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Title: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Tan on June 05, 2009, 10:20:03 AM
Coming to this thread soon   :shify: :evillaugh: ;D
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Feline Costumier on June 05, 2009, 10:25:14 AM
Damn you! You lured me in! :P
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Gemini on June 05, 2009, 10:49:32 AM
Oooh Tan, you are naughty, what a tease!  I will be even teasier though and say that this year Cat Chat's "Cool Cats Stuff" Christmas Raffle will be back... (Yay!)...  but that's not the exciting news!  I can't say what it is yet, nearly but not quite.. I will post back soon as I can, honest!  Just have a 2010 calendar ready (a Purrs one will be ideal).
Have a lovely weekend
Love & Purrs from
Gemini Cat
Cat Chat
xx

p.s. Tangle sends everyone some of her extra-special 'Noozles' xxxxxx
 
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: madkittyrescue on June 05, 2009, 14:20:34 PM
ooooo news!!   could do with some good news!  :)
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 05, 2009, 15:21:04 PM
 :shify: :shify: :shify: :tired: :evillaugh:
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Post by: Daisymac on June 05, 2009, 15:41:50 PM
ooooo news!!   could do with some good news!  :)

And me,  come on Tan,  give us some clues x
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Leanne on June 05, 2009, 15:48:23 PM
ooohhhh   :scared:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Liz on June 05, 2009, 17:47:49 PM
We need information before the Clan cats get in their plane and head for Hadrians wall - they will be bringing the Big Boys Sunny and Sky! ;)
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Millys Mum on June 05, 2009, 19:20:56 PM
:waiting:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: hOrZa on June 05, 2009, 19:36:02 PM
which definition of soon are we looking at?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=soon
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Gemini on June 05, 2009, 22:39:49 PM
"Soon"... well, hmmm, what can I say?  (can I say that...?) OK I can say that - soon is definitely by Wednesday latest! Possibly earlier, depends if the folks get their fingers out. I will work my feline charms and see what I can do..
Love & Purrs
Gemini Cat
xx
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 05, 2009, 23:09:19 PM
Hisssssssssssssssssssssssssss  :rofl: :rofl:

So while you are all waiting get your votes in for the Cat Show LOL
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 06, 2009, 03:11:58 AM
Never mind Hiss Gilly...Im going in for a gigantic ROAR!!!  :innocent:

 :sigh: :Dont know: :waiting: :look: and to finish it off how about a nice  :bum: :heeee heeee:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 06, 2009, 03:42:53 AM
Oh poop just realised Gemini said by WEDNESDAY!!!  :-: I cant wait that long to know, I will be a jibbering wreck!  :innocent:

Right the guessing starts here.....

Are we merging with CC?  :shify:

Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Daisymac on June 06, 2009, 10:47:04 AM

Right the guessing starts here.....

Are we merging with CC?  :shify:



Oh no,  please dont merge us,  I like 'here' just as it is  :-[
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Tan on June 06, 2009, 14:52:55 PM
 :evillaugh:  nope it's not merging  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 06, 2009, 14:53:59 PM
ARGH!!! So the guessing is still on....... :tired: :P :rofl:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Tan on June 06, 2009, 14:56:48 PM
Marm Gem is the only lady (i am def not a lady!!  :rofl: ) that can spill the beans.

It's good by the way and yes you will def need a 2010 calendar (purrs one is purrfect) and a pen!! Then you will want some additonal things for 2010 like a type of hat!!  :shify: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 06, 2009, 14:57:09 PM
Oh and another thing you have started!!!  :heeee heeee:

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,25287.0.html
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Tan on June 06, 2009, 14:58:35 PM
 :rofl: yeah i know i have been reading the brill threads on there, made me pee me pants!!  :rofl:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 06, 2009, 14:59:36 PM
Easter bonnets?  :shocked:  :-: :Crazy: I hate cryptic clues!  :sneaky:

:rofl: yeah i know i have been reading the brill threads on there, made me pee me pants!!  :rofl:

Oh no!!! Not again!  :rofl:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: maryas on June 06, 2009, 15:06:30 PM
TAN  :boxer: :boxer: :boxer: :duel: :duel: :duel: :no no: :no no: :devil: :devil:

Mary   :hug:

Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Gemini on June 06, 2009, 16:07:21 PM
I got my hat ready!  Apologies for the Dame Edna glasses though, they were not my idea!
Love & Purrs from
Gemini Cat
xxxx
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Feline Costumier on June 06, 2009, 23:00:21 PM
Hmmm a purrs/CC fundraiser ball/party?
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 06, 2009, 23:54:59 PM
I reckon CC is going into pictures....or do they have them altready, I cant remember.

