Third Annual California BBQ!!!

[dukedogsmom]

Does anyone know of any reasonable hotels in the area? I am toying with the idea. However, I've got some days approved in August. Was going to go see Seinfeld at Caesar's Palace. Can't do both. Jerry may win. That would be just after my birthday, too.

[catland]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
There WILL be a smooth leg inspection....be warned.

;)


Is there some kind of prize?

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
Was going to go see Seinfeld at Caesar's Palace. Can't do both. Jerry may win.

Gosh, Let me know how Jerry makes his slushies;)

(I'm trying to influence you to travel the 300 miles further west.)

I'll only inspect legs when allowed......

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone.:D AmberLee and I have just booked our flight and hotel rooms. We'll be arriving at LAX airport on Fri. July 15th at 3:27pm and we'll be staying at the Furama Hotel for two nights which is 4 miles from LAX. We'll be leaving on Sunday and our flight is at 5pm. I can't wait.:D

[slick]

Tracey, this is all getting way to exciting. Just wait until Gini gets back tomorrow. She's going to have to start a head count.

Kelly???? How about another Kelly Kountdown??? :D

[RICHARD]

This is crazy....

I was thinking about how I was in Gini's back yard and said to .her, " We have twelve months to plan the next BBQ.."

[gini]

And ten months have "escaped" - As of Monday there are two months left until the BBQ.

I will post a request for a roll-call and get down to business with some serious planning.

Richard - your name is on the list to help plan...........slushies will be served to the planning committee.:D

[NoahsMommy]

Hey...psstttt!!!! In 4 days...it'll be 2 months from now!!! WOOHOO!!!!

OK....I know I should leave this to Gini, but I think you'll all agree that I need a distraction!! ;)

What are everyones plans??? When are you flying in? How long are you staying? What's on your list of "must see/do"?

I know lots of people have different plans, so it'll be good to see what everyone wants to do.

My plans:

Friday night - await my houseguests (Karen & Aaron)
Saturday - drive to LA for the BBQ
Saturday night - stay in an LA hotel with Karen, Aaron and Staci
Sunday - Disneyland??
Sunday night - stay in a hotel down by Disneyland
Monday - tattoo/piercing/shopping day
Monday night - go home....

[slick]

Exactly 60 days from now, I will be 30,000 ft up in the air.....that's the only thought that's keeping me going at the moment....

[gini]

Slick, I don't mean to laugh - but the way you put that, it sounds as though you are being "launched" or something!

xxoo

[lbaker]

Is Scotty finally going to beam Slick up? :eek: And we are the "intellegent life" she's looking for :eek: :rolleyes: :D

[NoahsMommy]

Uch...uhm....anyone going to answer MY question??

hee hee ;)

Plans??? What are you all gonna do in Cali??

[sandragonfly]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Uch...uhm....anyone going to answer MY question?? hee hee ;) Plans??? What are you all gonna do in Cali??

I was going to and am... :)

my original plan was...driving down there on saturday for BBQ then stay over at a friend's until the next day and go back home before or after dizzyland but he hasn't have answered to my email...so I wonder if I could join you, the pink gals? :) if no extra room, that's fine..can see you on the next day at dizzyland if I have enough in my pocket to go! I want to...

by the way...why not have anyone answer my mug ideas?! are we gonna still do this? I hope so! :)

[RICHARD]

My mug is too disturbing to folks....I have to look at it everyday....

;)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I was also wondering if we were still going to do the mug idea.:confused:

AmberLee and I will be flying down together and we'll arrive Friday afternoon at 3:27pm at LAX airport if the plane is on time. We'll be staying at the Furama Hotel which is 4 miles from LAX. We'll probably try to hook up with some Pet Talkers later on that evening and maybe have dinner with them.

On Sat. we'll probably have breakfast at the hotel. It looks like they have a good breakfast buffet. Then we'll probably hang out until it's time to go to Gini's for the BBQ. We'll need a ride to her house too. We'll also need a ride back to our hotel.

On Sun. we don't have any plans yet but we'll be flying back to San Jose at 5pm. We won't be going to Disneyland.

I haven't confirmed all of this with AmberLee so that's the reason I keep saying probably.;)

[NoahsMommy]

Gina,
I know I still would like to have a mug...if anyone needs help, let me know! :)

Yay! Everyone's plans are making me excited!!! :)

[gini]

It is time to do some serious planning for the BBQ. Just yesterday I started purchasing items some of the supplies.

I am going to try to prepare a schedule to plug in the various times when people are arriving - and who I can pick up and who I cannot.

I just came into LAX and because our ride never showed up - we had to take a taxi. The cost was $38.00 plus a $2.50 surcharge and that didn't include any tip for the driver. So it isn't inexpensive to get around.

Tracey - where is the Furama Hotel? I am not familiar with it.

I am not sure who had the idea originally for mugs - or who was going to do it. But count me in if someone is going to organize having them made.

Could I have a roll call please - of who is going to attend?

I have to go back a few pages - I think either Slick or Kelly had already prepared one.

I wish the BBQ was today - because my back yard is at its prettiest right now. All of my agapanthas are in bloom and also all of my cymbidiums..........but they will be gone by July.

I am getting very excited about July 16th!!

[sandragonfly]

(sorry about the '?', I don't know the user/name..) :)
posted by slick on page 24 & repolished by gina's ark inc...
For sure's
Tracey (krazyaboutkatz)
Gini
Slick & mystery guest...she's not telling!
Laurie (?)
Kelly (noahsmommy)
Karen (wolflady) & aaron..
Debbie (tubby's) & maybe terry..
Laura and Alexa (?)
Cass (luckies4me)
Zippy
Julie (catland) & her hubby
Gina (ark inc) & her mystery friend..
Sara and Don (?)
Richard
Mario - just had to put him in here LOL (?)

possibles (expressed interest)
Pit Chick (sorry, don't know your name)
Amberlee (?)
Amy (wolf_Q)
Another Amy (?)
Staci (shais_mom)
Georgia (redhedd)


others....? changed? have a good day! :)

[sandragonfly]

Originally posted by gini

I wish the BBQ was today - because my back yard is at its prettiest right now. All of my agapanthas are in bloom and also all of my cymbidiums..........but they will be gone by July.

today?? here they are! :) so pretty, thanks for teaching me those flowers, agaps and cymbs.

*those are on...http://tinypic.com/539t9t...left of gini's backyard*

*and those are in...http://tinypic.com/539tfc...front of gini's heavenly yard...*

*denying that it was not my intend to post this in to get you out of control...* :D

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by gini
Tracey - where is the Furama Hotel? I am not familiar with it.
Gini...

The Furama is very close to the airport. I think the actual city is Playa del Rey...next to Marina del Rey.

:)

[AmberLee]

Sorry, I try not to post when I'm blisteringly angry, but I can't hold it.

I have asked REPEATEDLY not to have my real life name posted on-line or linked with my screen name. I know some people don't care, but I do and find this very rude. Frankly I don't think this is necessary and would like for the posters to modify their posts.

AMBERLEE
:mad: :mad: :mad:

[slick]

AmberLee, let me be the first to apologize. I have edited my post.

I have seen others refer to you by your real name in other posts so I didn't think anything of it. For example, your birthday thread from last year.

I did not see any mention of not calling you by your real name. At any rate, I am truly sorry and I will respect your wishes from now on.

[gini]

I have p/m'd Gina's Ark, Inc. and asked her to edit her post as well.

I don't think she was aware of your request and this is unfortunate - but not intentional on her part, I am sure.

In the meantime - my head count is hovering around 25............
-ooopps, forgot myself - make that 26.

[sandragonfly]

:( :(

amberlee, I always remember to not do it, but what confused me was I saw it in slick's and never saw a complain from you about it so I thought it was okay here, just in this thread..

I feel so bad. ..sorry. and I hate being yell at.. :( it'll be the last time, I promise.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by AmberLee
Sorry, I try not to post when I'm blisteringly angry, but I can't hold it.

I have asked REPEATEDLY not to have my real life name posted on-line or linked with my screen name. I know some people don't care, but I do and find this very rude. Frankly I don't think this is necessary and would like for the posters to modify their posts.

AMBERLEE
:mad: :mad: :mad:
I've known about this for quite a while now and I guess I should have informed everyone and posted about this on this thread. I'm glad that it's been posted now so it won't happen again.

Gini, the address to the Furama Hotel is 8601 Lincoln Blvd. Los Angeles,CA 90045. I hope this is fairly close to your home.:)

[mruffruff]

Please count me in as a "for sure". I have my plane ticket but haven't reserved a room yet. I'm not sure how far from LAX Gini is; sorta thought I'd stay away from Dizzyland, since I don't plan to go there and the closer to it, the higher the prices (I'm assuming).

I'm arriving around midnight on Thursday and leaving at midnight on Monday. No plans in between except the barbecue. Suggestions welcome.

Mary

[NoahsMommy]

Amberlee,

I'm sorry if I did this again too. I just forget sometimes, I promise I don't mean to be rude. I know its very important to you...I"m sorry if I caused you any pain. :( :( :(

I'll try even harder in the future to make sure I don't use your name.

Kelly

[AmberLee]

Originally posted by slick
...I have seen others refer to you by your real name in other posts so I didn't think anything of it. For example, your birthday thread from last year....

Thank you for making the correction, Slick. Previously I've PMed people who have used my real name here and requested them to stop/modify their posts. Some have complied with my request and some didn't. My real name is slightly unusual and I've been tracked down and pestered in the past (twice) by some somewhat spooky peoples -- once last autumn by a guy who spooked me badly by linking several of my online personna and trying to find me in real life. (Didn't Mark Twain have a wry comment about a burnt cat never sitting on the stove again, whether it was turned on or not??? I'm that cat, apparently.)
This morning was ... challenging ... and I over-reacted badly. Sorry to blow up like that.

And thanks to all for future consideration. I want to be know here as AmberLee, PLEASE.

[AmberLee]

Originally posted by mruffruff
... I'm not sure how far from LAX Gini is; sorta thought I'd stay away from Dizzyland, since I don't plan to go there and the closer to it, the higher the prices (I'm assuming)....

Per Yahoo maps, Gini is about a half hour drive from LAX. It's the closest major airport so far as I could find.

Oddly enough, my experience is that there are so many hotels/motels around Disneyland that the competition keeps the costs down. But the drive (as best I remember) is a pretty long one.

[lbaker]

Furama Hotel has free shuttle service to and from LAX. Deals can still be made for a room with two double beds for approx $72 nightly. "FURama" gotta love it ;) Just went to "Orbitz", prices right now are $59 nightly. It sounds like a very safe, clean, all amenity hotel.

[gini]

Laurie, bless you, you are way ahead of me. I looked up the FURama Hotel too - just to find out its location. Tracey thanks for the address - and Amberlee, you are right - it is about one half hours drive from my home and near the beach.

Mruffruff - how exciting that you will be coming too. The hotels tend to be expensive here - and the motels all seem to be in a bad area that I hesitate to recommend to anyone.

Maybe you could look into getting a room at the FURama too.

If you find other accommodations, let me know, and I can tell you at least the area it is in.

[sandragonfly]

gini...just two questions..

what's our BBQ color-theme will be??

and any time we would have to leave?

..gina :)

[wolflady]

I know I had brought up the idea of having mugs made early in this thread. I would need to know how many people would like to purchase one, so I can make a bulk order for the cheapest price. We also need to decide what to put on them and what style of mug everyone would be happy with...

Thoughts, suggestions welcome :)

**hugs**

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
gini...just two questions..

what's our BBQ color-theme will be??

and any time we would have to leave?

..gina :)

I can answer one.....It's when the bartender has enough....

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

That story goes back to last year when we (Gini, Slick and I)
were tossed from the bar at Slick's hotel.

We weren't misbehaving or rowdy....It was just late....

But, it sounds VERY bad If we just say we were tossed out...:D

[AmberLee]

Slick:

Would you please delete the link to the former post? I would prefer that it not be hightlighted. Thank you.

[slick]

DONE!
I've also done a search to find any thread where I have called you by your first name and edited them too.

BTW: there are many instances of your first name on Pet Talk. I wonder if you should create a thread in General and express your wishes. Just a thought.

[lbaker]

By the way, the FURama Hotel also has free shuttle s to Ventura Beach, right down the road. It would be a dang shame to be that close and not dip your toes in the ocean (not to mention the experience of people-watching along the sea wall) :eek: Check out the toe polish ;)

[mruffruff]

I'm not sure who's in charge of mugs and T-shirts, but please sign me up for two of each. (XL on the shirt.)

I've been so busy admiring the new kittens, I haven't had time to search for a place to stay. I better get to it or I'll be warming someone's lawn at night!

Mary

[gini]

Mary, this is a joke leftover from last year's BBQ - but if you ask Laurie really nicely - I bet she would share some (or one) of her mattresses. She had quite a collection last year.

It is a long story - we can share it with you when you arrive.

Also, I started thinking about last year and including spouses there were 12 Pet Talkers including myself last year.

This year my guest list is up to 27 at last count. Is that exciting or what?

My neighborhood will never be the same!!:D :D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by gini


My neighborhood will never be the same!!:D :D

The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for additional manpower for that week.

There may be a tactical alert called and the SWAT and HRT (hostage rescue team) from the FBI have been alerted.

[lbaker]

I am a card carrying member of the ERT for my Association, in fact I'm a captain. (yes, you can salute when you see me) :rolleyes: ERT is Emergency Response Team and when called - I will answer. depending on who is calling I may answer "no" but hey....

[gini]

I did some shopping for the BBQ today..............OHHHH BOYYYY!

[slick]

Pssst, did I hear right? There will be TWO mystery guests this year???? Who could they be?? :confused:

[NoahsMommy]

WOOHOO!!! Less than 2 months away!!! Yippee!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[slick]

ONLY 49 MORE SLEEPS TO GO FOR ME!!! :p :D

[RICHARD]

I get the feeling that SOMEONE is messing with time.

Whoever it is KNOCK IT OFF.......

49 sleep cycles????

This is turning into an Star Trek episode.


There IS intelligent life in Lost Angeles!!:D

Laurie......

Some how I knew you be the Card-Carrying Member of some group bent on taking over when things go bad.....While we are all down and out, you'll be brokering a plan to work with the martians.:D

[slick]

49 sleeps until I leave for LA.....not 49 sleeps until the BBQ. :p :D

...and while you are at it, get that blender warmed up, Chancey.:D :D

...and BTW, I hear you are going to bring some melons....;)

[shais_mom]

ooiiiii
this is making me NERVOUS!!!!! as I don't have my ticket yet!!
was waiting to see if I could find someone to come with me but noone wants to
Keep me in your prayers and positive thoughts that my mom doesn't freeeeeaaaakkkkkk out that I am going by myself!

[lbaker]

Bought my ticket yesterday. My cuz worked out a roundtrip, non-stop (to LA anyway) ticket - returning from San Diego as requested for a total of $294.10, all taxes duties etc. included. Now that's a deal! Don't forget - all that are flying in - there are free shuttles to most hotels. Check with ground transportation or the hotel of choice. LA traffic can be wicked. Chauncey, at least the Martians are on my side ;) .

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thought I'd post this here since some of you may not have seen it in my Squeaky & Stink Boy thread.

We've got friends who live in some LA suburb that I can't remember the name of right now, but we passed it when we flew into LA and then headed South (:rolleyes: so much for my brain power this morning :rolleyes: ). Anyway, she is infamous for her margaritas and has rigged up a 'rita wagon behind her scooter. Maybe we could have her visit the BBQ. :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p8319866cf4530c59d31f681b0796ec80/f3fbdaed.jpg

I just wish somebody would decide if he's coming along or not so I can start making travel plans and such. :rolleyes:

[lbaker]

If "somebody" waits much longer you may not be able to catch the hot deals that are going on right now ;)

[gini]

I have to tell you that it is a tad difficult to come off of Willie's thread about her horrible fire - and jump on this thread and try to be fun.

Debbie - what a hoot...........of course your friend can come - but she has to bring her wagon with her!!:D :D

I am now in full BBQ planning mode. Just so all of you know, Slick, Laurie, Kelly, Karen, Richard and Sara are all jumping in with great ideas and major contributions to the BBQ.

So you have many hosts and hostesses for the day.

And surprises - ahhhh yes, snicker, snicker, there are surprises too!

[slick]

I forgot one thing...

I'm bringing down some BC smoked salmon.....

[lbaker]

drool drool slobber slobber.... OMD, smoked salmon - be still my heart ;) And I suppose you expect it to last until the BBQ?! Kwazy Canuck :p By the way, last time I was there I had some leftover smoked salmon (and shrimp) I brought to eat on the plane and I do believe I had kitty friends faster that Gini thought anyone would :cool:

[slick]

Originally posted by lbaker
drool drool slobber slobber.... OMD, smoked salmon - be still my heart ;) And I suppose you expect it to last until the BBQ?!
:rolleyes: Oh great!!! Gini, put bibs on the shopping list! :D :D

Sheesh, you should have seen her drool over the bartender when we met in Seattle last year.....;)

[lbaker]

Which one :eek: :D

[gini]

You DROOLED on a bartender in Seattle?

You must have been sleepless!

[lbaker]

I was "Restless" until Slick brought Mario out to keep me company :eek: :D (Remember that Slick? we almost had the security guards knocking on the door when Mario got excited!) hmmmm.. gee.. the security guards might have been HOT! What were we thinking by telling Mario to be quiet??

[slick]

:D :D :D Then there was that guy in the elevator talking about getting calls on his cell phone......:D :D OMD, what a time we had. I should have winked at the bartender...maybe I would have gotten two prawns in my double BM! Sorry Gini, I know this is getting off topic but this old geezer needs flashbacks now and then. :D :D

[lbaker]

"this old geezer" :eek:
Well I never! (well, rarely) :D Slick, you were the one in the elevator that after he said "some weird broad ["broad mind you] kept calling me in my room being weird!" YOU said, after raising your hand, "oh, that would be me" with a perfectly straight face. I needed Depends then more than the rest of the evening! :D :D Needless to say everybody on the elevator moved away :rolleyes: That was BEFORE we even went to dinner :p

[dukedogsmom]

Are there going to be pets there? Also, I need to know some pet friendly hotels near there. I'm toying with the idea of coming but have to get some facts quickly so I can apply for the days off and get this thing going. I would hate to leave Duke at home all that time. I would miss him terribly.

[slick]

this old geezer needs flashbacks now and then.
I was referring to me, not you....silly! ;) :D
Hmmm, still have to come up with a costume......

[lbaker]

Dang Val, I won't even bring my Badger Boy. I think the plane ride would be too much for your dear Duke too :( A long weekend is lovely for a single, with or without partner.. but dear Duke would not be a happy pup :( ) I really wish you could come but we will meet, of that I am sure :cool:

[gini]

As much as I would love to say yes - if 27-28 people all brought their pets - or even 5 - 10 people - it would be too much for my backyard - and certainly asking a lot of the pets.

This is my home and the backyard is big enough for all of you, but not for pets too.

Aside from that Rascal, Annie and Emma live here...............3 orange kitties - and they just aren't the best host and hostesses to dogs.

All I can ask is that you understand.

[dukedogsmom]

I decided it would be too much for Duke(and me really) driving all that way. However, I am still toying with the idea of coming. I'm looking at packages now. The only thing is money. Isn't it always? I've got my income tax check and I'm trying to figure out how to get there.

[slick]

but not for pets too.
Oh rats!!!! I guess I'll have to leave my pet cone at home alone. Poor little guy.

[lbaker]

Oh I can just see you now Slick, dressed up in Who Knows What with your Cone, getting off customs, with smuggled Smoked BC Salmon :eek: LOOK OUT GINI! OMD.... Val, my flight from DC round trip is $284.01 And I'm flying back from a different city.

[dukedogsmom]

If I just had a flight, that wouldn't be too much of a problem. That and the hotel bill is a bit much, I'm afraid. Plus having money for spending. Ug. Wish I was rich.

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by gini
This is my home and the backyard is big enough for all of you, but not for pets too.

But Gini...you let me bring David last year..he hee...I know...EVIL!! ;)

I think its better that its just hoomans. We don't know how how well the dogs would get along and its really not fair to the resident orangies...

[NoahsMommy]

KELLY KOUNTDOWN: 52 days!!!

YIPPEE!!! :D :D :D

[slick]

I have a confession to make.....

Last night I started my list......a list of things to pack.....:o

Am I excited, or what!!!! :D

Now it's time to start whitening my teeth......:p :rolleyes:

[gini]

Slick, perhaps "green" would be a better color than white...........then they would match the slushies:p :p

[slick]

Originally posted by gini
Slick, perhaps "green" would be a better color than white...........then they would match the slushies:p :p
Oh, that just gave me another costume idea. Thanks. :D :eek:

[gini]

I am going to send someone else to the airport this year:D :D :D

[NoahsMommy]

KELLY KOUNTDOWN: 50 days!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

[lbaker]

I'm not even going to tell you what's on my "list to pack". I would probably be "banned in Boston" (as it were) :eek: :rolleyes:

[gini]

If you go to Boston by mistake, Laurie, call me...........my brother and sweet nieces live there:D :D

[slick]

Originally posted by lbaker
I'm not even going to tell you what's on my "list to pack". I would probably be "banned in Boston" (as it were) :eek: :rolleyes:
If you get banned in Boston call me. I'll be on the first flight. Maybe we can visit Cheers.

Where everybody knows your name,
and they're always glad you came.
You wanna be where you can see,
our troubles are all the same
You wanna be where everybody knows
Your name.
:D
46 more sleeps until I leave.....

[mruffruff]

I see everyone is ready for this BBQ!

I've been searching for a reasonable room and came up with 3 possibilities. I'm not looking for luxurious accomodations; I can handle not-so -good neighborhoods. Can someone aim me in the right direction of these three?

Quality Inn, 1901 W. Olympic 90006 $68
Comfort Inn , 1710 W. 7th 90017 $60
Hollywood Downtowner, 5601 Hollywood Blvd 90026 $73

No transportation to/from LAX, but I'll figure that out later.

Mary

[slick]

Mary, sorry I can't help. I'm sure Gini will pipe in here when she has time.

Meanwhile, I've brought out one of my carry-on cases....and started packing....things like my Pet Talk visor, certain recipes, airline confirmation....:o :o

[gini]

Mary, I will respond to you by p/m about the hotels.

[sandragonfly]

hello.. :)

I still would like to know what are our colors?! :) maybe that blue with red.. pet talk's colours, hm?

(gals & guys, I now don't know if I will go... :( two mystery friends who said they could go, now said 'no'. I still hope to find someone who can come because I'll be driving all way down there and back alone! I love driving but you know, for my safety..)

gini or anyone, do you know how to mix up a virigin pina colada? I can't have slushies...and can bring stuff for pinas! (they're soooooo heavenly!!) and maybe I'll be brining food-coloring for our pina coladas, for anyone else who wants it too! ;)

[Uabassoon]

I'm so excited already! Things have been stressful over here, but I am ready for a much needed and well deserved vacation! I can already taste the slushies!

[lbaker]

We don't really have a "color theme" or a dress code. Be happy, dress comfortably, enjoy...

[gini]

Work today is interfering with my Pet Talk time............I just hate when that happens:D :D

I will respond to the questions later today............not to worry.

[gini]

http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink8485.html

Gina, here is the answer to one of your questions..........:)

[sandragonfly]

ok, thanks lbaker.

"yellow slushies" made me thought of asking that. I wanted to..eh..it's a surprise! :)

actually, if I can get to these.. *zips* :D

[sandragonfly]

that's one...... :)

thanks! anybody like soy milk? I do make just with them but many of my friends don't so I make them in their way. :p

thanks a bunch!

[shais_mom]

GULP
I just ordered my ticket!!!
depart from Ohio on July 14th (Thursday)around 1:50 and arrive in Cali around 9pm (course that is like 12am my time! :eek: )
depart Cali July 19th around 930am and arrive back in Ohio around 10 pm
now I feel like a grown up!

[mruffruff]

And for what days might these time be?

If I get in at 11:30PM Thursday, that means 2:30AM California time? :eek:

Gulp!!!! Waaaaay past my bedtime.

Mary

[lbaker]

Check your ticket Mary, if it tells you that you arrive 11:30 pm Thursday that means California time (which would be, of course 2:30 a.m. YOUR time).

[slick]

OMD...this is all just waaayyyy too exciting....

