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Title: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: AliCat on October 06, 2009, 22:02:54 PM: I know it's a bit early, but I had so much fun last year that I just can't wait. Is anyone going to the Supreme this year??

It's on the 21st November at the NEC in Birmingham.

http://www.supremecatshow.org/ (http://www.supremecatshow.org/)
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 06, 2009, 22:10:05 PM: its a definate i dont know from me lol........it depends on franta most of all and then on other little things
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Den on October 06, 2009, 22:14:17 PM: Oh no!!!!! :(

Alison and I were talking the other week about going again, and Ive been looking forward. Now I see it's the 21st which means I can't go :'( :( I'm away for that weekend (fri-mon). Oh poopsicles :(
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Reynard on October 06, 2009, 23:30:58 PM: All being well, I should be there. ;)

I really ought to get my skates on and finish my decorated pen as I've still got a few things to sort out... :-[
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Post by: sallyagdm on October 07, 2009, 07:13:07 AM: I'll be there :wow: Looking forward to it
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 07, 2009, 07:24:40 AM: Too far for me... Hope anyone who's going has a good day and that you've all got your official Purrs name badges sorted out ;D
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Post by: Dawn F on October 07, 2009, 08:47:36 AM: I'm hoping to get there this year, last year I ended up at the vet with Amber
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Post by: Mojo on October 07, 2009, 08:50:40 AM: I will be there with my Purrs badge on ;)

It would be nice to meet up with some people :wow:
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Post by: clarenmax on October 07, 2009, 09:16:00 AM: Its just that bit too far for me :(
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 07, 2009, 14:01:26 PM: I still have my Purrs badge from 2 years ago but they were a bit too small to be seen and so many seemed to be wearing badges and stuff.

However I think a meeting place in the bar was arranged last year which was far better than wandering around staring at peoples clothes to see if one could see a purrs badge :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Den on October 07, 2009, 14:12:04 PM: Wetherspoons, but it was sooooooooooooo packed that the Purrs lot managed to get the last two tables outside. Only just though!
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Post by: Mojo on October 07, 2009, 16:21:24 PM: Oh yeah, I remember that.....
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Post by: Bryony84 on October 07, 2009, 23:10:47 PM: I really want to go to this but the boy won't go with me so I'd love to meet up with people. I'll be driving up from South Hampshire so I can take anyone who's en-route ish who wants to go!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: AliCat on October 09, 2009, 22:29:28 PM: Urm... purrs name badges??? you didn't? :rofl:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 10, 2009, 01:00:45 AM: We did and you can but then in the shop ;D ;D
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Rosella moggy on October 11, 2009, 21:02:54 PM: like these Gill?

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/catalog/badges-purrs-p-69.html
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: MrsR on October 11, 2009, 21:39:21 PM: Might have to sweet talk hubby - he is taking me to York for my birthday on the 20th so could mention it to him for us to go the next day as my parents are babysitting the girls.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Rosella moggy on October 11, 2009, 22:32:13 PM: Looks like I'll be there again this year. Not exactly the longest of journeys for me as I live in Brum.

Would be nice to arrange to meet up with everyone again. Think I'll be a bit more relaxed than I was last year about meeting up with all you crazy internet cat people ;)
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 11, 2009, 22:38:24 PM: Yes thats them Rosella and I have Misa and Sasa on mine ;D
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: ems on October 13, 2009, 09:45:40 AM: Am hoping to be there again this year :) and would love to meet up with people again.

Thiking about getting another Russell Hardy scratcher as we are so pleased with the quality of the one we bought last year ;D
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Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on October 15, 2009, 17:44:50 PM: Am hoping to get there this year as I couldn't make it last year. Would love to meet up with people ;D
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 15, 2009, 17:51:06 PM: I need a nice scratch post for the bedroom for the birmans but not sure that will be the best place to get one
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: AliCat on October 21, 2009, 15:02:50 PM: Doh! Just realised that this is the day my kitchen is being delivered. I hope they give me an early time slot!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Daisymac on October 21, 2009, 15:35:28 PM: I would love to go but Steve wont come with me ! and I dont fancy going on my own >:(
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Post by: Zenith (Liz) on October 21, 2009, 22:07:03 PM: I hope I can come this year!

