Could the Catmobile visit Chicago for Venetian Night on 7/25/09, please?

**momcat** · 07-08-2009, 07:51 PM

Hi Cassie, Sorry for not posting sooner. I was at the local Jaguar dealer earlier today. She said there's no problem keeping the Catmobile to extend our trip a few more days. Unfortunately, the Catmobile doesn't go on water but the Jaguar dealer came up with a thought. She's going to contact some folks out your way to see if there's any chance of us getting a real gondola for the event. Nothing definite and no promises, they're not always available. But we'll have a blast regardless.

Your friend,
Groucho

**catmandu** · 07-11-2009, 04:04 PM

And Chicago has some excellent Deep Dish Pizzas

as well as a Few Luxury Malls on the Golden Mile where the Animal Angels and Friends can dine at the Food Courts and them snooze in complete luxury in the bedding stores!!!

And some Great Polish Restaurants and German Beer Halls too!!!

**cassiesmom** · 07-11-2009, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by momcat

Hi Cassie, Sorry for not posting sooner. I was at the local Jaguar dealer earlier today. She said there's no problem keeping the Catmobile to extend our trip a few more days. Unfortunately, the Catmobile doesn't go on water but the Jaguar dealer came up with a thought. She's going to contact some folks out your way to see if there's any chance of us getting a real gondola for the event. Nothing definite and no promises, they're not always available. But we'll have a blast regardless.

Your friend,
Groucho

No worries. If we can't get a real gondola, we can park the Catmobile and enjoy the boat parade from the lakefront! Either way it will be a wonderful time!

Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties

Should we go straight from the horsey party or come home for a rest in between?

Dear Samantha, Daisy and Jessica --- If you would like to come directly from the horsey party, we have plenty of good resting places. If not, just let us know what your plans are and we will make it work!
Purrs,
Cassie and Elyse

**momcat** · 07-12-2009, 10:41 PM

Hi Cassie!
This sounds like so much fun and I'm sure our fellow kitties are really looking forward to heading out your way. Right now it looks like we'll be coming straight from the Horsepark but we'll let you know for sure.

Just one question for you. Would it be okay with you and your Meowmie if our horsie friends want to join in? A few of the horsies heard about it and would like to extend the fun.

Your friend,
Groucho

**Pinot's Mom** · 07-13-2009, 08:13 AM

....and the plan continues from the Horsey Park thread...

We'll leave the shore on Wednesday night, after a day in the surf and a nice seafood dinner, for an overnighter to Chicago. There is plenty of room for all the kitties to bed down for a comfortable sleep and they won't even be aware they're on the road (unless they want to peek out the windows!).

We'll get to Cassie's place on Thursday, the 23rd, where I'm sure her Mom will take good care of restocking the Catmobile and welcoming all the kitties! We'll be there for the Venetian festivities on Saturday, the 25th, where we'll park the Catmobile on the route for a great view! After the party on Saturday, we'll have a big breakfast for the trip, and head back to our Meowmies (and Dads!) on Sunday, the 26th where they'll be waiting to welcome us home!

See you soon, kitties!

Pinot

**momcat** · 07-14-2009, 07:53 PM

Well, everything is set. The local Jaguar dealer feels bad because she couldn't arrange for a gondola for us. I thanked her for trying and for being so thoughtful. There's an update on the Horsepark trip thread about our trip and like all of you, I cannot wait!

Is anyone going to Chicago that can't make it to the Horsepark and the shore? If so, please let Pinot or me know so we can pick you up.

Miss Cassiesmom, thank you very much for having all of us. That is so nice of you!

Okay fellow kitties, get ready to partay!!!

Your friend,
Groucho

**momcat** · 07-19-2009, 10:41 PM

Word from our Horsepark revelers is a good time is being had by all. Groucho and Pinot say everything is on schedule and they're all anxious to reach Chicago.

Elyse, I hear there's a box of salt water taffy from the New Jersey shore with your name on it. But then, think of the crabcakes from a previous Catmobile trip.

**cassiesmom** · 07-21-2009, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Pinot's Mom

....and the plan continues from the Horsey Park thread...

We'll get to Cassie's place on Thursday, the 23rd, where I'm sure her Mom will take good care of restocking the Catmobile and welcoming all the kitties!

Restocking the Catmobile with...
water
cat box filler (any special preferences, kitties? Pine? Recycled newspaper? Clay? Clumping?)
tuna
chicken
tuna
catnip
tuna
cat treats
more cat treats
binoculars for observing the boat parade
Chicago pizza and Eli's cheesecake for the kitties to take home to their humans

**momcat** · 07-21-2009, 08:02 PM

Elyse.....you forgot the tuna

**Pinot's Mom** · 07-21-2009, 09:49 PM

...and Pinot prefers NON clumping litter in one box, please.

Food? Anything with cheese! I think the pizza will be fine, thanks!

**Edwina's Secretary** · 07-21-2009, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by momcat

forgot the tuna

Thump..thump....Edwina and Eddie just fainted!!!!

Perhaps it is from the excitement of going to the city of their birth! (and meowmie's heart...)

**cassiesmom** · 07-26-2009, 07:33 PM

I heard from the kitties again! The weather held for Venetian Night and it was beautiful; and today they are going to the Grand Lux Cafe, on the Magnificent Mile, for breakfast and then some shopping and/or a visit to the beach.

Elyse

**Pinot's Mom** · 07-26-2009, 09:03 PM

Got a post from Pinot...the visit is wonderful, and the Venetian night went beautifully! The kitties were able to view the fireworks from the Catmobile - you know how kitties and fireworks are...then they enjoyed a private party on a yacht. The yachting association has been very hospitable. Lady Edwina wore the Venezia hat - it seemed right for yachting. Cassie's Mom has been a wonderful support for the kitties and the Catmobile, making sure everything is just so - Pinot wanted me to make sure I thanked her!

They'll all be home soon with many stories!