Big Thanks to Sandy Frost, Kohala, cats and frog

[Frostfrog]

The Frostfrog would like to publicly thank Kohala, Sandy Frost, the frog (well, the two frogs, its just that one of them stayed in the dark and so did not become imprinted upon my mind in the same way as did the one that sat upon the back of my hand and crawled up my arm) and all the cats for so graciously allowing me to come into your homes to meet and photograph the critters.

It was grand to finally meet some Cat of the Day folks in real life.

It was a bit odd, and striking, too, to see so a bright sun and feel such dramatically warm temperatures this time of year. It was odd, too, to stroll down the beach in front of the cliffs and to come suddenly upon a naked man, dangling his way down the beach, then to keep walking and find that he was just the first of many.

All the naked people walking on the beach were men. Not one woman. What's with that? What's the point?

A woman could have looked quite exquisite and wonderful - COULDN'T THERE HAVE BEEN JUST ONE? (perhaps one who would have smiled, maybe even winked, as she sauntered by? Oh! then I would have had something to think about!) - but these men just looked odd and strange - silly, even. Makes me wonder what women see in us in the first place when, truly, it is they who are the works of art.

It was also something to one day be sitting under an umbrella in front of Rubio's, eating a three-cheese quesidilla smothered in jalepenas and quacomole, the temperature in the 80's, and then, four air-legs to the north later to be sitting in a log cabin along the frozen Chandalar River, just south of the Brooks Range and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, where the high noon sun was just a dim, orange orb cruising the southern horizon, the temperature - 15 F, eating fresh, boiled, beaver while everyone complained about the warm weather and wondering what the hell is going on and wondering when is the river going to be good enough to snowmachine one and when is Alaska going to be Alaska once again; talking about bear, moose, caribou muskrat, beaver, and lynx in a way that folks down south don't talk about them, talking about them that the way that people who actually live with them do, noting that in just over five months ducks will be flying back to the dinner plate and hell, it doesn't even look or feel like winter yet.

The black cat is on my left shoulder, purring, kneading, constantly shifting position, nuzzling my face with his cool nose one moment, knibbling my elbow the next, forcing me to enlarge his platform by extending my left arm, forcing me to type with just my right hand.

He is glad to have me back from both San Diego and the Chandalar and I am glad to be back with him.

We belong together, the black cat and I.

Now I will go into the house and join my youngest daughter as she blows out the candles that symbolize her 17 years outside the womb. The black cat will follow and will climb in and out of the boxes as she empties them of her gifts. So will the kitten, Pistol, and soon the two of them will be tumbling and rolling across the floor.

The other cats, being older and more staid, will likely not join in but give them time and they, too, will try out the boxes.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Hi Frostfrog, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip to San Diego but what was Kohala thinking of sending you off to Blacks Beach. LOL
I have been here for fifty years and no most of us women do not go there, at least any women over 30 lol.
I hope you got to see our other wonders here, Balboa Park, Point Loma Lighthouse, La Jolla Caves, San Diego World Class Zoo and I could go on and on. The most important wonder that you missed was two cranky, independent, kid hating, dog hating, curious, sweet, loving, brave Mini Schnauzers named Miss Daisy and Perry, the terrier terrors.
Ah yes we go to Rubios quite often for the lobster tacos, they are delicious and cannot be duplicated. I'm glad San Diego left a good impression with you, just wish it was not Black's Beach. lol
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

[mugsy]

Boy have I missed your posts FF!! You have such a great writing style. I just close my eyes and remember your words and I feel like I'm sitting in the cabin myself. I'll bet black cat is happy you're back.

[Vermontcat]

It is nice to hear from you again Frostfrog, I thought Kohala mentioned something about you heading south to visit.
I am surprised they didn't take you to eat at Taco Bell and rather than take you to the zoo to see the animals (like the cute Koalas) they took you to a nude beach!:eek:
I am sure other Pet Talkers could think of better places to take you when you travel to their parts.:)

[Frostfrog]

Black's Beach, huh? I did not know. I just drove up the road until I came to a place where there was good parking and a sign that identified the place as a state park and also there were some good cliffs rising over the beach, appearing to go on for a few miles, so I figured that if I walked below them the crowds would be less than elsewhere.

