Anyone up for a meeting sometime in the next couple of months? Maybe a picnic or a BBQ? We could meet someplace centrally loctaed or we would be up for hosting a BBQ at our place. We have 2-1/2 acres fenced for dogs at our house. PM us if you are interested.

Sounds like fun - do you think I can magically move Wisconsin over to Colorado? :D

i'm down! i pm'ed you.

Count me in! Around Junish? My entire family is flocking here from Ohio for Graduation in May. ^^;; SAVE ME.

Lol, I have your number and email. Do you have mine? I can't remember....

Originally posted by jackyscott
Sounds like fun - do you think I can magically move Wisconsin over to Colorado? :D

You and Scott and Georgia and Zeus are welcome ANYTIME!!!

Road Trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How many hours is that from here??? I WANT TO COME!! ;)

According to Mapquest it is 13 hours, 2 minutes by time and 817 miles from Vegas to our house. Mapquest routes it through Denver, which is weird, but I think it is about 12 hours or so going through Durango and Phoenix - could be wrong. Either way it is one really long day or two easy ones. And it goes without saying that we would love to have you!

Yes Miss Lisa! Come on out!! ^__^

Through Denver? Ok, that's kinda odd. Maybe because its a more recognized place to people who don't live here?

:cry2: Sonny & Cher says ..."Why does everyone have to live so far away ?"

"We miss out on all the fun !" :cry2:

Originally posted by henneberry
:cry2: Sonny & Cher says ..."Why does everyone have to live so far away ?"

"We miss out on all the fun !" :cry2:

As they say on "The Price Is Right": COME ON DOWN!

Always wanted to see the midwest states...but taking dogs across the border probably entails huge amounts of paper work.

And Oh..this deters me a bit. Sudbury, ON to Falcon, CO

Total Est. Time: 31 hours, 15 minutes

Total Est. Distance: 1750.39 miles

The longest I ever drove in one shot is 18 hours. LOL and I never even left the province. We got lots of space here in Canada.

I feel a few cliches coming on:
A journey of 1750.39 miles begins with the first step. :drive
No guts, no glory. :cool:

Anyway you and anyone else on the board are welcome. :dance:
We are just beginning to put it together, but we have already confirmed one HUGE suprise. :brow:

Again, for anyone interested, just PM us or post here. More details will follow . . .

Hmmm - I believe it's 17 some hours from my house to Colorado Springs - is that close to you guys? Road trip? Did someone say road trip? Well-when the date is set let us know - I feel a vacation coming up.....

Boy, talk about some road trip. I just checked Mapquest. :drive

Total Est. Time: 24 hours, 13 minutes
Total Est. Distance: 1561.26 miles


Wish we could come. :(


What's the HUGE surprise????

The tenative date for the Colorado Lab Chat Board BBQ at our place is Saturday June 26, 2004. Time will be determined later - but it will kinda be an all day thing. :D

The HUGE suprise? If we told, it wouldn't be a suprise!

I'm coming!:D Will be there around June 20 - 28! Can't wait!:p:

Miss Lisa, I have driven from Denver to Vegas a thousand times - it is about 12 hours, depending on how fast you drive. I've done it in 11 before but thats my best time.

The last weekend in June is the anniversary of the weekend we got Isabelle from the puppy rescue - how awesome!!

Originally posted by Neonshrk
I'm coming!:D Will be there around June 20 - 28! Can't wait!:p:


Now y'all know the HUGE suprise!!! Neonshrk is the special guest! :D

Ok, I just couldn't stand it any longer....I had to go to mapquest as well.

You are 1,271 miles away...19.5 hours. I wish I could come...you guys sound like you're going to have a blast! I just don't think it will work with a 12 week old puppy. Maybe next year!

Wow - Neonshark is going! Someone deserves a trophy for the furthest distance traveled! Hope you guys take lots of pictures!

Originally posted by gailg
You are 1,271 miles away...19.5 hours. I wish I could come...you guys sound like you're going to have a blast! I just don't think it will work with a 12 week old puppy. Maybe next year!
Wow - Neonshark is going! Someone deserves a trophy for the furthest distance traveled! Hope you guys take lots of pictures!

19.5 hours? No problem - you all will have PLENTY of time to come on down after the Northwest Get Together on the 13th!!
:D :D :D

I hope to meet as many members as possible so those who can make it, please do try!:D :D

HOW COOL Neonshrk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, ok, now I can't wait, this is going to be so much fun!! ^__^

gailg - you said your husband wanted to get a camper.
This would be a good first trip using it!!! :)

. . . we have confirmed Trakker and HuntersMom, Isabelle, Dahlia and LessLethargic, Earnest and Mixedupdog and Neonshrk. Workin' on a few others - c'mon people now! Gonna be a good time.
:D

We're gonna have loads of fun! I'm gonna be taking lots of photos so bring your smiles!:D I want some group shots;)

Originally posted by HarleyMoose
gailg - you said your husband wanted to get a camper.
This would be a good first trip using it!!! :)

Believe me, he's still talking about it!:rolleyes: I don't know when he plans to get it. I would LOVE to go! I'm concerned, however, about traveling with a puppy that would only be 12 weeks old. He won't have all of his shots. :(

Originally posted by Calley's Family
. . . we have confirmed Trakker and HuntersMom, Isabelle, Dahlia and LessLethargic, Earnest and Mixedupdog and Neonshrk. Workin' on a few others - c'mon people now! Gonna be a good time.
:D

Yay! We've got a great group so far, lets see how many we can add to it!

John and Jeannie, kinda far in advance, but if you need me to bring anything and/or come early to set up, let me know!

Thanks for your offer, Stacey. We're sure we will be taking you up on it! :D It's going to be a good time for our dogs and us for sure!

This sounds like SO much fun!!! You guys are going to have lots of laughs and plenty of stories to share... don't forget to post all of the pictures with captions!!

:drive


Way to go Neonshrk! That is so cool that you can make the trip too!

Wouldn't miss it for anything!:D Friends may come and go, but memories last a lifetime:angel:

Neonshrk, I assume your lady labs won't be making the trip...:( but it will be great to meet you! I'm in - haven't been paying attention to this section and missed the PM too!

Jack and Bower will be in heaven with 2.5 acres and dogs everywhere!!! it will be interesting to see how the dogs get along.

Heather

Originally posted by labracadabra
Jack and Bower will be in heaven with 2.5 acres and dogs everywhere!!! it will be interesting to see how the dogs get along.

It is gonna be GREAT! We are planning some lab-centric and people-centric stuff and will include plenty of just hanging out time. Details to follow!!
Our property is quite dog safe and has been tested by Calley, Sebastian and many of the neighbor dogs on play days. Got one little enhancement to do at the gate to block a very determined dog from getting in our out, but that will be done and checked long before the day.

Thanks to everyone who has responded so far - we are so looking forward to it and it sure makes it easier to plan this far out. Still got room for plenty more!

I would love to bring my girls labracadabra, but, yes they will be staying at home:( I will bring some pics down though, Akasha has gotten so big:D

I'm gonna have my wife send down some fresh smoked salmon from my fishing trip in early June for everyone and some reindeer sausage. If anyone is interested in trying any other big game meat like moose or caribou, let me know and I will be sure to get some sent!:D

If I get lucky on my fishing trip I will have her send some steelhead trout down as well:brow: Good stuff!

I LOVE smoked salmon. I've never had reindeer.... what does it taste like? DOn't you dare say chicken...LOL!!!!!

