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BPO Get Together Forum => Meet & Greet BPOers => : jabear April 20, 2005, 06:00:05 PM
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Calling all California members....I would love to find out who lives in the state so that we could try and get a BBQ or something going this summer so that we can meet and let our dogs play together. I know that finding cool people with large breed dogs is sometimes hard to do (for me anyways). SO, if you live here and would be interested, let me and Bear know!
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Ohh getting jealous now, CA is a tad bit too far for me, I am in NC. But I agree, it is real hard to meet people that dont think you are a total nut. I used to have Danes and now different breeds, but I think I have heard it all, from people asking me what I was going to do with my danes when I had my first child!!!! (noone asked me what I was going to do with my first human baby when I was expecting the sescone) to people looking at my dogs asking "do they live indoors" and when I say that they do, and mostly hog the bed and pillow too, they just shake their heads and look at me with petty, as if I am probably not totally well "put together up there". I guess we are a special breed :>) But since you are way too far away. I'll go ahead and ask people in NC and SC if they would like to have a get together in the summer.
Marit
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I live in So.Cal but have a cabin and a daughter in No.Cal. It would be fun to get together. Name a time and place and I'll try to do it! Cowboy (newf) loves to play and we are hopefully picking up a Newf puppy (Chester) in a week. He's had some trouble passing his heart test but the breeder assures me he'll pass at 10 weeks. Fingers crossed!
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We live in No.Cal. the real north near the Oregon border. My youngest son goes to school an lives in Sacramento. Have been planning a visit now that Donner pass should be clearing up although it snowed here yesterday. Would love to know the time and place and meet some of these great puppies and people I've been reading about. We have very few Giant Breeds up here. Mostly herding and hunting dogs. I think Sas and Seamus are 2 of the 4 St.s in Lassen County. Just have to say how much I love your web site. I was a member of a few St. groups but they were so political and got really nasty about breeding. The pictures are the best and the fact that these puppies all seem to be as spoiled as mine. I know about the "not put together to tight" My couch is disgusting with hair and doggie dirt on the arms from Sas's head and the fact that they sleep with me just horrifies some people lol. Oh well, they don't get the love I do from these babies. Thanks for the invite. connolly, (really Marifrances)
We are in Janesville, outside of Susanville about 1 1/2 hrs from Reno.
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This could be great fun! Our cabin is at Lake Almanor...so anyplace around that area this summer would be perfect! Those of us that love our giants are a different breed (pun intended!) My family has offered to get me fitted with a straight-jacket because I take my Newf EVERYWHERE with me. We meet the most interesting people that way! ;D
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Yeah! Metting you & your dogs would be a real dream come true for all 3 of us (me, Michael & Bear). I also have a few people who would like to join in who are regular friends of us. Now...what summer month should we try for?
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=(^ - ^ )= I live in Southern California too! Although, I'd love to one day own a Great Dane. This summer, probably in late July, I'm going to be getting my Dobermann puppy (is very excited)!
I think it would be pretty cool to get together. Early August would be best for me. June would be okay but I'll have school and no puppy! July, I'm going to Canada!
I'd love to meet everyone and their dogs!
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Awesome! I'm a teacher so I think August would be great too!
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A big playdate meet-n-greet. How fun!
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If I could meet you all I would but we will be out of the state for most of the summer. Have fun though.
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i live in San Diego and would love to let my dane play. as i said she is a 2 month old beautiful brindle dane. OH so cute! let me know when and where and if its close we/i will go. see i have a hubby along with 5 kids so it will have to be close so they dont drive me crazy on the way..haha. sounds like a great idea!
ANGEL
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Angel,
You are a very busy person with a dog and 5 human children. WOW! I'm thinking that because our state is so huge that we might have to split the playdate party into 2- one for S.CA and one for N.CA. What do you think?
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You know I'm interested about a Cali meet up, we'll talk about it more at the Specialty!
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That is such a great idea. I live in SF but driving is not a prob:) Although mY doggy is not "big" yet. heheh. Its a GSD Puppy :)
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Hi there,
We're new as of today, but live in the So.Cal North County area, and think the meeting is a great idea. Is there a dog park that would accomodate them, allow them to run, and allow everyone to picnic/barbecue around? The Carlsbad area has a tiny plot of dirt that's fenced in, but another idea might be Dog Beach in Oceanside. Barbecue, and frolic for dogs & people? There's one in Del Mar also, but it's a bit more restrictive. The Oceanbeach area is more dog oriented then people oriented, while the Del Mar has specific off leash times...?