I did get a very good picture. Two guys were walking straight at me and I thought to myself "well, this is a public beach and I can photograph anything I see so lets so what will happen if photograph these two guys." So, I dropped suddenly to one knee and aimed a telephoto lens at them. Well, these two, unashamed, proud-to-be-naked-in-public guys were suddenly clasping hands over strategic places, turning this way and that, dodging for cover. They looked like Marines and were bigger than me (yes, there too, although, being by the sea, they were suffering from "shrinkage," as coined by George of Seinfeld fame), besides outnumbering me, so I was a little worried about what they might do, but then a big part of their job is defending my first amendment rights, so I figured they would understand.

The resultant photo is hilarious. (Besides photographing cats wherever I go, I keep a photo journal, which is where that photo has gone).

Yes, it is too bad I missed those terriers. Dogs being so plentiful and abundant everywhere one goes, I don't have a similar project going where I seek them out as I do cats. However, I do try to photograph "car dogs" whenever I can, so you should have come driving by me, terror terriers prominently displayed in the window and I would surely have photographed them.

As for Taco Bell, there is one on Rosecrans not far from Sandy Frost's house. I ate there twice and it was quite good, except that they ran out of forks but the guy was nice enough to go next door to KFC and get one for me.

Most of my time in San Diego was spent working and I did not get to see all that I had hoped, but I did visit my niece who I had not seen since we buried her father (my brother) in June of 1987 and I got to meet her husband and young daughter, so that was good.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I'm laughing, I did see that Seinfeld episode too and I can imagine those two marines? on the beach, I'm sure they went back to their barracks with quite a story, One of those "you will never believe this" kind.
I don't think they have Rubios in the East, I believe this man went to Mazatlan and tried these fish tacos and brought the recipe back to California and now has a huge chain of Rubios. Taco Bell does not compare to Rubios.
Kohala is a very nice person, she was very comforting when both of our Schnauzers were attacked by a neighbors dog. We did have a cat at one time a Calico, we found her on Christmas eve under our air conditioner and immediately adopted her. She was a sweet, beautiful cat and her name was Baby. After she was gone we then got our Schnauzers. I do believe you are right we should put a sign in our window "terror terriers" in our Explorer, they sit very quietly until someone goes by and then they leap to the window and scare them out of their wits. Believe me you would know them if you walked or drove by. LOL
Jackie

[kohala]

First - a disclaimer - as Frostfrog mentioned, he went adventuring and found Black's Beach all on his own!! I haven't been there in decades, after my first and only visit there with some adventurous acquaintances!! Not my style, I'm afraid!!!

My visist with the delightful Frsotfrog was sadly short, as I was buried under work and getting ready to fly to the East Coast for a class. Sigh - but our time was delightful - he is a fascinating person!!! More later, I just got home and poor Grasshopper and Dadcat are wondering about me as I came straight here, after checking for my PetTalk Christmas Card!!

Frostfrog, it was wonderful meeting you - enjoy the peace and quiet fo Alaska - I know I would!!!!!! But we talked about that!!! BTW - I'm ordering the book Monday.

[Cataholic]

How cool, a meeting between PTers. How nice to open your heart to a stranger (I assume), and share your town. Was this just a chance meeting? Business? I would like to know more details, please!! Aren't I so nosy?:D

[mugsy]

Johanna....I think we should tempt FF to have a business trip in the Midwest, so we can meet him too!! What do you think??

Ko....you should have planned a layover in the Midwest so I could meet you too!! SHEESH!

[Cataholic]

I am all for a midwest visit! Sans the nudist beach, that is!!! Let's go shopping!!!! Who wants to meet Molly and I at the Indy mall???

[mugsy]

I think we should probably identify which mall it is that you want to go to...I think they have like 5 of them!! I believe you mean Circle Centre in downtown since that's where Nordstrom's is! lol

C'mon FF...maybe you can find a new inspiration for another book!!

[Cataholic]

Circle Centre it is! I just knew you would locate the Nordstrom one for me..Come on FF- women and shopping..there has to be a kodak moment in that!:D

[SANDY FROST]

It was fun to have the famous Frostfrog come over to my house. I had to laugh about eating at the Taco Bell close to my house. Someday Kohala
ia coming over to my houst to see my zoo. I have 15 pets. most of them our
in the reptile room. You should Frostfrog when I put one of my frogs
on his arm. Its like he died and gone to heaven. He really thought my blur frog was cool. Thats all for posting. gotta eat dinner.
Sandy Frost:)

[SANDY FROST]