Oh - I really want to come now - I need to talk Scott into it - he's not too keen on driving that long with the dogs. It's ONLY 17 hours......

Thanks in advance, Mike, for the smoked salmon and sausage! That's the spirit! Looking to do the potluck thing and we will just sample it all! Just got another confirmation :tup2: so here is where we are at with the confirmed attendees:

Calley's Family with Calley & Sebastian
HuntersMom with Trakker
labracadabra with Jack & Bower
Laurniko with Arthur
LessLethargic with Dahlia & Isabelle
Mixedupdog with Earnest
Neonshrk with (in spirit) Anubis & Akasha

REALLY hope you can make it, Jacky! (pretty much counting on it)

Y'all are welcome to attend! Just PM us!

Reindeer sausage tastes a lot like...italian sausage you would find maybe on a pizza or hordurve tray with cheese only less spicy. It is hard to describe. Now my mouth is watering:D

I'm so excited about this! Let me know whatever I can bring, and I'm assuming there's some camping around there?

Woohoo...this is going to be FUN!

I may leave Dahlia at home & just bring Isabelle - it depends on how she acts at the dog park around then. she is almost always really good but she does get dominant dog issues & also plays rough sometimes.

then again if i leave her at home she will howl all day. i may stick her with my boyfriend at the park for the day and caravan to the springs with lauren.

The boyfriend is from the springs, so I will try to convince him to come too.

Is there any good camping around you? I know I've camped up by the Springs and Rainbow Falls, as well as up by Divide, and I'm sure you guys know some spots.

We will be fresh from our road trip out to California with Arthur, so hopefully his camping manners will be honed by then.

lol, my boyfriend is a camping Nutcase, so I'll ask him about good places around here tonight after work for ya. ^_^

Whoops I totally forgot to come back to this thread after I replied! Thanks LessLethargic.. 11 or 12 hours is do-able.. a LONG day.. but maybe if I can get my best friend to come with.. and we rotate driving.. Leave the boyfriend at home.. it could be a GIRLS road trip!! :tup: LOL.. So.. the date is June 26th? I would probably have to take Thurs and Fri off to make it worth the ride.. I would like to know what campsites are available too, and what there is to do around there for the other days I am there..

:)

Yeah Miss Lisa!!! I'm glad you can make it! I'll probably be camping too...I'm only about an hour away, but it would be nice to make a weekend of it.

See you soon! lol

Yeay!! I get to meet Calvin's butterball self?? :D Awww!! I can't wait! Let me know where you are camping at.. or where you suggest.. I will need to have it all mapped out with lots of time to spare.. :)

Will be interesting to see how Heidi reacts to all these dogs.. She can be kind of a loner at times.. :)

Wow we are going to have a big PARTY!!!! We will check into camping, activities and fun stuff to do around here. We will have an email to all of you by the end of the week with details, etc. Stacey, if you want to share the camping spots that would be great. ^_^ This is going to be so much fun!!!! Lots and lots of labbies!!!!! And good friends! :D

Don't know if that last post "took" because we got bumped out....

Lol, I will email the camping info I get to you tomorrow. Joe is being... just GRRRR tonight, so I didn't stay on the phone very long. Lol.

Yay Miss Lisa!!! We're so glad you're coming too! ^__^ Can't wait to meet your girls!

And everyone else coming! :D

LOL.. Totally understand that GRRRR part Stacey.. :) I will keep checking back.. and I will put my vacation days in..probably next week..

Aww.. and thanks, I can't wait to come meet everyone too!! Kali is going to meet her name twin (Calley) and I really want to meet Trakker.. I spent a little while yesterday looking at your website.. I just love her face!! Kinda reminds me of my Kali.. I can't wait to see Colorado!! :)

Well - I;m pretty sure that YES WE ARE COMING!!!!!! Yipee!!!!! It's gonna be a LONG drive for us because we are not stopping (other than stretch and potty breaks) and straight through it's 17 hours - so add 2 dogs with stops and I'm thinking around 20? yikes

We will probably leave on Thursday eve, drive through the night and arrive sometime Friday to totally collapse, but we will be ready on Saturday. Then we will start back on Sunday. Wish we had more vacation because I absolutely LOVE Colorado. Hey - what happens if I find a job and a house in the mountains while I'm there - hee hee.

I think I will get some good ol' German sausage and cheese to bring.

OMG - I'm so excited!!!!!

Sorry I've been away guys, but school has eaten up a lot of my time. This is going to be a great time! I am counting down the days until the end of June! I can't wait to meet all of you and your labbies!:D :p:

YEAY!!!!!!JACKY!!!!!!!! WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!

:party:

:party:

I can't wait!!!!

Oops.. got a little ahead of myself and hit POST before I was done.. :emb:

We are doing that too..except we are leaving Thursday morning, driving about 9 hours or so on Thursday, stopping somewhere along the way.. still undecided (ANY IDEAS ANYONE???) then drive the last 4 or so on Friday.. and then we'll be all good to go! I think its just my best friend and I.. So.. if we take turns then we'll make O.K. time.. :)

I WANT TO COME, TOO

:drive

DANG YOU BECK!!! ;) I saw you had replied to this, so I figured you were posting that you had convinced your DH too!! :) Got my hopes all up!! :) When are you going to for sure decide again?

miss lisa - thats so great that you are coming! there is this huge stretch from utah to here without much in it. i guess it depends on how you are coming up but if you are doing it through utah then getting on I-70 your best bet for overnight is grand junction. its close to the colorado border (in colorado) and about 3-4 hours from denver - but I'm not sure how far from the springs (C.S. is an hour from denver)

I can't wait to come! After looking at pics of Belle.. she reminds me of Kali.. their ears/face especially.. Its going to be a lot of fun.. a LOT of barking.. and madness.. but it'll be worth it! :)

Ok, I will as soon as I figure out the route I am taking.. which that is the way mapquest takes you.. unless anyone has any better ideas???? :D But as soon as I figure out a way, I will ask you where you suggest to stay!!

:)

I am very honored and fortunate to be part of this fantastic get together with friends and their loved ones! And I thought I was going to miss out on all the fun!:D

Oh my gosh - I can't wait to meet everyone. We're gong to have to have nametags with our real names and our screen names on - I'll never remember everybody.....:D

If you belong to AAA you can go to www.aaa.com and get directions. I just went there and downloaded a trip tik so we are set. Thank goodness we are coming from the east so we will be able to by-pass Denver.

This is so exciting!

Originally posted by jackyscott
Oh my gosh - I can't wait to meet everyone. We're gong to have to have nametags with our real names and our screen names on -

GREAT idea, Jacky! :tup: Consider it done - got the sticker stock that will work fine for that. Very cool.

Good thing my name is pretty self explanatory :) LOL.. Miss Lisa the crazy girl with three labs.. shouldnt be too hard too miss :)

I CANNOT WAIT!!!!! This is going to be great.. Becky, you better get to convincing the DH :)

Lisa,
He is all for it. I just have to make sure Moose is good to go after having his surgery.
And I have these 2 teenagers to deal with. DH wants to plan the trip with camper, 2 dogs and 2 teenagers. Don't know how that will go over....
We haven't decided for sure yet, but it looks like we will try to make it.
I have never camped with my dogs, and that will be an adventure in itself. But I would give it a shot.
We'll be working on it. I really want to meet all of you all.

Becky - email us at jseetch@aol.com and we will send you all the details via email. You can camp at our place if you want, lots of the guests are!

Jacky and HarleyMoose:

I'm so excited you guys might be coming!!!! It will be so fun for all the dogs to meet up...I'm really excited to meet Harley too as I feel he is similar to my Jack in many ways.