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Oooops, sorry for the typo...I meant the Dog Beach in OceanBEACH...w e live by OceanSIDE(runny fingers)
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Wow! Thats an awesome idea. We've been to the dog beach in Ventura & Hunington... it was really cool. Welcome and thanks for the idea...bbq, dogs & a beach. What could be more perfect?
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i actually have a dane,chihuahua,cat and 2 birds along with my 5 human baby's. oh ya my hubby too so that makes 6 human baby's..LOL
this cali get together sounds great to me. lets set a date for the North and Southern Ca ppl. we should ALL get together at some point and have a big get together. couple times a year maybe? who knows but i think it will be neat!
ANGEL
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That would be totally awesome IMO!
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I want to live in California >:(
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:) this sounds like so much fun. i live in
29 palms, ca
about 50 mi from palm springs, ca
about 110 mi from los angeles
about 70 mi from loma linda
about 60 mi from the apple valley area
i am owned by a X-Large smooth-coated collie
yes, X-Large, he is 29" at the shoulders and
weighs from 105 - 115, he like to eat too, hehe.
anxiously awaiting
melody harris/F/55/
whisper/M/5yr/SDIT/collie and my bestest buddy
(http://)(http://)
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I am jealous too! I lived in Ca for 18 years, Modesto. But my husband is a pirate (according to my father) and moved me away to MN when I was 18! 13 years later I am still here and loving it!
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i live in LA and TOTALLY WANNA GET TOGETHER!
when and where is this going to happen?
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Sometime in August. I'm thinking early August in the evening by water. Where in LA do you live Nickerbooker? We're gonna visit Saint Mommy & Cassie on our way to LA this weekend. Maybe we can squeeze you in on Saturday???
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i live in burbank!
that would be totally fun! i work so you would ahve to tell me what time so i could get off....
august would be great! maybe my dog will look like a st by that time and i wont have to hang my head in shame! no im kidding...i proud of my bulldog no matter what he looks like!
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I'm in N. CA...Bay Area. If anyone decides to set up a play date in the area - let me know. Hopefully Maxi and I will be able to make it.
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I am confused. Is it going to be a north Cali event or south Cali or both? Also when you guys say ocean beach is it sunset ocean beach in san francisco? :)
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Since the state is so large it would probably just be easier to have 2 seperate events unless we just want to pick one location and have people drive which is totally possible too. I've never heard of that beach in San Francisco but that sounds great! I've never been that far north with Bear so it's up to the No. Cal people to decide. I've been to several beaches in So. Cal so what ever the majority wants is cool too.
It's whatever and whereever you want to do. I just want to bring my husband and dog and have a blast with fellow members!
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Dog Beach in Huntington Beach is pretty easy to get to... also, Long Beach has a "dog beach" one Saturday a month, I think. Dockweiller Beach (under the LAX flight path :() is another possibliity since the City Council is thinking of allowing dogs there...
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Hello How cute! We have a 5mo!she is Great,and a poodle'sthey are old,how would she do if we got another saint puppy?they are a great Breed i love them,How would do will out her breed alone?too?thanks may!!!! ???
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Ocean Beach in San Francisco is unfortunately not a dog friendly beach. Right next to it is Fort Funston, which is basically another huge beach and it is where you can take your dog off leash. It might be an ideal spot for the Nor Cal get together. Not only could we have a big space for dogs to play, people could spend a day in one of the best cities in the World. There's Golden Gate Park, Chrissy Field, the Embarcadero and so much more to do with your doggie. Yes, I'm biased because I live in the Bay Area, but regardless of where the chosen spot is, there's going to be a lot of people who would have to drive several hours to attend. SO, I'm thinking why not San Francisco? It is an International destination and there's so much to do. Imagine walking your Big Dog across the Golden Gate Bridge? How cool would that be! The view is going to be obstructed soon by a proposed suicide barrier and the bridge will not be the same, so it might be something people want to do before it changes. Also, I saw there's a lot of non-Californians who would love to attend. If it was at San Francisco, they could make a weekend trip out of it, maybe even go up to the Wine Country. I grew up in Napa and I could be a good winery tour guide. Just a thought, what do the rest of you think?
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Hey I'm in Ryan.
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well, you just sold me on san fran! really am not up for the drive, and probably wont be able to come once the date is set since the dogs wont fit in the back of my car at the same time (I NEED A TRUCK, WHO WANTS TO GIVE ME A TRUCK!), but i want to come anyway!!!!!! IT SOUNDS LIKE SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE NOW THAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT IT!
i'll have to attend the no cal and so cal events!
