Mystery Meeting

[Barbara]

Rumor has it that from different parts of the world people are drawn in a magnetic way to one place.......
Some come down from the far south, others from the far north west.....
And the place itself is also not so far from being really really north........
If I only knew exactly what's happening. Can please some detectives come and help me find out?;)

[Edwina's Secretary]

No one from the east?

[Anon]

**grin**

[Anon]

**grin**

[Bengalz]

We had the very great pleasure yesterday of meeting Barbara and Siegmar (Tigris and Filou's purrents:D) from Munich. After a lovely afternoon and dinner together and lots of play time with the Princess Eve :love: Barbara and Siegmar are onto their next destination .......

But wait, there's more ......

[slick]

Ah Barbara, is that you sitting at the computer with a beer in your hand??:D:eek::cool:

[Bengalz]

Ah Barbara, is that you sitting at the computer with a beer in your hand??:D:eek::cool:

Ah yes:) that would be Barbara happily checking out PetTalk and enjoying a cool one:D What a delightful lady - you really need to meet her;)

[Bengalz]

Thank you for coming to visit me and for all the wonderful pressies and treats and cuddles. I miss you and Uncle Siegmar and hope you come back soon so I can play with you some more.

I am so tired today (being the purrfect hostess is exhausting:)) and must get my beauty sleep today (and dream of Tigris, of course;))

:love: Eve :love:

[Edwina's Secretary]

Where does the mystery go from here?

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh oh oh! I am so JEALOLUS! Barbara got to pat the beautiful Princess Eve!! I want to do that. :D

[Bengalz]

No one from the east?

Not yet;)

[Bengalz]

Where does the mystery go from here?


First, to distant shores and subsequently to a little bay just west of here with yet another guest (or two);)

[Bengalz]

Oh oh oh! I am so JEALOLUS! Barbara got to pat the beautiful Princess Eve!! I want to do that. :D


You are most welcome anytime!!! Eve was brilliant and really loved meeting Barbara and Siegmar. We all had an absolutely delightful visit. :D

[Ginger's Mom]

Ah this looks like a fun thread. I can't wait to see where our travellers will appear next as our adventure continues.

[Edwina's Secretary]

If heading west will there be east? South?

[Bengalz]

If heading west will there be east? South?

Hmmm .... slightly east and northbound south are definitely in the picture:D you're getting warmer;)

[Edwina's Secretary]

<<tap...tap...tap>>

I'm waiting!

[cassiesmom]

Is there a mid-west stop on this tour?

[Bengalz]

Is there a mid-west stop on this tour?

Not to my knowledge .... maybe next time:)

[Bengalz]

<<tap...tap...tap>>

I'm waiting!


My apologies for keeping you waiting Sara but .... the best is yet to come:D

[Anon]

Ahhh patience my sweets
For 24 hours may reveal the secret

Take two from the East and two from the West
Sprinkle in a bit of South and baste with laughter and good food
That's just one recipe for a wonderful PT meeting. :D

[Killearn Kitties]

Oooooooo, I can't wait to hear! It sounds a great party!

[shais_mom]

taps fingers in anticipation! :D
:love:

[Edwina's Secretary]

Ahhh patience my sweets
For 24 hours may reveal the secret

Take two from the East and two from the West
Sprinkle in a bit of South and baste with laughter and good food
That's just one recipe for a wonderful PT meeting. :D

Any eye of newt or juice of grape involved in this recipe??? :D:D

[Barbara]

Juice of ..something .. for sure.
The East finally meets the West and pictures will be coming soon:D

[Bengalz]

Pretty sure some form of liquid "grapes" will be present and definitely accounted for :D ... newts, however, :confused::p:confused:

[Edwina's Secretary]

I need to be there..where ever there is!

[Bengalz]

I need to be there..where ever there is!


Quite right Sara! So sorry you missed it - perhaps soon ??

