Third Annual California BBQ!!!

[RICHARD]

I am posting the one thousandth post on this thread.... :D

It's warm and muggy here in Cah lee fuh nee ah!!!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone later on this afternoon..

When the 'hens' come home to roost.....


We are now down to the HOURLY countdown.......

Kinda like the space shuttle taking off.:D

[wolflady]

Originally posted by RICHARD
I am posting the one thousandth post on this thread.... :D
...
We are now down to the HOURLY countdown.......

Kinda like the space shuttle taking off.:D

Indeed...it should be a blast! :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by RICHARD
I am posting the one thousandth post on this thread.... :D

It's warm and muggy here in Cah lee fuh nee ah!!!

We are now down to the HOURLY countdown.......

Kinda like the space shuttle taking off.:D Hot and muggy here too so don't think you've cornered the market on that!!

Fox news said today it may be WEEKS (if ever) before the shuttle goes up.

Hope your BBQ goes off lots better than their liftoff!!! :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by RICHARD

I am looking forward to seeing everyone later on this afternoon..

When the 'hens' come home to roost...

Not sure which "Hens" you're refering to -
but if it's the Three Amigos (the "Kids") - don't hold your breath!

They *checked in* with the Ranch at 6 pm (your time) - ALL talkin at once -
Saying traffic was too bad to attempt a return to Party HQ ...
they were gonna "kill time" in a Mall they happened upon! :rolleyes:

Has the Plummin Crisis been rectified?

Have Richard and his able Monkey Helper finished the Back Yard Preps
without suffering any permanent injuries?

Seems rather *quiet* out there. :p

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Did anyone ever hear from poor Mary? :(

Gosh, it's tough to be left hanging like this!!! :)

[RICHARD]

the plummin is just fine and no we have not heard from Mary.

I stopped by for dinner and will be on the road momentarily....

Everything else is just fine......

we are down to HOURS NOW!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:p

He's not talkin bout da Monkey.

Heard from the Three Shoppers yet?

Two anna Half Hours in a Mall ... they'll need a truck to haul it all out!

;)

[aly]

Does anyone know if Laura made it safely????

Keeping Mary in my thoughts. I feel SO bad for her :(

[CagneyDog]

Whose Mary?:o :o

[gini]

10:30 pm and the BBQ hostess is going to bed!

What a day - I was the last to take a shower and I looked down to realize that I was standing in 2 - 3" of water. Isn't that supposed to go down the drain??? Hmmmm...........

Laurie is having a lot of fun teasing me because I shared that I only got one leg shaved.............the rest of you may as well tease me too...............old porcupine one leg.

Dealing with the plumbing took a couple of valuable hours out of the afternoon - but you all know how that goes - started out a horrible disaster - ended up getting fixed (after they got that big witch with the long wiry hair out of the plumbing). Thank goodness it didn't happen tomorrow with 20-25 people all using the facilities!!

Now Mary is Mruffruff from South Carolina. We at this hour have not heard from her......if she has arrived I can assure you that she is beyond exhausted! Hopefully we will hear from her in the morning.

Amberlee and Tracey are here as well - and we talked to them on the phone. We will see them tomorrow.

The "Mall" girls have not shown up - and what that means is that they have "shopped til they dropped" and they have "dropped"
at the local Cheesecake Factory for some yummy food.
It really makes me happy that the three girls are together and having a good time. I refuse to be Mother Hen and worry about them - all three deserve this vacation and I hope they are having the best time together.

So in preparation for tomorrow - we are going to bed fairly early - still lots to do in the morning.

Richard was again a huge help - and of course, Slick and Laurie
helped too.

See you in the morning...............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by aly
Does anyone know if Laura made it safely????

Keeping Mary in my thoughts. I feel SO bad for her :(

Zipp here:
Yes!! She made it at 3.48 - safe and sound but not after being stuck in traffic and taking the "scenic route" (aka lost;) ).

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
:p

He's not talkin bout da Monkey.

Heard from the Three Shoppers yet?

Two anna Half Hours in a Mall ... they'll need a truck to haul it all out!

;)


It's Staci---

we survived the mall
we conquered the Cheesecake Factory
And we didn't even need Mapquest directions!!! :p

And we rreeaallyy wanted to kidnap the waiter for Tonya and the lil bartender for ME!!! ;)
And Kelly is boycotting men so she was just the responsible one!!
**singing**If I had a lil white box to put them in!!!**singing**

Then we went to Albertson's for supplies - and we tried to guess how many pens the cashier had on his apron. Hmmmm Less then 70 more then 68!! Then we were offerered to go to the Freezer section or the semi private room for ahemmmmm.
But we said No - like good lil Catholic girls that we

aren't! ;)

[Vio&Juni]

It is Saturday here already and I came here to check on the news. Glad you're having fun and sharing it with us :)

I want more pictures!

[Barbara]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
It's Staci---

we survived the mall
we conquered the Cheesecake Factory
And we didn't even need Mapquest directions!!! :p

And we rreeaallyy wanted to kidnap the waiter for Tonya and the lil bartender for ME!!! ;)
And Kelly is boycotting men so she was just the responsible one!!
**singing**If I had a lil white box to put them in!!!**singing**

Then we went to Albertson's for supplies - and we tried to guess how many pens the cashier had on his apron. Hmmmm Less then 70 more then 68!! Then we were offerered to go to the Freezer section or the semi private room for ahemmmmm.
But we said No - like good lil Catholic girls that we

aren't! ;)

Ok, ok, so you created a legend for that special mall:D Another place that wants to be warned about the next BBQ so they can put warning signs on:D

Randi and Sara- loved your pics. Tells us many details about you. E.g. if you look what Gini has in her hands most of the time- Randi you must have liked this:D

If anybody wonders where Sara's elegant red purse comes frm- it's original Florence:D

[Vio&Juni]

Originally posted by RICHARD

Kinda like the space shuttle taking off.:D

Only that the shuttle DIDN'T take off :p

[Vio&Juni]

Originally posted by Barbara
If anybody wonders where Sara's elegant red purse comes frm- it's original Florence:D

I did! And I also noticed her colour coordinated shoes :)

[gini]

MARY IS HERE!!!

It is 3:00 a.m. California time and a few moments ago my phone rang and it was Mary - on my street - but not too sure of the address. We all got up and started looking for Mary - and sure enough like a very tired waif - along came Mary.

Poor thing has had a terrible time all around. Her flight from home to Dulles was late - and she missed her connecting flight to Los Angeles. Independence Air didn't seem to care much and all they would do is put her on the next (days) flight.

She went directly to her hotel - confirmation paper in hand and they told her NOPE - WE DON'T HAVE A RESERVATION FOR YOU.

Poor lady didn't know what to do except call me. Thank goodness she did!

Just by chance, there is an open bed here because Zippy decided to spend the night with Kelly and Staci.

Mary I am sure is sound asleep right now - and soon Laurie, Slick and I will as well and we will check back in - in a few hours!!

In a few hours the party starts........................:p :p

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Woohoo, just checking in moments ago!!

OMG, lots of new posts here!! Are we trying to beat a record here??;)

So, WHERE is everybody now?? All sleeping :eek: ?? He he, wake up guys, Belgium home base is waiting for the international connection with the Gini-home-station!!:D By the way, it is past 2 pm here, so California better get up now!!

Don't forget to take tons of pics, okay!

ps. I didn't check in since Wednesday, as we were in ..... NORMANDY!! We went for 3 days, and had a great time!! It was really warm and sunny! My shoulders are very much burned:eek: :eek:

[Cataholic]

So glad to hear that Mary made it!! And, frankly, Mary 'knowing' she could call on a fellow PTer for lodging brought tears to my eyes! Gini, being the gracious hostess, of course brought her into her home.

I wonder how much of a 'kick' you all would get with me calling to say good morning right now! 5 15 AM CA time...he he he...


I can't wait for the pictures, the stories, the fun to begin.

Johanna

[Corinna]

I ythink next year we should have a Pet talk airplane to get you all there on time. What is up with the airlines? Glad to hear all arriving safely.

[gini]

Laurie checking in from Gini's. Everyone here is snoozing except the orangies and me. I've started the coffee and just hope my clickity click on the computer doesn't wake up Gini in the next room. The four tons of chicken are still frozen solid so that's my first agenda... chicken patrol.... after I have a cup of coffee of course (um, maybe with a shot of Slicks Baileys). Ieee doggies, she made six bottles of the stuff :eek: Lots to do this a.m. - lemonade, extra tables and all but many willing hands to help so it will no doubt go like the first few days... lots of belly laughs and guffaws. What an adventure, and the "party" hasn't even really started :p

[Cincy'sMom]

Is it still too early too call? I've already been up HOURS!!!

How cloase are you guys to Irvine? I saw an adorable Rex mix on Petfinder this morning...wanna bring her home for me, Staci?

[finn's mom]

I'm so glad that Mary is all right! Hugs to everyone from Mary's home of Columbia, South Carolina! Please say hello to Mary for me! :) That sucks about her plane and the hotel. I'm glad she's safe, now, though.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Will there be a "inter-continental" chat with Belgium? I cannot wait to "talk" to you all!!
Oh yes, who is the mistery guest? I think I know, but I am not sure ;)

[gini]

Report from "headquarters"....................

Slick has taken over backyard clean up duties - everything is now sparkling and clean.

Laurie is setting up some kind of breakfast..................

Mary has been given onion slicing duties for a the casseroles.......
yes and she is now crying.

(Mary is just a trooper after her huge ordeal and we have her already laughing over goofy stuff in the kitchen - such a nice lady!)

I truly don't know what I would do without all of them helping out.

Yesterday my sense of humor completely failed me as I was dealing with the plumbing problems. I woke up with a much better attitude.

Annie is now warming up to the girls - and I understand that she got a good belly rub from Slick. I tried to tell her - but it has taken a few days for her to warm up to all of this company. Emma just doesn't "do" company.

It is my turn in the shower - so let's see if I can clog it all up again today:D :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh my! Such activity and goings on! Our day, by comparison, seems so calm. We started the day yesterday with a wonderful breakfast with some yummy yummy eggs, sausage, cheese cuiche type dish made by Sara and some delicious fruit and yogurt made by Randi. They we went on a hike through the neighborhood, up the steeeep hill to see the view, then down through the mansions and we all picked out "our" house. Then we lounged around - in the pool and on the patio. Then went had a wonderful dinner at great place where the deck overlooks the harbor, but we couldn't sit outside because there was a 125 member wedding rehearsal party hogging the entire deck. Can you imagine - 125 for the rehearsal dinner? What is the wedding going to be like? :eek: We finished the evening with a walk around the docks and fed our left over fish to some feral cats. They gobbled it up! Came back and some of us hit the pool again, Terry and I went to bed - pooped!

So, today is the day! I think we're leaving here around noon so Gini, expect us around 1:00 or so. Can't wait!!!

[NoahsMommy]

Zip here:

Aaron, Karen and I are the only ones up. Phoebe, Micah, Noah, and I are thinking of waking the other sleepy heads but are tying to be good and let them rest! Think I"ll just jump in the shower first, while it's open.

[Karen]

So exciting! I am soooo glad Mary finally made it, and now we all know to never to fly Independence Air - at least not if you want to arrive anywhere on a particular day!

Hugs to everyone!

[koxka]

Looks like it is so much fun going on there.:D
I'm seriously menacing to come next year!:)

Have fun!




PS: Take care Richard :p :D

[Barbara]

Koxka:) :) :)

Great to see you here- among us poor party lurkers:D

[Edwina's Secretary]

We're off!

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by koxka
Looks like it is so much fun going on there.:D
I'm seriously menacing to come next year!:)

Have fun!




PS: Take care Richard :p :D

You'd come to the Land of the Easily Amused???:D

Do Not Threaten Us...

Come over, have a drink and a great time..........


Amberlee and KAK arrived a few minutes ago.....the stove is burning away and things are quieting down. the anticipation is building and OH!! I just heard a gale of laughter from the kitchen...


LOLOLOL, we are down to one hour and ten minutes.....before we can officially start!!!!


Barbara,

We really do need some more Europeans to 'represent'.

Sending Randi to check us out was smart....


Karen,
Thank you for checking in.

All the fun we have today will be because of you, Paul, Ms. Hoppy and Pet Talk.

Thank you again for putting this site and all these great pet lovers together...

Who Woulda Thunk???

;) :D :eek:

[AmberLee]

KAK and I are reading the posts and slurping virgin slushies (MUCH to Richard's disgust! we don't give him scope for his imagination!)

UABassoon and Alexa (sorry, I've forgotten her screen name) and Catland and the mister are all here and we're happily getting to know one another. Gini's put up some flags at the base of one of her trees that represent the countries and states represented this BarBQue... Oh I wish I were better at recognizing them so I could get a better guess for the Mystery Guest. I'm hoping someone will post the signpost Richard's having us make to represent the distances travelled. I think you'll love it.

KAK's back over my shoulder and sends warm regards. You've just been saluted with a slushie. Don't you all wish you were here?

(Oh! The hors d'ouvres (or however you spell it) are delicious. Wish that you could be enjoying them, too.)

The Goldens from across the street are here. Bye.

[AmberLee]

Zippie, Staci, and Kelly were just announced. Wahooo!

[koxka]

Originally posted by Barbara
Koxka:) :) :)

Great to see you here- among us poor party lurkers:D

Thank you Barbara :)

Yea, that's like I'm feeling a *PoorPartyLurker* :D

[AmberLee]

Wolflady and hubby are here. And I really am logging off now. Really.

[AmberLee]

The mystery guest just arrived. And there's a call just in from Bahrain!


Eeeee, I'm so glad I came.

[Karen]

Must be why I got the answering machine!!! :)

Have a wonderful time, everyone!

[koxka]

Originally posted by RICHARD
You'd come to the Land of the Easily Amused???:D

Do Not Threaten Us...

Come over, have a drink and a great time..........


Done! :D

[Vio&Juni]

I wish you could broadcast this meeting live :), I am so curious!

[NoahsMommy]

Phred, forget MapQuest...send the firemen.

Oh wait....you DID!!!!


Dude, you ROCK!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

P.S. Just had to pry Laurie and Slick from the hot ones....

[NoahsMommy]

MYSTERY GUEST: KILLERN KITTIES!!!!

:D :D :D :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
MYSTERY GUEST: KILLERN KITTIES!!!!

:D :D :D :D

So, NOW I KNOW!!!

What fun !!! :D :D :D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Vio&Juni
I wish you could broadcast this meeting live :), I am so curious!

There is an old saying that curiousity killed the cat......

In this case it might be "Cursiosity Brought the Cat to Los Angeles in 2006"


Today , Ginis's house IS the Center of the Pet Talk Universe.

[Cataholic]

I cannot believe Killearn Kitties is in CALIFORNIA!

[RICHARD]

And where are you???????

Sara

[Logan]

I have stayed away from here all day, not so much on purpose, just had "one of those days", but I am loving every word I'm reading. I hope there will be more reports tonight and tomorrow.

Hi Everyone!!!!!! :) Mary, I'm so glad to know that you are there, safely. And Karen, what a wonderful Mystery Guest you were for everyone!!!!

I just know you are all having a wonderful time and I'm sort of sick that I'm not right there in the middle of it all. We probably did the "smart" thing, but it sure isn't any consolation that we did. :( :(

Love you all. Have fun!!!! :)

Logan

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by RICHARD
There is an old saying that curiousity killed the cat......

In this case it might be "Cursiosity Brought the Cat to Los Angeles in 2006"


Today , Ginis's house IS the Center of the Pet Talk Universe.

I think I may put in my vacation request at work Monday, to be sure I am there next year!!!

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
I think I may put in my vacation request at work Monday, to be sure I am there next year!!!

Hey!!!


I TRIED TO GET YOU HERE!!! ;)


u misssed the FIREMEN!!!
ohh wait
you are married
ha ha more for MEEE!!! weee

he he he one of them (had 2 cats) told me I had pretty eyes!!!
schwing!!! wait till ya'll see our glitter eyelashes!!!
sweet
not sure how many pics I will get here -- dumbo meee forgot the xtra batteries back at Kel's!!!

how many tequila shots does it take before Staci falls off the deck?!

answer


NONE!!

:rolleyes: me and my &*(^ knees - fell down off the deck!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by shais_mom
Hey!!!


I TRIED TO GET YOU HERE!!! ;)



I know, I know. You just had to test the water first, and next year, we'll both go!

[gini]

Staci here
anyone who wanted to call on my cell - FYI
battery died - just asked Phred
;)

pm Gini or me and we can send you Kelly or Tonya's numbers

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted on gini's puter

Staci here ~
Anyone who wanted to call on my cell -

FYI ~ battery died - just ask Phred :p
;)

PM Gini or me and we can send you Kelly or Tonya's numbers

BlabberMouth here ...

SORRIE bout "killin" your battery, Staci!! :o

It was **GREAT** chatting with most everyone -
sorry to have missed those I missed :( -
but I sent you ALL a big {{{HUG}}}! :D

As promised;
the Boys In the Big Red Truck "live" at:
Station 29 = 4029 W. Wilshire Blvd; Hancock Park -
but don't visit "too" late! ;)

When you post the *snappies* of the Fiur Guyz -
TRY to pick ones their MOMs, WIVES, and The CHIEF
won't >blush< too badly over!!

Y'all keep Havin **PHUNN**!! :) :D

/s/ with a BIG {{{HUG}}},

... Phred ... ;)

[gini]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
BlabberMouth here ...

SORRIE bout "killin" your battery, Staci!! :o

It was **GREAT** chatting with most everyone -
sorry to have missed those I missed :( -
but I sent you ALL a big {{{HUG}}}! :D

As promised;
the Boys In the Big Red Truck "live" at:
Station 29 = 4029 W. Wilshire Blvd; Hancock Park -
but don't visit "too" late! ;)

When you post the *snappies* of the Fiur Guyz -
TRY to pick ones their MOMs, WIVES, and The CHIEF
won't >blush< too badly over!!

Y'all keep Havin **PHUNN**!! :) :D

/s/ with a BIG {{{HUG}}},

... Phred ... ;)

Staci Here
ummmm hello?
who are you talking to?
The younger ones that we want to take home weren't wearing any wedding rings silly boy!!!

[gini]

Originally posted by Freckles
Have the Danish - Chicago contingent arrived yet?:)

Staci here again
yep they arrived shortly after we did around 3pm :)
With lots of drinks and picture taking by all!!:D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted on gini's puter

Staci Here ~

The younger ones that we want to take home
weren't wearing any wedding rings, silly boy!!!

Well, you're IN LUCK, then! ;)

Get Gini to >point you all< in the right direction =

Station 29 = 4029 W. Wilshire Blvd; Hancock Park

and "drop by" on your way home!

Just remember -
Their "Den Dad" (Captain Finn) might want em
to Hang around the House till morning;
but The Boys are prolly on their own about 8:00 AM!

:D

[Corinna]

Ok lots of pictures SOO where are they!!!!(stamps foot and crosses arms)

[gini]

Catland (Julie) got red wine (from outer space)on her pants.

After rubbing her down carefully - Randi and Gini shook hands on their successful effort.

Gini only charged Julie - $1.00 for the wash - and $2.00 for the dry and $3.00 for the loan of temporary clothing. Oh, forgot the tax of 8.75%.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

YAY - it was so amazing to talk to all of you in person. It's awesome how I feel like I know each of you personally, even though we have only met online!

Great to put voices to all the names and faces I have grown to love here!

Gini, thanks for giving me the number so I could call and chat with you all - what a treat!!:D

[zippy-kat]

Zip and Stace here. The party is winding down and my eastern friend is severely laggin' due to the time difference (and slushies and home-made baileys ;) ) and hopin' the firemen show up at Kelly's apartment.

The plan for tomorrow (at least for Stace, Kel, Karen/Aaron and I):
The piercing/tattoo shop, Malibu beach, and Sephora. Laura and Alexa are going to explore Disneyland. Fun!! Monday, we're meeting back up with them and going to the bunny sanctuary, Sephora (again ;) ), and more shopping. After that, plans are in the air!

Today was so much fun and the people were SUCH great company! We wish everyone could attend! Maybe next year?

{{hugs}}

Pictures will follow soon, I'm sure!

[aly]

We need SOMEONE to post at least one teaser picture! :)

[Edwina's Secretary]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p17386511dba7f499aaf0d1acd2e1d19c/f33af674.jpg

[aly]

WOOO, thanks Sara! Awesome teaser!! Now I need more :D

Not everybody was in that picture, right? I see most people but can't find Kelly!

[NoahsMommy]

Parents
do
you know where
your
Pet Talkers are???


Stace here

ummmmm Aly you are right Kelly and Tracey were in the potty!!!

fun time had by all!!
had a blast!!!

[popcornbird]

Wow! Lots of PT'ers! :D Glad you all had a great time!!! I want to see more pics. ;)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

You talked to each other over the cellphone?? Ahh, that's why there hasn't been a MSN-talk :( . I waited till 11.30 pm,but had to go to bed then (headache). A bit dissapointed....:( :( :confused:

[koxka]

Originally posted by aly
WOOO, thanks Sara! Awesome teaser!! Now I need more :D

Not everybody was in that picture, right? I see most people but can't find Kelly!

...and who is the nice lady with the blue dress and apron?

....and de lady wearing a hat in Carmen Miranda style?;) :D :cool:

[Barbara]

The lady in the blue dress and the apron is 50% of the European team;) Killearn Kitties Karen:D

[gini]

It is exactly 2:20 am - and I finally convinced everyone that it is time to say goodbye to the Third Annual Pet Talk BBQ.

When everyone has a good rest - I know that lots of pictures will be posted for you to enjoy.

I think everyone was just having too much fun to spend much time on the computer. Randi tried to get everyone on to ICQ - but we waited and she was the only member logged on...........
so she went back out and partied some more.

I am beyond tired and very happy this early morning. I think it would be safe to say that everyone had a great time - having the cute firemen show up sure didn't hurt one bit.

nite nite!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry I never did get a chance to call. We took my in-laws out for their anniversary, and I fell asleep shortly after they left.
Too many margaritas here I guess :)

[Logan]

Gini, I got the email about ICQ, but when I clicked on the link and went in as a guest, there were people there, but not you guys, I think. I closed it how when someone asked if there were any hot guys in there. I have no idea how ICQ works. Didn't know how to get to where you guys were chatting. You needed to be spending your time with each other anyway. :) What was the total head count? You all look so good and so happy! :)

[Cataholic]

I think I got as little sleep as the party goers (thanks, Jonah!) and the first thing I did was check the BBQ! Hurry up with the pics, hurry!:D

[koxka]

Originally posted by Barbara
The lady in the blue dress and the apron is 50% of the European team;) Killearn Kitties Karen:D

Nice! Hope to see a closer picture of her! ;) :D

[Corinna]

Great picture but Slick always a side veiw. :)

[anna_66]

Ohhh how I wish I could have talked to you all yesterday, but I had to work:o Hope you all had enough fun for me too (sure sounds like you did!).

Thanks for the teaser picture, I can't wait to see more when you are all home from your fun vacations!!!!

[ChrisH]

It's so good to hear you are all having such a good time, and I just love that teaser pic! :D :D Can't wait to see more. :D

Chris :)

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by Logan
I closed it how when someone asked if there were any hot guys in there.



That was probably just Tonya, Kelly, & Staci.
:p

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by gini

I think everyone was just having too much fun to spend much time on the computer. Randi tried to get everyone on to ICQ - but we waited and she was the only member logged on...........
so she went back out and partied some more.
Sorry, I just found my invite to the ICQ this morning. I was in bed by the time you started it. I would have been there had I known! Glad Randi went out and partied some more!!!

I had such a great time talking with you all!!! Thanks again Tonya!!!

I still smile :D when I think about you all!!! Did you ever get those firemen divided er, sorted out????? ;)

[aly]

Originally posted by Maya & Inka's mommy
You talked to each other over the cellphone?? Ahh, that's why there hasn't been a MSN-talk :( . I waited till 11.30 pm,but had to go to bed then (headache). A bit dissapointed....:( :( :confused:

Awww Lut, I'm sorry.... hope you're feeling better today!

[NoahsMommy]

Zippy here:
How is it that I'm always the early riser? lol But that's ok, these "early" mornings allow me to have Kelly's kitties all to myself. Just a minute ago, I had Noah on my lap, Phoebe on the monitor, Micah at my feet, and Bazie at the window (immediately to my right). Jonah? Not sure where that sweet guy is; I think he sleeps late like his mommy. :p

Oh! And last night, that handsome devil Rascal allowed Staci and I to "share" him. (He took the middle cushion on the sofa, Stace and I had each end.)

What a wonderful time last night! More than that, what wonderful people! (Even more than that, what wonderful FIREMEN! :D ) This truly is one of the most enjoyable places and events... if you get the chance to attend 2006, GO!

I didn't bring my usb cable w/ me, so my pics will have to wait until some time after Tuesday. Actually, I think many are staying until Tues so all the pics might not be posted until then.

Noah just moved and Bazie took his place. I was headed off to the shower but who could resist a cuddle first?

[Vio&Juni]

Originally posted by RICHARD
There is an old saying that curiousity killed the cat......

In this case it might be "Cursiosity Brought the Cat to Los Angeles in 2006"


Well, that is what I plan to do. Should start saving :) Since I had a trip to the UK planned for this summer...

[gini]

BBQ headquarters here - I was positive that I was the last one to get up - but found Slick fast asleep and Laurie and Mary with sleepies still in their eyes.

Richard, who brought his sleeping bag and crashed in my office (smart guy - no driving!) is still asleep.

The coffee pot has been put to good use and we are all sitting around laughing over all of the events that occurred yesterday.

I woke up with thoughts of what I could do to properly thank the firemen for taking time out of their day to drive over here and scare the "H___" out of all of the neighbors and give us more laughs than we could have in a lifetime.

Try to explain to the Fire Captain Finn (who by the way is the Fireman of the Year of all of Los Angeles) exactly what is
Pet Talk!! I think we gave them something to talk about too.

And my second thought was - "now how can I get even with Phred" who was responsible for tracking down the right station for my area and convince them to show up at my home"

Phred - told you on the phone - you are in BIG TIME trouble!:D :D

Also - just so all of you know - without the GIANT help from Slick, Laurie and especially Richard - this BBQ wouldn't have happened!

We all talked about the fact that we are making and cementing lifelong friends - no - not the right word - I think FAMILY is the right word!

XXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOXXOO
TO ALL OF YOU! Gini

[RedHedd]

OK I usually plan one "big" trip each year and right now I'm committing to making it to next year's BBQ especially if there will be single firemen! :D Sounds like a wonderful time was had by all and the adventure continues! Sephora? OMG My favorite store! Y'all will be in there for DAYS!

I can't wait to see the pictures!

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
Zip and Stace here. The party is winding down and my eastern friend is severely laggin' due to the time difference (and slushies and home-made baileys ;) ) and hopin' the firemen show up at Kelly's apartment.

The plan for tomorrow (at least for Stace, Kel, Karen/Aaron and I):
The piercing/tattoo shop, Malibu beach, and Sephora. Laura and Alexa are going to explore Disneyland. Fun!! Monday, we're meeting back up with them and going to the bunny sanctuary, Sephora (again ;) ), and more shopping. After that, plans are in the air!



I don't see anywhere inthe plans to pick up my cat...

http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=4760651&adTarget=&SessionID=42da9b8274778299-app2&display=&preview=1&row=0&tmpl=&stat=

Well..I guess their site does say they don't adopt outside Orange County. Oh well. It was worth a shot!

[slick]

Well, I've been up for a while and I must say that yesterday had to top the charts. Ever since I've been up, I've been going over and over in my mind the events of the day. Yes, the preparation work was busy, but you know, the end result was more than I expected. Today, I feel like it's December 26th. All the shopping, wrapping and deliveries over and done with, and it's another year before we start all over again. Kind of sad in a way....

I was so happy to be able to spend time with Karen from Scotland, Debbie and Terry, Laura and Alexa, and everyone else who attended. To me, it was like one big family reunion. Lots of hugs were exchanged and good wishes were sent out to those one their way home today - Karen along with Debbie and Terry.

I don't know what lies ahead for the next couple of days. I'm taking the train over to Sara's on Tuesday so I can meet the E's and spend some more time with Sara, Don, and Randi. Both Randi and I leave to go home on Wednesday.

I strongly urge all of you to start saving your pennies and attend the BBQ next year....if the neighbourhood will allow it. :D

Phred, thanks for sending over the fireman....now all my fantasies have come true....well, almost! :D :D

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

So.... did you all like the aprons?:D It was lots of fun making the transfers, and I am sure that Gini had lots of fun ironing them on to those aprons!! Cannot wait to see a pic of everybody together :)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by Maya & Inka's mommy
So.... did you all like the aprons?:D It was lots of fun making the transfers, and I am sure that Gini had lots of fun ironing them on to those aprons!! Cannot wait to see a pic of everybody together :) I love mine!!! Gini surprised me with one. She mentioned you helped her. Thank you so much!!!

I had to keep mum until everyone got theirs at the BBQ!
Keeping mum is hard for me to do!!!:D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Maya & Inka's mommy
So.... did you all like the aprons?:D It was lots of fun making the transfers, and I am sure that Gini had lots of fun ironing them on to those aprons!! Cannot wait to see a pic of everybody together :)

a special thank you thank you thank you.......

That was a special treat......

I cannot tell you how much I loved my special bartender design,

Hat's off to you and THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN.:D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yes, thank you so much, Lut! What a wonderful surprise for everyone!

We are just home about an hour ago. Peanut and Cracker Jack are ecstatic to see us. The flight went well but it's always sad coming home from such a wonderful trip.

Unfortunately I have homework that is due tonight that did not get worked on much during the week for some odd reason, so all I have time for right now is to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! to Gini, Richard, Slick, Laurie and a special THANK YOU to Sara and Don and the E's. We couldn't have asked for better accomodations and hostesses and hosts. :D

It was wonderful meeting all of you and I sure wish we all had more time together.

{{{hugs}}} to all!

:D (because it was so much fun!)

:( (because it's over)

[delidog]

We Still haven't seen but 1 Pic?????
Please ,The Tease has gone on Long Enough!!!!;)

[AmberLee]

KAK and I got home ... maybe an hour ago? My suitcases are dumped in the middle of the floor, the cat toys have been played with (I look really fetching when I bat a catnip pillow around... :rolleyes: :eek: There's a mental picture!), and my cats are cuddled.

I had a blast. Thanks for all your hard work Gini, Richard, Slick, Laurie...

[gini]

Please be patient for the pictures............Sara has a houseful of company and meals to be prepared etc.
Kelly also has a houseful too - Staci, Zip, Aaron and Karen.

I have a house full of company and meals too - sight seeing this afternoon for Mary...........and soon a trip to the airport for Mary's flight home.

Just not a lot of extra time on our hands.................

We will share with all of you and gladly - also many are enroute back home.

Amberlee - thanks for letting us know that you and KAK got home safely. This is now the important part of the BBQ - everyone get home safely!

Also, Amberlee - it was great meeting you - and now you start making plans for next year too!

More later ...................Gini

[Kfamr]

I sounds like everyone had a blast. I'll have to see about coming in 3 years or so, so I can try one of those slushies!

Patiently waiting... ;)

[wolflady]

Once again, a big THANK YOU to our hostess with the mostess - Gini, for opening up her heart and home to PTers everywhere.
Thanks also to Richard, Slick and Laurie for helping with preparations. Thanks to Kelly for letting us all crash at her place!
Thanks to Phred for surprising us with FIREMEN!!!!! :D :D

It was a blast! :D I had so much fun seeing PTers that I've met before, and meeting new PTers from all over the world! :D

Aaron will be uploading pictures soon, so I'll be sending the link to you, Gini...so you can have copies of all of them!

**hugs**
Karen

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by wolflady
Once again, a big THANK YOU to our hostess with the mostess - Gini, for opening up her heart and home to PTers everywhere.
Thanks also to Richard, Slick and Laurie for helping with preparations.
Thanks to Phred for surprising us with FIREMEN!!!!! :D :D

It was a blast! :D I had so much fun seeing PTers that I've met before, and meeting new PTers from all over the world! :D

I couldn't have said this any better.:D I've been to all 3 LA PT BBQ's and each one has been better and better. I don't know how any one will be able to top this years BBQ.:D I also enjoyed being able to talk to Phred, Barbara, momoffuzzyfaces, and Julie aka Ally Cat's Mommy on the cell phone. You all added a lot to the party.:D I'd also like to thank Lut for helping Gini make the wonderful 3rd Annual PT BBQ Aprons. I wish you could have been there with us Lut.
:D

I didn't take very pictures because I was having too much fun.:D I'll post the better ones in the next post.;)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Here are few pictures of the firemen talking to some of the Pet Talkers in Gini's back yard.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/25fec17c.jpg
Here you can see Karen aka Killearn Kitties talking to them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/8c842bf7.jpg
Here's Gini and Karen aka Killearn Kitties talking to the firemen and Laurie aka lbaker is bartending and making Debbie aka Tubby & Peanuts Mom a drink.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/93c6613b.jpg
Here AmberLee and Sara aka Edwina's Secretary are having a nice chat.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/ddaf0aa5.jpg
Staci, Karen, Laura, and Alexa are having a great time.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/7187ae2d.jpg
Karen aka Wolflady and Richard having some fun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/a215b3df.jpg
Tonya aka Zippykat and Karen aka Wolflady are relaxing at the end of the evening.

More in next post.>>>>>>>>>>

[krazyaboutkatz]

Here are a few more pictures that I took just before AmberLee and I left the party.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/a24bf511.jpg
Here's Staci aka shais_mom and Laurie aka lbaker relaxing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/fbcedd4f.jpg
Here's Staci and Laurie again and Mary is the one standing up. I'm glad you finally got there safely Mary.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/9b280de9.jpg
Here's AmberLee, Gini, and Laurie are having a good laugh.

Here's a very happy cat. I made 2 cat condom beds for Gini'a cats and here's Rascal checking them out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/e23b51d9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/c014076f.jpg

That's all of the pictures that I have to share with everyone. I hope you liked them.:)

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

WOW it looks like everyone had such a great time!! Everyone looks so happy and relaxed!

Thanks for posting the first pics Tracey!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

W:cool:W, Krazy ~

**GREAT** Pictures!!

THANKS!!!! :D

[captain]

Face to Names ............. Thanks!!!

Great pics!!

[Barbara]

Great pics, Tracey:D

On the later ones faces have changed a little bit:D

Gini I just love your dress. Hope the house of Orange leaves the fish on it alone;)

[ChrisH]

Great pictures, Tracey! :D Thank you! :D

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, GREAT pics, Tracey!!! I will upload and print them ALL out; I will make my own BBQ-album then!!

Wow Gini, that is such a lovely dress!! Pink suits you really well!

[jenluckenbach]

envy

What a spectaculat event.

For those of us who are a bit slow :o, would someone be so kind as to list who all attended? (sort of a final roll call)

I'll be hanging in to see more pictures (and reports).

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
would someone be so kind as to list who all attended? (sort of a final roll call)

I'll be hanging in to see more pictures (and reports).

I ditto that :) ;)

[Cataholic]

Great photos!! Looking forward to more, WHEN things settle down a bit, of course.

[moosmom]

Great pictures!!! I am SO jealous! I wish I was there :(:( It's great to finally put faces with names.

[anna_66]

Oh you guys look like you had soooo much fun!
Thanks for posting some pictures for us:D

[Freckles]

At least the firemen didn't have their fire gear on, but they look so serious!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Haven't had a chance to down/up load pics yet, but I'll start on the roll call. I know I'm going to miss someone so I want to apologize in advance for that. My mind is getting weak in it's old age, and a few well placed slushies don't help any. ;)

Debbie ( T & P's Mom) & Terry
Sara (E's Secretary) & Don
Karen (Killearn Kitties)
Randi (Randi)
Gini (Gini)
Richard (Richard)
Slick (Slick) aka Vickie
lbaker (Laurie)
Staci (Shai's Mom)
Kelly (Noah's Mommy)
Tonya (Zippy Kat)
Mary (mruffuff)
Amberlee (Amberlee)
Tracey (Krazyaboutkats)
Laura (Uabassoon) & Alexa (sorry, forgot Alexa's screen name)
Karen (Wolflady) & Aaron
Pam (Gini's neighbor) & two goldens (forgot their names)
Gini's niece and friend (or another of Gini's nieces?)
Some young man who I have no idea who he is or how he came to be there (Gini's niece maybe or neighbor's son maybe?)
A handful of firemen (Finn & Stroud are the only names I remember)
Ah! Knew I was forgetting someone - Julie (Catland) & hubby (sorry, forgot his name but it's on the tip of my tongue!)

That's all I can think of for now. Again, sorry because I just know I missed someone!

Attendees by phone (that I know of):
Julie (Ally Cat's Mommy) - Bahrain
Momoffuzzyfaces (MOFF - sorry, I still don't know your name!) Kansas
Phred - Ohio
Barbara - Germany

Missed by all:
Everyone who couldn't attend! This BBQ was so much fun that everyone really must plan to attend next year....if Gini decides she wants to put up with us all again next year. ;) :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

And.... Lut who made her presence felt with the design of the party favors (aprons....)

In spirit....Koxka....with a bottle of cava and two wonderful red wines... Barbara who contributed a crisp white german wine....

Cataholic..who delivered a box of party fixings...

[Cincy'sMom]

So who took home the cute fireman in the hat and sunglasses? (1st picture of KAK's that has the guys in it, on the right)

[gini]

Good morning everyone..............before coming here I went online to check on mruffruff's flight (Mary). It tells me that even though it left even later than scheduled it DID ARRIVE in Washington Dulles. However, it arrived too late for her to make her connection home. It was supposed to leave at 11:40 pm - and it didn't leave until 1:13 am...........

Slick and I took her to the airport last night. What a fun and dear lady! She wanted an adventure - well she sure as heck got one.
Her walking around the streets of Los Angeles at 2 in the morning is what knocked me out. - No hotel reservation - can you believe that - with a confirmation paper in hand and she had her sister call the hotel to say she was late!:mad: :mad: We have had so much fun teasing her and asking her if she REALLY IS MARY - or some bag lady that saw my sign WELCOME TO THE HOUSE OF ORANGE .........and just walked in.

Debbie, thanks for answering the "how many"........we did the same thing last night and came up with a total of 28 people in attendance.

But then you have to add the four firemen! WHOO HOOOO!!

The young man that attended is Pam's son in law. The unknown couple Janice and Chris are dear friends who own Lexi the snowshoe siamese that I house sit for. I have posted before about Lexi.

We never did hear a final yea or nay from Luckies4me..........., but she didn't arrive.

And yes.......dear Lut! Do all of you recall that Lut is the reason we have the BBQ at all? Three years ago she was going to visit Los Angeles and I organized a BBQ in her honor. At the last minute she was ill and her whole trip was canceled. I went ahead with the BBQ for the locals and the rest is history -

Yesterday we had a wonderful long conversation with the mayor, Karen - and WE TOLD HER EVERYTHING! If some of you get banned
:D :D :D :D :D - sorry about that!!!!:D :D :D

I am going to tease Sara here (Edwina's Secretary) because she did arrive with these lovely bottles of wine...........a beautiful blue bottle - and obviously some red wines. The next thing I knew Sara is pouring wine for everyone............so if I haven't properly thanked you - I will by private message..............I have already thanked Johanna for her exquisite box of goodies.....YUM! There are many other thanks you's in the works!

Today - Monday - Richard is cooking dinner for us........us being Kelly, Staci, Tonya, Slick, Laurie and myself.

I have laughed and laughed because not only have I not provided a meal (except for the BBQ) - my guests have cooked all of the meals.

Laurie - Thursday night made to die for crab cakes with fresh lump crabmeat brought by Laurie from Maryland!

Friday - Slick made a chili that has the most exotic ingredients
(13 spices) and it is out of this world. One or two containers are in my freezer.

Saturday - BBQ
Sunday - Slick made omelets for all of us and we munched on leftover fruit and potatos.
Sunday night - leftovers!

Monday - Richard is cooking a fabulous Mexican meal.

We have talked about a Pet Talk cookbook on Pet Talk before.........well all of you will want the above recipes for sure!

More later......................

[wolflady]

Great pictures, Tracey! Thanks for posting those! It was like reliving the BBQ again! :D

**hugs**

[luvofallhorses]

Great pics! :D I can't wait to see more :)

[gini]

The firemen...............

My niece Melissa and her roommate Lindsey (Richard is now officially in love with Lindsey)!!!!!;) ;) had a long conversation with the firemen.

They both have been invited to a private dinner with ALL of those cute firemen.

My older brother, Melissa's father, is having a FIT! He knows he has a beautiful daughter and he is being well.........fatherly!

I am thinking of a huge basket full of goodies for the fire station as a THANK YOU.......................

Phred - you are STILL IN DEEP TROUBLE!!!!!:D :D :D I will find a way to "properly thank you" too!!;) ;) :p

I have Korean neighbors - now imagine me trying to explain to them why the huge FIRE TRUCK was here.......and then why the firemen stayed - I don't think they do these things in Korea:D

[wolflady]

Originally posted by gini
The firemen...............

My niece Melissa and her roommate Lindsey (Richard is now officially in love with Lindsey)!!!!!;) ;) had a long conversation with the firemen.

...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/mariussmom/RichardandDellgirl.jpg

:p :p :p

[momoffuzzyfaces]

What a fantastic picture of Richard!!!

Tracey thanks for the pictures!!! It was great talking to you too!!

I think I had almost as much fun as everyone who was there.

I hope poor Mary isn't frightened off from attending another BBQ!!!

Did Lut ever get to one? I hope she can come to one soon too!

Still grinnin'. :D :D :D

Oh, T&P's mom aka Debbie; my name is Connie from Kansas. :D

[zippy-kat]

Ok, I'm swiping these out of Kelly's album... I don't use Shutterfly so I have no idea if I'm doing this right....




Ahm, Gini... there were FIVE firemen... while everyone fawned over the 4 in the backyard, Stace, Kelly, Laura, Alexa, and I (eventually Laurie, too!) hung out w/ the one watchin' the truck!




http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b583a9b5500000016109BYt2Llq2I
Here's Laurie and Slick showin' some leg!
(The guy on the right was the one watchin' the truck - he has 2 cats.)



http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b5e3c1a6000000016109BYt2Llq2I
You can tell they hated this almost as much as we did. lol



http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b5c5f1a0200000016109BYt2Llq2I
"What's the Lost and Found," he asks...



http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b46959bf500000016109BYt2Llq2I
LOOK GINI ... ***PROOF!*** :D (little bit of an inside joke)



These are really Kelly's pictures; I'll let her post/narrate the rest!

[Barbara]

Wow for that fireman who watched the truck. Eye candy for sure:D

[catland]

The party was even better than I could have imagined.:D :D It truely was a non-cyber version of Thursday's.

There was a big bowl of cherries for Mario - and Richard tended bar.

As I mentioned (after a few slushies) to some people, I don't normally fare well at parties. I'm normally very shy around people that I haven't met. But PT is truely a community - and I'm so pleased that I was able to go.

Thank-you Gini and Laurie and Slick and Richard - it was fantastic. Halfway through the day my husband, Byron commented "oh-oh - looks like we'll be back next year";)

Also, thank-you Randi and Gini, for washing my pants.:p

[moosmom]

OMG!!!! I am in LOOOOOOOOOVE with the firemen. You KNOW I love a man in uniform *psssst...and OUTTA uniform* :p

Did you get those hunks names and, more important PHONE NUMBERS??? :eek:

I could sure use a refresher course in mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. :p *drool, drool*

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
So who took home the cute fireman in the hat and sunglasses? (1st picture of KAK's that has the guys in it, on the right)

I think mebbe Gini's neice friend/roomate might be the taker on that he he he- they got an open invitation to the fire house! I believe they were the were the only ones who got him to crack a smile!!! ;)

BUUTTT showing some good ol' hospitality Kelly, Tonya, Laura and Alexa and I took water out to the one watching the truck. And that was a whole nother story - he was quite chatty. Originally from St. Louis, has 2 cats, was in the ARMY for 10 years, and on the LAPD for 6 years. ***swwooooooons*** and he told me I had pretty eyes.
I even called Phred and as soon as he said "HELLO" I said

"CAN WE KEEP THEM?"


;)

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by moosmom
OMG!!!! I am in LOOOOOOOOOVE with the firemen. You KNOW I love a man in uniform *psssst...and OUTTA uniform* :p

Did you get those hunks names and, more important PHONE NUMBERS??? :eek:

I could sure use a refresher course in mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. :p *drool, drool*

That is exactly what I was thinking b/c they showed up after I fell off the deck I was like where were they when I fell down the steps? I coulda used CPR!!! :p

That's my favorite thing too Donna - men in uniform - outta would be :X


;)



stopping now before we get moved to the dog hause!

[gini]

WOOHOOOO! Mary (mruffruff) made it all of the way home safely.

Her flight out of LA was late - but so was her connecting flight so she made it and just reported in that she is home AND GOING TO WORK????:o :o

Another one safely home - THANK YOU!!!

[caseysmom]

I like the one in the LAPD hat, can I take him home?

Richard...your cute too!

[dukedogsmom]

A few of those firemen looked hotter than the fires they put out! You lucky ladies. I love the Thursdays sign. Did anyone get a pic of just that?

[gini]

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
A few of those firemen looked hotter than the fires they put out! You lucky ladies. I love the Thursdays sign. Did anyone get a pic of just that?

Yes, I got a good one - need Slick's help to download the pictures...........I can be so dimwitted about downloading pictures.

We will get a few more up today - as hostess - I didn't get many pictures....................sure glad that everyone else did.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by caseysmom


Richard...your cute too!

Does you employee offer you a visit to the eye doctor!!!:eek:

the more I think about the day the more stories I have...

That alone will keep the thread going for a while..


I have a huge list of THANK YOU'S, SHOUT OUTS AND INSANELY FUNNY STORIES for this thread..sooo, if I saw you doing something funny, you said something funny or I took a moment to laugh with you..........

Pet Talk is gonna hear about it!!!

------------------------------------------

Oh,
Before I forget......Randi?

We all speak the language of pets.....That is always understood.



And Killearn Kitties,

You poor thing...I think we embarrassed her the whole day...

She was either sunburnt or she had the reddest cheeks on the planet.

And she was very gracious and we appreciated that!

----------------------------------

And before I forget.....thanks to Aaron, Wolflady's husband.

He helped me pick up the back yard before he left......and because he is TALLER THAN I AM....I had someone to look up to!

[Cataholic]

This sounds like the absolute best time EVER!

Richard, that picture is so dern funny! Did she like the cake?:D

[catland]

Originally posted by Cataholic
This sounds like the absolute best time EVER!

Richard, that picture is so dern funny! Did she like the cake?:D

She better have - it was the "better than sex" cake.;)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

GREAT PICS!!!!!!
Richard, that is really a great pic of you!!!

[Logan]

I am having so much fun keeping up with your adventures. The only thing better would have to have been there myself. :( I'm so glad Mary ended up arriving safely, and getting home, safely. I think this will teach us not to use Independence Air for a cross country flight. We want one with many, many alternate times!!!!

Logan

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by catland
She better have - it was the "better than sex" cake.;)

Terry said I beat the cake.... ;) :eek: :p :D :o

[RobiLee]

:D :D Hehehehehe....I've been away from PT for the past week and I have to tell you that I have had fun catching up on this wonderful event. Sounds like such a great, fun and wacky time! I've enjoyed all the stories and pics so far and can't wait to see and hear more.

[mruffruff]

The official Pet Talk bag lady is finally back to Columbia. And yes, I'm at work. The better to show you the few pictures I took.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/mruffruff/Thursdays.jpg
Richard at Thursday's

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/mruffruff/Staci.jpg
Staci knows what to do!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/mruffruff/Debbie.jpg
And Debbie seems pretty happy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/mruffruff/Laurie.jpg
Laurie has her mouth open ---again.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/mruffruff/RichardSara.jpg
What are Richard and Sara.

That's all I got, folks. I was much too busy enjoying myself.

I can hardly wait for next year! Maybe we should pick everyone up in a bus next year. What a trip THAT would be.

Mary
(Jeeze, I look like he#@!)

[caseysmom]

Richard... I have perfect 20/20 with some help from some contacts...and you are looken cute without a prop...those fireman have to cheat and wear those uniforms and all.

[Vio&Juni]

Originally posted by catland
She better have - it was the "better than sex" cake.;)

We've tried the "better than sex" chocolate in Germany. Impressed, but it's not even close ;)

[Vio&Juni]

Awww, he's making biscuits! I love it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/e23b51d9.jpg

Now, people, confess - does Gini really have THREE cats or it's just one! :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I only saw one, but boy what a lover boy that one was! He was closed in the bedroom for most of the day because he tends to get out and then get into scraps - which he was still recovering from (or was it Gini that was still recovering?) so I carefully went into the bedroom and we had a nice skritchie fest under Gini's bed. :D He was soooo sweet, and was purring the entire time, even though I so rudely interrupted his nap.

Then later when Tracey presented Gini with the beds, Rascal got to come out and test them right away. He immediately started making biscuits and purring! He got to stay out for a bit to drown in attention, but then it was back to the bedroom for his own safety.

I understand the other two were around, but I never saw them. :( Although I can't blame them.....I'm not surprised the whole neighborhood didn't hide from us! :D :D

[catland]

Re - Gini's kitties - I actually did see the second one - but she was rather shy and wouldn't let me near her.

My only regret over the whole thing is that the day flew by too fast. -poof- - like Cinderella's ball, it was over.

Mary - I'm so glad you made it back to work, you certainly win the award for most harrowing journey trying to get to the party.



I knew I was home-sweet-home last night when at 5:00am, my dear Joxer wanted to snuggle with us in the bed and proceeded to barf.:eek:

[slick]

So, who says the parteee is over???
Richard arrived a while ago and he's teaching be how to boil beans....:rolleyes:
As I sit here, there is howling laughter coming from the deck....Richard, Laura, Alexa, Staci, Zippy, Kelly, Laurie and Gini are starting happy hour all over again.

