Slick, you won't believe this - but I actually thought about you just showing up here at the house as a wonderful surprise!!! How I wish it was true!Quote:
Originally Posted by slick
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Slick, you won't believe this - but I actually thought about you just showing up here at the house as a wonderful surprise!!! How I wish it was true!Quote:
Originally Posted by slick
Hey - lets cheer up everyone - we're starting to sound like a dirge here. OK - so its smaller. OK - so some really cool and wonderful people won't be there and they will be missed and it will feel different. OK - so we don't have quite the frantic celebrating mood that permeated the 2005 thread -
we can still have fun :eek: I won't see as many people - but I guess it means that I'll be able to spend more time with more individuals - that's a good thing. :D :D
Julie, Husky's Mom and her hubby are coming as well as Randy K and Beverly.
You haven't met them.................and I am excited that they are coming this year!!
Oh, and Tricia (pnance) - she is attending too...........
Lots of new people...........
How fun! I remember how excited I was to meet people for the first time last year - also, believe or not, I think that your backyard is going to be cooler than mine this weekend - it's going to be getting close to 100F here in Portland. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by gini
I hope this doesn't come out wrong, but...the 1st BBQ was the smallest and was so fun! Each PT Meeting can be large or small, have the same attendees or have new ones...they're always fun and full of our PT pals. It shouldn't matter who isn't coming...you'll get to see new people or old friends! :) While we miss those that are unable to attend, we have our memories from the past and can make new ones in just a few days!! Yay!!
Oh...I think I've been neglecting my Kelly Kountdown!!!
Ready??
KELLY KOUNTDOWN: 4 DAYS TILL THE BBQ!!! FOUR days, that's sooooo great!!! (And really almost 3, its already 7:30 p over on this side!!) WOOHOO!!!
I hope everyone travels very safely and gets here in one piece. Cant wait to give you ALL hugs!! :)
Uppydate on Karen/Aaron (Wolflady & Scooters Dad)...they WILL be attending after all. I'm staying in a hotel room with them on Saturday night. I'll be spending a few hours with Karen/Aaron before the BBQ as we've only seen each other ONCE this year! :( :) It'll be nice. Anyway, we'll be there Saturday, they'll be in town till Sunday, and I don't have to work until Wednesday!! (I have to work Friday though, short staffing at work and I have NO vacation time as I've been ill again.)
But...it'll be worth it to be able to see my PT Family after that! :)
Can't wait!!! :D
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Originally Posted by Logan
Shoot straight and you will never miss....
Tomorrow the first guest will com into LAX.
Has it been a year already?
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P.S.
There will be a toast for all of the PT group on Saturday......
fill your cups! :D
And this year I won't be arriving at 2:30 in the morning. :D
Maybe Slick can do it this year.
My plane leaves at 10:42 AM today, so I guess I'll be the first to arrive. Gini will have to put me to work.
Can't wait to see everyone.
Have fun, you guys! One day, I'm going to make it to a big gathering! Can't wait to see pictures!
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Originally Posted by finn's mom
Save your pennies, you have one year to save! :D
MrRuffruff is in the house..... :)
We picked her up to make sure she made it to the neighborhood safe and sound....
We have just poured the first slushie of the season/party (It's hard work to get rolling for a Ca BBQ...)
Let the games begin!
*goes to pick up phone... ring ring* DANG, busy ~ imagine that :rolleyes:
Hee Hee I think we should call them at 6am tomorrow morning...... :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by lbaker
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Originally Posted by slick
We're sorry the number you have dialed is out of order or have temporarily disconnected... :p
Dial on, I'll be at home! :eek:
WHAT? - I just read this to Byron and he is extremely disappointed that the party (or at least the slushies) started without him. :rolleyes: ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
Mary - I'm so glad to hear you are safe and sound and not wandering the streets. Now remember - don't talk too loud in Gini's backyard
We're packing now, (while watching "Army of Darkness") and will be on the plane tomorrow. Watch out LA!
Now, where can we rent a Hummer?