JAcky: I will be in Brew City from June 17-20!! I'm attending a conference at the Hilton on Wisconsin Avenue. I'm so excited to visit my old haunts...UWM, the Lake, Lake Park, etc...so I'll be fresh from Milwaukee at the dog jamboree.

We're planning to have Bower neutered in early June so he will be a good boy at the get-together....;)

Oh, I meant to mention to Miss Lisa...if you come into Colorado on I-70 and want to stop around the Grand Junction area, Glenwood Springs is pretty cool. There's a huge hot springs pool there that can be fun, and the town itself has a historic feel. Grand Junction feels more like anytown, USA to me personally.

We're going out to Aspen this coming weekend for a few days, and that's not far from Glenwood Springs either. Aspen is gorgeous too...just let me know if you want more info and I'd be happy to make recommendations for a unique Colorado experience!!

Yeay Becky!!!! That is awesome.. I hope all the details work themselves out so you can make it! :)

Thanks labracadabra.. I will PM you when I decide which route I am taking and get some good tips from you on where to stay or what to see.. just in case !!! I can't wait to meet your boys in person and see that Bowser's slouch!!! :)

Yea!! I can't wait to meet everyone.. so J&J.. so far.. who all is coming again?

Originally posted by labracadabra

JAcky: I will be in Brew City from June 17-20!! I'm attending a conference at the Hilton on Wisconsin Avenue. I'm so excited to visit my old haunts...UWM, the Lake, Lake Park, etc...so I'll be fresh from Milwaukee at the dog jamboree.


It's a small world sometimes isn't it. Just be careful at the lake/beach - there were some problems there a few weeks ago - I think it was just a one time incident, but you can't be too careful. If you miss you're labs you can always come over & visit ours (we're by Miller Park - which USED to be County Stadium)

Thanks Jacky, I will be very careful.

I am REALLY going to be missing my guys because I'm spending the previous week (11th through 17th) in La Crosse, for my little brother's wedding. So I have to go a whole 10 days without seeing them. Makes me sad just thinking about it!

I'd love to come and visit but I won't have a car...do the buses go out that way?

this MIGHT fit right in time for me and my wife. We will be moving back to Nebraska sometime this summer and it might ust be the end of June.

It would be ideal since the Springs are right about half way between Phoenix and Lincoln. I will keep a thought out there and let you know if we can :)

That would be great...seems like we are getting an OK turnout :)

hey guys - i started a photo thread so we will kindof know who is who in advance.

We'd love to have you AZHusker. Just keep us posted. Going to go check out the photo thread . . .

So far, this is the list of who is confirmed for the party:

Calley's Family, d2roberts, HuntersMom, jackyscott, labracadabra, Laurniko, LessLethargic, MISS LISA, Mixedupdog, Neonshrk.

With some of us there is more than one person per username and we included ourselves in the numbers, so:

Confirmed staying Friday night: 7 dogs and 8 people

Confirmed staying Saturday night: 13 dogs and 16 people :eek:

No worries, John is the Chairman of the Homeowners Association, so if anybody calls to complain, we'll just invite them over. :D

Here is the Official Party House for the 2004 Colorado Lab Fest. Camping sites will be available to the front (center and left side of this pic):
http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/house_1.jpg

More camping and parking will be on the south side (right side of this pic):
http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/house_2.jpg

We just mowed to make the camping and playing areas nice, and the wildflowers are coming up
http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/flower.jpg

There are a few cactus around, not bad, but be aware
http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/cactus.jpg

Gratuitous shot of Calley showing off the front of the deck! Plenty of room, about 600 sq. ft.
http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/cal_deck.jpg

Shot of the firepit with the table top for daytime. The top comes off, revealing the firepit for evening entertaining.
http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/firepit.jpg

View of Pike's Peak from the deck.
http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/deck_peak.jpg

Gorgeous! Very nice layout! Great pics guys!:D

Wow! Great pictures you guys. Now we'll know what to look for from the road. It's coming up soon - can't wait!

How neat!!!! Great pics!!! I am so excited.. Its going to be great!

:D The Official Colorado Lab Fest 2004 t-shirts have been ordered. :D

Woohoo! You guys are great! I can't wait! Its not too far off! :)

I think I need to move to Colorado, you guys seem to have alot of fun out there!!!!!!!

Alright guys.. I really need to start mapping out the way there. I need any suggestions of the quickest way to get to where the BBQ is going to be from Las Vegas. I hate mapquest, and I have had more than one occasion where Map quest was wrong, took me 2 hours out of the way, put streets on there that didn't exist. All that fun stuff. So from ANYbody who has driven it, or knows a good way to get there, I need suggestions, so I can get this mapped out and more thoroughly planned.. its coming up so soon! I can't wait!! :D

Sent you an email, Lisa. Let me know. Anybody else need directions other than the ones sent out? Just let us know and we'll work it out! :D

Yep, I got it!! :) I wrote ya back! :) Thanks!!!

Hey guys.. when are we going to start making the potluck list.. ? So we can figure out who's bringing what... so we don't get 10 dishes of coleslaw and nothing else :p:

I don’t really care what I bring, just as long as that Laughing Lab beer is there! I just looked yesterday and didn’t realize it was brewed in Colorado Springs! I’ll bring some…if just for fun, though I really like it.
Here’s the website: http://www.bristolbrewing.com/beer/beer_lab.html

Here are some things I could bring:
Grilled Pineapple – strange but yum…have to cook there on the grill, but it takes only 5 minutes or so.

Marinated cucumber salad

And then some fruit for the morning..OK?

MMMM... Well, I could bring pretty much whatever.. we can bring anything that travels well- We can bring chips/dips, snack type stuff, cause I gotta 13 hour drive ahead of me.. Just let me know what I should bring! :)

We will post a list tonight or tomorrow night with what we have. Work right now is a freakin' nightmare and the days are way too long. Keep posting what you think you might bring - it all sounds great so far! For you long distance folks, we have a grocery store real close to us and really, just you making the long trip is an awesome contribution. This is going to be so much fun!!!

Ok! Sounds good.. when you post the list, I'll figure out exactly what I'll bring- countdown is on!

24 more days!!! :) WOHOOO!

OMG - I can't believe it's coming up so fast. I am just getting over bronchitis - so I haven't been on the board much - been out of work a few days.

We will be bringing some Wisconsin cheese and sausage.

J&J - LOL at your Calley pillow comment in the latest memo!!! Hmmm- seems like she and Zeus have the same affliction.

Originally posted by jackyscott
OMG - I can't believe it's coming up so fast. I am just getting over bronchitis - so I haven't been on the board much - been out of work a few days.

We will be bringing some Wisconsin cheese and sausage.


Gosh, Jacky -- hope you're feeling better soon!! Have you been to Brennan's on Bluemound Rd.? They have some of the best selection of cheese and sausage I've ever seen! Their cheddar with blue cheese is to-die-for! Not cheap, but mmmmmmmmmm....

I'm so jealous of all of you making it to this wonderful gathering!! I can't wait to see pics of you all together!! :D

Its almost here! My gift basket will be ready to ship near the end of June so it will arrive in time for the party! We are gonna have a blast!

Yeay!! LOL, I agree.. the memo was too funny! Yes, we will bring sleepings bags, pillows and towels.. no problem! :) I can't wait! I better bring EXTRA batteries for my digital! :)

Hey, Barb! C'mon out! Just hitch a ride with Jacky, eh? Got an idea: We should take a picture of all of the dogs playing together at the Lab Fest and submit it in this month's photo contest. If it wins, ALL the dogs win! Whaddya think?

