Sirrahsim and Boomer

[sirrahbed]

So many of you have been so kind to PM and ask about Missy - also responding to her threads - that I thought I would start this new one to update from time to time as it will be easy to find for those who are following her.

As of today - she will get up on her Sunday morning and travel by bus to the Tokyo airport to pick up Carol. Carol is Paul's mom and posts here as persianmom. She had already planned this trip in hopes of seeing Paul for a bit and then staying on to help Missy. Originally it was her vacation - but that was before any of us knew that Paul would get orders. So, she has missed seeing her son but I am so thankful that she decided to take the trip anyway!! But, by now you know that Paul had to leave much earlier and is now safely at his place of deployment. It took nearly a week, but Missy has received his e-mail to assure her he is fine.:)

Missy had been trying to find a new home for her cat Boomer. First, she was told by the airline there that he had to accompany her on her flight but she had no way to know for sure as each phone call gave her conflicting reports. She has also been scared about Boomer even making that long (28-30 hours total) travel in a small container to be transported from there to here. He is a skittish kitty who has always been an "only cat". But - thanks to many more phone calls - especially from our own Phred...it was determined that Boomer *could* inded be sent as cargo without being on the same flight as Missy. Nobody answered her newspaper ads or posters asking for a new permanent home for boomer in Japan. Also - Missy decided on her own that she did not want to part with this cat who is now very attached to Tyler. Then, about a dozen or more PT folks have chipped in to offset the cost of the shipping which is in excess of $700:eek: Yes, that IS the cost though it sounds outrageous. But it will be worth it when all is said and done.

Boomer will be coming to live here with our family of five cats. We are wondering how he will react to meeting another cat!! We will keep him until Missy and family return to the states for their next assignment when Boomer can then join them again. Plus, Missy will be here with us for the duration that hubby is deployed. They were allowed and so opted to retain their housing in Japan.

Missy and Carol will fly back to the states in about three weeks. My hubby Dennis has not even met his new grandson and Tyler will also meet his cousin Misha! Missy and Tyler will have her folks (I am mom), Paul's mom, her oldest brother and our DIL who is Carol's daughter Chris (chrangharris) - so many family members here to support her and spoil Tyler:) She and Tyler will be staying here at our house.

That is it for now - I hope you will enjoy the updates as I am sure Missy will also be posting once Carol arrives in Japan. Thank you!!

[CalliesMom]

:) :) Thanks for the wonderful update. I'm glad that Missy has heard from Paul and that she will be staying with you during his deployment. I wish him the best and am so glad that Boomer will have a wonderful home, even if it is only temporary.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

What a great idea for starting this thread, Debbie!! I will check it every day, as I am very concerned about Missie, Paul, Tyler, and Boomer!! I am so happy that Missy won't be alone while Paul is deployed: nothing better than having her family around now!!:)

[DogLover9501]

Debbie, thanks for posting updates!

I have been following everything, but I didn't know if Missy had heard from Paul yet or not-I am so glad she has :)

I am sure Boomer will fit in fine with the Sirrah kitties. I'm so glad that everything is working out!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Let me just tell you Debbie how much I admire you and your family. You're all the epitome of what a family should be. There is so much love among you and it's nothing but a pleasure to read everything that's posted by all of you. Your daughter is beautiful and obviously takes after her Mom. Tyler and Misha are also beautiful. I believe everyone at Pet Talk feels the love you have for each other and thanks for everything you do to make all your family feel special. Your family is fabulous!! We wish Missy,Tyler, and of course, handsome Boomer a safe and pleasant trip home. Paul, thank God for you. You're a brave soul and a wonderful man. God bless all of you:)

Love, Terry, Daisy and Delilah
p.s. please PM me if more $ is needed for Boomer's trip:)

[furrykidsmother]

What a wonderful idea! Let's keep this thread at the top. I am so glad that Missy finally heard from Paul. I know she was very anxious. I am also glad that Boomer will remain a part of the family. He and Tyler seem to have bonded and it is great that they will be able to grow together. I am glad that Missy doesn't have to make that long trip by herself, but so sorry Carol didn't get to see Paul before he was deployed. I am sure that Dennis is waiting anxiously to meet his grandson and I know that Misha and Tyler will get along famously!

I will keep looking for new updates!! Thank you!

[catmandu]

WE ARE PRAYING,FOR BIG BOOMER,TO BE A BRAVE SOLDIER,LIKE HIS DAD,AND THAT HE WILL NOT PANIC,ON THE PLANE,AND THAT,THE BIG TABBY,WILL ARRIVE SAFE,AND SOUND,AND SOON,BE FRIENDS,WITH THE OTHER 5 CATS!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/catmandu/catphotos684.jpg

[sirrahbed]

It is midnight Sunday there - where are you Carol and Missy?:confused:

[Cataholic]

What a great thread! One place to check for the Japan adventure!

[sirrahbed]

:o They are fine. I just called and woke Missy up:o I told her go back to sleep quickly:D

I had spoken with Missy about 16 hours ago ...her Sunday morning and she was getting ready to go meet the bus. Tyler kept spitting up on his new outfits. That is not usual for him and she was a little worried. But he was not acting sick in any other way.

But.... she picked up Carol at Tokyo and they are home and sleeping now - well that IS what people do by 12:15am isn't it??:rolleyes: It was probably a very long day.

[rg_girlca]

What a happy thread. :) Missy hearing from her beloved hubby, Boomer being able to stay with his family and Carol arriving safely in Japan.

I hope that Tyler just had a little upset tummy from the car ride and is doing okay.

Debbie, don't forget to get that camera ready for when Dennis finally gets to meet his grandson for the first time and I'm sure you will breath a sigh of relief once Missy, Tyler and Boomer are safe at home with you.

I also agree with Daisy and Delilah that you are the epitome of what a family should be.
Bless you all.

((((((HUGS))))))

[Sirrahsim]

Paul was able to call:D :D He had to use a calling card, but we know that there is a way for him to call me here in Japan for free. He says that it's hot and dusty but that there was a cool breeze this morning. It's such a relief to hear his voice :)

[Sirrahsim]

oh yeah, Boomer LOVES Carol:D :D He flops over for tummy rubs and follows her around meowing for attention.
He is a COMPLETELY different cat then when we adopted him 2 years ago. It makes me wonder if maybe it was his previous owners who were just not very nice to him:confused: :confused:

[NoahsMommy]

Oh Missy, I'm soooo glad you got to speak with Paul...and that Carol is safely there with you.

Good luck to Boomer on his journey to the States!! :)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Yeah!!! I am so happy to read that Carol arrived safely!! From now on, Missy won't be all alone anymore until she returns to the USA:) :) .
Oh, can we get some pics of Carol and Tyler, P L E A S E :D

[finn's mom]

I'm so glad that you don't have to rehome Boomer and that everything is working out so well for everyone involved! :)

[Sirrahsim]

Missy will get pictures once she is feelng better. When to the ER last night she was running 102.8 temp. Keep creeping up throught out the day. She has a breast infection. So she is on medication. She tells me it hurts to feed Tyler but she just grins and bears it. She is such a good mommie. Been just hanging around the house for now.I want her to get to feeling better. Tyler is so much like Paul was at this age. He is a happy baby. He smiles all the time. Even when he is getting crabby you can get him to smile and coo. Only time I hear him cry is if he is hungery or tried. Once he is fed and takes a nap he all smiles again. I love being able to hold him. Every morning I give him hugs and kiss from Grandma and Grandpa Harris and tell him how much he is loved by everyone. Take care everyone.
Love ya Carol

[sirrahbed]

So Grammy is there and loving on Tyler - taking care of my sick Missy too! Thanks Carol. That mastitis sure took hold quickly!! I hope that antobiotic gets her feeling better.

How was your trip over?? Long I know! Oh and you can go to HOME on here and logout then login as yourself if you want:D

Cinnamon is doing fine - Dennis and I are learning doggy stuff and I posted at Cat under D-O-G sitting and also under Dog General. Today was a cool morning so Dennis and Cinnamon went walking. He follows her all over and Lizzie forllows her:rolleyes:

Thank you for taking care of everyone Carol. Hug my baby (Missy) for me, too OK?:D

[catnapper]

Sorry to hear Missy is sick. That has to be awful - all the things in her upside down life right now! :eek: Gentle {{{Hugs}}} to the sick mommy.

[sandragonfly]

hi! I think this is a good idea! I got a bit looost with so many boomer threads, etc..

relieved paul's ok! I'm sorry missy is sick - hoping she feels better by now. I can't wait to hear more where boomer comes home finally!

