Third Annual California BBQ!!!

[gini]

Staci - Fire Engine Co. #29 on its way - to your rescue!!:D

[Barbara]

Coming home from work I thought I checked whether Randi and Karen (the Euro team) arrived safely and thought they are maybe to tired- but no- good news from everywhere:)

Thanks Sus- I am sure Randi and Fister will have a purr-and-sleep fest.:)

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by gini
Staci - Fire Engine Co. #29 on its way - to your rescue!!:D



YYYEEEAAA make sure you send the one that WATCHED the truck! ;)
well - Capt Finn can come too so he can watch the truck this time! ;)
he he he


MY LUGGAGE MADE IT!!!!


so far the only fatality is a broken candle jar - but it can still be burned it think!

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by gini
Staci - Fire Engine Co. #29 on its way - to your rescue!!:D

Her tarot reading said she'd be rescued....


I will try and get my pictures posted this evening.

[gini]

Thoughts about your signature Staci (under your picture)........................

Yes, California lets a lot "IN"......

but we never let anything get "OUT"

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by gini
Thoughts about your signature Staci (under your picture)........................

Yes, California lets a lot "IN"......

but we never let anything get "OUT"


lmao!!

[Freckles]

Originally posted by slick
Hmmmm, the 2nd annual BBQ thread had 653 posts and 11,447 views. This year's so far is 2300 and the month isn't even over yet.
3rd Annual BBQ thread currently at 1257 posts and 25,608 views!:)

[Edwina's Secretary]

I posted my photos here..... Invasion (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84291)

[zippy-kat]

Eeeee! I love this picture (albeit a bit blurry) of little "Donut" (aka Micah) -- he's all packed and ready to go!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p20e4d06df07dfcf068dc4bff4820752c/f329b54f.jpg


The rest of the pics are here:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/index.html?id=2123424831

[RedHedd]

OMG Those pics are great, but this one had my LOL! I think even my neighbors were wondering ....
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/pbc830686d4b14d9ae2061a815699aa55/f329b3d2.jpg
RICHARD! You're TOO funny! :D

[NoahsMommy]

Great pictures, Tonya!!!

*sniff*
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p0a68484702d1f40c6115da94cb1012d9/f329b3b0.jpg

Did you see this one of you and I that Staci took??

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procsserv/F-oNWbNi2atjNPELe_Ybng

[Randi]

I had a good trip home, especially on the Air France over the "pond", I was lucky to get the 4 four seats in the middle to myself so I could lay down with 4 pillows and 4 blankets - except the middle armrest couldn't go up, but I managed to get reasonably comfy. :) However, waiting in Paris for about 3 hours nearly finished me off.

I rang the pension the minute I got back and Fister came an hour later. :) :) Of course, he had to go around and check everything out first, and he has been miawing loudly, telling me all sorts of things and just wouldn't leave me. :p When I went to bed after watching the news and having a quick meal, he stood there right in front of my face miawing and giving me headbumpies. All night long, he's been walking across my head back and forth - but I had a good sleep and Fister is happy :)

This trip has been one of my best ever - simply perfect!! :D

Sara and Don, thank you so much for inviting me to stay in your home, you have been absolutely wonderful!! I have seen SO many places and had a GREAT time!! :D

It was so nice to be able to spend a few days with Debbie, Terry and Karen in Laguna Niguel too, and Vickie came to visit the last day. :)

When I finish unpacking, I'll upload the pics - if I don't fall asleep, so until later .....

[gini]

Oh Randi, all of us are going to miss you and Karen too.

It was so special for all of us to give you a real hug instead of the cyber hugs we have been sending.

I am glad that you got home safely even though you are tired and that Fister is happy you are home too. I bet he really missed you.

Rascal sends headbumpies and Annie and Emma too.

Now we have to plot for next year............................

xxoo Gini

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
Eeeee! I love this picture (albeit a bit blurry) of little "Donut" (aka Micah) -- he's all packed and ready to go!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p20e4d06df07dfcf068dc4bff4820752c/f329b54f.jpg
Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! You need to have your bags checked BEFORE you get to the airport it seems!!!:D

What a great picture!:D

[gini]

I have a question for those who attended the BBQ.

Why am I finding little packages in my freezer that say "hold for Haz Mat - 2006?" What is in them? :D :D

[slick]

Originally posted by gini
I have a question for those who attended the BBQ. Why am I finding little packages in my freezer that say "hold for Haz Mat - 2006?" What is in them? :D :D
**puts hand over mouth**
masd a sjldk';as fjl;aksj :eek: :eek:

[catland]

Originally posted by Randi
When I went to bed after watching the news and having a quick meal, he stood there right in front of my face miawing and giving me headbumpies......


It was so fun to meet you Randi. You are so lucky. You got headbumpies. When I got home the only present my little darlings had for me was fleas.:eek: :eek:

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by slick
**puts hand over mouth**
masd a sjldk';as fjl;aksj :eek: :eek:

DITTO that! LOL LOL LOL

[catland]

Mruffruff (Mary) - this is for you.:D

From the local newspaper (The Oregonian)

just flew in from Dulles and boy are my jokes tired

In a bid to improve the flying experience, Independence Air has hired Dave George, 36, a stand-up comic, to tell jokes over the PA system at Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. Here are a few of the jokes he's told to waiting passengers:

Independence Air is paging customer Alycia Oaklander. Please be advised that I am over you. I have moved on. And I want my CDs back.