I have been whirling around all day doing last minute things.
Remember those that have my cell I will have it charged and ready!! :)
Have a great time everyone and please remember to take lots of pictures.:) I hope to be able to attend next years annual BBQ.:)
Tell Byron to cool his jets.....Quote:
Originally Posted by catland
He's getting a jet??? ;)
I am going to leave the Hummer joke alone. :eek:
See ya in a few...and remember to STFU! :confused:
I'm getting excited for you all just reading this!
I'm looking forward to seeing many, many pictures of all the fun you all are having. And saving my pennies so I'll be able to attend next year!
Have fun everyone!
**ahem**
Please don't forget to sign my apron, everyone. Hopefully it will arrive there today.
So I can just see them now. Mary and Gini are sitting outside on the patio in their jammies with coffees in hand and making out the agenda for the day. Damn, I wish I could be there.
Actually, Mary and Gini are "inside" having morning coffee and talking about all of the kitties that have owned us.
Rascal just adores Mary - she has that special soft touch - and Annie not wanting to be left out - has shown up too. Emma - well..........she is under the bed.........her usual safe spot.
We are talking about getting the day underway...........
Staci arrives tonight - I will be tracking her flight (thanks to Phred).
Yes, Slick, I do have a picture of Mary at the airport - just as you asked.
Your package arrived a few days ago.........and I won't forget the apron
signing, I promise!
:eek: Mary has seen two cats, already??!!! Good heavens.
It's noon my time so I'm off to my parents who are taking me to the airport.
I **should** be in Cali in less then 12 hours!
Prayers please?
Will check in when I get there if its ok with Gini.
:)
6:00 am Laurie's time would be good. ;) :D :p :DQuote:
Originally Posted by slick
Speaking of phone calls, I missed a call last night on my cell phone. Somebody with a 954 area code. Anybody I know? ;)
Mary, I'm SO glad you made it easily this year with no street roaming involved. However, just think of the excitement and drama you missed out on this year. Maybe you'll want to take a roam around the neighborhood in the wee hours......just for old time's sake? ;) :D
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Another of the Chicks is winging her way westward ...
Delta and two of the Flight Trackers all say Staci's Big Byrd took off from
Columbus at 6:22 pm and headed off towards the left coast.
She's due to land at Los Angeles (LAX) about 7:38 pm CALIFORNIA time
or 10:38 pm EASTERN time. Se's on Delta Airlines flight 1451.
Zippy-Kat has a two-step adventure scheduled for tomorrow.
She gets on Southwest Airlines flight 690 at 10:25 am (Friday) in Midland-Odessa, TX
and appears to fly backwards in a time zone shift - arriving in El Paso, TX at 10:15 am - 10 minutes before she left! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/confused.gif
After an hour and a half layover, she gets on Southwest flight 305 at 11:50 am
for the 2 hour hop over to Los Angeles (LAX) - arriving 12:50 pm CALIFORNIA time
or 3:50 pm Eastern time.
Yuns all Fly Safe!! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif
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it wasn't me...I swear!!! :D :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Just got off the phone with Gini and Mary.. Staci's flight may be arriving early so they are getting ready to book (another local, old timers expression) :rolleyes: They sound maaavelous dahlings... and all systems are Go!! Yipppeee!!!
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Originally Posted by lbaker
So YOU'RE the one talking to my mom when I was trying to call her, huh? ;) Its OK, you're worth sharing her with! ((((Hugs))))
I too just got off the phone with Gini and Mary. Its so great the Mary is out here and she had a safe, uneventful flight! She didn't have to WAIT for Gini, isn't that great!?!? And we'll have all the way till Sunday to catch up...last year she had to leave too quickly for our liking. ;)
Know what they were doing??? Making Bailey's!!! haha
Well, Staci's in the air RIGHT NOW!! YIPPEE!!! I left her a message on her cell, she's going to get a kick out of me. I'm so excited she's going to be here.
THEN, Tonya's coming too!!! Tomorrow!!! YIPPEE x 2!!
