and we are making shirts (well I am making them for whoever would want one) and we are planning a Friday get together, most likely at my parents house which is an hour from Kent in Seville to meet everyone and hand out the shirts. If you would like one PM me with your e-mail address and I will send you the form. I hope you can come!

Here are the websites:
There isn't any info posted yet on their website but the website for the picnic is www.neodachs.org

Here is the link from last years picnic pics: 2007 NEO Dachshund Picnic (http://www.dachsie.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=40474&highlight=Ohio)

I hope this helps. If you have any questions let me know!

ame8199

03-15-2008, 11:45 PM

This has nothing to do with the NEO dachshund picnic, but does any of your attend the Midwest Dachsiefest in Danville, IL? I know its not as big as the one in Ohio...the one in Danville is the one I'll probably be going to. Even though Kent is like an hr from my brother (Wooster) I think....Its 8hrs for me

Hope everyone has fun!! Maybe we can plan next year coming. If I was in a public school I could manage...but being in a year around private school...we are actually in session in the summer.

longtimecouple1

03-17-2008, 11:04 AM

ajers&me

03-17-2008, 12:08 PM

Kate,
You're only bringing one with you? I was hoping to meet you all.
I get more excited everytime I read that somebody else is coming.
You can definitely count on the 3 of us plus the 2 pups. Should I bring an ex pen (to your parents and picnic on Saturday)?
Did you get both of my forms?
Are there a lot of booths? food? (Although I was thinking of bringing a picnic basket with our own sandwiches because hubby doesn't eat hot dogs, and I shouldn't). When will the website for 2008 go up?
So many questions, so little time :Sun2:

That is really nice of your folks to allow us all to invade their home.

DoxieJoy,
I am glad you are joining us, only 1 hr away, that's great.

Amy,
Your brother lives in Wooster huh, that's where we are staying our first 2 nights in OH, my husband wants to see Ohio Amish country.
Sorry you can't be with us though.

Ssshhh...I am at work.....but its a slow day.
Since it is going to cost so much to fly Austin home with me, he will most likely end up staying here in FL. I would absolutely love to be able to bring him home but $195 to fly him in cabin (i would never fly him in cargo) is just a bit much especially since I had to buy 2 plane tickets (one for july and one for october when I am coming home to be in my best friends wedding).

As far as the x-pan, we should be okay for Friday but definitely bring it on Saturday. My parents have a fenced in area where the pups can run and play. Saturday you will need it though.

Yes I got both of your forms.

The only food available is the hot dogs so if you don't like them or "shouldn't" have them then it would be a great idea to bring your own. There will be other booths set up but those are for knick-knacks and what nots.

Wooster is only 20 minutes from my house so it will be easy for you to come from Wooster to Seville. I can PM you directions when the time gets closer.

Ok back to work.

longtimecouple1

03-17-2008, 12:36 PM

Kate,
I will actually be in Kent the night of our get together, I will be checking out of the Wooster Motel on Friday morning, but it's not that long a ride, so we'll go check into our Kent hotel, and then drive back to your folks.
Either that or I will call them and tell them it will be a late check in.
Oh, I was hoping to see your little guy, but I certainly understand your situation, that's alot of money on top of 2 tickets for yourself.

As far as the xpen, ok, I just want to make it easy on everyone, and if you need something for Friday night do not hesitate to ask.
I will give you my cell as we get closer.

SusanF

03-23-2008, 06:45 PM

I am so hoping to see everyone this time. We have gone the last 3 yrs and just love it. We are just under 2 hrs since we live in a Columbus suburb. I hope all of us that went last year from my Meetup group here can come again. I will get in touch with them and see if they are coming. I know I want a tshirt. CarmensMom may want a shirt. I will check with her or she may see this and pm you herself.

I don't know if we will be there on Friday or not. We usually bring our Shelties also. I have met Kate and Austin and AJ as well as a few other DBB members. I know Lori and Beckie Decker and Anita have set up their xpens under the trees along the roadway just a shot distance from the shelter house. That might be a good place to set up also or between the shelter house and the potties :D

We usually get there pretty early so could help save some space to set up xpens.

longtimecouple1

03-25-2008, 10:57 AM

Susan,
Well, I think a good place would be near the bathrooms <G>.
Seriously, I can't wait to meet you also, I think this will be sooo much fun.

