4th Annual Pet Talk Calif. Bbq

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Originally Posted by zippy-kat

At any rate, I made it home a couple of hours ago and all is well.

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WELChttp://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gifME HOME, Zippy-Kat!!

Isn't it nice to return to a http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif HAPPIE Greeting -
and to know you've been *missed*!?

Sorry 'bout the *bumpie* first half ...
and the Tails that came with the second half http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/rolleyes.gif

Pictures would be nice - but get your beauty sleep in!

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Less'ee ... it's now about 1:00 am Eastern - Miz Staci still has an Hour to wait
before her Big Byrd (Delta #1454) takes off from LAX at 11:00 pm Cali Time.

She's due to arrive at Columbus, Ohio, at http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif 06:16 AM (in the MORNING)!
Hope Mom & Dad (the Airport Limo Service) remembered to set the alarm clock!

SAFE Flight, Staci!!

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Just remembered.... Miss Staci & parental units were going directly from the airport to breakfast with the nephews (Staci's choice "AS LONG AS IT'S NOT MCDONALD'S" says Mrs. M. L:DL) We may not hear from her until later in the morning. (She is suppose to text/email me but considering her flight gets in at 4AM my time, I may not hear it go off.)

Happy landing, Miss Staci -- have a good breakfast and check in when you can! :cool:

I forgot that the BBQ was last weekend. :o Ah why did my friend have to get married that weekend ;) I really did want to come. It looks like you guys had a great time, more pics please!!

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Originally Posted by wolf_Q

I forgot that the BBQ was last weekend. :o

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You FORGOT!??

HOW could you forget ??
There's been 440 Posts to this BBQ Thread;
and it's been read 11,800 times ...

Oh well ... better luck Next Year!

;)

It is now 10:47 pm Los Angeles time - and Staci should be on the plane by now getting ready for the 11 pm takeoff.

While we were in the car going to the airport we got a phone call from Zipp that she was back on solid ground safely once again. That made all of us happy.

Kelly and I drove Staci to the airport and it was a very tearful goodbye - happily it was so crowded at the curb that no one rushed us to move the car as they usually do.

Kelly and I came back home and ate some leftovers and Kelly just left to go home and work tomorrow.

It is sooooo quiet in my house and very sad too - the end of another wonderful time with Pet Talkers. We keep saying Pet Talkers are the very best people in the world - this year proved that to be true once again.

So many people helped me in so many ways - it would take pages to thank everyone for all that they did - just know how deeply grateful I am for everything.

I am also grateful that I can put this event on - but MOST of all, I am grateful for the wonderful friends that I have met through Pet Talk - and how much fun, laughter and joy they have brought me.

This is the first year I can tell you that I am completely out of bottled water.......but there are plenty of slushie fixings left. Could it have been the heat? :D

Barbara, yes, I have a few more pictures to post - but not tonight. I know
others have more pictures too and they will eventually show up. We need to drag out the fun as long as possible :D :D .

Do you know what is just awful? "I" have to go to work tomorrow too.

Night everyone.................................

Gini,

I think it is truly amazing how you open your home to people you "barely" know, and open your heart to everyone who comes knockin.

One day, Nicole and I will arrive ............... :D

I'm home, Mom!! :)

I had a safe drive home, no crazies, people making out, turbulance or screaming babies. Just me, being sad that this weekend + is over and all my friends are home (or on the way there)...I miss you all, already!!

It was a WONDERFUL few days. Thank you ALL...especially to those who flew out and shared their hard earned vacation time with us. And of course to our "Mom" for opening her home to everyone and making this possible.

Love you all!

Hugs, Kelly :)

7:00 am and I can't sleep ...
So call Staci ...

Working some 3rd shifts must allow ya to sound *chipper* at 7 am ...

She's back in Columbus (in one piece) and WITH luggage claimed
(brite scarf tied to suitcase makes your stand out :D )

They're headed to Bob Evans for breakfast ... then I think Staci wants
to check the FurKids and the BigBed.

WELC:)ME Home, Staci!!

:D

That is the very best news........to wake up in the morning and learn that
everyone got home safely.

And all of the furkids are mad..........they are past the "Wow, am I glad to see you" stage - and are on to........"but why did you leave me?"

I'm glad everyone has made it home safely :)

Here is a link to my photo album:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLan...7_765791768303

**hugs**
Karen

*note: you do not need to register to view...just click on the picture and it will open the slide show.

Those are great!

Karen & Aaron!!! THANK YOU!!! These are so much fun to look through ~ again and again. What phun :D

Kinda starting a little bit backwards (as they're uploading backwards for some reason lol).

K'Cee helped me unpack...
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...reatbox_01.jpg


But really she was only looking for the nip Auntie Kelly sent...
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GIMME! It's MINE, MINE, MINE!!
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I was trying to get it away from her (she was putting holes in the bag) but she refused to let go...
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(notice new collar ;) )


And while all this was going on, Sid stole a toy...
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<<more on the way>>

The Meowgarita, a new drink this year :rolleyes:
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Think this was bad? Shoulda heard the ingredients for the Meowtini! :eek: (Kidding, of course. The drinks were, as always, wonderful!)

Larry the Lemur sporting some Canadian pride...
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Miss Staci supporting our Northern neighbor's as well...
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These (and SOOOO much more) were all compliments of Slick. Everyone enjoyed their gifts, some a little too much. ;)
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<<more on the way>>

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This is Mom "working." (Looks pretty convincing, huh? :p )

<<more>>

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(Capt Finn to the left. FYI He was 2004 Fireman of the Year! :cool: )

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(This was actually the day after.)