It was a blue frog. And i thought it was funny abought Frostfrog eating
at local Taco Bell near my house and the plastic sliverware.
Sandy Frost
p.s. somday Kohala wants nto come over to my house and i would like to come over to house. Sorry about the typos but I hadn't dinner but now I'm beeter that I had something to eat. And Happy Birthday to Frostfrogs daughter. It was fun to Have Frostfrog over to my house. And your book is wonderful..
Sandy Frost:D

[Frostfrog]

Okay, Cataholic (and the rest of you) - a few details:

You probably know by now that I am a professional photographer (and writer) and I do a lot of traveling. Most of that is in Alaska, but sometimes I go Outside, too (5 Outside trips in 2002 - four to the Lower 48 and one to Northeast Canada). Back when my daughters were small, I began photographing cats that I would meet along the way. I would learn what I could about those cats and then when I came home, I would scan the images into my computer (this was before most people even knew about digital imaging) and then I would call my daughters in, pull up the pictures and tell them whatever stories I had learned about the cats. They were always very eager to see what kind of cats I had met.

My youngest just turned 17, but I still do this and they still appreciate it. Someday, I plan to compile a selection of these photos into a book or two along with the stories told to my daughters.

Through Cat of the Day and Pet Talk, both Kohala and Sandy had become e-pals, so when I found out I was going to San Diego, I asked for permission to come by and photograph the cats (and Darwin, the frog), offered to provide evidence that I was not just another cyber-psycho and thus was granted the privilege.

As to the Midwest - my youngest daughter is a big fan of the Chicago Cubs and of the city of Chicago itself (these two facts account for the name of our calico) and I have promised her a trip to the Windy City to take in a Cubs game. We had intended to do it this past summer, but my schedule was ruthless and the trip had to be postponed.

But a promise is a promise and I still must take her down there before she goes off to college somewhere (this is her junior year in high school).

Now... as to that shopping center part... I'd rather face an angry and hungry polar bear unarmed. The only places in shopping centers that I even care to go are the food courts, and any stores that might have little airplanes or small, ceramic cats.

I have excellent relationships with my wife and daughters, but whenever they drag me into a shopping mall I am a miserable man, indeed.

Thanks again, Sandy and Kohala (and for the book part, too).

And to the rest of you - it would be fun to meet you and your cats (okay - dogs and other critters, too) down the road.

BTw - the blac cat us heremaking it difficult to type. What a buddy he is!

[Miss Meow]

Welcome back Frostfrog and Kohala (Koala :) )

The visual imagery is wonderful, but may we see some pictures?(grovel, beg, plead etc)

[SANDY FROST]

Sorry I do not have a digital camera or a scanner.
:(

[mugsy]

Hey! I have an idea then. FF, let me know when you want to come down and I will see if I can get a bunch of tickets. Mike Harkey (who used to pitch for the Cubs) was the pitching coach for our minor league (Single A) team here in Fort Wayne and my Mike fixed his dead computer for which he was eternally greatful and told us that if we ever wanted tickets to Cubs game to contact him. We've never taken advantage of it, so maybe we could now. It's worth a shot if you're interested.

[kohala]

Mugsy & Cataholic - How I wish I wasn't on "business" or that I had a more flexible employer!! I couldn't even get the travel dept to let me fly back via Oakland, so I could go visit my Pop on the way home.

As for meeting up, isn't there some well known, local Mom & Pop cafe we could meet at? I find a mall is a mall is a mall. Don't get me wrong, when I can afford them, I love them. But when I go across the country, I want to experience something unique to the area I'm in. I find malls, like hotels, restaurants and chains of everything in our country seem to be basically very much alike. You may not recognise you're in Virginia, or California, or Indiana, but you sure know you're in the USA!! Even if everything is Made in China!! LOL!!! I'm all for a world economy, yadayada, but at the sacrifice of American craftsmanship?!!?! OK, that's a whole 'nother forum, near and dear to my heart.

Well, I see Frostfrog explained his mission - and I can attest to his not being a CyberPsycho -:D LOL!!!! So can Sandy!! One of these days I hope to get over to her Zoo, and, Jackie, I would dearly love to meet the wonderfull Sir Perry and Miss Daisy, who, by the way, got me opening up and getting on this site in the first place (remember their horrible experience earlier this year? I am still angry over how that went down, Jackie!)

I confess to relaxing in "General" a little too much, and have been missing out on our great dogs, lately, too. Hmmm, not good. However, I must attend to home and family first, as Dadcat is beginning to feel like a "PetTalk" widow(er).LOL

When I retire, I would like to have a good, reliable vehicle, and travel the Blue Highways (now that was a good book - can't remember the author's name) seeing the land I live in and actually meeting people I have "met" from coast to coast!!!