SusanF

03-25-2008, 11:26 AM

Eileen, I agree! :D I like your sense of humor! I'm not sure if Paul & the Shelties will come this year. He doesn't like to leave his "boys" at home and its too far and too long a day for them to be alone. Its always very hot and Apollo & Casey just don't handle it well. There isn't anything for them to do( except we have had some guys, as they stroll by, comment "Look real dogs! Hey(insert wifes name) can we get one of those too?!" :happy030:

longtimecouple1

03-25-2008, 12:57 PM

I think as we get closer I will put up a poll to see how many we have coming, and who, it will be interesting to see how large a group we have.

Anatresia

03-25-2008, 04:14 PM

My mom wants us to go to this with the dachsies and Ariana. I have to think about it. That's a LOT of work- traveling with 2 dogs and a baby. DH was like, "You are SO on your own with that one." LOL.

DixieDoodle

03-25-2008, 07:19 PM

:wavesmile::Sun2::happy030:Thanks Susan for the invite!!!! I would have never looked at this thread if you hadn't pointed it out to me!!!!!
I checked and yes it does look like I am off that weekend! I am about 90% sure we will be there:wahooo:.
I am soooooooo looking forward to reading this thread. I just tried to read the last 2 pages but got so excited when I saw so many DBB'rs trying to attend I just had to respond. I took a couple of minutes to look at the pics from last year and it looks like so much fun!
What a great opportunity for us:happy030:.
</IMG></IMG></IMG></IMG> I will confirm as soon as I am 100% that I don't have to work! Thanks again for the "push" that I needed.

Tucker's Mom

03-25-2008, 07:27 PM

DixieDoodle

03-25-2008, 07:37 PM

:wahooo: Does it mean that Tucker and Dixie will finally get to meet????:cheer: I'm not telling Tucker just yet.....I can't stand that much drooling for the next 4 months.:D
AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Yes, yes, yes:happy030:!!!! I just can't believe how excited I am! Wait until I tell D that T is going to be there!!! She will want to get a massage, trim, makeup, nails, the whole bit being the princess that she is! This is so much fun. And will give me something to look forward to since I don't think we are taking a fam vacation this year due to our fam schedules. Geesh....I'm so excited I can hardly type!:caffeine:

ajers&me

03-25-2008, 09:26 PM

Ok, I was asked by DixieDoodle to put together a list of the potential DBB members attending this years NEOD picnic. Here it is, if I know a SO is coming i added that too:

Longtimecouple1 + hubby
Chanelsmom1
TuckersMom + hubby
Me of course
Ajsmom (my mom)
My brother and his girlfriend
Our family friend Barb (not a member but i have posted pics of Jasmine) and her 2 girls
SirOliversmom
Nicole1590
Anatresia
Julian&Mistymom
Dlltaps
Christena
Doxiemommy3
Neshane
DoxieJoy
SusanF
DixieDoodle + hubby
GirrlsMom
Onebigmickeyfan (lori may be coming, i will still have to get in touch with her to see if she knows)
Luvmygunner (irma we would still love if you could come, but understand completely if you can't)

I think I got everyone, but please let me know if I missed you, I didn't do it intentionally.

Also- if you haven't PM'd me your e-mail address and would like a shirt please PM me by April 1st!

If you don't want a shirt, could you still PM me your e-mail? As the time gets a little closer I will be sending out an invite for a DBB Friday night get together at my parents house (about an hour from Kent).

For those of you who did get shirts, I am starting to work on them again. It looks like the overall cost is going to be about $8-$10 but I will let you know the final figure via e-mail when I have it complete.

Looks like we got a pretty good size group! I am so excited!:cheer:

DixieDoodle

03-25-2008, 09:47 PM

Ok, I was asked by DixieDoodle to put together a list of the potential DBB members attending this years NEOD picnic. Here it is, if I know a SO is coming i added that too:

Longtimecouple1 + hubby
Chanelsmom1
TuckersMom + hubby
Me of course
Ajsmom (my mom)
My brother and his girlfriend
Our family friend Barb (not a member but i have posted pics of Jasmine) and her 2 girls
SirOliversmom
Nicole1590
Anatresia
Julian&Mistymom
Dlltaps
Christena
Doxiemommy3
Neshane
DoxieJoy
SusanF
DixieDoodle
GirrlsMom
Onebigmickeyfan (lori may be coming, i will still have to get in touch with her to see if she knows)
Luvmygunner (irma we would still love if you could come, but understand completely if you can't)

I think I got everyone, but please let me know if I missed you, I didn't do it intentionally.

Also- if you haven't PM'd me your e-mail address and would like a shirt please PM me by April 1st!