THEN, Karen/Aaron will be here Friday too!!!! YIPPEE again!!
Do we need another Kountdown?? Yes....only 2, count 'em, TWO DAYS LEFT!!!!! WOOHOO!!!! :D
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Originally Posted by NoahsMommy
OK, beat me with a wet noodle, but I've GOTTA say sumpin ...
Have you changed /picked a different "special" color for your posts lately???
I always have some "trouble" with a few of the colors;
but I never had to just give up trying to read yours till lately ...
Remember - I'm red/green COLOR BLIND ...
and have NO idea what your current color is called ...
but it's Soooooo FAINT (light) and so close to the white background ...
I really can't read most of it. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif
Any Chance you could select a slightly DARKER hue of this color?
YOU don't do it, but someone else likes to use http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif YELLOW ...
now talk about Invisible Ink http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/rolleyes.gif ....
I really don't want to miss any of your BBQ Bulletins!
/s/ Bad Eyes
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Reporting in............Bailey's is made - and in the fridge getting chilled.
AND Mary and I are out the door to pick up Staci at the airport.
We promise! Pictures!!
Thanks for saying something. I'm not color blind; just good-old-fashioned OLD eyes. I can't see the soft pink at all either. and don't want to miss ANYTHING from this weekend! Wish I could be there, but my wallet can't take another hit. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke
EDIT: Ooh! I just discovered a trick! If you highlight Kelly's message it will show up bold black and very readable! ;)
Well, don't THAT beat it all wiffa stick!Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHedd
That "sorta" works for me ...
If I *mouse-over* like I was going to copy her text -
it DOES become bold - but sure not "black".
The color DOES "darken" - so it shows up better against the background ...
but I STILL have to "strain" to read it.
Could I suggest a BLUE ...
or we have some lovely shades of PURPLE ...
:D
She's HERE, She's HERE!!!! Staci texted me at 7:59 (CA time) saying they'e waiting for her bags and that they (airplane/captain) had made good time! They sure did!
Welcome to Callie again, Stace! I can't wait to give you a HUGE hug, darling!!
Love you!
xoxoxoxo
Kelly :)
Sorry guys, I didn't even think about the pink being so light! I'll change it all to teal. :)
Meanwhile ...
back at LAX ...
The Flight Tracker site said they landed at 10:35 PM Eastern time ...
Hopefully they found an empty gate to park da Bus at
and everybody's OFF the plane by now.
We'll hope most of Staci's LUGGAGE hopped on the same flight she did - and that they've "found" it by now.
No Answer on her cell dinger ... wonder if they're into the BOOZE already? :eek:
Same here. I just figured it was so LOUD at LAX, she cannot hear the phone ringing, maybe?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke
I left her a mushy message and texted her back. Hopefully she'll see us soon!
:)
I'M HERE!
We have laughed - smoozled with kitties- eaten fabulous ham sandwhiches - gossiped- Miss heard each other - called Phred twice - and am ready to hit the hay.
I have a pleasant uneventful flight -
it was so nice -
nope I couldn't hear the phone ringing - Sorry! :)
Shhhh, keep it down now.............Mary and Staci are sound asleep..............
No, no booze tonight Phred..............just lots of giggling.
See you in the morning zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
xxoo
Thanks for all the uppydates guys, keep 'em coming! :D
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We are on the way to the airport on Wednesday. Don't ever give this
boy a camera to hold for you. :rolleyes:
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Mary has arrived!!!
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Rascal just loves Mary!
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Rascal tucks his head under Mary's arm.........I told Mary he looked like
he was breast feeding - and we both had a good laugh.
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Staci's here now too!!
Two down - one more to go today............... :D :D
Wow, Mary, talk about arriving in style!!! Could your trip this year have been any more different than last year! :eek: :D
Staci, you've got curls! Looks nice. :D
Richard, I see you out did yourself and got all duded up for the arriving guests. ;) :D Next time get a picture of Gini while you're at it. Not fair to leave out the hostess with the mostess. :D