It's Barbecue Time!!

GUESS WHAT!?!?!?!?!?

When Karen and I go pick up Laurie from LAX, we'll be picking up David too!!!! WOOHOO!!! I'm so excited he'll be able to come too!! YAY!!!

He changed his Sunday night flight to Sunday morning at 11:25.

:D :) :D :) :D :)

BUMP!!!!

That's ok - I'm often mistaken for being absent! My boss's boss doesn't know what my job title is or what I do, and I've worked there for almost 2 year...

I'll be there Saturday!! C'ya then!

Yay! I'm so excited! It will be fabulous to meet everyone! Kelly, I'm so glad that David will be able to make it for part of the day on Sunday! That's wonderful! What a sweet gesture for him to make an early flight ;) He really is a sweet guy! :D
**hugs**
Karen

Kelly, I'm confused (surprise surprise). Where is David flying in from and what time does his flight arrive? I can just see us all looking like a bunch of KeyStone Kops running circles all over the place looking for each other :D :D ;)

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Kelly, I'm confused (surprise surprise). Where is David flying in from and what time does his flight arrive? I can just see us all looking like a bunch of KeyStone Kops running circles all over the place looking for each other :D :D ;)

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Laurie,
David will meet us at your terminal's baggage claim as he'll have carry on luggage only and gets in a few minutes before you. You may see Karen, David and I waiting for you when you arrive at baggage claim. :)

I may just be carry on too. After all, what more does one need in So Cal but cut-offs and a few t-shirts & maybe a light jacket for those cool nights along the beach :D :cool: ;) I'll let you know before next weekend. Of course, I could meet you at baggage just as a meeting spot whether I pick up or not I suppose. duh

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Neat fish Laurie! :)

Karen has your flight information, we'll meet you in the baggage claim area of the terminal you fly into. That's the only place we'll be able to with all the new security laws. :)

GUESS WHAT???? As of now, 2:53 a.m., only 5 more days!!! :D

I liked Laurie's fish too........very clever!

In just one short week, we will all be together.

I am having fun getting things together for our BBQ.

I will p/m all who are attending and give you phone numbers and address.

Do you think we need name tags?? :D

By the way......do I have to put out pictures of Rascal or can I just hand him to you?

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By the way......do I have to put out pictures of Rascal or can I just hand him to you?

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Okay, none of my business since I can't make this trip, but I'd say both. 1) Photos for rememberance and that can be taken home and treasured, and 2) tacile contact with precious beauty such as Rascal MUST be savored.

:p (Shall I just sneak away quietly now?);) :eek:

I'd love to be able to hold your little Rascal. :D I'll be sure to take a lot of pictures of him too. :) BTW I'm bringing something special for Rascal and all of Kelly's furkids too. :D

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I'd love to be able to hold your little Rascal. :D

BTW I'm bringing something special for Rascal and all of Kelly's furkids too. :D

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Ditto there! I CAN'T wait to meet our precious Rascal. Better check my purse on Sunday.... ;)

Tracey,
That's so sweet!! The way to Noah's heart is bribary!!! ;)

Name Tags - Good Idea - Sometimes my ol' brain just doesn't keep track of the screen name, the "real" name and then of course the pet name!!!!:confused: :eek: :confused:

My computer calendar at work reminds me every day that the big PetTalk day is coming - I'm soooooo excited!!!!

Just walked into the house and there is Rascal big as life ON THE DINING ROOM TABLE........looking adorable.

He KNOWS....so he promptly jumped down without my saying a word.

Now you know how he got his name.

He wants to know who is bringing the chicken so he can give extra headbumpies to that person.

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He wants to know who is bringing the chicken so he can give extra headbumpies to that person.

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Oh!!! ME ME ME ME!!! I'm bringing chicken.....Yay!!! I get Rascal headbumpies!!! :D :D :D

well you wont have to worry about recognizing me at the airport. I broke my left arm last night and will be in a cast :( That's gonna be a swell tan :rolleyes:) Well, maybe I'll get special treatment on the plane at least. Guess I'll have to check a bag after all :( :(

Laurie, I am really sorry to hear this.

We promise to wait on you and make you comfortable.

{can we sign your cast?)

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well you wont have to worry about recognizing me at the airport. I broke my left arm last night and will be in a cast :( That's gonna be a swell tan :rolleyes:) Well, maybe I'll get special treatment on the plane at least. Guess I'll have to check a bag after all :( :(

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Awww, Laurie. I can sympathize with you girl! Remember last summer...my horse incident? ;) Please tell me you aren't left handed?!

{{huggs}}

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well you wont have to worry about recognizing me at the airport. I broke my left arm last night and will be in a cast :( That's gonna be a swell tan :rolleyes:) Well, maybe I'll get special treatment on the plane at least. Guess I'll have to check a bag after all :( :(

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Oh no!! I guess that means we'll put David to work and make him carry your luggage. :)

I hope you aren't in any pain. :(

Laurie, I'm so sorry to hear that you broke your arm. :( I also hope that you're not in any pain. At least you're still able to go to the barbecue. Look on the bright side, at least you didn't break your leg. :)

Sorry to hear about your arm Laurie. How did you break your arm? I sure hope you're not in any pain!
Don't forget to send me your flight information via PM. I'm bringing some small goodies for everyone at the BBQ, yes, even you Richard! :p ;)

I'm also bringing goodies for everyone too. :D There's seven other Pet Talkers besides me right. I just don't want to leave any one out. :)

You guys are all so sweet!! And....you're making me want to go shopping for goodie bags too!! ;)

Only four days left...actually, three plus the time until 2-3:00 on Friday afternoon!!! :D

Wolflady, I was doing exactly what my mother always told me NOT to do... rough-housing :o . I was goofing around with my grandson & his friend, play arm-wrestling of all things! Just a freak twist of fate, literally. Here I am ready to hang on a California beach for awhile and my arm is in a cast & a sling. Boy is it hard to type with one hand. Zippy, you know what THAT'S like! I have learned how to tie my sneakers with use of my teeth, however. Amazing what we can do when we have to :eek: :rolleyes: I'll PM you with flight details soon.

Laurie

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Daily countdown.....only 3 days left!!! :D ;)

Yay! I'm looking forward to it!! Thanks for the flight details, Laurie. Kelly and I will be there to getcha! I think you're due for some extra wine or Long Island Iced Tea perhaps? ;)

**hugs**

3 days left? I thought it was on the 20th?

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Dan, Dylan and I might still come, if we get our settlement by then, but for now getting out of this hell hole is a lot more important. Does anyone have directions on how to get there from Whittier?

I am having so much fun preparing for the BBQ.

I think all of you will be able to find my home:D :D :D ..............(and no one knows what I mean... hee hee)

Rascal got into the planning too..........he heard he gets to be KING for the day!:

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3 days left? I thought it was on the 20th?

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Its three days for me, Wolflady, her hubby, KAK and Richard. They are coming down and we're getting together beginning on Friday night. :)

OK Gini, let me guess... giant Vegemite balloons floating from your roof:rolleyes: :D ;)

Oh, I'm so sorry for not coming.....! Sounds like you will all have lots of fun!

We have no plans yet for that day...
But on 21th, my birthday, we are having some friends and their kids over, for a BBQ too! Yippie!!

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Oh, I'm so sorry for not coming.....! Sounds like you will all have lots of fun!

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Lut,

We have YOU to thank for this meeting. For some reason, we'd never thought of planning one until you were going to come. :)

Next year (or any time you can come out) we'll have another one.

Love,
Kelly :D

OH MY GOSH!!!! Karen, Aaron and Tracy are coming TOMORROW!!!!

That's right Kelly. I hope you're ready for us. :D I still have to pack and get my gift bags together. :) At this time tomorrow, we'll be having dinner with Richard. :)

I'm trying SO hard not to be jealous.

Have a GREAT time, everybody!

{{{hugs}}}

I hope you guys have a great time together this weekend. I would love to be right in the midst of you all!!! Don't forget to take lots of pictures and tell us lots of stories, and for sure, treat Rascal like the king he is!!! :D

The barbecue is sparkling, waiting for good food.

Potato salad is in the works and brownies are in the oven.

Rascal is sitting by the front door asking "Are they here yet?"

The big red container from Nicole and Shane is ahhh, "waiting":D :D

The weather could be better, but at least it isn't as hot as yesterday. Is this California?

I need to go to the Farmer's Market today and get fresh corn and also some ice........and then it is just a wait until everyone arrives.

For everyone driving - please be safe..........

Rascal and Gini are anxiously waiting for your arrival!

YIKES!!!!!!!

We've had a tiny change in plans, we may not be meeting Richard for dinner after all. :( Karen's hubby had to go in to the office this morning. Hopefully Fed Ex WONT come and they can leave Gilroy at 10:00 and still get here in time.

DRIVE and FLY safe guys!! :D

Gini.....Mmmmmm, fresh corn!!! Can't wait!!