If you don't want a shirt, could you still PM me your e-mail? As the time gets a little closer I will be sending out an invite for a DBB Friday night get together at my parents house (about an hour from Kent).

For those of you who did get shirts, I am starting to work on them again. It looks like the overall cost is going to be about $8-$10 but I will let you know the final figure via e-mail when I have it complete.

Looks like we got a pretty good size group! I am so excited!:cheer:

My hubby will be coming also....when I told him about it, he said: Oh, you know if we go we will have to bring home a doxie. I'm just letting him think that there will be some there to adopt/purchase because I told him there were "doxie booths". I don't think he quite understood that they were items to buy....not real doxies.....he is so cute:hug2:, I gotta love him:hearts:.

Tucker's Mom

03-25-2008, 10:39 PM

My hubby will be coming also....when I told him about it, he said: Oh, you know if we go we will have to bring home a doxie. I'm just letting him think that there will be some there to adopt/purchase because I told him there were "doxie booths". I don't think he quite understood that they were items to buy....not real doxies.....he is so cute:hug2:, I gotta love him:hearts:.

Hey - who knows - there may be someone who brings a litter along. I say if your DH is thinking "new puppy" and one that you absolutely adore is available.......go for it. :Sun2:

My hubby, on the other hand, said "we won't be bringing home a puppy from this gathering, will we"!:oops:

DixieDoodle

03-25-2008, 11:03 PM

Hahaha....I'm thinking what your hubby is. If I wasn't the one who has to do most of the housetraining, I would be all for it. Unfortunately for me, housetraining is more or less left up to me. He will let her out but pretty much when "he" thinks about it. Not really on D's schedule.
I'm really looking forward to meeting you:hug2:. And I especially can't wait for T and D to meet. I'm sure it will be love at first sight. I feel like I've known my friends on DBB my entire life but have never met anyone in person.

SusanF

03-26-2008, 07:37 AM

This is shaping up to be the best Kent picnic yet! Lynne, CarmensMom is planning on coming and I am contacting the rest of our meetup group to see who will be going also this year. Last year BeckyP and her DH and Gretta were there as well as my friend Jennifer with her two standard LH babies and we have a couple new people who might be interested in going.

longtimecouple1

03-27-2008, 07:20 AM

Thanks for the list, it gives us an idea of who we'll get to meet, I do hope Irma changes her mind, but I don't think Danielle (DLLTAPS) is coming, she said her husband can't leave work that long, I spoke with her about it at our last meetup a week ago or so, but it will be a great time.

Kate,
You have my e-mail now, and I will send out the check as promised early next week.

I haven't told my husband he's getting a shirt, I'll surprise him when we get to the get together Friday night.

LUVMYGUNNER

03-28-2008, 04:50 PM

Kate I honestly don't think I will make it this year. I have had to have dental work done and we are over 3 thousand dollars alread. Hubby informed me yesterday that he also broke a tooth. I think this will be our dental year.
I'm gonna see if next year, Joann (Lily's mom) might go. They travel a lot, so she might be up for that.
I will miss everyone.:sorry: I still plan on getting a shirt.

ajers&me

03-28-2008, 05:07 PM

We will miss you Irma! But I am sure that we will all take TONS of pics that we will make you feel like you are there.

LUVMYGUNNER

03-28-2008, 05:25 PM

I didn't see her on the list, but Yolanda usualy goes there, to help in the hug-a-dog harness booth.

ajers&me

03-28-2008, 05:31 PM

I didn't see her on the list, but Yolanda usualy goes there, to help in the hug-a-dog harness booth.

Your right, I haven't seen her on much lately. I will PM her and fill her in on the details.

ajers&me

04-14-2008, 08:07 PM

Ok, I sent out a Save the Date tonight for the Friday meetup. If you didn't get one please PM me your e-mail address and I will get it out to you.
I will send out the actual invite closer to the picnic date.

Also, if you are planning on attending the NEOD picnic and would like to come to Friday's meetup (at my parents house) just PM me your e-mail address. All is welcome!!!

Cocoa and Me

04-14-2008, 08:35 PM

ajers&me

04-14-2008, 08:49 PM

::sigh:: Why can't California be on the East Coast?? LOL
I would LOVE :luv: to go to this picnic!!!! Hope you all have a blast. I wish I could meet you all. I got to meet Susan (SusanF) today since she is in SoCal. That's only the second DBB member I've met! :(

Hopefully one day I'll meet more of you! :)

Oh I really hope that one day we will be able to meet. I would love to meet my fellow SS coordinators lol! Anyway you could come out to Ohio in July? You are more then welcome:Sun2:
If you are ever in FL, let me know, we will definitely have to meet!

longtimecouple1

04-15-2008, 09:43 AM

I'm in favor of that, it means no more rotten cold snowy winters :cheer::cheer::cheer:.