How a midsummer party to tie in with the results of the LOLcat Show  ;D
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Daisymac on June 07, 2009, 10:06:32 AM
I still have no ideas,  I cant get the 'Hat' clue,  maybe it is a summer ball,  that would be brilliant,  def be up for that.  Not sure the cats will fancy it though  :rofl:

Come on Tan,  give us more clues please  :thanks:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: hOrZa on June 07, 2009, 10:44:45 AM
I thought when you needed a hat it was for a wedding?
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 07, 2009, 12:56:20 PM
I thought when you needed a hat it was for a wedding?

Oh yeah! I never thought of that!  :-:

 :idea:  I have it!!! Gemini is getting married!  :wooooo:  :hairrasin:  :thinknot:  :heeee heeee:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Mildred on June 07, 2009, 17:10:07 PM
If we need a hat then maybe its the races?!!
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on June 07, 2009, 21:14:31 PM
Anyone else get an e mail from Catchat???  :sneaky:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: sallyagdm on June 07, 2009, 21:17:22 PM
I have     ;D
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Daisymac on June 07, 2009, 21:17:51 PM
Anyone else get an e mail from Catchat???  :sneaky:


No what does it say ???   pleeeese
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on June 07, 2009, 21:27:49 PM
I don't think I should say before the grand unveiling! (Don't want to spoil the suprise) BUT hopefully a mod will post soon
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Daisymac on June 07, 2009, 21:30:35 PM
I don't think I should say before the grand unveiling! (Don't want to spoil the suprise) BUT hopefully a mod will post soon
PM me,  pleeeeease xxxxxxx
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Purrrrfect (Shelly) on June 07, 2009, 21:56:41 PM
Anyone else get an email from Catchat???  :sneaky:


I got one!  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Daisymac on June 07, 2009, 21:59:34 PM
Anyone else get an email from Catchat???  :sneaky:


I got one!  ;)  ;D

Someone PM me with the news,  I wont share I promise x
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on June 07, 2009, 22:14:15 PM
After someone has pmd Daisy, Daisy you pm me  :shify:  :rofl:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Daisymac on June 07, 2009, 22:16:00 PM
After someone has pmd Daisy, Daisy you pm me  :shify:  :rofl:

No one PM'ed me honey x
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Mildred on June 07, 2009, 22:18:01 PM
Guess we'll have to wait then...............
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on June 07, 2009, 22:42:05 PM
Spoil sports  :P
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Kay and Penny on June 07, 2009, 22:49:02 PM
I know  :cheeky: :cheeky: :cheeky:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 07, 2009, 23:07:35 PM
I cant take this no longer....so I had a cunning plan!  :shify: :sneaky: :evillaugh:

Did you find out via email Trigger?  :shify:

Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Kay and Penny on June 07, 2009, 23:14:28 PM
I did - cos I am a Cat Chat supporter :P
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 07, 2009, 23:18:53 PM
So no emails for the Forum Members then?  :shify: This has turned into a mission!  :sneaky: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Daisymac on June 07, 2009, 23:21:46 PM
So no emails for the Forum Members then?  :shify: This has turned into a mission!  :sneaky: :evillaugh:
[/quote



Look at your screen xxxx
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 07, 2009, 23:26:55 PM
Hush, hush say no more........ :shoosh: :hairrasin:  Ah, the show must go on!  :popcorn: :heeee heeee:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Tan on June 07, 2009, 23:42:24 PM
 :rofl:  Gosh aint we teases  :nerner: But i can't say nowt as i promiced Marm Gem she could tell you all. :cat rub: Coo imagine if i broke me promice  :star2:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 07, 2009, 23:49:56 PM
Cor! I dont know what happened to me on this one Tanni, normally I can just say to myself "patience is a virtue" and all that but this has drove me to hell and back!  :evillaugh:

In my frenzy I even posted on CatChat Health and Behaviour Sect.... :sneaky:  But then I think I just caused confusion!  :innocent:

I am now feeling better though after reading "How to control outrageous obsessions in under 5 mins"  :rofl:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Wibblechick on June 08, 2009, 08:39:36 AM
Whose going to spill the beans .......  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 08, 2009, 08:43:42 AM
Modified to remove my friendly but perhaps teasey post
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Angiew on June 08, 2009, 09:45:33 AM
I cannot abide these teases and so won't be reading this thread  >:(

can someone pm me when the news breaks...... :shify:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: LadyJane on June 08, 2009, 12:34:53 PM
Crikey, I've only been here for a couple of days but I NEED to know!!!!!!
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Jasmine on June 08, 2009, 13:38:57 PM
I know, I know! :P
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Ela on June 08, 2009, 13:44:55 PM
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Whose going to spill the beans ....... 


What's it worth.  ;D
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Wibblechick on June 08, 2009, 13:46:26 PM
Quote
Whose going to spill the beans ....... 


What's it worth.  ;D

To be honest, I know - Ive had an email .....  ;) 

Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Topsy Turvey on June 08, 2009, 13:47:26 PM
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Whose going to spill the beans ....... 


What's it worth.  ;D

To be honest, I know - Ive had an email .....  ;) 



spill the beans then!!!
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Ela on June 08, 2009, 14:03:28 PM
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spill the beans then!!!

I am sure you will find out very soon.  :)
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Liz on June 08, 2009, 14:35:56 PM
Had an email to! ;D
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Leanne on June 08, 2009, 15:43:28 PM
I feel like I'm missing out not knowing  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Dawn F on June 08, 2009, 15:44:36 PM
I'm a have not as well leanne don't worry!!
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Post by: Gemini on June 08, 2009, 16:10:56 PM
OK OK!!! Here it is - Party Hats at the ready... (I had to post this for the folks, as they don't have a posting account, what are they like!!!), it's cost them two prawns though...

Hello to all you Party-loving Purrs People!

We at Cat Chat are in the early stages of planning something rather special for next year, and we would love it if some Purrs People could join us...

Next year – June 2010 – will be Cat Chat’s TENTH anniversary!  So we are going to throw a PARTY!  Fancy joining us?

It will be an evening of good food, great company, live music and some extra surprises on the night.  This will be held in London, at a central location, on a Saturday night in June 2010 (venue and exact date yet to be announced).   The venue we choose will have disabled access, vegetarians will be catered for... and it will be fun!  We will need to charge a small ticket fee to cover the catering costs, but we will keep this as low as we can.

The human members of Cat Chat will be there of course, and we are inviting all the wonderful friends and supporters of Cat Chat, all the party-loving ‘peeps’ from the CC forum and Purrs forum, as well as our fab volunteers, the heroes from the rescue centres, plus others too numerous to mention, anyone in fact who has supported us over the years and helped make Cat Chat what it is.   Well you've met in cyberspace of course... so what better excuse to finally get together!

WANT TO JOIN US???  HERE’S WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO....

(1) Please email us at: party2010@catchat.org ONLY if you are fairly certain you will want to come...
(2) and, let us know how many tickets you are likely to want.


There is no commitment whatsoever at this stage, we just need to get a good idea of numbers of guests, as this will allow us to get the right size venue.  So if you are pretty certain you will come, let us know how many tickets you are likely to want by Emailing:  party2010@catchat.org

Also, if anyone is able to help us in any way with this event, whether that be with regard to the venue, catering, or in any way at all, please say, all help appreciated!
 
Are we excited..?  YOU BET!!!!

Best wishes
Mandy & Steve (founders) and all the 'Party Animals' at Cat Chat!
xxxx

Thanks Gemini, much appreciated that you let us use your posting account..  what's that... another two prawns for using your photo? (Honestly, and Tom Cox thinks he's under the paw!)

xxxxxx\popjpeg{154319,}
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Wibblechick on June 08, 2009, 16:15:52 PM
Hooray!!  Now everyone knows !!!!!!  :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Leanne on June 08, 2009, 16:22:21 PM
ooooohhhhhh
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Daisymac on June 08, 2009, 16:31:04 PM
Think I will drag Steve along,  would be nice to meet some of you xx
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Wibblechick on June 08, 2009, 16:39:33 PM
Think I will drag Steve along,  would be nice to meet some of you xx

You bring Teabag and I will bring Mr T - that should make the party go with a swing    ;) :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Daisymac on June 08, 2009, 16:54:31 PM
Think I will drag Steve along,  would be nice to meet some of you xx

You bring Teabag and I will bring Mr T - that should make the party go with a swing    ;) :evillaugh:

I think Mr T and Mr TB could cause a few problems after what happened camping !   :rofl:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Tan on June 08, 2009, 17:03:01 PM
 :yayyy: :yayyy: Party Time  with lots of  :feedme: and  :beer: :drink: :tea: :nice cuppa: and this  :dance: and of course this  :shake: and knowing me a some  of this   :bum:  (ha ha na only joking!)
CC towers need an idea of the number who would actually go so they know what size venue to get.

So who thinks they can go?   

Me going and i am dragging Steve  and staying overnight in London somewhere under the arches!!  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on June 08, 2009, 17:35:43 PM
 :sneaky: I'll most likely be there. Sent a reply to the folks at cc towers last night. Getting my spot firmly sealed!
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: LadyJane on June 08, 2009, 17:39:18 PM
Oooh how exciting!!
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Janeyk on June 08, 2009, 18:16:22 PM
 ;D Yep me and my Steve are hoping to go, replied to folks at CC towers last night - we'll be staying as it's way to far to come home.

There's alot of Steve's being dragged along :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Daisymac on June 08, 2009, 18:20:43 PM
There's alot of Steve's being dragged along :evillaugh:

Exactly what I was thinking,   lets hope he isnt the same Steve !!   :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Millys Mum on June 08, 2009, 18:22:00 PM
I got 2 emails  :evillaugh:

I never knew steves were so popular!  :rofl:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Janeyk on June 08, 2009, 18:22:58 PM
There's alot of Steve's being dragged along :evillaugh:

Exactly what I was thinking,   lets hope he isnt the same Steve !!   :rofl: :rofl:

 :shify: No other men have been mentioned apart from Steve  :rofl:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Wibblechick on June 08, 2009, 18:32:30 PM
For a bit of variety Ive got a Kieron!!  Hope both of us can make it  :wow:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Kirst on June 08, 2009, 18:36:09 PM
OMG how much fun will that be!! I shall book my spot pronto! :wow:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bryony84 on June 08, 2009, 20:43:51 PM
Ooooh! exciting. I'm not too far from London so I'm up for it as long as its not on car show wkend! Will probably stay over so OH and I can have some drinkies!
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Kirst on June 08, 2009, 21:27:38 PM
Same here! I shall be bringing a Ray for some variety! :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 09, 2009, 01:04:13 AM
I wonder if us "up North" lot could get something sorted re transport as London is approx a 600 mile round trip for us!  :scared:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Feline Costumier on June 09, 2009, 06:14:14 AM
I shall be there in spirit! I shall also relive it vicariously through the huge amount of pictures you will be taking for me and Blackcat ;)
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 09, 2009, 08:27:41 AM
Decided I need something to focus on and look forward to other than cleaning litter trays, so have booked some places; if its any help we have a 7 seater car so can help with transport,but we will be having an overnight stay and I want to check out Buck Palace too  :rofl:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Kirst on June 09, 2009, 09:42:47 AM
What for the overnight staY???? :evillaugh: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: tab on June 09, 2009, 09:43:08 AM
I cant make it to London but it sounds like a great 'do' already.
love
Tab
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Canterbury_cats (Sharon) on June 09, 2009, 12:16:11 PM
Oh my one benefit from being SE way is that London isnt tht far!! But i think staying overnight would be great... Any body who finds some great deals pls let me know!!

Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Wibblechick on June 09, 2009, 17:31:46 PM
we will be having an overnight stay and I want to check out Buck Palace too  :rofl:

What for the overnight staY???? :evillaugh: :evillaugh:

Oh come on - shes hardly likely to be slumming it to that extent  :naughty: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: clarenmax on June 10, 2009, 10:33:41 AM
Depending on the actual date in June, I'm defo up for this  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Mark on June 10, 2009, 11:23:24 AM
Oh my one benefit from being SE way is that London isnt tht far!! But i think staying overnight would be great... Any body who finds some great deals pls let me know!!



Still 75 Miles or so?

Travelodge Islington (Kings Cross really) normally has some cheap deals. I am London-phobic so unlikely to go.
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Den on June 10, 2009, 12:18:58 PM
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE London and am usually up for any excuse to go but have no idea what I'm doing that far in advance  :shocked:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Mark on June 10, 2009, 13:14:26 PM
I was born and lived there for 42 years  :evillaugh:

I suppose I wouldn't mind it as a tourist - or maybe scared that I will want to stay?  :shify:

I like the West End and the touristy things but find anything beyond that the worst all all worlds.
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Dawn F on June 10, 2009, 13:20:41 PM
I still love it but definately wouldn't want to live there again
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Den on June 10, 2009, 13:22:49 PM
Ahhh, I love all the touristy things. I could never, ever live there. I honestly don't know how people manage it (I'm a country girl at heart, love cities to visit but would never/could never live in or near one). I go to London a number of times every year and have never had even the slightest the urge to live there.

