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Jasmine? Jasmine? Where are you?
I thought she was calling a taxi - for all of us.
She wouldn't, would she?
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Jasmine? Jasmine? Where are you?
I thought she was calling a taxi - for all of us.
She wouldn't, would she?
Oh Fister,
What a Brilliant Boy you are....as another said...I didn't know that you had Such Connections!!!!!!
Would the Entertainment on board include "Hot Tuna????";)
We are There!!!!:) :D
Bisi.cat: Nellie doesn't look nervous at all. Filou and Tigris will be glad to pick her up. They have been travelling several times last year. They even helped Lady Edwina when she had problems with the French authorities.
Tigris says cruising is fine. Filou anyway.
And their meowmie is laughing very hard about all the plans.
And she has a tear in her eyes for Gabe and for Graemer.
Well the gang was thrilled to find out they've been added to the list!
Ripley is trying to prepare for life on the water.
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Scout is dreaming about those lazy days in the sun and bikini tan lines.
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Jazz is wondering what will she wear?
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Oh yes, she requests a room with at least a porthole view. She likes to get a good look at things.
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The Es are in such a flurry of activity! Since the changes in plans, Eddie, who had borrowed Edwina's napsack had to put away his fishing pole and straw hat...
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and try on his black tie to make sure it still fits!
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Meanwhile Edwina was going through her things (getting a little misty-eyed with memories of her adventures with Gabe, her true love) and trying to cram too, too much in her suitcase...
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But she's packed now and ready to go!
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Court Shuffleboard
Undoubtedly inspired by the table game, an unknown recreation director for the Peninsular and Oriental Line created deck shuffleboard during the 1870s. The cruise industry, established by P & O in 1835, was burgeoning and new sports and games were being created to amuse passengers between ports. Among them were deck tennis and quoits. Deck shuffleboard quickly became a shipboard staple.
The deck shuffleboard court was considerably larger than the table and larger wooden discs replaced the coins and metal weights used in table shuffleboard. Of course, cruise passengers couldn't be expected to get down on their hands and knees to play, so a shooting stick was created, with an attachment at the end to hold the puck.
Scoring was originally the same as in table shuffleboard: lines across the court marked scoring areas, with the higher scores at the end farthest from the shooter. But somewhere along the line, a triangular scoring area was devised, with the highest scoring area at the apex of the triangle, nearest the shooter, and a penalty area,
The deck game was brought ashore early in the 20th century, probably more than once. Most important, the Ball family built a shuffleboard court in 1913 at their resort hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida. The sport quickly became popular, especially among retired people, and it was quickly adopted at other resorts and in the retirement communities that sprang up in Florida during the 1920s.
The St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club (originally known as the Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Club) was founded in in January of 1924. The SPSC was and is unquestionably the leading club in the country. At its peak, the club had 110 courts, a covered grandstand from which spectators could follow the action on its tournament courts, and more than 5,000 members.
In 1931, the SPSC called a meeting of other shuffleboard clubs, most of them in Florida, to form the National Shuffleboard Association (NSA) and adopt standard rules. The rules were essentially those that the SPSC had been using for seven years, and they have changed little since then.
The size of the court was set at 52 feet long by 6 feet wide; the length of the cue was limited to 6 feet, 3 inches; and disc size was established at 6 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.
The NSA held its first national tournament, for men only, in 1931. Women's competition was added the following year.
During the 1930s, the federal Works Progress Administration built shuffleboard courts on many playgrounds throughout the country. An indoor version of the sport, often played on a scaled-down court, was developed after World War II.
Shuffleboard reached its peak during the 1950s and 1960s. Since then, it has virtually disappeared from many areas, primarily because other types of recreation have entered the picture.
There are currently eight state associations, in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. The NSA has a membership of about 160,000. About 25,000 of them belong to the Florida Shuffleboard Association.
The NSA estimates that about 5 million people play shuffleboard at one time or another in the course of a year.
I forgot to include my passport photos!
Here is Mr. Corkscrew
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And Miss Tibby
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I think I heard that Hootie and the Blowfish might be an opener for the Tuna Tunes. :)Quote:
Originally posted by gini
I understand that the Tuna Tunes entertain nightly on board in the lounge - nice music -
Nellie, Trevor hasn't stopped meowing since he heard that you were coming. Last I saw him he was throwing hubby's cologne (Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene) in his suitcase. He is hoping that is a scent that you will like.
The Beans would like toknow if they may attend this wonderful cruise... They have their passports ready.