Michelle promised to go with me last year but she's double booked herself with her mum :tired: So we'll see how that goes!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Bryony84 on October 22, 2009, 15:46:29 PM: Daisymac - we can meet up if you like? My OH won't come and I didn't go last year because he bought tickets to MPH in Birmingham for the week before or after and said we couldn't do 2 Birmingham trips in 2 weeks.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on October 23, 2009, 10:38:22 AM: Almost certainly going ;D I can't afford it really, but I just can't miss the Supreme!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: AliCat on October 24, 2009, 21:27:02 PM: Quote from: NotSoKittyNewbie on October 21, 2009, 15:02:50 PM
Doh! Just realised that this is the day my kitchen is being delivered. I hope they give me an early time slot!

I've now got someone to house sit... well... actually it's my OH's dad who will also start fitting it too! Yay! :wooooo:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Kay and Penny on October 24, 2009, 22:32:46 PM: well done - you've managed that very well, I must say :evillaugh:

I reckon there are enough of us now to start negotiations for a group admittance rate ;)
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on October 26, 2009, 18:03:12 PM: I'll be going on my own so happy to meet up with other "solos"
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Kirst on October 26, 2009, 20:22:33 PM: Zenith , I am going - want to car share?? :wow:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gillian Harvey on October 26, 2009, 22:42:15 PM: I'd like to go - never been, and every year I say 'this year' - but invariably something happens and I can't go. This year, I'm not sure, because of mum just being out of hospital.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on October 26, 2009, 23:12:59 PM: Ooh Kirst that'd be lovely - I'd pay towards petrol and buy you a drink when we're there!

Can I reserve 'Chelle a seat at all? She can sit in the boot :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Kirst on October 28, 2009, 09:23:41 AM: Course you can! ;)
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Bryony84 on October 28, 2009, 19:54:46 PM: Is anyone going from Hampshire? I'm planning on driving up but it seems sillly going with just me in the car if theres anyone else going from down this way!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Kay and Penny on November 01, 2009, 13:24:49 PM: why not start a lifts offered/wanted thread, Bryony
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Daisymac on November 10, 2009, 19:05:34 PM: Quote from: Bryony84 on October 22, 2009, 15:46:29 PM
Daisymac - we can meet up if you like? My OH won't come and I didn't go last year because he bought tickets to MPH in Birmingham for the week before or after and said we couldn't do 2 Birmingham trips in 2 weeks.

So Sorry only just seen this, I am going and Wibble is coming too, more than happy to meet up, would be lovely to meet everyone. Bryony we are going from the Berks/Bucks area so sure we can arrange a meet somewhere along the way. And again Sorry Byrony missed this thread totally :hug:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gillian Harvey on November 10, 2009, 19:13:30 PM: I knew it! - as I said, something always happens - I'm cat sitting that weekend, darn it! well, I finish the Sat morning of the show, dunno if I could go on straight from the visit, if I can get organised early enough! - anyone going from my way? Wiltshire, I don't do motorway driving.....
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Daisymac on November 10, 2009, 19:17:47 PM: Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on November 10, 2009, 19:13:30 PM
I knew it! - as I said, something always happens - I'm cat sitting that weekend, darn it! well, I finish the Sat morning of the show, dunno if I could go on straight from the visit, if I can get organised early enough! - anyone going from my way? Wiltshire, I don't do motorway driving.....

I am meeting Wibble at Slough Station, dont know if you can get there ?
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 10, 2009, 19:26:19 PM: I am coming along M4 to M5, is there somewhere I ccan pick you up?

Trigger cant come now so have an empty car, only thing is will not know till the night before definately cos it depends on Frantas health
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: zoe (tiggy + pipins mum) on November 10, 2009, 21:07:23 PM: I would love to come along but too far for me to travel!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Bryony84 on November 10, 2009, 22:42:29 PM: I will be going up the M3, then A34 the M40 if that helps anyone, only me in the car! Definitely wanting to meet up with people as I can't imagine it will be much fun on my own!

@ Daisymac - no worries, couple of weeks til the show so plenty of time to organise!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Daisymac on November 10, 2009, 22:53:44 PM: Quote from: Bryony84 on November 10, 2009, 22:42:29 PM
I will be going up the M3, then A34 the M40 if that helps anyone, only me in the car! Definitely wanting to meet up with people as I can't imagine it will be much fun on my own!

@ Daisymac - no worries, couple of weeks til the show so plenty of time to organise!

