The 2006 Winter Cat-olympics

[Sonia59]

Wow, Filou and Tigris are pure beauties!!!! They definitely have my votes in the winter piling and symetrical sitting (...and for hiding and wrestling too! :D )

[Randi]

I’m very impressed with Samantha in her curling exsersize, the viewers are watching in suspense whether she will slide down or not. :eek:

Juni’s wrestling skills are something else, but you can see how she concentrates - she’s sure to win a medal! Norbert and Pippin are doing excellent too. Peppito and Jasmine are looking really dangerous, we better keep a close eye on them! Cleo is quite a determined wrestler too.
However, I see that Tigris and Filou are also a part of this event, and I know they can be pretty tough, so everything can happen here. :eek:

Seeing Filou boxing is definately worth going all the way to Canada for, he is certainly in a class of his own! And Felix is right there in the same class! Wow! If only Tigris could get his nose out of that nip, he would have a very good chance!

Storm and Sunny seem to be introducing us to a new level of boxing, that is quite a stunt, but I think with the effort Sky puts into it, he’ll be the one from that family who takes a medal in this discipline.

Gina’s Arcs gang are bound to win a medal for the syncronised sitting - what a great show they put on, and they’re so cute looking too!

In syncronised eating, I expect Starr, Pearl, Storm, and Sky take the prize!

Felix is hiding really well, I’ll give him extra points because he is so inventive. You can see that Storm is taking this hiding event very serious, and you can see that he’s enjoying it immensely. :D CJ seems to be a real PRO, no one is going to find him easily! And we all know that little Peanut has been practising this for a long, long time, so she certainly knows what it's about!
Maya has got hiding down to perfection, I just hope that no birds will get injured.
We don’t want to disqualify Luke, but he seems to think that if he close his eyes, no one will be able to see him - too funny. :D His brother on the other hand, has a very good chance!
Sam and Daisy are just being too smart for us, they go and hide where it’s dark. Is that cheating or what! LOL!
Ebby, I’m also very impressed with your hiding spot, I bet it took a LONG time to find you. ;)
Tigris, I just saw your ingenious way of hiding, this will surely get you some points!
In this discipline, I’d like to point out that Fister has been training hard too.

In the syncronised sleeping event, I know that Maya and Inka has a LOT of practise, but so have Edwina and Eddie. However, I think they’ll go home with a medal in syncronised sitting, as they are perfect! But we must not forget that Filou and Tigris are equally trained in this!

Oh, I do hope there’ll be a dancing event, I’m sure Zazou will sweep that one together with Orangina. What a pair! :D

When it comes to the Balancing beam event, I hardly dare look at miss Edwina up there, as I happen to know how far down it is - but more about that in due time.

[Van10]

Round 1 of the wrestling event ended with a tie. . .

Now on to Round 2...


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/LuvTuxPesca/smallTux9.jpg


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/LuvTuxPesca/smallTux8.jpg

*Tux pins the fox to the mat* The referee is called, he gets down beside them and calls out: 1, 2, 3. . Tweeeeeeeepppp. . .. (blows whistle)

Tux is the winner!!!!!


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/LuvTuxPesca/smallTux7.jpg

[Sus]

Another scandal was about to evolve at the catolympics yesterday when a danish referee was accused of playing a part in the disappearance of the olympics mascot:


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Suss/P5080118.jpg

Do I see a tiny little tail hanging out of your mouth????? :D

As it turned out shortly afterwards that the mascot's disappearance was due to treatments following a nervous breakdown, the danish referee has now been completely exonerated.

"I couldn't believe my own ears, when I heard the accusations!" the referee said later today. "I am well domesticated, and as the athlete in question should very well know, I wouldn't dream of eating af raw mouse!"

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Suss/Bellastarinstraight.jpg

Love,
Sus!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Maya has got hiding down to perfection, I just hope that no birds will get injured.


LOL, this is Inka, Randi :D . And no, no birds got injured. After I took that pic (to have proof :p ), I chased Inka out of the birdhouse! She never tried to get in there again :)

[Edwina's Secretary]

LOL, this is Inka, Randi :D . And no, no birds got injured. After I took that pic (to have proof :p ), I chased Inka out of the birdhouse! She never tried to get in there again :)


Perhaps you should rename Inka.....Cheney..... :D :rolleyes: :p

[RICHARD]

Perhaps you should rename Inka.....Cheney..... :D :rolleyes: :p


HEY, THE CAT-OLYMPICS SHOULD REMAIN AS APOLITICAL AS POSSIBLE!