I'll be checking back in, love to. :)

hugs all of you harris!
..gina

[Logan]

Thank you, Deb, for starting this thread, and you, Carol, for reporting in! I know it is a huge relief to Missy to have you there right now, especially since she is running a fever and feeling badly.

I am so happy for all of you. I know it won't be an easy trip for Boomer, but he has the perfect place to go to recuperate from his long trip. I'm sure that trip will be long for the humans too!

Thanks for the updates, ladies, and our prayers remain with all of you, especially Paul.

Logan

[sirrahbed]

Boomer's flight is booked:D He will be arriving in America in one week. Missy and Carol fly the following week. I think sending Boomer ahead is the best option so they don't have as much to worry about when they make their flight.

Driving to Tokyo to ship Boomer will be a first for Missy - it can be very hectic as the traffic is like nothing I have ever seen before :eek: It is only 100 miles or less but took almost SIX HOURS the first time hubby and I visited.
Also, this way, we pick up Boomer ahead of time and it will give us time to help him get adjusted and we can then get ready (readier!!) for Missy and Tyler to be here.:D

Please keep up the prayers and good thoughts PT friends!:)

[sandragonfly]

just for the harris family & sirrahooB!

yay, the time is getting close ..and close. I pray everything will go smoothly! I will hold you all, all of you in my thoughts today and after.

can we hope for 1 or 2 hours driving to ship for missy? I sure hope it wouldn't be as hectic as before! will carol be her passenger? she shouldn't go alone..

boomer, be goood boi or your meowmie was won't home! ;) :p

hugs!!!
..me & boomer's fairyfurriends

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.

can we hope for 1 or 2 hours driving to ship for missy? I sure hope it wouldn't be as hectic as before! will carol be her passenger? she shouldn't go alone..


Yup!! let's hope for that short drive time - good idea:) gina - yes, Carol will be going along as a passenger and navigator - and to help with boys Boomer and Tyler! Our L O N G trip was late afternoon/quitting time so their drive should not be as bad I am thinking.

[Sirrahsim]

we have a health certificate!! Boomer was a very good boy at the vet and got a clean bill of heath. he's all ready to fly out on Wednesday (tuesday night EST)

[sandragonfly]

woohoo!! today is only monday.. can't wait until boomer gets home!

missy, drive carefully!!! carol, you'll makee a great navigator..isn't it fun? ;)

[caseysmom]

Missy and Boomer I will be thinking about you so much tomorrow....godspeed to grandma's house!

I can just hear it caseysmom telling a friend tomorrow "I am really worried about boomer, sirrahism's husband has been deployed and she needs to send boomer from Japan to Sirrahbed and Sirrahned in ohio, these are my friends from pettalk" hehe

[sirrahbed]

Hi! This is Boomer...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid184/pa8857e6d31dc0e6d4981ad59267584bf/f28a1116.jpg
It is Tuesday morning in America but already Tuesday night in Japan. We are leaving early in the morning (Tuesday evening your time) - to go to the airport!!:eek: I will get to my new house with GrandMeowmie and GrandPaw late Wednesday night.
Will you be thinking and praying for me - please?

[Corinna]

prayers going in to your crate with you Boomer.

[Samantha Puppy]

Thoughts and prayers coming to you Boomer. The flight over may not be something you care to remember but you will forget about it soon enough! Welcome back (?) to the States and enjoy being spoiled by all the much-closer-by PTers!!

[caseysmom]

Of course I will pray for you sweetie! You'll be fine just try to sleep the whole time.

[kuhio98]

Boomer Boy ~ You are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you can feel all the love and support coming your way. Just close your eyes and rest. You'll be home soon and there are lots of kitties ready to welcome you.
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[Cataholic]

Special air prayers to you, Boomer!!

[furrykidsmother]

Prayers to Boomer!! Safe flight sweetie!!

[Craftlady]

You'll do just fine Boomer. :)
I'm betting you'll sleep the whole trip than be wide awake for Grandma :)

[Logan]

Have a safe trip, Boomer. I'm so glad you are coming to America!!!! :) I know your Grammy and Grandpa are ready to welcome you!!!!!! :D

Safe travels, my friend. Our prayers come with you.

Logan

[QueenScoopalot]

Boomer is such a handsome hunk of tabby! :eek: :) :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid184/pa8857e6d31dc0e6d4981ad59267584bf/f28a1116.jpg
Lots of kissies for a safe an uneventful flight for Boomer. Is there any chance you could get ahold of some Feliway to spritz all over his bedding for the trip? That works wonders at calming a cat down without the tranquilizers. ;) So happy things are falling into place Missy. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Stay Tuned for Tails of the Great Adventure ~

I've converted the times to "Eastern Daylight Time".

Around MidNight tonight for us;
and midafternoon tomorrow (Wednesday) for Boomer -
Missy will toss him in the Porta-Prison and off they go to
Nirata International Airport (aka New Tokyo International Airport)
located 40 miles NE of Tokyo, Japan.

After check-in, Boomer will be loaded into a twin-engine Boeing
777-2000ER jet which becomes Continental Airlines
flight "CO 8 / 14Sep Narita to Newark (16:20 - 16:05)" and
is scheduled to take off from Narita at 4:20 PM Japan time
or 3:20 AM Eastern Time.

Time Differential:
Departure @ 4:20 pm JAPAN Time is same as
3:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time (Wednesday).

Actual FLYING Time is 13 hours; with
Arrival at Newark (New Jersey) scheduled at 4:05 PM Wednesday Afternoon.

Boomer has a 4 hour Lay-over at Newark Airport
(which allows for delays on the Japan > Newark Flight)

Next he hops onto a smaller twin-engine Boeing 737-500 and settles in
for the short hop over to Columbus, Ohio, on Continental Airlines
flight "CO 753 / 14Sep Newark-Columbus (19:55 - 21:40)".

Scheduled Departure from Newark, NJ is at 7:55 PM and
Arrrives 1 hr 45 minutes later in Columbus, Ohio,
at 9:40 PM Eastern Time - Wednesday Night.

GranMom and GranPaw promise to be waiting in the Cargo Hanger
eagerly awaiting Boom's arrival!

Total Time ??
:eek:
**:( EXTRA-EARLY Start for Pre-Flight "Health ChecK" scheduled
. . 5 hours before departure :( ~ Add another 6 Hours!
* Bus Trip to Narita Airport = 1-2 hours
* Check-In = at least 1 hour
* Flight Time - Japan > USA = 13 hours
* Lay-Over in Newark, NJ = 4 hours
* Flight Time - Newark > Columbus = ~2 hours
* Unload Delays = ~ 1 hour
* Bus Trip to HOME = another Hour & 15 minutes!

TOTAL Porta-Prison Time = about 24 hours! :rolleyes:
REVISED up to about 30 Hours!! :(

Purrayers for a smooth & safe flight for Boomer!

[popcornbird]

Oh Boomer, sweet, sweet kitty. You are about to become a world traveller!!! How exciting! :D Have a safe journey, and we'll be awaiting the news of your arrival in the US! Yippee!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Safe journey Boomer and happy landings!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

We are with them all - all the way! (You too ;) )

[gini]

Dear little Boomer, you have my prayers for an uneventful flight that you will soon forget.

You have no idea what a wonderful set of Grandparents you have - well they are hoomans - but they know exactly how to spoil little ones like you.

I will be anxious to hear how your flights go and especially anxious to hear about your safe arrival.

[Cookiebaker]

Saying a prayer for little Boomer as he heads off on his world traveling adventure. Also, keeping Missy in my thoughts, too as she settles in for the 24 hour wait to hear. Hang in there, and the hours will pass!

[chocolatepuppy]

Prayers headed out for a safe flight for Boomer.

[Craftlady]

Originally posted by QueenScoopalot
Is there any chance you could get ahold of some Feliway to spritz all over his bedding for the trip? That works wonders at calming a cat down without the tranquilizers. [/B]

If I've understood from previous posts/replies, they cant use anything because if the airline suspects medication of anykind is used either given to an aniaml or in carrier they wont let the animal fly. It's a liability issue to the airlines.

