4th Annual Pet Talk Calif. Bbq

**wolf_Q** · 07-26-2006, 01:16 AM

I forgot that the BBQ was last weekend.

Ah why did my friend have to get married that weekend

I really did want to come. It looks like you guys had a great time, more pics please!!

**Cinder & Smoke** · 07-26-2006, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by wolf_Q

I forgot that the BBQ was last weekend.

You FORGOT!??

HOW could you forget ??
There's been 440 Posts to this BBQ Thread;
and it's been read 11,800 times ...

Oh well ... better luck Next Year!

**gini** · 07-26-2006, 02:01 AM

It is now 10:47 pm Los Angeles time - and Staci should be on the plane by now getting ready for the 11 pm takeoff.

While we were in the car going to the airport we got a phone call from Zipp that she was back on solid ground safely once again. That made all of us happy.

Kelly and I drove Staci to the airport and it was a very tearful goodbye - happily it was so crowded at the curb that no one rushed us to move the car as they usually do.

Kelly and I came back home and ate some leftovers and Kelly just left to go home and work tomorrow.

It is sooooo quiet in my house and very sad too - the end of another wonderful time with Pet Talkers. We keep saying Pet Talkers are the very best people in the world - this year proved that to be true once again.

So many people helped me in so many ways - it would take pages to thank everyone for all that they did - just know how deeply grateful I am for everything.

I am also grateful that I can put this event on - but MOST of all, I am grateful for the wonderful friends that I have met through Pet Talk - and how much fun, laughter and joy they have brought me.

This is the first year I can tell you that I am completely out of bottled water.......but there are plenty of slushie fixings left. Could it have been the heat?

Barbara, yes, I have a few more pictures to post - but not tonight. I know
others have more pictures too and they will eventually show up. We need to drag out the fun as long as possible

.

Do you know what is just awful? "I" have to go to work tomorrow too.

Night everyone.................................

**captain** · 07-26-2006, 02:06 AM

Gini,

I think it is truly amazing how you open your home to people you "barely" know, and open your heart to everyone who comes knockin.

One day, Nicole and I will arrive ...............

**NoahsMommy** · 07-26-2006, 02:29 AM

I'm home, Mom!!

I had a safe drive home, no crazies, people making out, turbulance or screaming babies. Just me, being sad that this weekend + is over and all my friends are home (or on the way there)...I miss you all, already!!

It was a WONDERFUL few days. Thank you ALL...especially to those who flew out and shared their hard earned vacation time with us. And of course to our "Mom" for opening her home to everyone and making this possible.

Love you all!

Hugs, Kelly

**Cinder & Smoke** · 07-26-2006, 07:14 AM

7:00 am and I can't sleep ...
So call Staci ...

Working some 3rd shifts must allow ya to sound *chipper* at 7 am ...

She's back in Columbus (in one piece) and WITH luggage claimed
(brite scarf tied to suitcase makes your stand out

)

They're headed to Bob Evans for breakfast ... then I think Staci wants
to check the FurKids and the BigBed.

WELCME Home, Staci!!

**gini** · 07-26-2006, 10:28 AM

That is the very best news........to wake up in the morning and learn that
everyone got home safely.

And all of the furkids are mad..........they are past the "Wow, am I glad to see you" stage - and are on to........"but why did you leave me?"