41 more sleeps for me.....:D :D

Staci, what day(s) do you arrive/depart?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm wondering about days everyone is arriving also. I'm probably going to be getting our flights this week sometime since I think Terry has made up his mind that he is going to come along.

[slick]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
I'm wondering about days everyone is arriving also.
Debbie, I'm there from Wed the 13th to Wed the 20th. So we get to meet Terry. Cool! :cool:

[lbaker]

Is he going to show us his tan line? :p :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by lbaker
Is he going to show us his tan line? :p :D

It's gone! :D That stuff is sooo weird! It's kind of like the stuff you buy in the bottle at the drug store, but it's way more potent - meaning you turn a lot browner after just one application! After we got back from vacation I was turning splotchy because some of the darker skin was sloughing off and other skin wasn't, so I took a good long hot tub with some oil in the water, and then loofaed the rest off - glad that's over with! :rolleyes: ;)

But as for your question....you never know...he just might! ;) :D

[shais_mom]

I edited my post and the dates are in blue! ;)

[Uabassoon]

Alexa and I are getting in Friday sometime in the afternoon and leaving Tues morning. We'll be driving so I have no idea what time we are planning on leaving here.

[sandragonfly]

if I have a friend coming with me, I'll leave on saturday early morning, straight to gini's...

then sleep somewhere....and hope to go dizzyland on the next day and leave same day, or next...depends.

if no friend, I leave friday and stay over somewhere! :)

[slick]

I bought my bottle booze today to bring down with me.....:D :D

Laurie, I was in our local department store today and spotted a stuffed monkey. A big smile came over my face and I pictured it sitting beside me on the plane. I almost caved, but then I wasn't sure if he would get along with Mario. Didn't know if there would be time to do the introductions properly. :p :rolleyes: :D

39 more sleeps...well technically there are 40 but I don't think I'll sleep at all the night before....:rolleyes: :D

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by shais_mom
GULP
I just ordered my ticket!!!
depart from Ohio on July 14th (Thursday)around 1:50 and arrive in Cali around 9pm (course that is like 12am my time! :eek: )
depart Cali July 19th around 930am and arrive back in Ohio around 10 pm
now I feel like a grown up!
YAY!!! I can't wait to pick you up from the airport!! WOOHOO!!! :D

[NoahsMommy]

KELLY KOUNTDOWN: 41 DAYS!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D

[slick]

37 more sleeps for me......EEEEEEEKKKKKKK!!!!!!

I'm on my way from misery to happiness today
Uh Ha Uh Ha Uh Ha Uh Ha
I'm on my way from misery to happiness today
:D :D

Getting excited are we Kelly???? ;) :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

The Kelly Kountdown inspired me to act! Figured I better do it before airfares start going up. We'll be arriving Wednesday and leaving Sunday AM (11:15 out of LAX to be exact).

So....WHOOOO HOOOO!!!!

Oh, and yes, I finally got Terry to make a decision and he will be coming along. I knew he would because he just loves California. He was at the Marine Base near San Diego waaaayyyy back in the 60's and he has real fond memories of the time and place.

Can't wait to meet everybody!!! :D

[slick]

Note to self
1. Buy a razor
2. Buy teeth whitening solution
3. Throw away the tanning solution
:D :D

[Logan]

This is killing me!!!! :( :( :(

[gini]

I am starting to think that we really need to pool our resources and buy some land - lots of land - and create a huge campground and we could have an ANNUAL PET TALK BBQ............every year.
EVERYONE would be invited.

Then we could just rent it out the remainder of the year.

In the meantime - all I can offer is my backyard and my BBQ.:D

Logan? hint! hint!

[Uabassoon]

Logan it's not too late to get a plane ticket!

[mruffruff]

If you can get a plane ticket, I have a pre-paid bed that isn't going to be used. (Had to take a room with 2 Queen sized beds).

You're welcome to bunk with me.

Mary

[finn's mom]

I wish I could go, too! That's going to be such a fun get-together for all of you! :)

[NoahsMommy]

Logan!! Come!!! It'd be so fun to meet you!! :)

I'm getting excited!!! :) :) :)

[slick]

Richard......
I'm down there for a week and I want to experience an authentic Mexican dinner. You mentioned a restaurant in one of the Thursday threads. What night can we go???:)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by slick
Richard......
I'm down there for a week and I want to experience an authentic Mexican dinner. You mentioned a restaurant in one of the Thursday threads. What night can we go???:)

Oh, oh.....Slick, are you asking Richard for a.....date? :eek: :o :D ;)

[gini]

:D :D Debbie, are you stirring the pot?:p

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh, if there's going to be gossip, Debbie, you will have to take your camera! PTers always need pictures, you know.

[gini]

Hmm, sounds like this would call for a good video camera........WITH SOUND!!:D

[slick]

OMD......What have I started???? :D :rolleyes:
Hmmmm, seems to me that a certain someone who's name shall begin with Z took some very famous footage last year and I don't think I ever saw it.

33 more sleeps!!!! EEEEEEEKKKKKKKK!!!!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

My camera is always by my side!

I like to think of it as evidence - bwaaa-haaaa-haaaaa! :eek: ;) :D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Oh, oh.....Slick, are you asking Richard for a.....date? :eek: :o :D ;)


nice try......I never mentioned I lost my batonga wongas in a surfing accident....

Or was it the trampoline????:confused:

[slick]

Originally posted by RICHARD
nice try......I never mentioned I lost my batonga wongas in a surfing accident....
Who cares about batonga wongas.....I'm looking for a 30" burrito!!!!:D :eek: ;)
Seriously, you did mention some great place and I was hoping a group of us to embark on a fiesta night.

[gini]

Batonga Wongas?????? OMD

Let's take her to Olvera Street this time..............opposite direction of the beach.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by slick
Who cares about batonga wongas.....I'm looking for a 30" burrito!!!!:D :eek: ;)

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[slick]

30 more sleeps for me. Gini, better start warning the neighbours. :D ;)

[sandragonfly]

now...should I pick three weeks camping in utah (july 9th - 29th) or...two days meeting dear strangers? :eek:

darn the invitation... help me...?! :D :confused:

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
now...should I pick three weeks camping in utah (july 9th - 29th) or...two days meeting dear strangers? :eek:

darn the invitation... help me...?! :D :confused:


Honestly?

3 weeks away vs. 2 days
hands down
3 weeks camping in UT wins.....

[Kfamr]

Gina, how about you let me take your place in Utah and you can go to the meeting. ;)


Utah is awesome. I'd def. choose 3 weeks of staying there.

[sandragonfly]

3 weeks, two problems.. can my leg handle? and haven't found any cat-sitters yet. (it's impossible to have just one or two same cat-sitters for 13 cats in 3 weeks..)

2 days: no problem. :D

well, what I'm thinking is...yep, go camping but just for a week...then home, greet my furchildren and hit for BBQ the next day..?

*..mumbles..*

kay, sure.. take over my two last weeks but wouldn't three sonically challenged families make you insane? ;)

[NoahsMommy]

KELLY KOUNTDOWN: 1 MONTH AWAY!!!!! (30 DAYS!!!)

YIPPEE!!!!! :D :D :D

[gini]

WHAT???:o :o :o

What BBQ?:D :D :D

[popcornbird]

Pssst... I know its odd for a Californian to pray for no rain during the summer months........BUT......

....You might just have to this year. So don't forget to do that. ;)

Hope you all have a great time!

[gini]

I think we could all deal with rain - it could become an indoor BBQ.

It is the earthquakes that would be an added attraction I wasn't planning on.