We'll be boarding today by SAT scores -- lowest scorers first, please.

We have an important announcement for all United and USAirways employees: Your anger management classes begin in five minutes...



Hoo boy, sounds like Dave needs some help. Luckily The Washington Post asked its readers to send in some new jokes that Dave could use. Some of our favorites:

Would the owner of a red and tan Boeing 737 please report to the tarmac? Your lights are on.

Attention, please. Could everyone just stop where they are and just shut up for one teeny little moment? I really like this song.

Attention, passengers: We've just been informed that a butterfly has flapped its wings in Brazil. So be prepared for flight delays.

Ladies and gentlemen, I regret to inform you that, due to an error by our baggage handling department, your luggage has accidentally been loaded aboard the same aircraft you will be traveling on. We apologize for the convenience.

Your attention, please: As a cost-cutting measure, this flight will be remotely piloted from India.

[mruffruff]

LOL!

I think I heard the one about the butterfly while I was waiting. Or maybe I just thought I did. So true.

I heard that Independence Air was fined for failing to do required pre flight check ups. A co-worker told me so I don't know if it's true. If they start doing them, they will have to delay flights another 2 hours, meaning that they will have NO schedule at all.

I did hear the comedian on the first flight. And a different one on the way back. They make the necessary safety pitches a little more interesting.

Mary

[Edwina's Secretary]

I just posted in Logan's thread about her visit with VermontCat... Imagine my surprise when Fister's little face appeared on my post! I quickly realized Randi had been signed on to PT from this computer.

I think I'll leave the post that way....:D :D :D

[shais_mom]

http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeoNWbNi2atks

250 CENSORED PICS to share!

[lbaker]

Last lost lamb checking in! Walked in the door (notice... not INTO the door) at midnight last night from the airport shuttle. Left San Diego at "ought a.m." yesterday. Dozen furkids met me at the door and it took a while to say a private hello to everyone. Emmitt and Moon wanted to let me sweat it out until this morning. Then they forgave me and snuggled. Ohhh the stories I have written in my journal but won't do it now.. too tired still. Just spoke with Slick on the phone but didn't get much talking done - we were giggling too much - My home is still standing and if anything, Jenny did her "zoom zoom zoom" and organized a major house cleaning. I'll have to leave home more often:D Gini, are you ready for THAT!!:eek: I'll try your number later my dear. I will never forget this last week.. thank you all... more later:cool:
Lauri
(here we go again.. I can't sign my signature L-A-U-R-I---EEE. Only Lauri. Drat, where does THAT come from??)
L

[gini]

AND NOW, I SHOUT OUT A GIANT

THANK YOU!!!

EVERYONE IS NOW BACK HOME SAFELY. MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!!

XXOO TO ALL OF YOU. GINI

[Randi]

At last - I’m awake, have uploaded the pictures AND Fister is letting me sit by the computer ... I said that too soon. :rolleyes: I’ll start posting the pictures from the visit with Gini and the BBQ, and do a separarte thread for Lauguna Niguel with Sara and Don.

I had the most wonderful trip to USA you can imagine, I can’t think of anything to complain about .... only that the jetlag hit me harder than I expected (9 hours diff.)

Saturday, a week before the BBQ, Sara and I drove to LA to visit Gini. To everyones? surprize, I got to meet both Rascal, Emma and Annie. :p As you have probably figured out, Rascal was the most sociable of them - and Gini was the wonderful lady I had expected. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/RandiatGinis.jpg
Rascal saying Hello.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/P7080088.jpg
Gini and Sara ready for LA.

Gini was the perfect tour guide and took us around to see all the interesting places, Rodeo Drive .... I left some of the pictures from this on Sara’s machine, will put them in later.

After that we had lunch at Shutters on Santa Monica beach - a great place and delicious food. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/GiniSarainfrontofshutters.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Giniatshutters.jpg
Gini having lunch

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/P7090090.jpg
Sara having lunch

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/GRSantaMonicabeach.jpg
Gini and me at Santa Monica beach

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/P7090093.jpg
Gini and Sara at Santa Monica beach

.... more tomorrow, I'll rezise them too. ;)

[Sus]

Although I've already had a preview of some of these pictures, I have been looking forward to viewing them again!:) They are so cool!:cool:

Santa Monica beach looks like a marvellous place! I don't think that I've ever seen that amount of sunshine on any photo ever. I love it! And I really love to be taken on this "Tour de Sunny California" by all of you BBQ participants... All I new about Santa Monica was that they have a famous race track there. (Wll, don't they??!) :)

Love,
Sus and Bella

[gini]

Good morning Sus..............yes, all of that California sunshine you can see. It is hard to believe that we just ended a season with the second most rainful in recorded history.

I am thinking that perhaps God loves the BBQ - because so far each year the weather has been perfect.

This weekend it is very hot and humid and uncomfortable.

Sus, I think you are thinking about Santa Anita racetrack that is indeed famous - it is in the Pasadena/Arcadia area of Los Angeles and quite a bit inland - near the foothills of the mountains. It is always fun to go there for a day.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Great pictures Randi.
I sure love that blue stemware in the lunch picture!
I bet Fister is thrilled to have you home.
Give him a head kiss from me if he allows, ok?
I'm so glad you had fun!!!:D

[Randi]

Thank you, MOFF! Yes, Fister is being very velcro, but at least I'm feeling back to normal today, I have really felt the jetlag this time!

On with the pictures ...

