To All Catmobile Kitties

[momcat]

Hi fellow kitties!
Meowmie's PT calendar came today. How great to see all the pictures of my fellow kitties! I noticed the calendar has all the holidays and special days noted on it. With the holidays just about on us I thought it might be a good idea for all of us to check the calendar for possible Catmobile trips.

I do have an idea and would like your thoughts about it. How about going to Times Square in New York for New Years? We can watch the ball get stuck (Meowmie claims it will get stuck for sure this time but she says that every year), dance in Central Park till dawn, visit a few more sights.

Let me know what you think because plans will have to be made very soon.

Your friend
Groucho

[moosmom]

Yo! G-Man,

MooShoo here. I'm absolutely on board with your idea!! Let's see if GILL will open up his home to us furkids for the bash of the century!!

Yo John, ya up for it?

[catmandu]

The Big Apple sound great to the Found Cats , Porchg Cats , Rescued Ctas and of Course All Of Our Awesome Angels Army!!!:love::love:
Where else can we see all the Big Shows, see all the Big Stores , including Some Very Fancy Pet Food Places and have the Finest Restaurants from All Over The World at thier Paws!
NEW YORK NEW YORK!!:):)
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Edwina's Secretary]

Thanks for giving me enough time to work on something REALLY special....I'm off!

[Pinot's Mom]

Pinot here; you know you can count on me! See you soon!:D

[momcat]

Okay fellow kitties, the party is on!!

Hey there MooShho! So glad to hear you're joining us. Would it be possible to get another keg or two? I'll split the cost with you, let me know. Bring Buddy this time!

And my dear friend Pinot, I knew we could count on you to map things out and get everyone there safe and sound. You make our trips possible! Ill be in touch.

Hi Catada kitties! What's a party without the best in cuisine? We can always count on you for the finest restaurants and delis. You guys are the best and it will be great to see you again.

Lady Edwina, I've already received calls from some of the girl kitties. They're asking if you'll be sharing your sage advice on the proper attire for New Years in time for them to plan their wardrobes.

As always, everyone is invited! Check in ASAP, nobody will be left behind. I plan to see the local Jaguar dealer on Monday to be sure the Catmobile will be up and ready. Watch this site for updates.....

Your friend,
Groucho

[cassiesmom]

Hi fellow kitties!
I do have an idea and would like your thoughts about it. How about going to Times Square in New York for New Years? We can watch the ball get stuck (Meowmie claims it will get stuck for sure this time but she says that every year), dance in Central Park till dawn, visit a few more sights.

Your friend
Groucho

Dear Groucho,

Please count me in!

Purrs,
Cassie

[momcat]

Cassie, great to hear from you!!! Everyone will be thrilled to know that you'll be joining us. Several years ago Meowmie went to New York City with her friends for New Year's and had a great time even though it was pretty cold.

While there, are there any places anyone would like to see? I hear that lots of the stores decorate their windows for the holidays and it's something to see! I'll talk to our very careful Catmobile driver about a drive through the city to check them out in Catmobile warmth and comfort. Be sure to contact Pinot or me if there's something you'd like to see so we can plan it in. And along with our fried chicken and crab legs, I heard Meowmie say something about shrimp too!

Check in one and all so we can kick off 2010 in true PT kitty style :cool:

Your friend,
Groucho

[lvpets2002]

:love: Oh all of us TX gann is always ready for Party times.. We will start packing & getting some treats together..

[phesina]

We're in for it too!

Sparkler, Poppy, Sydney, Sparkler, Elmer, Bob, and Sparkler

[carole]

Hey guys wait for us we are boarding an Air New Zealand flight tonight, meowmie has booked us First Class, and we are so excited to see the Big Apple, we only dream of it down here, alas Ash cannot make it , he is too frail,and Ellie is a bit under the weather, but Lexie and I the young uns will be there,lets party.

See ya all soon.

[cassiesmom]

Well ... since Cats is no longer running on Broadway ... how about The Lion King? Meowmie is going to be j-e-a-l-o-u-s!

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh oh oh! This is so exciting! We will be there! New York for New Year, we just cannot wait!
Looking forward to finally meeting our pals from New Zealand. First class, eh? We may have to look into that.

Samantha, Daisy and Jessica xxx

[Pinot's Mom]

OK, kitties, here are some of the events I've been able to line up so far - get ready, we'll be busy!