[sandragonfly]

posted by noahsmommy
KELLY KOUNTDOWN: 1 MONTH AWAY!!!!! (30 DAYS!!!)

thank goodness.. so I still have time to make a decision.. :D :D :p

[slick]

http://travelcanada.sympatico.msn.ca/Home/ContentPosting.aspx?contentid=c5d02df7980a49d2af33 10d8caded579&show=True&number=5&showbyline=False&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc

Hey...Venice Beach turns 100. Can we go there??? Huh??? Please?? Can we??? :D :D

[gini]

Slick, will you be requesting onion rings with that request?:D :D

[sandragonfly]

lol onion rings... you people can be so funny!

anyway...yay, now I know what I wanna to do. hate being so indecisive.. "oh wait..this would be better.." ..."no! that then would be better.." etc, etc.. :rolleyes: :p

I've picked.....three weeks camping in utah! I thought more about my crayola, since this is no-dog BBQ, my service dog isn't exactly welcomed so he'd have to stay home with somesitter. but how often I've been leaving him by being in hospitals and unexercise him a lot lately due to our illnesses. and that we're getting better, I hope this three weeks of adventure would be a great pay off for him!! (and me too...yea!) I know he, my dear needs this badly. :)

you guys, I know you'll still have a blast down there without me.. ;) sorry to not meet some of you people this year. :( I guess I'll 'meet' you in coming pictures.

ps, slick anothers, keep practicing fingerspelling until next time! :p

[slick]

ps, slick anothers, keep practicing fingerspelling until next time!
You bet I will. Sorry you can't make it, but seeing your reasons, I think you've made the right decision. Crayola needs you right now.....enjoy the camping trip.

[NoahsMommy]

KELLY KOUNTDOWN: 28 DAYS!!!!

YIPPEE!!! :D

[RICHARD]

The Richard Rundown....


dudes and dudettes!!

Yesterday I drove into Lost Angeles and the day was fricking BEAUTIFUL.....not to hot, just perfect....no smog and the skyline to the city was looking very 'angelic'. The sky was perfect and the
there were a few straggling clouds on the horizon...

People were out en mass and you could tell that it was a perfect day....

I love Los Angeles.....


If the weather holds for all of July........EVeryone is in for a treat!

[gini]

Yes, it was a beautiful day in Los Angeles - and we have another just like it today.

Now, I want you all to ask Richard this question!!!

HOW - I ASK YOU HOW???? could you get yourself kicked out of Costco???

Go ahead - ask him!!:D :D :D

Cute! Richard - "cute" in sequins!;) ;)

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by gini
Now, I want you all to ask Richard this question!!!

HOW - I ASK YOU HOW???? could you get yourself kicked out of Costco???

;) ;) [/B]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.......

First of all,
Costco is a HUGE bulk store....everything is sold in volume...you can buy cases of soda, blocks of cheese (talk about constipation!!) and tons of other stuff....There are people giving free samples on every aisle of the store....

You do need a membership card to enter and purchase....but it's safe to say that you could walk about this store and gain about 50 pounds on the freebies.....

Now, how to get tossed out of the store, while purchasing stuff for the BBQ?????


ask nicely, and I'll tell............

[slick]

ask nicely, and I'll tell............
Does it have anything to do with fondling the melons....or perhaps a hot weenie ;) :D

I'm a member of Costco up here but only shop there abuot 3 times a year. I just can't get over the fact that you guys can go down the toilet paper aisle, up the juice aisle, then turn around and go down the booze aisle!! You gotta love the States.:D

[lbaker]

OK ladies, we are alllll going to wear shorts with "CUTE" written across our butts in sequins. OK Karen, you are excused only if Aaron wears the sequins :eek: :p * sorry, it just had to be said *

[sandragonfly]

posted by slick
...enjoy the camping trip.
thank you... enjoy yourselves too. make sure you won't 'slush' yourself down there. ;)

The BBQ Picture Day, I'll be seeing ya there!

[gini]

Girls, girls, girls...............you are giving my BBQ a bad name.

I am not "wearing" cute on ANY part of my body!

[slick]

OK ladies, we are alllll going to wear shorts with "CUTE" written across our butts in sequins.
I'm with you on this one Laurie. :D :D Richard will "crack" up.....:D :D

I am not "wearing" cute on ANY part of my body!
AWWW, come on Gini, no and's, if's or butt's about it...I need to get a picture under the sign like I did last year....

Forgive me....I'm very silly today... :D :D

[dukedogsmom]

I want to be there so bad! Maybe next year. Let's see, I've got Ohio in May and California in July. Also want to go to the UK if we can get it arranged. Anyone know a rich single man for me??

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.


I've picked.....three weeks camping in utah! I thought more about my crayola, since this is no-dog BBQ, my service dog isn't exactly welcomed so he'd have to stay home with somesitter. but how often I've been leaving him by being in hospitals and unexercise him a lot lately due to our illnesses. and that we're getting better, I hope this three weeks of adventure would be a great pay off for him!! (and me too...yea!) I know he, my dear needs this badly. :)


Where in Utah are you going camping? Have fun, there's lots of nice places to camp here.

[wolflady]

Originally posted by lbaker
OK ladies, we are alllll going to wear shorts with "CUTE" written across our butts in sequins. OK Karen, you are excused only if Aaron wears the sequins :eek: :p * sorry, it just had to be said *

LOL LOL LOL

I do have a pair of shorts from my college days that says: "March Hard" across the butt.

Perhaps we could get pink shorts with pink glittery sequins to spell out the word "Cute"!! :p

LOL

[RICHARD]

The Richard Rundown....
another beautiful day here.....

The skyline from the parking structure is fantastic....the wind was a cool breeze outta the east....

perfect BBQ weather

[slick]

22 more sleeps for me!! :D :D
It's getting so bad that I'm having trouble concentrating on work now.....:rolleyes: :D

Richard, you'd better make sure you put in a special request to keep those quakes at bay......

[AmberLee]

Is there a rough nose count yet? I could've sworn someone said there'd be 40 or so at the BBQ, but KAK says the latest count is in the mid-20s. Who is keeping up with this??? (Well, since I threw my temper tantrum... :o :rolleyes: :p )

[sandragonfly]

posted by wolf_q Where in Utah are you going camping? Have fun, there's lots of nice places to camp here.

amy! I kept on forgetting you're from utah! I always see you with or replying to kayann so I thought you were more likely far and far away in east.. :rolleyes: :)

bryce canyon is where I'm going!!! :D first time in utah...heard it's so beautiful, huh? bet it's one of your favorites... :)

[slick]

Originally posted by AmberLee
Is there a rough nose count yet? I could've sworn someone said there'd be 40 or so at the BBQ, but KAK says the latest count is in the mid-20s.
Well, I'm sure Mz Gini will chime in here at some point but mid-20's sounds about right. I don't know if that number includes the two mystery guests or not.

It's going to be some partee, filled with lots of laughter and fun. Rascal will be fine, but poor Annie and Emma.....I sure hope they make their presence known.

[gini]

Good morning...............and it is another beautiful sunny day here
in So Cal.

It is hard to imagine that my garage, basement, was flooding just a few months ago.

The head count is: 20 - 22 Pet Talkers & family
Plus my own guests 6 - 7

I haven't heard from Amy (WolfQ) - I am not sure if she is attending.

[NoahsMommy]

KELLY KOUNTDOWN: 24 DAYS!!!

[RICHARD]

The Richard Rundown....

Well the weather is still nice down here.......as a matter of fact we were on the roof of the parking structure lighting fires and the city was in all it's glory.....


simple amazing.

[gini]

Uh, Richard, why are you on top of a parking structure

LIGHTING FIRES?:o

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by gini
Uh, Richard, why are you on top of a parking structure

LIGHTING FIRES?:o

We have to certify every four years by taking a fire/evacuation/safety class.....the 'graduation' is using a fire extinguisher to cmother a fire the teacher lights.....

we were on the roof practicing......did I ever tell you I work in Los Angeles because living there is too much fun???


On of my all-time favorite rock and roll names for a band is
Porno for Pyros.....


P.S. I thought I saw your house from there.


:D

[lbaker]

Zippy *bless her heart* had a thread starter a few years back called "Bathing Bunnies". I always thought that would be a great name for a rock band :rolleyes: :D

[slick]

OMD Laurie, 3 weeks from today we will be waking up on a sunny Calli morning and smelling the coffee and Baileys. :) :)

Richard, I was going to say something about a hose and a nozzle, but I think I'll leave that one alone for now. :D :D

Kelly....everytime you post a KKD, my insides twitterpate.

I just cant wait....I just can't wait....I just can't wait!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
Bryce canyon is where I'm going!!! :D first time in utah...heard it's so beautiful, huh? bet it's one of your favorites... :)

You are going to BRYCE ?? Oh my , that is the most wonderful place on earth!! We visited that in 1984. Our lodge was right on the edge! We walked all the way down into the canyon! WOW, I am jealous!!