Did I just hear something about Pet Talk pasties???:eek: :eek:
Mary, I'm so glad that you made it back without incident. Thanks for checking in.

[wolflady]

Awwww!!! I wish I was there! Still sounds like a pretty decent sized crowd is having some fun at Gini's. Have fun for me guys...I'm stuck at work right now :( wishing I was there with you all, and then I have to deal with the annoying accident stuff again tomorrow morning! *sigh*

Glad you made it home, Mary. That was indeed the worst commute ever! Staci's too!

**hugs**
Karen

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by zippy-kat


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b583a9b5500000016109BYt2Llq2I


What great place to be stuck in the middle, Laurie!!!

Staci...I think you should bring him and his two cats home ;)

[dukedogsmom]

What a sandwich!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by mruffruff

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/mruffruff/Thursdays.jpg
Richard at Thursday's

Just think! it won't be long before you need to open the REAL Thursdays (the cyber one) again!!!! :D

I think a web cam out there would be perfect for next year. Hint hint hint hint!



Mary so glad you are home safe!!!
After the trip you had, you are allowed to not look your best for at least a month!!! ;)

[Logan]

Mary, you are a trooper, if I ever knew one! :) Maybe next year, you, Scott and I can travel together to make sure we all arrive in one piece, or at least keep each other company. Maybe it could even just be you and me.......we'll see about that! ;) If it is financially possible, I do not see myself missing next year's get together because my heart was broken all weekend, not being there when I wanted to be so badly.

You guys are the best! Hope you're having a terrific time this evening!!!! :) :)

Logan

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Ok, so I was having too much fun to get too many good pics - what can I say? Sorry. Here are the few good ones I got, in no particular order since my picture program is screwing up on me and putting things in all sorts of weird orders.

Sara modeling her apron from Lut with a green slushie in hand.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pde22341e9ecf8c1bcb021b7f9962a956/f333d136.jpg

Terry, Karen and I toured the Mission San Juan Capistrano. It was founded in November 1776 and is beautiful and historic. Here are Karen and I posing with the bouganvilla (I know that's spelled wrong).
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p2618e79c6d412e836bb99b91b8bf89a7/f333d130.jpg

Our host - Don Eduardo.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p384d01c12857f8cde5b0b5fa7eece158/f333d12d.jpg

Richard showing off the crisp white German wine from Barbara.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p622b4238ed934bc440511c9735e370a7/f333d12c.jpg

Trying to play photographer here. A view of Laguna Beach from above.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pa205614148e2c1e088d3e968d6c3b84f/f333d124.jpg

Eddie grazing
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pfdb663c7db1655310ac886d4cd82cb96/f333d122.jpg

We hiked up a hill near Sara's house. Quite the workout but what a view!
Left to right back to front - Karen, Randi, Debbie, Sara - the Southern contingent of PT BBQers.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pf07d34a26b371eb64eed49fc40873299/f333d11f.jpg

Our wonderful hostess - Lady Edwina.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p3200d287d5dd5a37c1d83a120561ab75/f333d119.jpg

The now infamous firemen. Fortunately they didn't get lost in the L & F....or maybe unfortunately.....;)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p01677ce46055c5a5ad4b411ba1d53f1a/f333d115.jpg

-------->More coming!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Randi making Danish meatballs. Sara had the most adorable kitty kat apron for her (this was before the BBQ and Lut's aprons).
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pb01f4ffbf00c560b003d87863c157bcc/f333d113.jpg

We visited some motorhome friends while we were there. We stopped at the Swallows Inn which is a real dive of a bar, but it was neat and we played whatever this game is. Terry and friend.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p3c8d05b774b296623cf81a31f06d09c0/f333d110.jpg

Friend showing off the score, and this was not made up! We tied at exactly 21 to 21!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p0fd2e3a4e1b3cdb6ba55513b230d91cb/f333d10f.jpg

Eddie profile.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p81f967a4859d335722991d6cfb8ced24/f333d10c.jpg

Karen & Gini making small talk with the LAFD.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p9c1258898197d7ce210cbfc8d944cfc9/f333d10a.jpg

Will you puh-leeze get that flashy thing out of my face! She wasn't too happy I was interrupting her nap. ;)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pf09f8a12d2d0cf61689c587915d4e9d3/f333d102.jpg

We all had to make an arrow telling where we came from, how far it is and staple it on the post in the direction we came from. Here is Sara's arrow. It says "Laguna Niguel - alot closer if the men would listen!" Just a slight reference to the fact that we made a slight detour because Don didn't take the exit Sara told him to.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pf7a01d76dc5af0e95e783322b2f6ee8b/f333d100.jpg

Slick & Laurie with the neighbors goldens. Look how Laurie's hair matches so perfectly!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pd652f9eb053bbf3ac949dde8f798e6c7/f333d0fd.jpg

Cava and wine from Koxka. We did put the Catalonia flag on before we presented them.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p08c0f3b9ce5048459561b4abb4284c75/f333d0fb.jpg


-------> More coming!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Another view of Laguna Beach. Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, good food and good friends....who would want to come back to work? :(
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pf1e40ce01f70a2e35c100835d42c6643/f333d0f5.jpg

Eddie having a "private moment" with his bankie and pillow.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pcd0f52492d8a33f1db91da399c3c3e04/f333d0f4.jpg

Sara, Terry and Randi drove to the bottom of the hill that we climbed up near their house (see previous post). Don, Karen and I walked up this part of the hill, plus the steep part - quite the work out unless your're in a car.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p0388862e251b6337382ceed36be28e9f/f333d0f1.jpg

Randi modeling her apron from Lut.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pa13f6f881bf894a327969f438b16cff3/f333d0ec.jpg

Laguna Beach - No swimming, surfing only, and they were! Now this is California! Of course Terry wanted me to tell everybody that the surfer was him...;)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p964d25487bdf21a318e8f5b16e9229e0/f333d0e9.jpg

Friends and us overlooking the Dana Point Harbor. It was foggy so that's why there's not much of a view. According to the Harbor Patrol, it's the end of what they call the "June Gloom" where it's foggy and cool. I thought the weather was perfect!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p36e2f3b0bdb883b1e8dbc1b3f96f93d8/f333d0e1.jpg

Here's our arrow.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p76b1e3b7c96506c9bc92f62fba7d947d/f333d0de.jpg

The flower connisieur (spelling again?) himself.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pca8ab22d1f100a6adb45609b62a864df/f333cfdb.jpg

After sniffing the flowers, he started rubbing his gums on the books standing there....and knocked them over! It was early morning and the house was quiet until the big crash! Fortunately I think everybody was still sleeping so I just put the books back up nicely so he didn't get scolded for anything. :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p417d887cf0a4ee8ab8800507f357049a/f333cfd6.jpg

-------->More coming!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Eddie knew we were leaving so he was rolling around acting his cutest for me. He's such a good boy....well...most of the time anyway. Makes me so happy to see him so happy.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p22640f5cc11e76d8ca9cfdccbce0e6ae/f333cfc9.jpg

One more roll. I guess he visited Randi and Karen in bed, but not us - pout pout.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pdc58ca88b6d4667140b9a725386003a6/f333cfcd.jpg

Oops, I guess that's it! Hope you enjoy! I know there aren't that many of the actual BBQ....hopefully others have more/better ones.

[RobiLee]

Great pictures, Debbie! I loved seeing them all.

[RedHedd]

Wah I'm jealous! You got to meet the E's! Great pics .... and what's this about PT pasties? :p Is that the food kind or the "other" kind? :rolleyes: :D Oh dear! We might have to wear them to Thursdays or the BBQ next year!

[popcornbird]

Wow! Great pictures!!! :D Looks like you all had a fabulous time. I can't wait to see more. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw the pic of Sara and Richard posed together. That must have been a sight to see. ;) He he he!

Now...........

Does anyone care to explain how or WHY there were firemen there? I'm kinda lost. :o:o

[Karen]

Originally posted by popcornbird

Does anyone care to explain how or WHY there were firemen there? I'm kinda lost. :o:o

Phred - also known as Cinder and Smokey's Dad - volunteer firefighter in Ohio - arranged for them to come as a surprise!

[anna_66]

Man I feel so jealous of all of you that went after hearing stories and seeing those wonderful pictures!
Glad you all had so much fun:D

[aly]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
I only saw one, but boy what a lover boy that one was! He was closed in the bedroom for most of the day because he tends to get out and then get into scraps - which he was still recovering from (or was it Gini that was still recovering?) so I carefully went into the bedroom and we had a nice skritchie fest under Gini's bed. :D He was soooo sweet, and was purring the entire time, even though I so rudely interrupted his nap.


I was reading this thread earlier today and left it open while I was at work. When I just read this post, I had forgotten that the discussion was on cats. I initially thought you were talking about a fireman, hehehehehe :D I kinda figured it was a cat when you go to the sckritchie fest under the bed :eek: :D

[Kfamr]

Skritchie fests under the bed!? :eek: :eek: So THAT'S what goes on at Thursdays. Wonder if they have any dragons, Aly? :p


Great pictures everyone! When does everyone officially "go home?"

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Wonder if they have any dragons, Aly? :p
Dragons....oh yes, there were A LOT of dragons. All colors, shapes, sizes AND some were even edible!! OH! And they helped cool our drinks!!!

And my sweet, innocent car, Sparkles, was deflowered by a blue, sticky one.

Oh, Mom...your girls are home now.

[NoahsMommy]

Sorry, Kay...I didn't answer your question...

Stace is leaving tomorrow at 9:35 a.m. its going to be a sad trip to the airport and I'm not leaving till she's safely in the air. :( I'm going to miss that girl!! :(

From there, I'm going to Gini's to be with Tonya and my new adoptive mom, Gini. More tears will be shed when we have to see her leave in a jet plane. :( :(

Laurie is leaving for San Diego on the same train Slick will be on to go visit Sara...Slick is coming back tomorrow evening so Gini can take her to the airport on Wednesday.

Wednesday, Gini, Richard and I will be on our own and back to the real world.

I'm not going to post any pictures until tomorrow night because I want it to last longer. Tomorrow will suck, I'll be saying goodbye to two of the bestest friends I've ever had. :( :( :(

OK, I'm going to start crying now...better go.

[aly]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Dragons....oh yes, there were A LOT of dragons. All colors, shapes, sizes AND some were even edible!! OH! And they helped cool our drinks!!!

And my sweet, innocent car, Sparkles, was deflowered by a blue, sticky one.


:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :D I missed all the dragon fun!?!? Someone better have taken pics! :D

[gini]

Kelly, thanks for answering KayAnn's question............yeah........I feel the very same way..............Wednesday will be a very sad day - all my adopted children will be going home.........and two dear friends will no longer be under my roof.

But - we were already talking about BBQ #4...................:)

[Barbara]

What a documentation! You could write a novel on the basis of all these different threads:D

With love (Richard and Lindsay) and drama (Richard and Sara), fun (Mario) and sex (the fabulous furry firemen;) - ok I have no information about furry as far as the firemen are concerned but we still have furry skritchie fests under the bed:D :D :D

I just can't wait for all the other pictures *waves sadly to Pacific Ocean* ;)

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by aly
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :D I missed all the dragon fun!?!? Someone better have taken pics! :D
There are a few pictures of Sparkle's deflowering...but not of the rest. We didn't want to get kicked off PT! ;)

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by popcornbird
Wow! Great pictures!!! :D Looks like you all had a fabulous time. I can't wait to see more. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw the pic of Sara and Richard posed together. That must have been a sight to see. ;) He he he!

Now...........

Does anyone care to explain how or WHY there were firemen there? I'm kinda lost. :o:o


Staci Here
It was classic Phred pops---

and we know you are lost most of the time!!! ;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by gini

The firemen...............

I am thinking of a huge basket full of goodies for the fire station
as a THANK YOU.......................

:D

:)

A few things to remember about the Station 29 Gang ...

Captain Finn & his Merrie Band of Indians ~
Work a 3-Platoon Shift = 24 hours ON Duty; then 48 OFF -
They worked Saturday, OFF Sunday & Monday; due back "ON" TODAY.

I haven't found out if they share their House (Station) with any
OTHER Crews - they might be a single-engine station -
OR share the House with a Ladder, a Med Unit, a Batallion Chief ...
there might be a BIG crowd - or just the Engine 29 crew.

I'll send you a PM.

/s/ Phred

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
When does everyone officially "go home?"

<pout, pout> I'm already home and back to the daily grind. :( <sniff, sniff>

The good news is Karen is supposed to be visiting us tonight! She flew from LA to Chicago Sunday night to do some touring of the Windy City, and is supposed to be flying back to Scotland tomorrow - Wednesday. So she will make her way to my work this afternoon, then we will head home to meet P & CJ then off for some din din. At least I get a little bit of an extension of our trip.....

I think it's GREAT that Slick will be joining Laurie on the train! We saw that train quite a few times and it's the perfect idea for her to be able to get down and meet the E's. I was totally amazed at the distance between Sara and Gini. Even though they're both in the LA area, it's quite a trip! However....has anyone warned the train staff....? ;) :D

Oh, and I also know that Randi has taken a ton of pictures but is having trouble getting a photo editor installed on Sara's computer, so we'll have to wait until she gets home to see her pics. :( She is leaving Wednesday also, which she is not looking forward to.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Dragons....oh yes, there were A LOT of dragons. All colors, shapes, sizes AND some were even edible!! OH! And they helped cool our drinks!!!

And my sweet, innocent car, Sparkles, was deflowered by a blue, sticky one.

Oh, Mom...your girls are home now.



:eek: :eek: :eek: Oh my!! WE must see pictures of the deflowering. :eek: :eek: :eek:

[RICHARD]

MORE "SHOUT OUTS"!!!

Thanks to Barbara, Koxka and Randi for sending our palates on a European Spirit Tour

Thanks to Sara for being a waitress. I laughed and appreciated her buzzing around with a stack of plastic cups under her arm, making sure everyone got a taste.

Sara,
Did anyone give you a tip at least?:(

Thanks to Don and Terry, the official cooks of the 3rd annual BBQ!
I looked over at the both of them while they cooked and Don was holding court...Tongs and a drink in hand....

T&P,
It was nice to meet you and Terry. I am glad you had fun and hope to see you both again, real soon...

Debbie,
I have to tell you this...

I could see that you were having a blast. The last time I saw such wide-eyed wonder in a human being, I was watching a kid in a toy store. Yep, you didn't want to miss a moment...

Terry is a great guy-Before you left he shook my hand and gave me a hug like I was a long lost brother...

Catland and her husband..

Julie,
You are such a liar.

You don't do parties??? Yeah sure,......;) You are a hoot!!!!

When the both of them walked thru Gini's front door, Byron's eyes got huge.....ANOTHER DUDE TO TALK TO.....IT"S NOT A WOMAN/CAT thing........Little did he know....

There are two funny stories about CatLand and Hubby.....

We said our goodbyes after the party, they drive off and a few minutes later ....Here come their car again.........

Let this be a warning to everyone.
When you get street directions to a destination you can get back from where you came from by just turning the directions upside down.;) :confused: :o :D

I have more stories and will get to one and all of you.......

These are in no order of importance, they are just random and are popping into my mind as I review the past week.....



P.S.
To the girls....I left my gifts at Gini's house-I did remember them as I drove away........Lindsey's picture was of no use without them.:rolleyes: :o :D

[catland]

Originally posted by RICHARD
There are two funny stories about CatLand and Hubby.....

We said our goodbyes after the party, they drive off and a few minutes later ....Here come their car again.........

Let this be a warning to everyone.
When you get street directions to a destination you can get back from where you came from by just turning the directions upside down.;) :confused: :o :D



Yea - easy for you to say. Try being the navigator (my job) after an entire afternoon and evening of Richard's slushies, Slick's famous Baileys, Randi's breakfast aperitif, and (someone's - sorry I don't remember who's) champagne.

After all that, reading a map isn't all that easy.:eek: :eek:

[RedHedd]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
And my sweet, innocent car, Sparkles, was deflowered by a blue, sticky one. I've read references to an accident of some kind but a search comes up empty as to what actually happened. Are you okay? Is your car going to live? Do you have pictures?

[aly]

Originally posted by RedHedd
I've read references to an accident of some kind but a search comes up empty as to what actually happened. Are you okay? Is your car going to live? Do you have pictures?

I am pretty sure she's not talking about an accident. I assumed she was talking about a dragon sticker or something :)

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by catland
Yea - easy for you to say.

lolololol,


Here's story number two.......

I was sitting with Catland's husband, Byron in the back yard facing Gini's house.

From that point you can see into the windows...

I see two faces. Two faces become three....

those faces are intently looking down into the sink, which sits under that window...


A piece of fabric get held up in front of those faces and then is dropped down...more staring, then the fabric goes up again..is dropped and another face appears.....the fabric goes up and there is one less face in the window.......the fabric goes up again, down again, the faces change places but are still staring down...the fabric goes up again and then Byron leans over and says.....


"THOSE ARE MY WIFE'S PANTS..."

We were watching Gini, Sara, Randi and Julie trying to get red wine out of the seat of poor Julie's pants.

------------------------------


We found out later that there was a red wine spillage and everyone came to Julie's rescue..when it first happened Gini is trying to blot up the wine, from the pants with Julie still in them..

The funniest part of this whole story is Gini is laughing later on and says,

"Here I am wiping Julie's rear end and I have just met her...."


What is a Pet Talker???


Someone who will help get your rear end cleaned up, even if you
just met them.

-----------------------------------------------


Phred,
Special thanks to you....

All us guys were glad when the firemen showed up....

It was awfully tiring fighting off all the GREAT looking women at the BBQ!! :D

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Originally posted by RICHARD
It was awfully tiring fighting off all the GREAT looking women at the BBQ!! :D

No................??;) You didn't mind, did you Richard ;)

[Vio&Juni]

Wow! You had fun!

I loved the pictures! More! More!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Another view of Laguna Beach. Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, good food and good friends....who would want to come back to work? :(
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pf1e40ce01f70a2e35c100835d42c6643/f333d0f5.jpg
I love this picture. I used to have an uncle who lived near Laguna Beach.

I hope you don't mind but I borrowed this for my desk top for a while. We are going to have temps in the 100s with heat index of 110 or higher for at least the next week. I want to look at something to keep me cool!!!!

It looks beautiful on my screen by the way! :D

[gini]

Commuter update:

Laurie is now in San Diego visiting family.................

Staci is winging her way home......................

Tonya is just about to board her flight home................

Kelly has driven herself home................

Slick is sitting somewhere in Sara's pool........................

Gini is on her way to take a nap!!!:D :D :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by gini


Gini is on her way to take a nap!!!:D :D :D Bet you will have twinges of "empty nest syndrome" set in soon! ;)

Enjoy your nap!!! :D

[Kfamr]

"""What is a Pet Talker???


Someone who will help get your rear end cleaned up, even if you
just met them."""""


This especially makes me giggle, as I believe we have pictures somewhere of Anna wiping mud off of Robin's rear. Although they hadn't just met, it still made me giggle! :p

[Corinna]

Message to self MUST GET TO BBQ # 4 Missed a great time. No job next summer!!!!!

[grybai]

This is Laura posting under Alexa's name. We made great time, the trip home only took 7 hrs as opposed to the 9 hr drive it took to get us there! I'll make a real post later, I just wanted to let everyone know we are home safe and sound.

[Kfamr]

Glad you ladies are home safe!

[wolflady]

Originally posted by grybai
This is Laura posting under Alexa's name. We made great time, the trip home only took 7 hrs as opposed to the 9 hr drive it took to get us there! I'll make a real post later, I just wanted to let everyone know we are home safe and sound.

Glad you and Alexa made it home, Laura! It was so nice to meet you! :)

**hugs**

[RobiLee]

Originally posted by Kfamr
"""What is a Pet Talker???


Someone who will help get your rear end cleaned up, even if you
just met them."""""


This especially makes me giggle, as I believe we have pictures somewhere of Anna wiping mud off of Robin's rear. Although they hadn't just met, it still made me giggle! :p


I thought of the very same thing, Kay;) :p

[Logan]

Gini, I know you are ready to relax a bit. Bless your heart! But what fun memories you created and it sounds as if you had terrific help. Life is going to be dull for the next 11 months, isn't it, compared to this past week? I hope that we can liven it up a bit more for you and add to the masses next July.

Zoe (Vermontcat) is coming to see me tomorrow for the day. We will have a "mini" Pet Talk meeting, right here in SC, but I think both of us wish we could have seen all of you!

Logan

[Uabassoon]

here's a few of my photos!

I knew I was at the right house when I saw this!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/lickitung/IMG_2877.jpg

The excitment brought on by the firemen.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/lickitung/IMG_2874.jpg

A group photo (minus a few)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/lickitung/IMG_2884.jpg

Laurie with the neighbors lovely goldens.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/lickitung/IMG_2885.jpg

Just a warning. Gini is not to be trusted with Peeps!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/lickitung/IMG_2922.jpg

And I just have to include one of Rascal.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/lickitung/IMG_2934.jpg

[Cinder & Smoke]

Two of "Gini's Kids" are winging their way Homeward Bound ...

And we're starting a repeat of the Westward Journey ...
:rolleyes:

Staci headed towards ATLANTA - and actually GOT There this time!
She *hopped* into Salt Lake; then on to Atlanta.
And sent a message to Kelly that there was going to be a TWO Hour :eek:
DELAY due to "weather" in Atlanta.
She is headed to Ohio on DELTA Flight #269.
Last ETA was for arrival at 2:00 AM in Ohio.
More Pretzils, Staci??

Miz Zippy got off to a "slow start" :( from LAX ~

SOUTHWEST Flight # 1664 (Lax to Las Vegas)
took off 30 minutes late.

Zippy has a layover in Las Vegas till
SOUTHWEST Flight # 1128 leaves at 7:30 -
arriving in Midland/Odessa at 11:35 PM.
"New Mexico Mom" is going to meet her for the "taxi ride" over to Hobbs.
The "taxi ride" will take another hour & 15 minutes.

And that's the *PLAN* ...
Tyme Will Tell how close the Plan is to Reality. :p

-------------------------
10:00 PM UPPIE-Date from ATLANTA ...

"Two Hour Delay is stretching into FOUR ...

"Rainin like Heck" - and DELTA 269 is due to depart
"about" 11:30 to 11:45 - "assuming" the Plane gets to Atlanta -
it's in I-Forget-Where right now.

IF she departs on time, she'll get in to Dayton about 12:30.
Her Parents are already AT the Dayton airport. :(

Per Staci's Request -
The Three Prayer Pups and the Purrayer KAT are gathered in a
Prayer Circle - Krossin Pawz & Klawz. ;)

-----------------------------------

This is all starting to sound "familiar". :rolleyes:

[Uabassoon]

I also wanted to add these pictures from Disneyland.

Me and Alexa
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/lickitung/IMG_2904-1.jpg

This is how I felt about Splash Mountain!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/lickitung/IMG_2898.jpg

[Karen]

Great pictures, Laura! Glad you two got home safely!

Bet Corkscrew's gonna be mad when he sees your picture of some *other* orange boy!

[NoahsMommy]

Some of the pictures I took...

Auntie Staci getting some hugs from her nephew, Micah:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b30fe9ba500000016109BYt2Llq2I

Basie enjoying the PINK toy his Auntie Staci brought him:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b36421a2a00000016109BYt2Llq2I

Basie and Noah, making sure I made Staci's bed correctly:
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Phoebe had to make sure I did a good job too:
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Noah drinking water after auntie Staci had her bath:
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That was Thursday night...next post will be Friday stuff! :)

[NoahsMommy]

Tonya making the first entry in our BBQ 2005 Guest Book:
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Mario and his new pal:
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Laurie and Richard enjoying some Bloody Mary's:
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A really "stressful" Rascal:
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Our WONDERFUL hostess...and my new adoptive mom:
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Staci and Tonya:
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Closeup of Slick and Richard's special hat:
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More of Friday coming...

[NoahsMommy]

Tonya's little friend:
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Stace and I at Bare Essentials (Part 1 of the Shopping Extraviganza):
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Tonya and I at BE:
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LOVE that stuff (Bare Minerals)!!!

Stace in the shoe store (ie: one of the many heaven's we went to!!):
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ILLEGAL PICTURE!! We got yelled at for taking picture inside Sephora...guess its a copywrite/display issue? This is Staci showing Tonya about a product she recommends. Long story short, I had to get a ton of tissue to clean Tonya's arms up! :eek: Come to think of it...that may be WHY we were scolded. ;)
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Tonya finding a HOT waiter:
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Our gorgeous Staci...
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More coming...

[NoahsMommy]

Tonya after 1 Mohito...
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Micah FELL IN LOVE with Tonya and the feeling was mutual. She's renamed her little lover boy, Donut:
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Karen and Aaron arrived after our LONG day of shopping, eating, flirting and having way too much fun in Albertsons.

OK, Saturday is next...

[NoahsMommy]

I know this was already posted, but Tonya was a BIG help on Saturday morning. Here she is "cooking":
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b46959bf500000016109BYt2Llq2I

CUTE Karen and Aaron:
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The girls:
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We're HERE!!!!