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

I know that this is going to be a VERY LONG trip for Boomer, But does he get to have a small size litter box in his crate? and I was also wondering, how big is the crate he will be traveling in, and can he move around a bit? Best wishes little one:)

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Abby&Buddy'sMom
I know that this is going to be a VERY LONG trip for Boomer, But does he get to have a small size litter box in his crate? and I was also wondering, how big is the crate he will be traveling in, and can he move around a bit? Best wishes little one:)

No litter box:rolleyes: What they allow is "absorbant material" so Missy bought puppy pads to at least line the carrier. I think it is crazy to not allow a kitty even a small box but this is what Missy found out. He does have enough room to stand up and turn around. Poor baby. But what I keep saying is one awful day for him and then *no more flying*!!! He will be home in America:)

Missy - I am headed to bed as I need to be up early for Misha - please check in and let us know about the day OK?? (an e-mail to your mother would not kill you either:p )

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

Oh goodness...He will probably need a bath when you pick him up. That is terrible a small litterbox is not permitted:(

[NoahsMommy]

Awww.....sweet Boomer. I'm sorry your conditions are less than First Class....silly hoomans. Don't they (airline people) know you're used to nothing but the BEST??

Arrive safely...wave when you fly over me!!

Hugs,
Kelly :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Prayers are on the way for Boomer to have a safe flight. Welcome to America Boomer!!!:)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Weather Outlook for Boomer's Flights >>>

Updated: 12:30 PM JST on September 14, 2005
Observed At: New Tokyo, Japan

Elevation: 144 ft / 44 m
TEMP: 88 °F / 31 °C
Partly Cloudy
Heat Index: 93 °F / 34 °C
Humidity: 55%
Dew Point: 70 °F / 21 °C
Wind: 20 mph / 32 km/h from the SW
Wind Gust: 31 mph / 50 km/h
Pressure: 29.74 in / 1007 hPa
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10.0 kilometers
UV: 8 out of 16
Clouds: Few 3500 ft / 1066 m

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Newark, New Jersey ~ Forecast for 4:00 PM Wednesday:
Partly Cloudy / 39 % Chance of Rain
Temp: 87
Winds: 7 mph

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Columbus, Ohio ~ Forecast for 10 PM Wednesday:
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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[Sirrahsim]

I posted this same thing in Cat General, but it'll have to do. I'm exhausted!

We're home! Right about now Boomer is probably at the Continental pet boarding place waiting for his flight. My cargo rep said that they would take him from us and get him some food and it sounded like he would get the opportunity to play a little (yeah right, like he's gonna play. He spent most of the car trip hunkered down in the corner of his crate but did sniff around a little while we walked around the airport. It was a 3.5 hour trip out there and a 2 hour trip back to the base.

His plane leaves Japan for New Jersey in 2 hours and I have every confidence in the capable pet reps at Continental airlines
I hated saying good bye to my Boomer, but I know that he will be with his grandmeowmie and grandpawpie soon
Thank you to everyone who's prayers and financial help made this trip possible!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(

NUTZ!

Sure hope the Air Conditioning is working!!

DEPARTURE City: Tokyo, Japan (NRT - Narita)
Gate: D96
Check-in Terminal: Passenger Terminal 2, F counter on the 3rd Fl.
Scheduled Time: 4:20 p.m.
Estimated Time: 6:00 p.m. (Japan Time = 5:00 AM EASTERN
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

ARRIVAL City: New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Gate: C134
Terminal: Terminal C
Scheduled Time: 4:05 p.m.
Estimated Time: 5:20 p.m.
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

Status: Delayed - Maintenance

:(

[orangemm]

Doesn't it just figure that his flight is delayed?

Hang in there, Boomer!

If we all could be with you, that plane would be packed to the top.

Lots of love & headbumpies to you!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:p

Well, "ALMOST" *OFF* ...

They're TAXIING away from the Gate - headed towards the Runway!

Continental Flight 8

DEPARTURE City: Tokyo, Japan (NRT - Narita)
Gate: D96
Check-in Terminal: Passenger Terminal 2, F counter on the 3rd Fl.
Scheduled Time: 4:20 p.m.
Actual Time: 5:58 p.m.
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

Status: Departed Gate Late, taxiing to runway

GOOOOO, Boomer!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

He's *OFF the Ground & IN the AIR*!!

Continental Flight 8

Departure City: Tokyo, Japan (NRT - Narita)
Gate: D96
Check-in Terminal: Passenger Terminal 2, F counter on the 3rd Fl.
Scheduled Time: 4:20 p.m.
Actual Time: 5:58 p.m.
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

Arrival City: New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Gate: C134
Terminal: Terminal C
Scheduled Time: 4:05 p.m.
Estimated Time: 5:12 p.m.
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

Status: In Flight

[Sirrahsim]

Yay Boomer!! Fly kitty fly!

[Cinder & Smoke]

http://tracker.flightview.com/fvcontinentalairlines/flightviewcgi.exe?qtype=gif&acid=co0008&arrap=ewr

http://tracker.flightview.com/fvcontinentalairlines/flightviewcgi.exe?qtype=gif&acid=co0008&arrap=ewr


Let's see if either of these FlightTracker maps show up.

Well, they won't "display" -
but if you *click* on the links above ...

A litle MAP will open and show the Plane's Tracked Location ...
and the page & map UpDate minute by minute.

Too bad they won't *stop* in Columbus when they fly right over
and drop Boomer off! :(

[Sirrahsim]

Right over Japan... it's gonna be a long flight. I hope the pet reps on the flight are friendly to him. I put his name in cute little stickers on the top front of his cage:D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Sirrahsim

I hope the pet reps on the flight are friendly to him.

:confused:

Is there a Kat SITTER actually ON BOARD with him??

Were there other Pets / Animals on the flight?

[orangemm]

wow, this is so exciting! Boomer, we're here for you!!!

Kitty in flight!

(I have Boomer set as my wallpaper and screensaver; just can't get this guy out of my mind)

[Craftlady]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
:confused:

Is there a Kat SITTER actually ON BOARD with him??

Were there other Pets / Animals on the flight?

For what they are charging there better be drinks, food and a movie. :)
That would be neat that there is an actual pet sitter with the animals.

[sirrahbed]

WHEW!!! He's been in the air for TWO hours now!!! YAY!!!
Missy I am soooo glad that your drive went OK - WOW!!!

This is going to be a day Boomer will not want to remember - he was in that cage 12 houirs before he even took off :rolleyes: BUT....once we pick him up, get him home (maybe a bath) - we will be spoiling him so much that he will forget his day - the destination is the best part of the adventure :D Sure wish he could talk and tell us all about it.

Phred - when do you sleep???:p

edit: off the phone with Missy and they have been home quite awhile. The drive to and from Tokyo was hectic but she did it!:D Boomer huddled in the cage - but this is usually what he does.

They read his microchip which I think is terrific. ALL pets in Japan have to be microchipped and they used an "Avid (http://www.avidmicrochip.com/)" reader and Boomer's chip is "Home Again (http://www.homeagainid.com/) " Kuhio posted all about these chips (http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=88253) .

Boomer has at least one travel companion and that is a little cocker spaniel. Right now I bet they have gotten acquainted and grumbled about the delay - but are now sound asleep!!

See you tonight Boomer!!

[Sirrahsim]

I know that there is at least one other dog on board with him. There was an adorable cocker spaniel there waiting to be taken over to the Continental pet area. I think that there must be someone on board because they talk about keeping them watered and fed, but I'm not sure. Yes Craftlady, for the price they ought to be serving him caviar on a silver platter:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

A couple days before the trip- Boomer has a very good body-image and thinks that he can fit in this little condo:rolleyes:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid186/p32f0aed0ebb42531286afe48ff8a417e/f24eb13c.jpg
On goes the harness with tags and out go the airplane ears
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid186/pbd5881a14a54a4f09541201ac3eadc3f/f24eb12a.jpg
Come here Boomer, vet time
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid186/p54339d9a94fe48f6945d84880aa1415c/f24eb10f.jpg
Anything but the Porta-prison!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid186/p3893df89aa26a8c9537caa4c7cda5b58/f24eb102.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid186/p4053f6b94e23dff805939e6b40284728/f24eb0cd.jpg

These were from the day of his health certification. I didn't take any today... We were too busy!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thanks for the great uppydates Phred and Missy. Don't be scared Boomer, your voyage will be over soon and you get to see Grandma and Grandpa. Wow!! What a story this is. I believe it's one of the most exciting PT happenings I've ever seen;) You all must be going into Wreck Stage #83 now. Bless you all!! We're praying real hard for all of you.

[sirrahbed]

I have to say that I am blown away and yet soooo comforted that so many of you are rooting for my family right now. Hubby just grins and shakes his head when he reads about what all you folks are saying and doing.:D

Me - I have Misha over today - she is napping now. Mama Chris is here, too - working on homework....Missy, Tyler and Carol *should* be snoozing away by now as it is 11:15pm in Japan.