[Bengalz]

We've just returned from an extraordinary evening filled with great friends, good food, good wine, great stories (especially about the fabulous felines that we serve and protect:D) and many, many smiles.

This event took place at the Boathouse Restaurant in Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, British Columbia. To confirm that PetTalk indeed has us all well trained - here are some PTers in action ....

...... recognize anyone???

more to come

[Bengalz]

This evening fused some wonderful friendships .... with really terrific people from East, West and South!!

Barbara and Siegmar have been vacationing in British Columbia since early July. They spent some time with Gunter and I last week before going off to Quadra Island and Tofino. It was the first time we'd met and it was delightful to meet them. They leave for Germany tomorrow - until next time:)

Gini has been visiting with Slick since last week. This was the first time we have met Vicki (Slick) and Gini - what fun:D Probably only the beginning .... I'm guessing;)


Happy and safe travels everyone,
:love:Betty:love:

[slick]

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/RaiseaToast.jpg

[Killearn Kitties]

Cheers to you too! :D

What a wonderful party! I know that you all had a great time.

[Randi]

Looks like a classic PT-gettogether! :D Cheers!

You all look great, and the nature is stunning! Slick, I absolutely LOVE that last picture of you! :)

[shais_mom]

oh my what fun!
with just a wee bit of Jealousy of course! ;)
everyone looks beautiful!
Slick - it is WONDERFUL to see you with a smile on your face in pics and not hiding! :D
I :love:it!
Mom - brings a tear to my eye.
Barbara and Siegmar and BengalzX2 ;) greetings from Ohio.
B/S - safe journey home.
much :love: to you all!

[lizbud]

This sure looks like a great time was had by all. Fantastic scenery &
beautiful people all in one trip.:)

[Logan]

Lots of wine and good friends together. What could be better?? Well, it could be better if I could have been in the midst of your meeting. What a great thread, great pictures, etc. :D

[Pam]

Looks like a classic PT-gettogether! :D Cheers!

You all look great, and the nature is stunning! Slick, I absolutely LOVE that last picture of you! :)

Randi is right! Pet Talk meetings require cameras and good wine and you have dished up both. Thank you for allowing us to share in the meeting. It looks like it was a lot of fun and oh the scenery out the window! ;)

[Barbara]

This is just to tell that we are back- tired but with the best memories ever. (And we got upgraded in business class- isn't that great?) I'll have to upload pics one of these days- that is when Filou and Tigris let me do it ;)
They are well- that's the best news.

Yeah- that dinner was so much fun. Yesterday we had breakfast with Gini and Slick and had to shed some tears when we had to leave.

Canada is such a beau-ti-ful country. We feel now that Munich (27 deg Celsius) is too hot.

:love::love::love:

[Killearn Kitties]

Glad to see you are safely home Barbara - and upgraded to Business Class! How nice.

After you have slept for a week, we expect more photos. :D

[Randi]

Good to see you back in one piece, and glad that Tigris and Filou are fine. :) Now, when you've finished cuddling, I too look forward to see some more pics. ;)

[slick]

Barbara, so good to hear from you and I'm glad that you both made it home safely. Upgrade to business class?? You deserve it. Please give that Tigris and Filou a kiss and hug from Auntie Slick.

Gini leaves here to fly home on Friday August 1st. Sorry, but you will all just have to wait until then for me to upload and post pics. :p I promise you, it is worth the wait.

:love:

[gini]

You have no idea how much fun it is to have a Pet Talk meeting - making new friends and talking lots and lots about our kitties.

With or without wine it was a wonderful evening. (wine? - and who am I kidding?):D

So glad to hear Barbara and Seigmar returned home on time and safely.
Isn't it sad that we need a vacation to rest after our vacations? But long flights home are very tiring.

Slick has some incredible pictures - and I have some as well - I have to wait until I get home to download mine.

We are just going to have to create a Camp Pet Talk, so more of us can get together at one time.