Bonzo says, he'll bring the ' Nip'!... as long as he can get it through customs.;) :o
LOUD Louie would also like to go, however he is a whiner and a VERY sheltered boy so it's ok if he can't.
Uhm, Nellie wants to know if she has to wear a bikini, too?!Quote:
Originally posted by jazzcat
Scout is dreaming about those lazy days in the sun and bikini tan lines.
She would prefer to have a large towel wrapped around her and will spend the day on a deck chair with a drink...and a biscuit...and a biscuit...
Barbara, it's so nice that Filou and Tigris will take care of her, she appreciates it very much and she's relieved that this time, she doesn't has to travel in a cat carrier;) !!!
Trevor....PUUURRRRRRRRRRR!!! Nellie loves her big boy with every scent (maybe a little "Eau de Tuna" or "Clam unFresh" would be another good choice)...she's in heaven...
More have been added (see list on page 5) - a good thing we got a Cruise ship! :eek:
Ripley, it's always a smart move to be prepared. ;) Scout, is this what you're dreaming about?
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Jazz, you just wear you beautiful black furcoat, and you'll look stunning! ;)
Eddie, hold your horses! There'll be plenty of opportunities for fishing!! ;)
I just LOVE Corkscrew's ID photo!! :D
Kitties, we need the last photo's for the ID cards, can you tell your meowmies to get them sent? The ones who can resize, we prefer them 60x60 pixels - or perhaps 70x70 - we'll ask Karen. ;)
This is Juni taking care of her pawdicure :) she must look ravishing for her beau!
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And together with Pichu resting well before flying
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They left already, promised to be good kitties. Juni insisted on taking care of the booking herself. I don't know exactly which way they flew to Europe and who's meeting them. Could it be Munich? With all my connections in the travel business, I couldn't find out ;). Barbara, if she's coming your boys' way, make sure she doesn't lose Pichu somewhere, he tends to be less attentive sometimes and she's too fast.
Oh Those Passports are Just Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!
I was Thinking,If You need Entertainment...Joey has experience as "The Court Jester!!!!!"
He could join Sadie and Loud Louie in his down time......
What do you think??????
Deli & Hobo could use the break!!!!
Dear Trevor,
May I suggest you skip your dad's perfume (who wants to smell like a human anyway???) You can borrow some of my perfume that momma and poppa brought me back from France two years ago....
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It will drive Nellie and all the other kitties wild!
If you prefer there is that old standby.....
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Sara, you really have a perfume for cat? :D
Sara!!! ROTFL!! :D :D :D
Edwina, was that your trick? I can see that Eddie has come a lot closer lately. ;) Which of them attracted him?? We are SO curious!!
Fister, is it too late for us to come cruising??! We're sorry to be at the last minutes, but our Meowmie never comes out of the Cat site.:rolleyes:
We hope we are not too late. We will start resizing our photos.
Jessica, Samantha and Daisy.
Vio...but of course! Got it in Paris...it's what all the French kitties use.....and with restraint, I will make no stereotypical jokes about the bathing habits of the French!
Jessica, Samantha and Daisy, it will be an honour to have you on board too. You are added. Pack your gear and get ready! :D
Joey, you on stage would be a real treat, I'm sure they'd all enjoy your performance. ;) The kitties need to know - do they book tickets, or is it all arranged?
Yesterday I was with some friends and Rascal was going around getting attention from everyone.
I heard myself say "Oh, I have to remember to post a picture of Rascal for his crui............." and my voice trailed away..............
How could I explain to my friends that Rascal is going on a cruise with his Pet Talk buddies and he needs a picture?
They know I am a cat person - but A CRUISE? - RASCAL GOING WITHOUT ME?
Sometimes it is a little difficult to explain Pet Talk....you just have to be here.
Boy, go away for a few days and prepare to miss a lot!!!!!!
Mimi asked that you please reserve her a private room......she'll be glad to chaperone, but she's not into the partying attitude of her younger brother!!!
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Oh Randi,
Joey is sooo happy...He is presently going from room to room in search of his Top Hat & Tails...(Looks like a Trip to Petsmart for Mom and him!!)
Please let the Ladies know that He will perform Each Night on the Meow Deck!!!!!!
Performance times are as Follows:
8p.m.,10 p.m. and Midnight...For the Late nighters of the group...
Oh Look hes' Brushing up on his soft-paw now!!!!!