A trip to Australia and Europe would be wonderful! - if I win a lottery it could happen!! I agree, Nicole, I can't wait to see the images Frostfrog has captured, and I dearly look forward to his next book.

[RockyRoad]

Hey FF you sure are popular! Nice to see your posts again! You are a photographer in ALASKA???!!!! Oh I wish you could show me some pictures! Wow, glad you had a good time! I have never been to San Diego but from what I hear from you people that have been there or live there, I may go this year! Cause my friend and I are going to see the national gymnastics competition(maybe) in CA and maybe we'll stop by and have a look around!:p
-I went off topic again, but don't I always:) -

[mugsy]

Ko, we can meet just about anywhere. If you fly into Indy, we could meet somewhere around the airport which would be much more convenient for you. HEY! Liz would have to come too and if you had a big layover or stay over (even better), we could take you down to Southside Animal Shelter where Liz got Moki and Mike and I got Max and Sammy. That's the shelter that burned and they lost close to 40 animals.


HMMMMM.....That would be too much fun!

[kohala]

Originally posted by mugsy
Ko, we can meet just about anywhere. If you fly into Indy, we could meet somewhere around the airport which would be much more convenient for you. HEY! Liz would have to come too and if you had a big layover or stay over (even better), we could take you down to Southside Animal Shelter where Liz got Moki and Mike and I got Max and Sammy. That's the shelter that burned and they lost close to 40 animals.


HMMMMM.....That would be too much fun!

Now THAT's a trip I'd like!! And what souveniers - a little Indy fur, yeah!! Of course, if I get to Indiana I'd have to get something "Indy" for my car guy!! The only souv. I brought from VA was two pressed flowers I found in the traditional Gideon Bible. I still don't know what kind, but what a cool momento!!! I thought about pinching a little branch of some holly looking bush that grew outside my room, but I didn't have time. It was something we don't have (that I know of) down here. That's what I look for when I travel, things that remind me of the place I've been. I have a small collection of shells, pinecones, things like that. Oh, and I do concede to getting a Mug-sy :D :D - I look for the cobalt blue kind with some kind of nice looking image that represents where I've been - this time I got a very attractive one with an airbrushed-looking color a image of the District with four monuments featured. (That's another thing I learned while I was there, they don't call it "D.C." they call it "The District" (at least the people I was in class with did, and the news channels ;) ).)

I don't get to travel much, so I don't have many, but that is going to change in a year or two, I hope. It started with the mug-sy Dadcat bought me when he took me to his former home, Las Vegas, about 15 years ago. It was my first visit, as I had never cared much for the place. We had a great time, not in casino's but with real people who lived out in North Las Vegas. Cars and horses, that's my guy!!!

[mugsy]

Ok, we'll send the vibes for you to have a conference in Indy and I'll check around Fort Wayne and see if I can't hunt down a cobalt blue Fort Wayne mug-sy!!

[kohala]

Originally posted by mugsy
Ok, we'll send the vibes for you to have a conference in Indy and I'll check around Fort Wayne and see if I can't hunt down a cobalt blue Fort Wayne mug-sy!!

You just made my day!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Kohala, by the way, in talking to Animal control, their trial is coming up Dec 20th, if they plead guilty the Judge can decide whatever he wants to do, if they don't we will get supoened ( I don't know how to spell it, lol) to go to court along with Animal control. They have given two of the dogs away and kept one, however they keep it in the house and only let it out to potty at least until the trial comes up.
Ours are doing wonderful, Perry is pretty much over his nervous behavior, Daisy can now run like the wind, but they are more aggressive with kids and other animals and we are very careful with them. It has made me worry about their safety continually even to the point of worrying about leaving them in the house in case of fire. etc. etc. But we are all doing well and back to normal pretty much now.
Kohala, you take care.
Jackie

[Frostfrog]

Hey Mugsy - That's a mighty fine and generous offer. Once we finally get the trip planned, I will let you know. Thanks

[Soledad]

Frostfrog - I still think you should come to NZ where the cats are beautiful and plentiful. They own this country.

[Frostfrog]

Miss Meow - as to your request for pictures, that is a vexing one for me. As I read Pet of the Day rules, one grants POTD copyright to photos used here and I never grant anyone copyright of my photos - I grant use rights but never copyright. I need to make a site that I can share with POTD people and maybe one day I will find the time to do so.

