Third Annual California BBQ!!!

[lbaker]

Saddle up, Richard. Or, saddle up Richard? What are you saying here - you won't arrange pony rides or do pony rides? From what I've heard the photography show will be in LA "over the summer". I'll get more details. The place where they go on exhibit is supposed to be almost as incredible as the photos themselves It's a travelling construction like series of spaces. Weird and wonderful.. (rather like us!). Do Kiwi's and Aussies and Euro's do daylight savings time? What about Cannucks? Or is this time change just us weird-o's? Cold and dank on the East Coast this morning. Hardly the day to go downtown and look at cherry blossoms so I think I'll start a fire and bake and cook.
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Baker is hot
Baker can cook
Baker is not
As spaced as she looks

[slick]

Or, saddle up Richard?

Just don't wear spurs........Ouch!!!!

[gini]

It is a little more than three months until the actual July 16th BBQ takes place. I look out on my backyard and there is hope......the rains have made the flowers and lawn look beautiful.

If you just stay out of my basement/office/garage you would never know I had any problems at all. Hopefully by July 16th, those problems will be cleared as well.

It really does get me excited to hear that so many new people are planning on attending this year. Probably every story you have heard about the prior BBQ's are true. We just simply had an outrageously good time with so much laughter that it made our sides hurt.

Some of these good times occurred prior to the actual BBQ and as people make their travel arrangements they will be coming into Los Angeles on different times and different dates.

Whenever possible, I plan on being available to welcome you at the airport and take you to your destination or back to my home.
I will be available to take you back to the airport or train station just as long as I can coordinate the times.

At this point in time there are some plans in the works to get together on the days/nights prior to Saturday. Nothing is in stone since it is still a few months away.

I cannot begin to tell you how badly I do not want anyone to be left out or to have any hurt feelings.

It would hurt me to think that you were sitting in a hotel room somewhere and not be included in all of this hilarity.

If it is going on at my home - everyone is welcome.............

If there are plans for other activities such as Disneyland, that you are making that do not include everyone - it is understandable.

I for one, have taken my last teacup ride at Disneyland, so I won't be joining you for that event.
{think of this little guy barfing}

I guess what I am trying to say is that I am aware that many of you are coming to California from a great distance and also a great expense and I fully appreciate that.

It is my hope that absolutely everyone goes home having had a great time - and had a chance to meet other Pet Talkers and enjoyed every minute of their time here.

Now, let me share something that is true - and something that is not.

1. Yes, it takes four Pet Talkers to make lemonade, but if there were eight or ten.................just think of the possibilities - we could spin this off to a tv series.

2. Contrary to every hint that you may have read - there WILL NOT BE PONY RIDES. I don't want anyone disappointed!

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by gini
I cannot begin to tell you how badly I do not want anyone to be left out or to have any hurt feelings.

It would hurt me to think that you were sitting in a hotel room somewhere and not be included in all of this hilarity.

If it is going on at my home - everyone is welcome.............

If there are plans for other activities such as Disneyland, that you are making that do not include everyone - it is understandable.

NOT BE PONY RIDES. I don't want anyone disappointed!

I hope my post didn't exclude anyone...it was meant to let EVERYONE know they ARE invited! I know there are a lot of things to do, and like you said, Gini, not everyone is crazy about the Disney thing. I was letting everyone know that if they didn't want to go to Disneyland for a second day, we were planning other things to do as well.

Everyone is welcome! I cannot express how excited I am for July to get here. YAY!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Wow, where have I been? I've missed so much on this thread!

Gini, wonderful post. I, for one, knew everything you said, but it's good that you said it for those who were not quite as clear and may have ended up with hurt feelings. This is just a difficult thing because there is so much going on and one person can't be everywhere, so as hostess it is good that you let everyone know they are welcome.

Seeing as this is the CA BBQ, I have a secret about somebody that will be joining us. I don't know if it's really a secret (I'm just a third party on this one), so I'm not going to be the one to announce it, so you'll all just have to try and guess again until the main parties decide to announce - or not!

I don't think I'll be doing Disney. I would really love to, but I just don't think I'm going to have time. I'm thinking I'll be coming in Thursday morning but haven't made the plane reservation yet. I will be staying with Sara (Edwina's Secretary) and if I remembe right, she is about an hour from Gini. Gini, I will not be flying into LA since I'm staying with Sara, so you don't have to worry about picking me up - but thank you so much for offering. You're really sweet to make such an effort for everybody.

So, that's all I've got to add for now. I'm really looking forward to this trip and mystery person #2 makes it even more exciting!

PS - sorry Kelly, but the ticker that gave the day countdown started charging so I had to switch. I used the snail because it seems like time is just dragging. Just thought I'd mention this since we haven't had a Kelly countdown lately.

[sandragonfly]

well, the major reason I'm going to heart of orange is gini's! I'd love going on rollcoasters, rides, window/shoppings, being spoiled at some hostels if I have m o n e y!!!

but...on budget so I drive down on same day or a day before (definitely have friends down there I can stay over) then...leave..unless a miracle appears!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm thinking that I'll probably end up flying down this year instead of going by car. I'll probably arrive some time Friday afternoon or evening and then I'll either leave some time Sunday or Monday. I'm not going to do Disneyland so it depends on what else is going on for Sunday. Maybe AmberLee and I can fly down together and leave together too. So now there are 2 mystery guests. Hmmmm.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by gini




At this point in time there are some plans in the works to get together on the days/nights prior to Saturday. Nothing is in stone since it is still a few months away.

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Now, let me share something that is true - and something that is not.

1. Yes, it takes four Pet Talkers to make lemonade, but if there were eight or ten.................just think of the possibilities - we could spin this off to a tv series.

2. Contrary to every hint that you may have read - there WILL NOT BE PONY RIDES. I don't want anyone disappointed!

One of the things we will NOT BE DOING is having a drink at the bar in Slick's hotel..


And I think I have a line on getting some donkeys to show up on Gini's front lawn.....

[luckies4me]

I'm still going! Sorry I haven't posted here in a bit. I've just been very busy.

[sandragonfly]

Originally posted by luckies4me
I'm still going! Sorry I haven't posted here in a bit. I've just been very busy.

luckies, how can you say you're GOING if you are right behind us!? *creeps out*

well well - since I might be going, that would make 1 or two more mystery friends! what a mystery BBQ

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
luckies, how can you say you're GOING if you are right behind us!? *creeps out*

well well - since I might be going, that would make 1 or two more mystery friends! what a mystery BBQ

I'm very confused.

[gini]

Your signature says "right behind you"........................

[luckies4me]

Oh LOL. I didn't know what you were talking about. Sorry.

[sandragonfly]

Originally posted by luckies4me
Oh LOL. I didn't know what you were talking about. Sorry.

('gini' & 'gina's something, isn't it?)

[luckies4me]

LOL! I should have gotten more sleep last night. I've ben up every night for a week nursing my poor hedgehog back to health. He isn't doing so well.