On a serious note, Susan is coming, why don't you try to join us.
We'd love to have you with us.

I'm pushing for all to come (don't think Kate's parents want to hear that though, do you? LOL)

ajers&me

04-15-2008, 09:47 AM

I'm pushing for all to come (don't think Kate's parents want to hear that though, do you? LOL)

Hey, I have a HUGE family (I am one of 28 or so grandkids on one side and the oldest of 7 on the other not to mention all the aunts/uncles/cousins/extended family). My parents are used to having a bunch of people at the house if we are having a get together so I am sure they won't mind.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!! :Sun2:

DoxieJoy

04-15-2008, 03:48 PM

[QUOTE=longtimecouple1;558096]It is definite?

drive up to Niagara Falls, my granddaughter has never seen the falls.

Be sure to take her to the Canadian side of the falls. I have seen lots of beautiful sites here in this country but Niagara Falls is my favorite...it is awesome!!! Don't forget your birth certificate to cross the border into Canada...is that what they require???

longtimecouple1

04-16-2008, 01:02 PM

Yes, thank you, we are going to the Canadian side. We actually applied for the passport card for each of us, it's much cheaper than the passport book.
If we need the regular later we can get it, but this is all we need to cross the border by auto, and I have no immediate plans to go anywhere out of the country by air for awhile. I've been there twice, once when about 8 yrs old on family vacation, once with hubby about 12 yrs ago, we went up for the Shaw Festival, and saw the falls, first time hubby had ever seen it. Unfortunately, I got very sick at end of trip and had to rush home, had my gall bladder removed 2 days later. Fun!!

But anyway, thank you, I am looking forward to the whole trip, I have had such fun planning it, and just like our trip to AZ in Feb, it comes and goes so quickly.

longtimecouple1

04-16-2008, 01:03 PM

By the way, will you be going to the picnic and to the meetup at Kate's parents?

NICOLE1590

04-16-2008, 01:06 PM

Kane and I are going There are a bunch of us meeting up the day before, Hope that you can join us!

longtimecouple1

04-16-2008, 01:06 PM

ajers&me

04-16-2008, 04:46 PM

I couldn't find the list to see if you were on it Doxiejoy, but just found it and yes, you are coming.

Has everyone made their reservations? Just curious just how anal I am, that I had to reserve over a month ago. <G>

Luckily for me all I had to do was make my plane reservations and I did that about 2-3 weeks ago. My parents are cool with everything and I am just so excited!!!!!!!!! It will be my first trip home since I moved to FL and I will get to spend it with basically 24 hrs of nothing but dachsies (ok there is sleep in the middle but that doesn't count :D).

longtimecouple1

04-17-2008, 07:35 AM

I am getting very excited, even my husband is really looking forward to it. I just sent for my trip tik from AAA, for the different legs of the trip. I was going to print it online, but it was going to be 92 pgs, so I just printed out the directions from Johnstown to Pittsburgh, and from our hotel to Plum Creek park (via Subway sandwich shop to pick up lunch on the way).
I did have to correct one of my hotel confirmations, they had hubby and I, no mention of my granddaughter or the dogs, so they corrected it and resent it to me Tuesday. So we're all set, now all I need are some summer clothes.
Birthday's coming up, hinted to hubby this morning that I need some shorts for the trip.
I guess we'll be doing a shopping spree next week.

ajers&me

04-17-2008, 09:34 AM

Well I can tell you that Friday is going to be a very long day for me as my plane takes off at 8am, which means my venture home begins Thursday after I leave work (which I will get there early so I can leave early) driving down to Uncle Bob's house. Austin will be staying here over the weekend. I will then get up really early to leave for the airport and fly home. My brother will be picking me up at the airport in Cleveland and we will be off to go get supplies for Friday night. Then its home to setup and wait for everyone. So by Friday night needless to say I am going to be exhausted. Catch a little bit of sleep Friday night and head to the picnic on Saturday. I have Sunday free and then I fly back on Monday. Needless to say its going to be a crazy whirlwind of a trip but since I don't get PTO until I am working 6 months and it will be 1 month short I can't get any more time off. I am working the weekend before I come home and the weekend after I get back so that I don't lose any pay.