Def meet up with us, it will be fun x
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 10, 2009, 22:56:31 PM: some needs plan a meeting place and time
i wont be therre till arounf 1300
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: TheCat team on November 11, 2009, 10:38:39 AM: It should be a great day!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: LesleyW on November 11, 2009, 11:05:30 AM: Quote from: Bryony84 on October 28, 2009, 19:54:46 PM
Is anyone going from Hampshire? I'm planning on driving up but it seems sillly going with just me in the car if theres anyone else going from down this way!

Mike I think is working in London that day so I might come for a day out Bryony, if you fancy some company. How much is it to get in, does anybody know?
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 11, 2009, 11:11:32 AM: Unless you are as old as me about a tenner I reckon :evillaugh:

Then there is also the massive parking fee grrrrrrrrrrr
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: JackSpratt on November 11, 2009, 11:11:56 AM: http://www.supremecatshow.org/ (http://www.supremecatshow.org/)

It's all on here. ;)
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Bryony84 on November 11, 2009, 11:32:38 AM: Adult entrance is £10, I remember parking being extortionate last time I went to the NEC, not far shy of £10 if I remember rightly!

Lesley, that would be great and I'm sure you could do with a fun day out, sounds like you have had a stressful few weeks.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: LesleyW on November 11, 2009, 11:36:23 AM: Quote from: Bryony84 on November 11, 2009, 11:32:38 AM
Adult entrance is £10, I remember parking being extortionate last time I went to the NEC, not far shy of £10 if I remember rightly!

Lesley, that would be great and I'm sure you could do with a fun day out, sounds like you have had a stressful few weeks.

Well at least car parking wouldn't be so bad split between us and I would, of course, contribute to petrol. Mike is away at the moment but is hopefully due back tonight (if we get paid!!!) and I will have a word with him and let you know.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 11, 2009, 11:38:09 AM: i know parking was £6 £8 two years ago.....sigh

are you going to be there cat team?

who is going to arrange the meeting of the Purrs gang?
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Millys Mum on November 11, 2009, 12:17:54 PM: Its £6 here for just a few hrs in town, amazing how much it varies across the country, newmarket had us in stitches - 50p for hours and hours of parking :Crazy:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 11, 2009, 12:21:46 PM: Newmarket sounds great ;D

its 20p for 30 mins in Ammanford and £1 for 2 hrs in Carmarthen.......however finding somewhere to park is near impossible!

My Mondy has a wide turn on full lock and almost impossible to get into a place cos the road is not wide enough to turn and get in anything close to straight.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Daisymac on November 15, 2009, 15:29:09 PM: Shall we start a list of who is going so maybe we can meet up.

I will start:

Daisymac
Wibblechick
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 15, 2009, 15:34:24 PM: Quote from: Daisymac on November 15, 2009, 15:29:09 PM
Shall we start a list of who is going so maybe we can meet up.

I will start:

Daisymac
Wibblechick

Gill hopefully
Witty
Alison

Rosella
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: sallyagdm on November 15, 2009, 15:38:33 PM: I will continue

sandplangham and OH
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 16, 2009, 08:24:29 AM: I still haven't decided whether I'm going yet, but I notice from the NEC website that it is only in 2 halls this year (it's usually 3) - does that mean it is going to be a smaller show this year?
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Dawn F on November 16, 2009, 08:50:57 AM: I don't think I'm going to make it this year I might go to Bracknell the weekend after instead
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Mojo on November 16, 2009, 08:52:42 AM: Mojo and my sis and a friend are coming :Luv2:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 16, 2009, 12:08:39 PM: I havent looked at the website but two years ago it was in one massive hall, like a bloomin aircraft hanger.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Kirst on November 16, 2009, 12:44:38 PM: I really want to go but I am meant to have a tennis match! >:(
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 16, 2009, 12:46:37 PM: postpone it!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Kirst on November 16, 2009, 14:19:00 PM: I am hoping for rain! :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 16, 2009, 15:15:30 PM: Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 16, 2009, 12:08:39 PM
I havent looked at the website but two years ago it was in one massive hall, like a bloomin aircraft hanger.