;)

[catnapper]

Ok, in the hopes its not too late for entries, here are some from the catnapper household.

First, we have Harry executing a very difficult turn-about on the balance beam
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/Skilesg/balancebeam.jpg


Then Abby and Pouncer would like to also enter the synchronised sitting event.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/Skilesg/bookends.jpg

Allen and Pouncer would like to show off their expertise on synchronised sleeping... they are incredible athletes -- performing perfect sunchronization in a confined basket!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/Skilesg/basketboys.jpg

Pouncer would like to enter on basket curling event - surely the judges will give bonus points for such form despite injury! :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/Skilesg/footloose1.jpg

Emory would like to enter for trying to curl up in too-tiny bed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/Skilesg/EmoryTooBig.jpg

Lastly, Flutter would like to enter the "making hoomans do what you want event" because this is the way she looked at me after being here ten seconds that made me fall utterly in love with her.... despite meowie being very slllooooow with signing those adoption papers, she knew it at the precise moment that photo was taken that she hada 5th kitty.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/Skilesg/Flutter.jpg

[Van10]

Did anyone notice... what species were the security people???
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Suss/P5080118.jpg

The security people who took Olly away were dogs. . .

[Sonia59]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/LuvTuxPesca/smallTux7.jpg

Heeyyyyy! That fox is dead!!!! Is it allowed???? :eek: :eek:


Who said that Peppito and Jasmine looked really dangerous :rolleyes: ;)

[Van10]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/LuvTuxPesca/smallTux7.jpg

Heeyyyyy! That fox is dead!!!! Is it allowed???? :eek: :eek:


Who said that Peppito and Jasmine looked really dangerous :rolleyes: ;)


He was only "playing dead". :p

[Barbara]

Hey Randi and Sus, I didn't know we had such skilled international reporters at the Cat-Olympics. As we all now from radio times: a good reporter makes the event :D

[Lobodeb]

Sammy and Payton would like to enter the wrestling event.

Payton might deserve bonus points for taking on such a large opponent. ;)

Enjoy! (http://www.zippyvideos.com/7949247661190086/100_0027/*lobodeb)

[Lobodeb]

Sammy and Payton would also like to enter the sychronized sitting event.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/Lobodeb/100_0410.jpg

[Barbara]

Payton is Bantam class- but a real champion :D

[Sonia59]

He was only "playing dead". :p

Oh OK, that's also what I thought after having a closer look at the picture ;). And I could hardly believe that such a sweet Tux could do something illegal anyway :rolleyes: ;) :D

[Sonia59]

Peppito is very experienced in "Yoga in the Box" and he is competing for nothing less than Gold!!! Here are the pics:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/Sonia59/Peppito/PepBoite02.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/Sonia59/Peppito/PepBoite02_b.jpg

(Sorry for the blue color)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/Sonia59/Peppito/PepBoite05.jpg

Tail in
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/Sonia59/Peppito/PepBoite05_b.jpg

Tail out
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/Sonia59/Peppito/PepBoite05_c.jpg


Convinced?

Hiding is an annex activity for Peppito, but here he shows he can also do it in a Box!
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/Sonia59/Peppito/PepBoite05_d.jpg

Or in a bag
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/Sonia59/Peppito/PepSac05.jpg

[Killearn Kitties]

Peppito will be very hard to beat. World class moves!

[Killearn Kitties]

Micky (the thug from across the road) will not be participating in the hiding competitions. Mainly because he doesn't have the sense to hide from me! He breaks right in and plays with the catnip toys! He has attained Olympic standard and would like to compete in that discipline.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid190/p505d97e406a61eaff4d526d4f7687a06/f1e7e5f9.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid190/pee3a94a363fa39baa26a164b1de2deff/f1e7e5c3.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid190/p86b154aa4bae58f9dac4b9cb9bcff4d4/f1e7e5b8.jpg

[Edwina's Secretary]

I like it! B&E as a Cat-olympic event!