After a study group we have tonight from 7-8, we are headed out a bit early for Columbus and will wait for Boomer. It is a little over a one hour drive. Then we will get home - probably midnight or so EST. We will settle Boomer in and probably sleep in there with him. My plan is to take the digital camera to get a few pictures tonight but depends on how hectic things are. But I am a PT Meowmie and we usually provide pictures of all sorts of things:D :rolleyes:

For now - here is the Sirrah kitty welcome suite:)
for reclining and window entertainment...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/Boomer/boomerhammock.jpg
for hiding:p
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/Boomer/boomercube.jpg

not shown: poo station and feeding buffet :D

[furrykidsmother]

Thanks for all the wonderful updates. What nice things Boomer has waiting for him! I hope that he isn't to scared on the flight, that is a long time to be wondering what is going on, but I am sure he will come through with flying colors. Can't wait to see his arrival pictures.

[Craftlady]

The living conditions are lovely. :)
I'm sure the poo and feeding stations are top notch too :) :)

[K & L]

Gosh I'm on pins and needles waiting to hear the final ending! I'm so happy Boomer will remain in the family!

[PJ's Mom]

This is so exciting! :D I almost feel like I'm there. :p

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

Finally flyin in the right direction on the lil map! :p

See: FlightView Flight Tracker (http://tracker.flightview.com/fvcontinentalairlines/flightviewcgi.exe?qtype=gif&acid=co0008&arrap=ewr) ...

For an up to the minute map of where Boomer's Plane is.

Even with his late start from Narita,
Boomer should arrive in Newark with plenty of time to make his
connecting flight to Columbus. :)

Arrival City: New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Gate: C126
Terminal: Terminal C
Scheduled Time: 4:05 p.m.
Estimated Time: 5:16 p.m.

:D

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh Boomer, you are high in the air right now? Wow, what a big adventure for a cat!! Don't worry about getting a bit dirty, your family will love and cuddle you anyway ;) :D
I'm sorry I couldn't check in here sooner, but I have been in bed for 2 days, with severe belly flue....:(

[gini]

Boomer - bless your heart - I am rooting for you!!

Wait until you see what they have waiting for you at home! I told you, they really know how to treat kitties here - you are going to love it!

[Lobodeb]

This suspense is killing me! I hadn't posted before, but have been following closely.

Get home safe, Boomer! We're rooting for you!

[christa]

This is so exciting! I am so glad that things went so well getting Boomer off at the airport!

Debbie, how much longer??? ;)

[jazzcat]

Go Boomer Go!!!!!

I dreamt about him all night! Isn't that funny?

I have to go stay with my Dad today but I sent the link for the flight tracker to hubby at work so I can have him give me updates this afternoon. :)

There are so many people cheering and praying little Boomer on to a safe arrival at grandma and grandpa's house.

[christa]

Originally posted by jazzcat
Go Boomer Go!!!!!

I dreamt about him all night! Isn't that funny?



Funny . . . I'm suprised I didn't! I went to sleep last night praying my heart out for sweet Boomer! I think we just all feel so attached to him, even though he's been across the ocean all this time . . . we're just all so glad that he's going to remain in "our family"!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that Boomer's plane if finally flying. Have a safe trip sweet Boomer.:)

[kuhio98]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
:) Boomer's over ALASKA now ...
Darn, I missed him! If I had been awake I would have gotten up and waved at his plane! :p I tossed and turned last night and kept watching the clock trying to figure out where Boomer's plane was. Thanks for the link. It won't be long now Boomer. Hang in there sweetie.

Current Location

394 mi N of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 37,000ft 515 knots

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

*wave* Glacier ~ Boomer's over your house now!

They ought to be starting to turn southeast soon ...

Next stop = NEWARK, NJ, at 5:16 PM THIS Afternoon.

[Daisy and Delilah]

The suspense is killing me!!! I hope this thread doesn't crash due to overwhelming check-ins;) ;) ;) Looks like you might be over Canada(?) now Boomer? How is your little cocker spaniel companion? Hopefully the snack and beverage carts have made their way around by now buddy!! Your "welcome to Grandma"s and Grandpa's" accomodations look mahvelous:D Hold on doll face......it won't be too much longer:) :) :) :) :)

GREAT JOB PHRED!!!!!!!!

[gini]

Question??

Of all of our "real" kitty transports - doesn't Boomer get the prize for the longest distance ever?

It would be wonderful if we could have had "in-flight" stories about Boomer.

[Daisy and Delilah]

This needs to be made into a movie:D

[Shady]

Hey Boomer!

You're a world traveller! Welcome to Canada. (Well our air space anyway) lol

Looks like in a couple of hours you're going to be down here, crossing the air border between Canada and the U.S.

I'll wave as you go by. :)

[AlleyCat]

Wow !! I have not posted here, but I have been following this entire story since Missy first posted that she was trying to find a new home for Boomer. This has been exciting to follow and I am so glad he is coming to the United States, and all of these posts show that many on PT care about Boomer !!! Welcome to the Grand Ol' USA, Boomer !!

[kittycats_delight]

Almost there Boomer. Hang on buddy it won't be long now and you will be grandmeowmie and grandpawpie in that great new welcome room they got all ready just for you !!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

Still over Canada;
They've turned right and are now headed SouthEast
towards Newark, NJ.

ETA for arrival at Newark is still shown as 5:16 PM Eastern Time;
but with 3 hours to go, that's still a bit of a guess.

New Jersey Weather:

Scattered showers have developed across central new jersey. These showers, although widely scattered in nature may cause a brief period of heavy rain. They are moving north at around 10 to 15 mph and will stay mostly west of the hudson river.

This afternoon: Partly cloudy. Humid with highs in the upper 80s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Patchy fog after midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.

None of ths weather should bother Boomer's landing nor
his take-off at 7:55 PM for Columbus.

[sasvermont]

I bet G & G let the Boomer out of his carrier in the car. What do you all think? I would. Poor guy. He will need to stretch is legs a bit. Well, if he's been using the pee pad, maybe they will put him in the WAAAAYYYYY back of the car.

I cannot wait to hear about his arrival etc. It will probably be late tonight before we get the final word.

[pnance]

I just read this thread. This is incredible, way to go Boomer! :D Just a suggestion, you might want to try to pickup some of those pet wipes since he couldn't have a litter box, just to get him through the night till he's a bit more relaxed and ready for a bath.

[orangemm]

I've been thinking of Boomer all day; distracted my co-workers to death with "where is Boomer NOW?" and ran right home so I could check in and see where he is!!

You go, sweet Boomer!! The worst will soon be over.

Debbie, his homecoming will be wonderful, you've made a kitty paradise for him. If he's anything like our cats, the first thing they do when they get out of the carrier is to S-T-R-E-T-C-H those legs.

That window perch looks soooo comfy!

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

Just a little bit longer and he will be here!!! We are all cheering him on......BOOMER.........BOOMER............BOOMER!! http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid150/pbf54b2c6dd3e58448a06a538c04a6c9f/f5e4eae0.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid150/p6c57d0dffe2849f784470b7abb22b850/f5e4ea6b.jpg :D

[Logan]

Sending good thoughts for our world traveler, Boomer. :)

Hoping all will be well and he will comfortably settle into his new home. Missy, Debbie, you are champs in my opinion to make this all happen!!!!!!!!

True kitty lovers, you are. And people after our own hearts.

Logan

[Biscuit's Mom]

Hey y'all, if/when it works, this tracking site is GREAT!

But sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. You need to select (1) "Continental Airlines" and then (2) flight number "008", then (3) select graphical version. Right now it seems to be working.

http://www.trip.com/trs/cheaptickets/galileo_flight_tracker/galileo_home.xsl[URL=http://]

Robin aka Biscuit's Mom

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

Boomer is currently at 39,000 feet and traveling at 480 knots...WOW ! he willl be here in no time!:) he is near saginaw michigan now:)

[caseysmom]

Looks like Boomer is over lake michigan??? Sounds like he will be landing in Newark in 1 hour!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

If you're trying to follow along on
FlightView Flight Tracker (http://www.continental.com/travel/tcFlightAndGate.asp?SID=DF808C43071B4008A3D4B3D240 9395F9) ...

The lil airplane is almost <hidden> under the "Newark" nameplate,
but the plane has its Nose almost on the Newark red *dot*.

Newark is posting "Cloudy, 12 mph winds, 10 mile Visibility -
they otta be able to *zipp* right down when they get there!

Still promising a 5:16 PM Arrival.

[Grace]

Wondering if Continental is wondering about all the hits this particular flight is generating?

I keep looking at the clock, counting the hours - not too long now.

[caseysmom]

I looked at a map, I think boomer was over Lake Huron....this other link shows an arrival time of 4:58...less than an hour boomer!

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

almost at niagra falls!! Closer and closer he is getting!!!!

[orangemm]

Whoo Hoo! Leg #1 of the journey is almost over!!!

[caseysmom]

I think the link is getting overloaded, its not working for me now! Boomer.....look out the window you are probably gonne see niagra falls any minute now!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Oopsie! :o

Guess FlightView doesn't want their Map of Where He's Been
published on PT!

[caseysmom]

Cider and Smoke...you blabbermouth!


....your post was blank the first time I saw it

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by caseysmom

....your post was blank the first time I saw it

No - it had a *BIG* "error message" saying I wasn't
allowed to DO that!

[caseysmom]

Look like Boomer is in New York now.

[caseysmom]

Oh hehe I get it.

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

:) http://www.trip.com/trs/cheaptickets/galileo_flight_tracker/graphics_results.xsl

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

What is Boomers next flight info so we can continue to track him? what airline and flight number?

[Craftlady]

Originally posted by Abby&Buddy'sMom
What is Boomers next flight info so we can continue to track him? what airline and flight number?

Next he hops onto a smaller twin-engine Boeing 737-500 and settles in
for the short hop over to Columbus, Ohio, on Continental Airlines
flight "CO 753 / 14Sep Newark-Columbus (19:55 - 21:40)".

Scheduled Departure from Newark, NJ is at 7:55 PM and
Arrrives 1 hr 45 minutes later in Columbus, Ohio,
at 9:40 PM Eastern Time - Wednesday Night.

[caseysmom]

Looks like boomer is over pennsylvania.....go outside and wave catnapper!

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

Thank You, as I was following it on the Galileo flight tracker site as their graphics seem pretty good:) he should be in newark in a few minutes:) :)

[Biscuit's Mom]

According to Boomer's mom, the next flight is Continental #0753. By the way she posted this info and the URL to that cool real time animation site on another thread yesterday:D.

WELCOME TO AMERICA BOOMER!!

Robin aka Biscuit's Mom

[Cinder & Smoke]

:cool:

FlyteCom has been showing them steadily loosing Altitude -
down from 39,000' to 22,000' -
but they just went back UP to 27,000' ???

Speed has been dropping from the high 580 mph ...
now down to 475 ...

Prolly in a "Holding" or "Final Approach" pattern ...

[caseysmom]

Looks like Boomer is making the turn to make a descent soon....put those back paws down boomer and help that plane make a smooooth landing.

[sasvermont]

I love it when the plane goes off the screen, only to reappear on another.....

I will be driving home from work as Boomer lands!

I will check back in a little later.

Good luck Boomer!

[Cinder & Smoke]

He's comin IN!!

15,000 feet and dropping;

Speed down to 230 mph!!

[gini]

Phred, thanks, you have made this so much fun.

Everyone is rooting for Boomer to arrive safely!!!

[orangemm]

Comin' down, Boomer! Hang in there, little dude!!

[caseysmom]

Now he's back up to 27,000....I'm guessen there waiten their turn.

[caseysmom]

He is definetely landing now!

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by gini
Phred, thanks, you have made this so much fun.

Everyone is rooting for Boomer to arrive safely!!!

I agree:D Phred has helped to make this an adventure for sure:)
Catdad is getting "da bus" ready with porta-potty and fresh water. We are soon headed out to get pet-wipes and run errands before a class we have 7-8 and then headed for Columbus!!! Will check his final flight info before we leave the area. We will be there plenty early - don't worry!

You guys are too funny!! Thanks so much for rooting for Boomer. Missy should be getting up soon and wait until she reads all of this:eek:

[Cinder & Smoke]

5:27 PM = TOUCHDOWN!!

Boomer has LANNDED!

[Grace]

Status: Landed, taxiing to the gate

BRAVO BOOMER !!

[gini]

Let's hear it for Continental Airlines!!!!

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

http://www.animationlibrary.com/Animation11/Transportation/Planes/Air_traffic.gif come on home now, Boomer!! 1 more small flight to go:)

[AlleyCat]

Forgive me if this was already answered: How does Boomer get from his plane to the other? Someone is aware of him and his carrier and gets him to the other plane?

[Craftlady]

Everyone on the flight runs for the bathrooms :D
The flight crew cleans up the mess from all the partying that went on during the long flight. Boomer has to agree that little dog sure loved treats. :)

Time to settle in for a few hours delay (I hate sitting in airports). Maybe Boomer can pass the time in the airport shops?????? Catch a quick dinner and settle in for the next flight :)

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

http://www.animationlibrary.com/Animation11/Transportation/Planes/digital_welcome.gif

[orangemm]

Yay Boomer!!! Archy is here with me (on my lap) and told me to tell you that you're a cool guy, doing all that traveling SOLO!

Welcome to the USA!!

I'm so glad you're HERE.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by sirrahbed

Catdad is getting "da bus" ready with porta-potty and fresh water.
We are soon headed out to get pet-wipes and run errands ...


Might wanna take along a light Dawg or Kat LEASH, too!

Worst case a length of heavy STRING ...

To keep Boom "tethered" in the Bus while he's out of da Box!

[caseysmom]

Someone put a secret camera on the plane to check on Boomer....this is what happened with that darn dog!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/spumoni/cling.jpg

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

he he...Im having fun with these;) http://www.animationlibrary.com/Animation11/Words/Welcome_Signs/modern_plane.gif

[christa]

Yay! Boomer is on American Soil!!! Shew! Now I can breathe!

Just one more leg of the trip to go!!! Poor guy has to wait 4 more hours to get back on with the trip!!! I hate layovers, but 4 hours is just a nightmare! I wonder what he thinks is going on???

[christa]

Originally posted by MommyOf3cats
Forgive me if this was already answered: How does Boomer get from his plane to the other? Someone is aware of him and his carrier and gets him to the other plane?

Sounds to me like there's people that are there to tend to Boomer and the other animals in transport.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by MommyOf3cats

How does Boomer get from his plane to the other?

Someone is aware of him and his carrier and
gets him to the other plane?

Continental Airlines claims to be A-#1 in PetCare!

They have a special "Pet Desk" that keeps track of ALL Live Animal
shpments in their aircraft any any animals they have responsibility
for but have shipped on another caarrier's aircraaft ...

The "Pet Desk" is manned 24/7 with a Cargo Agent that has authority
to "boss" agents at other cargo terminals - to Insure that
SOMEone knows an animal is on board an aircraft and goes out
to unload and care for the animals.

If an animal seems sick or injured - Continental arranges for immedient
Vet care and notifies the shipper and recipient.

Newark Airport - being an International Terminal for Continental -
probably sees LOTS of animals arriving & departing -
there's probably a VERY Pet-Friendly Cargo Handler there that just
LOVES to run out to Meet & Greet the Furry cargos!

Between the central "Pet Desk" and the Locals - I'll bet Boomer has
a calm rest in Newark and gets on board the Columbus plane
in plenty of time!

[orangemm]

I didn't know that, but it makes me feel better about Boomer 'laying over'.

Won't be long, sweetie!

[Sirrahsim]

I hope they have a translator in Newark!! Boomer is a Japanese kitty!!:confused: :confused: :confused: :eek: :D

[Sirrahsim]

The tracking info from the cargo website. He didn't sit on that plane long at all :)


Segment NRT to EWR
1 piece(s) weighing 8 kilograms booked on flight CO0008 on 14SEP from NRT to EWR
1 piece(s) weighing 8 kilograms departed on flight CO0008 on 14SEP from NRT to EWR
1 piece(s) weighing 8 kilograms recovered from flight CO0008 on 14SEP at 1750 in EWR

Segment EWR to CMH
1 piece(s) weighing 8 kilograms booked on flight CO0753 on 14SEP from EWR to CMH

[jazzcat]

Great, he's in the states now!!! This is my first chance to check in personally but I had hubby checking in all afternoon for progress reports.

Not much longer Boomer man and then you can start getting comfy in your new home.

[orangemm]

Bless his little heart!

[Craftlady]

Here's the flight tracker site. Thought I'd re-link it for the 2nd journey. That way we dont have to dig though the posts to find it. :)

tracking (http://www.trip.com/trs/cheaptickets/galileo_flight_tracker/galileo_home.xsl)

Flight # info
Continental Airlines Flight 753 / 14Sep Newark-Columbus

[slick]

Gosh, I've been quiet but have been following this thread. Welcome to America Boomer! Stay cool, Kat and dream of the time, very soon, when you will be exploring your new surroundings.

