Second Annual California BBQ-July

[NoahsMommy]

That's too cute, Gini! Last night when Annie and Rascal were cuddling was just precious!!

I cannot begin to tell you what an amazing weekend this was! Unforgettable!! I've met new people and spent time with the ones I already knew and it was glorious! Yesturday was the most fun I've had in quite a while...Slick, Tonya! I love you girls!! :)

I'll post my pictures as soon as I can get them put on a picture CD. (Friday or Saturday)

Trac, I love the visor, Pez dispenser and plaque so much! My furkids LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their toys from Auntie Tonya, Auntie Slick and Auntie Tracey. They made out like bandits. :)

Gin, thanks so much for making this weekend and these meetings possible. It was so much fun!!

Love, Kelly

[NoahsMommy]

This is actually a GIFT SWAP picture!! Tonya was my Gift Swapper! Isn't that so fun??

http://img58.photobucket.com/albums/v176/krazyaboutkatz/2467a35b.jpg

:)

[RICHARD]

Reuters
July 26 2004-Los Angeles, CA

Tequila shortage hits Los Angeles

Liquor distibutors in the Los Angeles areas have reported a
shortage of tequila in the outlying areas. Although the exact causes of such shortage are still unknown, bottles began to fly off the shelf on Wednesday of last week.

Authorities also have seen a rise in the sales of green slushie mix.

Alcohol Beverage Control agent, Al Havanother told Reuters that there was no significant rise in drunk driving arrests, violence or crime in the area, but he did note, "There was a hell of alot of carrying on in the area between Sunset and Wilshire Boulevard.
It happened the same time last year in the same area......I really don't know what is going on."

City officials are still investigating and tequila processing plants have stepped up production to make up for the shortage.

[gini]

HELP!!:eek: :o :eek:

There was a knock on my door this morning after I got back from the airport and it was the POLICE.

I am allowed just one internet post, so I plead with any of you out there to please come get me out of jail.

OMG, they are asking for a sample of WHAT???:mad: :mad:

HELP!!!

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces



Richard you sound just like Arnold S.



I'm not a girly man, that's why!!;)



It was a hoot to talk to you too!

The BBQ and the whole weekend was something that I will remember for a long time.

Thanks to Gini for opening up her home.
Laurie, Slick and Tonya for making the trip.
Rascal, Annie and Emma for being entertainment.
To all the people who took and made the calls.
To Wolflady, KAK, NM and ES.. You guys rock!!
The hubbies who put up with you :D
To everyone that checked in on us while we were carrying on..
You were ALL there in spirit.....

Thanks to Karen and Paul for making PT possible-and giving us a chance to meet each other.

To Gini's neighbor's---They did not call the police.

I tried to count all the times we laughed, but Gini said it best....

She put her thumb and forefinger on her chin and said, "I have been laughing so much my jaw hurts...."

Thank you Mario!!!

And last but not least.....................................


Gini's blender.

There has never been a vessel that has dispensed so much laughter, mirth, giggles and green and red slushies!!


I'll remember who I missed when the alcohol wears off!!!
;)

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by gini
HELP!!:eek: :o :eek:

There was a knock on my door this morning after I got back from the airport and it was the POLICE.

I am allowed just one internet post, so I plead with any of you out there to please come get me out of jail.

OMG, they are asking for a sample of WHAT???:mad: :mad:

HELP!!!

I'll be there, give me a minute.....:eek:

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Somebody go bail Gini out! We need more pics and she can't hardly post them from a jail cell! :eek:

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by gini
HELP!!:eek: :o :eek:

There was a knock on my door this morning after I got back from the airport and it was the POLICE.

I am allowed just one internet post, so I plead with any of you out there to please come get me out of jail.

OMG, they are asking for a sample of WHAT???:mad: :mad:

HELP!!!

You're joking.......right?

:confused:

[Amber]

Originally posted by gini
HELP!!:eek: :o :eek:

There was a knock on my door this morning after I got back from the airport and it was the POLICE.

I am allowed just one internet post, so I plead with any of you out there to please come get me out of jail.

OMG, they are asking for a sample of WHAT???:mad: :mad:

HELP!!!

:confused: :confused:

[aly]

I'm pretty sure she's joking guys :) I've never been arrested, but I doubt they allow you one internet post, hehehehehe :D

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by aly
I'm pretty sure she's joking guys :) I've never been arrested, but I doubt they allow you one internet post, hehehehehe :D

That's what I was thinking, but the way she posted it made it sound so real. :confused: Gini.......are you joking? :p I don't think police would allow you to make a post on PT if they wanted to arrest you.......and I don't think PT'ers would do something so horrible that the police would have to interfere. :confused:

[wolflady]

Originally posted by gini
HELP!!:eek: :o :eek:

There was a knock on my door this morning after I got back from the airport and it was the POLICE.

I am allowed just one internet post, so I plead with any of you out there to please come get me out of jail.

OMG, they are asking for a sample of WHAT???:mad: :mad:

HELP!!!

Hang tight, Gini...we'll send Mario in with the key after the policeman guarding your cell has fallen asleep from the drug Mario slips into his coffee...
Richard will be in the van around back for the great escape... :eek:

LOL
:D

[Miss Meow]

Originally posted by gini
I have a little wooden wagon in my dining room that is filled with the kids toys.

Tonya put some furry mice in there - I saw her do it - none were spilled on the floor.

Well, this morning there are little furry mice all over my dining room floor and the candlesticks on the dining room table were dumped over.

Guess while we were sleeping the kids had their own PARTEE!!

Zippy, is that THE mice that didn't make their way to Australia?! :eek: :D

[gini]

Thanks guys, for getting me out!

Phew! That was a close call!