Ahh July can't come fast enough I am so excited!!!!

longtimecouple1

04-17-2008, 10:39 AM

I agree that July can't come fast enough, but I thought you were originally going home for a wedding shower, or have I got that mixed up with somebody else?
But remember I told you, if there's anything I can do to help, I'm available.
As we get closer I'll give you my cell phone # to call me if you need me for anything, or to pick up anything.
I'll be in the area anyway, glad to do whatever I can to assist. I obviously can't cook, I'm in a motel room, but happy to pick up anything you need or forget when you're shopping.
And after all, the picnic's only till 5, you'll still have Saturday night to chill out.

ajers&me

04-17-2008, 11:01 AM

I agree that July can't come fast enough, but I thought you were originally going home for a wedding shower, or have I got that mixed up with somebody else?

Nope thats me, the shower is Saturday night after the picnic :faint:

ajers&me

04-20-2008, 08:15 PM

Any one who wants a shirt for the picnic and hasn't previously contacted me, please PM me your size (and e-mail address).

I will be going to get the shirts on Tuesday since I have it off.

Thanks!!!

chanelsmom1

04-21-2008, 09:04 AM

Kate,
How's the logo change going? This is me, Eileen, by the way, I'm on Ally's signin because I got locked out and can't get back in. I e-mailed Bob today to tell him the temp password isn't working. Hopefully hear from him soon.
I was having withdrawal, so I got Ally to sign me in so I could at least take a look at what was happening while I was away (so to speak)
Eileen

ajers&me

04-21-2008, 04:50 PM

I will have to check with Chrissie to see how it is coming along.

Christena

04-25-2008, 07:27 PM

Okay I made our reservation tonight. We are staying at the Days Inn in Canton. We have friends who live on Atwood Lake and will visit with them while we are there and this will be about half way in between. Can't wait to meet everybody. Can anybody tell me how to find out about vendor information?

ajers&me

04-25-2008, 08:04 PM

I know that Dachshund Delights is always there. DRNA is there too selling dachshund items. They haven't added the info for this years picnic to their website yet so there may be info when they put it up.

Here's the website:
www.neodachs.org

longtimecouple1

04-27-2008, 02:24 PM

Christena,
I went into the website that Kate gave you and joined, that way I figure when the list comes out I'll find out early. I know Colleen Dundeen is supposed to be there along with Ann Fanto, who happens to be a friend of a member of my dachshund usa group I belong to.

onebigmickeyfan

05-01-2008, 06:58 PM

will definetly be there. Need to get my reservations set. Really didn't like the days inn, didn't much like the motel 6 across the street either. Sooo I will be looking for a better place. Anyone have any info on other hotels in the area that takes dogs? Looking forward to seeing everyone. Guess I am lucky I got my Austin fix already huh. Will definetly miss the Blazeman family. Dont know which fur kids I will be bringing yet.

longtimecouple1

05-01-2008, 08:43 PM

Lori,
Please don't tell me that about the Days Inn, that's where we are staying.
It looked ok, according to trip advisor, actually for the ones that take dogs, it had the best rating of all of them.

I look forward to seeing you. Actually I thought you were bringing all 10, that's what Katie told me in her last e-mail anyway.

July can't come soon enough for me!
I wish they'd put the flyer up on the website so we can see who will be there for vendors.

longtimecouple1

05-02-2008, 07:47 AM

Christena,
Is that the one on Edson Rd? If so that's where we are staying also.
Maybe we'll be neighbors.
Eileen

yolanda

05-02-2008, 10:12 AM

The Days Inn on Edison Road is the pits and that is being very polite. I will never stay there again.

If I can make it this year and I am hoping to, I will probably go a little further out to a nice hotel.

Yes, DRNA will have a fund raising booth there as always.

longtimecouple1

05-02-2008, 10:22 AM

I look forward to meeting you Yolanda. I checked on Trip Advisor and it seemed ok, well, I'm not going to change now, it's just 2 nights.
I'm not looking for fancy, and I've checked it out and it's at least cleaner than some.
It's hard to find hotels for a decent price that will take 2 dogs.

ajers&me

05-04-2008, 01:37 PM

I have 99% of the shirts done (just waiting on one member to get back to me so I know what to put on theirs). Here's the evidence:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3398.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3394.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3396.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3397.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3395.jpg

And a pic of my brothers shirt which I personally find hilarious:
Front:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3391.jpg
Back:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Chef2bK/IMG_3392.jpg

If you look close enough there is another surprise, but can anyone guess what it is? (Tucker's mom can't guess!!! She already knows).