Macy's Department Store Holiday Window Displays (THIS IS FOR EDWINA!)
Each year Macy's has windows depicting scenes from Miracle on 34th Street and a second set of windows with a changing holiday theme...AND...


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...AND...

Welcome to the world of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. This is the production that is the heart of New York City’s year-end holiday season. Whether it is a family tradition or a once-in-a-lifetime visit, your experience of this glittering classic ballet will stay with you forever and warm your spirit....AND...

A Christmas Walking Tour of Park Avenue, 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center will light up your holiday season!
On this 75-minute tour the noted Christmas Historian Sibyl McCormac Groff, who coined the word Gothamtide, will explain how Christmas became the most important holiday towards the end of the 19th century due to New Yorkers such as Washington Irving, John Pintard, Clement Clark Moore and Thomas Nast....AND...

Breakfast with Santa Claus in New York City
The breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, sausage, pancakes, bacon, toast, and orange juice, tea or coffee, all taxes and gratuity and one Polaroid picture with Santa per person...AND, OF COURSE, THE MAIN EVENT...

New Year's Eve Ball Drop in Times Square
Join the million revelers who celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square

SEE YOU SOON

PURRS,
PINOT:love:

[carole]

Killearn Kitties only the best for my girls lol, they are excited to see everyone too, they hear so much about them all and now finally a meet, and New York, well isn't that every kitties dream destination.:D

[cassiesmom]

Could we go to Central Purr-k, uh, I mean, Park?

Cassie

[momcat]

Hi fellow kitties,
Wow, this is really shaping up to be one of our best excursions yet! It will be wonderful to meet our New Zeland friends and see the Kilearn crew again.

Miss Phesina, will Sparkler be coming? :D :D :D

Sophie, Aroara, Fister, Luna, Lily, we need to hear from you! Grandma, Chester, and Winnie, come on and join us. There's plenty of room in the Catmobile for everyone.

Funny thing is the local Jaguar dealer said she wasn't surprised to see me. A new sound system is being installed in the Catmobile in time for our trip. We can get the Catmobile whenever we decide to head out. Pinot, I need your input on this so I can let them know at the Jaguar dealer.

For those of you coming in by plane, let us know if you'll be coming into Newark Airport or Kennedy Airport in New York so pick ups can be coordinated. Anyone coming in by train, get the Amtrak to Trenton and you'll be picked up at the station.

Pinot, is there still time for requests of sites to see? Meowmie asked if we plan to go ice skating at Rockefeller Center (silly Meowmie).

Check here for updates and to let us know if you're coming.

Your friend,
Groucho

[phesina]

Dear Groucho, I will definitely be coming, with rings on my front toesies and bells on my back ones! (And won't they look even prettier when they're so adorned?!)
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And here I am with Big Brother Elmer, who also wouldn't miss it (and his dearie Taccoa) for the world!
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Don't worry, we'll all be there!

Sparkler :love::D:o

[Pinot's Mom]

Yes there is time to pick more destinations for the trip-we all have to make sure to see what we want to, just let me know so I can program it in! Groucho (and Momcat), we will be at Rockefeller Plaza a couple of times - you're welcome to ice skate if that's your pleasure!;) Cassie, of course we'll go through Central Park; we have some patrol horsies to visit! Sparkler, you'll look wonderful all dolled up - have you talked to your buddy Aroara? Haven't heard from that crew?? Nikkita and Lexie - it'll be wonderful to see you - it's your first trip, isn't it? Anything special I can plan for you? Edwina, how's the wardrobe coming?

We have to come to a mutual decision, kitties; are we leaving before or after Christmas Day? I'd like to be home for Christmas, but if I'm outvoted I'll have to deal. Input??

Purrs, Pinot

[momcat]

Hi Pinot, As always you're doing a dynamite job pulling this trip together with so many fun things to see and do. I've been thinking about this and like you, I want to be with Meowmie and Soncat for Christmas. It's always a fun family day around here plus Meowmie gives me turkey for dinner. Yummy!

My vote is to leave maybe December 28 or 29. That way we can get the best of both holidays.

Your friend,
Groucho

[Pinot's Mom]

I'll set it up that we leave on the 28th - that'll give us time to enjoy everything!

Groucho, please let the Jaguar dealer know.

Kitties, please check in ASAP!:D

Purrs,
Pinot

[Killearn Kitties]

We will be arriving in Newark in time to start on the 28th. That is good, because there is usually some smoked salmon here at Christmas, so we won't miss out.