It's usually in 3 halls (all as one if you know what I mean). Originally it was 18, 19 and 20 but lately it's been 17, 18 and 19. Acc to the website, this year's is halls 17 and 18. If that is the case, it will be a third smaller.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 16, 2009, 15:37:53 PM: Ahhhhhhh right, understand............I think the hall was too big two years ago so I think it sounds the right size now then
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Post by: Rosella moggy on November 16, 2009, 19:37:24 PM: Anyone else coming then?
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 16, 2009, 19:58:02 PM: hoping gillian is coming and there were loads of othersv back down the thread
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Reynard on November 16, 2009, 23:40:15 PM: Yeah, there's one less hall, but the number of cats in competition is up from last year. It'll make the show a bit more compact than the previous couple of years.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 16, 2009, 23:42:36 PM: I think thats good cos not so far to walk and need all the help I can get .....sigh
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 17, 2009, 08:10:57 AM: But does that mean there will be less stuff to buy!!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 17, 2009, 09:01:41 AM: Am hoping not to be tempted to buy anything tbh. I put my order in for Purrs shop last night to make sure we is well stocked up for Christmas so have already spent me pennies. Best not bring the credit card though :shify: Who am I kidding? ;)

Are all the halls the same size coz I can see it being a wee bit cramped if it's only 2/3rds the size altho even I found it tiring on me feet last year and understand Gill's point. Hope the charities' space is not being compromised.

I'm planning on arriving about noon and will make a bee line for Pearl and Witty in household pets section. Anyone got any suggestions about meeting up?
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: clarenmax on November 17, 2009, 09:04:40 AM: I don't think I'm gonna make it, need to save my pennies for Christmas :(
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Dawn F on November 17, 2009, 09:06:12 AM: are you going to bracknell clare or does the same apply!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: clarenmax on November 17, 2009, 09:11:12 AM: Not sure yet Dawn, possibly the same will apply I think, is it this Saturday coming?
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Dawn F on November 17, 2009, 09:17:36 AM: 28th
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Post by: clarenmax on November 17, 2009, 09:19:15 AM: Cheers, I'll see what the finances are like, as its a step nearer payday!!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 17, 2009, 11:54:44 AM: I remember being disappointed two years ago with the numbers of sellers, and think they are charging so much for stalls that suspect they have probs encouraging sellers and the cp staalls were all stretched round the end all very lonley.

I think to compress it is a good idea but its nothing like the good old Cat Shows at Olympia goting back 10 years, they were great.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 17, 2009, 13:10:15 PM: They had a floor plan last year on their site but I can't see one this year.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 17, 2009, 13:40:58 PM: I can't see a floor plan, but there is a list of stands

http://www.supremecatshow.org/

The NEC floor plan is here

http://www.thenec.co.uk/travel/Documents/nec-site-map.pdf

It is halls 17 and 18 - same as last year except it was 17, 18 and 19 last year.

Rosella - I take my hat off to you if you can go and not buy anything. I know I couldn't do it! I can't afford to buy much, but I know I will succumb. I usually buy some bozita and some almo nature as they sell it cheap, but I usually succumb to toys and bits and bobs for the boys too.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Bryony84 on November 17, 2009, 13:54:23 PM: Whether I can go currently depends on if I get payment through for some extra website work I did last week, otherwise I can't afford it :(
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 17, 2009, 15:32:28 PM: Thats not a floor plan of the show just the nec as a whole. Think you said that LOL

Pleased to see that some doing TechniCal biscuits are sponsors so as I need some I hope can get a 15kilo bag there are a good price, how to get it to the car is another problem altogether ??????????????

Gillian cant go now so just me in the red currant then ;D

I always say I am not going to buy but as you can see I already have plans LOL
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Kay and Penny on November 17, 2009, 17:45:41 PM: Quote from: Dawn F on November 17, 2009, 09:17:36 AM
28th

surely it's this Saturday?
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Dawn F on November 17, 2009, 18:25:47 PM: sorry we were talking about the national at bracknell
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 17, 2009, 19:35:56 PM: Trigger! Stay with the Supreme. Don't be tempted away.....
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 17, 2009, 19:38:48 PM: Trigger cant come to Supreme cos of date and now neither can Gillian grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, so just me in my red currant lol
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Den on November 17, 2009, 19:56:39 PM: Gill, what way are you driving home? :shify:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 17, 2009, 20:13:56 PM: M42, M5 and M4 if I dont get lost this time lol, I prob also will go over bridge on M48 cos its nearly empty on M48.

So that would be M42, M5, M48 and M4.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Den on November 17, 2009, 20:27:35 PM: My plans look to have changed as of today - essex/london looks to be next weekend which means I should be free to go to The Supreme. Is there any chance of a lift home, please, if I were to go :scared:
According to google I'm a whopping 547 yards away from Alison ... You are free to take Memphis away with you - not that anyone would ever want him lol.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 17, 2009, 20:29:13 PM: Yes I can give you a lift, I have no idea where Alison lives excewpt near Gloucester lol.

