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Thanks Kelly. :) I excited to meet you too and the rest of the gang. I really want to be down there for a week although I'm not sure CA is ready for it :DQuote:
Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Slick...I forget to tell you how excited I am that you'll be coming as well.
Almost 5 months to go! :)
Any ideas on any extracurricular activies? Should we do something animal related?
Gini, do you know of any animal sancuaries? What about Shambala? I'll go find out where it is.
FUN!!!!!!!!!! :D
Edit: Here's the link to Shambala, a large wild cat rescue: http://www.shambala.org/
Its $35 a person, that may be too much if people are already flying out here.
Yup, it's sneaking up fast. Before you know it, it will be July. I've already been scouting around the Net for airfares and I think I can get a pretty cheap one. I really don't know how long I'll be there; it depends on other people. If everyone goes back to work on the Monday, then I might as well fly back home on that day. Laurie did provide me with another alternative as well, so we'll see what pans out.
Shambala looks interesting and I'd be up for it. Let's hope the exchange rate improves between now and then.
Scuse me - but Laurie and Slick - you would fly all of this way and stay for ONE whole day. And then leave me to go back to work on Monday?
What kind of a party will that be? It sounds like a great excuse for me to take some work time off too - and then plan some fun things to do.
Now, Kelly, I love you dearly, but werent' you the one that told me you would be at my house at 8AM? last year? I was up at the crack of dawn - showered - clean - ready and waiting ..........and the phone rang - what time was that???? Oh, you all slept in huh? And I was up and waiting at 8AM for a bunch of people that I had never met before............(I think I will sleep at your house)
or better yet - maybe you all should all come and sleep at mine.
So don't you go making plans for trips to Long Beach and other parts at least not on the actual BBQ day - :D :D But the day before is good - or Monday after is good too.............
Start thinking about what you want to eat...........not too soon to talk about food is it???
I remember last year the reason we had chicken was because Lut asked for it. Well, guess that was last year............wish she could have come.
LOL LOL Gini! :o
Slick, I'm so excited that you're coming! I will definitely bring some of my favorite "cat in the tree" sparkling wine! It's sooooo good. I may even have to bring some framboise to mix with it! Kelly is absolutely right in that it's delicious! Yum!! :D
Gini, it's never too soon to talk about food! :p The chicken was good last year, so we should have some of that again, but Aaron makes a mean burger! Amberlee couldn't stop raving about them when she and KAK came down for our mini BBQ a couple of weeks ago! We can stick Aaron at the grill again for some burgers, dogs and chicken. What do you think? Chips, potato salad and of course....Bailey's.... ;)
I think I need to make my artichoke/cheese dip this year: crab and spinach optional.
Hmm.....let me ponder some more....how about a visit to the recipe thread??!! LOL
:D :D I had another PT dream last night.
Laurie and I were sitting around Richard's place (sober, of course) when the phone rang and it was Gini. R & G spoke for a minute or two then he passed the phone to me. I got on and started to slur my words and pretended we were all tanked up. R & L were rolling on the floor with laughter and Gini was howling as well.
then I woke up..........
A premonition?? :eek: :eek:
Hopefully i won't be considered such a newbie by July. so.... Two words... ROAD TRIP!! I'll be tagging along with Laura. It'll be a few days after my b'day, so I'll just call it a belated b'day gift to myself! It'll be great to meet some new people. =)
Gini,
Remember, whatever is planned as food for your BBQ better be passed onto Miss Meow and I!!
We are having a BBQ the same day in your honour .......... :p
Yay! I'll have someone to keep me company on the drive now. So be expecting be and JC there!
What great news........more people are coming. Tucson is just about eight hours drive to L.A. unless you wear "heavy shoes" then it is six or seven. Do not try to get here on a Friday though, you will hate it. (weekend/going home traffic).
Heinz57 - come on, live up to your name, you must have 47 more posts before July. You have ten at my last look.
This is a really fancy barbecue you know..........you have to wear your clean jeans and a better T-shirt. (maybe it is the other way around, I forget).
Seriously, I am glad that more people will be able to make it this year.........last year a bunch of people arrived - all total strangers to me.........but when they left, they were all good friends.
Name tags, gosh, we probably need name tags.
Captain and Miss Meow, please don't make me have vegemite on my menu, please!!
It is a guaranteed good time, nobody shuts up for a minute and why should we? Just be sure to bring lots of pictures of your furkids, skinkids and good sense of humor!
I think you got it just about right................we are one serious bunch! Slick, would you like a Kleenex?Quote:
Originally posted by slick
:D :D I had another PT dream last night.
Laurie and I were sitting around Richard's place (sober, of course) when the phone rang and it was Gini. R & G spoke for a minute or two then he passed the phone to me. I got on and started to slur my words and pretended we were all tanked up. R & L were rolling on the floor with laughter and Gini was howling as well.
then I woke up..........