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Hello,maybe you could help me i have a saint she is 5mo,old is great her name is maggie,and i was thinking of getting another? how will she ack? it will middle of 8/5 she 7mos tihen we just lost a dog it was sad,i love the saints it is so great so does my husband,but don't if he wants another,i do think it would be good for her? what do you think i have her on shed off it helps,my breeder is having pups,?they would get along so good is this true?? ??? ::)thanks help me talk this into my husband ??? ;)may :o
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Hey Nickerbokker, if you really, really want to come you could rent a truck. Hertz rents pickups for pretty good prices. Although, you do live in Burbank so you might want to opt for the So Cal meeting. The Hwy. 5 drive is nothing for me now, I have done it so many times that driving the 7-8 hoursit takes is nothing. I'm going to do it in 2 weeks, Novato to Temecula, OUCH! It's a straight shot for the most part so it's no big dea and I'll have Drake with mel. We'll eat tons of Beef Jerky and load up on Mt. Dew - well, he won't drink that. How scary, a Newf jacked up on Caffeine!
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Hey Nickerbokker, if you really, really want to come you could rent a truck. Hertz rents pickups for pretty good prices. Although, you do live in Burbank so you might want to opt for the So Cal meeting. The Hwy. 5 drive is nothing for me now, I have done it so many times that driving the 7-8 hoursit takes is nothing. I'm going to do it in 2 weeks, Novato to Temecula, OUCH! It's a straight shot for the most part so it's no big dea and I'll have Drake with mel. We'll eat tons of Beef Jerky and load up on Mt. Dew - well, he won't drink that. How scary, a Newf jacked up on Caffeine!
i will think about it! i totally could rent a truck! i could just come up for the whole weekend i guess, the kids would LOVE IT.....althoug h i would have to get doggles first!
the newf jacked up on caffenie comment made me choke on my spit!
if the event happens soon, i'll be there!
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Stay tuned for more details- we should have a decisive meeting place in No. & So. Cal by the end of the week!
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Hi, well Ft. Funston beach sounds great. I would love to get out of the heat of Fresno for a day. Are there any hotels or motels in the area that don't cost an arm and a paw ???.
Oh yes, my daughter's fiancee is a captain, not a chief like I originally said and he works at Novato Station #1. Yes, I bet a Novato fireman has a chusie job, however, he thinks it is like "Ladder 49" so I better not say anything.
I can't believe they are doing that to the bridge. How stupid. They will just find someplace else to jump and we will lose a national icon. ughh
Peggy
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if we have a so cal get together.....i got another person with 2 beautiful pooches to join us! she wont drive up to SF, but she'll do it down here.....
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Ok....August.. ..the beginning....f irst So. Cal then No. Cal. How does that sound?
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YEAH....it sounds like a perfect plan! i cant wait!
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August is perfect, we'll be around for that. Hopefully it won't coincide with the 17th, our Anniversary or Labor Day. But we'll have to wait and see
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aww man i live in south jersey althought chance would love to play but i dont think my five kids would be so happy being couped up in a minivan an chance just might decide the cushions were edible lol have fun
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So how do these dates sound....
Southern Ca BBQ- July 30, 2005 @ 1:00 p.m.- Hunington Beach
Northern CA BBQ- August 6, 2005 @ 1:00 p.m.- Fort Funston
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OMG THATS SO SOON!!!!!!!! date and place is perfect, but am i still allowed to come...ya know, being the mutant that i now am?
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Of course! How could we have a party without you, Cody, and the little devil??? ;D Without you there it wouldn't be a party Nicki. Plus, I need someone who can hang with me during adult beverage time.
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right on. i'll have to bring some girlfriends though so they can make sure the kids get home safe :P
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Hey Jaime, August 7th sounds great. I think we will be able to make that, it's Pearl Harbor day, is there any significance? Probably not... Maybe after the beach, we could do a Big Dog walk en masse across the Golden Gate? That would be fun. And adult beverages time? Nice! I'll bring the Brass Monkey and Boone's Strawberry Hill. YUM! :P
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SSSOOOOOOO jealous - you guys have tons of fun - and an adult beverage for me too!!!! I will have to bbq in the back yard and have a barley pop with the kids at the pond across the street and think of all of you on the beach while I am stuck in Oklahoma!!!!
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You girls suck! I am so jealous! Maybe I'll pack the car up and head down there? Who knows? Now that I don't have to work I can do anything I want to ;D You all will have so much fun and you better take lots of pictures and make a link so that we can all see the First Annual BPO Dog Meet and Greet!
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That would be awesome Nat! How far are you from Ca?
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Hello, John and I will try to join you in N. CA with Tank and Sadie. By then Sadie's pups will have been weaned and she can join in the fun.
G.
