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krazyaboutkatz
10-07-2006, 12:09 AM
Hi. Anyone that loves cat shows must go see this one:International Cat Show (http://www.cfa.org/intl-show/). It's in San Mateo from Nov.17-19th. It's only held once a year and it's usally held in different locations. They also had it here last year and I went and enjoyed it very much. I hope that some of you will be able to attend this year.
RedHedd
10-07-2006, 12:29 PM
Just let me know which day we all agree on. I've been wanting to go to a cat show soon and now we can! YIPPEE!
wolflady
10-09-2006, 01:17 PM
Thanks for letting us all know about this, Tracey! I'm would like to go this year, so let's decide what day would work best for everyone!

**hugs**
Karen
RedHedd
10-09-2006, 06:07 PM
I have a cat-loving friend who wants to join us, but she's only available to go on Sunday.
krazyaboutkatz
10-09-2006, 10:47 PM
I'm available either Sat. or Sun. so either day will work for me. If we go on Sunday then we would be able to see which cat gets "Best In Show" and also which are the best in the other categories if we stay long enough.:) I'm really looking forward to this show.:) I guess I'll have to call AmberLee about it because she's not online very much any more.
krazyaboutkatz
10-14-2006, 10:31 PM
I just wanted to bump this thread up and let you know that I talked to AmberLee today and she'll be able to go either on Sat. or Sun.:) She'll either call me or e-mail me to let me know the details. Her computer is still down so she has very limited online time right now.
wolflady
10-27-2006, 03:04 PM
I think Sunday will work better for me, as I'm working at the vet hospital on the 18th (that Saturday).

Would anyone want to go on Sunday?

**hugs**
krazyaboutkatz
10-28-2006, 01:03 AM
I can go either Sat. or Sun. and I think that RedHedd said that her friend could only go on Sunday so that's the day that she'll probably be going. I received an e-mail from AmberLee but she still doesn't know which day she'll be going. If she can only go on Sat. then I may end up going both days.:) Don Juan's Mom is also interested but I haven't heard when she can go yet. It's almost November so we really need to get this mini PT meeting organized.:) I can't wait for the cat show.:D
BCBlondie
10-28-2006, 02:34 AM
Sunday also works for me :D
AmberLee
11-03-2006, 10:38 AM
Yippee skippees. I've been on the phone w/KAK and it's tentatively agreed that she and I and the lady I'll be rooming with that weekend will be going both days.

I was so pleased that they'll be hosting another feline agility exhibit again. I've only seen it once, but it amuses and intrigues me so... I know Livvy and Cassy COULD do it, although I don't think either WOULD do, especially in public. (Nothing like a cat, eh?)

So Sunday will be the primary PT sociallizing day, it sounds like.


Don't forget the online coupon for $1 off entries. I think we all love bargins. And maybe the Metro will have coupons, too?
krazyaboutkatz
11-03-2006, 11:28 AM
I can't wait.:D I had a blast last year and I know I'll have even more fun this year. There's so much to see and breeds of cats that I've never seen at cat shows before.:)

What time will every one be arriving? We should set up a meeting place because it's a very large show.
RedHedd
11-03-2006, 12:30 PM
Terrific! Sunday it is! What time are y'all getting there?
slick
11-03-2006, 01:42 PM
My surgeon has given me permission to travel......should I or shouldn't I????? :confused: ;) It all depends on cost at the moment. Not promising anything but looking into it. :D
RedHedd
11-03-2006, 03:27 PM
Aw c'mon Slick! Just Do It! :D
krazyaboutkatz
11-03-2006, 10:52 PM
My surgeon has given me permission to travel......should I or shouldn't I????? :confused: ;) It all depends on cost at the moment. Not promising anything but looking into it. :D
It would be wonderful to see you again.:D I hope that you'll be able to make it.:)


I still don't know when AmberLee, her friend, and I will be arriving. I think I'll try to call her some time this weekend to make firmer plans. I can't wait!!!:D
slick
11-03-2006, 11:29 PM
I'm not sure now. I want to investigate the cost of going to Columbia Falls, MT for Corinna's service. Realistically, it would only be about a 10 hour drive across BC then whip across the border to MT. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do. :(
RedHedd
11-04-2006, 11:01 AM
I'm not sure now. I want to investigate the cost of going to Columbia Falls, MT for Corinna's service. Realistically, it would only be about a 10 hour drive across BC then whip across the border to MT. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do. :(
I certainly understand. Keep us posted - although I KNOW you will.
AmberLee
11-05-2006, 12:58 PM
Hmmm, I'm not sure. I've learned how wonderful it is to attend Cat Shows from the very beginning, but I'm dependent on the schedule of the lady I'm rooming with. She's often had assignments for her church on Sunday... I'm guessing she won't be free till 11 so we can't get there until 12:30 or 1 or so... I'll try to get in touch by phone with Carla and KAK tonight.
wolflady
11-08-2006, 11:21 AM
Cool, I'm glad that Sunday will be the primary meeting day, but that's cool for those of you going both days! :D

I'm thinking 1pm would be a pretty good time to meet up. I may bring a friend who has never been to a cat show before with me if I can convince him to come along.

