Funds for memorial bench for Benjamin Kramer and Chris.

[Taltarzac725]

We were talking yesterday at Doggie Doo Run Run about collecting funds for a Memorial Bench for Ben Kramer as well as a woman who died recently who also came to DDRR quite often. Chris.

Not sure about any specifics as yet. The fund collection would be at DDRR and you should probably talk to a employee there first before giving any money for Chris and Ben's Memorial.

We were thinking about a bench that actually survives the humidity and rain. This would be at the same place you often saw Benjamin Kramer sleeping or just relaxing with Gypsy nearby. Chris had two Italian greyhounds and was always doing laps with them.

[Taltarzac725]

We were talking yesterday at Doggie Doo Run Run about collecting funds for a Memorial Bench for Ben Kramer as well as a woman who died recently who also came to DDRR quite often. Chris.

Not sure about any specifics as yet. The fund collection would be at DDRR and you should probably talk to a employee there first before giving any money for Chris and Ben's Memorial.

We were thinking about a bench that actually survives the humidity and rain. This would be at the same place you often saw Benjamin Kramer sleeping or just relaxing with Gypsy nearby. Chris had two Italian greyhounds and was always doing laps with them.

I talked to DDRR employee Joe about this this morning. I hope anyone who knew Ben and Gypsy as well as Chris (very friendly woman with two Italian greyhounds) will help spread the word and make Ben and Chris' bench a reality.

Not sure how much one of these sturdy benches cost or what kinds of materials fits in with the design of Doggie Doo Run Run.

[Taltarzac725]

Bump for Ben and Chris. Sturdy bench.

[onslowe]

Tal, I think this idea is wonderful, and thank you for this effort for a good cause. I don't know anything about the particulars (cost etc) but I will definitely contribute.

John

[Taltarzac725]

Tal, I think this idea is wonderful, and thank you for this effort for a good cause. I don't know anything about the particulars (cost etc) but I will definitely contribute.

John

Thanks. We are sorting out the details. The crowd at Doggie Doo Run Run this morning had a lot of input but getting them to agree on what to buy and where to put the bench may be a headache. We also of course most importantly have to listen to Scott and Laura's views and what they would like to see honoring the memories of Ben Kramer and Chris.

[Taltarzac725]

Can you tell us a little about Ben and Chris ?

Ben Kramer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (http://www.hiers-baxley.com/obituaries/Ben-Kramer/)

I do not have a last name for Chris. She was a very nice woman who walked around with her two Italian greyhounds. We still need to get the input of Ben's family here in the Villages as well as that of Chris' friends and family.

[Taltarzac725]

Malibu Memorial Benches | Recycled Plastic | Park Benches | Belson Outdoors (http://www.belson.com/Recycled-Plastic-Malibu-Park-Bench-In-ground-Mount)

These look economical and practical.

http://www.belson.com/Memorial-Benches

[Taltarzac725]

There is now a note at the small dog section of Doggie Doo Run Run telling people if they want to donate towards a Memorial "bench" that they should talk to Scott, Joe, or Tony.

I hope that we can get enough funds for a nice Memorial "bench" for Christine and Ben.

[Barefoot]

There is now a note at the small dog section of Doggie Doo Run Run telling people if they want to donate towards a Memorial "bench" that they should talk to Scott, Joe, or Tony.

I hope that we can get enough funds for a nice Memorial "bench" for Christine and Ben.

Tal, I'd like to make a contributation to a bench to honor the memory ot two wonderful people who visited DDRR daily.
Ben and Chris will both be missed.
I'm not in TV. Perhaps you could post the details of where to send a donation?

[Taltarzac725]

Tal, I'd like to make a contributation to a bench to honor the memory ot two wonderful people who visited DDRR daily.
Ben and Chris will both be missed.
I'm not in TV. Perhaps you could post the details of where to send a donation?

Hello, Barefoot and Fireboy.

The address for Doggie Doo Run Run is:

Scott Mandrell
Doggie Doo Run Run
12971 CR 101
Oxford, Florida
34484-2943

I do not know Christine's last name but Benjamin Kramer is Ben's.

They will be missed and I doubt if the bench they now have which Ben was often sitting on will survive that much longer. Many of the donations over the past few years seem to go to the big dog and big field areas.

