Freedom, thanks for your input. That may clue me in on what to expect...

The reason why they are not taking her is they are renting one of those big moving vans, a rough, noisey ride and she does not ride well at all and then it is the drastic climate change on a old cat.. From mild winters to rough, cold ones..

Mike suggested I take her younger male Fred and ship him up when the weather permits but I really want Boo! I really want to do what is best for HER..... if only they could stay a week or so with Boo before they leave.

Is anyone here from up around Seattle or Portland (spelling?).. I have not heard from anyone up there since that bad storm went through there the other day.