For those I am mailing (Luvmygunner and DLLTAPS) yours will be in the mail as soon as I can get to the post office. Everyone else, I will be bringing yours home with me and handing them out at the Friday get together or if you can't make it, Saturday at the picnic.

67 more days!!

DixieDoodle

05-04-2008, 02:12 PM

Yes, I know....should I tell you? I don't want to spoil it for the others though.
AND....the shirts are AWESOME!!!! Great job:cheer:

ajers&me

05-04-2008, 02:25 PM

Yes, I know....should I tell you? I don't want to spoil it for the others though.
AND....the shirts are AWESOME!!!! Great job:cheer:

You can if you want to, but if you want to hold off and wait and see if the others can figure it out thats up to you.

Thanks! I had a good time making them, now I just have to wait until July (like everyone else).

Tucker's Mom

05-04-2008, 06:59 PM

Ooohhhh, Kate, they look fantastic!! Great work!! Thanks again for all that you do. You are a sweet:hearts:.

And I didn't tell Cathy the secret - honest!!!:D

longtimecouple1

05-04-2008, 07:55 PM

I guess I'm not observant, I'll have to wait to read the answer.

longtimecouple1

05-04-2008, 07:58 PM

Is the logo updated? There's a dachshie in a pink tutu on the shirt that I don't see above.

DixieDoodle

05-04-2008, 08:24 PM

:wahooo:I think I see my shirt on the upper right hand corner!!!! It says: "Get a LONG little doggie"! And, is that my husbands shirt on the upper middle???
"Get a LONG little doggie".....Get it??? :happy030:

Christena

05-05-2008, 08:56 AM

The logo is changed. Not totally new but some new pics and some of the original pics have moved. More space in the bottom center of it; slightly new shape may be a better way to say that.

We are staying at the Days Inn on Convenience Circle in Canton. It is difficult to find anyplace reasonable that will take more than one dog. We first thought of the Motel 6 in New Philadelphia since that is closer to where our friends live but they would only take 1. Days Inn seemed to be the main chain that didn't say only one or be like "WHAT!" when we said we were bringing 3. Just the $10 a night charge per dog and of course they expect them not to bark all the time. Even our friends aren't comfortable with us bringing three; they live on a farm and have never had an indoor dog at all. BTW- My friend needs prayers, she fell last week on a step in the house and broke her foot, wrist and elbow. She is a beautician with her own shop and will be out of work for 8 weeks; she has a couple of people who will come in and help her out part time to keep the business going. They work for her when she goes on vacation or at really busy times like if she has a wedding or prom day.

My hubby is working on some new wood projects with a dachsie theme- line carvings, leash holders, pull toys, and will have a vendor booth set up. Any ideas for items? PM me; he is open to ideas. He wasn't sure if he wanted to at first but we emailed with Karen and he decided to go for it.

We are so excited! We got the stroller on Sat and the dogs love it; I think it will be really helpful especially since ours do not like a lot of strangers touching them or being around other dogs when they are on a leash. They can see out and people can see them without direct contact.

ajers&me

05-05-2008, 04:54 PM

The logo has been changed! I was able to get the old one e-mailed to me and I redid it Friday night. Got a few more of our current puppers in it. Now I am just waiting for my uncle to replace the new one with the old one. :D

Christena- thats cool that your hubby is making wooden items for dachsies (and their hoomans).

Also, an update, they are working on this years flyer and it will hopefully be posted on their website by next week.

Man, July can't come soon enough!!!

longtimecouple1

05-06-2008, 11:24 AM

When I looked the logo just looked different.

They look terrific Kate. and I did read that the flyer is in process of being readied.

I can't wait till July 11&12.

SusanF

05-15-2008, 01:40 PM

Gosh Kate its been so busy I haven't had a chance to get on here lately but I wanted to let you know I love the shirts and can't wait to see everyone. A new member of our Meetup group here is interested in coming so I will keep her posted on the happenings. She signed up for the DBB yesterday and needs to learn how to navigate it.

Once things settle down here I will see what the plan is for July and see what happens as to whether we come early or not.

ajers&me

05-15-2008, 02:34 PM

Oh thank you Susan. I had a good time doing them. I hope you can come up for Friday night, I think everyone is going to have a great time. Your friend who just joined is more then welcome to come too!! If she would like a shirt too, I have a few supplies left--you can just have her PM me or you can give her my e-mail address to get in contact with me.

:cheer::cheer:57 more days:cheer::cheer: