Topic: National Cat Show (Read 10969 times)

tigerbaby · « **Reply #82 on:** December 01, 2008, 19:30:03 PM »

looks like you guys had a great time!!

Both Max and Alfie are gorgeous - I love how content Maxi Moo looks on Leighs safe lap!

Next time I'll be there in person (I was there in spirit)

clarenmax · « **Reply #81 on:** December 01, 2008, 09:11:50 AM »

Likewise, I've just posted on the other thread

Dawn F · « **Reply #80 on:** December 01, 2008, 09:08:02 AM »

that is sad Leanne - fortunately I've never come accross anyone like that, it would certainly put me off

Leanne · « **Reply #79 on:** December 01, 2008, 09:00:59 AM »

I was there and I'm sorry I didn't get to meet any purrs peeps

Clarenmax I saw you from a distance - I saw your purrs badge but I was paying for something.

I too got some bits for my boys too.

I have to say I struggled with the show in some ways. Personally I am not 100% sure how happy the cats are being shown.

We were talking to a lady with a persian kitten, I can't remember the pen number and she was saying during the vetting the vet noticed there was something wrong with a tooth so she could no longer show him. She then said the breeder was irresponsable for selling him and he'll have to go back. Someone asked why she wouldn't keep him as a pet and she said no I have 4 others at home and I breed them. I found this to be really sad.

Dawn F · « **Reply #78 on:** December 01, 2008, 08:41:27 AM »

I think the show was quite successful, seemed like there were more people but less CP stalls than at olympia - was nice to see Clare and Leigh, even my mil didn't complain which is always nice, she feel in love with a bsh silver tabby - sadly I was unable to buy much as everything I wanted seemed to have sold out and almo nature with pumpkin in is just not acceptable in my house, still did get (another) thing for removing cat hair from furniture

the car park was completely full we were lucky and somebody was just leaving

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #77 on:** December 01, 2008, 01:42:25 AM »

I just adore 252

clarenmax · « **Reply #76 on:** November 30, 2008, 19:59:38 PM »

Quote from: Beanie on November 30, 2008, 19:05:16 PM

Just seen this thread.

Re clare's photos. I specifically remember Photo 4 (the tabby with the bur rosette on his pen) and No. 252 who was a real charmer who wanted to play. A neighbouring pen owner let me borrow her feathers on a stick and the little guy and I had some fun much to the amusement of my wife.

I fell in love with the little dude in pen 252, soooo playful and friendly

clarenmax · « **Reply #75 on:** November 30, 2008, 19:58:16 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 30, 2008, 18:24:35 PM

You did indeed

Great pics and I do love Max

Shame Max's 2nd pic was tainted by my pale face

I must apologise, I was absolutely full of cold yesterday and survived with lemsips, so look a bit, shall we say, pasty

Beanie · « **Reply #74 on:** November 30, 2008, 19:05:16 PM »

Just seen this thread.

Re clare's photos. I specifically remember Photo 4 (the tabby with the bur rosette on his pen) and No. 252 who was a real charmer who wanted to play. A neighbouring pen owner let me borrow her feathers on a stick and the little guy and I had some fun much to the amusement of my wife.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #73 on:** November 30, 2008, 18:24:35 PM »

You did indeed

Great pics and I do love Max

LeighK · « **Reply #72 on:** November 30, 2008, 07:49:10 AM »

Hi folks,

I had a lovely day out at the National. The venue was very good and the entry price of five pounds very reasonable. Lots of beautiful cats, in fact about 50% more than last year I was told by one of the officials. I really enjoyed the show and meeting Clare and her OH again and the honour of meeting the georgeous Maxy at last. We also bumped into Dawn again and had a very nice chat. Always a real pleasure meeting Purrs peeps and a great day out.

I bought lots of stuff for the boys as usual as can be seen in the pic below of his Lordship Alfie checking out my purchases with typical restrained enthusiasm

Thanks Clare, John and Maxy, a lovely day, a couple of Maxy pics for you.

Cheers

Leigh

PS. Yes lots of people Gill not that many stalls but, as you can see, I managed to buy quite a fe bits as usual

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #71 on:** November 29, 2008, 23:59:53 PM »

Lovely pictures and looks like Max has a new friend

How big was it and were there a lot of selling stands?

How hard is it to get there and how many people?

Feline Costumier · « **Reply #70 on:** November 29, 2008, 21:11:52 PM »

Aww gutted I missed it, give Max a squidge from me

clarenmax · « **Reply #69 on:** November 29, 2008, 21:05:04 PM »

A lovely day, lots of stunning furries, and spent too much money on the stands, but hey, all worth it

Here's some piccies of my fave furbabes:-

Then back to my house for some playing and cuddles:-

We rounded it off with a nice bit of grub and a few drinks in my local pub, all in all, I really nice day

clarenmax · « **Reply #68 on:** November 29, 2008, 16:13:30 PM »

Will report back properly later, Leigh still round our house playing with Max and helping sort out scart leads (owe him a beer in the pub in a bit!), but we're having a lovely day.

We also met up with Dawn F at the show as well which was a lovely surprise

Just a shame that Shona couldn't make it

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #67 on:** November 29, 2008, 00:59:05 AM »

Have a great time all and please report back, would love to know how Bracknel goes and how hard/easy it is to get there

Take some picture too

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #66 on:** November 28, 2008, 22:23:57 PM »

Hi Clare thank you so much for the offer, if only i'd seen this the other day!

I've agreed to see my OH's nephew tomorrow as I thought there's be no chance of getting to Bracknell. I'm quite upset wth myself as i'd love to go to the show and also to see you all!