[Bengalz]

Barbara and Siegmar,

So good to know you are home and safe and travelled back comfortably:D Tigris and Filou are ecstatic, no doubt, and will be velcro kitties for a few days:D Please deliver all the hugs and kisses you can (I know it's a heavy load;))

I can't wait to see your pictures.
:love:Betty:love:

[Bengalz]

Gini,

Meeting you and Slick for the first time was fantastic and I look forward to getting to know both of you so much better :D

I hope your trip home tomorrow is pleasant and that your home is in tact (no earthquake injuries:eek:). Please give Rascal and the girls some major loving for me and if the girls resist:rolleyes:, just give Rascal all the hugs:D;):D

:love:Betty:love:

PS Tell Slick to call me if she gets too lonely:D

[Bengalz]

Ahem! Ok week's almost over and we're still waiting for pictures:p

[slick]

LOL :D
I'm working on it. About half of them are loaded to Photobucket now so hopefully will get a chance to have all of them posted here by the end of the week. Sorry but W-U-R-K sure gets in the way of my social life. :rolleyes::p

[binka_nugget]

Aw darn, I missed out on the fun! Horseshoe Bay is just a 15 minute drive from my house. Oh well! Glad you guys had a blast! :)

[slick]

Upward and onward with my pictures:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Maxcheckingoutgoods3.jpg
When Barbara and Siegmar first arrived at my place, Max had to check out the goods thoroughly.

Barbara brought some of that addicting Vitamin paste for Max which he just loves. He gets a little bit once a week at a treat. Sorry don't have any pictures of that. Barbara also brought me a gift too....some salad tossers in the shape of bear claws. They are awesome.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Gini_Barbara_max.jpg
Barbara and Gini with Max

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/BarbaraandMax2.jpg
Barbara and Max

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Barbaraandmax4.jpg
A great one of Barbara and Max, although Max doesn't look too pleased. He really doesn't like getting picked up that much.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Seigmar_Gini_slicksdeck2.jpg
Although this one is dark, I like it. Siegmar and Gini looking at the view from my deck.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Betty_Gunter.jpg
A beautiful picture of Betty (Bengalz) and Gunter. Unbeknownst to me before this meeting, she only lives about 20 minutes from me. :cool:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Winepouring.jpg
Hmmm, I wonder who's glass is being refilled???

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Tableshot2.jpg
Taking a picture of me....taking a picture of you :D

----more coming

[slick]

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Groupattable.jpg
Group shot

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Dessert2.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Dessert1.jpg
Getting hungry yet???

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Groupoutsiderestaurant.jpg
Outside the restaurant

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Breakfast.jpg
The next morning Gini and I met Barbara and Siegmar for breakfast. It was the last day of their tour and the day they flew home. They shared many pictures of Tigris and Filou with us. It felt felt like I was right there.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Barb_Seigmarwavegoodbye.jpg
After breakfast they packed their rental car and drove off to the airport. I can tell you that it broke my heart to see them go. :( We only shared one evening and one morning with them and it wasn't nearly enough. Thank you both for the wonderful hugs and for sharing part of your journey with me.

Don't go away....more pictures coming.....

[Russian Blue]

Awww....what a great thread. Absolutely love the pics!

How come everything always happens on the west coast? Come east, I say! :D

[slick]

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/MaxsleepingonGinissuitcase2.jpg
Gini stayed with me for a few more days after Barbara and Siegmar left and apparently dear little Max didn't want Gini to be doing any packing to leave any time soon. :D

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Whaleboat.jpg
Gini and I went whale watching and saw a lot of transient whales. It was my first time whale watching and it blew me away. I wasn't expecting it to be quite so emotional.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Whales_spout.jpg
I like this one because it captured another whale spouting....at least I think that's what it's called.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Whales2_closeup.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/slickvic50/Gini_Barb_July%202008/Whalecloseup.jpg
This guy came up really close to the boat. It's so hard to capture good pictures. I clicked and clicked but only came up with a few good ones.

