It's Barbecue Time!!

[slick]

Originally posted by gini
I am sorry to be so "crabby" about this, but he doesn't even smell good! [/B]

So?? Smell isn't everything. If I were you I'd snapp-er up. You never know you might have a whale of a time. And besides, look at the shrimpy thing.....just lying there.....

[zippy-kat]

Rascal! Did you dip into the margartias too? Hope you don't feel too eel... and I REALLY hope you don't need a sturgeon...


Great pics everyone... MORE! MORE!
(Some one needs to snitch that otter planter from Miz Gini and send it my way! TOOO adorable!)

[wolflady]

Great pictures Gini!! Can't wait to see them all...we had so much fun, thanks for all you did to make this such a wonderfully fun and successful first meeting.

Next July will surely be on our calendars...can't wait!!

Love, Kelly & Karen

BTW....any ideas on how I can get Karen to let me take Sergei home???? I'm in love!!!! (He sure looks like a TOBIAS!!)

[Barbara]

Rascal: even under the bad influence of Mr. Fish and some cat margaritas you are still the best looking man at the party

[NoahsMommy]

Well, I'm finally home!! I extending our meeting a bit by going home with wolflady and her hubby on Sunday night after we left Gini's house.

We had so much fun!! On Monday we went to the shelter she gives her time to. I got to see a ton of kittens and cats, even got to give some sickies a sponge bath.

After the shelter, we went back and ate a yummy salmon dinner Karen made and watched the Animal Planet and Emma. (poor Aaron!!)

On Tuesday, we went to Petco to buy a few things for my furkids...not that they needed anything with all the spoiling from Auntie Karen, Auntie Tracey and Auntie Gini!!! But, found a few items any way. Next, it was onto the Gap Outlet store for some matching tank tops!!! (hee hee) Then, had lunch at KFC (yum) and then went to TJMax where we got matching kitty mugs...so we can remember each other each time we drink from them. (I know...we're so freaking mushy!!) Then, we went to the garlic shop (a must do when in Gilroy - the garlic capital of the world!) and got David some Garlic/Parmesaen dipping sauce.

We then went home to eat and then went to see Pirates of the Caribean. It was so great...all I have to say is Johnny Dep plays a fine pirate...yummy!!!

I came home today after a long journey home. My train was delayed four hours, so I took a bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara. I can safely say that had to be the most ANNOYING six hours in my entire life!!! There was a drunk/stoned dude on the bus and felt is was OK to bother everyone. Most everyone was polite and I completely ignored him the best I could. Thankfully, a guy sat down next to me in San Luis Obispo and we talked the whole way to Santa Barbara, successfully working together to make that idiot leave us alone.

When we arrived in Santa Barbara, I upgraded my ticket to Business Class and enjoyed the rest of my trip.

My kitties are glad I'm home...Noah's been helping me type this, as a matter of fact.

Hope everyone else had as much fun as I did this weekend. I can't wait to get together again.

Oh...did I tell you all how much I LOVE Karen's Sergei??? I'm still plotting to steal him...hee hee

[popcornbird]

Glad you had fun! Richard doesn't look half as scary as he makes himself seem! LOL

When do we get to see the rest of the pics?

[anna_66]

You all had a meeting & I knew nothing about it (I must be in the twilight zone)

Wow, it looks like you all had a really terrific time, and Gini, she sounds like the perfect host!

So that's what Richard looks like (not half as scary as I thought ) It's nice to see you all having such fun, I wish I could have been there too But hey, I've got a whole year (come to think of it I've never been to CA)..who knows

Thanks for all the wonderful pictures everyone!!!!

[gini]

Lut was kind enough to share a fun site with me.

This is a tribute to Aaron (wolflady's husband) who did such a great job on the BBQ.

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by anna_66
Wow, it looks like you all had a really terrific time, and Gini, she sounds like the perfect host!

Gini was the perfect host! She's such a sweet person, I'm sure I can speak for us all when I say I'm so glad to have met her.

Did I rant about Rascal yet??? I think I've been under Sergei's spell and neglected to do so. I'm so sorry sweet Rascal.

He spent most of his time at the front door, what a sweet greeter! He is such a talkative boy...kept us all entertained with his stories. He almost went home with me, but I couldn't train him to run to the car fast enough.

Thank you again for everything Gini...as you can see, Hermione loves the toys you got them.

[gini]

Bless your heart Hermoine! You are more than welcome.

Rascal has relinquished his spot at the front door.......but he has taken up residence again on the dining room table.

I tried NO! DOWN! and he just looked at me like, Oh yeah, Right.

[wolflady]

LOL LOL Yes, Rascal was a real charmer! I thought it was so adorable when I made a phone call, and he plopped himself right between (and on) my feet! I can't wait to get those pictures developed! What a cutie! What can I say? He's an Orangie!!

I too am so lucky to have been able to meet Gini in person. She and Rascal are such wonderful and delightful folks! I can't wait for the next meeting in Southern Cal!!

**hugs**
Karen

P.S. Even Aaron said he had a good time