[Uabassoon]

I'm ready to get out of this 110+ degree weather! Please say that the weather there is much more comfortable!

[gini]

Current So. Calif. weather

73 degrees and sunny:) :)

[Uabassoon]

73 degrees and sunny

73 :eek: That's exciting! Don't think we are freaks when you see us desert folk dressed in long sleeves!

[NoahsMommy]

I've started shopping for snacks for my houseguests...I'm so excited!!!!

YIPPEE!!!

[gini]

Weather report:

77 degrees and SUNNY!

[sandragonfly]

posted by maya & inka's mommy You are going to BRYCE?? Oh my, that is the most wonderful place on earth!! We visited that in 1984. Our lodge was right on the edge! We walked all the way down into the canyon! WOW, I am jealous!!
1984?? I wasn't born yet! :eek:

;) ;) ;) then I can't wait!! :D

how could I almost decline three weeks... :rolleyes: :)

[slick]

See the Thursday thread.....Richard is practicing al-red-ee.......

[RICHARD]

I had a secret attendee going but he can't make it.....

But he sent this message.


"It will be the mother of all barbeques....":confused:

[slick]

:D :D LOL When I first started reading your post, Richard, I thought maybe your Mom was going to attend.....

[lbaker]

You have a "he"?? And now he isn't attending :( Does Horton hear a Who He? Did we scare him off? Drat drat drat... What if we promise not to wear tight shorts with "CUTE" written across the butt in sequins ;)

[gini]

Well Laurie, I tried on some of those sequin pants and when I wear them they say "cue" or "cut"................

Hey it is BBQ shopping day............off to get all of the paper goods.

What color would you like? We had a vote for hot pink
and I think Zip wanted bright blue..................I will have to see what they have...............would you like to go with me?

[slick]

Oh, I'll come along. Let's see now, if I hurry I can catch the 10am flight and be there just after Noon. :D

Colour? I vote for orange

PSSSTTT!!! Don't forget to get a couple of the 24-mega roll packs of toilet paper....or should we bring our own???:confused: :eek: :D

"Ah yes, Mr. Customs Occifer...it's only toilet paper. Why? Well you see, sir, it's a Pet Talk meeting and we're having some chili the night before...and....well....wait a minute...what are you doing? Give that back! butt....butt....we need it.....":D

[gini]

Why hasn't teleportation been perfected yet?

Would love to have some company on the shopping trip.

Orange - hmm - will have to see what's available.

[slick]

I just had a thought.....

We don't have any entertainment....not that we can't entertain ourselves by just looking at each other....:D

...but wouldn't it be great if we could get Richard to sing

The Batonga Wonga Blues ?????

I wonder if a dollar bill would fit down those "cute" pants :confused: :eek: :D :p

OMD....someone's GOT to get that on video.....;) ;)

[RICHARD]

lol,

My mom was invited to the BBQ.......I made sure she had other plans for THAT day....

Actually, MY guest is in jail in Iraq.......

You have already seen him in his "shorts"...

[Edwina's Secretary]

This is a task I do NOT like to do. Don is much better at it. However, right now I have the time to do so.....

I tend to mess it up (according to Don...;) ) so I thought I would be careful yesterday.

I pick up the grocery list and saw two coupons on the counter (I never used a coupon until I met Don)....so I figured that meant I was suppose to get those items.

Baffled....nonethless I bought the package of Mega rolls of toilet paper and the box of butt wipes.

I put them in his bag (along with...once again the WRONG deodorant...)

It seemed those coupons had been in the newpaper and he tossed them aside before a quick read of the front page.

So... I can supply the Mega rolls and butt wipes if you really need them.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
box of butt wipes.



I thought you said "Box the Buttwipe".....

And I wondered if you were still mad at me.:confused:

[gini]

Sara, do you recall that last year it was a joke about..............

"How many rolls of toilet paper do we need for a Pet Talk BBQ?"

You had better bring the toilet paper along with you!:p :p

[NoahsMommy]

You guys are too funny!! ;)

Gini, if you EVER need a shopping companion, call me!! I'm ALWAYS up for shopping!! :D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
You guys are too funny!! ;)



I'll tie my hands behind my back and you can Box the A Wipe too!!;)

[gini]

Richard you are a type A?? Hmmm.:D :D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by gini
Richard you are a type A?? Hmmm.:D :D


I only see these people once a year.....what would you say if they went home and said the BBQ wasn't exciting?:p

[luckies4me]

OK, I still plan on going. What day is it again? I just asked for the time off for work, and SHOULD have enough money to take the train down there. I will be bringing *one* guest, and after the barbecue he and I will be driving back to Oregon together. :) So please pray I get the time off! I REALLY want to meet all of you, and it would be nice to see my family again. :D

[RICHARD]

Big banger bid beaten

A bid to grill the world's largest sausage failed after gale force gusts put paid to attempts to light a giant barbecue.

Eighty cooks from Leipzig in Germany had created a 333 metre long sausage that required 294 grills laid end to end to cook it.

But after the first few grills had been lit the strong winds scattered the burning charcoal, causing the risk of a fire, and forcing the cooks to call off the world record attempt.

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

Ladies and Gentlemen....

Start your jokes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[slick]

14 more sleeps......God only knows how much we all need this.

Richard, usually I'd have a wild comeback, but just don't have it in me at this time. Give me a few days and a few slushies and I won't let you down.;)

[lbaker]

I actually started packing last night. So far I have 3 books packed :rolleyes: One for this person, one for that, and the other for a special someone else :p Clothes? I don't need no stinkin' clothes :o

[slick]

Clothes? I don't need no stinkin' clothes
......or shoes......I'll either be in sandles, runners, or barefoot.

My girls and I are packing really light this year as well, that is, unless we are making a trip to the local firehouse....;) :D

[lbaker]

*smacks hands over mouth* :eek: :eek: :o :D

[slick]

Originally posted by lbaker
*smacks hands over mouth* :eek: :eek: :o :D
chicken....:D

[lbaker]

turkey.... :D

[slick]

Well, at least I'm not a 333 metre long sausage....turkeys have breasts.....:eek: :D

[gini]

"Girls....girls" stop!!:D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

And this is over the internet! What in the world are these two like when you get them together in person? :eek: ;) :D Can't wait to find out! :D

[gini]

Debbie, you haven't lived (an insane life) until you have Laurie, Slick, Tonya and Richard in your kitchen making lemonade.

:p :p

[lbaker]

All the while being coached by Mario while he's hanging from Gini's chandelier :D

[slick]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
And this is over the internet! What in the world are these two like when you get them together in person? :eek: ;) :D Can't wait to find out! :D
...like Gini said....get all of us in a room together and all we have to do is look at each other........ :D :D :D

[lbaker]

"Here's lookin' at you kid".... kisskisshug :D

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by gini
Debbie, you haven't lived (an insane life) until you have Laurie, Slick, Tonya and Richard in your kitchen making lemonade.

:p :p

Or slicing eggs?:o

[lbaker]

Or searching for the broom? :o :eek: ;)

[slick]

Or making breakfast for Richard. :D

Originally posted by lbaker
Or searching for the broom? :o :eek: ;)
How many Pet Talker's does it take to sweep Gini's floor?? :confused: :D

[luckies4me]

Is anyone going to reply???

[sandragonfly]

posted by luckies4me
Is anyone going to reply???

I will so. :) I'm not going but it's on a saturday, july 16th and I think it starts around noon.

guess they're too busy wiping their butts.. and thinking they're giving us laughs. :rolleyes: :p

[gini]

Luckie's I will be happy to respond to you, but at the moment I am up to my ears in work.

Anyone else have any questions? Please feel free to p/m me and I will respond just as soon as I can.

I think all information about the BBQ should come from me directly as it is being held at my home.

Thanks!!

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by luckies4me
OK, I still plan on going. What day is it again? I just asked for the time off for work, and SHOULD have enough money to take the train down there. I will be bringing *one* guest, and after the barbecue he and I will be driving back to Oregon together. :) So please pray I get the time off! I REALLY want to meet all of you, and it would be nice to see my family again. :D

Its Saturday, July 16th. :)

[sandragonfly]

eh...I'm glad I'm not going. I only wanted to help because nobody was responding, especially you, gini have to others.