Originally posted by Calley's Family
Hey, Barb! C'mon out! Just hitch a ride with Jacky, eh? Got an idea: We should take a picture of all of the dogs playing together at the Lab Fest and submit it in this month's photo contest. If it wins, ALL the dogs win! Whaddya think?

Yeah Barb - then we'd have another driver......
PS - I have been to Brennen's - but plan to get stuff at Usinger's - yum......

LOL - for the photo contest submission.

Don't I wish I could go along. We'd have to rent a bus for us humans and dogs. I'd only bring Daisy, since Liesl is so impatient on a long ride. Unfortunately, we have a family reunion that weekend in central WI.

J & J -- as far as getting a pic of all the dogs playing and submitting it for the photo contest, if everyone wins, how would you decide on the theme for next month? You'd all have to agree on one. Let's see -- if the picture got voted the winner, ideas have to be submitted to Calley's Family, then see if there are two or more similar ideas, and all attendees would have to vote on the two or three most popular. Geez, my head is spinning. ;) You guys talk it over and let me know, LOL! :D

LOL! Look what you did to her! Her head is getting ready to spin off!! LOL.. Lets just wait and see if we can GET a shot of them ALL playing together.. they are going to moving so fast, we'll be lucky if we get more than a big BLUR of yellow, chocolate and black coloring! LOL :)

Originally posted by MISS LISA
LOL! Look what you did to her! Her head is getting ready to spin off!! LOL.. Lets just wait and see if we can GET a shot of them ALL playing together.. they are going to moving so fast, we'll be lucky if we get more than a big BLUR of yellow, chocolate and black coloring! LOL :)

Yup -- my heads awhirlin', LOL! Wouldn't a big blur of yellow, chocolate and black be cool? Of course, Kali is normally kind of gray, isn't she? ;) Love that pic of her in your sig, Lisa, LOL!!

LOL - Okay.. :rofl: Kali can be the little splash of artistic flair in it.. Big blur of chocolate, black and yellow.. with a HINT of grey ;) Gotta love her! Thanks- thats her 1st dirty pic.. When she wasn't AS dirty as this one

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da06b3127ccebdfccf8cce650000002511

What a goober! :p:

Heheheh! Couple of thoughts: Yep, let's see if we can get the pic. Then, we'll see if it is submission-worthy (check and see if the lighting is right :eek: ). Then, we'll see how we do in the contest. IF we win, we will have the winner of the trivia contest we are having at the BBQ pick next month's theme. If this gang can coordinate this multi-state event, coming up with a plan on how to pick a theme ought to be easy!

Seriously!! That will be cake compared to organizing this whole thing! :)

Originally posted by Calley's Family
Heheheh! Yep, let's see if we can get the pic. Then, we'll see if it is submission-worthy (check and see if the lighting is right :eek: ).

Pfffffffffffffftttttttttt!!! Where's the spitting my diet Coke all over my keyboard smilie when I need one??? OMG -- :rofl:

There is going to be so many people with cameras...click, click, click, click.....:floor Our poor labbies are gonna be seein' spots from all the flashes:huh: :rofl: We gonna have some really good shots of all of them playing!

I HAVE to remember to get another memory card for my camera NOW - so I can make sure I have enough room for all the pictures. Won't it be great to see if we can get all the labbies to sit nice for a picture?....

:eek: Agggh!!! You just gave me a mild anxiety attack - Trying to picture getting ALL of those labbies to sit still enough for a picture... :o:

Originally posted by jackyscott
I HAVE to remember to get another memory card for my camera

Jacky - If you use CompactFlash (CF) cards in your camera, we have a CF drive and a CD burner so you won't have to buy another card.

What's compact flash cards? I have two digital cameras, I wonder if either take that kind.. That would be SO conveinent!

CF cards are about an inch on each side - almost square and about an 1/8th of an inch thick. They come in different memory sizes. We got ours at Sam's Club, but here is a link with some pictures of them: click here (http://www.memorysuppliers.com/compactflash.html) Or, if your camera comes with a USB connection on it, bring it and we can burn a disc from your camera.

Or, if your camera comes with a USB connection on it, bring it and we can burn a disc from your camera.

Thats how I'll be doing it:D

Okay, sounds like a plan!! :) Thanks guys!

cool! mine has a USB.

Scott was going to see if he could get a laptop from work to bring along.

Man, I hope it's not this hot for your party...Ugh...
We'll all have to stay hosed down!

How hot is it there today?

Could be a warm one, but know that we are at 6975 ft. above sea level and usually cooler than Denver or Colorado Springs. Looks like it is 92 right now. Here is a link to a weather monitoring station located about 4 miles from our house: Weather at Calley's Family' s house (http://koaa.weatherbug.com/stationOb.asp?id=PEYTN)

I'm at 94 degrees and counting....It's funny because in Maine I hated the cold, and here I hate the heat. I've now learned that I like the cold with sunshine, which you really don't get in Maine. Fall and winters in Colorado are perfect.

I am at 94 degrees as well.. Yesterday was up to 100 again.. it was HOTTTTT!!! Thanks for that link.. I'll have to check back on that regularly! :)

Its about 75 here in AK! Its dry and very hot! Been getting warmer year after year up here! I'll pobably need to hose down a couple of times as well.;)

Sometimes we get a little shower that blows through. This one passed through on Sunday. This is the view south off of our deck. It is for vistas like this that they call it 'Colorful Colorado.'
http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/rainbow20040606.jpg

Wow - neat pic! Hot here in Wisc. too - 95 yesterday - we get a LOT of humidity though - 70 percent now but it usually gets much higher in August.

Beautiful pic! Can't wait to get there!:D

That is a beautiful pic!! 18 days to go!! :)

Potluck list coming tonight - promise!!!

Originally posted by MISS LISA
18 days to go!! :)

OMG!!!! It's coming fast!

Okay.. I was just wondering.. we will still be outside well into the night right? Sitting by the fire and stuff? If so, I am going to be bringing 3 different colored glow sticks for my girls to wear around their color- so that way I can spot them. Especially Kali.. how is everyone going to keep track of their dogs? The only reason I am wondering, is because if anyone else has glow in the dark collars for their pups - I wanted to make sure mine were different colors.. unless everyone else is SUPER lucky, and their dogs don't like to be adventerous and "wander" off :D

This weekend, at the lake.. Pebbles had Red, Kali had Green and Heidi had Yellow

The collars are a cool idea! I didn't even know they had such things. :tup:
Just a programming note - this area that we will be in is fully fenced, and we have had dogs (ours and other people's) test it many times, day and night. So, unless your dog is a digger, everything should be copacetic (like, totally, fer sure!).
I think the collars are a great idea, but wanna make sure that everyone knows that the place is safe for wandering around leash-free, even at night.

"Vee have never had an escape from Stalag 13."

-Colonel Klink

LOL.. Yeah..Mine dig.. but not to get out... they dig holes just to lay in.. but I just didnt want to take any chances.. and only when left alone- Especially if there are so many other things going on, I really doubt they will even leave the food area... :rolleyes: But just in case!! :) Oooh, I cannot wait!

Sorry this is a bit late in coming out and I know I promised it 2 nights ago, but my dog ate my homework. Yeah, that's it! Blame the dog! Poor Calley :( , she has nothing to do with my procrastination! Anywhich, this has been put together from posts, PM's, IM's and emails copied over the last few months. If I have missed anyone or anything, I am really sorry, please send a correction! We obviously haven't heard from everyone and with good reason - nobody knew what was on the dern list! So here is version 1. Please let us know of any additions, deletions or changes and we will post updates as we move forward.