It's a shame really as it contains my most favourite place on Earth .. The Natural History Museum  :Luv:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Dawn F on June 10, 2009, 13:31:28 PM
I used to go there every saturday as a teenager - sad but true, it was a place to meet boys!
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Daisymac on June 10, 2009, 13:38:08 PM
I worked in the City (Liverpool Street) right up until 7/7,  my company then moved us outside of London and to this day I have no idea how I managed to do one end of the met line to the other end everyday for some many years.   I dont mind London for the occasional evening out but I do like escaping back to the country.
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Mark on June 10, 2009, 13:44:50 PM
When I started work, I lived in Dagenham and the fares were really expensive on my meagre salary so I used to get the bus to & from Oxford Circus every Day. I had to get a bus by 7am to get in for 9am and usually got home at 7.30pm - I can understand why OH gives me so much grief about commuting to London every day now  :-[
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Bazsmum on June 10, 2009, 14:17:29 PM
I was born and lived there for 42 years  :evillaugh:

Gosh...I did'nt relise it was only 8yrs ago you moved from London!  :naughty:
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Mark on June 10, 2009, 14:21:12 PM
I was born and lived there for 42 years  :evillaugh:

Gosh...I did'nt relise it was only 8yrs ago you moved from London!  :naughty:

 :P

I can't believe it's 5 years in October - where has it gone. That rotten B&B stole my life!
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Den on June 10, 2009, 14:29:06 PM
I can't believe it's 5 years in October - where has it gone. That rotten B&B stole my life!

I never did hear what happened to your B&B  :shify:

I used to go there every saturday as a teenager - sad but true, it was a place to meet boys!

I would never in a million years have thought it was a good place for meeting boys. How unusual .. but clever!
Title: Re: Exciting news coming from Cat Chat.............................
Post by: Dawn F on June 10, 2009, 15:33:02 PM
one of my friends had  a boyfriend who would only meet her there! now I'm 39 I realise that something wasn't quite right but at 15 didn't!
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Post by: Mark on June 10, 2009, 16:02:58 PM
I can't believe it's 5 years in October - where has it gone. That rotten B&B stole my life!

I never did hear what happened to your B&B  :shify:

I hated doing it but suffered it as OH had put so much into it financially etc. When I finally confessed how much I hated doing it, OH said I should stop as the amount of money it made compared to the grief and inconvenience wasn't worth it. It was when we had closed over xmas to put the new kitchen in so basically, I just didn't open again  :evillaugh:
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Post by: Leanne on June 10, 2009, 16:25:48 PM
I don't know if we'd go to be honest.

I hate London, travelling into Islington every day takes its toll and I hate it.
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Post by: Dawn F on June 10, 2009, 16:28:43 PM
I'm not actually sure what it involves - does anyone else?? 
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Post by: Mark on June 10, 2009, 16:31:02 PM
I don't know if we'd go to be honest.

I hate London, travelling into Islington every day takes its toll and I hate it.

That's the other thing. Last weekend, a friend of OH wanted us to go to to an exhibition in London as she had passes but OH said 5 times a week is more than enough as it is.
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Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on June 10, 2009, 16:41:46 PM
I still love it but definately wouldn't want to live there again

Ergo why I am leaving it. Still love it but don't really want to live here anymore, so busy and congested.

However, wherever I may be I shall be going I think.
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Post by: Stuart on June 10, 2009, 16:44:01 PM
never been to london before  :scared:
gonna try and make it tho, and meet some lovely like minded folks  ;)
think we'll have to fly tho  :evillaugh:

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Post by: Dawn F on June 10, 2009, 16:45:34 PM
I've never been to scotland Stuart!

Ruth - where are you going???????????
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Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on June 10, 2009, 16:49:07 PM
Aw Stu you'll enjoy it as a tourist.

Have to admit, I'd fly too. I drove that once from London to Stirling. I travelled the day after the clocks changed and was meeting the lady from our B&B at 9pm. I was so panicked as I was still a good hour away from Stirling at 9pm. Got there, real apologetic and so freaked out that we'd kept her waiting and she said we were right on time. I was flumoxed for the whole night. I was sure I'd arranged for 9pm and thought I was losing my marbles. My then OH was confused as well. He never wore a watch. Wasn't til breakfast when I apologised (again) for being a bit late and the landlady asked me if breakfast at 7:30 in London was considered late..  :evillaugh:  We swore a) we'd fly next time, clearly the 14 hour drive addled our brains and b) we'd use the radio to tell us the right time!  :evillaugh:
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Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on June 10, 2009, 16:49:28 PM
I've never been to scotland Stuart!

