The 2006 Winter Cat-olympics

[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.

[Sus]

Hmm.. nothing much to do for referee here... no foul play... no punching below the belt... and so far there are only winners all around... hm..



.. but I wonder... whatever became of out mascot..? If you recall the small .. ehem.. incident in the beginning of these games:

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

/QUOTE]

Did anyone notice... what species were the security people??? Anyone seen Olly lately??

[Killearn Kitties]

Ebby sweetheart! What a cathlete! WOW! Are the UK team on form or what?! I expect our medal haul to be HUGE!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Do I see a tiny little tail hanging out of your mouth?????

[RICHARD]

]The first Judging scandal has erupted!



Mount Vesuvius has nothing on this late breaking scandal that has taken place at the Hiding Venue

[RICHARD]

Judging scandal over!




The long awaited judging scandal was finally ruled on.

The judge has decided to allow the controversial Cheshire Cat move -

"There was no reason not to allow it in the first place! No where in the rule is it stated that you NEED to have props!"

[Vio&Juni]

After giving it a good thinking, Juni and Pichu decided to go for gold at cat piling, and impress with the new technique "where one ends and the other one begins"

[RICHARD]

The first Judging scandal has erupted!



Mount Vesuvius has nothing on this late breaking scandal that has taken place at the Hiding Venue!

Ebby, the participant from Wales, is being questioned about a move made during the Hiding competition!



Never in the history of the Games has anyone pulled the "Cheshire Cat" move in international competition.

The judge was stunned and had to really examine the replays-



I have never seen anything like THAT before.....usually they hide BEHIND SOMETHING......

A ruling is expected soon!


Olly welcomed into the Cat-thele's village



After a scary start to the Games, Olly has been welcomed with open paws and maws into the village....Some of the Cats joked with Olly by posing with his head in their mouths.....Olly stated, "I understand the excitement at the opening ceremonies....all is forgiven!"

Giant Crate mystery solved!


According to Games Officials the mystery crate, that caused such a panic at the village was none other that a giant box of Nip, Temptations and Whiskas cat food.....Cat-theletes pooled their money to bring over stuff to trade with the other members of the Games!

[Van10]

Here are some pictures of Tux competing in the wrestling event. . .

Tux vs Fabian Fox - Round 1 -







stay tuned for the outcome of the 1st round and for round 2. . .

[kb2yjx]

I have watched many Olympic games over the years, but undoubtly, these have been the very best! LET THE GAMES CONTINUE!!!