5 days left! Sadie looks like a blimp, the poor girl :-\
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Jabear, I'm up in Vancouver, WA right across the bridge from Portland, OR! But it will be summer and I need an excuse to travel right? Don't hold me to though! I really want to come so bad :-\
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OH YOU HAVE TOOOOOO!!!!
IT'LL BE SOOOO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!
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I know....you have to come. You can't be that far away...a few hours right?We'd love to actually meet you and the family.
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oh so much fun! you HAVE HAVE HAVE to come! i will not accept anything else!
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stop making me jealous.... :'(
i wish i could be with you guys!!!!!
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Have your people talk to my people. I just always wanted to say that! I will see what I can plan out to get down there and stuff. I think it would be an adventure! And if I had real pics of me with all of you, my family wouldn't think you are in my imagination anymore! Okay, you're getting me excited!
Gotta go watch GH for now. Be back at 3!
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I'm sure Nicki has "people" who can talk for her...but as for me, we just want you out here!
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Count me in, too! I live in Napa Valley, about 1 1/2 hours from SF!! =) I'm up for meeting other big dogs & their people! Perhaps an email group should be set up so that we can just email each other directly?
If anyone is interested in coming up here, there is a nice dog park in Napa that has a large, fenced area for off-leash play (as well as many dog-friendly hotels & restuarants) and trails for hiking!
Jenn & Bo
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Sounds awesome Jenn! Can't wait til August!
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AWwwwwwwwwwwww wwwwwwwwwww... .....I wish I could come! But, I'm in Indiana...that's really far! And, I'll be headed back to school then!
Hmm....maybe I'll have to throw a mid-west get-together!!!!!
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If anybody wants to meet my dogs, I'll pay for the beer and food :D
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A midwest get-together would be AWESOME! I am not that far from Indiana. Ship sha wanna is about 3 hours from me. Northern Indiana that is.
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We'll be close enough Fuzzy so you need to come to meet us in August...unles s you want to drive to Fresno where we are. There are lots of big dogs in you area though with very cool parents...you are lucky!
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Count me in, too! I live in Napa Valley, about 1 1/2 hours from SF!! =) I'm up for meeting other big dogs & their people! Perhaps an email group should be set up so that we can just email each other directly?
If anyone is interested in coming up here, there is a nice dog park in Napa that has a large, fenced area for off-leash play (as well as many dog-friendly hotels & restuarants) and trails for hiking!
Jenn & Bo
Hey CaliPyr, what dog park are you talking about? Allston Park in Napa? I'm not aware of any other parks in Napa. That's an OK dog park, but it's a mess! There's no grass so they have to play on dirt and wood chips which usually is no big deal unless you have a long haired dog.
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Yes, Allston is the park I was referring to. I don't think it's that bad...consider ing that there are few alternatives for contained play in our area. I think that people have worked hard to make the park nice for everyone, and although Bo does get dirty while she's there, she always ends up having a good time & expending some of her excess puppy energy! Are you from the area? If you've got a suggestion for another park, I'd love to hear about it...I'm always up for a new dog park adventure!
Jenn
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Hey, Lin-
I'm like..um...I think about an hour from Shipshewanna? I'm between Chicago and South Bend.
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No Way! That's pretty close. :) Let me know if there is a midwest get together soon. That would be fun.
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Cool, I definitely will. Who else is on here from the Midwest, do ya know?
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No...but I've seen a few people from Indiana. We could post something for MIDWEST though and find out.
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True. Not a bad idea. Especially since I've got a great dog-beach here. Ever been to the beaches around here?
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No. I do want to take the girls to the beach not too far from here though.
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Being in Sonoma, we would be up for either Fort Fun or Allston Park. Is August 7 really the day?
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I live in San Diego and would to get together.
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Yah! The more the merrier. Maybe Grumpy can follow you up Fcsantos since she is in SD too.
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Yeah, I am down here too, fcsantos... What part of San Diego?
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I live in the Granite Hills Area. U?
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Allied Gardens... Hi, neighbor!
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I'm in Orange County and would love to participate in a get together.
I noticed that you were suggesting 1:00 PM on July 30th.
Might I make a suggestion: Our big doggies would have a hard time handling the heat at that time of day. Plus, if you are wanting to meet at Huntington Beach Dog Beach ... there would be absolutely NO PARKING that time of day. I would suggest that the meeting be earlier or much later in the day.
Hope to meet you all soon. Barb and Samson
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Great suggestion Barb, I think that later would be better since some people (like me) are going to be driving a ways to get there. How is 6-7?
Oh, and I am so glad that you are going to meet us there! Woohoo!!
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Yes we are close. Hello neighbor.