The Official Colorado Lab Fest 2004 Pot Luck List (thus far – 6/9/2004)

(So far Lisa's worry of too much cole slaw or too many chocolate cakes appears to be okay) ;)

Calley’s Family – Grilling burgers (beef and vegan), brats & our famous Lemon Chicken. Buns, pickles, condiments, etc. Pop, beer, iced tea, lemonade, etc. & B&B ’Ritas. Pancakes and bacon with juice, coffee, etc. for Sunday morning. :sleep:

d2roberts – Grilled pineapple, Marinated cucumber salad, Laughing Lab beer. Fruit to go with the Sunday morning brunch.

Jackyscott - Wisconsin cheese and sausage, some sort of dessert type item and some snacks (chips, etc).

Laurniko – food & goodies, BYOB.

Lesslethargic – Picnic Potatoes, BYOB.

MISS LISA - chips/dips, snack type stuff.

Neonshrk - fresh smoked salmon, reindeer sausage, etc.


What else can we use? Got any camping chairs or coolers with ice? Please bring 'em if you have room in your vehicle. Extra chairs are always good. We have a 'beer fridge' in the garage and 2 coolers, but could use a couple more. Also, if any of you have a video camera, please bring it. Ours is ancient and we may try to use it, but it is a bit iffy and we would love to have a copy video of this event!

Thanks everybody - YOU make this event and its going to be great! About 16 days to go . . .

Yeay!! Sounds great! Does anyone have any favorites of chips? Otherwise, I'll probably just bring the basic, tortilla chips/salsa, doritos, fritos and cheetos.. Let me know!! This is going to be a blast! Way to go J&J!

I have a new digital 8mm video camera that I may be able to bring, if I can find room for it in the on board luggage suitcase! If I can fit it, I'll bring it!:D

Lol, wow, I don't believe I've posted in this thread for awhile.

Nicki and I are open to bringing anything. If I'm not too chicken, I'll ask Mark tomorrow if he'd like to bring Ashley and come with us. ^__^ Hmmm, yes, so anyway.

I have a video camera that is fairly new, but I just haven't used it very much so I'll bring that. It uses 8mm tapes, but those are easy to record: hook the camera up to the tv and put a VHS tape in the VCR and play the camera tape and record from the tv. ^_^

I think we also have a big cooler somewhere around here that I can fill up with ice and lug over there in my truck ^_^

Lemme know if I can do anything else! ^_^ I'm also bringing something for each of the dogs if we get anymore in at work between now and then. Hmmm, since I'm assistant manager now, I can get those ordered in..... ^_~

I just was making up my "packing list" so I don't forget anything (I have never traveled with my dogs before) and besides the obvious of water, bowls, bags & pooper scooper - a friend suggested some beach towels to soak in water since Colorado is way up there above sea level it's going to get pretty warm, especially in a car, even with the air on. So I just wanted to pass that on to others - that some towels to soak in water and drap over the dogs to help keep them cool.

I was just doing the same thing.. I wonder if I should too, since my girls are used to the heat... Hmm... Pooper scooper.. think I could convince Chuy (My pooperscooper guy) to come along.. hehe :) Just kidding.. I am going to be doing it the old school way... Walmart bags and a small shovel.. LOL..

We've got extra chairs, coolers...We can get the ice there. I'll just search the house for anything you might need. How about another small gas grill?

hmm...I guess that's it. Mmmm, lemon chicken, salmon, reindeer sausage - Am I going to food heaven? You guys will just die over this grilled pineapple - weird but yummy.

I'm dying to see the laughing lab beer - you can bet I'm going to save the bottle.

What exactly IS that? Maybe I can save a bottle and put it up in my NEW lab room! :)

14 more days!! WOOHOO!!

I think it's a brand of beer that is brewed in CO
Hmmm- since Milwaukee is Beer Town WHY isn't it here?????

I couldn't help myself.....I just read through this whole thread....

I AM SOOOOO JEALOUS!!:cry2:

Sounds like it's going to be soooo much fun!!

I remember how I accidently ran into Calgary girl at the dog park,
It's really cool to meet the people that you share stories with every day.....takes lots of pics....we will look forward to seeing them...

remember to make name tags for the dogs.....he he....:D

Aww! Oliver'sMommie! C'mon down!!!! :) We'd LOVE to have you and Ollie!! :)

Originally posted by d2roberts
We've got extra chairs, coolers...We can get the ice there. I'll just search the house for anything you might need. How about another small gas grill?

Thanks Debra! We will gladly take you up on your offer of the grill!

Laughing Lab is a dark Scottish ale. Very good indeed, and it is brewed in Colorado Springs at the Bristol Brewery. Click on the logo below for more info!!!

http://www.bristolbrewing.com/beer/images/lab_logo_small.gif (http://www.bristolbrewing.com/beer/beer_lab.html)

It's funny, because I had posted a link for the beer earlier in this long thread, and it got lost, understandably. I figured with all the questions, I was going to leave everyone in suspence.

Thanks, though for posting the link again...As I've said, I kind of stumbled on this beer, and actually love the taste. It's like a brown, not too bitter, but with a good taste.

Yep, that's where I got the link from! :tup: I meant to give credit to you and then got all excited about making the link with an image, etc. Sorry for the oversight, it was kinda rude. :(

-John

Oh please...no rudeness there! Long threads like these can be difficult to read. I actually took the time this weekend to read the whole thing from start to finish...I had missed a lot! Kudos for you on the image...now we're getting really fancy, aren't we? Much better then just a boring link.

Hey thanks!

Here is the salmon I'll be bringing to the smoke house to have sent down for the BBQ. This is a male King salmon, fresh from the salt waters right into glacier fed, nutrient rich waters of the Kasilof River! Yummy, yummy, yummy!

http://img44.photobucket.com/albums/v134/neonshrk/DSC01186.jpg

Wow!!!! Oh my goodness!!! I can't wait!!

Mmmmmm - looks good - my mouth is watering.
Can't wait - it's getting closer!!!!

http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/Colo_lab_poster.jpg

Oh my God - it's beautiful!!!!! I didn't know we were getting a poster - how cool!

Well, to be fair, it is just a "poster" to post here on the board, but I might look into having some prints made if there some folks want one. At this point, we'd have to send them out after the weekend itself. Feel free to download it from here for your PC or printing! :D

LOL- That's what I meant - a "post" poster. I downloaded it and printed it out 8 1/2 x 11 size on our super dooper color printer at work. It's the first page in my CO Lab Fest folder.

It's a gorgeous photograph.

What a neat idea!!!! I will have to save that to Shutterfly and order a print off of it.. we dont have color printers here at work! :) I can't wait!! I leave here a week from tomorrow!!

June weather in Falcon is dynamic, as we said before. We had high 80's and 90's last week and 50's for highs this week:

Thirty day weather history at Calley's Family's house (http://koaa.weatherbug.com/HiLoObs.asp?id=PEYTN&numDays=30)

Current Conditions at Calley's Family's house (http://koaa.weatherbug.com/stationOb.asp?id=PEYTN)

The rain is making everything nice and green for the Lab Fest. Let's all focus on having perfect weather next week. :cone:

:eek:

See, I woulda been okay with the 50 degree weather and rain.. but TORNADOES????? I don't know about that.... :eek:

Originally posted by MISS LISA
:eek:

See, I woulda been okay with the 50 degree weather and rain.. but TORNADOES????? I don't know about that.... :eek:

Yeah, it can be kind of freaky for people like you and I that aren't use to that stuff. Tuesday, at work, there were 3 behind us - they never touched down - but boy did we run to our stairwell. (No basement, of course.)