It has been nasty cold here for the past few days and we all have new scarves, hats and mittens for the trip. We will all be having a manicure before we go too.

We are so excited!

Headbumpies,
Samantha, Daisy and Jessica

[momcat]

Hi Pinot,
I just talked to the Jaguar dealer and we're all set. The Catmobile will be here on December 27 so Soncat and I can load it up for an early start on December 28.

Anyone coming in on December 27 can jump on the train to Trenton. You'll be picked up at the train station and you're welcome to spend the night here at my place. Be sure to let me know.

Along with our fried chicken and crab legs, there will be plenty of tasty shrimp. Meowmie has agreed to make us some pumpkin pie too! Yummy :D

Another thing has been added to our trip. The night before we head back home, we're going on a dinner cruise on the Hudson River Line around Manhattan. The view of the New York City Skyline and the Palisades is awesome. There will also be a band on board for singing and dancing.

Come on fellow kitties and check in. It's not too late and there's plenty of room for everyone. If there's something special you'd like to see, call Pinot so it can be included. Be sure to pack for some cold weather.

Pinot, I'll call you on your cell phone about our time frames.

Your friend,
Groucho

[lvpets2002]

:love: We are all here & checking in.. Taccoa cant wait for her Elmer & Roco for his Pinot.. Meowmom packed us some treats for the trip.. Oh we are going to have so much fun & the food sounds great.. We will brings some snuggle warm wraps for the river ride..

[momcat]

Hi fellow kitties,
I hope you and your purrents are having a wonderful Christmas with lots of tasty treats and fun new toys to play with.

In 3 more days we'll be leaving on our trip to celebrate New Year's in New York City. There's still plenty of room for everyone so if you want to come and haven't checked in, there's still time. Be sure to contact Pinot or me as soon as you can. Nobody will be left behind and everyone will have a ride.

We don't know for sure what the weather might be so be sure to bring warm stuff. Pinot and I will update you over the next few days.

See you in a few days!

Your friend,
Groucho

[Pinot's Mom]

Final preps going on here - we leave on Monday, kitties! I'll post the final itinerary soon, but please let me know who'll be on the trip...don't want to leave anyone out...

Purrs,
Pinot

[carole]

Hey Nikkita here, Lexie and I are in Los Angeles at the moment, we flew over first class, it was awesome, we had shrimp, crabsticks and salmon, and we relaxed sleeping all the way in our velvet seats.

We are flying to New York in a couple of hours to catch up with you guys, can't wait to see you all. MIAOW.

[cassiesmom]

Pinot, do you think Roco's brother Bogart and Catmandu's Michael can come on the trip? They both have visual impairments, but my meowmie said we other kitties would be able to help them with anything they needed.

Purrs,
Cassie

[momcat]

Of course they can come, Cassie! All kitties are welcome on our trips and we will be happy to make any accomodations necessary for them. Everything will be done to make sure they're safe and have a good time. As you already know, we watch out for each other. It's so nice of you to think of them!

Okay, fellow kitties, the Catmobile has arrived. Soncat is helping me load it up for an early take off in the morning. According to the latest weather reports we might be in for some cold weather and maybe some snow flurries. There are plenty of warm blankets and soft pillows in the Catmobile so we're sure to be comfortable.

Get a good night's rest and be sure your cell phones are on. We'll call you from the Catmobile when we reach your neighborhood so nobody has to be outside in the cold. Meowmie just picked up the fried chicken, crab legs, and shrimp. And the pumpkin pies smell so good!

I can't wait to see all of you again!

Your friend,
Groucho

[phesina]

We're all packed, rested, and ready to go!!!!!!

Sparkler, Poppy, Elmer, Sparkler, Bob, Sydney, and Sparkler

[astrid]

Hi fellas!!
I'm so thrilled to go to NYC again!! I'm packing right now, I'm taking some treats for the road ;) and I'll leave ASAP!!!
Don't forget to pick me at JFK.... I'll see you tomorrow!!

Pretty as usual,
Sophie

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[momcat]

Sophie, it's great to hear from you! Don't worry about a thing, we'll pick you up at JFK along with the other kitties coming in there. Pinot is burning the midnight oil making sure the map is ready and checking up on last minute details. I'll call her on her cell phone and let her know you'll be waiting for us at JFK. See you tomorrow!