The E' are competing in the Cats in a Box -- pairs

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid138/pd546fc012fc1e1b3562e8930b0130565/f71994e1.jpg

[catnapper]

Oooo... Angel and Flutter had Boxing Pair down pat!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/Skilesg/BoxedKittens.jpg

The Boxing ring was so popular that it was later converted for the sport of Box Hiding
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/Skilesg/IseeYou.jpg

[Don Juan's mom]

Here are Don Juan and Zerlina's entries for Synchronized Eating (Single Bowl):

The yin-yang move
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/donjuansmom/synchroeat1.jpg

Standard form
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/donjuansmom/synchroeat2.jpg

And finally, a bowl of IDENTICAL food, not two feet away! :D (Yes, those are Feline Greenies on top.)
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/donjuansmom/identicalfood.jpg

Here's Don Juan's entry for Lap Curling. Notice that he is curled on top of a blanket I'm knitting, preventing me from doing any more work! :rolleyes:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/donjuansmom/lapcurling.jpg

Liz

[Sus]

Geez! I finally found my whistle....and it seems that it was at the last minute too!! Let me please remind the contestants that neither killing foxes nor B&E's are allowed at the Catolympics!!! :eek:

Tweeeeep! Tweeeep! Tweeeeeeep!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Suss/B.jpg

Geez!!

Love,
Sus and Bella
(Thank you Randi for the fantastic whistle picture!!)

[Randi]

After a well earned lunch and a relaxing spa, Fister entered the Under Cover sleeping, but he was disturped several times, so whether he got any sleep or not, will surely show in his next performance.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/Fister/F-under-dyne.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/Fister/Fister-under-cover-3.jpg


When he was ready after a nap, he joined the yoga team. Here's the result of that:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/Fister/F-doing-yoga.jpg

He hopes to join the tree climbing event, as soon as all catlethes are ready. :D

[Killearn Kitties]

One of Samantha's big events is also undercover sleeping!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid159/pca05058bb2af204ffc8789fc9a1e4e6e/f5030ce7.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid159/p0a9ae54375b5925491b81c2988c933b7/f5030ce5.jpg

This event has the benefit that you can escape the beady eye of the referee with that LOUD whistle! :eek:

:D :D :D

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

HIDING:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/lid1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/hid1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/hid2.jpg

WRESTLING:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/wres1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/wres2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/wres3.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/wres4.jpg

YOGA
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/yoga3.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/yoga2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/yoga1.jpg

[rkidsrcats]

We can't get enough of all the CatOlympic Spirit here on PetTalk.
Team Six would like to invite you to view their Team WebPage where they have been posting photos of their events.

Enjoy!

Team Six USA CatOlympic Web Page (http://home.comcast.net/~jphoenix12/catgallery/index.html)

[Edwina's Secretary]

Hiding! Individuals
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/peab411ac1da4938d6182ff105cd1ab8e/fb6cfb35.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid190/p70bbfd7622f7a98954e735c0e28d7bf2/f1edab55.jpg
Yoga! Downward cat....
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid175/pb16d95949ebe2b6fb58470fd01c3632b/f3848746.jpg
Boxing...look at that left hook!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid87/pf48ff2ac18bbaa06b1a938123afa272c/faa4f2a6.jpg

[Sus]

One of the CatOlympics most versatile athletes and olympics designer - HH Edwina - turned out to be a more than just another talented boxer yesterday, when she won her first fight on knockout using an awesome left hook!



http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid87/pf48ff2ac18bbaa06b1a938123afa272c/faa4f2a6.jpg

"What a punch!" The referee exclaimed when the fight was over
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Suss/Bellastarinstraight.jpg
and continued "I've never seen a lady with a punch like that! She certainly stands a great chance of acquiring a gold medal for the US boxing team, and I for one shall look forward to watching her next performance!"

Lots of love...

[kb2yjx]

Which country has the most gold medals????