Tornadoes that may touch down here are not like you see on TV - from what I've seen they're tiny. I have heard my share of stories, though...

Oooooooooookay! Deeeeeeeeeeep breath everybody! A tornado watch doesn't mean there are tornadoes there. Just some thunderstorms today.

To repeat:


Let's all focus on having perfect weather next week.



;) :p: :)

Calley's Family: 2ppl, 2dogs
d2roberts: 2ppl, 1dog
HuntersMom: 3ppl, 3dogs
jackyscott: 2ppl, 2dogs
labracadabra: 2ppl, 2dogs
Laurniko: 2ppl, 1dog
LessLethargic: 2ppl, 2dogs
MISS LISA: 2ppl, 3 dogs
Mixedupdog: 2ppl, 1dog
Neonshrk: 2ppl
-----------------------------------------------
Totals: 21ppl, 17 dogs

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

How far is Falcon from Denver? I'm about 6 hrs from Denver. I could possibly make that drive for a good party. I like to party. RJ loves a good cookout. This gathering is 6-26-04. Let me know.

Mike and RJ

We are about an hour and a half from Denver. PM us with your email address and we'll send you the details.

Originally posted by Calley's Family

HuntersMom: 3ppl, 3dogs


Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Wha?? Lol, Jeannie, I haven't asked Mark yet!!! I am SUCH chicken!! Lmao, but I do have something new to tell you next time your on AIM ^_~ So right now I have Nicki and Bailey coming and Trakker of course. Lmao. Lol, I'm such a wimp...

Alrighty then:

Calley's Family: 2ppl, 2dogs
d2roberts: 2ppl, 1dog
HuntersMom: 2ppl, 2dogs
jackyscott: 2ppl, 2dogs
labracadabra: 2ppl, 2dogs
Laurniko: 2ppl, 1dog
LessLethargic: 2ppl, 2dogs
MISS LISA: 2ppl, 3 dogs
Mixedupdog: 2ppl, 1dog
Neonshrk: 2ppl
-----------------------------------------------
Totals: 20ppl, 16 dogs


Oh, there! What a tiny group now!

LOL! Wow!! I cannot wait.. one week from tomorrow!!! Woohoo!!!


Okay Deb.. about the tornadoes.. those things FREAK me out.. but I guess if we just keep thinking happy thoughts (Feel like Peter Pan) ;) We wont have to worry.. This is going to be great!

Don't worry about Tornadoes Lisa. I have connections and we will have nothing BUT good weather.

One more week!!!!!! Just think this time next week we should be almost there. I figure we'll get there around 3 or 4-ish on Friday.

Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL- Okay Jacky.. I feel MUCH better! :p:

OOoohh Us too!! We are leaving about 11 pm on Thursday night.. so we should be there about 2 or 3 in the afternoon too!! :)

We're leaving Thursday night about 8:30 - that's about when the dogs start to settle down for the night.

We're getting home from work - I'm going to nap while Scott tires out Zeus and then I get the first shift for driving - I figure till about 2am, then we'll switch.

So - for everyone driving - drive SAFE!!!

Sounds like perfect timing. Jacky is right about the weather, too. The long term forecast calls for warmer, drier weather towards the end of next week. See? All of your mind energy is working already. :D

Im leavin' on a jet plane, can't wait till I touch down again
:D I'm out tonight and will see you all Friday!:D

Safe Journey, Mike! We'll see you in Lamar on Friday morning.

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that there's a decent chance we won't be coming to the lab fest after all. I just came back from a 10 day trip yesterday and Bower was neutered today. He did well with the surgery but he is uncomfortable now. I talked to the vet about his activity and the vet doesn't even want him taking any walks for 7-10 days. I did not realize that the recovery period would be quite that long. I won't get into the gory details but apparently too much activity can cause a condition in males that is quite excruciating for them, especially at Bower's age.

Sooo....there's a chance I will come on my own with Jack (and not spend the night), and there's a chance Bower will make a miraculous recovery. In any case, I will keep you posted.

Heather

I can't go. I had some stuff come up. I need to get our cabin property ready for some family for the july 4th weekend. I'm jealous. It sure sounds like everyone is going to have a good time. I can't believe how far people are traveling for the Lab fest. That is awesome. Dogs rule!!

Have fun everyone. Maybe we can come next time.

Mike and RJ

We are disappointed that you won't be making it, Mike. We will keep you posted for next time.

We certainly understand, Heather. To say we are bummed is putting it mildly! :( Get better soon, Bower-boy!!! If you can come for awhile with Jack, that would be awesome! Maybe this will entice you:

Here is a pic I shot off of the deck tonight. We have had some crazy weather over the last few days and today was no exception. Longest day of the year and our high was 56, but it stayed in the low 40's for most of the day. Anywhich, Pikes Peak got a fresh dusting of snow and it looked spectacular at sunset!
http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/20040621_sunset.jpg

Wow, that is just gorgeous. It was very cold where we are yesterday too. I took Jack for a walk last night around 8pm and my hands were frozen by the time we got home. Our sunset was certainly nothing like that!

I am seriously considering coming with Jack for awhile. He would absolutely love it. The timing with Bower's neutering wasn't so great but we've had so many short weekend trips that we just haven't had a chunk of time to do this. I wanted him to be able to go swimming and enjoy his summer and he hasn't been able to do that as his mind has been elsewhere at the lake recently. :rolleyes:

I'll let you know as the week progresses.

Originally posted by labracadabra
I am seriously considering coming with Jack for awhile. He would absolutely love it.

YESSSSS!! :bounce:
C'mon down for awhile. You have to come pick up your t-shirt, y'know?

:drive

What an AWESOME picture.. I can't wait.. I keep checking the weather forecast.. :) Aww... I hope you can come labracadabra.. even if it is just with Jack.. :)

Originally posted by Calley's Family
YESSSSS!! :bounce:
C'mon down for awhile. You have to come pick up your t-shirt, y'know?

:drive

Yes, p..l..e..a..s..e.. come... We were so looking forward to meeting you!

Just noticed that the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is the same day as our lab get together. We used to go to that quite often when I was little.

2 more days and we're on our way!!!!

I'm here! It was cold the first day I arrived but boy did I get some sun today!:D See you all very soon!

Glad you arrived safe & sound Neonshrk. Tomorrow after work we head out.

Can't wait!!!!!

Originally posted by jackyscott
Just noticed that the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is the same day as our lab get together.
Yepper - they have been practicing all week. Hopefully the race won't mess any of you up traffic-wise.

In other news, I couldn't resist . . . made a sign for out front by the gate. Turned out pretty cool. Check it out on your way in. :)

Other than that . . .
Be really safe on your way here!!!
:biker:
:car:
:fastcar:
:drive

See ya at da Fest!

Originally posted by Calley's Family


In other news, I couldn't resist . . . made a sign for out front by the gate. Turned out pretty cool. Check it out on your way in. :)

Other than that . . .
Be really safe on your way here!!!
:biker:
:car:
:fastcar:
:drive

See ya at da Fest!

I'll sure I'll be taking a picture of your sign - LOL!!!

Hey Miss Lisa - we both leave today!!!!! Woo hoo!
I'm so excited. The plan is to go home from work and get an hour or so of sleep while Scott tires the dogs out but I'm so excited I don't know if I'll be able to take a nap.......