Your friend,
Groucho

[Pinot's Mom]

The kitties are on their way to NYC! Pinot checked in and said Sophie was picked up safe and sound, along with Nikkita and Lexie, the ladies from Killearn, the Catada crew, Groucho, and Helene's gang from Texas. I'm sure there are others on board by now; they'll be in NYC for a wonderful seafood feast to welcome everyone to the city! Check in kitties!:D

[momcat]

Word from the road is everyone has been picked up and the kitties are busy snacking, talking about their Christmas gifts, and catching up on the gossip. Groucho said the weather is on the chilly side but fortunately all the travellers came prepared. He also said the Killearn girls look marvelous in their tartans. The party is already in full swing and it looks like this will be a late night.

[astrid]

Hi!! I'm posting from my cell phone, we're having tons of fun and eating great food, I hope tomorrow we can go to Bubba Gump at Times Square, I love shrimp... anyway, we're doing great, Elmer and the Catada guys are so funny!!
Bye for now!!
Sophie

[Killearn Kitties]

I have just had the briefest of messages from the girls saying that they arrived safely and were picked up with the other kitties. They needed all those warm tartan accessories to get to the catmobile, but of course, once they were inside it was warm and comfy. They thought it was a lovely touch to have a Christmas tree with mousie baubles in the car.

That was all the information I got though. They were too excited about seeing all their friends again. Wonder what they are doing today?

[Pinot's Mom]

Hello all purrents!

This morning we had a BIG thrill - BREAKFAST WITH SANTA!! It was so much fun - Sparkler got on his lap and they had a wonderful conversation, Cassie interjected some thoughts for next year's gifts already, my sweetheart Roco had some very quiet things to say that I couldn't hear....hmmm.... we'll see where THAT goes!! ;)

Today we're doing some tours on Park Avenue, visiting with some of our horsey friends in Central Park, and going to see the Nutcracker tonight. We have a private box with all kinds of treats!

Tomorrow's the big day! Thanks for letting us come to the Big Apple!! :D

Purrs,
Pinot

[momcat]

Hi Purrents,
Groucho here. Just want to let you know that everyone is having a wonderful time and we're on our very best behavior. Our horsie pals were surprised to see us and we were all able to meet up for a nice dinner together. The horsies said they expect a busy night tomorrow as large crowds are anticipated.
The breakfast buffet was out of this world! With so much to choose from we all had to go back a few times to get a taste of everything. Full tummies all the way around.
Something has been added to our trip. After the festivities tomorrow night, the Catmobile will be heading to Boston's Fenway Park. Santa surprised us with VIP tickets to the hockey game! When we went ice skating at Rockefeller Center, Elmer and Bob were practicing their slap shots while Samantha, Daisy, and Lexie wowed the crowd with their cheerleading skills.
Time to leave for the Nutcracker. See all of you in a few more days!

Your friend,
Groucho

[cassiesmom]

Cassie interjected some thoughts for next year's gifts already

Leave it up to my girl to be discontent with what she got :o

[carole]

Nikki and Lexie just reporting in, we are just amazed at how big this city is, we love all the excitement, wish my fur mum and skin mum were here with me,I hope you all enjoyed the Haka we performed for you, it took us ages to learn.

Gosh a kittie cannot get any sleep around this city, it is just a buzz all the time.:D

[phesina]

Carole, will you please tell me what a Haka is? Or should I wait until my crew get back and find out from them?

[carole]

It is a tribal dance, by our indigenous people here in NZ, the Maoris, used as a greeting or challenge, our famous rugby all black team perform one before they play, although it has caused some controversy to say the least, i really cannot understand why?

So the girls went to classes to learn and do it for you as a greeting of course.
If you go to www.youtube.com you can see one performed.,type in Maori Haka and then you will see the link and you can see it.

[Pinot's Mom]

Aye, 'twill be a bittersweet New Year's Eve in some ways! We kitties had a very special dinner reservation this evening...we just left the Tavern on the Green-a wonderful restaurant-on it's last night of business. It's been a NYC institution for a very long time I hear. We felt very honored....

Now on to New Year's Rockin' Eve, which starts at 10pm, for the rest of the festivities! We have a very special place there as well, as special guests of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.

Happy New Year to all our purrents - be safe - we love you!

Purrs,
Pinot:love:

[phesina]

WOW!!!!! Carole, I watched a couple of the YouTubes, one being done by the rugby team..

I would LOVE to see the kitty-girls doing that!

[momcat]

Carole, I watched the Haka and the one by the rugby team. Very impressive and I'm sure your girls did very well. Thanks for sharing!