When you see this house from the street, you’d never imagine what was going on inside and in the back yard. :eek:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Ginishouse.jpg

Gini had managed to get quite a few PTalkers together for the 3rd Annual BBQ and we all had a lot of fun! :D Thank you!!

Everyone got to know each other a little better and had a great time. Don and Terry was BBQing chicken and everyone had brought something, so we all had some yummy food. :p Barbara and Koxka had sent wine and cava - uhmm!! Thank you so much! :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Don--Terry-BBQing.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Gini-Stacey-etc.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Amberllee-Karen---.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Zippy-Stacey--Karen.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Tonya--Sara.jpg

Richard was pouring slushies ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Everyone-partying.jpg

... but he also had time to sit down and entertain the guests

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Laura--Richard.jpg

more in next post ....

[Randi]

.... and judging from this picture, he had poured a lot of slushies.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Stacey-Richard.jpg

As the party proceeded, sirenes were heard and this Firetruck turned up. :eek:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Firetruck-1.jpg

... along with some handsome guys in uniforms. Phred had sent them. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Firebrigade.jpg

They soon were convinced to join the party ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Laurie--Fireman.jpg

... but Gini was running away.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Gini-running-away.jpg

Lut and Gini had made aprons for us all, so we didn’t get our clothes dirty - Thank you!! :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/PT-group.jpg

However, I know how to kick a glass of wine around ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Julies-pants.jpg

So Julie had to borrow a pair from Gini.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Dry-pants.jpg

[Randi]

Before the firebrigade left, they agreed to have a "few" photos taken ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/PTalkers--Firebrigade.jpg

... but we stayed on, partied some more and had a chat.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Prty-chat.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Sara-Julie-R--Karen.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Gini-Kelly--Tonya.jpg

It got wilder and wilder ....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Laurie--Vickie.jpg

... but some kept in touch with PT. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Gini-etc.jpg

Thank you for inviting me, I had a great time!! :D

[Barbara]

I thought after 100 party pictures I couldn't see anything new- but the pictures of the Slick-monster and the Laurie-monster ARE new:D :D :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by Barbara
I thought after 100 party pictures I couldn't see anything new- but the pictures of the Slick-monster and the Laurie-monster ARE new:D :D :D These are the ITT sisters. They were born at the last BBQ! See below::D

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

[Sus]

Originally posted by Randi
[B]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Laurie--Vickie.jpg




LOL!!!

You have some veeery interesting creatures in California!!! What species do these two belong to??? :D :D

And Gini - about race tracks: Thanks for clearing that up for me!

Love,
Sus and Bella

[gini]

Oh Randi, thanks for posting all of your wonderful pictures. I have already forwarded a few to my brother who lives and works in Brazil. The one with the firemen has his daughter and her roommate in it.

Now I will forward some to my other brother in Boston - he cannot believe that his sister is up to no good in Los Angeles:D
But, on second thought, he knows me pretty well.;)

[gini]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Laurie--Vickie.jpg

And can you believe that I actually let these two stay at my home???? One is known to run around on my street at 2:30 am - yelling "Mary - is that you?" The other spontaneously changes sheets.

[gini]

Yesterday, I was right in the middle of posting a long thank you and acknowledgement to everyone and my brother called long distance. I went to another site to help him with something - and lost the entire post! It was too long anyway:D

It is now a week after the BBQ and it is so quiet here. No firemen, no laughter, no signs, the kitchen is immaculate. What's wrong with this picture?:D

I have a lot of thanking to do............but most of all THANK YOU to everyone who traveled such great distances to be here.

RICHARD:Thank you for the pre-BBQ shopping. I am negotiating with Costco to see if they will allow you back in the store. Thanks for all of your huge help, incredible salsa, rice, beans, carnitas, tamales mixed with outrageous jokes every minute. And the bartending - how could any of us forget? Good slushies made by an expert! And also the tables and chairs.......great rental service!! (so where's the $$)

SLICK:Dear friend, did you ever stop? Thank you for the wonderful chili........the crab dip and the BAILEY'S! Your never ending support means the world to me. LES, so I will stop!

LAURIE:None of you have had a crab cake until you taste Laurie's. They are the best. Sweet friend, thanks for keeping me level as the plumbing overflowed and the neighbor yelled.
But most of all for keeping the laughter level a solid 10 all weekend. And don't try to sneak into town ever again!

SARA:For opening your home to Randi, Karen, Debbie and Terry - driving all of the way here loaded with a delicious salad, sausages, Randi's apple cake and wine.

DON AND TERRY:For tackling the BBQ for all of us. Special medals should go your way - that was a lot of chicken and sausages!

DEBBIE:I just loved having you here right in my own backyard. Did you get a pitcher of slushies - or a coke with just the right amount of ice cubes? I sure hope so!

KELLY:My newly adopted daughter who makes the best cake - better than - yes, it is true! However, I think Lindsey got fed the last few bites:D The fruit kabobs as always were a huge hit. And those lemon bars - my very favorite! Just having your sweet self here - would have been more than enough!

KAREN AND AARON:Do you have any idea Karen, how many people told me how pretty your are? Pretty and special. Thank you for that great artichoke appetizer and bread.......wish I had some of it today - but not a trace of a leftover. And California wine that you brought for everyone to enjoy. I love you both and hope we can get together for an in-between BBQ get together.

STACI:What an ordeal to get you here - and then get you back home. I hope it was all that you had hoped and you can muster up strength to come again next year. Word has it that you missed a few shops:D May I officially adopt you too so now I have triplets? TONYA, KELLY AND STACI!!!! Thank you for the special presents - and the kids LOVE their toys. I almost killed myself on one of the balls this morning - but I am used to it!:D

BARBARA: When Sara walked in with that beautiful bottle of wine I was dumbfounded. The next best thing would have been to have you here and I hope that this can happen. Thank you for the thoughtful present - and a chance to say hello to you.

KOXKA:That you would also send wine here with Debbie just made my day. Oh, how I wish that you could join us too.
Thank you - the thought and gifts just mean the world to me.

TRACEY AND AMBERLEE:Where do I start with you two?
Delicious cheese balls and sodas.......Richard and I were fighting over the cheese - but I think you missed that event. Toys for my children - Tracey you will laugh at this. I asked why in the world do they call these wonderful beds "condoms" - someone said "well just look at it" I took another look and laughed - Now I get it. Rascal has decided that BOTH are his but he hasn't figured out how to lay on both at once. I smile when I see the cat coasters and my floor is covered in little squares filled with something good - they have drool all over them.

MARY:I cannot think of a lovlier guest to arrive at my door at 2:30 am. You wanted an adventure - you got more than you bargained for! Did you notice that we put you right to work on Saturday? Thank you for the coffee and presents for everyone.
You are Mary aren't you?:D :D :D

TONYA:Ah yes, my first adopted daughter. Just as beautiful and sweet and intelligent and full of the devil as always.
Thank you for the very special bag of goodies - and all of your help and laughs! Did you notice that your gift bag disappeared?
I am no dummy!!

JULIE AND BYRON:So sorry that the projector broke down and the cat slide event didn't happen. Absolutely everyone here fell in love with the both of you. Julie, glad we could get to know each other so intimately immediately - bring the rest of your wash next time.......:D :D :D

LAURA AND ALEXAAnd now you know - we are all nuts.......and I was so happy that you both came to the BBQ.....and we had at least a little time to talk. It was just great having you here - everyone commented on how much they liked you both! Thank you for the yummy coffee too!

And last but by far, certainly not the least!

RANDI AND KAREN: To think that you both would fly all of this way just to attend an afternoon BBQ just brings tears to my eyes.
I knew I would - but I fell in love with both of you instantly.
Randi, I am so glad that we had some private time with Sara before the BBQ. I don't think I hugged you enough..........but I sure wanted to.

Karen, I hope I didn't embarrass you too much by asking you to "talk" in front of the firemen. They wanted to be sure that you really are Scottish.

You both brought so many presents that I would be here forever thanking you for each one. So I extend oneTHANK YOU.

Rascal, Annie and Emma thank you too...........I think this was good for them - they saw Rascal getting constant belly rubs and Annie had to get in the act - Emma realized they were still alive.........humans ARE good for something and she allowed herself to actually be seen.

Most of all I send huge Pet Talk hugs to each and every one of you................and gratitude and love to you for attending the Third Annual BBQ.

See you all next year.................I HOPE!! xxoo xxoo Gini

[Karen]

Meanwhile, back on the East Coast ...

Gini decided that, even though we couldn't be there, we could at least have a commemorative apron! We waited until the weather wasn't tooooo hot and humid for a furry little bunny to be outside, so today we finally got Paul to take the "photographic proof!"

We were there in spirit, anyway!

Thanks Lut and Gini for the wonderful apron!

http://petoftheday.com/online/karen/KarenHoppyBBQ2Post.jpg


By the way, my hair is brown, not red, it's just the sunlight that makes it look that way!

[captain]

OMGoodness ............. IS THAT MISS HOPPY????? :D

A photo of MISS HOPPY - W:eek: W - I remember asking for a photo ages ago, and it took Gini's BBQ, and an apron to get it .........

:D:D:D:D

Great pics everyone.

[Karen]

Originally posted by captain
OMGoodness ............. IS THAT MISS HOPPY????? :D

It is! That's my bunny! She's a reluctant model, but for very special occasions, can be persuaded.

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by gini

STACI:What an ordeal to get you here - and then get you back home. I hope it was all that you had hoped and you can muster up strength to come again next year. Word has it that you missed a few shops:D May I officially adopt you too so now I have triplets? TONYA, KELLY AND STACI!!!! Thank you for the special presents - and the kids LOVE their toys. I almost killed myself on one of the balls this morning - but I am used to it!:D
See you all next year.................I HOPE!! xxoo xxoo Gini

you bet you can adopt me!!!
Just try NOT to!!


Ya know what
I would do it all again

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Karen
It is! That's my bunny! She's a reluctant model, but for very special occasions, can be persuaded.


It took a Cah Lee Fuh Nee Ah BBQ to get the Mayor to pose with Ms Hoppy......

I am speechless.....;)


My CD drive is out of order...I will post my pics soon.....

:mad:

Gini,

You rock.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I posted this in Cat General, but it also deserves attention here. When we were all lining up for the group photo, Terry didn't realize the camera was on video. It's a crappy video, but just listen to the laughter! Priceless! :D

[lbaker]

I forgot to tell you something Gini, I know what's in your freezer and trust me on this, do NOT ask your housekeeper to defrost for you, and do NOT ask one of your rotary club friends to help. ;) :D :D :o LOVE the video Debbie, just isn't long enough though. I must say the same sounds on the video are still running through my brain :cool:

[gini]

Originally posted by lbaker
I forgot to tell you something Gini, I know what's in your freezer and trust me on this, do NOT ask your housekeeper to defrost for you, and do NOT ask one of your rotary club friends to help. ;) :D :D :

Oh groan...........do you mean my freezer falls under the HAZ MAT status? Guess I get to call the fire department back just for me huh? (runs to the phone)

[lbaker]

Dang, why didn't I think of that before I left :p

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by gini
Oh groan...........do you mean my freezer falls under the HAZ MAT status? Guess I get to call the fire department back just for me huh? (runs to the phone)

YEEAA
I'll be on the next DIRECT flight!! ;)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by shais_mom
YEEAA
I'll be on the next DIRECT flight!! ;)
Which means you'll be there sometime next week? ;) :D

(sorry, couldn't resist) :D

[lbaker]

I pick up my pictures after work today, regular prints plus CD. My friend here at work has promised to help me post them - HOOORAAAY! :D

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Which means you'll be there sometime next week? ;) :D

(sorry, couldn't resist) :D

S'ok Debbie! ;)
I said Direct flight since I couldn't find any that pretty much means I wouldn't get there anyway! ;) :p

DARN foiled again!

[Killearn Kitties]

It’s now a week since I arrived home. What a wonderful time I had. I have absolutely no pictures of the BBQ that other people didn’t have (well just the one, but the barman made me promise not to post that!)

The time passed so quickly, both at the BBQ and at Sara’s. I feel as if I didn’t talk to anyone for very long on Saturday and yet, all of a sudden, it was 10pm! I think KAK might be on to something, that it maybe needs to be a weekend next time! Thank you to everybody; you were all so friendly and welcoming, including the Fire Chief, who could successfully work for the tourist industry.

At Sara’s we had great food (fabulous BBQ chef), good walks, lovely trips and lounged around the pool a lot. What more could you possibly want?!

Edwina and Eddie are the sweetest cats and perfect hosts. Do NOT believe anyone who tries to tell you otherwise. Edwina was testing my bed when I arrived, making sure it was comfortable enough. The small hiss was just her way of making me feel at home. On my first night and my last night, Eddie came to cuddle in when I was in bed.

Also, Edwina modelled all her hats for us. What a thrill!

Hmm, I think Eddie remembers this garment and doesn't want to run the risk of someone putting it on him again!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/pbc7e83ab72539bbec889e271e9885e25/f3155f9f.jpg

Awwww!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p1feeeec1bfb24038787a84c3fe4de18f/f3155fbe.jpg

[Randi]

Awww Karen, what a lovely photo you got there!! :p Edwina didn't even hiss or swat, did she! :eek:

[Barbara]

What cute cute pics:D

And you may PM me the one the barman didn't allow you to post.:D

[krazyaboutkatz]

Karen, I'm glad you had such a great time in California.:) Hopefully you'll be able to visit again and I'll be able to see you too. Maybe this time you can also head up to Northern CA so you can meet my furkids too.;) I love the second picture of the E's. Very sweet.:)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

AwWWWWWWWW,what a purrfect picture for a valentine's card :) :)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p1feeeec1bfb24038787a84c3fe4de18f/f3155fbe.jpg

[shais_mom]

BUMPING a reminder for the picture people that haven't
posted!

[RICHARD]

I need help....my cd drive will not open any photo disc.....a music disc works fine, but it refuses to open any photo disc

I wanted to transfer them to floppy and post them on Imagestation but I can only put two or three on one floppy.....Is there a way to resize them or compress them so i can at least fit more than one or two onto a floppy???:(

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by RICHARD
I need help....my cd drive will not open any photo disc.....a music disc works fine, but it refuses to open any photo disc

I wanted to transfer them to floppy and post them on Imagestation but I can only put two or three on one floppy.....Is there a way to resize them or compress them so i can at least fit more than one or two onto a floppy???:(

http://www.irfanview.com/

[wolf_Q]

I've enjoyed all of these pictures, it looks like everyone had wonderful time! Thanks for sharing the photos, it's almost like being there! :)

[slick]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p3c8323e9c1e06c8618d4d7aefe5ae13b/f30b170b.jpg
Laurie, Richard, Gini
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/pa748c82d41571302bc4e11f78842f005/f30b15ed.jpg
Richard testing out the umbrellas
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/paef846331871cb9a7014c8f9d3086316/f30b14db.jpg
Gini
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p825cd8baa9a4558c290154e571129b3f/f30b17e1.jpg
Laurie on the train to "Diego"

more coming....

[shais_mom]

ooooohhhh happy dance!!!

yeaa for slick!

[slick]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p12fd41565c376813228892890a5d3e1a/f30b1191.jpg
Sara and Randi dipping in Laguna Beach
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/pa1d9d27deacfd3acab32d803aea24d0d/f30b10da.jpg
Randi
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p770d5e1361555e8a5c7149f6a494ba8a/f30b131c.jpg
An International "feat".....Denmark, Canada and the US! :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p28eaae724d2c35cbe411e12e2122b191/f30b1db3.jpg
Randi on the balcony of a posh hotel...can't remember the name of it but if my "numbers" come through, I'm staying here next year!!:p :D ......I wish!!!

I'm ashamed that I did not take any pictures on the day of the BBQ, in fact I hardly took any pictures at all. I'll try to do better next year.:o

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Well, you may not have taken a lot of pictures, but the ones you did take are great!!!! :D

I specially like the one of Richard testing the umbrellas! I'm glad they passed his test!:D

[shais_mom]

S'ok Slick you were too busy trying to reign in the "frosty" firemen with the kitty dishtowel!

:p

[slick]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p15f19b3716e00bd6522c03e3c6a931cc/f30b1853.jpg
The Ever so Precious Mz Edwina. It was so funny because she just sat there while Sara put the hat on. :D :D Mind you, take at look at her face. What does it say to you??? In spite of that, I did manage to plant some kisses on her forehead. I felt very honoured that she would let me do that.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p293084a64527f9387687fb8f23646fa0/f30b194a.jpg
So Eddie decided to show his tummy but I was warned....look, but don't touch. It was torture.

Staci, I wish! I'm going to have to revamp my kitchen duties next year so that there is more time for picture-taking. MOFF, I have a few more pictures on a roll that's not used up yet. The only "fuzzy" pictures I took were of Edwina and Eddie. I'm disappointed that I never got any of Karen, Debby and Terry, and the other attendees. :o :o

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by slick
MOFF, I have a few more pictures on a roll that's not used up yet. The only "fuzzy" pictures I took were of Edwina and Eddie. I'm disappointed that I never got any of Karen, Debby and Terry, and the other attendees. [/COLOR] :o :o [/B] Goodie! That means we'll have more to see later! Make this BBQ last as long as possible.

Miss Edwina is as stylish as ever in her hat. And EDDIE! No fair showing off that tummy and not letting anyone get a pet in!

Maybe Gini or some of the others will let you have copies of some of their pictures of the attendees you didn't get???? :D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Barbara
What cute cute pics:D

And you may PM me the one the barman didn't allow you to post.:D

Barman?

Who is that?

Slick,

Oh dear, one roll left....

Look for the Bonus Pictures...:eek:

[Barbara]

Slick, everyone had more or less identical pics of the firemen at the BBQ (ok,ok, they WERE cute ;)) and your are different- so we are very happy we get to see them:D

Karen, thanks for the PM:p

[Randi]

You've got some really good shots there, Slick! :) Especially the one of Laurie, Richard and Gini. Also the one of Laurie on the train - poor her, she didn't get to finish her cigaret. :(

Oh yes, that hotel will be perfect for the next BBQ get together, everyone could have a view to the sea! :D Lets all get a good lottery ticket - or whatever.

Here's another view from the hotel - I can't remember the name either.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Laguna-beach-hotel.jpg

[Killearn Kitties]

Originally posted by Barbara
Karen, thanks for the PM:p
My pleasure, Barbara! :D

Excellent pictures, Slick. That hotel does look nice, but did it have a cat on every bed?

[sandragonfly]

whew...it took me a while to look through alllll of the pictures on this little screen - (my mobile!). :)

hmmm, from pictures, looks like this party is a little bit too wild....but glad all of you had a great time, peeps! (and poor that yellow peep!)

randi, that's one awesome photo! good, cool, funny, fun photos everyone else! oh, miss hoppy, thanks too for peeking in!! :D

by the way,..who wants to know, for missing this BBQ, my utah trip went so well! (except the falling off the cliff). c(:

anyway, glad you (and the fireguys) had bunches of fun, folks....*meep meep!* :)

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
[color=purple]hmmm, from pictures, looks like this party is a little bit too wild....but glad all of you had a great time, peeps! (and poor that yellow peep!)

[color]


My daddy always sez - if ya can't run with the big dogs -

stay on the porch!


;)
:p

[sandragonfly]

yea...because you all speak, and just I hear nothing - I'd be left out on that porch! like I said many pages ago.. :o :p :)

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
yea...because you all speak, and just I hear nothing - I'd be left out on that porch! like I said many pages ago.. :o :p :)

:(
that isn't what I meant! :(
I wasn't trying to make a derogatory comment. :(

[sandragonfly]

yikes.. :( I thought I understood your joke, sorry!

beware: I'm bad with idioms or whatever you meant... but why I thought it was a bit wild, I saw lotsa of "chatting" pictures! :) and you quoted the part of it.

explain me what you meant please? I never thought you meant any negative comment anyway, don't worry!

[shais_mom]

ok good....

no worries then!!!

[Killearn Kitties]

Looking forward to seeing your pictures, Richard. I hope you can get those problems sorted out soon.

I have my little umbrellas on my pinboard beside the PC to remind me of a lovely time! :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/pac171af2b545e655796cdcd004d9cc22/f30f97bd.jpg

[RICHARD]

I'll have the pics posted soon.....

another thing I wanted to make everyone aware of was the fact that we were so stoked about meeting everyone in the flesh we kinda forgot about all the creatures that led us on the road to meeting some of the best people on the earth....

Our pets......
So give you babies some scritchies because with out them.......:D

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

More shout outs?

To all the 'gals' that made me feel like one of them....

P.S.
I didn't like wearing thong underwear...:rolleyes: :eek: :mad:


The most 'disturbing thing about 'going' to a PT event is the aftereffects....

I took a coworker to get a rental car at an office on Hollywood Blvd...

While i was waiting for her to get her wheels, I looked out the window and saw the Sephora shop.....

That store looked in good shape so I know that no Pet Talker set foot on the premises...


I laughed and some lady in the chair next to me snorted a snort of distaste...


HER LOSS!!!!!:D

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

Thanks for the pic Karen...and thanks to Randi for volunteering her time and expertise!

[captain]

Originally posted by RICHARD

P.S.
I didn't like wearing thong underwear...:rolleyes: :eek: :mad:



Noooooooooooooooo - I have a visual image now ...........:p ;)

[wolflady]

You can view my pictures (http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=28oof1i.4mahly9v&x=0&y=ixugsn) of the BBQ here! I think there may be some pictures from Monterey first, but the BBQ ones are after that.

**hugs**

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by captain
Noooooooooooooooo - I have a visual image now ...........:p ;)

SLICE A HOT PEPPER INTO HALF AND RUBIT INTO YOUR EYES!!!!

QUICKLY!!!!:eek:

[shais_mom]

ommmg you posted my sleeping pics!!!
aaaaccccckkkkkk

[wolflady]

Originally posted by shais_mom
ommmg you posted my sleeping pics!!!
aaaaccccckkkkkk

LOL LOL But you're precious...asleep and awake!

Don't you just love the eyelash pics that I got? ;)

**hugs**

[shais_mom]

yes you did a great job with the eyelash pics!!
I think I might order them.

[Barbara]

Love these eyelash pics- it is so much better if you have help with these dreadfull thingies:D

And I love the Monterey cypress:)

[lbaker]

INCREDIBLE! GREAT! WHAT FUN! GOOD JOB AARON!!! :D

[krazyaboutkatz]

Karen thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures. Aaron's a great photographer.:D

[Edwina's Secretary]

The beach I took Slick and Randi to is at a resort called Montage in Laguna Beach.....Take a look (http://www.montagelagunabeach.com) So if you have a few extra hundred dollars laying around and are willing to wait (it is frequently booked solid!)....stop by while you are in town....;) ;)

Really, the beach, which is public is the prettiest I've seen.

[slick]

Three Nights, Four Days
Embark on a custom-tailored, culinary and wine extravaganza.

Three-night Ocean Front Suite accommodations
Private wine tasting with a featured winemaker and Montage’s wine director Christopher Coon
Private yacht tour to Catalina Island complete with lunch and wine tastings
Private flight to Napa Valley for a behind-the-scenes view of a few of California’s most prestigious wineries and a special wine country luncheon
Multi-course farewell dinner at Studio
Valet parking

TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE VALID THROUGH APRIL 30, 2006
One bedroom Ocean Front Suite Starting at $25,000
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

25 G's??? :eek: A mere drop in the bucket!!! :D :D

...and I worried about spending 30 bucks for a bottle of vodka...

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by slick
25 G's??? :eek: A mere drop in the bucket!!! :D :D


Pfftt...mere pocket change.

Yeah right!!! More like :eek: :eek: :eek:

And you guys actually walked in this hotel? What'd that cost you? ;) :D

[slick]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
And you guys actually walked in this hotel? What'd that cost you? ;) :D
:D :D Yeah, but I had to put my shoes back on....;) ;)

[Edwina's Secretary]

We followed Terry's advise and just walked in like we owned the place!!! :D :cool: :D

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh oh sounds great value! Where do I sign up for next year?! :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

We thought it might be a good place for the Pettalk BBQ next year!

[Killearn Kitties]

Brilliant idea! So all I have to do is put away $2000 a month? No problem! :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

There are some more "reasonably" priced packages!

Two Nights, Three Days
Breathtaking ocean views and warm sea breezes provide an idyllic backdrop for romance.

Two-night Ocean Front Suite accommodations
Two nights of exquisite dining (one night in the privacy of your room and the other at The Loft)
A couple’s massage at Spa Montage
A rose petal bath drawn especially for you by the resort’s “Romance Artist”
A welcome amenity
Daily breakfast in bed for two
Valet parking

TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE VALID THROUGH APRIL 30, 2006
Ocean Surf View $5,000

[gini]

If I win the lottery - heck we will just buy the place........................

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by gini
If I win the lottery - heck we will just buy the place........................

Turn it into a PT Hostel......:D

We should have the 'signage pics" posted tomorrow!!

[gini]

Yes, and ALL pets would be welcome and we could have uniformed men running around with monogramed bags to pick up the ahem --- stuff.

[slick]

We could turn it into a PettalkVille and have a square where people gather, some shops and even a Fire Hall!!!! ;) :D

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by gini
Yes, and ALL pets would be welcome and we could have uniformed men running around with monogramed bags to pick up the ahem --- stuff.

ears up
eyes alert

did you say MEN IN UNIFORM???

where
where
where
PUSH me in the direction!

[Uabassoon]

Originally posted by gini
If I win the lottery - heck we will just buy the place........................

Well I am going to Vegas in Novemeber and I'm planning on winning big. So I'll see what I can do.

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by shais_mom
ears up
eyes alert

did you say MEN IN UNIFORM???

where
where
where
PUSH me in the direction!

At Safeway! :D

Seriously........everytime I go to Safeway, there are at least 3 firemen shopping there. :p

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by popcornbird
At Safeway! :D

Seriously........everytime I go to Safeway, there are at least 3 firemen shopping there. :p

ummmm
ok not sure where the nearest Safeway is but Will be there directly

[Randi]

Originally posted by slick
:D :D Yeah, but I had to put my shoes back on....;) ;)
I have proof here:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/At-Montage.jpg

I figure there'll be enough room in the pool for all of us, while the cats and dogs can enjoy surrounding areas. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/View-from-hotel.jpg



Originally posted by gini
If I win the lottery - heck we will just buy the place........................
Let the gambling begin! :eek: 30 PTalkers ... a dollar every week - 30 x 50 = 1500. How many numbers can we get for that??? We're bound to win the big one!:D

[RICHARD]

Without further ado.....the moment you all have been waiting for..


