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Spanky's Mom

Terrier Terror

02/14/2008 1:45 PM
would you be so kind to list some of the items we should bring for us who haven't been to the Jamboree before, Thanks! The first item on my list: CAMERA w/ EXTRA batteries

When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind THE MEANING OF RESCUE Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry - So much to regret. Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss, And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame. As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave - I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain. I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me. Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack? Or will you just look at my things - And take me right back? Do you have the time to help me unpack? To put away my baggage, To never repack? I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, But I do come with baggage - Will you still want me?

Rattermom

Rat Royalty

02/14/2008 2:36 PM
I'm one of the organizers, so I hope I can give you the right information. Here goes: Camera with extra batteries, sunscreen, chairs, umbrella, leashes for each of your dogs +1 (don't laugh, my dog chewed one of mine and I ended up one leash short), water bowl, bottled water, small first aid kit including benadryl, a hat, comfortable shoes, and a small snack for you and your furry kids. Also, be prepared to have lots of fun, meet new people, and have more fun. It's a social event! This is our first year in the new place. It is a big open farm field right by the KOA. When we went to scout out the venue, our dogs had a ball! So many smells, so many new things to see! We look forward to seeing everyone!

Patti in Georgia Transport Volunteer, Foster Mom & Georgia Shelter Surfer www.newrattitude.org www.ratterrierjamboree.com

doecart

Terrier Terror

02/14/2008 2:41 PM
Awesome Patty. Thanks so much. I'll be coming from Maine so I won't have my doggie ... really bums me out ... but I'm sure I'll have enough of my friends doggies to go around. Thanks for doing all the work on this ... sounds like fun. D

Spanky's Mom

Terrier Terror

02/14/2008 2:45 PM
Thank you Patty!! I'm sure many other will also find this list helpful. I look forward to meeting you along with everyone else Kimberly

When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind THE MEANING OF RESCUE Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry - So much to regret. Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss, And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame. As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave - I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain. I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me. Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack? Or will you just look at my things - And take me right back? Do you have the time to help me unpack? To put away my baggage, To never repack? I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, But I do come with baggage - Will you still want me?

Sarah K

Terrier Terror

02/14/2008 2:46 PM
Some post cards from home might be a good idea too...you can always write your contact info on the back and give them to people you want to stay in touch with. We do this when we travel to Europe.

Sarah ~ Mommy to Chrissy and Pepper (JackRat) Chrissy and Pepper's Blog: http://360.yahoo.com/magicalmemories3980

Spanky's Mom

Terrier Terror

02/14/2008 2:46 PM
Posted By doecart on 02/14/2008 2:41 PM Awesome Patty. Thanks so much. I'll be coming from Maine so I won't have my doggie ... really bums me out ... but I'm sure I'll have enough of my friends doggies to go around. Thanks for doing all the work on this ... sounds like fun. D Donna, I'm sure Spanky wont mind me sharing him with you Kimberly

When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind THE MEANING OF RESCUE Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry - So much to regret. Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss, And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame. As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave - I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain. I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me. Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack? Or will you just look at my things - And take me right back? Do you have the time to help me unpack? To put away my baggage, To never repack? I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, But I do come with baggage - Will you still want me?

Spanky's Mom

Terrier Terror

02/14/2008 2:47 PM
Sarah, That is a great idea!! Thanks!

When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind THE MEANING OF RESCUE Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry - So much to regret. Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss, And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame. As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave - I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain. I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me. Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack? Or will you just look at my things - And take me right back? Do you have the time to help me unpack? To put away my baggage, To never repack? I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, But I do come with baggage - Will you still want me?

Paul

Feisty

02/14/2008 2:55 PM
I'm looking forward to that weekend in April to meet some new friends, see some people for the first time that I have "known" for over 2 years, and see some familiar faces that I haven't seen since last year. I keep checking here on and off to see who has added their "I'll be there" to the threads about the jamboree, and I cant wait to see you all. I have a freestanding 10' x 10' shade tarp that I will bring---being that this will be in an open area, there may not be much shade if it happens to be sunny or hot that weekend. I'm really getting excited about this.

"Train now, or forever hold your leash" http://www.flickr.com/photos/doberdad/

Noodles n Me

Terrier Terror

02/14/2008 2:55 PM
OMG-Vinne doesn't get to go? He's famous with his own banner and everything here a Rat.Com and he don't git to come. I know there will be disapointment for alot of lovely ladies over this one!!!!! :0) Or would have Rat girls been better??

There is no joy greater than being owned by a Rattie!! cat

JenMax

Firehouse Big Dog

02/14/2008 3:00 PM
Tarp is a good idea Paul. If I go, Max can't go either. No one will ever get to meet him. He would have loved the cookouts!

Jenny - Max's sister

doecart

Terrier Terror

02/14/2008 3:01 PM
Posted By Noodles n Me on 02/14/2008 2:55 PM OMG-Vinne doesn't get to go? He's famous with his own banner and everything here a Rat.Com and he don't git to come. I know there will be disapointment for alot of lovely ladies over this one!!!!! :0) Or would have Rat girls been better?? I know . I'd so love for you to all meet the "Vinster" in person. His photos don't do him justice. His personality really shines and adds to his loveability. If we could drive, we would, but it would take too many hours and too much vacation time. Maybe someday. I'll be after all of your doggies so you'd better watch out. Auntie Doreen will be very sad without her Vinnie kisses and will need to have some stand-ins for those couple of days.

Sarah K

Terrier Terror

02/14/2008 3:02 PM
I wish we could go......but I can't wait to see all the photos and hear the stories.

Sarah ~ Mommy to Chrissy and Pepper (JackRat) Chrissy and Pepper's Blog: http://360.yahoo.com/magicalmemories3980

Spanky's Mom

Terrier Terror

02/14/2008 3:04 PM
Posted By Spanky's Mom on 02/14/2008 2:46 PM Posted By doecart on 02/14/2008 2:41 PM Awesome Patty. Thanks so much. I'll be coming from Maine so I won't have my doggie ... really bums me out ... but I'm sure I'll have enough of my friends doggies to go around. Thanks for doing all the work on this ... sounds like fun. D Donna, I'm sure Spanky wont mind me sharing him with you Kimberly CORRECTION: Doreen, not Donna Sorry about trying to give you a new name, I'm SO

When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind THE MEANING OF RESCUE Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry - So much to regret. Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss, And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame. As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave - I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain. I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me. Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack? Or will you just look at my things - And take me right back? Do you have the time to help me unpack? To put away my baggage, To never repack? I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, But I do come with baggage - Will you still want me?

buttonbutt

Firehouse Big Dog

02/14/2008 3:34 PM
Posted By Rattermom on 02/14/2008 2:36 PM I'm one of the organizers, so I hope I can give you the right information. Here goes: Camera with extra batteries, sunscreen, chairs, umbrella, leashes for each of your dogs +1 (don't laugh, my dog chewed one of mine and I ended up one leash short), water bowl, bottled water, small first aid kit including benadryl, a hat, comfortable shoes, and a small snack for you and your furry kids. Also, be prepared to have lots of fun, meet new people, and have more fun. It's a social event! This is our first year in the new place. It is a big open farm field right by the KOA. When we went to scout out the venue, our dogs had a ball! So many smells, so many new things to see! We look forward to seeing everyone! ACCCKKK! Patti!!!!! You joined rat-terrier.com!!!!!!! And Debbie did, too recently! Welcome! Gee, I was about to reply on this one but you thought of so many more things than I would have! There are quite of few members here who've already made their reservations! I'm really getting excited now.

Peggy Mom to Button & Zipper My sweet RatTexans

Bailey's mom

Bratty Ratty

02/14/2008 5:19 PM
I need to check in to this and see how far it is from me, I would love to go but not sure if I could get off work then.

~Nancy~ aka Bailey's Mom

kp_in_scott

Bratty Ratty

02/14/2008 7:17 PM
Doreen, I have a challenge for you! You can hold Amos in your lap if you want to! I know that he would love it!

Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie and a house full of parrots

Spanky's Mom

Terrier Terror

02/14/2008 7:28 PM
One other think I would like to add to the list..an ice chest to keep water & drinks cold

When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind THE MEANING OF RESCUE Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry - So much to regret. Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss, And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame. As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave - I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain. I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me. Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack? Or will you just look at my things - And take me right back? Do you have the time to help me unpack? To put away my baggage, To never repack? I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, But I do come with baggage - Will you still want me?

milly

Ratastic

02/14/2008 8:02 PM
Well as usual I am lost..where is this and what is the what about this fun thing???? Milly

Rattermom

Rat Royalty

02/15/2008 5:54 AM
I'm pretty sure we can find you a dog to borrow. LOL

Patti in Georgia Transport Volunteer, Foster Mom & Georgia Shelter Surfer www.newrattitude.org www.ratterrierjamboree.com

Rattermom

Rat Royalty

02/15/2008 5:55 AM
That is a good idea. We usually have one, but end up using it as a seat.

Patti in Georgia Transport Volunteer, Foster Mom & Georgia Shelter Surfer www.newrattitude.org www.ratterrierjamboree.com

Rattermom

Rat Royalty

02/15/2008 5:57 AM
Hi, Peggy!

Patti in Georgia Transport Volunteer, Foster Mom & Georgia Shelter Surfer www.newrattitude.org www.ratterrierjamboree.com

cherylwordweaver

Rat-A-Tat-Tat

02/15/2008 8:17 AM
I've added to my list, a couple of Aka's dog towels (old and if they don't make it no biggy) but if I know Aka he will find something to get into and will need to be dried off at some point. We also have a small ground quilt that we sit on in the back yard so I'll probably have that in the car too. And Kim, I am so ready to meet sweet Amos and I'd love for him to sit in my lap!! When I was in Hawaii, I had an 85 pound Lab that was convinced he was a lap dog and anytime I sat on the couch, he would sit on my lap, and my chest, and my legs and parts of the couch and well you get the picture!! I am also bringing my portable pen, it folds up, has a carrying handle and is fairly light weight, not sure why I'm bringing it but I am. At other events I have attended, folks who had the 10x10 tents, set them up in sort of close proximity and that made for a larger shade area, just a thought. and yep, I'll probably bring mine too. I think I will have to pack some sort of rolling something to carry all this stuff!! LOL

Aloha, Cheryl Wordweaver mom to Aka & Taffy The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

buttonbutt

Firehouse Big Dog

02/15/2008 10:56 AM
I'm taking my X-pen, too, Cheryl. Just don't know if I'll have problems with Zipper, to be quite honest. If it pans out she just does not mix with the bigger dogs (usually what she has issues with), I can contain her easily. Defending herself as a stray has permanently warped her feelings about BIG dogs and cats, I fear.

Peggy Mom to Button & Zipper My sweet RatTexans

Rat-a-Tat

Ratterific

02/15/2008 11:02 AM
Posted By Rattermom on 02/15/2008 5:54 AM I'm pretty sure we can find you a dog to borrow. LOL I have two dogs available for rent. Both are qualified to participate in obedience, races, and agility. They're not real happy that mom is going to be too busy to enter them in events.

Debbie Fostermom Alabama Rescue Coordinator New Rattitude, Inc. ~ Rat Terrier Rescue www.NewRattitude.org Meet our foster boy Adam http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/adam Come play at the Rat Terrier Jamboree! www.ratterrierjamboree.com Beener & Tex's family photos: http://imageevent.com/nubbiewags/beenertex?n=0

Spanky's Mom

Terrier Terror

02/15/2008 11:07 AM
I am "shopping" for an x-pen to bring and also a shade tent. That would be a great idea to set them up together if the room permits, at least then we know we will always be able to find someone within our group LOL. One other thing..don't forget the car chargers for the cell phones!! I found it much easier to have a car charger than the one to plug in to the wall..you wont walk out of the hotel room & forget it! just a thought.

When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind THE MEANING OF RESCUE Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry - So much to regret. Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss, And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame. As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave - I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain. I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me. Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack? Or will you just look at my things - And take me right back? Do you have the time to help me unpack? To put away my baggage, To never repack? I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, But I do come with baggage - Will you still want me?

buttonbutt

Firehouse Big Dog

02/15/2008 11:09 AM
And most importantly, don't forget your camera battery rechargers folks! LOL

Peggy Mom to Button & Zipper My sweet RatTexans

Spanky's Mom

Terrier Terror

02/15/2008 11:18 AM
Peggy, That IS the 1st item on my list..oh & my camera!

When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind THE MEANING OF RESCUE Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry - So much to regret. Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss, And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame. As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave - I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain. I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me. Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack? Or will you just look at my things - And take me right back? Do you have the time to help me unpack? To put away my baggage, To never repack? I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, But I do come with baggage - Will you still want me?

Rattermom

Rat Royalty

02/15/2008 2:45 PM
I just realized that I had forgotten to remind everyone, too, that on the Jamboree Website, there is a dreaded "Fine Print" page. Unfortunately, we have to have rules in order to make it a safe time for all. Also, we are having a cookout on Friday evening at 5:30 (the day before the actual events), and in order to have food to feed everyone, we need folks who plan on attending to please RSVP to ratterriermoma2z@yahoo.com. We'd hate to run out of food. This is going to be so much fun!!

Patti in Georgia Transport Volunteer, Foster Mom & Georgia Shelter Surfer www.newrattitude.org www.ratterrierjamboree.com

Paul

Feisty

02/15/2008 2:50 PM
I read the "fine print" and emailed someone there about the "big dog rules" to make sure it was ok to bring my dobie with me. I didnt want to get all the way there and find out that she wasnt supposed to be there. They said it was ok, but the campground has a strict "NO PITBULL" policy. ALSO---everyone that attends is asked to bring something to donate to the Ratbones Raffle, which I think is a great idea!

"Train now, or forever hold your leash" http://www.flickr.com/photos/doberdad/

Spanky's Mom

Terrier Terror

02/15/2008 3:10 PM
I'm new to this X-pen shopping. What size does everyone recommend & what is an average price? Thanks!

When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind THE MEANING OF RESCUE Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry - So much to regret. Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss, And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame. As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave - I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain. I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me. Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack? Or will you just look at my things - And take me right back? Do you have the time to help me unpack? To put away my baggage, To never repack? I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, But I do come with baggage - Will you still want me?

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