[Daisy and Delilah]

GREAT NEWS!!!!! You're getting closer little man!! We're so excited and we just can't hide it!! This is the most exciting thing I've seen lately;) We'll be here for you till G and G have you at home sweet guy!! What a trooper this little guy is. We bet the whole airline crew has fallen in love with him:D

[Craftlady]

His flight leaves at 7:55 p.m. eastern standard time.
It's 7:28 p.m. now 20 mins to go. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(

He's not leavin in 10 minutes ...

They DON'T HAVE A PLANE to put him on! :mad:

Continental Flight 753

Departure City: Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Gate: C97
Check-in Terminal: Terminal C
Scheduled Time: 7:55 p.m.
Estimated Time: 9:07 p.m.
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005


Arrival City: Columbus, OH (CMH)
Gate: A-6
Terminal: Main Terminal
Scheduled Time: 9:40 p.m.
Estimated Time: 10:58 p.m.
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

Status: Delayed - Awaiting inbound aircraft

[Craftlady]

FlightTracker Terms & Conditions


Airline Flight# Airport Time Status / Distance
Continental Airlines 753 Departing Newark Intl, NJ 8:23 p.m. Pending
Arriving Port Columbus Intl, OH 9:40 pm


Looks like the found a plane!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sirrahsim]

it's one thing after the next :( I'm going to try to call the 24 hour pet desk and find out how he is doing in Newark and if they are giving him an opportunity to get out and stretch his legs

[orangemm]

That'll be some LONG STRETCH!

Boomer, you're a real champ!

No matter what I'm doing, I always gravitate back to the computer to check on his status. You'd think it was my cat!?

Not long now, little buddy! No doubt he is wondering where Tyler is?!

[Sirrahsim]

OK, right now Boomer is at a "T-point" waiting to be transfered to his next plane. He couldn't give me any specific information about Boomer but he said that all of the animals out of Narita were doing fine. He said that there are pet reps there to look after all of the animals and give them some ice water or ice cubes to drink. At least he's not just sitting in a warehouse by himself :D

[Sirrahsim]

Continental's website still lists the estimated take off time as 9:07 :( Poor kitty

[Craftlady]

Originally posted by Sirrahsim
Continental's website still lists the estimated take off time as 9:07 :( Poor kitty

That makes him get in 10:30 ish. What a long day.
Glad your mom and dad are going to be at the airport early it's hard to wait but it's good they will be there before he lands.

[Sirrahsim]

DEPARTS
City: New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Gate: C97
Check-in Terminal: Terminal C
Scheduled Time: 7:55 p.m.
Estimated Time: 9:07 p.m.

Arrives
City: Columbus, OH (CMH)
Gate: A-6
Terminal: Main Terminal
Scheduled Time: 9:40 p.m.
Estimated Time: 10:58 p.m.
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

Status: Delayed - Awaiting inbound aircraft


This same thing happened to Paul and I when we flew to the states last September:(

[auggie]

Wow, I just read this whole thread.
How Exciting! Welcome to the USA, sweet Boomer!
He is such a cute little guy and I’m so happy he is going to stay in the Family.
That flight delay sucks. Poor Boomer!
Maybe Debbie can call someone that can post here, after they pick him up.

[sirrahbed]

Grandpaw and GrandMeowmie just out of our class and stopped by the house to check the flight status and grab the camera. Looks like we don't need to rush but will be leaving in a couple minutes anyway. The cargo place closes at midnight but with us sitting there....:D Will get him home. Oh yes and grabbing a leash too - so he won't be climbing all over the car. Thanks all and bye for now!:)

I am also going to call the petdesk and see what they say - will call cargo also.

[Sirrahsim]

Mom!! don't put a leash on Boomer!!!! He FLIPS OUT when he's attached to a leash!! Full on jumping and twisting and slamming himself into walls!

[kittycats_delight]

Just checked the flight info and seems Boomer may get off the ground in Newark earlier than expected. This is the info I got.

Continental Airlines 753 Departing Newark Intl, NJ 8:23 pm PENDING

Arriving Port Columbus Intl, OH 9:40 pm

[Sirrahsim]

"pending" just means that they don't know anything yet, unfortunately :( They're still on the ground

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Sirrahsim

DEPARTS: Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Gate: C97
Check-in Terminal: Terminal C
Scheduled Time: 7:55 p.m.
Estimated Time: 9:07 p.m.

Status: Delayed - Awaiting inbound aircraft


:rolleyes:

That prolly ain't gonna happen. :(

Just got off the dinger with a real, warm blooded Passenger Rep ~

The hold-up is the plane that has to get to Newark to become
Flight 753 - was LATE leaving Newburg, New York!

Boomer is *waiting* for Flight 808 to get to Newark ...
Flight 808 is now due to land at Newark at about 8:58 PM ...

She said it will take at least 30 minutes to empty, load and
fuel that plane ...

She "guesses" that Boomer's #753 won't be ready for
"push-back and taxiing" till 9:30 pm at the earliest. ...
Then they have to hope for a take-off slot to be available.

:(

[Craftlady]

Well it's 8:48 and still holding???
Hope Debbie got that information for her call to the pet desk.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Sirrahsim

Mom!! don't put a leash on Boomer!!!!
He FLIPS OUT when he's attached to a leash!!
Full on jumping and twisting and slamming himself into walls!

:eek:

Don't *panic* Missy -
I have their Cell Dinger number --

I'll wait till we know he's in the ar again and call them -
I'll make sure they don't try the Leash Idea!

[jenluckenbach]

I am wearing a hole in the rug PACING! :eek:

I should just drive to Newark and get Boomer! :rolleyes: But with a 2 hour drive he'll be in the air before that ;)

I will check back first thing tomorrow morning. Hope to have the great news that Boomer is safe and hiding under the bed. :)

[Laura's Babies]

:eek: OH MY GOSH YA'LL!! BOOMER IS COMING HOME??? .. I got home just in time to welcome him back home! This is SO exciting!!

OK, how did this come about?............. WHO CARES??? I am just SO HAPPY for everyone, especially BOOMER!! It was breaking my heart that he was going to have to be rehomed, absolutely, breaking my heart! NOW, he is coming to live with Grandma and Grandpa!! WHOOPIE!!!

WELCOME HOME BOOMER!!!!

[Sirrahsim]

I got hold of my Mom and told her not to leash him:) it'll be ok :)

[DogLover9501]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
I am wearing a hole in the rug PACING! :eek:

Me too! This is so exciting :D Boomer will be with his grandmeowmie and grandpawpie soon!

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

any new news on boomers flight??

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke

Boomer is *waiting* for Flight 808 to get to Newark ...
Flight 808 is now due to land at Newark at about 8:58 PM ...

She said it will take at least 30 minutes to empty, load and
fuel that plane ...

She "guesses" that Boomer's #753 won't be ready for
"push-back and taxiing" till 9:30 pm at the earliest. ...
Then they have to hope for a take-off slot to be available.

:(

I miss-typed that originally as EIGHT:30 ---
Hard to do if it didn't arrive till 8:58! :rolleyes:

:p

[Sirrahsim]

I'm so nervous for my Boomer boy!! He must be so scared and confused :( He's never heard a New Jersey accent before:eek: He probably thinks that I've abandoned him and sent him to his death:( :(

[orangemm]

Talk about a nail-chewing time! We're ALL nervous.

I can't remember when I've been at the edge of my seat for so long.

Hopefully he'll take off in about half an hour. Poor lil guy, what a long day!

It'll be all right when he gets with his grammy and grampop.

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

I dont know who this kitty is, but when I saw this internet picture I thought it looked like he was praying that boomer gets to grandmeowmies house soon:) http://www.funthumb.com/images/funnypictures/kitty3.jpg

[rkidsrcats]

I just got done reading all the posts. Better suspense/adventure novel than the John LeCarre book I just finished!

Good to know that Boomer has some Pet Reps looking in on him and checking his status.

Keep the updates a-comin' Phred!

Go Boomer - you're almost home!

[gini]

Lordy, you would think it was TYLER on the plane by himself with all of us at the edge our seats.

But the idea of wonderful Boomer being caged all of this time - and yes, having to listen to some New JOISY accents - has me completely wrapped up in this story.

(with apologies to all of those from New Jersey that I have offended!!)