Scared me when Maggie Puss dragged out her Josie & the Pussycat albums!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:
I'm still voting for Hot Tuna on the Fishy Deck!!!!
Guess who will be dealing blackjack in the casino?????
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Oop, looks like Edwina won't be playing any cards during the cruise. ;) :D
T & P are all excited, but unfortunately their mom is too busy at work right now, but they just wanted to make sure they were forgotten. They are definitely up for a cruise! :D :D
Oh Too Funny!!!!
Now I'm Definately off to Petsmart!!!!
Can't let Joey & Maggie-Puss Be Underdressed!!!
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Look what I saw here: Filou sneaking out of the house with a huge bouquet of flowers. I guess he's going to the airport.
Tigris will take good care of Pichu. On the other hand I am a little scared whether Fister, Eddie and Tigris don't teach Pichu and Pouncer to play poker or whatever.
I hope Nellie will keep an eye on them.
Sallyanne: Filou said something like he hoped Juni did not have that many tops on her bikini;)
Fister tried a few outfits just now, well, sort of half tried, but he got very grumpy and refused to let me take his picture. Boys!! :rolleyes:
It's time for an update on who is going. This is the list, and hopefully all the passengers will have arrived and be ready to board the ship during the next few days. :)
We are still hoping that Koxka's gang will join. ;)
Missing ID photos will be very welcome! ;) - by PM or e-mail.
Andy
Beau
Boots
Bonzo
Bramble
Butter
Cassy
Corkscrew
Daisy
Dizzy miss Lizzie
Edwina
Eddie
Emmitt
Felicia
Filou
Fister
Freckles
Gavin
George
Ginjol
Grover
Iuri
Jasmine
Jazz
Jessica
Joey
Joxer
Juni
Juni Rose
Livvy
Loverboy
Lou
Maggie
Miley
Milo
Milly
Mimi
Mini
Mocha
Monte
Mugsy's gang
Nellie
Paloo
Peanut
Pericot
Pichu
Pickles
Piula
Pouncer
Rascal
Ripley
Rocky
Sadie
Samantha Scotland
Samantha USA
Sas' visiting dog
Scout
Siseta Bum Bum
Stubby
Sunny
Tabasco
Taz
Tibby
Tigris
Tigger
Treacle
Trevor
Tubby
Winter
I think your gonna need a bigger boat.......;)
Miley here. I don't want to give the other travelers the wrong impression of me, so I would like to submit a new photo for my passport. The "Little Bo Peep" look will get me places that the other look will not......
Thanks,
Can't wait to meet everyone!
Love,
Miley
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How did I miss this thread for so long!? I'm laughing so hard right now.
Beau and Felicia hope you can use their photos in my signature for ID photos.
When I got up this morning, first of all I saw Tubby looking out the back window.
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He seemed to be saying "Hmmmm....let me think, snow covered, freezing backyard or a cruise with all my PT buddies? Snow, cruise, snow, cruise? Whaddya think Peanut, how 'bout we get the h otta this frozen tundra!" And before you know it, their bags were packed and ready to go!
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Peanut readily agreed since she really doesn't like the cold, so she is submitting this for her passport photo. Although she said it was a little blurry, and if it didn't work, you could use the second one.
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And here's one for Tubby's passport.
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I told him he looked a little sleepy and he might want a pic where he's more awake, but he assured me the customs people would be more likely to recognize him like this. ;) Oh, and he wanted to assure Samantha that he will be arriving in his best black-on-black outfit with the little white boutonnière and cumberband. I have no idea what sort of outfits Peanut packed. :D
Hey Randi and Jonza, Mimi added her picture and request earlier this morning. She's "old" but feels that with a private cabin, she can help chaperone and rest accordingly. Please don't forget her!!! :)
By looking at Tubby's and Peanut's luggage I ask myself: how long will the cruise be? 3 months?
You know how older kitties are! They like to take their own pillow and lots of different shoes....
Barbara, Samantha packed quite a bit herself. Remember they need fancy clothes as well as something to wear while lounging by the pool.
Tubby, Samantha brought along her little black dress and long white gloves so she can enjoy formal dining and dancing with you on the ship.;)
Randi, you might want to check the guest list again because I think there are two Samantha's that will be on board.
I do believe the Samantha from Scotland will be there too.
I do hope they don't confuse everyone!
Sadie is very excited to hear Joey will be coming along!!! Although her mommy has not been good at practicing with her, she did take dance lessons about a year ago. Perhaps she and Joey can enterain the kitties together :)