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<how's 6 or 7?>
That time would probably be MUCH better ... MUCH cooler anyway !!!
Provided that it works out for everyone else.
Barb
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We are in Newport Beach!
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WooHoo! The more the merrier. This is going to be so much fun! I can't wait!!
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I just found this website.... New to the Group.
Noticed the San Diego people. We live in Tierrasanta, anyone close?
We have a larger dog, but with small paws!
Looking for the right Great Dane, we would love to own one.
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Come and join us at the end of the month! We would love to meet you OurMic.
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I'm in East County/granite hills.
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OurMic - Allied Gardens, here.
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It is almost time people so get ready for directions to the locations and a great time together!! I can't wait to meet you all.
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:'( Cowboy and Chester and I are SO sad that we aren't going to get to meet everyone at the end of the month. We will be at the other end of the state (Lake Almanor, anyone?)...so start planning a reunion so we can come later in the fall???!!!!
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I am a bit lost where and when is this gathering happening? I have not looked at this subject in a while.
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Yes, I need details so that I can decide if I am coming with the Hellboy, um, I mean Ranger, or without!
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Hmmm...it is soon and SOMEONE has not gotten me the information I requested! ::) But once I get it I will email everyone and let you know the specifics. Hold on and hang in there because the fun in coming soon!
And Newflvr, don't worry..we will be meeting many times in the future I am sure!
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i'll do it tomorrow! %$^$#& ^@#%^@#%^ #^#@
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I try not to read this thread because I am SO jealous so I have decided this thread bites!...lol...& Nickers, your words are so eloquent!...lol! ;D :D & I love that about you!!!! ;D
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OK ... so what is the final consensus? When & Where?
Barbara & Samson
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Here are the final dates although the heat is making me want to reconsider a drive anywhere.
Southern Ca BBQ- July 30, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m.- Hunington Beach
Northern CA BBQ- August 6, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m.- Fort Funston
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i'll do it tomorrow! %$^$#& ^@#%^@#%^ #^#@
Nick, I thought you were a advocate of a PG site! Your asterix, pound, percent and dollar signs really offend me. ;D Look forward to the big meetup at Fort Funston. The only issue that may arise is, believe it or not, it may be really cold, foggy and windy at 7 PM. I know it's July and Summertime but this is San Francisco and you know what Mark Twain said about summers here. Don't mean to throw a monkey wrench into things but I thought we were going to meet earlier in the day? Just something to think about, I'll be there regardless of the time.
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I wish I could go but I am up here in Canada. Although CA isn't that far from where I am. Anyone want to come up to Edmonton? How about a winter get togeather???? yeah don't think that will go over well huh?
Nina
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Sheesh....I foeget about all of the other factors involved which why I need those of you who live in these meeting places to help! Remember that I live in the valley where my skin is melting off as I write this! ;D
Okay.....for the Hunington BBQ the time stays at 7 and for the Fort Funston BBQ shall we keep it at 1???
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Sorrr-eeey! I don't mean to mess things up, I just thought it would be good to mention. If it's foggy there, it's going to be like that all day. Darn Bay Area with all it's Micro-climates! >:( But it still might be better to meet a 1 PM, I'm all for that! Anybody else? Since I'm back from Fiji, I'll try to get any helpful info on the meeting place to make this as easy as possible for everybody attending. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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No problem at all and no need to apologize. I know it takes a while to get back "reality" after a vacation like you had! ;D I just wish that I could remember to take all the x-factors into account. I forget! ;) Whatever time, whatever the weather, however long we have to drive....we'll be there!
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Hey I'm in Janesville outside of Susanville and go to Lake Almanor all the time, in fact I rented a cabin there last year so my son could go to work and still have a vacation. Was a little odd having a vacation only 40 minuets from home but I love the lake. Actually I get my hair cut there. It was 100 there today, my best friend works across from the golf course. Hope it cools off for you and the pups. My poor Saints are just dying.When are you coming up??? Connolly
feel free to email me!
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We'll be up in Almanor next Sunday for the next couple of weeks. Is there a place that we could let the dogs run????
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Haven't been here in a while... wow.... :o Anyway.. Can I come to this party? Who is going and what is the set time I am a bit confusused? ;D
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This sounds like a blast! Grace will not have all of her shots until Aug. 2, 2006 so well have to miss out this time around.
We live in Simi Valley (Ventura County) and work in Burbank.
I am originally from the East Bay near SF so are up there alot too...
Jen
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I would definitely love to meet all the nor-cal BPO'ers @ Fort Funston. I definitely agree that anytime after 5 is going to be a bit cold even for SF. 1:00 pm or earlier would definitely be awesome.