The 2006 Winter Cat-olympics

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

OMG! That picture of Fister is hysterical!!!

[Killearn Kitties]

Go European Teams!!!!! That USA team is huge! And the Canadian team is not so shabby either! Give it all you've got Europe!

[Randi]

Wow, that's a tough competion!

As you can see, Fister wanted to play it safe after all. In the last minute, he decided to bring his helmet. ... Good boy, Fister!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Has team USA made their appearance yet?

[RICHARD]

Thank you Fister, for being a good model and a good example for all the Cat-theletes out there!!!!


And here is the USA




That team is so big they have filled the stadium to overflowing!


And now for the Mascot for the Inaugural Winter Games...




Oh, oh....Olly has scurried to the center of the stadium and some of the competitors have seen him.....


OH NO.....there is a mad dash to the stage where the Olympic Flame is to be lit...


OLLY!! LOOK OUT!!! It seems that a mouse wasn't the best choice for a mascot

Pandemonium has broken out, Cats are running everywhere! It's madness out on the floor.......The Security people have fromed a cordon around Olly..

It's O.k., everyone take your seats! PLEASE.....

Well be right back....we are taking a break to have order restored!!!!

[RICHARD]

WOW, that was close!

Now that we have order restored in the stadium it is time for the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron.

And here comes the Torch...

It's being brought in by..




Edward K Katz.........the firebug..OOPS!...one of the United States cat- thletes

He is approaching the cauldron and the Olympic Flame Has been lit...
Listen to the crowd!!!

Since we have no Italian athlete to take the Olympic Oath, the Oath will be taken by all the Cat-theletes.......


MEOW, meow, meow meow, meow.....

Let the Games Begin!!!!


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Welll there you have it, with the exception of the problem with Olly the Mascot , the games are open and now as the stadium empties out and the Cat-theletes head back toward the village, We are going to say goodbye until tomorrow when the competition begins!!!


From Turin/Turino...Good night!

[RICHARD]

Remember to check the calendar for the events and have your pics ready to pos t!!

[Corinna]

Richard you must still not have a boss looking over you!! this is all too cute I hadn't checked this thread in a while. LOL
Winky and Ebony are so sorry that they can't be in the audience as they are prepareingfor the arrival of their new boxer brother.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Sky would like to enter the elevator butt competition.




Storm and Sunny would like to enter the boxing competition.



Starr would also like to enter the boxing competition. He's just a baby here.

[Barbara]

Aaaww! What a glorious opening! The moment when model cathlete Edward D Katz lighted the Olympic flame will be furrever in my heart. Deepfelt thanks to all the coaches and designers in the background

A pity that the German team only has his focus on wrestling with the Moldovans!

Filou and Juni! That is NOT wrestling

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

How exiting!!! Fister, you look so sporty with that helmet!!
Miss Edwina, flying incognito is a great idea! But you are sooooooo famous, so watch out for thos paperrazi (sp??)!!
Randi, I LOVE that pic of Fister and Bella at the check-in!!!

I love that mascotte! I hope for Olly that he does NOT enter the cat-atletes village; his life might be in danger

[sasvermont]

I think the girls (the cats) have taken my cell with them. I haven't heard from them for days now. I am relieved to see they have made it to the roster for the competitions. I hope they don't over sleep or OVER PARTY and miss their events.

Great graphics here (Richard) and everyone else.

I hope the girls send some photos home via their cell phone - today, at least.

[Killearn Kitties]

Samantha's training regime is in top gear. NO-ONE had better come between her and her rigorous schedule.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I forgot to mention that all of the graphics are wonderful and thanks to those of you who are helping Richard.

I have another entry. Starr, Pearl, Storm, and Sky would like to enter the synchronized eating competition. Here's a new picture that I was able to take tonight. Sunny didn't want to participate.

[Killearn Kitties]

Gold for sure in the Synchronised Eating Mixed Quadruples!!