MORE PICTURES..

http://www.imagestation.com/album/index.html?id=2122695676&rand=71951641&upload=1

First of all....I thought I took everyone's picture....and there are a few that did not come out....soooooo, If I took your picture and it is not in this bunch....I may have picked up someone else's camera and taken a picture....

Thanks and enjoy!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Great pictures, Richard!

I love the group shots :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by RICHARD

Without further ado ...

First of all....I thought I took everyone's picture....

**GREAT** set of *snappies*, Richard!! :D

You took pics of folks we've never SEEN before ...
How about introducing some of those 'New Faces"!?

[luvofallhorses]

Great pics, Richard :)

[shais_mom]

yyeeeaaaa Richard Pics!

[Killearn Kitties]

Is that a bowl of chilli I see with Slick's finger in it??!

:D :D

[slick]

Originally posted by Killearn Kitties
Is that a bowl of chilli I see with Slick's finger in it??!
:D :D
Yup, that be the one!!! It was funny because he never suspected a thing until he dug that spoon down and round the bowl....:D :D

[gini]

and to think that all of this was going on at my home:eek: :eek: :D

[slick]

So where is the finger now???? How can we be sure that Richard took it with him??? :D ;) :p

[gini]

You never can tell...........but I made sure Richard got his gloves........so maybe the finger was already in them?????;) ;)

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by gini
You never can tell...........but I made sure Richard got his gloves........so maybe the finger was already in them?????;) ;)

lol

where did that halo slip off to?

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by slick
So where is the finger now????

Gloves or not, someone'll finger it out sooner or later. ;)



Great pictures, Richard!

[lbaker]

It's in Gini's freezer, along with other "unmentionables" ;) :p I repeat myself here but DO NOT LET YOUR ROTARY CLUB BUDDIES HELP YOU DEFROST YOUR FREEZER :eek: Oh HatMat? Are you here? Are you there? Are you ANYWHERE? heh heh heh :D

[gini]

If the haz-mat guys show up - trust me - the last place I would take them is my freezer!:D :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by gini
If the haz-mat guys show up - trust me - the last place I would take them is my freezer!:D :D
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
**GREAT** set of *snappies*, Richard!! :D

You took pics of folks we've never SEEN before ...
How about introducing some of those 'New Faces"!?


I put captions on all the pics.


There is one picture that DID NOT COME OUT and that makes me crazy.

And I did miss a few people....

All the more reason to come to the Fourth Annual CA BBQ..

;)

[Randi]

You finally did it! :D Great pictures!

[Barbara]

I strictly support the idea of buying that hotel:D

[gini]

Can't you see that lovely lobby filled with litter boxes?

Or perhaps they would prepare a section called "The Cat's Beach"......................

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh wouldn't it be lovely??? Good luck in Las Vegas, Laura!! Then maybe next year Gini can have hotel staff to organise the BBQ. :D

[lbaker]

Hotel staff are good for many things but can they slice eggs or make lemonade?? Can they entertain Firemen as well as we can?

[catland]

<sigh> - has it really been four weeks since the BBQ? We had so much fun.

Not long ago Byron was on the phone, talking to a friend and confessing that before we went, he was very apprehensive about the whole thing. He only went because he knew how much it meant to me. Well, as all of you know, he had a great time and now HE is already talking about returning next year and how this time he wants to help Gini and the gang get things set up.:eek: :eek:

(because he appreciates just how hard all of you worked to pull this off):D

[Killearn Kitties]

:D :D Now Laurie, I hope you didn't think that I meant the $25,000 catering would be BETTER than the BBQ catering. It couldn't possibly be! Just less work for the organisers!

[gini]

Originally posted by catland
<sigh> - has it really been four weeks since the BBQ? We had so much fun.

Not long ago Byron was on the phone, talking to a friend and confessing that before we went, he was very apprehensive about the whole thing. He only went because he knew how much it meant to me. Well, as all of you know, he had a great time and now HE is already talking about returning next year and how this time he wants to help Gini and the gang get things set up.:eek: :eek:

(because he appreciates just how hard all of you worked to pull this off):D

Great, tell him next year we will need help sorting slides..........:D :D :D

Seriously - it was so great meeting you both and I really hope you WILL come again next year.

(what did I just say - next year?? oh oh, guess there will be a 4th Annual)

Richard has already made a calendar - and he has "call Roto Rooter Man - a week before the party!!!" so if it plugs up after that - I will know it wasn't me.:D

[slick]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid183/p0bd73727d35ef8630a94dd80ef764349/f2b4a8ef.jpg
Dang....did you say the BBQ was over???

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid183/pec8793602bb1402935d1f45001769741/f2b4a8e0.jpg
...but now we can look forward to BBQ 2006!!!

Don't know what happened with this last picture, but heck, the smile is worth posting...... :D :D

[shais_mom]

:)
waves at Richard!!!

[gini]

Originally posted by slick

[IMG]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid183/pec8793602bb1402935d1f45001769741/f2b4a8e0.jpg
...but now we can look forward to BBQ 2006!!!

Don't know what happened with this last picture, but heck, the smile is worth posting...... :D :D

I think that is Richard's aura!

[NoahsMommy]

hee hee....too funny!! :)