I have a neighbor I have never met but see her kitty in the window all the time. I have often wondered what she would think if I knocked on her door and said "I want to meet your beautiful kitty!". Is that what you did?

Sounds like a great trip and I am glad you enjoyed yourself and got to meet all those fur kids. I would love to have seen pictures of that Maine Coon 20 pounder.. Had to be awesome!