Please pm me and then we can go in chatb room and work it out.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: alisonandarchie on November 17, 2009, 20:52:00 PM: Den really pleased you are coming too ;D Gill if you give Den a lift home you will have to get Den to show you where I live :)

Are we all going to meet up at Wetherspoons at 1pm?
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Mojo on November 17, 2009, 21:05:41 PM: sounds like a plan :shy: I had to run off last time as the peeps I was with wanted to get in the halls...
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: sallyagdm on November 17, 2009, 21:10:37 PM: Quote from: alisonandarchie on November 17, 2009, 20:52:00 PM

Are we all going to meet up at Wetherspoons at 1pm?

Sounds good
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: AliCat on November 17, 2009, 21:25:53 PM: I'm still not sure if I can make this. Hopefully I'll know nearer Saturday when they ring me about delivery times.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 17, 2009, 21:28:25 PM: Yes will be bringing Den back as long as Franta is Ok ;D

See you all in weatherspoons and please wait for me if I am late
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on November 17, 2009, 21:30:46 PM: I'm hoping to make it - if Kirst has her Tennis match i'll try to beg Mix to give me a lift - I've never been to a cat show!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Reynard on November 17, 2009, 21:54:50 PM: Here's the hall plan:

http://www.gccfcats.org/Supreme/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=19

It's not the best quality, but it gives you an idea of what is where.

I'll pass on the trip to Weatherspoons, but I should be find-able in the show hall.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Kay and Penny on November 17, 2009, 22:10:51 PM: Quote from: Rosella moggy on November 17, 2009, 19:35:56 PM
Trigger! Stay with the Supreme. Don't be tempted away.....

BIL is 70 that Saturday and family are renting two cottages down here near me so can't get out of that - if only they were cat lovers, but alas .............
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: alisonandarchie on November 17, 2009, 22:23:33 PM: Gill will take your mobile no and give you a ring when I get there ;D
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 17, 2009, 23:19:18 PM: Cant get anything onthe cat show site to enlarge grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

will pm you Alison
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 18, 2009, 08:38:56 AM: Looks like seating area in same corner as household pets section Witty which could be handy. What a teeny weeny floor plan! :see:. Gill have you tried print screen, open a word doc, right click and choose paste? You could then magnify screen.

So pleased you can make it Den :) Looking forward to those I met last year and those I've not yet met :wow:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 18, 2009, 11:02:09 AM: no will have to try that :thanks:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on November 18, 2009, 18:02:24 PM: Still hoping to be there, just need to sort out trains etc. Will cost me an arm and a leg but I will be there if at all possible ;D
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 18, 2009, 18:47:12 PM: be great to meet you ann ;D
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 18, 2009, 20:02:44 PM: Yup all Tabby cats very welcome :)
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: lanigan on November 18, 2009, 20:18:25 PM: HI have a tabby cat also called nibbles a ( male ) one year old approx and have lovely colours, reds, Ollie
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: alisonandarchie on November 18, 2009, 21:34:07 PM: :welcome:Lanigan, Nibbles sounds great ;D
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 20, 2009, 08:20:05 AM: Is there going to be a Purrs meeting spot? I still don't know whether I'm going as I have a twinge in my back this morning and felt really ill last night (cough is getting worse not better). It's really the last thing I feel like doing, esp with my sore feet and the floors being so hard there, but it's the cat show and I think I will regret it if I dont go. If I do, I will be croaking and hobbling around the place! I'll be easy to spot as I'll be the one coughing away!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 20, 2009, 08:29:55 AM: Quote from: alisonandarchie on November 17, 2009, 20:52:00 PM
Are we all going to meet up at Wetherspoons at 1pm?

I'll be there at 1pm Susanne listening out for you ;) Do hope you can make it.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Janeyk on November 20, 2009, 09:19:16 AM: Me and Steve may be going - not sure what I'll think of it though as never been to a show before :-:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: LesleyW on November 20, 2009, 09:30:27 AM: I'm afraid I won't be going - am broke, and picking up a little kitten today so need to be here to settle little one in.

