Sirrahsim and Boomer

So many of you have been so kind to PM and ask about Missy - also responding to her threads - that I thought I would start this new one to update from time to time as it will be easy to find for those who are following her.

As of today - she will get up on her Sunday morning and travel by bus to the Tokyo airport to pick up Carol. Carol is Paul's mom and posts here as persianmom. She had already planned this trip in hopes of seeing Paul for a bit and then staying on to help Missy. Originally it was her vacation - but that was before any of us knew that Paul would get orders. So, she has missed seeing her son but I am so thankful that she decided to take the trip anyway!! But, by now you know that Paul had to leave much earlier and is now safely at his place of deployment. It took nearly a week, but Missy has received his e-mail to assure her he is fine.:)

Missy had been trying to find a new home for her cat Boomer. First, she was told by the airline there that he had to accompany her on her flight but she had no way to know for sure as each phone call gave her conflicting reports. She has also been scared about Boomer even making that long (28-30 hours total) travel in a small container to be transported from there to here. He is a skittish kitty who has always been an "only cat". But - thanks to many more phone calls - especially from our own Phred...it was determined that Boomer *could* inded be sent as cargo without being on the same flight as Missy. Nobody answered her newspaper ads or posters asking for a new permanent home for boomer in Japan. Also - Missy decided on her own that she did not want to part with this cat who is now very attached to Tyler. Then, about a dozen or more PT folks have chipped in to offset the cost of the shipping which is in excess of $700:eek: Yes, that IS the cost though it sounds outrageous. But it will be worth it when all is said and done.

Boomer will be coming to live here with our family of five cats. We are wondering how he will react to meeting another cat!! We will keep him until Missy and family return to the states for their next assignment when Boomer can then join them again. Plus, Missy will be here with us for the duration that hubby is deployed. They were allowed and so opted to retain their housing in Japan.

Missy and Carol will fly back to the states in about three weeks. My hubby Dennis has not even met his new grandson and Tyler will also meet his cousin Misha! Missy and Tyler will have her folks (I am mom), Paul's mom, her oldest brother and our DIL who is Carol's daughter Chris (chrangharris) - so many family members here to support her and spoil Tyler:) She and Tyler will be staying here at our house.

That is it for now - I hope you will enjoy the updates as I am sure Missy will also be posting once Carol arrives in Japan. Thank you!!

:) :) Thanks for the wonderful update. I'm glad that Missy has heard from Paul and that she will be staying with you during his deployment. I wish him the best and am so glad that Boomer will have a wonderful home, even if it is only temporary.

What a great idea for starting this thread, Debbie!! I will check it every day, as I am very concerned about Missie, Paul, Tyler, and Boomer!! I am so happy that Missy won't be alone while Paul is deployed: nothing better than having her family around now!!:)

Debbie, thanks for posting updates!

I have been following everything, but I didn't know if Missy had heard from Paul yet or not-I am so glad she has :)

I am sure Boomer will fit in fine with the Sirrah kitties. I'm so glad that everything is working out!

Let me just tell you Debbie how much I admire you and your family. You're all the epitome of what a family should be. There is so much love among you and it's nothing but a pleasure to read everything that's posted by all of you. Your daughter is beautiful and obviously takes after her Mom. Tyler and Misha are also beautiful. I believe everyone at Pet Talk feels the love you have for each other and thanks for everything you do to make all your family feel special. Your family is fabulous!! We wish Missy,Tyler, and of course, handsome Boomer a safe and pleasant trip home. Paul, thank God for you. You're a brave soul and a wonderful man. God bless all of you:)

Love, Terry, Daisy and Delilah
p.s. please PM me if more $ is needed for Boomer's trip:)

What a wonderful idea! Let's keep this thread at the top. I am so glad that Missy finally heard from Paul. I know she was very anxious. I am also glad that Boomer will remain a part of the family. He and Tyler seem to have bonded and it is great that they will be able to grow together. I am glad that Missy doesn't have to make that long trip by herself, but so sorry Carol didn't get to see Paul before he was deployed. I am sure that Dennis is waiting anxiously to meet his grandson and I know that Misha and Tyler will get along famously!

I will keep looking for new updates!! Thank you!

WE ARE PRAYING,FOR BIG BOOMER,TO BE A BRAVE SOLDIER,LIKE HIS DAD,AND THAT HE WILL NOT PANIC,ON THE PLANE,AND THAT,THE BIG TABBY,WILL ARRIVE SAFE,AND SOUND,AND SOON,BE FRIENDS,WITH THE OTHER 5 CATS!

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It is midnight Sunday there - where are you Carol and Missy?:confused:

What a great thread! One place to check for the Japan adventure!

:o They are fine. I just called and woke Missy up:o I told her go back to sleep quickly:D

I had spoken with Missy about 16 hours ago ...her Sunday morning and she was getting ready to go meet the bus. Tyler kept spitting up on his new outfits. That is not usual for him and she was a little worried. But he was not acting sick in any other way.

But.... she picked up Carol at Tokyo and they are home and sleeping now - well that IS what people do by 12:15am isn't it??:rolleyes: It was probably a very long day.

What a happy thread. :) Missy hearing from her beloved hubby, Boomer being able to stay with his family and Carol arriving safely in Japan.

I hope that Tyler just had a little upset tummy from the car ride and is doing okay.

Debbie, don't forget to get that camera ready for when Dennis finally gets to meet his grandson for the first time and I'm sure you will breath a sigh of relief once Missy, Tyler and Boomer are safe at home with you.

I also agree with Daisy and Delilah that you are the epitome of what a family should be.
Bless you all.

((((((HUGS))))))

Paul was able to call:D :D He had to use a calling card, but we know that there is a way for him to call me here in Japan for free. He says that it's hot and dusty but that there was a cool breeze this morning. It's such a relief to hear his voice :)

oh yeah, Boomer LOVES Carol:D :D He flops over for tummy rubs and follows her around meowing for attention.
He is a COMPLETELY different cat then when we adopted him 2 years ago. It makes me wonder if maybe it was his previous owners who were just not very nice to him:confused: :confused:

Oh Missy, I'm soooo glad you got to speak with Paul...and that Carol is safely there with you.

Good luck to Boomer on his journey to the States!! :)

Yeah!!! I am so happy to read that Carol arrived safely!! From now on, Missy won't be all alone anymore until she returns to the USA:) :) .
Oh, can we get some pics of Carol and Tyler, P L E A S E :D

I'm so glad that you don't have to rehome Boomer and that everything is working out so well for everyone involved! :)

Missy will get pictures once she is feelng better. When to the ER last night she was running 102.8 temp. Keep creeping up throught out the day. She has a breast infection. So she is on medication. She tells me it hurts to feed Tyler but she just grins and bears it. She is such a good mommie. Been just hanging around the house for now.I want her to get to feeling better. Tyler is so much like Paul was at this age. He is a happy baby. He smiles all the time. Even when he is getting crabby you can get him to smile and coo. Only time I hear him cry is if he is hungery or tried. Once he is fed and takes a nap he all smiles again. I love being able to hold him. Every morning I give him hugs and kiss from Grandma and Grandpa Harris and tell him how much he is loved by everyone. Take care everyone.
Love ya Carol

So Grammy is there and loving on Tyler - taking care of my sick Missy too! Thanks Carol. That mastitis sure took hold quickly!! I hope that antobiotic gets her feeling better.

How was your trip over?? Long I know! Oh and you can go to HOME on here and logout then login as yourself if you want:D

Cinnamon is doing fine - Dennis and I are learning doggy stuff and I posted at Cat under D-O-G sitting and also under Dog General. Today was a cool morning so Dennis and Cinnamon went walking. He follows her all over and Lizzie forllows her:rolleyes:

Thank you for taking care of everyone Carol. Hug my baby (Missy) for me, too OK?:D

Sorry to hear Missy is sick. That has to be awful - all the things in her upside down life right now! :eek: Gentle {{{Hugs}}} to the sick mommy.

hi! I think this is a good idea! I got a bit looost with so many boomer threads, etc..

relieved paul's ok! I'm sorry missy is sick - hoping she feels better by now. I can't wait to hear more where boomer comes home finally!

I'll be checking back in, love to. :)

hugs all of you harris!
..gina

Thank you, Deb, for starting this thread, and you, Carol, for reporting in! I know it is a huge relief to Missy to have you there right now, especially since she is running a fever and feeling badly.

I am so happy for all of you. I know it won't be an easy trip for Boomer, but he has the perfect place to go to recuperate from his long trip. I'm sure that trip will be long for the humans too!

Thanks for the updates, ladies, and our prayers remain with all of you, especially Paul.

Logan

Boomer's flight is booked:D He will be arriving in America in one week. Missy and Carol fly the following week. I think sending Boomer ahead is the best option so they don't have as much to worry about when they make their flight.

Driving to Tokyo to ship Boomer will be a first for Missy - it can be very hectic as the traffic is like nothing I have ever seen before :eek: It is only 100 miles or less but took almost SIX HOURS the first time hubby and I visited.
Also, this way, we pick up Boomer ahead of time and it will give us time to help him get adjusted and we can then get ready (readier!!) for Missy and Tyler to be here.:D

Please keep up the prayers and good thoughts PT friends!:)

just for the harris family & sirrahooB!

yay, the time is getting close ..and close. I pray everything will go smoothly! I will hold you all, all of you in my thoughts today and after.

can we hope for 1 or 2 hours driving to ship for missy? I sure hope it wouldn't be as hectic as before! will carol be her passenger? she shouldn't go alone..

boomer, be goood boi or your meowmie was won't home! ;) :p

hugs!!!
..me & boomer's fairyfurriends

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Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.

can we hope for 1 or 2 hours driving to ship for missy? I sure hope it wouldn't be as hectic as before! will carol be her passenger? she shouldn't go alone..

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Yup!! let's hope for that short drive time - good idea:) gina - yes, Carol will be going along as a passenger and navigator - and to help with boys Boomer and Tyler! Our L O N G trip was late afternoon/quitting time so their drive should not be as bad I am thinking.

we have a health certificate!! Boomer was a very good boy at the vet and got a clean bill of heath. he's all ready to fly out on Wednesday (tuesday night EST)

woohoo!! today is only monday.. can't wait until boomer gets home!

missy, drive carefully!!! carol, you'll makee a great navigator..isn't it fun? ;)

Missy and Boomer I will be thinking about you so much tomorrow....godspeed to grandma's house!

I can just hear it caseysmom telling a friend tomorrow "I am really worried about boomer, sirrahism's husband has been deployed and she needs to send boomer from Japan to Sirrahbed and Sirrahned in ohio, these are my friends from pettalk" hehe

Hi! This is Boomer...
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It is Tuesday morning in America but already Tuesday night in Japan. We are leaving early in the morning (Tuesday evening your time) - to go to the airport!!:eek: I will get to my new house with GrandMeowmie and GrandPaw late Wednesday night.
Will you be thinking and praying for me - please?

prayers going in to your crate with you Boomer.

Thoughts and prayers coming to you Boomer. The flight over may not be something you care to remember but you will forget about it soon enough! Welcome back (?) to the States and enjoy being spoiled by all the much-closer-by PTers!!

Of course I will pray for you sweetie! You'll be fine just try to sleep the whole time.

Boomer Boy ~ You are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you can feel all the love and support coming your way. Just close your eyes and rest. You'll be home soon and there are lots of kitties ready to welcome you.
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Special air prayers to you, Boomer!!

Prayers to Boomer!! Safe flight sweetie!!

You'll do just fine Boomer. :)
I'm betting you'll sleep the whole trip than be wide awake for Grandma :)

Have a safe trip, Boomer. I'm so glad you are coming to America!!!! :) I know your Grammy and Grandpa are ready to welcome you!!!!!! :D

Safe travels, my friend. Our prayers come with you.

Logan

Boomer is such a handsome hunk of tabby! :eek: :) :D
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Lots of kissies for a safe an uneventful flight for Boomer. Is there any chance you could get ahold of some Feliway to spritz all over his bedding for the trip? That works wonders at calming a cat down without the tranquilizers. ;) So happy things are falling into place Missy. :)

Stay Tuned for Tails of the Great Adventure ~

I've converted the times to "Eastern Daylight Time".

Around MidNight tonight for us;
and midafternoon tomorrow (Wednesday) for Boomer -
Missy will toss him in the Porta-Prison and off they go to
Nirata International Airport (aka New Tokyo International Airport)
located 40 miles NE of Tokyo, Japan.

After check-in, Boomer will be loaded into a twin-engine Boeing
777-2000ER jet which becomes Continental Airlines
flight "CO 8 / 14Sep Narita to Newark (16:20 - 16:05)" and
is scheduled to take off from Narita at 4:20 PM Japan time
or 3:20 AM Eastern Time.

Time Differential:
Departure @ 4:20 pm JAPAN Time is same as
3:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time (Wednesday).

Actual FLYING Time is 13 hours; with
Arrival at Newark (New Jersey) scheduled at 4:05 PM Wednesday Afternoon.

Boomer has a 4 hour Lay-over at Newark Airport
(which allows for delays on the Japan > Newark Flight)

Next he hops onto a smaller twin-engine Boeing 737-500 and settles in
for the short hop over to Columbus, Ohio, on Continental Airlines
flight "CO 753 / 14Sep Newark-Columbus (19:55 - 21:40)".

Scheduled Departure from Newark, NJ is at 7:55 PM and
Arrrives 1 hr 45 minutes later in Columbus, Ohio,
at 9:40 PM Eastern Time - Wednesday Night.

GranMom and GranPaw promise to be waiting in the Cargo Hanger
eagerly awaiting Boom's arrival!

Total Time ??
:eek:
**:( EXTRA-EARLY Start for Pre-Flight "Health ChecK" scheduled
. . 5 hours before departure :( ~ Add another 6 Hours!
* Bus Trip to Narita Airport = 1-2 hours
* Check-In = at least 1 hour
* Flight Time - Japan > USA = 13 hours
* Lay-Over in Newark, NJ = 4 hours
* Flight Time - Newark > Columbus = ~2 hours
* Unload Delays = ~ 1 hour
* Bus Trip to HOME = another Hour & 15 minutes!

TOTAL Porta-Prison Time = about 24 hours! :rolleyes:
REVISED up to about 30 Hours!! :(

Purrayers for a smooth & safe flight for Boomer!

Oh Boomer, sweet, sweet kitty. You are about to become a world traveller!!! How exciting! :D Have a safe journey, and we'll be awaiting the news of your arrival in the US! Yippee!

Safe journey Boomer and happy landings!