Mystery Meeting

[slick]

Group shot




Getting hungry yet???


Outside the restaurant


The next morning Gini and I met Barbara and Siegmar for breakfast. It was the last day of their tour and the day they flew home. They shared many pictures of Tigris and Filou with us. It felt felt like I was right there.


After breakfast they packed their rental car and drove off to the airport. I can tell you that it broke my heart to see them go. We only shared one evening and one morning with them and it wasn't nearly enough. Thank you both for the wonderful hugs and for sharing part of your journey with me.

Don't go away....more pictures coming.....

[Russian Blue]

Awww....what a great thread. Absolutely love the pics!

How come everything always happens on the west coast? Come east, I say!

[slick]

Gini stayed with me for a few more days after Barbara and Siegmar left and apparently dear little Max didn't want Gini to be doing any packing to leave any time soon.


Gini and I went whale watching and saw a lot of transient whales. It was my first time whale watching and it blew me away. I wasn't expecting it to be quite so emotional.


I like this one because it captured another whale spouting....at least I think that's what it's called.




This guy came up really close to the boat. It's so hard to capture good pictures. I clicked and clicked but only came up with a few good ones.

Gini left to go home on August 1st. It was truly a wonderful visit and to get to know such warm people. I'll never forget this vacation.

[Bengalz]

Aw Dear Slick - some major LES going on here I love your pictures especially the ones of Barbara and Max and the group shot is fabulous

It was a most memorable visit and the opportunity to meet really wonderful people. Thank you again Barbara and Siegmar and Gini and Slick

Cass,

We'll definitely have to think about a meeting in the east - can't wait to get my hands on your gorgeous kitties (especially Steve ); I have tentatively planned a trip to Toronto in April 2009 - definitely a possibility May have to talk Slick into coming with me

[zippy-kat]

Great pictures, Slick! And I have to say, you look absolutely fabulous -- not only are you physically gorgeous, you just seem to radiate absolute HAPPINESS -- you are GLOWING! I'm so glad to see these pics of you! It warms my heart.

And that Max -- oohhhh what a mushy faced fluffball! What I wouldn't give to plant a kiss on that head.

I really enjoyed everyone's pictures. Wish I could've been there. Maybe one of these days!

[Catty1]

How tolerant Max was - such a good boy! Allowing himself to be picked up and adored so much!

(I bet he misses it just a teensy bit! )

What a great visit! Wow - I envy you guys!

My mom has taken a notion to visit the Butchart Gardens (sp?) at some point...have NO idea what the best time of year is - but maybe a few of us could meet up?

If not for having to find my mom a new home page in 2004, I never would have found Pet Talk! And she does peer over my shoulder now and again, and I show her things here. So she could be an Honorary PTr?

Great pics and stories - wonderful!

[shais_mom]

Great pictures, Slick! And I have to say, you look absolutely fabulous -- not only are you physically gorgeous, you just seem to radiate absolute HAPPINESS -- you are GLOWING! I'm so glad to see these pics of you! It warms my heart.

And that Max -- oohhhh what a mushy faced fluffball! What I wouldn't give to plant a kiss on that head.

I really enjoyed everyone's pictures. Wish I could've been there. Maybe one of these days!

Tonya pretty much summed up my feelings.
Maybe one of these days.
and I agree Slick you look radiate! I'm so glad to see you SMILING in these PICS and not hiding!
much to all!

[Barbara]

Aaawwww- I wanted to post my pics yesterday but had to de-install and re-install Siegmar's CD burner which broke down and he cannot live without it.
These pics are fantastic- they reflect so much what a wonderful time we had. I have a very good portrait of Slick so stay tuned.
Thanks a million time to our Vancouver hosts Betty, Gunter and Eve, Slick and Max.
And Gini- that was some whale watching! I saw humpbacks so far and grey whales but of course I want to see some Orcas and you saw them that close. Awesome!
I feel I have to come back

[Bengalz]

Barbara,

Unfortunate about your CD Burner and I hope things are again working well for Siegmar - hugs to both of you.

I am so looking forward to seeing your photos as I'm sure there are some very interesting ones in the collection

Hugs and kisses to you, Siegmar, Filou and Tigris. Purrs and headbumpies from Eve, of course

[Russian Blue]

I had to hop on the internet again this morning to take a look again. You guys all look so great and I bet you all had a wonderful time! Great food, great company, great scenery. You guys had it all!

Cass,

We'll definitely have to think about a meeting in the east - can't wait to get my hands on your gorgeous kitties (especially Steve ); I have tentatively planned a trip to Toronto in April 2009 - definitely a possibility May have to talk Slick into coming with me

Hey, that would be great! And if not, I need to visit the west coast at some point.

[Bengalz]

Hey, that would be great! And if not, I need to visit the west coast at some point.

Sounds wonderful - maybe we need to do both

[gini]

At our breakfast with Barbara and Siegmar, they shared their pictures of Tigres and Filou.

You absolutely would be amazed at the wonderful pictures that Siegmar has taken. You actually gasp at the way he has captured the natural light and how the kitties just glisten. Each picture is just a work of art.

I wish that it would be possible for everyone to see them.

I can imagine the pictures that they got from their vacation - maybe if we whine or beg we could get them to share a few.

Sometimes when you are in the middle of a wonderful event, you don't fully appreciate it at the moment. Now, Barbara and Siegmar are back in Germany, we have left Slick in Canada and I am back home in California.
And a breakfast has become a very dear memory spent with some pretty wonderful people.

I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend time with Slick and Max - oh that Max is just a little walking doll. And to be able to share in our great dinner together - these are memories that I will always treasure.

[Barbara]

I promise next weekend. And yes Siegmar's best pics will be on good old analog film
I must say there was never a person I met via Pet Talk whom when I met him/her didn't seem like an old and very good friend Same this time. We all have so much to share that time just flies when we're together.

[Bengalz]

I promise next weekend. And yes Siegmar's best pics will be on good old analog film
I must say there was never a person I met via Pet Talk whom when I met him/her didn't seem like an old and very good friend Same this time. We all have so much to share that time just flies when we're together.

That's OK Siegmar - we know the best is yet to come This just means we have something special to look forward to next weekend - a real treat

Barbara and Gini,

You are both so right - meeting a PetTalker is an experience like non other You do feel like you've known this person a long time and the first time you set eyes on them in real life - all you want to do is give them an enormous hug just like you do when meeting a good friend you haven't seen in ages. It's a wonderful thing

[Killearn Kitties]

These photos are wonderful! Everybody looks so happy. It must have been wonderful to be part of this event, but it's lovely to be able to share in it too.

Thank you so much for sharing with us. Maybe one day ...