I must confess the actual cat show part I did not enjoy last time I went, didn't like to see them all in the cages, and some of them looked very unhappy :(, but that's just my opinion - but it would have been nice to meet up with everyone and buy some goodies.

i hope everyone has a wonderful time and don't forget piccies please.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Janeyk on November 20, 2009, 09:38:18 AM: Quote from: Lesley (Eight Lives Left Kitten Rescue) on November 20, 2009, 09:30:27 AM

I must confess the actual cat show part I did not enjoy last time I went, didn't like to see them all in the cages, and some of them looked very unhappy :(, but that's just my opinion - but it would have been nice to meet up with everyone and buy some goodies.

Yep, I have to say that's my worry too and why I've never been before but if it bothers me we'll go round the shop part and not go again.

Hope things go well with the new kitty xx
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 20, 2009, 10:03:32 AM: Last year was my first Cat Show and I am no apologist for Cat Shows but the pens are really quite large and, whilst there were undoubtedly a few unhappy looking cats :( , the vast majority seemed to be perfectly at ease or asleep. If they all enjoyed it as much as Witty's Pearl (incredibly friendly and totally at ease) it would be perfect of course. I am mainly going to meet up with everyone though although it wouldn't be right not to take a peek at the puds esp the NFCs :blow kiss:

Hope to see you there Janey.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 20, 2009, 11:49:03 AM: Due to the weather forecast tomorrow my plans are on complete hold now until tomorrow morning.

I was worried about Franta which was my one big stopper but the weather is forecast to be so bad in S and SW and we are waterlogged completely as are the edges of A48 and M4.. then of couse there is the Bridge crossing with a sideways wind.....I dont know how strong it has to be before they close the bridges!

One day in the bloomin year and the weather is threatening to ruin it. :(
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Janeyk on November 20, 2009, 12:44:17 PM: Quote from: Rosella moggy on November 20, 2009, 10:03:32 AM
Last year was my first Cat Show and I am no apologist for Cat Shows but the pens are really quite large and, whilst there were undoubtedly a few unhappy looking cats :( , the vast majority seemed to be perfectly at ease or asleep. If they all enjoyed it as much as Witty's Pearl (incredibly friendly and totally at ease) it would be perfect of course. I am mainly going to meet up with everyone though although it wouldn't be right not to take a peek at the puds esp the NFCs :blow kiss:

Hope to see you there Janey.

thanks for the info, hopefully will you see you there ;D
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Bryony84 on November 20, 2009, 13:26:44 PM: Unfortunately the money I was waiting on won't be coming through til next week, and as I only have £15 to my name until then, I won't be able to make it :(

Did someone mention a Bracknell show next weekend? Thats a bit closer and I've been assured I'll have my money by then so it might be another opportunity to meet up with people!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Dawn F on November 20, 2009, 13:27:45 PM: yes its the national - used to be at olympia but is now at bracknell leisure centre
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Bryony84 on November 20, 2009, 13:37:35 PM: Thanks Dawn, I might aim to go to this one then if others are going along, its only just over 1hr from me which is a lot closer than Birmingham and I should be able to afford to fill my car up by then!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 20, 2009, 22:50:25 PM: Afraid due to the weather forecast I have just seen the Supreme is now off for me.......it looks like its going to be very bad here and for whole journey there and back and dont think its worth the risk.

Was out on M4 today with not much wind I thought but in the open areas was being blown all over the place.

I am really disappointed and was looking forward to meeting you all.

I hope you have a good time.

Drive very carefully :hug:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on November 20, 2009, 23:02:27 PM: That's such a shame Gill you were really looking forward to it too :censored: weather. Actually I haven't made a final decision myself yet, I'm going to see what the weather is like in the morning as if it's bad the trains will be affected. The journey back from Birmingham is always a pain at the best of times as the trains are rubbish. I had to go there for work on Thursday and the 4pm train I was booked on kept getting delayed so a few of us went for the 4.30 instead, I thought although it was due in later at least I would be on the train and on my way. Anyway when I moved to the other platform it said the 4pm was running 24 minutes late but we got into Newcastle at 8.15 and when I looked at the board the 4pm from Birmingham which should have got to Newcastle at 7.38 was "expected" at 8.28 so 50 minutes late :Crazy: Funnily enough you can get down there in 3 hours but just try getting back :rofl:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 20, 2009, 23:07:13 PM: I am gutted Ann and I will be so angry if they have got it wrong :shify:

But looks like I would leave just before it arrived here but I would drive into the worst of it and then be in it all the way there and back.