:D :D :D

[slick]

Hey everyone: I've been back home for about an hour and can't seem to muster up the energy to unpack. Unpacking is so final and is really a sign that my trip is over.

I've always taken pride in the fact that I don't cry in public, but today is an exception. I cried when the plane took off, I cried when the plane landed (thank God there was no one sitting beside me), and I'm crying as I write this. After 4 full days of intense fun and frolic, I feel like I have a big void to fill. My heart aches because I've left some good friends behind.

To Tracey, Laurie, Tonya, Kelly, Karen and Sara: I enjoyed meeting you all and as Gini has so kindly mentioned, Kelly made me wet my pants! :D Tracey, you are a gem and I'll treasure that Pet Talk hat and make sure the kitties know the gifts are from you. Laurie, I never thought I would meet someone with the same sick sense of humour. Hugs to you. Tonya, well, what can I say. If I could live life all over again, I would want you as a little sister. Kelly and Karen, it was so nice to share a laugh with you and I sure hope we can keep in touch outside of Pet Talk. Kelly, thanks again for the kitty presents and for you time to show us around Dizzyland. Sara: I had absolutely no idea you were the mystery guest until you showed up. Hugs to you and tell the E's that I know how lucky they are.

Richard: It was really really scary how our minds thought alike. Thanks goodness there are only two of us in the world. :D You make a great slushie and don't forget to open up the bar again tomorrow. I'm already parched!!!! Big bear hug to you.

Last but not least, Gini: You have a heart of gold and I will be forever grateful for the kindness that you showed me. Thank you for taking on this rowdy crowd and please tell Rusty and Ginger that I enjoyed scratching their butts. :D

To all of the people I spoke to over the phone: it was good to speak to you and put a voice to the name. Phred, I apologize if I sounded nervous, I was. It was like I was talking to Gawd himself.

I hope I did not leave out any Pet Talkers; if I did I'm sorry. I guess I'd better go bring my life into some sort of normality now.

Love to all of you.
Slick
xoxo

[Cinder & Smoke]

OK; Slick got back home...

Now where's *Zippy*?? :confused:

Wonder if Miz Gini decided to Keep Her?

:D
.

[wolflady]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
OK; Slick got back home...

Now where's *Zippy*?? :confused:

Wonder if Miz Gini decided to Keep Her?

:D
.

That's a good possibility....all of us at the BBQ signed the adoption contract on Saturday...!!! :D

[catland]

Slick - will this help?

http://www.depend.com/offers/coupon.asp

[wolflady]

Originally posted by catland
Slick - will this help?

http://www.depend.com/offers/coupon.asp

Uh oh....we know how slick is with coupons....:eek: :eek: :eek:

LOL LOL
BTW, did Richard get his coupon?? :p

[slick]

Originally posted by wolflady
Uh oh....we know how slick is with coupons....:eek: :eek: :eek:

LOL LOL
BTW, did Richard get his coupon?? :p
:D :D Yup, Richard got all his coupons although I'm sure if he's going to cash them in.

Thanks Catland, I needed that. :D

[slick]

Originally posted by gini

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!
Gini: your heart has no bottom. It continues to give and give and give and give and never gets empty. :) :)

[slick]

Originally posted by wolflady
Slick, I just have to say you make the BEST crab dip and Bailey's Irish Cream EVER!!! I have to have those recipes!
BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM

In a big bowl, whiz up all the following ingredients until it gets nice and foamy. Then taste, then bottle. Does not have to age. Can be consumed right away.

1 mickey Rye (OK, your Americans call it a "fifth")
1 large whipping cream
1 small 1/2 & 1/2 or creamo
2 eggs
4 tblsp. chocolate syrup
1 1/2 tsp. coconut extract
2 tblsp. instant coffee
1 can sweetened condensed milk

This recipe may be doubled or tripled depending on the size of the bowl and the amount of consumption.......And of course, the amount of Rye may vary depending on taste......I always put a little extra in........

Makes three 26-oz bottles. Because it's made with dairy products, it only lasts about 3 weeks in the fridge. Unfortunately, it will have to be used up in that time........
______________________________________________

HOT CRAB DIP:
Take one very menopausal woman and dip her into a cool pool of water :eek: :D

Seriously:
Mix all together

1 cup of crab meat
1 cup of mayo
1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
1 cup of finely chopped onion

Heat up in a pan and put into a hollowed out loaf of sourdough bread.
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[wolflady]

slick, you are AWSOME!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! :D

*bows at your feet*...I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy! LOL :p

[gini]

Slick, what good news to read that you got home safely. I wish Zip would check in - but I betcha K'Cee and that Piper aren't leaving her alone for a minute.

I think I will echo Karen's chant "I am not worthy" "I am not worthy"..................you are one very dear lady and it was an absolute joy for me to meet you and now be able to call you friend.

And what was that you left on my bed? For shame.......you were my guest and it was an expensive trip for you to come to the BBQ.

I hope you, along with everyone will start your change jar and save up for next year. It was so much fun that I can hardly wait to do all of this again.

I am headed out to where? THE AIRPORT! Isn't that funny?
My brother comes in at 10:15 tonight.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by gini

I am headed out to where? THE AIRPORT!
Isn't that funny?
My brother comes in at 10:15 tonight.

:D

The Cab Drivers are going to demand that you get a
Hack Driver's License and join the Union!

:p

[slick]

Oh brother, just as my eyes dried up here they come again. I think I'll look up my local chapter of "SAPS ANONYMOUS". Thanks for your kind words.

Things I've learned from going to Gini's BBQ:

1. When in doubt, look in every kitchen cupboard and you'll find it.
2. Before pressing the flash button on the camera, take note of where it is pointing first.
3. Take more diapers than you think you need.
4. Just when you've thought you've laughed enough, along comes Mario.
5. When trying to avoid a moving chair, check to make sure there are no planters in the way of your fall.
6. When rubbing a dog's butt, be prepared for a committment of at least 1 hour.
7. When walking into the LA airport, no one cares if you have tail or not.

and the most important thing I learned:

Drink slushies SLOW!!

I challenge all other BBQ participants to post things they've learned from this experience.:)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by slick

Things I've learned from going to Gini's BBQ...


Hmmmmmmm...

A few of these Lessinz Learned are a bit :confused: ...

But I'd BET that your Fellow BBQerz will just
JUMP at the Opportunity to "explain" them to us!

:D .

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid131/p53960b5285c43c5651fe5a6b2b3a16ae/f7b06019.jpg This might explain one of Slick's lessons.

Rusty could stand there all day and let you scritch his rump!

[Tonya]

ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT! BREAK IT UP! I have been patient enough! Where in the heck are the pictures!? *taps foot*

[zippy-kat]

After a delayed, turbulent(!) flight, I am home but NOT awake...

Let me tell you, K'Cee is NOT a vocal cat; RARELY purrs. After walking in with my suitcases, I sat down (on the bed) and got to hear my little sweety purr for the 4th or 5th time since I've had her.

Once my butt hit the bed, it was over; I fell asleep and just did wake up. I am utterly exhausted and have yet to eat lunch/supper. Unpack? Pfft, I'll do it tomorrow.


I have sooooo much to share about my trip and the WONDERFUL people I met, but right now I feel I can't do them justice. I will wait until tomorrow after work (work? :eek: what's that?) to tell stories/post pictures.

{{luv ya'll}}


PS Down here, I don't have an accent. ;)

[gini]

Thank you God, everyone is home safely!

[Tonya]

Where do you live, Tonya?

[slick]

Zippy: I just opened my freezer to find the rest of the 100,000 bunny treats that I made and thought of you. I'm so glad you made it home OK. If you are still awake, please put the treats in the fridge so they don't spoil.

It's OK Gini. We are all looked after. :)

[gini]

Slick..............what does it say under your name.............????? Below the pictures of your kids.

Is it what I think it is???????:eek: :eek: :D

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Tonya
Where do you live, Tonya?

New Mexico



I loved hearing the updates and can't wait to hear all about it late at nite!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad that both Slick and Tonya have made it home safely.:D

I'm also looking forward to seeing more pictures since I didn't take very many.:)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I think we should all unite and protest this thing called "work." It just really interferes with all our fun! Now I can't even think of seeing more pics of the party until tomorrow since Zippy has to w*rk today. :(

[gini]

When we went to the airport to pick up Slick, at the international terminal we couldn't find her. I turned around and saw this woman walking along with these huge black glasses and big nose. The best part was that she had a very long, thick tail she was flicking around.

I turned to Richard and said OMG, she wouldn't do that to us would she? Richard held up the sign that said SLICK...........and this lady with the big nose and tail starts waving at us.

She came over and slapped Richard with her tail and said HI RICHARD!!

This is Los Angeles - she didn't even get a funny stare from anyone...........:D :D http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid130/p588c4150a0cff6341dfb0896b90c2a3c/f7b7fc00.jpg.thumb

[gini]

Good old Imagestation:mad: :mad:

[slick]

Hee Hee
After all my joking on Pet Talk I can't believe that they would not expect something like that from me. I've got 12 pictures to take in order to use up my film so won't be posting any pics until the weekend.

Debbie and Naomi: I expect you to be there next year even if I have to drag you there myself.:)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid130/p588c4150a0cff6341dfb0896b90c2a3c/f7b7fc00.jpg

OMG!!! That is tooo funny! I would have been in stiches! :D:D

Slick, not to worry, it's on the schedule and I will *definitely* be there! :D

Gini, you left the .thumb on the end.

7 pics left you say? Good! We need more pics of Max and Speckles so start clicking! :D

[Kfamr]

LOLOLOL!!!
<edit>

Debbie beat me! :p


You forgot to remove the .thumb ;)

[Tonya]

Hahahaha! Slick, you're funny.

[slick]

I've got such a crappy monitor that all I can see is a really dark picture with no images. :(

Anyway it was fun to do and NO I didn't get any funny looks. That's LA for ya!

[gini]

Thanks everyone - even Randi tried to help me ................maybe I should just go ahead and have my hair dyed blonde and get it over with! (it would cover the grey).

Isn't Slick the funniest? Can you imagine? She is standing there flicking her tail and not one person seemed to care (except us)!

[catland]

LOL - tell us more!:D

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by slick
I've got such a crappy monitor that all I can see is a really dark picture with no images. :(

Anyway it was fun to do and NO I didn't get any funny looks. That's LA for ya!

OMG!!!! LOL!!!! :D I knew Slick was funny........but THAT funny? Who could have imagined!?!

You really didn't get any funny looks? Are you serious? If I was there, I would have died laughing!!! :p I still can't believe you did that!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by slick

Anyway it was fun to do and NO I didn't get any funny looks. That's LA for ya!
:D LOL! From what I've heard of LA, you may have been one of the most normal looking ones there, tail and all!!!

I would have been rolling on the floor laughing and everyone would have had to help me up!!! :D

[slick]

Start saving your pennies MOFF. I want to see you there next year. Richard was talking about renting the Coliseum. Countdown: 360 days.

I just transferred some money into my savings for next year's trip.:) :)

[NoahsMommy]

Only 360 days??? Woohoo!!! ;)

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by Miss Meow
Zippy, is that THE mice that didn't make their way to Australia?! :eek: :D

Yep!! That's them! :D


Oh! We saw a license plate that said MomMeow - We thought of ya! :D

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by Tonya
Where do you live, Tonya?

