Thursday #27 - Getaway Vacation

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by RICHARD
MOFF,
if worse comes to worse we may just take the train to your place
tomorrow..... Tubby and Peanuts mom haven't checked in....


Whoops, sorry 'bout that, it's so darn windy here Terry and I needed to keep all 4 hands on the steering wheel just to keep this big wind block on the road! :eek: :eek:

We got a little bit of a delayed start. Had a minor problem with the windshield. :eek: :eek: look closely at the windshield
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But we're on our way! No drinks for us since we're driving, thank you very much. ;) :D

[captain]

HEY, we Aussies are still waiting - what happened??? Where did you go?

Bag packed and everything ........ and now got Gini's dreaded lurgy (and didn't even see her yet!!!)

[mahayana]

I'm not sure where the Concorde is right now either! Was there no airstrip long enough on any of the RyuKyu Islands? Or pontoons for the fjord landing?

[gini]

We didn't miss Australia did we? How could we?

Shall we continue this trip for another week and be sure we don't miss any of the sights people want to see?

I am so full, all we do is eat and drink on these excursions.......but we missed Australia and New Zealand?

OMG, where is the pilot? Where is the plane?

Richard?????

did you pay your credit card?

[slick]

Shhhhh, it's ok Gini. We're all here sleeping in the flophouse. Hang on, I'll be right out.

**grunt** **steps over sleeping bodies**

That's better. How are you feeling?? Yes we missed Auzzie and New Zealand. Where have you been, in the pool for a dip?? You need to stay warm. Here's a blanket to wrap around you.

I don't know where the plane is but someone mentioned refueling. How about I fix us a nightcap and we can sit in these lawn chairs for a bit and talk. Everyone else is asleep I think, at least that's what the snoring tells me :D :D

Then we'd better get some sleep. That 6am wakeup call will come soon.

[Corinna]

OMG Sandra I'm so full , How can any one not be ready for nitey nite. ****YAWN **** Merlin and are will help with clean up . Then it's beey bye for us.

[lynnestankard]

It's not that time already is it Sandra? *y-a-w-n* Had a lovely sleep and feel ready for anything - should I go and get the coffee and tea on? Did you sleep OK too?

He he he - look at Richard - he slept on his chocoate mint - the dogs will have fun licking that off his face!:D

Why are Gini and Slick asleep outside? Don't they look sweet - wrapped up in blankies! ;)

Aw look at Corinna curled up with Merline - sshhhh - lets leave them sleeping til we've got the OJ, coffee and tea on should we?

Lynne

[tatsxxx11]

Morning Lynn!:) Looks like you beat me to the wake up call! Hope you helped yourself to some tea! Wow, it's WINDY!!:eek: Hope the plane's tied down!!:D

[lynnestankard]

It's Ok Sandra - checked it when I put the kettle on!!

Wonder if you'll be stuck with us another day?!!! :D :D :eek: :eek: ;)

Lynne

[lbaker]

Wherever we are I do believe we will be stuck for awhile, not even the Concord could take off in these winds. Good thing we have full bellys and a stocked bar :cool: How about some mulled tea? Gini? Are you up for another hot toddy? Thank doG someone (so many of us.. I forgot exactly who to thank :o ) knows about steaming those lobsters in a pit with seaweed. MAN, THIS IS THE OOOONLY WAY TO TRAVEL :D Have to go change Jenny's IV so I'll catch up w/ you all later. She's laughing and that's good but it hurts her tummy (in a good way).

[slick]

Oh, my neck........what happened???

**Shakes Gini**

Wake up Gini.....that nightcap must have knocked us both out. We slept in these lawn chairs all night long. OOOO it's cold.

Hi Lynn and Sandra. Did you guys sleep OK?? Sorry about the mess outside. Gini and I had our own little party last night after everyone went to bed. At least we kept the noise down and didn't wake the others.

I'm just going to take a quick hot shower to warm up then I'll clean this mess up. OMG, did we get into the left-over lobster tails??? There's shells all over the place. You Pet Talk people are turning me into a party animal.:D

[tatsxxx11]

Good Morning, sleepy heads!!:D Don't fret the mess, Slick! The seagulls work as back up trash collectors...and well, the pilgirms did use lobster shells as fertilizer!:D If anyone's up for it, I've laid out a little breakfast buffet with mimosas and BM's, coffee and mulled tea, stuffed french toast and strawberries, bacon and JUST for Lynn, some shirred eggs, kippers and broiled tomatoes!:D I've got some errands to do, so while I'm away, you kids behave! And feel free to stoke up the woodstove....it's cold and windy out!:) Laurie, you are SO wicked to make Jenny laugh!! (Been there, done that...OUCH!):D

[slick]

Originally posted by lynnestankard
He he he - look at Richard - he slept on his chocoate mint - the dogs will have fun licking that off his face! :D :D
Well, it looks like half of it is still in the foil wrapper and the other half is smeared on his cheek.

Quick where's the camera. Is this a Kodak moment or what?? MMM that tea is good. So guys, up and at 'em!!! Let's have a bit of breakie then clean up the beds so Sandra doesn't have to do it again.

[gini]

Oh, ouch, I am stiff this morning. But it was fun Slick, sitting looking at the stars and talking to you last night.

Wow, look at the gulls scoop up these shells. The mess is already gone.

And just look at what Sandra has done for us........