The trains are such a pain too arent they, and hope you make it :hug:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: sallyagdm on November 21, 2009, 09:50:23 AM: Have just arrived
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on November 21, 2009, 10:48:27 AM: Wish I could have been there but will try to get to the Bracknell show now instead.

Have fun out there!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: bunglycat on November 21, 2009, 13:34:12 PM: No sign of bad weather here in Lincoln -its dull and drizzly but thats all -typical -looks like it was wrong today !
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 21, 2009, 13:35:23 PM: Wasnt wrong for Wales but it was worse last week and we have more coming grrrrrrrrrr
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Janeyk on November 21, 2009, 19:56:21 PM: Well didn't get to meet anyone unfortunately :( we didn't get there until about 1.45 because before we left hubby went to start the car and it set on fire :shocked: (it's only 18 mths old) he's a mechanic thankfully so knew what to do he disconnected battery and we waited for it to stop smoking and we ended up going in his van but I was still worried leaving it so my dad nipped to check it was ok - which it was but have get towed into garage now :shify: Anyway enjoyed the day, we looked around for Purrs peeps but never saw anyone anlooked round the show a milliion times but didn't see Witty sadly. I loved the cat pens (I've been thinking of getting one for a while now) really disappointed didn't see anybody but hopefully next time will get to meet everyone.
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 21, 2009, 19:59:49 PM: Oh my how could you have missed Witty cos her cage won top prize I just read.

Pleased you enjoyed the day though and so so sad I missed it.

Hope the car will get sorted quick and cheap! :hug:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Janeyk on November 21, 2009, 20:15:26 PM: I've just googled and I think I did see Pearl :Luv2: but not Witty sadly I need to get my act together for next time as it was a last minute decision really.
Thanks, the car is under warranty so that shouldn't be a problem but it was scary :scared:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Wibblechick on November 21, 2009, 21:24:13 PM: A brilliant day - Well done Witty - a much deserved prize there!!

and a BIG thank you to Claire (Daisymac for fetching me and bringing me back)

Im sorry I didnt get to see all of you .... :(

I know pictures were taken; so ..... whose going to be the first to post some ?

(Assuming, that is, that my ugly mug didn't bust all the cameras .....) :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 21, 2009, 21:46:20 PM: Huge apology to Sally for not remembering it was your birthday :-[. Hope you had a fab time.

:cheer: :bee: :yayyy: :dance: :yayyy: :bee: :cheer:

So sorry to have missed you Janey but great to meet up with WC, Daisymac and Mojo :)

Am at home with Alison sittiing next to me and Freddie and Millie chasing each other. Think they want their supper so just a quick couple of piccies of Pearl and her fabulous pen :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:. Congratulations to Witty :1st place:

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG4841.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG4845.jpg)
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Daisymac on November 21, 2009, 22:05:36 PM: Well done Witty, so proud of you and Pearl xxxx I loved your mention to Purrs on the pen
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: sallyagdm on November 21, 2009, 22:07:53 PM: Quote from: Wibblechick on November 21, 2009, 21:24:13 PM

I know pictures were taken; so ..... whose going to be the first to post some ?

(Assuming, that is, that my ugly mug didn't bust all the cameras .....) :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Dont' worry the camera is fine

Here is a group photo
(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/sandplangham/016.jpg)

From left to right

Mojo, myself, Alison, Rosella, Claire (Daisymac) and Chris (Wibblechick)

Pau(lOH) was taking the picture
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Daisymac on November 21, 2009, 22:11:57 PM: oh god I look attractive !!
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Wibblechick on November 21, 2009, 22:13:04 PM: Aw!! Thanks for posting the picture :)

Aren't we an abstemious lot ? All tea and cola!

I'm on something just a little stronger now I'm home ;) Cant have Mr T having all the fun!!! :rofl:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 21, 2009, 22:27:32 PM: Great pictures and would love to see some more of the cage ;D

Sorry I wasnt there but you wouldnt have wanted me in the pictures :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 21, 2009, 22:39:04 PM: Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 21, 2009, 22:27:32 PM
Great pictures and would love to see some more of the cage ;D

Am sure Witty will post some better ones tomorrow Gill but she will not have been home long now and will be shattered after a long day. Her pics will of course be worth the wait though. The ~~pen~~ potting shed was really fabulous down to the last little detail and the apples smelt just wonderful :drool;

Quote from: Wibblechick on November 21, 2009, 22:13:04 PM
Aren't we an abstemious lot ? All tea and cola!