Got a message from Groucho. The Catmobile crew is having a great time at the hockey game in Boston. Bob, Elmer, and the Catada kitties were thrilled when both teams invited them to join in on the warm-up practice before the game started. Cassie and Sparkler joined Samantha, Daisy and Lexie in cheerleading and they were a huge hit. They're really enjoying the game while filling their tummys with cheesesteaks and New England chowder. After the game they'll meet with the teams then head back to New York City to see a few more sights. The dinner cruise on the Hudson River Line is scheduled for tomorrow. Everyone is having a wonderful time and they'll be heading home in a few more days.

[Randi]

Damn, I’m just now out of my box - are there any shrimps left?

I think I missed something important. :( I so would have preferred to spend New Years Eve with you all, but I can do without the fireworks, thank you!

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If you’re planning more trips, you can count me in. :D

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[Pinot's Mom]

Oh, Fister, I wondered where you were!! I missed you and your little backpack! You would have had a great time in Boston - we all loved it! New Year's Eve, though - WOW!! It was CRAZY!! We met up with some of our horsie friends - they helped us get through the maze - and were delivered safely to Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's private space. It was so nice of them to invite us! We watched all the performances, the craziness of the crowd, and the fireworks! Then we were delivered safely back to the Catmobile for the trip to Boston. Now we're back in NYC and getting ready for the Hudson River trip! It's cold, we really have to bundle up, but it'll be great fun!

We'll be coming home tomorrow, purrents, see you soon!

Purrs,
Pinot

[carole]

Gidday mates, honestly we have had such an awesome time, we are so tired and hope to catch some shut eye on the plane home, will be leaving soon, sorry to say goodbye to everyone, we had such fun, but i am missing both my mums, and Lexie wants to see her ole buddy Ash and make sure he is doing ok, she has been worried about him while we have been here.

Was great meeting you all, if you ever want to venture down under,we have many adventures awaiting you all,Bye for now love nikkie and lexie.

[astrid]

Hey everybody!!
I'm back home!! I had a great time and tons of fun... I'm exhausted now, I'm gonna catch some zz's...

I hope to see you all again soon, BYE!!!
Sophie

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[momcat]

Hi fellow kitties,
Did we have a blast or what?!? I'm so happy that all of you were able to make the trip. The Catmobile is back at the Jaguar dealer and the service manager said his crew will start checking it out so it will be ready when we plan our next trip.

Meowmie was so jealous when I told her we were with Marc Anthony, she likes how he sings. I reminded her that we get VIP treatment every place we go.

When I arrived home there was a surprise waiting for me. Soncat completely rearranged his room and a few of my best hidey spots are gone. That's okay though, he gave me a brand new bed in there. It's ultra comfortable but it's so cold in Trenton that I still go under the comforter with him.

Nikkita and Lexie, thank you for teaching us the Haka dance! Please be sure to join us on future Catmobile trips. Fister, we missed you! Don't worry, you're definitely in on the next one.

Well, I have an early day in Cat Court tomorrow and must get into my new bed. Thanks to all of you for coming and making our trip so much fun. Also a very special thank you to all the Meowmies that made sure we had all that wonderful food.

If any of you get any ideas for another Catmobile adventure, be sure to post in and let us know. Looking forward to seeing all of you again.

Your friend,
Groucho

[cassiesmom]

Would you like to come to Chicago in February, kitties? The new 101 Dalmatians Musical will be here, or we could take in the Joffrey Ballet "Cinderella". Maybe you want to plan your return to the Windy City when the weather is more reliable, though.

P.S., Sophie, my meowmie got Chapstick on the monitor trying to give you a kissie (post #49)! She hopes you felt it all the way in Guatemala.

[Pinot's Mom]

Would you like to come to Chicago in February, kitties? The new 101 Dalmatians Musical will be here, or we could take in the Joffrey Ballet "Cinderella". Maybe you want to plan your return to the Windy City when the weather is more reliable, though.

P.S., Sophie, my meowmie got Chapstick on the monitor trying to give you a kissie (post #49)! She hopes you felt it all the way in Guatemala.

Cassie (and Mom), I think you're forgetting something! The Catmobile has some plans in February...
http://www.nbcolympics.com/

:);)

[cassiesmom]

Pinot, thank you so much for reminding my human where I will be this February! Chicago isn't very nice that time of year anyway. Better to be in beautiful Catada.