Gini left to go home on August 1st. It was truly a wonderful visit and to get to know such warm people. I'll never forget this vacation. :love:

[Bengalz]

Aw Dear Slick - some major LES going on here :love: I love your pictures especially the ones of Barbara and Max:cool: and the group shot is fabulous :D

It was a most memorable visit and the opportunity to meet really wonderful people. Thank you again Barbara and Siegmar and Gini and Slick :love:

Cass,

We'll definitely have to think about a meeting in the east - can't wait to get my hands on your gorgeous kitties (especially Steve ;)); I have tentatively planned a trip to Toronto in April 2009 - definitely a possibility :cool: May have to talk Slick into coming with me ;):p:)

[zippy-kat]

Great pictures, Slick! And I have to say, you look absolutely fabulous -- not only are you physically gorgeous, you just seem to radiate absolute HAPPINESS -- you are GLOWING! I'm so glad to see these pics of you! It warms my heart.

And that Max -- oohhhh what a mushy faced fluffball! What I wouldn't give to plant a kiss on that head.

I really enjoyed everyone's pictures. Wish I could've been there. Maybe one of these days!

[Catty1]

How tolerant Max was - such a good boy! Allowing himself to be picked up and adored so much!

(I bet he misses it just a teensy bit!;) )

What a great visit! Wow - I envy you guys!

My mom has taken a notion to visit the Butchart Gardens (sp?) at some point...have NO idea what the best time of year is - but maybe a few of us could meet up?

If not for having to find my mom a new home page in 2004, I never would have found Pet Talk! And she does peer over my shoulder now and again, and I show her things here. So she could be an Honorary PTr?

Great pics and stories - wonderful!:D

[shais_mom]

Great pictures, Slick! And I have to say, you look absolutely fabulous -- not only are you physically gorgeous, you just seem to radiate absolute HAPPINESS -- you are GLOWING! I'm so glad to see these pics of you! It warms my heart.

And that Max -- oohhhh what a mushy faced fluffball! What I wouldn't give to plant a kiss on that head.

I really enjoyed everyone's pictures. Wish I could've been there. Maybe one of these days!

Tonya pretty much summed up my feelings.
Maybe one of these days.
and I agree Slick you look radiate! I'm so glad to see you SMILING in these PICS and not hiding! :D
much :love: to all!

[Barbara]

Aaawwww- I wanted to post my pics yesterday but had to de-install and re-install Siegmar's CD burner which broke down and he cannot live without it.
These pics are fantastic- they reflect so much what a wonderful time we had. I have a very good portrait of Slick so stay tuned.
Thanks a million time to our Vancouver hosts Betty, Gunter and Eve, Slick and Max.
And Gini- that was some whale watching! I saw humpbacks so far and grey whales but of course I want to see some Orcas and you saw them that close. Awesome!
I feel I have to come back :)

[Bengalz]

Barbara,

Unfortunate about your CD Burner and I hope things are again working well for Siegmar - hugs to both of you.

I am so looking forward to seeing your photos as I'm sure there are some very interesting ones in the collection :)

Hugs and kisses to you, Siegmar, Filou and Tigris. Purrs and headbumpies from Eve, of course :love:

[Randi]

What wonderful pictures!

Max of course had to check what was in the bag - like all kitties do. LOL! I’m sure it was worthwhile. :) I’m very impressed that Barbara was allowed to hold Max - and what a great picture it is!

It’s so nice to finally see who Bengalz is... and her husband, and it’s nice you’re so close to each other. :)

The restaurant looks fabulous - what a gorgeous view - and a yummy dessert! :p

I love seeing you look so fresh, Slick, like Tonya says: You radiate happiness and good health! :D

The whale watching must have been awesome, I would have loved to see them that close - I almost could have, as recently, a whale was spotted straying around in the waters around Denmark.

So glad you all had a great time!