[D&Lsunfun]

Christine Lo Monaco (is the person you are thinking of)
Chris's obit was in last Tuesday newspaper. She resided in Bonnybrook.
Her memorial will be held this weekend in Chicago.
An animal lover and lovely lady.
Possible that one of her friends may offer more information on Talk of the Villages or contact the person wanting to make a bench in her memory. Wonderful idea to honor a wonderful person.

[Taltarzac725]

Christine Lo Monaco (is the person you are thinking of)
Chris's obit was in last Tuesday newspaper. She resided in Bonnybrook.
Her memorial will be held this weekend in Chicago.
An animal lover and lovely lady.
Possible that one of her friends may offer more information on Talk of the Villages or contact the person wanting to make a bench in her memory. Wonderful idea to honor a wonderful person.

Thanks for that information.

The force behind this seems to be the 2:00 PM group in the small dog section of Doggie Doo Run Run. They come at different times if it gets too hot, is raining, or whatever. I come at different times and wanted to assist in making this memorial bench a reality.

[Taltarzac725]

CHRISTINE LOMONACO Obituary - Huntley, IL | Chicago Suburban Daily Herald (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyherald/obituary.aspx?pid=174732473)

Here is some more information about Christine.

I do not know how the collection is going for the bench and whether or not there will be one bench with a plaque honoring Ben and Christine or two benches. It probably depends on how much money you can get together.

And Ben's obit-- http://www.hiers-baxley.com/obituaries/Ben-Kramer/

[Taltarzac725]

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This seems to be the kind of bench we would be getting for Chris and Ben. Now, with the idea though of adding plaques on it to honor Bob Buckland and also other people who might pass in the future whose memory others would like to honor in this way.

These are recycled plastic.

http://www.bankspagetheus.com/obituaries/Robert-Buckland/

[Taltarzac725]

Bump for Ben, Christine, and Bob.

[Taltarzac725]

Outdoor Polywood Benches - Outdoor Wooden Benches - Cheap Patio Bench (http://www.poly-lumber-furniture.com/poly-lumber-wood-benches/)

Some cool looking benches from this website. :coolsmiley:

I hope some dog lovers will check out Ben and Chris' Memorial bench as well as Bob's when they are put in at Doggie Doo Run Run. Not sure if there will be one or two now. When you have a group of people pitching in on a project you seldom get the result you imagined when you first set out.

[Barefoot]

CHRISTINE LOMONACO Obituary - Huntley, IL | Chicago Suburban Daily Herald (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyherald/obituary.aspx?pid=174732473)

Thanks for posting Tal.

[Taltarzac725]

Thanks for posting Tal.

You are welcome. I like the swing in the back of DDRR. Look familiar? http://www.poly-lumber-furniture.com/luxcraft-crestville-plain-4-swing.html

[Taltarzac725]

Outdoor Polywood Benches - Outdoor Wooden Benches - Cheap Patio Bench (http://www.poly-lumber-furniture.com/poly-lumber-wood-benches/)

This seems to be the kind of bench that Scott wants as a Memorial for Ben, Chris and Bob. Something that is all weather, with no upkeep, and handles the sun, rain, humidity etc., of Central Florida.

[Taltarzac725]

Brooklyn Recycled Plastic Park Bench | Wayfair (http://www.wayfair.com/Frog-Furnishings-Brooklyn-Recycled-Plastic-Park-Bench-PB-46-CG-FROG1049.html)

The DDRR owners I assume are leaning towards this for Ben, Chris and Bob's Memorial Bench. I suppose they will have to modify it with plaques and the like.

Someone had posted a picture of this at the sign-in sheet on the small dog section today, that's why I assumed this is the choice of the owners of DDRR.

[Taltarzac725]

Bump for Ben, Chris and Bob.

[chuckinca]

Memorial Bench for soccer teammate of our son who was killed in a water skiing accident the summer he graduated from high school in 2003. Bench is in the town sports complex.

Ryan's Bench:

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[jane032657]

My husband walks our English and Gordon Setter every morning at the park. I will be sure to have him give a check to Scott. It is so lovely that there is such a caring community of dog lovers.

[Taltarzac725]

My husband walks our English and Gordon Setter every morning at the park. I will be sure to have him give a check to Scott. It is so lovely that there is such a caring community of dog lovers.

Thanks. Talked to Tony today and it seems the checks are coming in so to speak to get this Memorial Bench.

