The Great Haggis Feast

[phesina]

How about Ann Arbor? The Haggis in a Hurry Shoppe here was already planning a local celebration for those who can't get to Trenton.. and the Mayor and City Council have already declared September to be Official Haggis MONTH here!

[momcat]

Oh thank you, Auntie Phesina! This celebration is something that we simply cannot pass up. Travel plans will have to be made within the next few days since the Great Haggis Feast is a week from tomorrow. If we move it to Ann Arbor everybody can come. Still no word from Pinot if she can make it so I'll call Cassie to see if she's our stand-by copilot.

What do all of you think about this, fellow kitties? This is such a kind and thoughtful offer. Please check in within the next 2 or 3 days, we have plans to make!

Sending you purrs and kitty hugs, Auntie Phesina

Your friend,
Groucho

[phesina]

We can probably get the Michigan Stadium again, if there isn't a home game that day. Otherwise there are several really nice big parks in Ann Arbor.

There will most likely be very high attendance for the Haggis Feast. I read recently in the local news that the admissions people at the University have been marveling at the great increase in the number of Scottish students applying for admission in the last few years.. more every year. The Haggis in a Hurry Shoppe is home away from home for them!

[cassiesmom]

Cassie is happy to serve as stand-by pilot! She is trying to figure out a way for the kitties to check in on Pinot via Skype. Auntie Phesina, do you think the University of Michigan or Ann Arbor will have mounted police on duty? She still wants to see horsies if that is an option.

[phesina]

Hmmm ... I don't know if there are mounted police around here or not.. I'll have to see what I can find out about horsies for the kitties to meet up with.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Winnie, Angel, Chip and Chuck are all packed and ready to go as soon as plans are finalized. They can hardly wait to see all their friends again. We all send extra luvies to Pinot and hope she feels better soon.

[phesina]

I haven't found out yet about any local mounted police.. but I did find a place that rents out horses and carriages: http://www.annarborcarriage.com/

Since our kittie-couples had such nice trips in horse-drawn buggies in Kansas, I bet they would love to do it again! And just think, I bet Traveler would love to come along too, now that he is an experienced carriage puller!

[Pinot's Mom]

I had a conversation with Pinot; she would be glad for Cassie to fill in on this trip, even if she does make it. She's had a bit of rough go of it and would love to have a no pressure trip. I think that's the only way I would allow her on this one. It's still not 100% - Cassie, let her know the day of departure so we can be positive. She would hate to miss a trip!

[katladyd]

My boys are packed and ready to go. They just need to know the final destintion. They all send a "Feel Better Soon!" to Pinot.

[momcat]

Hi fellow kitties,
Well, it looks like we'll be celebrating the Great Haggis Feast in Ann Arbor this time. Cassie will be our co-pilot since Pinot will be joining us for some R&R. The local Jaguar dealer said the Catmobile will be ready and at my front porch Wednesday afternoon. Cassie, should we plan to head out Thursday morning? Be sure to let us know.

Also, we need a final count of who's coming. Soncat has been asking me how many cheezburgers to order and Meowmie doesn't want to wait until the last minute to order the crab legs, ribs, lobster, and shrimp. Spencer, of the Trenton Haggis In A Hurry Shoppe, will also be providing a travel buffet for the trip.

Those of you coming by plane can arrive at Newark or Philadelphia airport, the Catmobile will pick you up there. Train travellers can get the Amtrack to the train station in Trenton where you'll be met by the Catmobile. As always, you're welcome to stay at my place until it's time to leave. And please assure your purrents that our part of Trenton is away from the Delaware River and we don't live in the flood zone.

It's still not too late for those of you who haven't checked in yet. Everyone is welcome to come and we do want to see all of you. Cassie, I'll call you on your cell phone after dinner about the route and pick up stops. We might have to check in with Pinot about the maps and GPS.

Your friend,
Groucho

[phesina]

The stadium is being used that day (they have a game), so I thought we might celebrate the Great Haggis Feast in Gallup Park, along the Huron River.. http://www.a2gov.org/government/comm...es/Gallup.aspx

How does that sound, kitties?

It's a very romantic place for kitty couples to go on carriage rides.. and there is also a canoe livery for those kitties who prefer to be on the water with their loves.

Traveler said he would love to come and pull carriages carrying romantically-inclined feline couples, but he also has a game that day.. USC vs. Syracuse. Unlike cats, horsies have to WORK for their living!

Aside from the carriage-rental place, there are also many riding stables and horse-boarding places and farms not far away, FULL of horsies, nearby! We can hire some to come join us, or we can go visit them, so let us know what you would like to do, Catmobilers!

The Haggis in a Hurry Shoppe Home Office management have assured me that they will have plenty of food stands and personnel on hand, wherever we decide to have our gathering!

You kitties coming from the east now all know where to meet up with the Catmobile.. Just give Groucho the details.

To those in the Midwest or farther west: Ann Arbor is on I-94 and the railroad line between Chicago and Detroit, and it's also very close to Detroit Metropolitan Airport.. so those of you coming from other directions might want to keep that in mind. The Catmobile can perhaps stop at Metro Airport and then the Ann Arbor train station to pick you up there?

And of course, you can all stay with us at Meowmie's apartment (won't she be so happily surprised?!) overnight or longer... so be prepared to PARTY PARTY PARTY as only cats can do!!!!!!

[Pinot's Mom]

I've been given the green light for my R&R trip! When do we meet?

[phesina]

Oh, that's just wonderful, Pinot! We are so glad you will be coming along! All your friends will do all we can to help you get the rest and relaxation you need.

Purrs and

[momoffuzzyfaces]

My gang will be hoping a flight with the friend who helped them in the past. They will be landing at the Detroit Metro Airport. Can the Catmobile pick them up there? They will get there on Wednesday. They want a little time to visit with their friends before all the festivities begin.

[katladyd]

My boys are Amtraking it to Detroit, all the way to Trenton and then to Ann Arbor is just too far for Ming to ship his harp AND his bagpipes. I used to live there and I have friends who still live there who will put them up. They will join the other kitties when they get to Michigan. They will also get there on Wednesday. Maybe they can meet up with the Kansas crew?