[Sirrahsim]

Status: Departed Gate Late, taxiing to runway


he's off!!

[Shady]

Thank God!

You're in the home stretch Boomer!

What an adventure.

YOU GO BOOMER.

:D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Two minutes ago the Passenger Rep's screen uppydated:

Flight 753 "Pushed Back & is Taxiing" for take-off!! :)

ETA at Columbus will appear as "a good time" as soon as the
system logs the "wheels up" time for #753.

Gonna be somewhere around 11:00 pm.

GO BOOMER!

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Sirrahsim
Status: Departed Gate Late, taxiing to runway


he's off!!

So are we!!.........cargo is expecting us........ZOOM!!

[Craftlady]

YEAH!!!!!!! Flight tracker doesnt tell us that still stuck on "pending".

[orangemm]

Yay!!!! Fly high, little guy!! Last roundup.

[auggie]

YEAH! The Plane is finally taking off!

[Cinder & Smoke]

His Air Cargo Waybill says he made the connection and
is aboard 753 >>>

AWB: 005-xyz 1 piece(s) weighing 8 kilograms departed on flight CO0753 on 14SEP from EWR to CMH

Segment NRT to EWR
1 piece(s) weighing 8 kilograms booked on flight CO0008 on 14SEP from NRT to EWR
1 piece(s) weighing 8 kilograms departed on flight CO0008 on 14SEP from NRT to EWR
1 piece(s) weighing 8 kilograms recovered from flight CO0008 on 14SEP at 1750 in EWR

Segment EWR to CMH
1 piece(s) weighing 8 kilograms booked on flight CO0753 on 14SEP from EWR to CMH
1 piece(s) weighing 8 kilograms departed on flight CO0753 on 14SEP from EWR to CMH

:D

[Sirrahsim]

:D :D :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hmmmmmm ....

Here's why the story gets confusing >>>

"Flight maps include proprietary data that is intended for World Wide Web
and users may not link the data for any purpose to a third-party site
or retransmit the data as part of a commercial enterprise.

FlightView map information delayed 20 minutes per FAA requirements."

The Reps have "the Real Story" on their puters ...
most of what WE can see is delayed by 20 minutes!

Oh well. :rolleyes:

[Sirrahsim]

ahhhh that explains why the flight tracker is still pending Real-time my butt:rolleyes:

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

Just how excited are you???? !!!!!!! This is so cool for you and your family:) It wont be long now till he is at home. I have been watching this for most of the day and husband and child think i am weird...but hey, who cares what they think....your baby boy is on his way to see his grandmeowmie!!:)

[Sirrahsim]

I miss him already!! But just one week from today it will be myself, Tyler, and Grammy winging our way to Ohio:D

[Craftlady]

Guess that would make sense. Drives us nuts LOL

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

Us PT's will probably want to watch you and Tylers flight progress too:) :) you will have to let us know all the numbers and such when the time comes:)

[Corinna]

Go Boomer !!! This I think is the fastest built thread we have had ever. Oh yes we have to track the rest of the family too.

[chocolatepuppy]

Finally got time to read all this! It's almost over Boomer! You'll soon be with Grandma and Grandpa! :D

[Craftlady]

I'm playing on line (play money) texas holdem. So I will be checking the thread. Gotta calm my nerves LOL

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

he is in the air..10,000 ft up :) about 400 knots .....he is a moving:D

[Craftlady]

Left at 9:49 p.m.
Arrival 11:05 pm

Are they going to have to wait the 1/2 unloading time etc?
Hope they unload faster than at Newark.

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

could this be him??? http://www.animationlibrary.com/Animation11/Transportation/Planes/Plane_rises.gif lol :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Here's Contnental Airline's "FlightView" Tracker >>>

Continental's "FlightView" (http://www.continental.com/travel/tcFlightAndGate.asp?SID=36B95EF45292454ABE8B6F85DC FF1CB7) ...

Just remember Boomer is 20 minutes AHEAD of
where the plane shows!

:eek:

Sumpin wrong there ...

Lil Air-o-Plane is already circlin over Columbus!
Not too likely to be happenin - yet.

:confused:

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

according to the galileo flight tracker, he will be coming right over my house...I will wave to him in a few minutes:D ;)

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

now almost 30,000 ft , and about 500 knots

[Sirrahsim]

I'm going crazy waiting so we are going to get out of the house and go to the zoo!

[Cinder & Smoke]

FlyteComm is a little more believable >>>

FlyteComm Flight Tracker (http://www.flytecomm.com/cgi-bin/trackflight)

The Flight ID is either
753
or
COA753 ...

Depends on which page you get.

[Craftlady]

Airline Continental
Flight Number 753
Departure City (Airport) Newark, NJ (EWR)
Departure Time 09/14/2005 09:49 PM
Arrival City (Airport) Columbus, OH (CMH)
Arrival Time 09/14/2005 11:00 PM
Remaining Flight Time 00:38
Aircraft Type Boeing 737-500
Current Altitude 28,000 feet
Current Groundspeed 502 mph
Flight Status In Flight

38 minutes till touchdown :)

**********************************************
Airline Continental
Flight Number 753
Departure City (Airport) Newark, NJ (EWR)
Departure Time 09/14/2005 09:49 PM
Arrival City (Airport) Columbus, OH (CMH)
Arrival Time 09/14/2005 10:55 PM
Remaining Flight Time 00:21
Aircraft Type Boeing 737-500
Current Altitude 26,400 feet
Current Groundspeed 485 mph
Flight Status In Flight

[cyber-sibes]

Wow I just read this entire thread from the last entry backwards - what an exciting adventure! Good luck and safe landing, Boomer! You're going to be a buckeye now! (Yeah buckeyes!)

[Craftlady]

It's not a bad thing to be a Buckeye :)
My heart is in Ohio. I born raised in NE Ohio (Akron).

[orangemm]

Almost there!!! I saw it! Only 8 minutes and you'll be on the ground.


Hang tight, Lil Boomer!

[Cinder & Smoke]

The "Arrival Times" are questionable at best ...

The Continental "internal" puters (that the Passenger Reps can see)
give the following "true" times >>>

9:12 pm was the "Push-Back & Taxi Out" time
9:48 was the "Wheels Up" time at actual take-off ...

Boomer apparently "sat"on the taxiway holdng for a take-off slot.

The Continental "SCHEDULED" flight time is 1:45 ...
but opinions differ on if that does or does not
"include departure and landing TAXI times" ----

Continental is currently estimating "arrival" at 11:11 ...

hard to say if that's "touch-down" time or
actual arrival AT the GATE.

:confused:

Last Gal I talked to said ALL the "flight tracker web sites" -
including Continental's FlightView -
have that manditory 20 minute FAA delay.

So Boomer "otta" be on the ground sometime between
11:11 and maybe 11:30 ... give or take.
:rolleyes:

:p

[Craftlady]

Oh great.. a few more minutes to wait LOL

I read earlier on that cargo closed at 11:00p.m.
Will that hold up getting Boomer tonight?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Who do ya wann believe ????

:p

FlyteComm has tthem slowin down and down to
7,600' ....

Sure sounds like a Landing Approach to me!

:rolleyes:

[Craftlady]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Who do ya wann believe ????

:p

FlyteComm has tthem slowin down and down to
7,600' ....

Sure sounds like a Landing Approach to me!

:rolleyes:

It's down to 4000
yep, thats a landing approach LOL
By time they taxi to gate .. 11:11 sounds about right.

[Grace]

I read earlier on that cargo closed at 11:00p.m.

I thought Deb said midnight?

[Craftlady]

Originally posted by Grace
I thought Deb said midnight?

Page 11... Midnight :)

[auggie]

The plane has landed!:D :D

[orangemm]

Touchdown, Boomer!:D :D :D :D :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

FlyteComm has em at 2,200 feet and 175 mph ...

Boomer otta be On the Ground before I can send this @ 11:04.

[Craftlady]

Welcome to Ohio Boomer

Airline Continental
Flight Number 753
Departure City (Airport) Newark, NJ (EWR)
Departure Time 09/14/2005 09:49 PM
Arrival City (Airport) Columbus, OH (CMH)
Arrival Time 09/14/2005 10:57 PM
Remaining Flight Time 00:00
Aircraft Type Boeing 737-500
Current Altitude 0 feet
Current Groundspeed 0 mph
Flight Status Landed

[Grace]

Status: Landed, taxiing to the gate

Welcome to Ohio, Boomer!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

FlyteComm just backed up the
"Landed" time to 10:57 pm.

So ...

Boomer - Welcome to Ohio!! :D

:D

[gini]

You betcha - we will track Missy, Tyler and Grand Mum just the same way - flying with them each minute.

But, I do think all of the Pet Talker Angels have been holding up those wings and making that plane fly right:D :D

[jazzcat]

YEAH - The Boomer has landed!!!!

[AlleyCat]

Yay !!! But I won't stop checking in until we have heard from grandpaw and grandmeowmie that Boomer is fine :)

[prechrswife]

Glad to see that Boomer has landed!:D (Now, I can go to bed. :) )

[popcornbird]

Welcome to America Boomer! :D Can't wait to see pics, and hear stories and details! Yay!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Maybe your time in that crate is gonna be over soon you brave little guy!!!! YAY!!!! We are unfortunately going to have to hit the sack but we'll keep one eye open till we know all is well. God Bless all of you that did this!! You're all my heroes!! Great job Phred. You're something else!! What a magnificant group we have here at Pet Talk:D

[Cookiebaker]

Missy, you must be so thankful this moment has finally arrived. :) I have the goosebumps, and there are tears in my eyes. What a great thread to show the heart of this PT community! :)

[Shady]

*BIG SIGH OF RELIEF*

WHEW.

One more (probably a lot less traumatic) journey, and it'll be all behind you Boomer.

:)

[Cookiebaker]

Haha I just checked "Who's Online" and at least 10 people are checking out this thread right now. :D

[gini]

Nothing like putting a bit of pressure on Debbie to give us every last detail upon Boomer's arrival:D :D

[RedHedd]

Welcome to America, Boomer! I'm sitting here with LES! Debbie, please let us know you're safely home (we know you'll do that) and post pics as soon as you can. XOXOXOXOXOXO and a coupla head bumpies and mrrts from the M's :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

:D
:D
:D

JUST hung up fro yappin with GranMom in the Cargo Office ---

BOOMER came in while we were yappin ... :)

Boomer is **FINE**

He "mee-owed" at GranPaw ...

Looks "scared" but A-OK!!!!

And he doesn't seem "stinky" at all!!

He's "mee-owin" at GranMom ...

They're headed for da Bus before they let him out...
GranMom plans to "cuddle" him all the way HOME!!

UppyDate due in an hour or so ...

:D
:D
:D

[christa]

Great! Welcome Boomer!

(Glad I can go to sleep now!!!)

I'll be back on first thing in the morning to see how Boomer did! I can't wait to see what Deb says!!!

[popcornbird]

Yippee!!! Oh Missy, you must be SO relieved...and aren't you GLAD you made this decision? :D Wonderful! SO glad to hear Boomer's home and doing just fine!

[Craftlady]

GREAT NEWS...
Now that Boomer is in good hands with Grandma & Grandpa, I'm off to bed.

[Shady]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
:D
:D
:D

JUST hung up fro yappin with GranMom in the Cargo Office ---

BOOMER came in while we were yappin ... :)

Boomer is **FINE**

He "mee-owed" at GranPaw ...

Looks "scared" but A-OK!!!!

And he doesn't seem "stinky" at all!!

He's "mee-owin" at GranMom ...

They're headed for da Bus before they let him out...
GranMom plans to "cuddle" him all the way HOME!!

UppyDate due in an hour or so ...

:D
:D
:D

Wow. Amazing.

I want to thank you too Phred, you made this so much easier and understandable to us people out in the *field*

THANKS :)

Tess

[Daisy and Delilah]

WELCOME HOME BOOMER!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

You made it!!! Thanks for the great voyage all day everybody!! It's been fabulous!!! Phred, maybe you can get some sleep soon as well as everybody else;)

[gini]

Welcome to Ohio is right!! And Meowing to Granpaw and Granmom...........tell them all about it you brave little one.

You are on the home stretch now..............to a spoiled brand new life you richly deserve!

My delete file is filled with Pet Talk notifications of posts on this thread!!:D :D

[rkidsrcats]

YYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY
YYYYYYAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY
YYYYYYAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY

we knew you could do it Boomer Man!
Welcome to America!

[caseysmom]

I have been driving kids to sports and cooking dinner and just now had time to check on Boomer....its 8:45 here in california....and I log on to get this awesome news!

Welcome to America boomer, Deb give him a great big kiss for me...I have tears in my eyes.

[orangemm]

wow, I can't believe it! Boomer made it with flying colors!!!

This is one happy group of people and I can imagine how happy the family is!!!

Happy Days are here again!!!

Welcome home, Boomer!!!

[Corinna]

Whoooo Welcome to the US Boomer . I'm sure grandpaw and grandma understand Japanees kitty talk. I'll bet he really needs that portable litter box.
So glad hes ok and not to freaked out.
Deb remeber we need pics tommorrow after he rests from jet lag.

[manda_moo87]

Aw, so glad to hear Boomer's okay. :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad that Boomer is finally in Ohio. I can't wait for updates about him.:)

[kittycats_delight]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/boomerwelcome.gif


Can't wait to hear from grandmeowmie for an uppiedate.

[Sirrahsim]

Yay!!!! Welcome to Ohio Boomer!!

[sirrahbed]

We got to the cargo place - I think about 10:50. The guys said 753 was due in at 11:11....but within a few minutes they said he was already down and the cargo man went right out to pick him up instead of waiting to have him brought over. Said he would be back in about 20-25 minutes.
While we were waiting - phone rang and it was for me :D Phred!
While I was talking to him....here comes Boomer!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/Boomer/phone.jpg
He had big ole saucer eyes and was looking out at us - dad took his pic...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid187/p314f8d5e6a25da2a80a33406ab61611c/f24adc01.jpg
Signed paperwork and went out to the car. He had peed in there but did not seem like very much and he does not need a bath or anything. I sat in back and let him out, took his collar off - and he then climbed back into the carrier for the ride so I just left my hand at the door and he sniffed it now and then. Oh and I took out all the paper out, and cleaned the carrier out really well while he was on the seat next to me. Not a peep out of him all the way home!!

Brought the carrier in and set it in his new room and opened the door. He came right out - sniffed the litterbox and then under the bed. About 2-3 minutes later he came out to sniff a bit and then hid under the pak -n play. We left a small lamp on and left him alone in there. There is food and water for him. He seems just fine - we will let him hide as he wants. He was in the crate for 32 hours but it is all behind him now!!!:D

This was the scene right outside his door!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/Boomer/sibs.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/Boomer/sibs2.jpg

We are headed to bed here - Night everyone! Will update tomroow - but let us sleep in;) Thank you sooooo much to everyone who has shared this big adventure!!

[sandragonfly]

finally! I've been sitting here all afternoon, my pager being bombarded by notifications, but only waited for sirrah's responses...now he's hoomee!!

WELCOME HOME & BOOMERGRATS!!! :D :D

boomer, the only and special one, so glad it's all over!! :) now, rest... may you be a spoiled furjapakid again very soon!

({({({boomer)})}) from the whole (USA) ark! :cool:

[gini]

Bless his little heart - and BLESS YOURS............

Let you sleep in - that is the least that we can all do - after driving to pick up Boomer at that late hour.

I must share that this thread has brought more tears than I cared to share.......................

Rest now little one - you are now HOME!

[slick]

Oh Boomer, you are home now and can finally relax...for that long ride is overwith. Sleep well little one and I'll catch up on the news tomorrow.

[Craftlady]

Sleep in what is that all about?????
Glad Boomer is all settled in for the night.
Thanks to Ms. Eleanor and Ms. Cindy I'm awake at 3:45 a.m. and up at 4:30 a.m. feeding fur babies.

[NoahsMommy]

WONDERFUL news!!!

Harris families...you all rest well. He's here, next is Missy, Tyler and grandma's turn.

Welcome home, Boomer!!! :)

[orangemm]

A big, fat "phew" is the way I feel! Great big sigh of relief that Boomer is fine (the picture of him in the cage and those big eyes just tugged at my heart!).

Poor lil guy must wonder what in the world has happened to him and what could be next??

Chill, Boomer! You can relax and be pampered and coddled for a while. Let Grandmeowmie and Grandpaw spoil you a little bit!

Your meowmie and brother will join you soon!!

P.S. LOVE the welcoming committe at the door!!!

[Craftlady]

The BIG eyes are him saying " man i have to pee bad" LOL

[jenluckenbach]

HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY!!!

I have tears in my eyes.

[chocolatepuppy]

Yay Boomer! You're safe and sound! What a great way to start my day, reading this! :D

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I think we all flew every inch of the journey with him! So glad to hear Boomer is safe and sound :D