The 2006 Winter Cat-olympics

[RICHARD]

Let the games begin!


Fans, proud parents and spectators have filed into the Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremonies of the First EVER Winter Cat-olympics..

The wait is over.....it's time to particpate, compete and play....

The lights are lowered and crowd is hushed......a spot light illuminates the entrance and

The Pet Talk Olympic banner makes it's entrance!!!




The crowd comes to it's feet and the thundering applause is deafening!!!

As the Olympic flag makes its way around the edge of the stadium the
Pettalkville flag makes it's entrance!!




If it is possible the noise has grown louder- the spectators are delerious!!



(Before anything else happens I want to thank, from the bottom of my heart,
Koxka, Killearn Kitties and Randi for doing all the graphic work! They truly have done the hardest part...I can BS....but it's their work that will add the pictures to the text!!)

[RICHARD]

Ladies and Gentleman...

The Parade of Nations is about to begin!

I just wanted to make a note of the costumes being worn by all the participants. They were all designed and modeled for the IFGC by Edwina of Southern California.

The IFGC wants to thank her for her time, designs and modeling talents...


Here is the first team....
Representing Bahrain!!!


Bahrain is one of the smaller nations represented at these games, but do not be fooled.....they are entered in a few events and have great discipline!

And following Team Bahrain...


Team Canada!



Canada...being a cold coutry is ALWAYS a force to be dealt with at any winter competition!!!

And on a side note.....Team Catalonia is still trying to figure out the events and team they will send to compete.......

More on that story later on!!!

[RICHARD]

And now....

Team Belgium!




Team Belgium is another small European powerhouse-looking for Cat-olympic gold!


Team Germany!!!!!


The proverbial German Powerhouse is has only two teammembers....But what a pair!!!

Team Moldova!!!



Another small, but powerful team....look for them to make a mark on these games!!


Team New Zealand!!!



Their lone entry traveled hours to represent the Kiwi Islands......

[RICHARD]

Team United Kingdom!


The best and brightest have made the trip from this island nation!


Team France!



Another small but very talented Euro team!

The Danes!



An interesting personal story here!
It's rumored that the figure on the medal is none other than Fister..





Ask you can see, the likeness is immediately noticeable!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

OMG! That picture of Fister is hysterical!!!

[Killearn Kitties]

Go European Teams!!!!! That USA team is huge! And the Canadian team is not so shabby either! Give it all you've got Europe!

[Randi]

Wow, that's a tough competion!

As you can see, Fister wanted to play it safe after all. In the last minute, he decided to bring his helmet. ... Good boy, Fister!