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

CJ wants to put in his performance in the Sleeping-Soaking up the sun category.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid201/pc03510996c28551189d9b93b27b197fb/f01d1ce8.jpg

<peeks out - how's my form? Do you think I look good enough to win?>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid201/pdeee7dbe9a949d5a4e298ffcef039d4d/f01d1cd8.jpg

And also in the Statue Imitation competition
Is this enough like the elephant to win?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid201/ped70f6bcb5169bbc0703f7fecfcbc405/f031bb32.jpg

How 'bout this, is this form better?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid201/pb94c9191f18e99d12c33e80070fde35e/f01d1cd0.jpg

PS - we rearranged the living room a little and he now just ADORES this elephant and the nice little hidey spot it makes for him. :D

[Sus]

Awww! This one should have a "cutie alert!" attached to it!! He is so cute!! :) A winner if ever I saw one...!



http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid201/pdeee7dbe9a949d5a4e298ffcef039d4d/f01d1cd8.jpg

Love,
Sus and Bella

[Barbara]

rkidsrkats:
Love your website! :)

Aww all these cathletes! This is a glorious event in Catolympic history :D

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Brody is putting in some serious training

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a396/Denise40_0/Image141.jpg

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh oh oh! Surely another gold for the UK in the Synchronised Eating Singles!

[RICHARD]

Judging scandal over!


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Suss/P5080118.jpg

The long awaited judging scandal was finally ruled on.

The judge has decided to allow the controversial Cheshire Cat move -

"There was no reason not to allow it in the first place! No where in the rule is it stated that you NEED to have props!"

[Vio&Juni]

After giving it a good thinking, Juni and Pichu decided to go for gold at cat piling, and impress with the new technique "where one ends and the other one begins" :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid201/p22f82b131c5180143529bcbb914a44b2/f016d36c.jpg

[Killearn Kitties]

Looking good, Juni and Pichu! Such a distinctive move will be required to distinguish any team from the world-beating Found Cats of Canada!

[Van10]

I hope it's not too late for another entry in the hiding event. . .

Here's Pesca competing in the hiding-in-plain sight event. (sorry the pictures are so small)


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/LuvTuxPesca/P4.jpg

Peek-a-boo I see you!

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/LuvTuxPesca/P5.jpg


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/LuvTuxPesca/P3.jpg


Here's how she got out of it. . .

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/LuvTuxPesca/P2.jpg

[Van10]

Here is Tux performing some difficult yoga moves outside of the box.


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/LuvTuxPesca/Tux-yoga1.jpg




http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/LuvTuxPesca/Tux-yoga2.jpg


Perfect form!

[Donnaj4962]

I have been watching this thread with great delight! All of you and your furbabies CRACK ME UP!!!!!!!!!! :D

I love all of the pictures, and I will have a digital camera by the next CatOlympics so that my girls can participate rather than only watch!

The sad thing is.... I could never make a decision about who wins the gold! They are all winners in my book! Keep the photos coming!

By the way, I have been sharing the skills of your felines with my co-workers, and they are intrigued by the amazing abilities!

[Gin]

Striker wishes to enter the Human Manipulation event with his Mesmer technique.

"Look deeply into my eyes. You are getting sleepy. You will get up off that sofa and get me some kitty treats..."

[catmandu]

I asked the Found Cats how they were doing at The Cat Olympics and they told me that they have won Gold.
And had some excellent Meals with the Pet Angels in The Olympic Village!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/catmandu/Picture1191.jpg
Were doing better than Our Mens Hockey Team
PUUUUUUUUU!!!!!
WE REPEAT PPPPPPPPPUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!

[kb2yjx]

Defintely a GOLD medal for Striker in the Human Manipulation Event!!! What a LOOK!!!
The FOund Cats should place FIRST in the Best Meal Event!!! They have excellent taste!!

[Killearn Kitties]

Canada seems to be moving up a gear! Pesca's escape move! Tux's yoga moves! The Found Cat Pilers!

Jessica goes head to head with Striker in the Human Manipulation competion. Jessica is in the "making human's GO AWAY" category.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid77/pabfb7e17a53d37401cb866227f5927ad/fb2f1846.jpg

Go Jessica!

[Barbara]

Hello Pesca,
I am so glad you are hiding in plain sight. Because there is nothing cuter than an Aby nosie and I'd love to give you some kissies :)

Jessica, you are a master in human hypnosis I am sure :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Jessica is in the "making human's GO AWAY" category.