Ruth - where are you going???????????

Your way, Bucks.
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Post by: Dawn F on June 10, 2009, 16:50:23 PM
I do love it here, and you can be in London in 1/2 if the mood takes you
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Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on June 10, 2009, 16:51:52 PM
Yep! Takes me 45 mins door to door from my place in North London to my sisters in Beaconsfield.  I love that!

Takes me an hour to get to work and I only live 7 miles from work in town...
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Post by: Dawn F on June 10, 2009, 16:52:50 PM
I was at sainsburys in beaconsfield at lunchtime!
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Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on June 10, 2009, 16:54:51 PM
 :Luv: I love Beaconsfield. We're going house hunting on Saturday, I want to have a look at Winchmore Hill and Naphill and see if I like the lay of the land. Have to sell mine first.

Gosh, I hope we don't wait to meet considering this, until the CatChat event?! that would be maaaadness!!!  ;)
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Post by: Dawn F on June 10, 2009, 16:58:39 PM
I think an ox and bucks event at the crown in penn would be lovely!
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Post by: clarenmax on June 10, 2009, 16:59:41 PM
Have to say the idea of living in London has never appealed to me either, its sooo busy, traffic everywhere, think it would drive me round the bend.

At least in Woking its a 27 minute train journey to Waterloo, so really easy to get to as and when you want to visit  :wow:
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Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on June 10, 2009, 17:00:34 PM
I think an ox and bucks event at the crown in penn would be lovely!

Their Sunday lunch is DEVINE!!!

Its only about a mile from my sisters, The Crown.
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Post by: Mark on June 10, 2009, 17:40:31 PM

At least in Woking its a 27 minute train journey to Waterloo, so really easy to get to as and when you want to visit  :wow:

1.20 to 1.30 from here depending on the number of stops. I have to say that I do more here than I ever did in London - partly due to being able to drive to places. It wasn't practical to have a car in London and I wasn't comfortable being out at night in certain areas - such as where I lived  :evillaugh: - I still haven't got used to the novelty of being able to be in various seaside towns in under 1/2 hour or walk around the corner to the beach. I love Canterbury and never get tired of it. We also have decent shops there so no hardship. If there is ever a show I want to see (unlikely as I hate musicals  :evillaugh: ) I know I can jump on the train.

When I saw the Catchat announcement, I guessed what it would be but realised it was unlikely to be in Ramsgate (1/2 hour max in the car) where they are based.  :evillaugh:
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Post by: Kirst on June 10, 2009, 19:28:29 PM
Has anyone had an email back form Catchat??

I am up for an Oxon and Bucks meetup! :wow:
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Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on June 10, 2009, 19:31:57 PM
Not yet, Kirst.

I think we may have to do that this summer. Whilst weather is still good (well we can hope!)
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Post by: Daisymac on June 10, 2009, 20:09:33 PM
I think an ox and bucks event at the crown in penn would be lovely!

Oh yes I would be up for that,  I could crawl home ! 
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Post by: Daisymac on June 10, 2009, 20:14:38 PM
:Luv: I love Beaconsfield. We're going house hunting on Saturday, I want to have a look at Winchmore Hill and Naphill and see if I like the lay of the land. Have to sell mine first.

Gosh, I hope we don't wait to meet considering this, until the CatChat event?! that would be maaaadness!!!  ;)

Look at Hyde Heath,  Ballinger and South Heath,   lovely area even if I do say so myself xxx
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Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on June 10, 2009, 20:15:36 PM
Cheers! Will do!
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Post by: Gemini on June 11, 2009, 11:34:03 AM
Hello!!!

Well, the party2010 mailbox is filling up nicely, looks like it's going to be the Event of the Year!     Just so that everyone knows, we won't be replying to all the emails just yet, at this stage as we are still mailing out to find out guest numbers, so we'll give it a couple of weeks and then have a count up, and see how big this thing is going to be, and then start deciding on a venue!
It's great that so many people are coming from away and staying over, the folks will be staying up in London too I gather (I really must make them get their own posting account!), so the after-party-party should be fun too!

Does anyone here work for a hotel chain??  We were thinking we might ask if one of the hotels would do us some special charity room rates!!

Keep those emails coming!!! (but only if you are fairly sure you want to come) to here:  party2010@catchat.org

A note to Mark in Canterbury... yes, you're right, we couldn't really have it in Ramsgate, but we will be drawing the 2009 Christmas Raffle in Ramsgate, so you are more than welcome to come along to that if you like, and help us draw the winners!?!? Oh go on, you know you want to!