In New Mexico but I live about 10 min away from the TX border, so I have a bit of a west Texas accent. (Which I didn't even know until Aly pointed it out to me last October!)

[aly]

Tonya's accent is the cutest!

Now who's going to bless us with more pics of the festivities? :)

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by aly
Tonya's accent is the cutest!



Tonya has an accent???

I don't think she said more than 46 words the whole time....

Of course, she did point out the Erotic Museum on Hollywood Blvd.
While we were driving around!!!

BTW,

I cleaned out my ash tray and came out with 6.24 cents in change....

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by aly
Tonya's accent is the cutest!

Now who's going to bless us with more pics of the festivities? :)


I will Aly! I just finished resizing them. Gotta go clean up my kitchen and then I'll uppieload to imagestation. :)

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by slick
Things I've learned from going to Gini's BBQ:

1. When in doubt, look in every kitchen cupboard and you'll find it.
2. Before pressing the flash button on the camera, take note of where it is pointing first.
3. Take more diapers than you think you need.
4. Just when you've thought you've laughed enough, along comes Mario.
5. When trying to avoid a moving chair, check to make sure there are no planters in the way of your fall.
6. When rubbing a dog's butt, be prepared for a committment of at least 1 hour.
7. When walking into the LA airport, no one cares if you have tail or not.

and the most important thing I learned:

Drink slushies SLOW!!

I challenge all other BBQ participants to post things they've learned from this experience.:)


8. Some men have better pedicures than I do.
9. There is no such thing as seasonal money.
10. There is no such thing as a size 39 ring. (Kelly might be the only one to get that! :o )
11. Open the screen door before you walk through (I did one that BEFORE I started drinking! :rolleyes: )
12. Rascal snores. LOUDLY. :D

[aly]

Is that kitchen clean yet? :D :D :D :D

Ok, I'll be patient!

[zippy-kat]

Here is the majority of the digital photos.

I do have 2 rolls of "real" film that should be ready for pick up on Friday; they contain the Dizzyland pics.

Video? I'll see if there's anything appropriate. ;)
(A Pet Talkers Gone Wild video may be purchased for 3 easy installments of $19.95. All proceeds go to the Zippy-kat Tuition Fund. :cool: )

Anywho, the link to the pics:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4286083593&congratulation_page=Y

[aly]

Weee, awesome pics! Love the one of you in the window!
Kelly - I love your pink shirt! So cute!
Looks like everyone had a great time.

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
8. Some men have better pedicures than I do.
9. There is no such thing as seasonal money.
10. There is no such thing as a size 39 ring. (Kelly might be the only one to get that! :o )
11. Open the screen door before you walk through (I did one that BEFORE I started drinking! :rolleyes: )
12. Rascal snores. LOUDLY. :D
#8 Yes...what a waste...yummy to look at, though! ;)

#9 Not yet. I'm thinking BLUE and SPARKLY for winter. ;)

#10 ha ha!! Too funny! :D

additions...

#13 When you combine Tonya, Slick, Kelly, Darvocet, Disneyland and a tattoo hut...scary things happen in the Tiki Room. :eek:

#14 Pet Talkers Gone Wild is safest in the "Dog House" :eek: :eek: ;)

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy

#13 When you combine Tonya, Slick, Kelly, Darvocet, Disneyland and a tattoo hut...scary things happen in the Tiki Room. :eek:


#14 There are some things best left un-announced to your adoptive AND biological mother! :eek:

[Tonya]

Yay! Pics! It looks like you all had so much fun!

[Barbara]

I think in some of the pics we came close to the "Pet Talkers gone wild" scenes:D

The dinosaur is on a house in Hollywood close to the Walk of fame, Mann's Chinese Theatre are. I saw it ten years ago and also have a picture of it. :D

[slick]

I'm taking 4 rolls of film in today for developing so will be able to post pics in the next day or two. Count your blessings; I'm on the other side of the camera so you won't see any of me. ;) :eek:

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
[COLOR=deeppink]
#13 When you combine Tonya, Slick, Kelly, Darvocet, Disneyland and a tattoo hut...scary things happen in the Tiki Room. :eek:
[COLOR]

Ok, I knew there were stories that weren't being told! C'mon you guys, spill the beans - Gini promises not to listen, right Gini? ;) :D Imagestation is loading now so I'm about to check out the pics - yippee!! :D

[gini]

Not me, I wouldn't eavesdrop!

Besides, my adoptive daughter would never do anything that she couldn't tell me about!:eek: :D

[slick]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
C'mon you guys, spill the beans
Well, first there was the morning Bailey's in the coffee........

and that's all I'm going to say.

What happened there, stays there. :D ;)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Hmmm....somebody give slick some more Baileys - quick! Then maybe she'll loosen up and tell us a story. :D

[zippy-kat]

Slick! You should tell them about Kelpie. :D

[anna_66]

I've loved reading all about your meeting, it sounds like you had such a great time.
And the pictures were great! Thanks for sharing your good time with someone who lives too far to attend:D

[RICHARD]

lololol

I was trying to piece together the whole weekend and I found my self having a problem not remembering what I did...It wasn't drinking that made me forget. It was the incredible amount of excitement in the air..

Being the only guy in the mix was fun...either I was an honorary woman or the group became honorary men...;)
I do remember having a blast helping make potato salad in Gini's kitchen!

And our Sunday jaunt was rather fun too!!!