A premonition?? :eek: :eek:
WE PROMISE :pQuote:
Originally posted by gini
Captain and Miss Meow, please don't make me have vegemite on my menu, please!!
hee hee, SURE, tell EVERYONE I'm not a morning person!!! ;) Actually, I think I was the first one awake...NOT that my cats had anything to do with that or anything. ;) hee heeQuote:
Originally posted by gini
Now, Kelly, I love you dearly, but werent' you the one that told me you would be at my house at 8AM? last year? I was up at the crack of dawn - showered - clean - ready and waiting ..........and the phone rang - what time was that???? Oh, you all slept in huh? And I was up and waiting at 8AM for a bunch of people that I had never met before............(I think I will sleep at your house)
or better yet - maybe you all should all come and sleep at mine.
RE: other than BBQ activities
I was thinking that would be reserved for another day if people were staying in the area longer. I agree, no one can just come for the day of the BBQ. Gotta make this a drawn out bash!!!! :D I think I'll ask for the time off tomorrow morning, that way, I'll be sure and have it off.
Food? Did somebody say food? You know, I JUST got to see all the pictures Wolflady took of our 1st Annual BBQ on Saturday and there I am, in a towel, wet hair, no makeup (looking ever so lovely) making fruit kabobs for us! I'm up for that again if anyone would like it? I also make pretty good tarts and haven't made any in a while.
Hotdogs and chicken...Mmmmmmm!!!! Cat in the Tree sparkling wine and frambrois sounds yummy, even I can just have two or three sips. YUMMY! Is it July yet?????
An offer to stay at Gini's? With Gini AND three orangies??? Gosh, that sounds like heaven on earth!! :D
It really breaks my heart to say that I wont be able to make it. I just realized today that my Dad's 80th birthday is on July 24th. (I guess that makes me a bad daughter for not realizing until now that its the same day as the BBQ). So of course my place is here.
I really hope someday to be able to meet all of you, but now it looks like it just wasn't meant to be. I will be thinking of all of you. Drink a slushy for me.
That's too bad Catland, but family does come first. There's always next year and we'll make sure it's not on July 24th.
:( Darn it. I'm sorry the timing doesn't work out for you catland. Hopefully next time will work for you.
Is it July yet?????? ;)
I wish!!!!! I can just taste that BBQ chicken now..
Slick, every time I see your quote under your name I have to stop and laugh.
Scotty is the nickname I have given to my Toyota Highlander.
It never occurred to me that he could "beam me up" anywhere - but you never know, do you?
July - only three plus months away - maybe this year you will be able to see Annie AND EMMA. I can't promise though, but I am working on her. At least now she doesn't spend most of her time under the bed.
If there is chicken around - it is a given that Rascal will be in everyone's lap!
Yea!! I'm going to put chicken in my pockets!!! ;)Quote:
Originally posted by gini
If there is chicken around - it is a given that Rascal will be in everyone's lap!
Kelly, you'd better take extra special care of yourself from now on. We want you well for this parteeeee.:) :)
I sure will!! :DQuote:
Originally posted by slick
Kelly, you'd better take extra special care of yourself from now on. We want you well for this parteeeee.:) :)
Looks like we'll be going to Disneyland after (as in the next day or so) the BBQ. Let me know who's in. :)
Please keep all fingers and paws crossed.
I just spoke to my cat-sitters (they are a retired couple) and her husband is having his heart operation on July 19th and he will be in hospital for about a week. What timing. Anyway, I have been reassured that I should still plan the trip but now I'm feeling guilty. She says not to worry, it will give her something else to think about.
Just in case, I'm looking for alternates. Wish me luck.
Oh no, I just saw this.
How are things going with your neighbor, Slick?
I spoke to them last night and again they have reassured me that everything is OK to go soooooQuote:
Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Oh no, I just saw this.
How are things going with your neighbor, Slick?
I've booked my flight.....
Look out CA - I'm arriving at LAX on July 22nd at 9:15pm so I'll catch up to Gini on Friday.
The only thing that will hold me back is if, God forbid, her husband does not pull through the operation.
July 22? Where will you be staying Thurs night? hmmm, should I fly in Fri morn? Poor Gini if she has to put up with the TWO of us for more than a day or two :eek: My little Mario clone is soooo anxious and excited to fly on a plane again (he just looooved that free beer and happy flight attendent that fell hard for him). Wolflady/Karen, you have to bring the book "Pack of Two" that I passed on to you from Staci/Aly/me and a few other old timers here. Will p.m. the both of you... OH BOY! I need this badly. WHOA listening to the storm/thunder/lightening storms gathering right now outside.. NEAT :cool:
Laurie, I am getting some hotel names together for Slick
There are so few in my immediate area...........and I want her to be safe so I will be selective in the ones that I recommend.