Love & Purrs
Gemini Cat
xxxx
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 11, 2009, 11:39:12 AM
Is anyone from the NE area going yet? Im after chipping in with the petrol/parking fees!  :briggin:
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Post by: Mark on June 11, 2009, 12:48:21 PM

A note to Mark in Canterbury... yes, you're right, we couldn't really have it in Ramsgate, but we will be drawing the 2009 Christmas Raffle in Ramsgate, so you are more than welcome to come along to that if you like, and help us draw the winners!?!? Oh go on, you know you want to!

Love & Purrs
Gemini Cat
xxxx

Thanks Gemini  :)

Sounds good to me - lectures allowing.
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Post by: Dawn F on June 11, 2009, 12:50:41 PM
does anyone know what sort of do it is going to be???
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Post by: Wibblechick on June 11, 2009, 13:32:49 PM
does anyone know what sort of do it is going to be???
Mystic Mog predicts loud, drunken and very, very enjoyable  :evillaugh: :rofl:[
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Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on June 11, 2009, 13:55:11 PM
This is very exciting and I'm certainly going to go and will stay overnight. It will be great to meet up with loads of Purrs peeps. I'm going from the North East but will be doing the journey by train as it's only 3 hours and if I book early enough I can get resonably cheap tickets. Am too excited now (you can tell I don't get out much can't you  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:)
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 11, 2009, 14:20:08 PM
I dont mind going on the train....but I am afraid to be let lose on my own! I will probably end up in Scotland!  :-: :evillaugh:
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 11, 2009, 14:57:08 PM
does anyone know what sort of do it is going to be???

A tramps ball would be good for my wardrobe  :rofl:
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Post by: Dawn F on June 11, 2009, 15:01:38 PM
that's why I was wondering T - thinking ahead what to wear!
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Post by: Tan on June 11, 2009, 15:16:30 PM
A normal party i think but with "extras". There may be a cat theme for something but i can't let out any more info  :shify:  :evillaugh:

There is a good band and a disco and lots of fud.  Mand has some fantastic ideas  ;)  ;D
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 12, 2009, 21:11:09 PM
that's why I was wondering T - thinking ahead what to wear!

 :idea: :yes:



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Post by: Christine (Blip) on July 07, 2009, 12:24:19 PM
I seem to have volunteered to help organise this party  :shocked:

So, a little reminder please:

WANT TO JOIN US??? HERE’S WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO....

(1) Please email us at: party2010@catchat.org ONLY if you are fairly certain you will want to come...
(2) and, let us know how many tickets you are likely to want.

There is no commitment whatsoever at this stage, we just need to get a good idea of numbers of guests, as this will allow us to get the right size venue. So if you are pretty certain you will come, let us know how many tickets you are likely to want by Emailing: party2010@catchat.org

Also, if anyone is able to help us in any way with this event, whether that be with regard to the venue, catering, or in any way at all, please say, all help appreciated!
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Post by: Gemini on September 29, 2009, 15:11:24 PM
CAT CHAT PARTY NEWS - DATE & VENUE now CONFIRMED!!!

We can now announce the date and venue for the Cat Chat 10th Anniversary Party in 2010... be there or be ummmm, not there!
The finer details are still to be arranged, but here's what we know so far...

Event Date:
Saturday 22nd May 2010

Party Venue:
The Botanist at Kew,
3 - 5 Kew Green, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AA
http://www.thebotanistkew.com

Facilities:
The Botanist is fully wheelchair friendly. Vegetarians will be fully catered for.

Ticket Price (not on sale yet!)
Likely to be £17.50 (definitely under £20 though)

Other points of Interest:
1.  The Botanist is right next to Kew Gardens, so if you are making a weekend of it, that could be very convenient!
2.  Also, interested party guests will be have the opportunity of a tour of Kitten to Cat Veterinary Clinic, also close to the venue in Kew (one of only a handful of cat-only vets in the country).  Two of the vets there are voluntary advisers to Cat Chat, and they are very kindly offering any interested guests to have a tour of the clinic, on the afternoon of the party, (more details of that to follow).

Christine (blip) is helping to co-ordinate the event (thanks Christine!) and she is happy to answer any questions by PM, or here on Purrs or via the party2010 email address. (We don't know much more at the moment than what's here though!).
 
If you didn't email the party2010 mailbox before and you think you'd like to go, then you can still register your interest there (party2010@catchat.org), but don't worry if you are not sure yet or if you forget, as we'll post back here when the tickets go on sale.

The Cat Chat Party will be the hottest ticket in town in 2010... trust me, I'm a tabby!

