It's Barbecue Time!!

I'm so excited! Tracey and I are here anxiously waiting for Aaron to arrive so we can dash out the door! The bags are packed and we're ready to go! I even have 4 bottles of wine ready! It was a hard decision on what to bring because we have such an extensive collection, but I am bringing my very special "cat in the tree" sparkling wine, some chardonnay for Laurie, some muscat (I just love muscat wines!) for a sweeter white, and of course, my all time favorite pinot from David Bruce. I thought about bringing some more, but thought I should stop after 4 bottles! :o

Hopefully we'll be there in time for a later dinner, so if it's all good with Richard, we can meet someplace a little closer to Kelly's for dinner tonight. Aaron just called and he should be here around 1:30, so that should theoretically put us there around 7:30 or 8pm. Can't wait to see everyone! :)

**hugs**
Karen

I feel kind of silly to ask this, but who's Aaron? :o:o

Have fun all of you! Are we going to see a pic of Richard? :eek::eek::eek: Now that sounds scary! LOL Just kidding of course! Don't forget the cameras! :)

I heard he is coming in disguise...............

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I feel kind of silly to ask this, but who's Aaron? :o:o

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Aaron is Karen's hubby. :)

Yay!!! Its HERE!!!

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Originally posted by gini
I heard he is coming in disguise...............

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LOL :D

Thanks Noahsmommy. I didn't know Karen's hubby's name. :o:o:o
Have fun!

Rascal keeps asking me........."where are they?"

Kelly called, they are on their way - should be here around 1:30 PM.

We are all ready......except the weather man has not cooperated. It is very VERY HOT here and humid. Oh well, but it isn't raining!

I think that I meant RICHARD is coming in disguise.......not Aaron:D :D

But since I have never met either one of them - how would I know?

More reports later and pictures (I hope)!!!

It's after 4pm, so I guess the festivities have begun!!
HAVE FUN!!

Its NoahsMommy...

So, we're all here and we are missing a key player, or shall I say item???? Where is Richard, our salsa and MARGARITAS??????

RICHARD....where are you????

This (is) Gini and I am now worried about Richard. It is 6:30 PM
California time and we have not heard from him.

I just hope that he is alright.

I should be there. Oh well next time. :( :)


Will be there next month though. Yay!:D

I need some pictures and updates... and leftover food sent my way! ;)

Did he ever show up?
DETAILS!

To everybody who is on the LA-BBQ today:
HAVE FUN!!!

I want lots of pics, and a very accurate dscription of all the festivities !! And maybe some goodies and leftovers?:p :p :p

LOVE FROM LUT AND FAMILY !!!

Day two of the California BBQ is here. Lut, we are going to toast you today.........and also wish you a very Happy Birthday (for tomorrow).

Everyone left last evening at around 11 PM...........you can imagine none of us were ever at a loss for words. And we laughed and laughed.

Rascal is beside himself with all of the attention. He is King!

This must be short - they will be here today at 10:30 AM, and Karen and Kelly will go to the airport to pick up Laurie.

More soon...............

Thanks for the update, gini. I'll be anxiously awaiting to hear how today went. And to see PICTURES!!!!!!!!!! :D

There is a noticeable lack of detail in the update, hmmm, maybe they're having TOO MUCH fun ... :D

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There is a noticeable lack of detail in the update, hmmm, maybe they're having TOO MUCH fun ... :D

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I bet it involves those four bottles of wine, pink elephants, hiccups, and a spinning room.... ;)

And a game of Twister! ;)

and clam juice and vegemite?;)

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and clam juice and vegemite?;)

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Grose lol!:p

:D Silly question - Wish I could have been there - grrrrrrr. I was in spirit - and Gini tells me this may be an annual thing, so hopefully next year will be better for me. I'll save up $$$$ and leave time :D .
I know you all had a GREAT time!!! The weather this weekend has been hot but fabulous out here.

We're awaiting details, details, DETAILS! (and pics too of course ;) )

someone check in soon please!

?????

I saw Kelly post on another thread, but she didn't post on this one! BAD KELLY! Come here and give us details, girl!

I actually turned off the computer and thought about going to bed. Then I realized that if I didn't post something tonight, I might get in big time trouble.

Did we have fun? Now isn't that the silliest question you have ever heard?

After everyone left, I went over to my neighbors who had generously brought over their Goldens to show off yesterday and again today. My neighbors are RAVING about everyone and finally when I talk about Pet Talk, I think they will understand.

At the last minute we decided that I should drive to the airport with Karen (Wolflady) because she had met Laurie before, and I knew the best and fastest way to the airport. Laurie was arriving on a United Airlines flight. The United terminal is huge, but for heaven's sake - how BIG can it be? Laurie's flight isn't even posted and there is no baggage claim #7. I parked the car and we started asking questions. (what a concept).

Well, United is SO big that the baggage for her flight didn't arrive in the United terminal at all, but in the Continental terminal. Well, of course, everyone would know that - right??? WRONG!!

We hightailed it to the Continental terminal and there sat poor Laurie with her broken arm - looking abandoned. We scooped her up and brought her back to the house.

The group back at the house had taken charge and the pot was hot waiting for the corn - Karen's husband Aaron had the grill ready to go for the chicken........and then RICHARD SHOWED UP!

I thought Richard had bought out the market he brought in so many bags.........filled with his famous salsa and all of the fixings for margaritas.

If you think that Richard does a great job on Thursdays.......well you haven't lived until you have had one of his Sunday specials!

Who was here............(not enough people by my standards,) because we really did miss Lut and family and Kohala.....but this just must be an annual event, so please count on next year!

Kelly (Noah's Mommy), Tracey (KAK), Karen (Wolflady) and her wonderful husband Aaron (who barbecues like a real champ),
Pam (AntiPam), Richard and Laurie (lbaker).

I don't think anyone stopped laughing for two days. We shared all of our pet stories, our pictures and much more.

The BIG red container has been opened and the secret is out.......
(wait for pictures - I think Karen and Tracey have them).

Mr. Fish arrived and stole the show. Look for him in all of the pictures.

Who was KING for the day? Well, you guessed it. Mr. Rascal has just had the best weekend of his life. His belly has been rubbed and he now has a supply of toys and catnip to last him all year. He is now zonked on the floor by the door trying to catch a breeze.

Yup, it was very hot, but IT DIDN'T RAIN!

Kelly has very patiently written down all of the instructions for me to post the pictures.......and I will try to do it right in the morning.

But right this minute........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz .

Pet Talkers are the very best............just ask my neighbors.

A young couple walked by with their two dogs and sweetly asked, "What are Pet Talkers?" when they saw my sign. We answered them honestly and they seemed satisfied with our answer.

We went back into the house and howled with laughter when we thought about WHAT WE COULD HAVE TOLD THEM!

I hope everyone gets home safely.........it was absolutely the best BBQ I could ever imagine. XXXXOOOO

awwwwww.... it warms my heart to know everyone was safe, sound, and happy!

and now, since I've had the Gini report, I must sign off and finish this paper I've been "working" on -- I can't wait to hear the others' tales and see the pics.

until tomorrow,

zip

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A young couple walked by with their two dogs and sweetly asked, "What are Pet Talkers?" when they saw my sign. We answered them honestly and they seemed satisfied with our answer.

We went back into the house and howled with laughter when we thought about WHAT WE COULD HAVE TOLD THEM!

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I can imagine WHAT YOU COULD HAVE TOLD THEM!!! That we are some kind of Dr. Doolittles :D

Vio isn't it a pity we couldn't be there:(

Barbara, we should think about a European PetTalk Meeting (in Moldova he-he-he)

what a great day.

Gini is a wonderful hostess.
Rascal is a wonderful host.

it was fun and none of you have any excuses to miss the next LA get together.

you have 361 days to prepare.

everyone,
thank you for the gifts and knick knacks...

thank you Mr. Fish.

Thank you Miss Meow.
:)

It sounds like you had a great time--I wish I could have been there! When will you be sharing pictures? :)

I'm glad you all had a great time - wish I could have been there! Perhaps next year. ;)

When you have recovered from your hangovers, I'd love to see the pics! :D

Its wolflady and NoahsMommy...

We had a TON of fun at our CA BBQ at Gini's! It was so great to meet everyone and spending time getting to know even more about each other (especially Mr. Fish). ;)

The meeting for Karen and I is still going, I'm up here in Gilroy for a few days, being unemployed together. ;) We'll go develop our pictures tomorrow and try and post them here for you all to see. Tracey (KAK) and Gini both had digital cameras, so they'll post those when they can.

Again, we had such a great time and we'll tell you more details when we all have pictures up, its easier that way.

Can't wait till next time!!! :D :D :D

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They have arrived...........from the left.....AntiPam (Pam), Kelly (NoahsMommy), Tracey (KAK with the great T-shirt), Karen, (wolflady), and gini.

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Back yard metal cat mascot and cat toys waiting for guests at the picnic table.

Beautiful ladies! Great to see the pic!! Thanks gini :)

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All of us toasting Nicole and Shane and saying a huge THANK YOU for your excellent Australian champagne to help us celebrate this occasion.

See the big red "thing?"

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This is Richard - aka "Chauncey"...............

(Look, I am just sharing our fun, what you guys do with that information I have no control over).

With advance apologies to Richard!

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This is Tracey (KAK) and Kelly (NoahsMommy)

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This is Aaron, Karen's husband. Be sure to invite him to every event because not only is he the nicest guy, he handles a barbecue like a real pro.......everything was so delicious.