We are eating
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[Logan]

stuffed french toast (sounds yummy) :)

I want to know more about that too, Sandra, as well as that Indian Pudding! Don't forget!!! :)

[Corinna]

Good Morning all , Breakfast > I donn't think so, but a cup of green tea sounds really good. *** Yawn**** Is that Richard I hear giggling oh hes getting adoggig bath . Confusus say" never sleep with dogs and chocolate in same room" Do I need to call home and tell them I gone for a while longer since OMG IT IS THURSDAY!!!!!

[tatsxxx11]

I won't forget, Logan!

And OMG!!!!! I forgot to ask what Merlin likes to eat??:eek: Anything his heart desires...Star and Cody would love to serve him breakfast in bed!:)

[Corinna]

oH HE'D LOVE THAT ANY KIND OF PEOPLE FOOD MAKES HIM HAPPY. bUT HE BETTER STAY ON HIS DIET i LET A SACK OF nUTRAPET IN THE PLANE ,IT'S A BLUR BAG WITH A SPRINGER ON IT (OF COURSE)

[slick]

Good Morning Corinna!!!!! Here's your green tea and there's plenty more where that came from.

Hello Merlin you sweet pup. Would you like to go for a walkie???? Eh???? Walkie???? Is that OK Corinna? Sandra, can I take Star and Cody as well??

[Corinna]

Go ahead if you can get him to go with you ,as I've said he takes his job as my alert dog very seriously.But if you show him this treat (pulls Homemade liver treat from pocket) Yes I carry them every where you never know where you are going to run into a dog. Go ahead mer go with the girls. He does love the girls anashamed male!!!
Thanks for the tea I almost feel human again.

[tatsxxx11]

Woo hoo! Star and Cody would love to take a walk with you and Merlin!:) C'mon girls, grab your gear! We've got lots of great hiking trails!

Corinna, my husband's Japanese...Have I got a green tea for you!!! (Served authentically, with great humility, in kimono...me, not him!:D)

[Corinna]

What a gorgous fabric on tha t kamono . I love silk I spin lots of it for shawls. I give them to friends who are getting married. The spinning is great but knitting gets a little tedious. Oh wow this tea is awsome.

[Corinna]

Hey did we get to be such a large group that we had to fly off in two groups? I guess I had better shower and get ready to get back on the plane. I s there any way we can buy the concorde as a pet talk group(since they are retired now) imagine the transports we could do. (fades of in to a dream state ) Let's see 2 saints for kansas, 2 kitties for Iowa, and 4 goldens headed for Logans ..Wake up oh yea sorry tats getting my shower .

[RICHARD]

okay who's left???

Thank you Sandra for your hospitality and opening your home to such a bunch of loonies like us!

Some of the group wanted to go home-homesickness, ya know?


The concorde will be back to pick us up and drop us off over NY...where we will be heading out to see MOFF in Kansas... and then back to the Golden State...

I have to be back on Monday for the Inauguration!!!

[tatsxxx11]

Looks like things are winding down:) Lynne, Slick, Laurie, Corinna, sweet Merlin, I'll bet you're all anxious to get home! (I think we lost Richard to the undertow...Oh no, there you are!:D) I see some have already departed and no surprise, are placing their orders at the bar! No need to worry about catching the plane Corinna...the 60 mph gusts will whisk you back home in the blink of an eye!:eek: Don't forget to double check the bunk house...don't want you to get home only to realize you've forgotten your toothbrush! Thanks for stopping by everyone! And come back anytime!:) Love ya! Sandra, Star, Cody, Mr. B., Oliver and Moon! (Waves goodbye wistfully with tears in eyes....)

[Logan]

(Waves goodbye wistfully with tears in eyes....)

Somehow, I know this to be true! ;)

We had a great time on this trip!!!! I guess I had better get back to my motherly/wifely duties! I have 20 coming for Thanksgiving!!! I have two weeks to get prepared!!! :eek:

[RICHARD]

thank you, once more....


THE UNDERTOAD!!!!

the World according to Garp......great book!!!

Hokay everyone on the plane!!!!!!

I want to be a part of it New York, New York!!!!


Thanks Sandra!!

[Corinna]

Thanks Sandra Had a great time.
I think I 'll stay with the rest of you loonies i'm having too much fun. I have been married 25 years he can do without me acouple more nights.

[slick]

WAIT FOR ME......HEY........WAIT UP.........

**panting running after the plane**

**plops in seat**

Sorry, just had to have one last goodbye to the pups. Thanks Sandra for everthing. It's been a slice.

OK everyone, seatbelts done up?? Up, Up and Away!!!!!

**waves**

[RICHARD]

now we just have to wait and see If Tubby and Peanut's mom is in the parking lot at the airport....


How does this parachute strap work???:rolleyes:

[Logan]

It's been a slice.

Now, that's a new one, Slick!!!! :)

[RICHARD]

GOSH......I guess I'll just have the concorde drop everyone off.....

It is time to go home.......:(

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by RICHARD
GOSH......I guess I'll just have the concorde drop everyone off.....

It is time to go home.......:( sigh .... I assume that means you are standing me up, huh?
That's ok! I know you are all tired and I couldn't top the party at Sandra's anyway!

[slick]

Sorry MOFF but I'm at the mercy of the pilot. I think we should plan a special "Winter Blues" getaway to your house next time. Would that be OK??

[Logan]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
sigh .... I assume that means you are standing me up, huh?
That's ok! I know you are all tired and I couldn't top the party at Sandra's anyway!

Connie, you, of all people, should have come along to Cape Cod!!! Those kitties would be just fine!!! :)