Love & Purrs from
Gemini Cat
Cat Chat
xxxxx
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 29, 2009, 15:17:43 PM
I love Kew but cant plan that far ahead as do not know if I will be moving or how well the cats will be or anything to be honest  :(
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Post by: Gemini on September 29, 2009, 15:22:12 PM
Oh - and slightly off topic, a message for Mark in Canterbury... if you have nothing better to do on Thursday evening (1st Oct), the folks said see you at the Cricketers... opposite Subways... whatever that means!  (I do believe it may be a public house, and that our human of the male variety will be making an utter fool of himself on his drum kit that evening - I despair, I really do).
Right! That's it! I am delivering no more messages until one or other of our folks get their own posting account!  OK, I feel better now.  
Love & Purrs
Gemini Cat
xx
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Post by: Dawn F on September 29, 2009, 15:49:46 PM
which side of the green if you are facing the bridge?
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on September 29, 2009, 15:53:42 PM
which side of the green if you are facing the bridge?

South side whichever way you're facing, Dawn  :evillaugh:
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Post by: Dawn F on September 29, 2009, 15:55:33 PM
I can't do points of the compass!!  :evillaugh:
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on September 29, 2009, 16:04:43 PM
I can't do points of the compass!!  :evillaugh:

OK, if Kew Green has the bridge at the top, Kew Gardens' side wall on the left hand side and the main road on the right hand side, The Botanist is at the bottom (nearest to Richmond).
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Post by: Dawn F on September 29, 2009, 16:07:36 PM
aaah I was trying to place it around the green by the greyhound or ask
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on September 29, 2009, 16:09:46 PM
aaah I was trying to place it around the green by the greyhound or ask

Is the Greyhound the pub up near Kew Bridge?  If so, it's on the opposite side of the green.

To put it another way, it's on the bottom right hand corner if you're standing on Kew Green facing Kew Bridge.
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 29, 2009, 16:18:21 PM
is there anywhere to park?
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Post by: Canterbury_cats (Sharon) on September 29, 2009, 16:25:18 PM
Okay i am best pleased i have booked my room and am taking a friend up as she has always wanted to go to kew.. ! A room 49.00 including a breakfast a bargain at the Kew Garden Hotel but its small you need to book up quick..!!
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Post by: Dawn F on September 29, 2009, 16:26:31 PM
there is a travel or premier inn over the bridge as well
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on September 29, 2009, 16:30:31 PM
is there anywhere to park?

Yes, you can park free all round the green.  Also anyone staying at the Coach and Horses (another little hotel on Kew Green) or the Kew Bridge Travelodge can park there.
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 29, 2009, 16:41:01 PM
Parking very close say within 50yards will be very important to some, do you think this can be achieved Christine or will you please give me a piggy back  :rofl:
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Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on September 29, 2009, 16:50:02 PM
Anyone going down that way from the Yorkshire area?

Trains are way expensive!
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on September 29, 2009, 16:52:15 PM
Parking very close say within 50yards will be very important to some, do you think this can be achieved Christine or will you please give me a piggy back  :rofl:

There are spaces right opposite and the pub has a loading bay outside the front door which can be used as a drop-off point.

Anyone going down that way from the Yorkshire area?

I think it's a great idea to arrange lifts together (on this thread?).
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Post by: Wibblechick on September 29, 2009, 18:24:27 PM
YAY!  Bus distance for me - fantastic news!!!

 wow:  :yayyy: :yayyy: :dance:  wow:  :yayyy: :yayyy: :dance:   wow: :yayyy: :yayyy: :dance:   wow:  :yayyy: :yayyy: :dance:   wow:  :yayyy: :yayyy: :dance:
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Post by: Mark on September 30, 2009, 10:15:34 AM
Oh - and slightly off topic, a message for Mark in Canterbury... if you have nothing better to do on Thursday evening (1st Oct), the folks said see you at the Cricketers... opposite Subways... whatever that means!  (I do believe it may be a public house, and that our human of the male variety will be making an utter fool of himself on his drum kit that evening - I despair, I really do).
Right! That's it! I am delivering no more messages until one or other of our folks get their own posting account!  OK, I feel better now.  
Love & Purrs
Gemini Cat
xx

Thanks for the invite but Thursday night is a no no for me as I have 2 long days at college Thursday & Friday so with the travelling to & from Hadlow etc doesn't leave me a lot of time. (I'm in Whitstable so it would mean another 15 mile round trip into Canterbury)

Thanks anyway and hopefully the next time  :)