There is always Ye Old Gini's Inn.........it comes highly recommended by friends and also welcomes monkeys.
:D :cool: :cool: I'll call you later today (if I can find your number amongst my clutter..) * memo to self..clean up clutter *
re-reading my note it reads like "dean up dutter" suppose to read "clean up clutter" but maybe I'll dean my dutters too :rolleyes:
I am going to push this right up to the top...because I am so jealous of the Findlay Park Meeting this weekend.
JULY 24th................
It is time to start planning seriously on who can make it this year to the Second Annual So. California BBQ.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to email me or p/m and I will get right back to you.
I hope many who missed it last year will consider coming this year.
I am excited about it.................
Karen and Aaron???
Tracey????
Amberlee???
Naomi???????????
Richard???????
Pam????
Kelly and David?????????
Laurie?????
Slick??????
more!!!!
I'm in fur sure. Not sure if arriving Friday or Sat. morn (like last year). My bro in San Diego is expecting me for a few days but trains run often every day so I'm flexible *except maybe on the trampoline these days* :rolleyes: Can't really bring much with me on the plane in the way of food or drink but I hear they DO have stores in LA :D Count me out on a side trip to Disneyland. Loved it when I went a few years back but now I feel like I'm living in FantasyLand or Wierdo-Land and don't feel the need for more. I love you guys and can't wait to see you all
:cool:
Laurie
HOORAY - so far we have a BBQ for two..............
(I know more are coming, I am just having fun)
ZippyKat????? how great it would be to meet you!
I plan on being there but I need to talk to Karen and Aaron to make sure that they're still going because I'm planning on riding down with them again.:)
I'm not sure if they're planning on staying with Kelly & David but if they are I'd like to stay in a motel close by to Kelly's so I'll need some help in finding a decently priced motel room in the area.
As far as I know, I don't think that AmberLee will be able to go because she's planning on going to Ireland with her family in Sept.
David and I are in....I know Karen and Aaron are in as well and will be staying with us.
Tracey...there is a pretty nice, good priced hotel next to us called the Palm Garden Hotel (Clarion)...here is their phone number: (805) 716-4200
Can't wait!!!! :D :D :D
As far as the Disney trip...how's Monday?? (the 26th)
OK...let's talk MENU, Gini....
What should we do for this year? We'll bring whatever you want...
Do we want chicken again? (I hear it'll make Rascal my best friend...)
Want me to do main course? Or sides? Just le me know. David and I LOVE to bake and cook...I'm thinking of a few homemade tarts???
Gini and I have been emailing back and forth because I'm looking for a hotel as well. How far from Gini is the Palm Hotel??Quote:
Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Tracey...there is a pretty nice, good priced hotel next to us called the Palm Garden Hotel (Clarion)...here is their phone number: (805) 716-4200
Can't wait!!!! :D :D :D
As far as the Disney trip...how's Monday?? (the 26th)
I've spent hours and hours on the net trying to find a cheap nice hotel in a safe area. So far no luck so I may have to get a more expensive one but only stay until Tuesday instead of Friday. I'm flighing in Thurs night July 22nd and my flight is already booked. :)
I will be in town for the 26th for DL so I'll start saving money for it now.
**sqeals with delight**
Can hardly wait!!!!
Thanks Kelly.:) Now I just need to talk to Karen and Aaron and find out the details of arrival and departure times. This time I'm not planning on going to my brothers for a visit so I'll also be riding back with Karen and Aaron. I can't wait.:DQuote:
Originally posted by NoahsMommy
David and I are in....I know Karen and Aaron are in as well and will be staying with us.
Tracey...there is a pretty nice, good priced hotel next to us called the Palm Garden Hotel (Clarion)...here is their phone number: (805) 716-4200
Can't wait!!!! :D :D :D
As far as the Disney trip...how's Monday?? (the 26th)
I am not sure how long each of you can stay.........but if the BBQ is on Saturday, we will need to coordinate flight arrivals and pick up times.
Laurie, we promise we will find you sooner this year - if the dern flight arrives at the right gate...........
Richard and I have talked about making arrangements to pick up those flying in.........so not to worry.........we just need your flight arrival time and airline.
Pauline, gosh - Ireland or Gini's BBQ???? A no brainer in my mind!:D :D
Be sure to bring your recent pictures for show and blab!
Amazing, but you will probably not get to see Emma........she is the master in hiding when company comes......but Rascal has been training Annie quite nicely.........and she will "grace" the room.......petting her might be another matter.
Don't worry about picking me up. My flight arrives at 9:15pm so I'll just take a taxi to the hotel and catch up with you the next day.
If only it was possible to attend ALL of the meetings!!
Have fun you guys!