KrazyAboutKatz, Wolflady, and I were just talking about this today. (We got together and saw "Legally Blonde 2", shopped, and played with cats... and TALKED alot! Much fun.)

We love the idea of a No. Cal. get together. Due to having some challenges at work and being sent away for a weeks training next month, I'm not too sure about being able to make it in August, if that's when it gets scheduled.

Counter-proposal. The first weekend in October there will be a Cat Show in Lodi, CA. (It'll be at the pavillion where the Grape and Wine Festival's held, but I'm blanking on it's name.) What if those of us interested go to the Cat Show then drive up to your place for a late afternoon barbeque? As a coastal wimp, I don't handle the central valley summer heat too well. Those who are more dog oriented could have fun at the bark park and we could compare notes when we get together at the potluck/barbeque.

This plan needs work, but does the rough outline sound good to you?