[Frostfrog]

Soledad - I can not tell you how much I would love to do just that!

[Miss Meow]

Originally posted by Frostfrog
Miss Meow - as to your request for pictures, that is a vexing one for me. As I read Pet of the Day rules, one grants POTD copyright to photos used here and I never grant anyone copyright of my photos - I grant use rights but never copyright. I need to make a site that I can share with POTD people and maybe one day I will find the time to do so.

Understand, especially considering photography is your livelihood :) If Soledad can talk you into coming to New Zealand, Australia is only a few quick hours on the plane. There are four cats in my house alone who love being photographed, and three of mum's, and two of Julianne's black cats (now *that* could be the decider!)

Kohala, we have a spare bedroom and cats galore when you come and stay, he he he :)

[SANDY FROST]

Kohala is right. Frostfrog is a very nice down to earth guy.
He is ok in my book.
Sandy Frost:)

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by Soledad
Frostfrog - I still think you should come to NZ where the cats are beautiful and plentiful. They own this country.

Originally posted by Miss Meow
There are four cats in my house alone who love being photographed, and three of mum's, and two of Julianne's black cats (now *that* could be the decider!)

Are we trying to influence/persuade FrostFrog's next trip? lol
Let me get my 2cents in, as I have yet to meet a Pet Talker! ;)

NM might not have nude beaches (heck, there aren't ANY beaches) but I do access to GREAT Mexican food (including Taco Bell). In addition, I have 4 fur-girls who are 'neked' and will roll onto their backs at the slightest chance of a belly rub (3 of the gals will even purr for ya)! :D Now they may not have the slenderest of figures, but beggars can't be choosers, eh? ;)

Purr-haps I should introduce you to the 3 purring 'neked' ladies before setting them up on a blind date...

Clarice, the former 'backyard bouncer' whom even post-spay, would call the toms in only to beat them up. :rolleyes: For the first 5 years of her life she refused to come indoors. The turning point: an unknown illness which almost took her life. Now 12 and slightly arthritic, she refuses to set paws outdoors. Her days are spent sleepin' in the sunshine and seeking out the next person to 'purr' her (ie scratch her ears and chin while she runs her motorbox).

Tinker (aka Mary-Ann :rolleyes:, don't ask... had to do w/ a Giligan's Island re-run lol) is Clarice's kitten and our gentle giant. Though 10 yrs old, she acts 3. Sunshine and treat-time is what this 13lb gal lives for! At cuddletime/bedtime, don't you dare take her to the bed --- she likes for it to be her idea, thank you. :rolleyes: She might like to put on the air of a snotty-puss--but it's exactly that, AIR -- they just don't come much sweeter than Tinker!

Sunshiney, Every-Day's-a-Good-Day, Optimistic K'Cee!
This lil' gray/white pound-purry joined our household 2wks and 3days ago. Frisky, fun, and confident as only a 4mnth old kitten can be, K'Cee is a laugh-a-minute! (Exactly what this household needed after the loss of Miz Sophie Bunnie. :( ) Regardless of her spunk and cat-itude, K'Cee is hands down *THE* most laid back kitten I've ever seen. Dogs, car rides, medicine time (she's anemic)... she takes it all in dignified, velvety-paw strides.

(The fur/fin-family also includes a Sara the 3yr old boxer-dawg, 2 fishie tanks, and Oreo the elderly gerbil. You (and anyone else traveling this way) are welcome at anytime!)

[kohala]

Originally posted by zippy-kat


Are we trying to influence/persuade FrostFrog's next trip? lol
Let me get my 2cents in, as I have yet to meet a Pet Talker! ;)

NM might not have nude beaches (heck, there aren't ANY beaches) but I do access to GREAT Mexican food (including Taco Bell). In addition, I have 4 fur-girls who are 'neked' and will roll onto their backs at the slightest chance of a belly rub (3 of the gals will even purr for ya)! :D Now they may not have the slenderest of figures, but beggars can't be choosers, eh? ;)

Purr-haps I should introduce you to the 3 purring 'neked' ladies before setting them up on a blind date...

Clarice, the former 'backyard bouncer' whom even post-spay, would call the toms in only to beat them up. :rolleyes: For the first 5 years of her life she refused to come indoors. The turning point: an unknown illness which almost took her life. Now 12 and slightly arthritic, she refuses to set paws outdoors. Her days are spent sleepin' in the sunshine and seeking out the next person to 'purr' her (ie scratch her ears and chin while she runs her motorbox).