[Taltarzac725]

Memorial Bench for soccer teammate of our son who was killed in a water skiing accident the summer he graduated from high school in 2003. Bench is in the town sports complex.

Ryan's Bench:

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That's a very creative bench! Unusual. I like it.

[Taltarzac725]

Like some of these company's Memorial Benchs-- Cambridge Park Benches | Recycled Plastic | Memorial Park Benches | Belson Outdoors (http://www.belson.com/Cambridge-Style-Park-Benches-with-Recycled-Plastic-Frames)

DDRR seems to be going with this. http://www.wayfair.com/Frog-Furnishings-Brooklyn-Recycled-Plastic-Park-Bench-PB-46-CG-FROG1049.html

The owner of DDRR, of course, gets the only real vote in this. It is the thought that matters as a wise woman said. Whatever bench they get I am sure that Ben, Christine and Bob would be pleased by all the good thoughts about their memories this bench will cause over the years people who loved them still come to Doggie Doo Run Run.

[Taltarzac725]

Talked to Joe at Doggie Doo Run Run and they seem to be doing quite well with the donations for this bench and what they envision for the Memorial plaques makes this choice they have a good one. They will be adding bones for future honorees. http://www.wayfair.com/Frog-Furnishings-Brooklyn-Recycled-Plastic-Park-Bench-PB-46-CG-FROG1049.html

[Taltarzac725]

Bump for bones.

[Taltarzac725]

Doggie Doo Run Run bench is getting there in the way of funding for the Memorial Bench for Ben Kramer, Christine Lo Monaco, and Bob Buckland.

There also need a new swing in the back. There have one but two would be so much better.

Check out Doggie Doo Run Run if you have a friendly pooch who wants to let her legs run at top speed.

This is the bench they want for Christine, Ben, and Bob. http://www.wayfair.com/Frog-Furnishings-Brooklyn-Recycled-Plastic-Park-Bench-PB-46-CG-FROG1049.html

[Taltarzac725]

Outdoor Polywood Benches - Outdoor Wooden Benches - Cheap Patio Bench (http://www.poly-lumber-furniture.com/poly-lumber-wood-benches/)

Some other good looking benches.

[Barefoot]

Talked to Tony today and it seems the checks are coming in so to speak to get this Memorial Bench.

I've been negligent because my wings were tired after flying all the way back to Canada.
I sent my cheque for the bench today through Citizen's Bank.
Tal, thanks for posting Scott's address.

[Taltarzac725]

I've been negligent because my wings were tired after flying all the way back to Canada.
I sent my cheque for the bench today through Citizen's Bank.
Tal, thanks for posting Scott's address.

You are welcome. We are slowly getting there for Ben, Bob, and Christine's Memorial Bench.

They also hope to put a swing where there used to be a swing in the big field. They can use donations acknowledged by additions to the Memorial Bench for that via bones with dogs' names.

[Taltarzac725]

Ben, Bob, and Christine deserve another bump!

[Barefoot]

They also hope to put a swing where there used to be a swing in the big field. They can use donations acknowledged by additions to the Memorial Bench for that via bones with dogs' names.

Good idea. :doggie: Such a great bunch of people and dogs that go regularly to DDRR.

[Taltarzac725]

Good idea. :doggie: Such a great bunch of people and dogs that go regularly to DDRR.

It sounds like Scott's plan. The Memorial Bench might not fit with some people's image of what is appropriate say for a cemetery or even a scenic overlook in the Villages of a pond with alligators. We do have to take into account, however, that this is private property and people have different tastes.

[Taltarzac725]

Ben Kramer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (http://www.hiers-baxley.com/obituaries/Ben-Kramer/)

I do not have a last name for Chris. She was a very nice woman who walked around with her two Italian greyhounds. We still need to get the input of Ben's family here in the Villages as well as that of Chris' friends and family.

A little reminder of Ben Kramer and his dog Gypsy.

This is from Ben Kramer's Tribute Wall with his granddaughter writing--

Dogs give unconditional love. Your love for animals was something we always shared. I truly believe that Gypsy was an angel sent to you from Jean. My favorite memories are visiting you in The Villages and going to the dog park with you and Gypsy.

Jean was Ben's wife.

[Taltarzac725]

CHRISTINE LOMONACO Obituary - Huntley, IL | Chicago Suburban Daily Herald (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyherald/obituary.aspx?pid=174732473)

Here is some more information about Christine.

I do not know how the collection is going for the bench and whether or not there will be one bench with a plaque honoring Ben and Christine or two benches. It probably depends on how much money you can get together.

And Ben's obit-- Ben Kramer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (http://www.hiers-baxley.com/obituaries/Ben-Kramer/)

Information about our honorees. http://www.bankspagetheus.com/obituaries/Robert-Buckland/

[Taltarzac725]

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This is what they got for Ben, Christine and Bob.

It looks rather classy IMHO.

The bones with the names of the people and their dogs is on a pole next to it.

I still believe they are looking for funds for an additional swing out back.

[Barefoot]

Luxcraft / Crestville® Plain 4 ft. Glider (http://www.poly-lumber-furniture.com/luxcraft-crestville-plain-4-glider.html)
This is what they got for Ben, Christine and Bob.
The bones with the names of the people and their dogs is on a pole next to it.

Tal, do you think you could post a picture of the actual bench and the pole?
I assume a pet owner sends money to Scott for a bone to honor their departed dog? Do you know how much?
Brutus loved DDRR. He had a seizure there which was subsequently diagnosed as a brain tumor.
I would love to get a bone with his name on it.

[Taltarzac725]

Tal, do you think you could post a picture of the actual bench and the pole?
I assume a pet owner sends money to Scott for a bone to honor their departed dog? Do you know how much?
Brutus loved DDRR. He had a seizure there which was subsequently diagnosed as a brain tumor.
I would love to get a bone with his name on it.


I will try. I may have to get another DDRR regular who is on Talk of the Villages to do it. I was in DC for 6 days while they put the bench up so I do not know what they are going to do about these bones. They may just be for people who have passed and showing their dogs. You can purchase one of the plastic bones on poles in the back field near the water bowl and swing as well as by the swimming pool in the big dog section. Joe had mentioned that these were for $100 donations.

[Barefoot]

I will try. I may have to get another DDRR regular who is on Talk of the Villages to do it.
Tal, I was emailed a picture of the new bench today.
Thanks for the explanation about the memorial dog bones.

[Taltarzac725]

Tal, I was emailed a picture of the new bench today.
Thanks for the explanation about the memorial dog bones.

You are welcome. I took a picture and sent it to someone who might have been able to get it on Facebook but I would probably have trouble getting it on TOTV.

[Taltarzac725]

I hope someone will put a picture up of Ben, Bob, and Christine's Memorial Bench at Doggie Doo Run Run.

[Taltarzac725]

Bump for swing. The Doggie Doo Run Run people also want to put in a second swing in the back field.

It would probably be something like the one they already have there. http://www.poly-lumber-furniture.com/luxcraft-crestville-plain-4-swing.html

[Taltarzac725]

I sat on the new Memorial bench for Ben Kramer, Bob Buckland and Christine LoMonaco. Quite nice but you do have to avoid the little bit of bird poop.

[Taltarzac725]

Bump for swing.

[Taltarzac725]

Bump for swing. The Doggie Doo Run Run people also want to put in a second swing in the back field.

It would probably be something like the one they already have there. Luxcraft / Crestville® Plain 4 ft. Swing (http://www.poly-lumber-furniture.com/luxcraft-crestville-plain-4-swing.html)

Just pitching for the swing for the back field of Doggie Doo Run Run.

[Taltarzac725]

Just pitching for the swing for the back field of Doggie Doo Run Run.

Just being a gadfly about the swing.

[Taltarzac725]

2nd swing please.

[Taltarzac725]

2nd swing please.

Another in the back field swing would make it so nice.

[Taltarzac725]

Another in the back field swing would make it so nice.

Bumped.

[Taltarzac725]

Another in the back field swing would make it so nice.

Seems we are getting some progress at Doggie Doo Run Run on the 2nd swing.

[Taltarzac725]

Seems we are getting some progress at Doggie Doo Run Run on the 2nd swing.

Hoping for a little more progress.

[Taltarzac725]

Hoping for a little more progress.

June 15, 2015 already. Let's put up some cool numbers for the second swing at Doggie Doo Doo Run!

[Taltarzac725]

More Georges, Jeffersons, Hamiltons, and Benjamins needed for the new swing at Doggie Doo Run Run.

[Taltarzac725]

Bump for Jacksons.