I think Jessica wins Gold hands down in this category! Trust me, I see a cat with a look on its face like that, and I'm not too likely to get too close. ;) :D :eek: :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I think they ALL should win gold metals. After all, they ARE cats (and far above us mere humans); why should they be held to human standards? :D

[aki]

Chuck is doing well trying for the swimming events.

GO CHUCK! YAY!

:rolleyes:

[Felix]

Chuck is doing well trying for the swimming events.

That is just the funniest thing I ever saw Chuck. :D How did you maintain such a purrfect form?I bet you felt refreshed after that swim huh?

[kb2yjx]

To be honest, I have not watched the Olympics at all on TV. The games are not like they use to be> BUT, I have not missed one day of the Cat Olympics!! Every one deserves a GOLD medal, this has been fantastic!!!!
RICHARD, WILL THERE BE THE SUMMER GAMES?????????

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Chuck is doing well trying for the swimming events.

GO CHUCK! YAY!

:rolleyes:
Somehow I always imagined the olympic size pools as being a tad bigger!!! :eek:

GO CHUCK GO!!! :D

[aki]

Yah he is doing the butt stroke! LOL

:D

[Van10]

Hello Pesca,
I am so glad you are hiding in plain sight. Because there is nothing cuter than an Aby nosie and I'd love to give you some kissies :)


I gave her some for you! :D

[AlleyCat]

That is a hilarious photo of Chuck! I say he wins the swimming or water-bowl spooning hands down! :)

[Russian Blue]

Somehow I always imagined the olympic size pools as being a tad bigger!!! :eek:

GO CHUCK GO!!! :D

I'm laughing so hard over here. :D Both at the picture of Chuck and your reply. :D

[Van10]

To be honest, I have not watched the Olympics at all on TV. The games are not like they use to be> BUT, I have not missed one day of the Cat Olympics!!

LOL! Same here! :D

[pnance]

Mine would like to try out for...


Dog napping...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid184/p27b30003c3d0b84026cbc625846a8c00/f28ab503.jpg

Boxing...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid196/p57db67143b29d46eee2d4911bf45f585/f11585d9.jpg

Emma wants to enter running, but she's so busy practicing I can't get a pic.... :rolleyes:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Dognapping?? LOL that is to cute for words :)

[Sus]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Suss/B.jpg
The 2006 winther olympics are coming to an end... :eek: As the final blows of whistles and roars from cheering crowds have begun to disperse in the Turin air, cathletes as well as officials are packing up in order to leave...

"This has been a great experience" danish referee Bella said, when we met her on this last afternoon of the olympics. "I haven't got a clue as to which country got the most medals.. :confused: but I think that all the cathletes have done their very best and in my book they are all winners!! We danes didn't have the best of luck this time... except for Fister's outstanding performance in the bob-sleigh competition, of course!! :) :) We're usually very strong in the curling discipline, but flunked it totally this year. And it certainly did cast a dark shadow over the danish participation when one of our best members of the danish team (Pjevs, red.) had to withdraw from the competition due to illness a few days ago. :( :( We're all crossing our fingers for him now".

"When we get home, we have a lot of reviewing to do - but hopefully, the danish team will be back, strong as ever next year."

Lots of love,
Sus and Bella
:) :(

[RICHARD]

RICHARD, WILL THERE BE THE SUMMER GAMES?????????

Don't ask me.....

Ask everyone that participated! ;)


Anyone could have started the thread-

It's the people who

Created
posted
laughed
and believed.

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

Thanks to everyone! It's pretty satisfying to suggest something and then watch people have fun with it.


Special thanks to Killearn Kitties, Koxka, and Randi.
They did the hard work. :D

To Edwina's Secretary...
A fashion maven, if there ever was one! ;)

To everyone that posted pictures and added to the thread.

It's hard to think that I care more about my cat that I do other people,
I don't feel so bad knowing I am not alone!

There is one draw back to this whole Olympic thread.

All of you stood in the background and wanted a medal for your cats....That says alot about who you are.........

Thanks for sharing, all of you hoomans are GOLDEN anyway.....
It's way too hard to wear your hearts outside your bodies. ;)


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See Y'all in Bejing?

Darn straight! :cool: