Off We Go [Sir Jury!]

[phesina]

Gina came by shortly after noon yesterday. She found my place with no trouble. I got to meet her and Crayola and all her beautiful, sweet kitties. The animals were all so good.. they let me pet them and didn't try and jump out of the car when the door was open.

Then we went to my apartment, and she met my kitties. They were all shy and did their best to stay out of sight. I brought Elmer, my Cerebellar Hypoplasia boy, up to her. He struggled and tried to get away (which he does when there's anyone he doesn't know around), as she pet him gently.

She also met the earthly remains of my sweet little angel Priscilla, who went to the RB in April.. a small box of ashes.

Then we and Crayola went for a walk in County Farm Park, about a block and a half from my place. The weather was gorgeous! Sunny and in the 70s. We then went to a nearby sandwich shop for a bite to eat. Afterwards Gina said she wanted to go back to the park because she'd forgotten to bring her camera along the first time. We got the camera from the car, then went on an even longer walk this time! Gina took lots of pictures.

Then she came back to my apartment to say goodbye to my kitties. Peony let her pet her, Sydney did a little, Poppy stayed out of reach as usual.. and then Gina picked Elmer up. He tried to get away at first, but she kept petting him, and he relaxed and started enjoying it. He was even purring! He had that look on his face like he was smiling. I think Elmer and Gina are new best friends!

After that, Gina & Crew headed off on their way to Illinois.

It was a wonderful afternoon and a pure delight to meet Gina and her Ark at last!

Happy Trails to you all, Godspeed, safe journey and safe home, Gina, Crayola, and kitties.

Love,
Pat, Peony, Sydney, Poppy, Elmer, and of course Priscilla Angel

Here's a picture of Elmer (click on the thumbnail, or pawnail, to see it full size)