We bumped into my best mate from school later on in the afternoon and had a second Wetherspoons' visit WC and this time I tasty a drop of the amber nectar ;).
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 21, 2009, 22:42:16 PM: Suspect she will not be home yet cos she usually stops on the way......any more shopping done by anyone or are you all saving it for the auction ;D
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 22, 2009, 12:24:37 PM: ok, I went. But I didn't get on here to see that you were meeting in Wetherspoons and tbh I couldn't have walked that far from the main hall as by 1pm I was knackered, weighed down with bags and limping :rofl: Gutted to have missed Pearl and Witty but I didnt' realise they were there this year as I didnt' recall her mentioning it on here. I spent less time wandering around looking at the cats this time and took it all fairly easy. Consequently, I enjoyed myself more than expected as I had lower expectations. It's not the same without my friend as, although she doesnt' have cats, we have a great time looking at the cats, looking them up in the catalogue, predicting what sort of cat will win, having a giggle at some of the cats etc. Plus I have someone to carry my shopping!

Sandphlangham - were you at the Somali talk? I think I saw you there. Got a feeling I saw wibblechick too at some point. I did look out for Purrs badges but didnt' see anyone wearing one ;D

I bought loads of stuff - mainly food. 48 cans almo nature, 16 cartons bozita, some schessir food, some Orijen dry plus a few toys. Mosi had the time of his life last night when I got home with one of the toys - a feather and some scrunched paper on the end of a stick. I also managed to get Mosi a new cat cube to replace his totally wrecked one. I've been meaning to get one from Purrs for ages but have problems with post, esp when it wont' go through letterbox, so took the opportunity to get one when I saw them. Jaffa got a new catnip toy and was totally nipped out last night! And as for all the bags..... ;D

I had a really good chat with a Somali breeder I know (bred Mosi's mum and I found Mosi through her) and watched some of the Somali judging. The breeder has kittens at the moment.......... ;D (Dont' worry Jaffa, meowmy wouldn't bring another kitten home!). All in all I had a good day although it would have been nice to meet Purrs peeps (but I would have refused outright to be in any photos!!)
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Janeyk on November 22, 2009, 18:04:16 PM: ;D Great photos, and really well done Witty and Pearl :hug:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: sallyagdm on November 22, 2009, 18:28:18 PM: Quote from: Susanne (urbantigers) on November 22, 2009, 12:24:37 PM
andphlangham - were you at the Somali talk? I think I saw you there.

Yes I was at the Somali talk with my OH
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Reynard on November 22, 2009, 22:15:33 PM: Was great meeting you all yesterday!

I didn't post last night as I was absolutely exhausted - had been up since 3 am and the drives there and back were pretty horrible. Had dense fog in the morning on the A14 and absolutely torrential rain on both the M6 and A14 on the way home.

Stopped at Boxworth on the way home - the manageress from the McDonalds remembered me and wanted to know if I wanted the chicken plain or in a burger as she knows the chicken is for Madam. Bless her, that was so sweet of her.

Pearl came second in her class for the fourth Supreme running. This time I genuinely didn't agree with the judge's decision (and the winner really shouldn't have been in that class anyway, but hey ho) but you win some and you lose some. Will be back for another tilt next year - the overall winner had never won a class at the Supreme in eleven previous attempts...

Consolation came in winning the decorated pen competition! :naughty:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 22, 2009, 23:06:12 PM: so where are the bloomin photos ?
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Reynard on November 23, 2009, 00:18:37 AM: One potting shed coming right up... :shify:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 23, 2009, 00:45:17 AM: Brilliant well done ;D
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: alisonandarchie on November 23, 2009, 07:52:15 AM: The potting s hed was stunning :wow:
Title: Re: Supreme Cat Show
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on November 23, 2009, 13:29:46 PM: I didn't get there in the end, I didn't want to risk it with the trains and the probable bad weather, they are delayed at the best of times and even if it was on time I wouldn't have got home until 10.30 so deceide against it. I have promised myself I will be more organised next year and get my rail tickets booked early so they are cheaper and maybe stay overnight so it's not such a long day. Sounds like a good time was had by all and congrats on the pen Witty it looks fab ;D

At least I have more pennies for the auction now since I didn't spend them on Saturday :rofl: