... it's the last day.

snowviolet · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 8:39 am Post subject: ... it's the last day.

Today is Dairyland's last day. That seemed to have come up fast.
It will be strange driving by Kenosha and knowing all those kennels will be empty soon...
I wonder what will become of that entire complex?
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Susan (me), Andre (husband), Etienne (human son), Simon (legendary greyhound extraordinaire), Miss Nell (Simon's sweet little sister)

fallinforgreyhounds · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 8:52 am Post subject:

hopefully it doesn't sit empty like the Lake Geneva track does.
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Jim (My Slow Jim Fizz)
Kaboom (Rooftop Kaboom)
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Jodie and Rusty · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:02 am Post subject:

I really, really wanted to get back this week. I think it would have been fun to spend New Year's there tonight, but it didn't work out that way.

I actually did drive past last Saturday and it already looked sparce.

I hope the employees are able to find something after all of this.
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and my Bridge Babies Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09
and Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10

The Blain The Blain · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:12 am Post subject:

Kenosha passed an extension to allow a casino in that location if the tribe wins their appeal with the state. I don't remember how long of and extension it was though. Kenosha really needs the jobs.
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Dawn, Greg, Blain, Erin, Prudence and the loud bird Jambi.
Lettice,Winnie, and Chelseagirl waiting at the bridge with little Pteri.

Bravo · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:25 am Post subject:

We will be going tonight just to look around watch some of the athletes prepare for their last race at the park.

One memory we do have, of Dairyland, is taking our son Frankie to see greyhounds since we were in the process of adopting our first greyhound. On that day a greyhound named Bravo Mr Magoo raced. We had no idea then but we ended up adopting Magoo.

We are going out to eat first then do the general admission.
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Frankie, Cindy, Eloy, Mascot, Missy and Kirby, along with Magoo, Sable, and Missy, who are waiting at the Bridge.

Jodie and Rusty · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:28 am Post subject:

Have fun tonight.

I think all of us who have dogs from Dairyland feel a little something will be missing after tonight. We all have memories...
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and my Bridge Babies Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09
and Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10

snowviolet · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:49 am Post subject:

Yeah... I am toying with going tonight... I have never gone.
I really do wish they would build a casino there. Yes, jobs! Yes, revenue for the state. Maybe when there is a new govenor next year?
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Susan (me), Andre (husband), Etienne (human son), Simon (legendary greyhound extraordinaire), Miss Nell (Simon's sweet little sister)

pauprint · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:16 am Post subject:

Bob and I will be going down there for a little while tonight. It was requested we make an appearance, so we will.
Eloy, Cindy - hope to see you there.
Susan - you and Andre really should come down.
Scott and Kay will be there also, I think.

I spoke to Huns last night. He was there yesterday watching the last of his Emerald dogs race.... He said it was packed and he had to wait for them to print more programs to get one. I'm guessing it will be the same tonight.

Its a weird day. A lot of mixed emotions for sure. Part of me is happy and looking to the future in anticipation. Part of me is apprehensive and anxious about the big changes we'll face as an organization. I'm sure its all going to be okay, and those Florida dogs that need homes are calling us to help them. As well as the dogs in Alabama, Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma.... We will still have our work cut out for us, that's for sure.
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Jodie and Rusty · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:22 am Post subject:

btiedt · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:22 am Post subject:

Jodie and Rusty · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:25 am Post subject:

pauprint · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:26 am Post subject:

pauprint · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:31 am Post subject:

mary White · Hooked Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 49 Location: Milwaukee

I am going to night as well. I feel that I have to be there the last day of the track seeing as I have two racers from there. My feelings are so mixed and feel like are all losing a little piece of ourselves ( well the hounds) . I wish that the outcome would have been different for Dairyland. One good thing is we can help the hounds in Florida and other states find their way to a BIG COMFY COUCH which they so deserve Very Happy

Mary
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and Logan who never had to race:)

snowviolet · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:36 am Post subject:

Okay... I think I want to go down tonight. Where will everyone be? I don't want to buy that buffet...
A little help please? Smile

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