Is there a website and directions somewhere?

**hugs**
krazyaboutkatz
11-08-2006, 11:32 AM
Karen, I'm glad that you'll be able to make it on Sunday.:) The link to the International Cat Show is on page one and is in the first post.;)
AmberLee
11-08-2006, 11:46 AM
The website includes a $1/person coupon; do look around for it!
RedHedd
11-08-2006, 11:47 AM
12:00'ish (or later) will be fine for me too on Sunday. I'm going to try and bring a couple of friends who have never been to a cat show either.
wolflady
11-08-2006, 01:08 PM
I'm not sure now. I want to investigate the cost of going to Columbia Falls, MT for Corinna's service. Realistically, it would only be about a 10 hour drive across BC then whip across the border to MT. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do. :(

Do let us know if you decide to come, although it would be nice to go to Corinna's service too.

**hugs**
wolflady
11-08-2006, 01:10 PM
Karen, I'm glad that you'll be able to make it on Sunday.:) The link to the International Cat Show is on page one and is in the first post.;)

*snicker*
Now why didn't I think of that? *headdesk*

:o

For a 1pm meet-up time, where would be a good place to hook up?

**hugs**
RedHedd
11-08-2006, 01:27 PM
Like we did in the past - at the registration table right up front?
wolflady
11-08-2006, 01:28 PM
Sounds good to me! :D
wolflady
11-09-2006, 06:09 PM
Hmmm...they don't have rescues or Russian Blue kitties available for adoption at these things, do they?? :p
krazyaboutkatz
11-09-2006, 10:45 PM
Hmmm...they don't have rescues or Russian Blue kitties available for adoption at these things, do they?? :p
I don't know if they have rescues but I think that they usually have different breeds for sale in both cats and kittens.:)
RedHedd
11-10-2006, 10:37 AM
Hmmm...they don't have rescues or Russian Blue kitties available for adoption at these things, do they?? :p Are we going to be helping you pick out a new kitty? ;) Didn't we see some Russian Blues at this cat show last year? I think we did ....
LaPermCats
11-10-2006, 11:19 PM
Hi. Anyone that loves cat shows must go see this one:International Cat Show (http://www.cfa.org/intl-show/). It's in San Mateo from Nov.17-19th. It's only held once a year and it's usally held in different locations. They also had it here last year and I went and enjoyed it very much. I hope that some of you will be able to attend this year.

Hi I am new here, but saw this thread. I have two LaPerm kittens entered. Please stop by and say hello.
krazyaboutkatz
11-11-2006, 12:30 AM
Hi I am new here, but saw this thread. I have two LaPerm kittens entered. Please stop by and say hello.
Welcome to PT!!!:D I'd love to. I went last year and I remember seeing this breed.:)
RedHedd
11-11-2006, 11:21 AM
Hi I am new here, but saw this thread. I have two LaPerm kittens entered. Please stop by and say hello.We most certainly will! It's so much fun meeting new PT'ers and the LaPerm kitties are so cute! We will look for you and take pictures (if we may). >^..^<
LaPermCats
11-11-2006, 03:54 PM
Photos are more than welcome!! LaPerms are still a rare breed, so publicity is a good thing
LaPermCats
11-11-2006, 08:08 PM
The website includes a $1/person coupon; do look around for it!

Here is the direct link to the discount coupon!!

http://www.cfa.org/intl-show/coupon.html
LaPermCats
11-11-2006, 11:20 PM
Welcome to PT!!!:D I'd love to. I went last year and I remember seeing this breed.:)
My male Tomo was entered last year as well as the father to one of other kittens I have entered this years. I have included a photo of Tomo.
RedHedd
11-12-2006, 10:28 AM
Aw! I hope we get to meet Tomo! He's a cutie.
krazyaboutkatz
11-12-2006, 11:38 AM
Tomo sure is handsome.:) I'll be sure to be on the look out for him.:)
LaPermCats
11-12-2006, 12:58 PM
Tomo sure is handsome.:) I'll be sure to be on the look out for him.:)

Thanks for the compliments on Tomo, but he will not be there this year, but one of his daughters will be, Kia Kaha (which means be strong in Maori) will be. She is a black smoke with gold eyes.
Don Juan's mom
11-13-2006, 02:25 AM
I was working at an event at the Expo Center in San Mateo this weekend, and wanted to let you all know that the parking is $7.00. Alas, there aren't any good nearby spots on the street. Perhaps we could organize a carpool.

I'm going to be house manager at a show in Palo Alto on Sunday, so I would probably want to go Saturday after my audition at noon.

BTW, there is a print ad with a $1 discount on admission in today's San Jose Mercury News.

Liz
wolflady
11-14-2006, 12:15 PM
Welcome to Pet Talk, LaPermCats! :D You will love it here. We will all definitely stop by to see you at the show. I really find it fascinating to talk with breeders of show cats and would love to see Kia Kaha in "purrson" ;)

All, just FYI, I'm supposed to find a lady named Marva in the Orientals isle of the show. She has an available oriental, and several kittens, and this is another breed I have always loved along with the Russian Blue. She said she would be happy to talk to me about the breed and if it would be a good fit for me :D Who wants to come with me? :p

The available kitty is Zephyr, and you can find him on the Kittens page. Click on the Kittens link in the nav bar on the left, and scroll down. He's underneath Midas, who has already found a home.

http://www.7thheavencats.com/main.htm

**hugs**
krazyaboutkatz
11-15-2006, 12:24 AM
Welcome to Pet Talk, LaPermCats! :D You will love it here. We will all definitely stop by to see you at the show. I really find it fascinating to talk with breeders of show cats and would love to see Kia Kaha in "purrson" ;)

All, just FYI, I'm supposed to find a lady named Marva in the Orientals isle of the show. She has an available oriental, and several kittens, and this is another breed I have always loved along with the Russian Blue. She said she would be happy to talk to me about the breed and if it would be a good fit for me :D Who wants to come with me? :p

The available kitty is Zephyr, and you can find him on the Kittens page. Click on the Kittens link in the nav bar on the left, and scroll down. He's underneath Midas, who has already found a home.

http://www.7thheavencats.com/main.htm

**hugs**
Wow! So you are serious about possibly adopting another cat.:) I looked at her website and she looks very familiar to me. I think that we've seen her at the Cat Fancy show in San Jose. Zephyr sure has beautiful markings.:) I'd be glad to come with you to talk to her and possibly see Zephyr.:) I thought that you're heart was set on Russina Blue's though.;)
wolflady
11-15-2006, 10:59 AM
Yes, I've been seriously thinking about adding another cat, especially now if my fur-family is going to be split up. Marius really needs a cuddle-buddy.

I've always loved the Russian Blues and the Orientals. I figured that the right cat will find me when the right time comes. :) I did feel a pull from Zephyr though. :o

**hugs**
RedHedd
11-15-2006, 12:58 PM
Yes, I've been seriously thinking about adding another cat, especially now if my fur-family is going to be split up. Whoa - did I miss something?

We'll certainly be happy to help you add to your fur-family! I'm bringing a friend or two who have never been to a cat show before. This is going to be so much phun! :D

Zephyr has such HUGE ears :) what a cutie! I'm sure he'll grow into them.
wolflady
11-15-2006, 01:26 PM
Red, sent you a PM.

Zephyr is a cutie, but it might be too soon yet to make a decision. I did feel a "pull" from him, but maybe it's just I feel connected with these types of cats?
I figured it wouldn't hurt to speak with Marva and get more information about the orientals though. ;)
In any case, I'm sure I'll find the right cat when the time is right. :)

**hugs**
AmberLee
11-16-2006, 09:02 PM
I'm having trouble getting in touch with with the lady I'm staying with.

Several of us are getting together for pizza tomorrow night.

I'll try to give you a call tomorrow, KAK.

{{{hugs}}}
krazyaboutkatz
11-18-2006, 01:50 PM
I'm getting very excited!!!:D AmberLee, Carla, and I should hopefully be leaving for the cat show around 1pm or so. Carla had a meeting to do so this is why we're getting a late start. Don Juan's Mom will meet us there.:) I'm bringing my camera and will try to take lots of pictures. Tomorrow we're planning on heading out much earlier so we can hopefully be able to see things that we've missed today.:) I know we'll all have a great time.:D
krazyaboutkatz
11-18-2006, 11:47 PM
I had a great time today.:) I was able to see most of the cats in their cages and I also saw most of the breed profile lecture. I brought my camera but I didn't end up taking any pictures. I will be taking pictures tomorrow.:)

AmberLee, Carla, and I will be getting a much earlier start tomorrow and should be there by around 10:30am or so. It stays open until 4pm so we should have plenty of time to see and do everything that we want to.:)
RedHedd
11-19-2006, 12:54 AM
We'll be there around noon. See you then! Georgia
BCBlondie
11-19-2006, 11:10 PM
It was great meeting up with everyone again! There were so many absolutely beautiful cats! I'll post some pictures that I got from the show later... :)
krazyaboutkatz
11-19-2006, 11:23 PM
I also had a great time.:) I didn't end up buying much. I only bought one cat t-shirt. It has cats in cable cars on it. I've never seen this before and I thought it was very cute.:) I took a few pictures and I'll post them here.

Here's a very cute Silver Marbled American Short Hair.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/SanMateoInternationalCatShow-Nov.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/SanMateoInternationalCatShow-Nov-1.jpg

A very cute Russian Blue.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/SanMateoInternationalCatShow-Nov-2.jpg

The cat in sheep's clothing. The Sel Kirk Rex.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/SanMateoInternationalCatShow-Nov-4.jpg

More pictures in next post.>>>>
krazyaboutkatz
11-19-2006, 11:27 PM
An adorable Ragdoll kitten.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/SanMateoInternationalCatShow-Nov-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/SanMateoInternationalCatShow-Nov-6.jpg

Wolflady holding an Oriental Shorthair. He sure is a cuddle bug.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/SanMateoInternationalCatShow-Nov-7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/SanMateoInternationalCatShow-Nov-8.jpg

That's all from me. I hope you enjoyed them.:)
BCBlondie
11-19-2006, 11:35 PM
Great pictures! I am in loove with that Ragdoll kitten! My goodness what a beauty! :D
The oriental is very cute as well!!

Here's the pics that I got today..
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/kursa/PT/DSC04202.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/kursa/PT/DSC04204.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/kursa/PT/DSC04208.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/kursa/PT/DSC04214.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/kursa/PT/DSC04218.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/kursa/PT/DSC04220.jpg

Sooo many beautiful kitties!!! Wanted to take them all home :D
RedHedd
11-20-2006, 08:13 AM
BCBlondie! I didn't know you were there! I'm so sorry we missed you! Wasn't that Cat-Minster thing cool? We didn't take any pictures, but saw LOTS of kitties and kept running into Pet Talk people. I even got to pet a Selkirk Rex - their fur is so soft - and a sphinx. It really is like petting a warm peach. Wolflady, Amberlee, KAK - it was good to see you all again.
wolflady
11-20-2006, 11:47 AM
The show was totally fun! I LOVE those orientals! *swoons*
Thanks for posting those pictures, Tracey. Holding that kitty was like holding a warm water bottle. He was so sweet!
All of the cats at the show were beautiful though, and we met some nice folks who were willing to talk to us about their breeds.
I went a little crazy with the shopping and purchased a couple of t-shirts, a mug and a tiny white kitty. :)
It was good to see PTers at the show!

**hugs**
BCBlondie
11-20-2006, 06:27 PM
Redhedd - I think I saw you! Was it you when I was with AmberLee andd (omg I can't recall her name.. :o ).. when you were walking out of the Cat-Minster show and waved to us and told us we could go in? LOL Or maybe I'm losing it :rolleyes: haha
RedHedd
11-20-2006, 07:27 PM
Yes! That was me. I was with a male friend who had never been to a cat show. We were both getting tired, so we left shortly after that. It was a lot of fun. Next time .... and there WILL be a next time .... we MUST meet!
BCBlondie
11-21-2006, 02:46 PM
For sure!!! :D
RedHedd
11-21-2006, 03:53 PM
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/21/DDG7EMGJ5F44.DTL
Don Juan's mom
11-21-2006, 06:14 PM
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/21/DDG7EMGJ5F44.DTL

Something about that photo of the Sphinx wrapped in a towel made me think of a prizefighter waiting in his corner. :rolleyes: We saw the little nekkid guy with the vest made from an athletic sock :confused: on Saturday.

The copper-eyed white Persian was featured in the Breed Showcase talk on Saturday as a particularly fine example of his breed.

Me, I came away from the show with one toy, one tiny "lucky cat" and LOTS of free samples! ;) :D

Liz
RedHedd
11-21-2006, 07:28 PM
Something about that photo of the Sphinx wrapped in a towel made me think of a prizefighter waiting in his corner. :rolleyes:

Me, I came away from the show with one toy, one tiny "lucky cat" and LOTS of free samples! ;) :D

Liz I petted that Sphynx in the picture - the one in the towel and I got TONS of samples! They were giving away lots of Greenies! My cats are in heaven!
AmberLee
11-26-2006, 10:11 PM
Thanks for posting the photos and the links. It brings back such happy memories.

I brought back TONS of samples. On the buying front, :o I got two books, one autographed by the author, a Christmas ornament one can add a small photo to that I plan to convert into a pin for my jacket, and a lightswitch painted with gorgeous cats -- looks like they are cavorting around Stonehenge! I planned on buying an apron with a Maine Coon on it that looked just like Livvy. Oopsie, the vendor left before I got back from Cat-minster!

I loved the show and so did my friend Carla, who put me up for the weekend so that I could attend it...

It was great to see so many familiar faces. Thanks, ladies!