I don't know why you people can be so rude. this site isn't as sweet as you think it is. I don't think I should say anything more.

this is just a happy place. :)

[Edwina's Secretary]

Ya know....... the very first post on this thread list the date. So that took me.....one click of the mouse?????

[slick]

Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
eh...I'm glad I'm not going. I only wanted to help because nobody was responding, especially you, gini have to others. I don't know why you people can be so rude. this site isn't as sweet as you think it is. I don't think I should say anything more. OK, I've tried to hold my tongue, but I can't any longer. Gini was NOT being rude in her post at all, she was merely stating a fact that if anyone wants some information, she should provide it. After all, it's at HER home, so who better to provide the info???? You have NO right to call us rude, especially Gini. Yes, maybe it's a good thing that you are staying away if you feel that way. OK, I'm done before I say something that will get me kicked off this board. :mad:

[sandragonfly]

slick, I'm sorry you had to bring me back to this.

yes, I see gini was stating the fact but after I only wanted answer cass's question? this BBQ isn't a secret and the date was posted a long time ago then cass only needed a one simple answer she has been waiting for two/three days and then it's like gini was saying I shouldn't help. it was just a bit harsh for me.

why harsh? "I don't think I shouldn't say anything more" was where I wanted to stop but you spitted it out so I'll spit out the truth now. I've been holding this for too long anyway.

as for gini, have never responsed to my PMs about a month and half or so ago and ever about needing her shoulder while I was in the hospital and you don't consider it a bit rude at all? then she was telling us to 'feel free'... she knows.

and I got two PMs from two people, said that I should not be going to the BBQ awhile ago. also there's a couple of others who have said bad things to/about me. all of them are posting as well as in here. so the truth, I'm not being invited. why? do I understand why? no.

sorry guys if I have pointed at some of you by saying "you people" but I didn't want to say the names, making them look bad is last thing I needed. just that a few of you here know what we are/I'm talking about. you see, cass, maya&inky and many others wouldn't take this personally, get upset at me, etc., but you did, slick...before you could ask, and I wonder why.

I don't know what this woman's problem is as she's the one who has all this started and made me look bad without having me say a word to anybody else then I just got tired of trying to be nice, waiting for their p/m responses before. I don't understand why I'm treated like this at all. you always can stick with your friends but I have known the truths. I beg this not to continue in here...that's why PM system are invented. I can't care if others don't.

thank you.

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
Ya know....... the very first post on this thread list the date. So that took me.....one click of the mouse?????

I'm sorry but things here were constantly changing and I didn't have the time to wade through 20+ pages of posts. I work constantly and rarely have time for the internet anymore. :( Pretty much I was just wondering if anything had changed or not. :)

[luckies4me]

Also, I am sorry to cause commotion, that was not my intent. Gina, I am sorry you felt hurt. People here just get caught up in certain things LOL. It takes awhile to get used to, especially since most of the members are older than I and at times I find it hard to relate to the things they are saying. :p

Gini, thanks for responding. I know people get busy and it takes awhile. I was just trying to hurry because I wanted to make sure I put the correct date on my time off slip, hehe. :o :p :D

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
just that a few of you here know what we are/I'm talking about. you see, cass, maya&inky and many others wouldn't take this personally, get upset at me, etc., but you did, slick...before you could ask, and I wonder why.

How do you know Slick was the only one upset at you? She was just the only one that expressed it. Gini is one of her best friends. If someone called my best friend rude, I'd be annoyed too. I don't see in one single place where Gini even made it sound like you shouldn't help -- you told Cass the date, and then Gini said explained that she couldn't answer because she is busy working, and people can PM her if they want answers and she will reply when she can --- How is this directly related to you? I thought your comment about them "wiping their butts" was alot more rude...If Gini was rude to you in PMs, it's irrelevant. Sorry to continue an argument, but now you're talking to one of MY friends.



Wish I could make it. :( I might make it there next year, if there's another meeting? I'll be entering my pup in the first LA or Gonzales NALC show I can get him/her in to -- hopefully it'll be around the same time as the meeting. I'm going to go on the NALC site and check next year's dates, see if they are up yet. Then again, I may have to work so it may just be my handler going down there -- I'm not sure she'd like to go to a meeting. :p But it'd be great if I could make it. Slick always tells me what fun you guys have and it sounds like such a good time. Maybe Slick and I can fly down together next year.

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
but now you're talking to one of MY friends.
And one of my friends as well. Watch it Gina!!! Gini and Slick are both senior members (meaning, in length here at PT) and MUCH loved. Please don't be saying such untrue things when you don't know the situation.

I didn't see Gina's post because...well, I don't ever see her posts. I would have posted sooner, Slick. ((hugs))


Originally posted by wolfsoul
Wish I could make it. :( I might make it there next year, if there's another meeting? I'll be entering my pup in the first LA or Gonzales NALC show I can get him/her in to -- hopefully it'll be around the same time as the meeting. I'm going to go on the NALC site and check next year's dates, see if they are up yet. Then again, I may have to work so it may just be my handler going down there -- I'm not sure she'd like to go to a meeting. :p But it'd be great if I could make it. Slick always tells me what fun you guys have and it sounds like such a good time. Maybe Slick and I can fly down together next year. [/B]

It'd be SO great if you could make it next year!! LOTS of luck at the show!!! How exciting? Have you done this before???

Hopefully there will be another next year...assuming the attitudes haven't totally put Gini off. :( :( :(

(((((((((Hugs for Gini and Slick))))))))))

OK...NO MORE ATTITUDES allowed in this thread. Have an attitude? GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!!!

[NoahsMommy]

OK, time to get this thread happy again!!! ;)

Kelly Kountdown:17 more days!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Richard? Can we have your full report??

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy

It'd be SO great if you could make it next year!! LOTS of luck at the show!!! How exciting? Have you done this before???
[/B]
Thanks! :) Nope, I haven't had any experience in conformation, really --- I don't even have my catahoula pup yet! Not until next year! But I work at a grooming parlour and my boss and one co-worker are very into showing and other dog sports, and I'm learning alot from them. In fact, my boss is taking me to a dog show this weekend! I'm very excited -- going to shows is such a great learning experience. I can't wait to get involved. :)

[slick]

OK everyone, just calm down. I think this is really between me and Gina, and I fully intend on PM'ing her to explain my attitude. Jordan and Kelly, you can expect PM's too. Just let me feed the kitties first....they've been starving all day....:D

I'm sorry that my post caused an uproar. Yes, let's keep this a happy thread. Kelly, I'm wearing something all pink and sparkly to the BBQ.....:D

L4M: you are an innocent bystander here. You merely asked a very valid question. Don't feel bad.

[gini]

slips in.........looks around...........phew, it is safe to be in this thread again! It would make me cry to have to delete it.:D :D

[luckies4me]

17 days! :eek: Why do I feel as if I need to rush? LOL! WOW, can you believe it? I BETTER get the time off work! It will be slow that week anyway since both our doctors are on vacation and we are having other doctors stand in for them. Please wish me luck, I really want to go! :D

Plus, I'm really excited about Disneyland too, even though I grew up across the street from it, LOL. It's been awhile. ;)

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by gini
slips in.........looks around...........phew, it is safe to be in this thread again! It would make me cry to have to delete it.:D :D

NO WAY!!! I'd hunt you down if you did that. :p I *kind of* know where you live, LOL.

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by slick
Jordan and Kelly, you can expect PM's too.
OR, how about I call you, and save you a PM? ;) I tried calling you yesterday anyways...lol.

[Logan]

If only you people know how jealous we "bystanders" are over your get together. Maybe there would be no harsh words. :(

I know this BBQ will be great fun and I only wish I could be right there, across the country, in person!!!!! :(

Please, be HAPPY, for the opportunity to meet up with so many wonderful friends!!!!! :)

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by slick
Kelly, I'm wearing something all pink and sparkly to the BBQ.....:D
REALLY?????? WOW!!! I'm feel very special and blessed!!

YAY!!!! :)

Hmmm....what am I going to wear???

[sandragonfly]

:confused: :confused: what on the earth did I deserve all of these? ¿O_o..

cass, don't apologize, it was because of me.

ok, you can believe whatever you want because she's one of your friend and I respect that, totally. I guess there's nothing I can do about that now..but remember I never said or thought gini was a bad person at all. people just can be rude when they don't reply, cut me off or sending me awful messages. I can be rude sometimes too when I have a big heart sometimes.

I'm sorry that you can't accept I've been hurt and shouldn't have shared and made this worse..too much devastation. ..:confused:

[shais_mom]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[slick]

Originally posted by shais_mom
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Not to worry Staci....Chauncey says....

All is well in the garden... ;)

[lbaker]

All is definately well in the garden but just watch out for that viper in the bushes. See you guys in a few weeks. Before anyone gets their britches in a knot over that statement, and needs to wipe their own little butts, I was referring to me. I can be mean as a snake when someone messes with my friends or me.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by lbaker
I can be mean as a snake when someone messes with my friends or me.

Hmmm....mental note to self, don't ever get on Laurie's bad side. ;) :D

Logan, I really really really wish you could make it too. It's been so crazy around here that I haven't even had a chance to really start getting excited about this trip. Hopefully this weekend will go smoothly and the new motorhome will start settling in and things can start to get a little normal around here so I can start thinking about other things - and start getting excited about them!

I can't believe the date is getting so close! Yeee haaa!!! :D

[catland]

so today my husband asked....

"What are we going to be doing for 4 days? Is there something planed as a group for these days?"

What should I tell him. ;) :eek:

[wolflady]

Originally posted by catland
so today my husband asked....

"What are we going to be doing for 4 days? Is there something planed as a group for these days?"

What should I tell him. ;) :eek:


Your husband is coming? My husband will be very happy to hear that...LOL :) Tell him, the men sit and listen while all of the woman get chatty! Ha ha ha....no really...it's a lot of fun. He'll have a good time. Good food, good friends, good wine...slick's irish cream...:) and of course...good fun! :D

**hugs**

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Terry asked the same thing - what is it with these guys? :rolleyes: ;) :D

Tell him we're all just going to sit around and stare at each other. ;) :D :p :D Terry wasn't amused when I told him that. :rolleyes: ;) :D :D

[robinh]

I am so jealous. I was going to try to come, but finances just won't allow it. I even had a place to stay out there - Oh well.
:(

Everyone take lots of pictures.

[gini]

I have p/m'd Cass and Julie (catland) - with a promise that there is so much laughter there is no way they cannot have a good time.

Robinh - wish you could attend as well. It is truly a lot to ask anyone to travel all the way to California - get a hotel room and all of the other expenses - just to attend a Saturday BBQ.

I just wish you all could know how truly honored I am to be able to host this Pet Talk event.

(reminder: gotta warn the neighbors):D :D

[catland]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Tell him we're all just going to sit around and stare at each other. ;) :D :p :D Terry wasn't amused when I told him that. :rolleyes: ;) :D :D

mine asked if he was going to have to sit through a slide show of everyone's cats.:p

It is nice to know that there will be other significant others there. They can keep each other amused while we stare at each other.:D

[gini]

A slide show of everyone's animals!

What a great idea!:D :D :D

Here's Fluffy as a kitten...............
Here's Fluffy as a teenager
Here's Fluffy as a grownup
Here's Fluffy with her kittens

Here's Bozo as a mere pup
Here's Bozo chewing on my shoes
Here's Bozo at the vets
Here's Bozo playing in his pool
Here's Bozo with his toys...............

Yup - 20- or so Pet Talkers times how many slides each..............??
we should be done by Sunday morning!:p :p (the following week)

[lbaker]

Here's Gurl
Here's Gurl shedding her skin
Here's Gurl eating her rat

:eek: :p ;)

[slick]

Here's the pics of last year's BBQ
slick after one slushie
slick after two slushies
slick after threee slushies
picking slick up off the ground... :D ;) :eek:

[catland]

Originally posted by slick
Here's the pics of last year's BBQ
slick after one slushie
slick after two slushies
slick after threee slushies
picking slick up off the ground... :D ;) :eek:


(note to self - bring camera)

[slick]

They can keep each other amused
That's for sure.....Richard will show them all how to become "easily amused!" :D

Julie, so excited that you are attending. **doing the happy dance**

Logan and Robinh: Never fear...maybe one day we can all venture over to your side of the world. :)

[sandragonfly]

ugh...I'm sorry I'm no senior member.

I reread my posts, realized I could misunderstood people with my comments to slick with "this woman who started all", I was not talking about slick. and again, wanted to clarify this -- I was not only pointing at gini. I got a PM that I should back off since I was not going right after I answered cass's question. :confused: I had no idea what I did do to this person, we never talked with each other except posting in each other threads not a while ago.

hmm, I liked the word, viper...yeah, we some should watch out for vipers. vipers usually snap at others for no reason. they can be so sly.

I'll leave this thread now so I'd not keep bringing this thread down.

[aly]

Gina,

Surely telling someone the date of the gathering was not out of line at all. It is public information for all to read right here in this thread. That person who pm'd you must either have been having a bad day or must be a really unhappy person. Don't let it get you down. Cass shouldn't have had to wait 2 days for a response to her question and I was tempted to answer her myself (glad I didn't now :o).

I know this thread is none of my business since I'm not going, but I didn't think Gina should feel bad because she answered Cass' question. Oh, but Gina, I did think your other comment (about the butt wiping) was out of line :o So maybe that is why some had a negative reaction to the post?

Just trying to help from a neutral point of view!

[sandragonfly]

aly, that wasn't the first PM from her. she kept on p/emailing me and I asked her to leave me alone. as well as who she befriends with others and these who have been talking, harssing me. I haven't let them pull me down (almost two months now) but I got fed up.

yeah, "wiping butts" probably was the reason but I joked because everybody has been joking about it. and to be honest, "they think they're giving us laughs" was out of my pity (em, I hope I'm using right word) because of my questions/PMs hasn't been answered either in this thread until a week or so later while the thread has fired away and mostly because of the PMs/emails I've been getting from BBQ pet talkers. and they ignored cass, continued on laughing(talking/joking)..it can be annoyed.

I'm sorry if it was because of my joke but slick, jordan, kelly, laurie still had no right to 'throw slushies' at me especially not after I've said A word to them (except "please leave me alone"), in here or out of this site. I wish but I guess I'll never know what their (and gini's) problem is.

thank you aly for making this a little bit lighter.

[lbaker]

Why on earth would we waste a slushie :confused:

[gini]

A viper? Isn't that a car - a Dodge Viper?

Or maybe that is what you clean your windshield with -
a viper.

I wasn't around much today BECAUSEEEEEE - I was doing some things for the BBQ! Almost ready.

[luckies4me]

Hi everyone!!! I moved into MY new apartment last night!!! :D I'm gonna take photos soon if you all don't mind. heh. Sorry but I had to tell someone about it. LOL! :D

Slushies? Feel free to throw them at me, just make sure they land in my mouth. :D

[AmberLee]

Originally posted by catland
mine asked if he was going to have to sit through a slide show of everyone's cats.:....:D


Whoohoo, sounds good to me!

[Randi]

I thought I better get outta here - G. W. Bush is coming to Copenhagen on the 5th!! :eek: So I've gone and done it, yes indeed, I've booked the ticket to ...
.
.
.
.
... sunny California! :cool: 6th of July is the fatal date, and I’ll be staying all of two weeks. (it will probably seem like much longer, Sara!)

I’ll be arriving about 17.00 hours in SNA , worn out - but hopefully avoiding too many discussions with the customs etc. :eek: When I've had a good nights sleep, don’t be surprized if I get an unhealthy urge to wander downtown and mingle with the natives. I may even be able to force a couple of drinks down my parched throat.

Lock up your children, restock the bar, whatever you do, you can't stop me now!

Well that’s it – you have been warned! ;) I'm so looking forward to meeting you all!! :D

[lbaker]

I'm familiar with John Wayne airport, and LAX.. where the heck is SNA? What is SNA? I'm pretty good with acronyms but don't want to start speculating about that one :o It just may get me in more trouble ;)
Love,
Viper Woman

[Randi]

Laurie, it's Santa Ana. :)

[lbaker]

OMD, I just did a search and look what I found :eek: SANTA ANA WINDS "those hot dry [winds] that come down through the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands' necks. Anything can happen." :eek: :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

SNA is also known as John Wayne Airport or Orange County Airport (it can be very confusing because different airlines use different names so I never know where to look on the monitor.)

It is behind the Orange Curtain!!!!