[Russian Blue]

I had to hop on the internet again this morning to take a look again. You guys all look so great and I bet you all had a wonderful time! Great food, great company, great scenery. You guys had it all! :D



Cass,

We'll definitely have to think about a meeting in the east - can't wait to get my hands on your gorgeous kitties (especially Steve ;)); I have tentatively planned a trip to Toronto in April 2009 - definitely a possibility :cool: May have to talk Slick into coming with me ;):p:)

Hey, that would be great! And if not, I need to visit the west coast at some point. ;)

[Bengalz]

Hey, that would be great! And if not, I need to visit the west coast at some point. ;)


Sounds wonderful - maybe we need to do both :cool:

[gini]

At our breakfast with Barbara and Siegmar, they shared their pictures of Tigres and Filou.

You absolutely would be amazed at the wonderful pictures that Siegmar has taken. You actually gasp at the way he has captured the natural light and how the kitties just glisten. Each picture is just a work of art.

I wish that it would be possible for everyone to see them.

I can imagine the pictures that they got from their vacation - maybe if we whine or beg we could get them to share a few.:D

Sometimes when you are in the middle of a wonderful event, you don't fully appreciate it at the moment. Now, Barbara and Siegmar are back in Germany, we have left Slick in Canada and I am back home in California.
And a breakfast has become a very dear memory spent with some pretty wonderful people.

I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend time with Slick and Max - oh that Max is just a little walking doll. And to be able to share in our great dinner together - these are memories that I will always treasure.

[Barbara]

I promise next weekend. And yes Siegmar's best pics will be on good old analog film:(
I must say there was never a person I met via Pet Talk whom when I met him/her didn't seem like an old and very good friend:) Same this time. We all have so much to share that time just flies when we're together.

[Bengalz]

I promise next weekend. And yes Siegmar's best pics will be on good old analog film:(
I must say there was never a person I met via Pet Talk whom when I met him/her didn't seem like an old and very good friend:) Same this time. We all have so much to share that time just flies when we're together.

That's OK Siegmar - we know the best is yet to come;) This just means we have something special to look forward to next weekend - a real treat:D

Barbara and Gini,

You are both so right - meeting a PetTalker is an experience like non other:) You do feel like you've known this person a long time and the first time you set eyes on them in real life - all you want to do is give them an enormous hug just like you do when meeting a good friend you haven't seen in ages. It's a wonderful thing :D

[Killearn Kitties]

These photos are wonderful! Everybody looks so happy. It must have been wonderful to be part of this event, but it's lovely to be able to share in it too.

Thank you so much for sharing with us. :D Maybe one day ...

[gini]

I promise next weekend. And yes Siegmar's best pics will be on good old analog film:(
I must say there was never a person I met via Pet Talk whom when I met him/her didn't seem like an old and very good friend:) Same this time. We all have so much to share that time just flies when we're together.

Not to get mushy - but when you meet a new Pet Talker - so many of the ways you size up new people are just put aside. You immediately start talking about your pets - and you hear and see the love and devotion, care and appreciation for their animals - that you just know -

THIS IS A GOOD PERSON!!

The rest comes easy - as there is no ice to break.:love:

[Barbara]

This is next weekend and here are the pics ;)
Let's start with our visit with Bengalz. Eve was a perfect host and made sure the bed was made really well. You can see that Eve is a pretty pretty petite- just like her mom ;)

[Barbara]

Now lets go on a week when we came back after having been to Vancouver Island and went to visit Slick and Max and Gini :)
I love this picture of Slick:)

[Barbara]

And now some special interest pictures.
The first one is for Killearn Kitties' husband who would have shared with Bengalz' husbands a lot of car and racing talk ;)
The second one is for Phred: On the Queen Charlotte Islands it rains so much that you do not really need a fire car;)
The third one shows Siegmar on the boat in the Queen Charlottes and -imho-looking cool.

[Randi]

Wonderful pictures! Eve really is cute, and quite small it seems. Did she come to sleep with you also?

Before this, I had no idea what you looked like Bengalz, how nice to "meet" you! I see you have a Mac - good choice! :D

How nice that both you and Siegmar got to hold Max! :) Your flat looks great, Slick!

I can't get over that restaurant view in the previous pictures - and the whale watching! Wow!

Love the picture of the fire truck! LOL!

[Bengalz]

Barbara your photos are just wonderful and thank you for the compliments :o personally I think Eve is the "pretty one" :D

Your photos of Gini and Slick are fantastic and reflect their warm personalities so well :) I just love Siegmar :cool: on the boat - excellent shot !!! But we missed seeing you in this segment ;)

Randi, we've always had Mac computers - my husband, being a photographer, needs to work on a Mac Platform - it is the best:) I am fortunate to get his "hand-me-downs" - not a bad deal at all :D

Thank you all for the wonderful memories. I am so looking forward to more of the same in future :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

And now some special interest pictures.

The second one is for Phred:
On the Queen Charlotte Islands it rains so much that you do not really need a fire car ;)

:eek:

http://petoftheday.com/talk/attachment.php?attachmentid=40084&d=1218968236

OMG!

That poor rig needs a wax and a trim!
It's a shame when you get old and they put you out to Pasture. :(

I could put my bed back there in the Hose Bed to to keep it company.

;)

[Killearn Kitties]

More great pictures!

Alec will be so impressed that you took a photo especially for him. Those cups look positively tasteful – a step up from some of the horrors he seems to have collected. Although he does have nice trophy from a Jaguar track day he once got as a present – the day, not the trophy. :p

Bonus photos too of adorable Eve and Max. :D Good job on the bed, Eve!

[Bengalz]

More great pictures!

Alec will be so impressed that you took a photo especially for him. Those cups look positively tasteful – a step up from some of the horrors he seems to have collected. Although he does have nice trophy from a Jaguar track day he once got as a present – the day, not the trophy. :p


Karen,

I am certain that Alec and Gunter would have many stories to share about their racing adventures :D I believe it's called "bench racing" and I have experienced a lot of that over the years ;) as I'm sure you have too. I really hope we can all meet some day and hear all those stories :D It would be so fun!

[RICHARD]

The 'magic hat' would have loved to have hitched a ride back north! I am going to see if I can send it to the next mystery meeting.


Slick, let me know the next time........Your hat is still in vogue.

[slick]

Richard - the next time you'd better haul your butt up here and deliver that hat in person!!! I'm sure there are many newcomers scratching their heads wondering about this magic hat. I looked on past threads but the links are all to Imagestation. I'll have to see if I can find a picture of it.:D

By the way, Bengalz (Betty) and I are trying to hook up for a mini meeting sometime in the next month.:) Can hardly wait!

[Edwina's Secretary]

The Hat

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg23/EdwinaandEddie/thehat.jpg?t=1219599477

[Barbara]

Oh yeah- missed that hat. Should it have been in Vancouver?

[gini]

It was born in Vancouver/New Westminster. Then it migrated to Southern California and caused great embarrassment at the airport.

It LOVED Southern California and went to live with Richard.
(because he looks so handsome wearing it).

[RICHARD]

It LOVED Southern California and went to live with Richard.
(because he looks so handsome wearing it).

THanks!;)

[Bengalz]

It was born in Vancouver/New Westminster. Then it migrated to Southern California and caused great embarrassment at the airport.

It LOVED Southern California and went to live with Richard.
(because he looks so handsome wearing it).


Well Richard, it seems most appropriate that you should be the one to bring it on home ;) I suspect Slick would agree with me :D So.... what's the ETA on your arrival ??? We could arrange for 'Mystery Meeting #2' - just say the word :D

P.S. If you need help .... perhaps Sara and Gini can accommodate??;)

[Edwina's Secretary]

The Proof
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg23/EdwinaandEddie/Randthehat.jpg

[Sonia59]

What a great thread! I just see it now, never too late :D

One nice thing with PT members is that even if they don't know much each other they are able within 5 minutes to roll on the floor when a pet is present :D