Stace:
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Aaron (humoring me!):
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Cutie pie (sweetie pie too!), Karen:
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It was SO GREAT meeting Randi!!!!
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Our WONDERFUL Mary!!! She was a pure joy! :)
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Mario and his new friend the Lemur:
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[NoahsMommy]

Tracey and Amberlee:
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So fun!
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http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b5af01aae00000016109BYt2Llq2I
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b5ad39bbd00000016109BYt2Llq2I
(Yes, that's paper undies...ha ha)

Mmmm.....food!
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Slick's CUTE Nemo shirt! And, its PINK!!!
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Karen in the kitchen:
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Laurie and the hot firemen:
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More coming...FIREMEN.... ;)

[NoahsMommy]

The fire engine (for Phred):
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A group shot:
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Look at all those women!
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Hot, but sooooo KNEW it! :rolleyes:
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Firemen, enjoying a drink:
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Everyone made a sign saying where they were from. Here me and Tonya posing with our sign:
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What it said:
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Gini in her SUPER CUTE apron! (For those that don't know the story, here it is: Gini had the idea to make everyone one of these...but everywhere she went wanted an arm and a leg for them. Lut found out (not sure if Gini told her or not??), and offered to make the decals, while Gini hunted down and paid for 30 plain, white aprons and then ironed on the transfers Lut sent. Wasn't that nice of them??)
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b5d4cdbb900000015109BYt2Llq2I

More coming...

[NoahsMommy]

This picture was so cute of Slick, Richard and Debbie. But I PROMISED Slick that I wouldn't post pictures of her, so that's why its cropped. I love her...so its not a "mean" thing.
((((Hugs to Slick))))
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b5cbc9bd100000025109BYt2Llq2I

Richard, Alexa and Laura:
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Pam (Gini's neighbor), Randi, Gini's friend, Gini:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b52f41aae00000015109BYt2Llq2I

Karen with her Diet Dr. Pepper can: ;)
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(She's not the dork, I told her to pose with it!)

Our poor, but sweet, traveler:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b5329dbdb00000015109BYt2Llq2I

Me and Tracey being sillies:
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Tracey, Mary and Laurie:
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Catland and Hubby: (aren't they CUTE????)
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Stace and Tonya, getting to share Rascal's couch:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b514f5a8c00000016109BYt2Llq2I

[NoahsMommy]

Byron was Rascal's pal:
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Gini likes Peep's...these were gifts from Slick and Lauie!
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[anna_66]

Come on woman..I want to see more;)

Too much fun being had by you all!!!

[NoahsMommy]

On Sunday, Karen, Aaron, Tonya, Staci and I did a little shopping and lunch before Karen/Aaron left for home.

Karen and Aaron...while we wait to be seated at the Cheesecake Factory:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d938b3127cce92b278a7221e00000015109BYt2Llq2I

The girls...can you tell we're starving....(Stole Staci's picture!)
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Birdy:
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We ALL ordered macaroni and cheese balls, battered and fried! SINFUL!!! :D
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Karen and Aaron left for home after lunch and some shopping. :( They safely arrived home and made good time.

Staci, Tonya and I went to my parent's home for dinner and terot card readings. :)

First....my parent's SOLD their house!!! YAY!!! :D
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In the garden:
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Stace on the comfy outdoor furnature:
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Tonya " ":
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[NoahsMommy]

Did I mention that Tonya is a cat lady?? All my cats, even Noah, were totally mesmerized by her!!!

Noah letting her pet him! (normally unheard of!!)
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Noah supervising Tonya's packing:
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Helping Tonya pack:
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Next is Monday!! :)

[NoahsMommy]

Monday we awoke and got beautiful...then had Laura and Alexa come over for breakfast. Tonya and Staci refused ALL breakfasts I offered, so I made Laura and Alexa some! ;)

After that, we headed to Gini's to chat and drop off Tonya's suitcase...and then headed to a special store. I'll post a picture of the enterance, but that'll be it. ;)
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When we got back, we ate a FABULOUS authentic dinner that Slick and Richard prepared. It was BY FAR THE BEST Mexican food I've EVER had!! Carnitas, Spanish Rice & Refried Beans - all made from scratch!! It was WONDERFUL!! Thank you so much!!!

After that, we did an experiment: "What happens when you microwave a Peep?"

1) Put Peep on a plastic plate and place in microwave for 30 seconds:
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2) Peep enlarges:
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3) And enlarges:
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4) And begins to deflate:
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5) And then, it dies when fully deflated:
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Poor Peep!!

A few more random pictures left. Sorry there's so many...but I took over 250 because I wanted to completely capture every moment. :)

[NoahsMommy]

Monday night at Gini's....

Alexa and Laura:
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Stace and I being wierd! (Let's just say that Gini won herself $20 and Stace was being the impartial judge! ;) )
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Tonya....she's so pretty!!
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Tonya and I being sillies...
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Tuesday at Gini's house...

Annie:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d938b3127cce92bf1d35c35900000015109BYt2Llq2I
(and yes, all three do exist! I was lucky enough to get to see all three of these gorgeous orangies.)

Rascal eating:
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OK....I'm finally done!!

This was, by far the BEST PT BBQ ever!! Thank you SO MUCH to Gini, Slick, Richard and Laurie for everything! Thank you to everyone that I met and/or saw again this year.

Karen (Killearn Kitties)...I don't have any good pictures of you and I'm so sorry!! I SO enjoyed talking to you and hearing that gorgeous accent of yours. :) I hope you had fun and that you'll return next year. I'd LOVE to talk to you some more.

Arrival #2: Tonya just arrived at Midland/Odessa airport where her mom was awaiting her. She'll grab her luggage and then be on their way home to New Mexico.

Partial Arrival #3: Staci left Atlanta almost an hour ago. She'll be in Ohio a little under an hour. I'll update when she does actually arrive.

I'm SO sad this is all over. :( I had SOOOOO much fun...I've never missed anyone like I miss my PT pals...I cried for most of the day, but I'll NEVER forget these past 5 days, they've been the best of my life thus far.

Hugs, Kelly :)

[aly]

Wonderful pics, Kel! Thanks for capturing so many great moments for those of us who couldn't be there. I am so happy for you all that everyone had such a great time.

My favorite picture :

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce928b43385af200000015109BYt2Llq2I

That waiter must've been CUUUUUUUUTE! :D

[NoahsMommy]

Stace has landed in Ohio! All she needs is her luggage and to drive the 30 minutes to her parents house.

Sleep well, Stace!! :) I miss you!!

[NoahsMommy]

Guess who's luggage has been lost?? Poor Staci!!! :(

Can we all pray they find it and she gets it SOON???

Thank you.

(((((((((HUGS FOR STACE)))))))))))

[Barbara]

Now you really got me jealous!!!!!

With these pictures of s-u-p-e-r-c-u-t-e Micah in Tonya's and Staci's arms!!!!!!

*booohoooo* I wanna hug Micah:) :D

[jenluckenbach]

Thanks for all the great pictures and stories. Such an awesome week! What a great family you all have. So lucky!

[neko1]

I really loved seeing all the pictures! Thanks so much for sharing them.:)

[kittycats_delight]

I have been lurking in this thread and not posting. Bad me !!!! I have loved reading all the goings on and all the fun you guys were having. The pics are awesome.

Kelly, you always do a great job at not missing anything. Just like your cruise pics it was almost like being there. :)

I am so glad eveyone had a great time!!! :D

[Rachel]

I too have been lurking and so enjoying being able to hear and see bits of the goings on. Thank you to all who took the time to share your fun with the rest of us. I would have loved to have been there and meet you all in person, but I do believe that this has been the next best thing. Thanks again. I can't emphasize enough what a kind gesture it is when you share your experiences with the rest of us.

[wolflady]

Great pictures Kelly! It was like reliving the BBQ again, and living vicariously through you all on the other days when I was at work...Ugh!
Aaron still has yet to upload all of our pictures :rolleyes: Poor thing. I took a bunch too, so hopefully he'll get them all uploaded today.
Thanks again to everyone who helped plan the BBQ and to everyone who attended. It was fun!

Staci, I hope you get your luggage back soon!

**hugs**

[momoffuzzyfaces]

What wonderful pictures!!! Thanks for sharing them.

If you don't scrapbook, you should. You could have a BBQ book. I think you would have tons of fun making it and reliving all the fun!
PLUS... you could look at it and grin any time you wanted, not just while on the computer.

I'm grinning all over again just from the pictures I've seen!
What a great lookin' lot you all are!!!!:D

[Kfamr]

Great pictures, everyone! It looked like so much fun.

Aly, that was my favorite picture as well, hehe.


I hope Staci finds her luggage. :(


Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces

If you don't scrapbook, you should. You could have a BBQ book. I think you would have tons of fun making it and reliving all the fun!
PLUS... you could look at it and grin any time you wanted, not just while on the computer.


Oh, that'd be SO much fun! I wish I had the money to do so because i'd love to make a scrapbook for them. It could be just like a yearbook and have a place for everyone to sign in the back. :p

[mruffruff]

Thank you so much for those pictures! They bring the day back for additional grins.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I took Randi to the airport early this morning...and went straight from there to a client meeting.

So much for "basking in the afterglow" of a great time!:rolleyes: :D

[slick]

I'm just packing up the last of my belongings and Gini and Richard will be escorting me to the airport in about 10 minutes. Over and out. :( :( :(

[shais_mom]

I have landed in Wyandot County Ohio.

My luggage hasn't been so lucky yet.
It has been located. It just hasn't been located HERE!
ggrrr

When I asked Phred to send a purrayer up for me I think I forgot to mention my suitcase also!

What a weekend.
I cried most of the time at Burbank Airport.
Course I just about cried when I finally landed in Ohio b/c it had been such a long day. But several other passengers had me beat spending time in Atlanta.
The honeymoon is over -
tomorrow is back to work for me.

[RICHARD]

The planning began in late December.
For some days in July, some fun to remember.
Seven months of plotting, planning and thinking
For a special afternoon of feasting and some drinking-
--------------------------------

Gini's house is now very quiet
She's recovering from a seven day riot.
The last of the guests are on their way home.
Rascal, Emma and Annie are now alone..

In the house of Orange the walls stiill hold laughter
The smiles and stories will last long after-
The luggage and photos are put away,
But all of us will always share in that day...

One day where we all gathered, gathered as one
And took the time to have a little fun.
So the next time you stare into the west.
Take a minute to remember that you were a guest.

In person or cyber, that's not the point...
We all hung out, at Gini's joint.
Another wonderful day, It went by too fast.
But in our memories, that day, will surely last.

As time passes by and thing get you down
Your anxiety high, you face in a frown.
Remember the fun, the laughs and the tears
And start planning that trip, so you can be here next year.

:D

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Tomorrow I'll have the pictures of the 'Mileage pole"..

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Gini told me that the BBQ will offically be over when everyone gets safely home.

God?

Please hold everyone in your hands until they walk thru their front doors.

[RICHARD]

I guess I am a real fool....

Last year Gini ad I were cleaning up the last of the BBQ stuff.

There is a church near by and the hourly bells began to ring...I laughed and looked at Gini and said....It feels like school and now that the bell has rung, it (the BBQ) must be over....

Today as I was placing the chairs and tables into the back of my truck I told Gini that the bells would signal the end of this year's BBQ.

Gini went inside to do something and as I stood there the church bells began to ring......At that moment a huge Monarch butterfly
flew into the yard and made two huge circles of the area where all of us were sitting.....I stood there and listened to the chiming stop.....the butterfly finished the second lap of the yard and just as it flew out of my sight, the howl of a fire truck, in the distance, picked up the salute to the 3rd Annual CA BBQ.....

Serendipity?
Chance?
Coincidence?


I don't know!

:cool: ;) :D

[Ginger's Mom]

:D Loved your poem and prayer, Richard. And for everyone who participated in the BBQ and made it such a success, thanks for sharing that with all of us. I really enjoyed it. :) Okay the rest of you guys, give up those pictures. ;)

[jenluckenbach]

RICHARD, I have goose bumps.

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by RICHARD

:D

Gini told me that the BBQ will offically be over when everyone gets safely home.

God?

Please hold everyone in your hands until they walk thru their front doors.


excellant posts Richard
the butterfly gave me goosebumps!!!


If Gini says that they bbq will be over when everyone is safe at home - what about my luggage? It aint over until my luggage makes it home!!!
The Inet says it is to be delivered - humph!!

Annnnnd Laurie Baker won't be home for a few days b/c she is visiting her brother - so we still have the after effects! :p

[Edwina's Secretary]

and Randi is somewhere over the Atlantic (assuming she made her connection in Chicago) and Karen (KK) is still on the wing....