Another thing I wanted to point out was there were 5282 views on the thread last wednesday before the BBQ, now the count is 8,000 some odd..:eek:

2005......:D

[Freckles]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Another thing I wanted to point out was there were 5282 views on the thread last wednesday before the BBQ, now the count is 8,000 some odd..:eek:

2005......:D
Sure, we keep looking...hoping... some one will POST PICTURES!
:)

[slick]

Originally posted by Freckles
Sure, we keep looking...hoping... some one will POST PICTURES!:)
You asked for it.......
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid131/p40fe0c163a18834dce59c1534a549417/f7a440d0.jpg
This is the sign that greeted me at the airport. It now hangs above my PC at home.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid131/p0c5280cd60fefc22dbc287dcfdde3f04/f7a431fc.jpg
Hanging up the infamous sign.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid131/p0c4fa7a1183a6e01f176b77677eb1385/f7a440ba.jpg
The Zipster's arrival......Gini, Zippy, Richard


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p7abaab00c828023854254f3a506b9fc9/f7a42c40.jpg
Kelly, Tonya and Tracey checking on Pet Talk

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p16a73a41e267ce596b857385f40ce5f4/f7a429c3.jpg
Our beautiful Gini and Laurie

more coming.....

[slick]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid131/pcbc7ecc3d58b42f73548bd27e7bbcaae/f7a43023.jpg
The darling Rascal

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid131/p13cbcacc02585a5adb6bf5fa551206ba/f7a439ed.jpg
MOFF's onion rings

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid131/p430bcabedf6e91e588c4f5d46a9a2edf/f7a439bc.jpg
Richard had to do a taste test to make sure there were OK to eat :)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/pf65d649334d890621af3ea2c51d00b52/f7a41edb.jpg
This is a stone that Kelly and David got when they got married. Anyone who goes to Dizzyland can see it. :)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p8d944e6c376b6bac66cddea15bfe55ce/f7a42268.jpg
The adorable Tonya and Kelly at Dizzyland

more coming......

[slick]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid131/p28ae3fcfb18970488be0ca3e921920bc/f7a43127.jpg
The three amigos......Slick, Kelly, Tonya

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid131/pa5d1635800d1f80ae48675c6718fc865/f7a440b2.jpg
Mario with his pants down...... :eek:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid131/p5976883e7c5eb1494459a1408f47629a/f7a43a5b.jpg
The cone hat I purchased at Dizzyland and you can see the adorable hat the I received from Tracey.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid131/pdd244e0e056f0dc9ae9deaa8ebe158bd/f7a43a54.jpg
Ice cream anyone????

That's it for now.

[slick]

I forgot one more just for Laurie.....

We found your mattress.......

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p4f51fcf8d0376c445298658307374edf/f7a42175.jpg


BTW: I know that I'm missing a roll of film. I put my camera down Sat evening and looked for it later and could not find it. On that camera there are pictures of Richard, Karen and the guys BBQ'ing. Oh well. If someone finds it, have it developed. Thanks.

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by slick
BTW: I know that I'm missing a roll of film. I put my camera down Sat evening and looked for it later and could not find it. On that camera there are pictures of Richard, Karen and the guys BBQ'ing. Oh well. If someone finds it, have it developed. Thanks.

There was a roll of film on the end table of the room I was sleeping in.... I had no clue who it belonged to! Might double check with Ginster. :)

[aly]

Great pictures again :D

That stone for Kelly and David is so sweet!

Did someone go to the Build a Bear workshop?? I see one of the boxes in the corner of the picture where Kelly and Tonya are eating ice cream!

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by aly
Great pictures again :D

That stone for Kelly and David is so sweet!

Did someone go to the Build a Bear workshop?? I see one of the boxes in the corner of the picture where Kelly and Tonya are eating ice cream!

YEP! 'Cept I built a bunny!


Hey Slick... isn't there a build a bear about 20 min. from your house? ;)

[wolflady]

Awwwww!! Dizzyland looks like it was a lot of fun! I wish I could have stayed longer for that. Perhaps next year?? :)

[shais_mom]

awesome pics of EVERYONE slick!!!

[wolf_Q]

What great photos!! Please post more! :D I'm so jealous, it looks like you all had a fabulous time! I wish I could have come! Though I don't think I'd fit in well as I don't drink...or talk lol, but I'd love to go to Disneyland again. :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Great pictures everyone.:) I'm glad that you had a great time at Disneyland too.:)

AmberLee just came by to pick up the quilting squares and I was telling her how much fun we had. She's so envious.:)

[captain]

Originally posted by wolf_Q
I wish I could have come! Though I don't think I'd fit in well as I don't drink...or talk lol, but I'd love to go to Disneyland again. :)

The ONLY thing required for a PT BBQ is a LOVE of animals. (YOU FIT RIGHT IN!!!!!)


Alcohol is "incidental" ..... :D :D :D

[slick]

Originally posted by captain
The ONLY thing required for a PT BBQ is a LOVE of animals. (YOU FIT RIGHT IN!!!!!)


Alcohol is "incidental" ..... :D :D :D
Captain's right. Drinking is NOT a prerequisite. I'm sure I speak for Gini when I say that all are welcome and there was plenty of alcohol-free beverages to be had. As for Dizzyland, I'm going again next year. Want to join me Wolf_Q?

[jazzcat]

It looks like you guys had so much fun. I'm really enjoying seeing the pictures and hearing the tales.

I want to go next year!!!! I've never been to CA.

[gini]

Immediately several people come to mind who did not have a drop of alcohol. AND we had margarita slushies that Richard makes to perfection. They taste just great - but you don't get silly drunk on them.

It bothers me a lot when people think all we did was get drunk - and that just isn't true.

Why do you think it took four of us to make lemonade????

We wanted to have enough on hand along with all of the soft drinks for everyone. There were a lot of soda cans at the end of the day to recycle...........so somebody was NOT drinking a drop of alcohol!!:D :D

Night night...........talk to you tomorrow.

Gini

[popcornbird]

Great pics everyone! Looks like you all had a great time.

[aly]

I hope you guys don't take offense to people thinking there was a lot of drinking. It does sort of look that way from our outside point of view since it was mentioned a lot. But I'm sure most of them were just inside jokes that we don't understand since we weren't there. Its hard to infer things over the internet without hearing peoples' tones, etc. :)

My boyfriend has a conference in LA next August and he wants me to go so it looks like I will get to meet some of you Cali people afterall!

[Rachel]

Thank you so much for sharing excitment (and pictures) of such a fun event. Even though we weren't there, I think others, like me, enjoyed it vicariously.

[wolflady]

Originally posted by aly
...
My boyfriend has a conference in LA next August and he wants me to go so it looks like I will get to meet some of you Cali people afterall!

That would be just great! We'll have to organize a mini-meeting down south, so be sure to let us know when you are coming so us northern cali people can plan accordingly. I'd love to meet you Aly!!! :D

**hugs**
Karen

[catland]

Question - did any of you drag along your significant others? I really want to be able to go next year but I don't know if I should try to coerce my sweetie into going or if he would be bored silly.

Great pics Slick, sure looks like a lot of fun.:D

[lbaker]

I still can't remember if the 4th lemonade helper was Mario or Slick dressed up in one of her costumes again?? I just want to take this opportunity (from the gurls in the back seat) to thank "Hot Momma" and "Big Daddy" for taking us kids for a Sunday drive. *are we there yet, are we there yet... I HAVE TO GO POTTY*

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I'm so flattered that you ate onion rings in my honor! I hope they passed Richard's taste test!

HUGGERS to all. As zippy would say!:D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yeah, finally some more pics! Which makes me all sort so jealous all over again. :D

Yes, Slick, I'll go to Disneyland with you next year! But you have to promise to go on Spash Mountain again! :D

I can see how to those who don't actually drink in real life it might see that this party is all about the alcohol, but for those of us who do have a drink on occassion, we know there is no way everybody could start drinking early in the morning and still be standing at midnight. Well.....maybe Richard can do that, but not most of the rest of us. ;)

It's just like any other social gathering where some people drink and others don't. It's just that the drinks make for better jokes. Mind you I said the "drinks" make for better jokes, not the "drinkers." ;) :D

And I forgot who asked, but yes, hubbies are welcome. I know Sara had Don there and Karen's hubby Aaron was there and I'm not sure about Kelly's David, but I'm sure Richard appreciates all the male companionship he can get. Being an honorary woman can only go so far I'm sure. ;) :D I'm going to try and talk Terry into coming next year, but this time I'm coming with or without him! :D

[zippy-kat]

Ok, here's a tale for ya... (Hope Kelly doesn't read this! lol)

Kelly and I were shopping in a jewelry store and I was eye-ing the wonderful case of rings. (Not sure where Slick was during this episode.) At any rate, I noted that there was only one ring in my size, and it was UGLY! Kelly and I used the little turn-table thing and looked for my size. Nope! None to be found except the ugly one!!
Then Kelly points to a pretty ring and says something to the effect of, "Holy crap! Who wears a size 39?!" I happened to look up at that time and saw a size 2; "Who wears a size 2?!" We turn the display some more and Kelly states, "OMG Tonya. Look at this! One, two, three....." The rings were numbered from 1 to 39. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :o LOL!

[aly]

Thats what happens when you have 2 blondes in a jewelry store! Cute story :)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by aly
Thats what happens when you have 2 blondes in a jewelry store! Cute story :)

I was thinking the same thing Aly! :D They get so dazzled by the jewels that they loose....oh, never mind. ;) :D

[RICHARD]

For the record....

NO alcohol was involved in the 'size 39 ring' story....

Altho I thought that I did see Gollum sneaking around Gini's backyard after a few slushies...

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Oh, my goodness!!!!!
I think I need one of Mario's diapers after reading that!!!! :eek: :D

[wolflady]

Originally posted by aly
Thats what happens when you have 2 blondes in a jewelry store! Cute story :)

LOL LOL Too funny!!! ;)
:D

[RICHARD]

A funny story about the BBQ.

I am not really into superstition, But I do have a thing about numbers. I ended up with a 666 on a gas pump and almost had a heart attack..

On the way to Gini's house Thursday to pick up Slick I noticed that the first three numbers, '711' on the odometer of my car. I took this as an omen....I mentioned it to Gini and told her that we were going to have good luck for the whole weekend.

Guess what???:D


I plan on playing the lotto at least once a week for the next 51..

I'll buy the plane tickets....


PS Zippy, I still have your $2.00 lotto scratcher..Double or nothing???:cool:

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Zippy, I still have your $2.00 lotto scratcher..Double or nothing???:cool:

Sure! Make 'em both winners, though!

[slick]

Max and Speckles just had to inspect the catnip toys that I bought. This was before I packaged them all up. :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p39dc52ab81176f4c1f02842a715ea0c8/f7a1995a.jpg


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/pc968df44c7a79affda059cfd267d184c/f7a199d2.jpg

[NoahsMommy]

ha ha ha ha ha! Tonya, that was just too funny!!! :D :D :D

Yes, significant others were more than welcome. I brought David and he had a lot of fun. Richard and he seemed to really get along well. I had nice comments about the other from both of them. :) David and Aaron get along well too, so it was a fun time for the boys too.

Disneyland next year??? WEEHOO!! Count me in!!! :)

Cute pictures, Slick. I think we're missing one..you know that one we had the HOT waiter take of us three??? ;)

[slick]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Cute pictures, Slick. I think we're missing one..you know that one we had the HOT waiter take of us three??? ;)
That's what I'm emailing to you. :D :D

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p6987066027ac3d3bab78b4f1cac7d20c/f79fba77.jpg

I have adopted someone...........and here she is!!!!

[zippy-kat]

:eek: WOAH.... she looks like she's had one too many slushies! haha

:p

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p264f5ca265924e5fe9acae38bfa37052/f79fb270.jpg

Rascal looking pretty cool - a special gift from Slick!

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/pd4b70fef5cba2e61af6b492d1c13751a/f79fb2e1.jpg

Another picture of Rascal the Cool................

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/pf4d017e73962c0423a342fee46b19d4b/f79fb183.jpg

These are just so great..........thought you would like close-up pictures to see.

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p4f77b612222b155366cd3e6a15a5ff7b/f79fb1be.jpg

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p781cd6749d5d87a9c4fa0c521d65a173/f79fb20c.jpg

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/pa85dc1d9a0263d642329274e276b1ff3/f79fb426.jpg

Mario mugging it for the camera!

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p8723264921e25460df14dd452c705f1c/f79fb4a2.jpg

More of adorable Mario - who never shut up! Only Laurie could get him to quiet down!:D

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/peb92466879e6b1c9e6c7ec87e8f0d2d5/f79fb569.jpg

We went to the home of Will Rogers - acres of land with his polo grounds. I wanted Zip to see the house and all of the polo ponies..................

The house is under renovation.............
There were no ponies.................

The best laid plans of mice and Gini............gone awry!

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p20ed968f2f074495a82472695ec4f085/f79fb5c3.jpg

Taking a rest at Venice Beach after a dip into the left coast waters..........

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/pa21a3bc62e7a3d55dea3fb1569a794d6/f79fb90c.jpg

Karen and Kelly sharing a laugh..........yes, that is a slushie on the table...........:D

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/pf4892fe972fc252d14c25faf79f9fc47/f79fb7aa.jpg

Mystery Guest snuggling up to her hubby!

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/pa2df1d863a82cdce71d0a44d0a81790e/f79fb85d.jpg

MYSTERY GUEST!!!!

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p08044bff5fbc78963c6327c7da7a61a4/f79fb8a4.jpg

LAURIE SAID - DON'T TAKE MY PICTURE!!!

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p2d837e94275a2bb444c17ee84c61e51b/f79fb80c.jpg

Can you find Mr. Fish????? - you will have to guess who the other two crazies are:D :D

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/pa8844569812078263b0be06041f3d6a4/f79fba14.jpg

A nice picture of Tracy with Don (Sara's husband) in the background..............

[gini]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p3733a384486af301025f6a2b3fd785f7/f79fb636.jpg

Another at Venice Beach - with the main Venice Beach walk behind us..................

A man was walking along with the cutest pug.......we all stopped and I asked the man if I could pet the pug. He said yes, so I leaned over and all I could notice is that this guy had the best pedicure in town complete with the prettiest color pink polish.

I almost asked him what shade it was.............so pretty!

It was r e a l l y difficult to keep a straight face!

[gini]

THHHHAAAATTTTT'SSS ALL FOLKS!

I hope you enjoyed the pics that I have............the entire event was just so much fun from beginning to end.

I loved every minute of it and I too, am counting the days until THE THIRD ANNUAL CALIFORNIA BBQ can take place..........and next year maybe I can be kicked out of the neighborhood!

But, so far, no one has complained about the noise..........well, I did warn them in advance!

Hugs to all of you who attended and THANK YOU.......and hugs to all of you who are thinking about coming next year...............

JUST DO IT!!:D :D

[slick]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/pa21a3bc62e7a3d55dea3fb1569a794d6/f79fb90c.jpg
Oh my, is that top off the bottle of Bailey's behind the candle?? :D :D

[Kfamr]

Great pics! :D

I'm not sure who the other crazy is... but she has a Lion King shirt on. :D :D :D

[NoahsMommy]

Awwww! Those are great pictures, Gini! :)

I can't believe its already been a week!!

[Barbara]

Aaawww Mystery guest: you look very happy here- you must have enjoyed that party thoroughly:D :D :D

[Mystery Guest]

Yes....it was a wonderful party! Fabulous hostess, great guests, and fine food! I recommend you put it on your itinerary for next year!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by gini
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid132/p08044bff5fbc78963c6327c7da7a61a4/f79fb8a4.jpg

LAURIE SAID - DON'T TAKE MY PICTURE!!!
:D This reminds me of one Halloween at the insurance office I worked for. I didn't wear a coustume to the party so went into the bathroom, combed my hair over my face just like that and put on dark sunglasses. I told everyone I was cousin ITT from the Adam's family! :D

[robinh]

This sounds like it was the party to end all parties! I would love to be able to be there for the next one.

I have a sister who lives in Orange - she said I could come and stay with her next year. How far away are you from Orange? If I come, can I bring her along? She's a pet lover too.

[slick]

Oh Robin that would be sooooo cool if you and your sister could come along. It would be so nice to meet you. :) :)

Connie: Me and Laurie make the purrrfect Cuzin Itts! :D

[gini]

Originally posted by robinh
This sounds like it was the party to end all parties! I would love to be able to be there for the next one.

I have a sister who lives in Orange - she said I could come and stay with her next year. How far away are you from Orange? If I come, can I bring her along? She's a pet lover too.

I just checked faithful Yahoo maps and it tells me that Orange is approximately a 49 minute drive to my home.

Tell your sister it is a direct route - the #5 freeway to the #101 freeway - and you are there (here).

You would BE MORE THAN WELCOME!!! And of course, your sister would be welcome as well.

[gini]

Originally posted by slick

Connie: Me and Laurie make the purrrfect Cuzin Itts! :D

Slick, it never occurred to me - but I could have shown you where all of the Adam's family shows were filmed.....really close to me and I bet we drove right by it when we were on Wilshire.