Everyone drive safely and have a wonderful trip. Jacky -- make sure to take a pic of that sign and lots of the doggies at play! I want a full rundown since I can't be there. Hope you have nice weather, too!!

Hi guys,

Just wanted to let you know how things are going.

Bower is making a great recovery, but I do not think he is up to acting like a bucking bronco all day on Saturday, which is pretty much what he would do around that many dogs! :)

On the other hand, my husband is open to the idea of me and Jack taking a road trip down there. I just can't stand you guys up after all the work you've done to organize this, and I've gotta pick up that t-shirt too! Jack is going to be sooooo excited. He's hardly gotten any walks this week so he might even do a butt tuck, we'll see!

Save travels to everyone!!!

Heather

Thank you Heather!!!

Glad to hear that Bower is recovering nicely. :tup:

See ya Saturday!!!

Woohoo Jacky! I know what ya mean.. I was swearing I was going to take a nap before we leave.. (about 10:30pm) Especially, cause I was out a little too late after my softball games last night.. :rolleyes: But, I think I will be too excited too to sleep... WOOOHOOO Can't wait to see the sign... And I am glad you are able to make it Heather, I can't wait to meet Jack!! :)

Hey guys,

I have a small propane grill that I was thinking about bringing as well...could you use an extra?

hm. what else. cant think of anything but we should be there around 3:30 on saturday.

whoohoo!


Oh - Miss Lisa: my stop at Lake Mead took a turn for the worse!

After driving in 115 degree weather from denver all day we were totally crazy, took a wrong turn at overton, went to the wrong side of the lake, couldn't find a place to camp, camped on a ledge, where there was mud that sucked you down to your knees, so we couldn't find a place to swim.

It was horrible!

Im so bummed, because I know there are cool places to camp on that lake, but i didn't realize it was so big! I'll tell you ALL about it this weekend.

Yeah! I'm so excited!!! We'll be leaving Littleton around 11ish so I imagine we'll be there around 12ish.

See you then!

Originally posted by Laurniko
I have a small propane grill that I was thinking about bringing as well...could you use an extra?

We can always use a backup. Thanks Lauren! :tup: See ya Saturday!

Oh no Lauren! Trust me.. I have done that before.. that mud is HORRIBLE!!! Its cause the water level is so low.. that mud hasn't seen daylight in what 50 or so years... It hasn't had time to dry.. but it is BAAAD.. and it STINKS.. bleccch... You can tell me the story this weekend.. I'm sure I can relate.. :) LOL..

Wooohhooooo 12 hours and I will be on the road!!! :drive

7 hours and we're on our way!!!!

I just checked the weather there.. on your little link.. and it says its raining?? You weren't joking when you said it was extreme weather... one day its sunny the next its thunderstorms.. I havent seen my jacket in months.. I better get home and pack! What will we be doing Friday night? Besides ordering in food? I hope the weather clears up!! :)

I checked that too - but you know the weather...... I've got my request in for good weather. LOL - I imagine in Vegas you don't need a jacket much. Here in WI I have an old jacket in the trunk of my car because even in the height of Aug and 90 during the day you might need it at night.

LOL! I put my request in too... I dont even OWN a heavy jacket.. I will probably be wearing sweatshirts.. LOL.. SENDING GOOD VIBES TO THE WEATHER GODS.. ;)

Originally posted by MISS LISA
I just checked the weather there.. on your little link.. and it says its raining?? ... I havent seen my jacket in months.. I better get home and pack! What will we be doing Friday night? Besides ordering in food? I hope the weather clears up!! :)

It is gorgeous right now - temps in the 70's and a bit breezy. Might have some rain Friday and Saturday, but should be okay. We have plenty of extra jackets and if worse comes to worse, blizzard gear. We know how you desert folk are with temps below 80. ;) Friday night? We'll play it by ear depending on how everyone is feeling, but we will order pizza and just hang out and take it from there. Sound good?

sounds fantastic!!!! You guys are the greatest for opening your home up to all of us. I can't wait for your reaction to a little "surprise" I'll be bringing......:D

1/2 hour more of work (yeah right..) then home to pack, nap and hit the highway.......

This is so exciting.....

See you Friday late afternoon!

LOL.. us desert folk? :) You are right tho.. LOL.. Okay.. sounds good.. SLEEP will sound good.. but yah, hanging out will be great :)

Jacky, I can't wait to see their reaction either.. Wait till I get there!! :) I am hoping we will be there by like 3:00ish.. we are leaving between 10:30 and midnite.. so it might not be till like 4:00 or 4:30.. but we WILL be there.. OH, I gotta remember my scrapbook, I wanted to show you and Jeannie.. its pretty neat.. its not done yet.. but its pretty big.. :)

Ooooh, I cannot wait!!!!

Originally posted by jackyscott
. . . You guys are the greatest for opening your home up to all of us. I can't wait for your reaction to a little "surprise" I'll be bringing......:D

See you Friday late afternoon!

Well, you haven't seen our home yet, and remember - dogs live here - but we are happy to share what we have! Surprise??? We looooove surprises! :D

Speaking of which - we got a FedEx package from Neonshrk and a UPS Package from HarleyMoose today . . . . and we have a few things planned of our own.

See ya tomorrow!!!

Originally posted by MISS LISA

Jacky, I can't wait to see their reaction either.. Wait till I get there!! :) I am hoping we will be there by like 3:00ish.. we are leaving between 10:30 and midnite.. so it might not be till like 4:00 or 4:30.. but we WILL be there.. OH, I gotta remember my scrapbook, I wanted to show you and Jeannie.. its pretty neat.. its not done yet.. but its pretty big.. :)

Ooooh, I cannot wait!!!!

LOL - I have on my packing list "Family Scrapbook to show Lisa"

Drive safe!

edited to add - Oh Lisa - I have a surprise for you too.......:D

Originally posted by MISS LISA
.. SLEEP will sound good.. but yah, hanging out will be great :)


Yep - we will just see what everyone wants to do. Some may wanna crash out, some may be up for tequila shots :eek: , ya just never know . . .

OOOOOOOHHHHH!!!! Jacky are you serious???? I feel so bad, I am not bringing ANYTHING.. all my little gifts won't be done till AFTER the fest (When I have pictures)


LOL.. those tequilla shots just made my stomach turn.. (I think I drank a little TOO much last night.. :eek: ) Hopefully I'll be up and running okay by Saturday.. :)

In checking the property for misc. junk today, we found that the recent rains have had a magical effect on the few cactus we have around . . . .
http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/yellow_cactus.jpg

http://img52.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jseetch/pink_cactus.jpg

AWESOME pictures J&J.. That is so pretty!!

Originally posted by MISS LISA
I feel so bad, I am not bringing ANYTHING.. all my little gifts won't be done till AFTER the fest (When I have pictures)


Not to worry, meeting everyone is gift enough for us, and we know that your surprise after the party is going to be very special!

You know what I just realized....

Isn't Pebbles going to be the only chocolate lab there??? Hope she doesnt feel left out ;) Just kidding.. she'll LOVE being the one and only.. :) Woohooo.. done packing.. Less than 5 hours!!!

It looks like she is the special girl! Oh that will be so fun, you will be the only one who can pick out one of their dogs! And you know what I always say? I LUUUVVV chocolate!!!

You will be here before we know it!

LOL!! Yep.. Almost time.. I pulled their collars and leashes out.. and they went FRIGGEN NUTS.. I tried being sly about it, and sneaking them in the bag of dog food I was packing.. but NOOOOOO.. nosy Kali had to be right up in my business... and now Kali and Pebbles are doing butt tucking circles over and over (Already moved the rug all out of whack.. and moved the coffee table.. ) And ALL THREE OF them are pacing back and forth between the garage door and the front door (The two exits to the truck) - They KNOW somethings happening.. Do they make doggie prozac ;)

Yaay! I cannot wait for Saturday!

I'd love to come over tomorrow night to hang out and such, but I'll be working until 10ish. Hey, J&J, load up the whole gang and come visit me at Petsmart! ^_~

See everyone on Saturday!

OK - that's it...I don't have to work on Friday, but we do have to get ready - I gotta grill some pineapple...

So, I'll be there early on Saturday...I'll wake you all up - HA! Just kidding....

See you then!!

We made it!!!!! Oh guys, I can't wait till everyone gets here..John and Jeannie are just the best!!!!! Aww Stacey, come on- you GOTTA try to come tonight, I can't wait to meet Trakker!!!! :) See everyone else tomorrow!!

Yea! You guys haven't forgotten about the rest of us! Lisa, the board has been dead without you! Be sure to keep us updated! Have fun!

I think if Tanner knew having a little brother was the reason he was missing the lab party, he'd be shipping Duncan off. That would be the last straw! LOL! I hope you guys have a wonderful time. I will be thinking of you!

Gail, that picture is precious!!!!!


AND YES ----------WE WANT TO SEE PICTURES SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awwwww... THANKS gailg! I am missed?? I feel special.. :p: Just kidding.. and you got a big huge "AWWWWWWW" from, John, Jeannie, Mike and I on that picture.. That is just SOOOOO cute, and SOOOO sweet... Thanks again.. we will for sure be posting pictures ASAP.. we have already taken so many, and the actual fest doesnt even start till tomorrow.. Becky, don't forget to call tomorrow in the afternoon so we can talk to you!!! Off to watch all the girls run around some more!

Too cute, gailg!!!

Where are the pictures? Are there pictures yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?

Yay, I'm getting really excited! I've told Jack 2 or 3 times already that he and I will be taking a trip tomorrow, just the two of us. He looks at me with interest but he will just have to see it to believe it, I guess.

We're aiming to leave around 10 or 11, so that would put us there between noon and 1pm. Can't wait to meet everyone!!!!

gailg, I love that picture, and your very neat teacher's handwriting too! I have a feeling that Tanner and Jack would be like two peas in a pod. I'm sure Tanner's so happy to have Duncan that he doesn't know what he's missing. :)

Let's see-- party dress, bathing suits, books, walkmen, OOPS---
wrong list, that's the go to Florida on Wednesday list.

Here we go, tent, sleeping bags, cooler, tent pegs, tent pegs, WHERE ARE THE TENT PEGS? It's raining- oh well, clean the junk out of the car and load up in the morning. Just pile it up in the kitchen for now. EARNEST DON'T EAT THAT IT'S FOR TOMORROW. Why did I do three loads of laundry and still have nothing to wear? Earnest, move. Levi, move. EVERYBODY JUST GO TO BED--I DON'T NEED YOUR "HELP". You don't need that, it's only overnight. Well, maybe we'll get stuck, bring it anyway. Is the flashlight charged? Is the camera charged? Is the phone charged?
IF I survive this evening we'll be there bright and early? Tomorrow morning. I'm sooo excited!

Aww Gailg!! Cute Sign! I love it ^_^

Sorry Lisa, the computers crashed on me at work (shortly after I got off the phone the second time with Jeannie) and I just got home! Lol, I need to do laundry, but I'll see you guys around 9 in the morning!

Originally posted by labracadabra
I have a feeling that Tanner and Jack would be like two peas in a pod. I agree! Tanner would have been soooooo happy to be surrounded by so many labs, especially Jack.

Have fun...I'm glued to this thread. It's ALMOST like being there.:rolleyes:

I got a message from Lisa that Jacky & Scott hadn't arrived yet. She wanted Jacky's cell #, which I gave her. Now I'm worried! Did they arrive yet? How can you NOT be online here??? C'mon -- someone fill me in!!

*stomping feet and pacing* :hole:

Ok, I thought with the time difference that maybe there would be some pictures or updates by now.....


Helllllooooo......Colorado.......Come in Colorado.......

Those of us who aren't there are dying for updates! You guys must be having lots of fun!

I hope Jacky and Scott made it there safely.


I will check back soon....

Ok, if I don't have it I don't need it, or I'll get it there. 9:00 and on our way!!!

I talked with MISS LISA and John last night on instant message. Jacky and Scott had just gotten there.
They sent some pictures to me. I have forwarded them to Barb to post on here!

Go BARB!!!!!

I'll go look, Becky! :)

'K -- will post in the LabFest Photo thread:

http://www.lab-retriever.net/board/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13812&perpage=15&pagenumber=2

Hi everyone!! We are all here!!!!!! J&J are passing out little gift bags now! Its raining right now so we are stuck inside, but we got some GREAT pics of them all outside earlier!

Lets see... Jacky and Scott got here last night.. Then today, first was Stacey and Trakker, then Deb & Dave with Calvin.. then Mixedupdog with Earnest.. then just about an hour ago, Heather got here with Jack.. (And Bower in spirit :) ) We are waiting for Laurniko and LessLethargic.. We just got off the phone with HarleyMoose a little while ago. We all passed the phone around and gotta chat with her. She also sent a card with a picture of her and her boys, which after passing around we set it up in the kitchen!!

Thanks to EVERYONE who is wondering where we are all at.. :) Once things calm down a little, we will have John post a few more.. :) You guys are going to have THOUSANDS of pics.. EVERYONE is taking pics.. so come next week, there is going to be more than you will know what to do with!!

Thanks Barb for opening the contest back up.. we REALLY appreciate it.. We definately got some GOOD SHOTS!! :)

I will make sure we will check back in - in a little while.. and will ask John to post a few more!

WISH YOU ALL WERE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad to know you are all safe Miss Lisa!!! Thanks for the update, I am living vicariously through this post! :)
Can't wait till you all get back...

Hi everyone!!! I am here in Cedar City, UT! The drive was BEAUTIFUL.. and I am here safe! I have to drive another two hours tomorrow and I'll finally be home! There are LOTS and LOTS of pics that were taken, so I will d/l them off my computer and post them hopefully tomorrow. I am sure others will post before then.. and of course, we all have a lot of the same shots anyways! :)

*trying to be patient* Ok, I'll give you until tomorrow, but pleasseeeeee post pictures soon! ;)

LOL!! I just talked to Jeannie and I guess John and Mike will be posting some momentarily... GAIL I LOVE YOUR NEW AVATAR AND SIGNATURE... OMG, I have so much to catch up on!! :)

Ha! We got home around 3ish - Calvin went potty then took himself to bed, upstairs...didn't care that he was missing dinner, didn't go potty again, and this morning I had to wake him up to eat breakfast.. With all the backpacking/hiking we do, I have never seen him so tired.

On a good note - for those wondering - all is well on the lower end - a little pepto given at the right time works wonders.

Thanks again to all, especially our hosts...we had such a wonderful time.

Originally posted by Calley's Family
The tenative date for the Colorado Lab Chat Board BBQ at our place is Saturday June 26, 2004. Time will be determined later - but it will kinda be an all day thing. :D

The HUGE suprise? If we told, it wouldn't be a suprise!

We won't be able to make this one but maybe we can get to the next one. We are planning on visiting the New Hampshire area next July. Who knows.