[gini]

I just had a phone call - Slick made it safely home to Canada! (thank you God!)

Yes, Richard is right, I did say that..........I won't be able to fully enjoy the memories of the BBQ until everyone is back home safe with their individual critters. Staci, assuming you have "critters" in your suitcase:D I know you will be reunited with them soon.

Richard told me about the church bells, the butterfly and the fire engine sirens.........I was in the house when this happened. So, I believe it was his own private sign - to mark the closing of an event I loved hosting for everyone.

There are a few stray paper napkins on the patio table and chairs are askew - just like everyone got up suddenly and came into the house.............yes, I think I can hear them laughing in the kitchen.

It is going to be a very lonely few next days..............

[slick]

Gini, thanks for posting this. I'm so extremely exhausted that I can hardly see but just had to put this down for Richard.....

Chauncey, you can be very annoying.....but, honey, you know I love you!!!! :D :D ;) :) :) :eek:

[shais_mom]

glad you made it home slick


just checked my luggage


SUPPOSEDLY it is with the delivery company and will be here within in the next 12 hours...
pfft whatever!

I told Phred you don't realize you live out of your suitcase until you get home to unpack!!!
oh well I didn't have only but one load of laundry today then!!

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by shais_mom
- so we still have the after effects! :p

oh well
I might as well say it b/c if I don't Richard will


the after glow

[grybai]

Alexa, Uabassoon's better half [;) ] here:

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the wonderful time I had at the picnic. Although Laura persuaded me to come only by bribing me with Disneyland, I had such a wonderful time at the bbq and was so thrilled to meet so many wonderful and kind people. And although I was expecting an event as exciting as the one Byron expected (full of slide shows), I was happily entertained and before I knew it, it was time to go home.

Anyway, I especially wanted to thank Gini and her crew (Richard, Laurie, Slick, etc) for opening of her home and provinding me with more than one free meal. :D

...back to reading Harry Potter...

[NoahsMommy]

Glad Slick made it home OK...but sad to see this all over. :(

This was a WONDERFUL distraction for me...now I'm back to the real world and my job situation is sinking in. :(

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yep, goosebumps here too, Richard.

Slick, glad you're home safe and sound. Hope Max and Speckles aren't giving you the cold shoulder. ;)

GREAT pictures Kelly! I knew somebody would take way better ones than I had.

Staci and others who were stuck with goofy flights. I've only got one thing to say - FLY DIRECT! ;) Ok, ok, so I know that's not entirely possible for everyone, but it sure makes things a lot easier and less stressful when you don't have to worry about connecting flights and such. To me it's worth a little bit more money.

Hope Randi's flight went ok. We were having some pretty bad thunderstorms in Chicago yesterday, so I hope she wasn't delayed.....again....

What happened with the tatoo Staci? Was that done at the "naw-tee" shop that Kelly posted a picture of? ;)

Connie, sorry. I knew I knew your name but I couldn't remember it for the life of me when I was posting. Sad thing is the mind is the first to go....:rolleyes: You are more than welcome to use that beach scene on your computer. Had I known you were such a beach lover, I could have taken tons of pictures for you. Hmmm....gives me an excuse to go back.....;)

Alexa, I know we didn't get much of a chance to talk, but it was great meeting you and Laura. I find it interesting that you had the typical "spousal view" of what this BBQ was going to be, and you were right along with the other spouses when you were pleasantly surprised by the good time you had. :) ;) :cool:

Well....back to the daily grind for me. Needless to say my boss has been on a rampage all week. I'd like to know who he rants and raves to while I'm gone......:rolleyes:

[gini]

Well, that does it! Next year I am definitely going to have slides! Too many people were soooo disappointed like Byron and Alexa:D :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by gini
Well, that does it! Next year I am definitely going to have slides! Too many people were soooo disappointed like Byron and Alexa:D :D

You know, Gini, I have a program that can easily make a slide show out of pictures. We could have everyone submit photos to me and I could make one big slideshow that loops continuously while the BBQ is going on. I could make them show up in random order so we'd all have to sit glued to the screen so we'd be sure to be there when our precious critter showed up. Hmmm....then we could rent a big screen TV and have the computer hooked up to it so we all wouldn't have to crowd around a small computer screen....we could arrange chairs around the TV like a theater......then we could rent one of those little popcorn machines on wheels so we could serve popcorn....which of course would make us all drink more slushies.....

;) :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy

After that, we did an experiment: "What happens when you microwave a Peep?"

1) Put Peep on a plastic plate and place in microwave for 30 seconds:
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http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d938b3127cce92bfde39029c00000015109BYt2Llq2I

2) Peep enlarges:
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3) And enlarges:
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4) And begins to deflate:
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5) And then, it dies when fully deflated:
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Poor Peep!!
Uh, Oh!!! You may be hearing from the SPCP (Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Peeps) about this!!!;) :D

[RICHARD]

I just thought of something.....

There is a saying and I THINK it came from a TV show- It really fit
this year's BBQ and should be adopted as the Ofiicial Pet Talk Motto..

More fun than humans should be allowed to have.

--------------------------------------------------

More shout outs???


Thanks to every who called and everyone who used THEIR cell phones to connect us across the miles.

I envision PT gatherings as giant fairs one day...

Food, entertainment, an area for phone calls, photo booths
rides and petting zoos.:eek:

Poor GINI!!
---------------------------------------------

Laura and Alexa..

IT was fun to meet you!
Next year Laura drives?

Stacey.
I panicked...I thought that Kylie may have lost her picture!!
Did she like it.??

KAK,
Again you are a trouble maker...that is not catnip in those gifts!

Amberlee,
You and KAK came in together so you are to blame also......Edward freaked out with that stuff.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

For some reason Richard's mention of Edward made me remember this.

Sara's Eddie's full name is Eduardo. So one night we're all out to dinner and what is the bus person's name? Yep - Eduardo. Didn't look a bit like Eddie though....;)

[RICHARD]

LOLOLOLOL,

I forgot this until I read Zippy's post in the "What is a Pet Talker" thread..


I think that Gini's kitchen truly let out a sigh of relief when we all left.


Slick made some chili and gave me a taste....that taste was followed by a little bowl to savor her recipe......

I ate a spoonful, then another and hit the bottom of the dish...

I used the spoon to make a circuit of the bottom of the bowl and out comes a pink pinkie finger.

Yep,

There was a finger in my chili!!

Of course, I can't sue Gini.....And I don't know Canadian law...

So I gave Slick the finger.....


back!!!

:D

[Sus]

Sorry to interrupt your friendly chitchat - mean no harm! ;)

This is just to say that Randi arrived safely in Copenhagen around 15.30 danish time! :) :) She'll most likely do some posting tomorrow and she promises to put her photos on PT asap - but right now she is veeery tired! Fister is due in a few moments and I know she's looking very much forward to getting him back home! :)

And as for me... I'm just glad to have my friend back and I'm really looking forward to hear some more about everything. Although I must confess that I too have been lurking at the BBQ thread...! Thanks for sharing all those great pictures! I too did some purr-ing over the ones with the firebrigade.... mm!:D :D

Love,
Sus

[Edwina's Secretary]

And I had a note from Karen (KK) that she too has arrived home safely....

[wolflady]

I'm happy to hear that everyone has arrived safely! :) Thanks for the updates. Randi, it was a pleasure to meet you, and KK (Karen) it was a pleasure to meet you too!

**hugs**

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by Sus
Sorry to interrupt your friendly chitchat - mean no harm! ;)

This is just to say that Randi arrived safely in Copenhagen around 15.30 danish time! :) :) She'll most likely do some posting tomorrow and she promises to put her photos on PT asap - but right now she is veeery tired! Fister is due in a few moments and I know she's looking very much forward to getting him back home! :)

And as for me... I'm just glad to have my friend back and I'm really looking forward to hear some more about everything. Although I must confess that I too have been lurking at the BBQ thread...! Thanks for sharing all those great pictures! I too did some purr-ing over the ones with the firebrigade.... mm!:D :D

Love,
Sus You can interrupt our chitchat anytime for that sort of good news!

Please feel free to just jump right in whenever you want. No need to lurk but you are welcome to!
:)

Sara, glad to hear Karen is home safe too!:)

[gini]

I believe that leaves Laurie (who is still in San Diego) and Staci's luggage...............................

:D

The only thing that makes it worthwhile getting back home after a vacation is seeing your furry friends again who are either thrilled to see you - or are going to ignore you for a few days as punishment!

I am so happy everyone is getting back home safely.

[gini]

After we dropped off Slick at the airport, Richard and I were talking of course, about the BBQ.

I mentioned that God must love our BBQ - just like the Rosebowl Parade - it is always a beautiful day - and people go back home feeling happy.

Today promises to be in the 100's here............and I have to work today.:eek: :eek:

[Killearn Kitties]

Back home safe and sound!! No delays on the way home. I was concerned when I got to O'Hare and saw four screens full of delayed flights, due to the unexpected thunderstorms (would the flights still have been delayed if the storms had been expected???). Thankfully mine was fine.

Embarrassingly, I have virtually no pictures of the BBQ to post! I am going to have to save other people's photos and pretend they are mine. ;) I seem to have a camera full of cat pictures. :o Eddie on his supervising balcony, HH the Lady Edwina modelling her collection, Eddie looking worried (just his normal look).

I managed to pat Rascal before he dived under the bed. As far as three orange cats go, all I can say is that I only saw one. At one point a tail sauntered through the room, but you never see more than one orange cat at a time ...... suspicious.

I was in Chicago for three days after the BBQ and I got to meet Peanut and Cracker Jack while I was there. Again, I have heaps of pictures of them, but none of Debbie and Terry. :o

I had a fantastic time. Great food (are you still eating it, Gini?), wonderful people, and what can I say about the slushies? The time passed way too quickly. The only problem was the lack of a slide show ... The plans for next year sound good.

I was so busy talking that I didn't eat or drink nearly enough. And do you know what????!!! I didn't have one of Slick's Baileys! :eek: That was the only reason I went! :D Oh well, maybe some other time.

Thank you so much everybody!!

[robinh]

I am so jealous! When is next year's BBQ? I want to start saving for the trip. It sounds like the best time. And to get to meet all of you would just be fabulous.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by RICHARD


KAK,
Again you are a trouble maker...that is not catnip in those gifts!

Amberlee,
You and KAK came in together so you are to blame also......Edward freaked out with that stuff. Sorry Richard but I used some of the catnip that AmberLee had given me and it smelled like very potent stuff. I'm glad that Eddie's been enjoying it.:)

I'm so glad to hear that everyone has arrived back home safely. It was so good to see everyone again and meet all of the new people too.:) Maybe next year we should have the BBQ last for 2 days instead of one since the time really does pass too quickly.;)

Kelly, thanks for posting all of your wonderful pictures. I like them all except for the ones with me in them. I hate posing for pictures.;) I'm looking forward to seeing some more pictures so please hurry up and post them everyone.:)

[luvofallhorses]

Great pics everyone :)

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
[B]
What happened with the tatoo Staci? Was that done at the "naw-tee" shop that Kelly posted a picture of? ;)


nope no tatoo for me - most of the shops were closed Mondays.. we did find one open but we were enjoying visiting so much at Gini's I forgoed it - maybe next time.

I couln't FIND any direct flights! :(

[iceyshiver21]

How unfair, I really need to learn to read more.
I was in California, on a road trip and was right nearby. x.x; I wish I would have known.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by shais_mom
I couln't FIND any direct flights! :(

I know that's a problem for some, soo.....next time you drive to Chicago then fly out with me. At the rate you were going, driving 6 hours each way probably would have saved you plenty of time.....and hassle.....and then we can have a great time on the plane too! ;)

SO glad to hear Randi & Karen arrived safely. Good question Karen, and really, how unexpected were the thunderstorms? The weathermen had been predicting them, so doesn't that mean they were expected? :rolleyes:

Tracey, P & CJ went crazy over those little catnip pouches too! CJ was so funny! I think he was trying to rub his face on it, but it kept sliding, so he was pushing it around the bedroom with his face to the floor and his butt in the air! :D Whatever is in there, me thinks it's a close rival to the Canadian catnip!

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
I know that's a problem for some, soo.....next time you drive to Chicago then fly out with me. At the rate you were going, driving 6 hours each way probably would have saved you plenty of time.....and hassle.....and then we can have a great time on the plane too! ;)




my dad was going to drive to Atlanta and get me but my mom vetoed that!
So they sat in the parking lot for 6 hours waiting on me!


still no luggage - supposed to be here b/n 9am and 9pm today....


humph!
This irks me - unless they have a firefighter come to my rescue and deliver it!!