Ok, that's it for now. Enjoy! :)

Yay! More pictures! :D Glad it all went so well - it looks SO much fun!
I hope K'Cee has had a little catnip by now!

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Sara wondering how Debbie can not be "available" after just leaving a message! Durn mothership! ;) :D

Great pics, Zippy. Now I'm off to check Karen's pics. :D

At last, thank you wolflady, I was able to see the giant peep of which Gini spoke so glowingly!

Great picture, also including "the haircut!"

From Karen's album:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/edcfbe28.jpg
Gini drowning a Peep in slushies?!!? :eek: :eek: When will Peeps learn they should stay away from these gatherings - they just end up being abused! At least this one got off easy and didn't get killed/melted. ;) :D


These next two are priceless. :D
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http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/edcfbe17.jpg
The HAIR Sara. Cut the HAIR, not the neck! ;) :D

HAHAHA those are great pics. That explains why I haven't seen Richard here for a few days ;);)

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Originally Posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

Sara wondering how Debbie can not be "available" after just leaving a message! D

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You are EXACTLY right, Debbie!

I am so glad to see that two friends of mine are finally friends themselves. Or is it even more? Looks like a scene in "Carmen" to me :D

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Originally Posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

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Gini drowning a Peep in slushies?!!? :eek: :eek: When will Peeps learn they should stay away from these gatherings - they just end up being abused! At least this one got off easy and didn't get killed/melted. ;) :D

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Actually, despite Peeps large apperance, he's still on the bottle. A strict diet of love and Baileys keeps them happy and yellow. ;)

GREAT pics, everyone!! I was unable to bring my camera as its DEEP in my storage unit...I'm so glad everyone else had theirs though.

I'm sooo glad everyone is safe and sound. Although, I wish you all were safe and sound HERE, I do know its so nice to get back into your own comfy bed. :)

Hugs,
Kelly :D

yup I'm home and slept with the kitties all afternoon now working on my pics - slowly but surely
thunderstorm on the way so we'll see how far I get.

Great pictures everyone.:) I'm so glad that everyone had a great time but then again Gini is such a wonderful hostess that how could any one not have fun.:) The giant peep sure is adorable and I agree with Debbie about the pics of Richard and Sara being priceless.:) I look forward to seeing a few more pictures hopefully soon.;)

my pics are uploaded I just have to look thru them now.
there are 225 pics - less then last year
off to get in the shower tho b/c I had a serious case of JET LAG earlier today and felt like I had gotten hit by a firetruck! :p

Phone has been ringing off the hook all day............

"Hello..........."
"Is Staci there?"
"No, I am sorry she isn't. May I tell her who called?"

"Yup - just tell her Station 29 called!" :D :D

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"Hello."
"Is Tonya there?"
"No, I am sorry she has returned to New Mexico."
"Who is calling?"

"Darn, well if you talk to her, tell her Station 29 called."
"And tell her that was the best call we had last Saturday"

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"Hello."
"Is Kelly there?"
"Well, no she went back to her own home."

"Look, is there any way we can get the phone numbers for these three girls?"

"Who IS CALLING? (says the protective MOM)

"Uh, Station 29"

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Originally Posted by gini

Phone has been ringing off the hook all day............

"Hello..........."
"Is Staci there?"
"No, I am sorry she isn't. May I tell her who called?"

"Yup - just tell her Station 29 called!" :D :D

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"Hello."
"Is Tonya there?"
"No, I am sorry she has returned to New Mexico."
"Who is calling?"

"Darn, well if you talk to her, tell her Station 29 called."
"And tell her that was the best call we had last Saturday"

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"Hello."
"Is Kelly there?"
"Well, no she went back to her own home."

"Look, is there any way we can get the phone numbers for these three girls?"

"Who IS CALLING? (says the protective MOM)

"Uh, Station 29"

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yup
and you can give them my home my cell and my email address!

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I think I'll have to change my party affliation... ;)

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

I think I'll have to change my party affliation... ;)

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Is that "affiliation" or "affliction"?????????

Oh Sara :D :D

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Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary

Is that "affiliation" or "affliction"?????????

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I thought he meant that he would be attending someone elses BBQ next year. :D :D

Or he was going to BE the BBQ next year :confused: ;)

Sara, I just have to say, totally off the subject at hand (which I am staying out of), you look GREAT!!!!! All tan and fit!!!!! :) California has been good to you! :D

Logan

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Originally Posted by Logan

Sara, I just have to say, totally off the subject at hand (which I am staying out of), you look GREAT!!!!! All tan and fit!!!!!

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...and homicidal!

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Originally Posted by Randy_K

...and homicidal!

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Will anyone say that is California too?

Logan I had no idea that when a woman has a butcher's knife in her hands you only think about her tan ;)

WOULD YOU BUY A USED CAR FROM THIS MAN???

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Looks like you guys all had a wonderful time!! I only wish I could've been there. MAYBE next year my whole situation will change and I'll be able to go. I LOOOOOOVE a man in uniform (firefighters, police officers, pizza delivery guy, you name it!!!).

I have always been told that large shining sharp knives are my best look. :D :D :cool:

Thank you Logan....<<blush>>

I told you guys that I was blocking out the subject topic and I should have said I was blocking out the butcher knife, too! LOL!!!!

Richard knows that I love him. ;) And I know Sara does, too, even if she NEVER agrees with him!!!!!! :D