Have a great time tomorrow and I hope to hear a lovely update soon too

clarenmax · « **Reply #65 on:** November 28, 2008, 19:09:41 PM »

I think Leanne is going too?

Feline Costumier · « **Reply #64 on:** November 28, 2008, 19:01:51 PM »

Sooo, who is actually going tomorrow then? Just me Clare and Leigh or others still going? I'm just putting a padlock on my wallet

clarenmax · « **Reply #63 on:** November 27, 2008, 13:22:01 PM »

Leigh / Shona

Lets sort out times over the next day or 2.

In terms of my timing, I'll be back home by 10.30, got to see my physio 1st thing as I've hurt something a bit lol!

L already has my number, but I'll pm you S

clarenmax · « **Reply #62 on:** November 26, 2008, 16:07:30 PM »

Quote from: 925dancer on November 26, 2008, 15:28:46 PM

I am still definitely up for this, will send you my number this evening Clare.

Excellent, it should be fun

Feline Costumier · « **Reply #61 on:** November 26, 2008, 15:28:46 PM »

I am still definitely up for this, will send you my number this evening Clare.

Quite looking forward to it but must be restrained, I am only in the country for another two months and am not lugging cat bits half way round the world for no good reason!

clarenmax · « **Reply #60 on:** November 26, 2008, 15:11:56 PM »

I can have a look at picking you up from Bracknell station, assuming we can all tie in times to work?

Now Tigerbaby can't make it, I've got space in my car for 1?

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #59 on:** November 26, 2008, 14:59:43 PM »

Sadly dont think I can make it.

I really need to finish learning to drive - I could have made it then.

Until two years ago I lived in London my entire life, so never needed to drive public transport is great there (Except for the blackfriars to Sevenoaks service

)

clarenmax · « **Reply #58 on:** November 26, 2008, 14:43:52 PM »

OK, I've called the leisure centre and they have loads of on-site parking, so whilst it may be busy, I think it will be OK to drive straight there, as opposed to seeing if there's a park and ride system

Apparently you can park in the surrounding residential roads as well, so that's one hurdle dealt with

clarenmax · « **Reply #57 on:** November 24, 2008, 20:06:25 PM »

That's a shame hun

tigerbaby · « **Reply #56 on:** November 24, 2008, 19:57:37 PM »

Go for it! They usually allocate you on different counters, I'm doing a fragrance job too, can't remember who for, some french perfume - so you get to go everywhere. I decided on going for Harrods as they pay better (still only temp work so I can choose my days - perfect) otherwise they pay peanuts. But lots of agencies out there - PM me for details etc and I can put you in the right direction for it. Where are you based?

Feline Costumier · « **Reply #55 on:** November 24, 2008, 19:45:49 PM »

Oh that's a shame Helena, was looking forward to seeing you. Can't argue with extra cash though, completely off topic, what's it like working on the counters? Been thinking of applying but don't know if it's for me.........

tigerbaby · « **Reply #54 on:** November 24, 2008, 19:30:56 PM »

Oh I won't be able to go now Clare, just got my first booking at Harrods (for Aveda - woot woot!!!). Although I really want to come along to this I really need the money, so... next time!!

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #53 on:** November 24, 2008, 10:58:47 AM »

Sorry Gill, i'm in the process of learning to drive, I need to get past my theory test so I can pass and get to drive to the places I want to go.

I missed the Supreme this weekend as I still cant drive

I was doing well on my practical driving lessons two years ago but when I moved from London to Swindon it all stopped

Feline Costumier · « **Reply #52 on:** November 24, 2008, 10:47:45 AM »

Yep Clare, I tried doing some research but the website is rubbish. It says tickets are £5 in advance but not how much on the door. Gives no directions, driving or otherwise.

They run the very high risk of having a low turn out due to location and lack of information.

clarenmax · « **Reply #51 on:** November 24, 2008, 09:50:15 AM »

I've just checked on the website, and the information is very limited!

Its a fairly long walk from the station to the leisure centre, or a taxi ride at the very least I would think.

It doesn't even say if there's a park and ride in operation from the station, which is a bit frustrating.

I'll see if there's any other way of finding out a bit more.

All I do know is that the doors open at 12.30!

Dawn F · « **Reply #50 on:** November 24, 2008, 09:41:18 AM »

I'm supposed to be going - I ended up missing the supreme because Amber had to go to the vet - only trouble with the national is my mil wants to come

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #49 on:** November 24, 2008, 01:17:10 AM »

can you drive zenith?

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #48 on:** November 24, 2008, 00:02:30 AM »

Somebody please make me drive so I can get myself to these events!

I'll have to figure out how to get by train to bracknell, does anyone know if there's a bus or something similar from the station to the venue?

clarenmax · « **Reply #47 on:** November 23, 2008, 21:54:22 PM »

That's fine hunnie

tigerbaby · « **Reply #46 on:** November 23, 2008, 21:09:45 PM »

Ooooohhhh!

Can I reserve a seat for now, and then speak to R - if he can drive us there we'll go in his car, but if not I'll come with you guys. I should know by tomorrow eve if that is ok?

clarenmax · « **Reply #45 on:** November 23, 2008, 20:48:12 PM »

Course you can hun!

Will work out times and stuff in the week. If you could PM me your number at some point as well, that would be helpful for the day

Feline Costumier · « **Reply #44 on:** November 23, 2008, 20:45:46 PM »

Oooohh, I may take up one of those seats Clare if that's ok? Just let me know where and when, well I know where, Woking, so just when

Would be lovely to meet some of you purrs peeps!

clarenmax · « **Reply #43 on:** November 23, 2008, 20:42:52 PM »

Have just checked on line Helena, looks like you can go from Croydon to Wimbledon, then Wimbledon straight down to Woking

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