Neat house --------------

Itts! I had ITTS at my house? What are the neighbors going to think?

[Edwina's Secretary]

just checked faithful Yahoo maps and it tells me that Orange is approximately a 49 minute drive to my home.

Heck, we can pick them up on the way.....:D :cool: :D

[slick]

Originally posted by gini
Slick, it never occurred to me - but I could have shown you where all of the Adam's family shows were filmed.....really close to me and I bet we drove right by it when we were on Wilshire.

Neat house --------------

Itts! I had ITTS at my house? What are the neighbors going to think?
That's easy to fix. Expedia.ca to the rescue. :D

As for your neighbours, you mean after all these years they are still wondering about you???

"Look...Miss Gini, Miss Gini.....she having another partee......strange people go into her house. Quick, lock the doors!" :D :D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by slick

"Look...Miss Gini, Miss Gini.....she having another partee......strange people go into her house. Quick, lock the doors!" :D :D


They're creepy and they're kooky,
Mysterious and spooky,
They're all together ooky,
The Pet Talk family




:eek:

[slick]

Originally posted by RICHARD

They're creepy and they're kooky,
Mysterious and spooky,
They're all together ooky,
The Pet Talk family




:eek:
:D :D :D ROFLMAO!!!! Richard is there no end to your talents????

[gini]

:D :D :D :D :D

Richard, don't quit your day job!

:D :D :D :D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by gini
:D :D :D :D :D

Richard, don't quit your day job!

:D :D :D :D

I'm working???? OH, I AM WORKING!!:confused: :eek: :p

[wolflady]

Originally posted by RICHARD

They're creepy and they're kooky,
Mysterious and spooky,
They're all together ooky,
The Pet Talk family




:eek:


LOL LOL ROTFL! This is soooo true! What are the neighbors going to think, Gini??

They'll rent a coliseum
When people go to see 'em
They really are a screa-um
The Pet Talk Family!!!
:D :D :D

:eek:

[slick]

There's Richard and there's Laurie
And Slick is all but gory
But Zippy's real adoring
The Pet Talk family!

They bring out all the slushies
They're squishy and they're gushy
It makes them seem all mushy
The Pet Talk family!

Some of them are hairy
But none are very scary
And they're all very caring
The Pet Talk family!

:D :D :D

OK so I won't quite my day job either :rolleyes:

[Russian Blue]

Originally posted by slick
There's Richard and there's Laurie
And Slick is all but gory
But Zippy's real adoring
The Pet Talk family!

They bring out all the slushies
They're squishy and they're gushy
It makes them seem all mushy
The Pet Talk family!

Some of them are hairy
But none are very scary
And they're all very caring
The Pet Talk family!

:D :D :D

OK so I won't quite my day job either :rolleyes:

OMG! I just had the best time reading through this thread. I'm very glad Slick was able to attend and be a Canadian representative at the BBQ (love the tail)! You rock chikk!

If you guys were not so far from Toronto, I would have been there in a flash. I'm so jealous!

:)

[NoahsMommy]

ha ha!! You're all crazy!!! ;) ;)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Posted by slick
Connie: Me and Laurie make the purrrfect Cuzin Itts! :D

Ah, but you would be the only one with a tail! (Yes, I SAW the picture) That would be a way to tell you apart, I guess! :D

I'd love to see the house where the Adams family was filmed. Do you know that Lurch is buried in a back yard somewhere in California? His ashes were buried in the yard of the home he was living in at the time of his death. When his widow moved, she couldn't remember where exactly he was buried. Someday, someone who now owns that house may get a BIG surprise!

Richard and Slick you are SO funny. My side hurts from your rendition of the Adams family theme song.:D My cats are giving me the "oh, oh, Mawmee's finally lost what little was left of her mind", look!:D

[slick]

Connie: don't blame me. I've been singing that dang song all day.:D :D Someone help me get it out of my head,,,,please.

[gini]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
ha ha!! You're all crazy!!! ;) ;)

Kelly, I am afraid that we resemble that remark! Heck, who needs slushies - look what we can do sober!

And by the way, I did wonder why there are not one - but TWO For Sale signs in my neighborhood. And there are people who stand and point at my home...........hmmmm......is there a connection?

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by gini
Kelly, I am afraid that we resemble that remark! Heck, who needs slushies - look what we can do sober!

And by the way, I did wonder why there are not one - but TWO For Sale signs in my neighborhood. And there are people who stand and point at my home...........hmmmm......is there a connection?

I wonder if it had anything to do with me standing on your lawn while I was scratching and staring at the people going into see the house?:confused:

[gini]

If you hadn 't borrowed Slick's tail, no one would have ever noticed!!

And you were scratching your right ear with your right foot............that probably got their attention too.

:p :p

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by gini

And you were scratching your right ear with your right foot...

... that probably got their attention too.

:p :p

:cool:

How many Slusshies did THAT trick
take to purr-feckt!?? :confused:

:D
.

[slick]

Originally posted by gini
And by the way, I did wonder why there are not one - but TWO For Sale signs in my neighborhood. And there are people who stand and point at my home...........hmmmm......is there a connection?
Actually I think it was the signage "bum shot" on Saturday that did it.....:D :D

Ooops, did it say that?? :eek:

[lbaker]

"Bum Shots", oh my... at least we didn't REALLY moon anyone (did we?) Slick, the Itt Sisters will never live THAT one down now :eek: Yes everyone, I'm at the office but not officially back until tomorrow. It will take me that long to sift through my email probably. Gini, you definately are the greatest for putting up with all our shinanigans and I thank you for being my friend :cool:

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
:cool:

How many Slusshies did THAT trick
take to purr-feckt!?? :confused:

:D
.

NONE!!


Falling off of motorcycles makes your spine REALLY flexible.:eek: ;)