Tinker (aka Mary-Ann :rolleyes:, don't ask... had to do w/ a Giligan's Island re-run lol) is Clarice's kitten and our gentle giant. Though 10 yrs old, she acts 3. Sunshine and treat-time is what this 13lb gal lives for! At cuddletime/bedtime, don't you dare take her to the bed --- she likes for it to be her idea, thank you. :rolleyes: She might like to put on the air of a snotty-puss--but it's exactly that, AIR -- they just don't come much sweeter than Tinker!

Sunshiney, Every-Day's-a-Good-Day, Optimistic K'Cee!
This lil' gray/white pound-purry joined our household 2wks and 3days ago. Frisky, fun, and confident as only a 4mnth old kitten can be, K'Cee is a laugh-a-minute! (Exactly what this household needed after the loss of Miz Sophie Bunnie. :( ) Regardless of her spunk and cat-itude, K'Cee is hands down *THE* most laid back kitten I've ever seen. Dogs, car rides, medicine time (she's anemic)... she takes it all in dignified, velvety-paw strides.

(The fur/fin-family also includes a Sara the 3yr old boxer-dawg, 2 fishie tanks, and Oreo the elderly gerbil. You (and anyone else traveling this way) are welcome at anytime!)

I love it!! But where did I get the idea that Sophie the bunny was your one and only?? Argghhh!! Quick, edit that Christmas Card before you mail it, Ko!!! BTW, flying back from VA this past Saturday, I was seated next to a delightful lady from Charlotte, NC on the leg of the trip from Dallas to San Diego. She would peek over me out the window as we commented on the various types of terrain below. It was over New Mexico that I mentioned I wished I knew where Hobbs NM was, and why. After a fun discussion of the glorious New Mexico land, PetTalk and why computers are actually not evil ( :D ), we decided we were going to go into business creating topo-references for Airline travellers, since the country definitely looks very interesting from 5 miles high!!! So if some of you felt your ears tingling this past Saturday morning, it was just me flying over, thinking about you and wishing I could peek in.
Wow, Santa has a pretty cool job, after all!!!

[Frostfrog]

Hey, zippy-kat! The same event that took me to San Diego takes place next year in Albuquerque. That doesn't necessarily mean that I will be there, but then I just might. I don't know how far away Hobbs is from Albuquerque, but I always enjoy a good drive.

Your ladies sound like they might make me blush a bit, but I would brave it.

[SANDY FROST]

Hi Kohala,

I'm happy that you're back safe and sound. Give headbonkers to Grasshopper for me . How could anyone think that you would take
FrostFrog to Blacks Beach. Hang in there and let Grasshopper give you lots of love. Our 3 cats,Tigger,Yuri and Baby Baxter(He is not a baby anymore
but is the youngest. He got very upset when we just called him Baxter) all send purrs and headbonkers to you and Grasshopper.
Sandy FROST:)

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by kohala
I love it!! But where did I get the idea that Sophie the bunny was your one and only?? Argghhh!! Quick, edit that Christmas Card before you mail it, Ko!!!

The other girls have always been here (Hobbs--my parents' house) but I've been away at college (NM State Univ.-- Las Cruces). I had to leave the furbies behind (but in good hands and familiar surroundings) as I was either a victim of dormlife or a NO PET apartment. One day, I decided to hell with the no pets (apartment) rule. I wanted a cat but my roommate (and HS best friend) was severly allergic. Enter Miz Sophie Bunnie.

Shortly after graduation, I moved back home and Soph ruled the roost--chasin' Sara, bullying the cats, beggin' for treats.

Sadly (and briefly... can't talk about it w/out bawling :( ), I lost Sophie Bun last month (the post is in pet general).

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by Frostfrog
Hey, zippy-kat! The same event that took me to San Diego takes place next year in Albuquerque. That doesn't necessarily mean that I will be there, but then I just might. I don't know how far away Hobbs is from Albuquerque, but I always enjoy a good drive.

The drive usually averages about 5-6 hrs.

Albq. hosts the Nt'l Arabian Horse Show October/November-ish of 2003. If the event permits, I highly recommend you attend! (Try to see the Native Costume competition--absolutely breath taking!)

FYI: Winking at the grooms (in attempt to see/pet offspring of *Bask, Huckleberry Bey, and *Bint*Badaria) will not get you special privileges. Everyone (as I later found out) has access to the stalls/barns. :rolleyes: