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Title: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ClaireR on September 23, 2007, 15:15:27 PM

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I know that it is still September - but you HAVE to put this in your diary, so forgive us for reminding you that is it only about 13 weeks until Christmas!!!!!!!

I have been speaking to Buster, Minimopsical and the rest of the current residents of Paws Inn and (while most of them hope that they will be in their forever home by the end of November....) they would like to invite you to the Paws Inn Christmas Social on Saturday 24th November.  The cats thought that the end of November would be a good idea as everyone is always busy in December and they really want to meet as many people as they can on the night!

The Social will be a fun filled evening where you will have the chance to sing Christmas songs with the cats, drink mulled wine and fill yourself full of mince pies and also shop for much needed Christmas gifts for friends and family and more importantly, your cats!

There will be a raffle of great prizes, a Christmas themed quiz and for the ladies an opportunity to kiss Buster underneath the mistletoe!

There will be a fabulous gift table where you will be able to buy a range of Christmas themed items including handmade crackers, cards and table settings and also be inspired by lots of other great gift ideas for all the family.

The fun will start at 6pm and is set to go on until quite late, or at least until Rob (Mr Paws Inn) tells us we have to go home!

We hope you are able to come and join in the festivities.

Admission will be £5 for adults and £2.50 for children and this includes mulled wine and mince pies (soft drinks and tea/coffee will be available for children and the designated drivers!).  If you would like to visit then please email pawsinn@aol.com for contact details and directions.

Don't miss out on a great night and have the chance to help Paws Inn raise much needed funds.

www.pawsinncats.com

Thank you!!!
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on September 23, 2007, 15:37:06 PM
 :attention: Me me me!!!
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Christine (Blip) on September 23, 2007, 15:57:40 PM
That sounds like fun.  :wow:  OH and I will come along  :thanks:

I will bring something along for the raffle too!
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 23, 2007, 16:50:27 PM
I wonder if I will be a competent night driver by then?
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on September 23, 2007, 18:09:36 PM
Oooo count me in!

Just need to figure out who I can drag with me - I'll get lost otherwise! And how to get there.

Anyone from Leeds/Manchester areas going?

Knew I should have waited to buy christmas cards, I guess I can't have too many right?
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 23, 2007, 19:52:08 PM
Minimopsical has advised me that she too will be tumbling under the mistletoe! :rofl:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ClaireR on September 23, 2007, 20:00:01 PM
What a floozie!!
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on September 23, 2007, 20:27:23 PM
 :evillaugh: A good cuddle and Minimopsical is anyone's it appears.
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Cheesecat on September 25, 2007, 08:52:27 AM
Just had to check that this is not the same weekend as the Supreme cat show  ;D

Count me and OH in this time, and we are not leaving the house on the Friday before just to make sure  ;) he can be designated driver too I think....  :sneaky:

I think Teresa might guess which kitty i'd like a christmas cuddle with at Paws Inn  :evillaugh:

edit:  :( :( just realised that I have booked to see a band in Manchester with my sister that night (her favourite so no excuses  :shify: ) - doh  :'( I will never get to meet up with everyone will I?
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Dawn F on September 25, 2007, 10:38:36 AM
I wish I was closer I would love to come! 
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on September 25, 2007, 10:45:30 AM
Of course you will Dawn (Cheesecat)!  Supreme... you're going to that aren't you?

I am sure that there is a time when we will all meet up .. at T's of course!  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Mojo on September 25, 2007, 10:59:56 AM
I think I can come to both! Yay! looking forward to meeting Minimopsical  ;D and all the other residents!
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Cheesecat on September 25, 2007, 13:43:31 PM
Yeah i'll be at the supreme  :shy: I just really like the idea of the Paws Inn Christmas party  :'(

Maybe I could bake some cakes or something and drop them off in the day time  ;D
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ems on September 25, 2007, 19:35:09 PM
Yay I'll be there!

ems
xxx
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 25, 2007, 19:43:44 PM
Purrs at Paws Inn  ;D
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on September 25, 2007, 22:11:35 PM
Would love to come, will have to see if I can figure out how to get there, I dont like driving in teh dark much though!!
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 25, 2007, 22:35:19 PM
I am with you there Desley and I am a lot further away.
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Ellie on October 10, 2007, 19:57:56 PM
Woooooooooo hooooooooooooooo me me me  :rofl:

Just checked the calendar and Pete's not working  ;D

Sounds like a brill night  ;)

Now what can I get for the raffle  :sneaky:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on October 10, 2007, 20:01:57 PM
Does that mean the terrible two get to meet?  :evillaugh:  Yay!!!!!
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Ellie on October 10, 2007, 20:09:29 PM
It does it does  :yesss: :yesss:

I promise to behave myself  :shify: ..... well maybe  :rofl: :rofl:

Think of all the gorgeous furbabes we get to catnap cuddle  :evillaugh: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on October 10, 2007, 20:10:51 PM
Shh E!!! T's not meant to know about the special bag I'm making to carry em all out!

 :evillaugh: 

So who else is coming along to the Social?
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on October 10, 2007, 20:16:01 PM
Shh E!!! T's not meant to know about the special bag I'm making to carry em all out!

 :evillaugh: 

So who else is coming along to the Social?

T`s now going to say a prayer that the special bag will be big enough  :rofl and dont forget a spare bag for all the goodies we have on sale
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Ellie on October 10, 2007, 20:35:45 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: I have Pete and Susan to help carry them all Teresa  :evillaugh:

I am really looking forward to have a cuddle with Minimopsical  :Luv:

Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ClaireR on November 05, 2007, 15:47:37 PM

Just wanted to remind people that this was ONLY 3 weeks away.

Hope you have all got it in your diary.......................
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Mojo on November 05, 2007, 16:03:50 PM
oh yes-am looking forward to it. Will be bringing some bits and bobs for the raffle too :happy dance:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Christine (Blip) on November 05, 2007, 16:05:22 PM
It's in the diary  :Luv:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Carolyn on November 10, 2007, 12:46:33 PM
Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it this year due to being on holiday in Scotland but I am making some cards for Teresa to sell at and posting them to Paws Inn before 24th November.

I'll be there in spirit and hope the event goes well :)  Buster's birthday bash two years ago was a cracking good night out and everyone really enjoyed it (as well as it raising much needed funding for Paws Inn feline residents)

Good luck Teresa and Rob and I'll hopefully see you both at some time near Christmas.

Carolyn
xx
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ems on November 13, 2007, 15:00:40 PM
Just to say that me and Jon are still coming and might bring my little sister with us (if she can fit us into her schedule) she would love to come and is an excellent cat cuddler  :Luv:

Really looking forward to it  ;D
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ClaireR on November 19, 2007, 12:46:13 PM
Just a quick reminder that the social event of the year is THIS WEEKEND!!!!

I really hope that as many of you as possible can make it.

We have home made mince pies lined up and lovely mulled wine plus as much fruit cake as you can eat!!!  And all for only £5 entry!!

We will be having a raffle on the night, plus a quiz and the chance to win one of Teresa's legendary Christmas cakes in Guess the Weight.  It not only looks gorgeous and has been lovingly iced, but it tastes even better!!! There will also be a room of goodies to buy from handmade Xmas crackers and cards to catnip mice.

Either PM or email Teresa to get directions and give us some warning on numbers (we wouldn't want to run out of mincepies, would we!!  ;))

All the cats are ready and waiting to welcome you to the Inn.  Buster is practicing his snogs under the mistletoe as we speak.  They are a little wet, but definitely worth it !! :rofl:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Mojo on November 19, 2007, 12:49:15 PM
Ooooooh myself and OH are coming!! Will PM for directions  :naughty:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ClaireR on November 19, 2007, 12:51:09 PM
Brilliant!!  I look forward to meeting you.  You will have get your OH to look the other way when Buster makes his move under the mistletoe!!
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Christine (Blip) on November 19, 2007, 15:00:08 PM
OH and I will be there  ;D

I might try and eat some tuna for lunch so as to have fragrant breath for Buster  :evillaugh:

Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 19, 2007, 15:12:34 PM
I would love to come but sadly its just not feasible moneywise  :(

I hope everyone has a good time and lots of money is raised  ;D
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on November 19, 2007, 19:56:01 PM
On a quick look I've discovered it would take 1 bus, 4 trains (2 each way), 3 taxis ( 2 each way then a taxi home as the bus services won't run that late).

Normally I'd get my husband to drive but I knew he would be tired and by the sounds of it he now has the flu.

So instead of spending all that money on travel I'll be making a donation. When (and if) my husband gets better we'll have to make the trip to see all of T's babies.
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on November 19, 2007, 20:03:10 PM
To far away for me as well, going to spain this weekend  ;) thinking about relocating,  but have a ticket to see Take That on Saturday and cant go to see them either, i'm gutted

have a good time everyone  :hug:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 19, 2007, 20:40:43 PM
Too far for me as well I'm afraid, would still like to buy our entry tickets though - 1 adult and 2 kids (the boys of course :evillaugh:)  Do you have Paypal set up yet Teresa?

Hope you have a great day and raise lots of cash  :wow:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on November 19, 2007, 20:43:42 PM
ooo the boys are going to their very first social (albeit in spirit  :evillaugh: )

We have a donation page on the website which takes you to T's paypal address  ;)

www.pawsinncats.com (of course I'm plugging.. so  :P )

Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 19, 2007, 20:52:10 PM
Thanks Ruth, have bought our tickets.  The boys did say something about having a mini party here instead  :evillaugh:

For anyone else that can't make it but would like to donate here's the paypal page...  http://www.pawsinncats.com/donate.htm
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ClaireR on November 19, 2007, 22:25:23 PM
Thanks Helen and the boys - that is really kind of you.  We will eat a few mince pies in your honour......I could put them in the post, but think they may end up a bit worse for wear!!!  :rofl:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 20, 2007, 08:15:38 AM
i wish I could come, but wasn't thinking of dates when I arranged to go to 2 rescues this SAt (one for taking pics, one to pick up food and litter and poss 2 more cats!!). I will get to T's at some point!!
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ems on November 23, 2007, 16:17:59 PM
Just to check that everything is still on for tomorrow? (can't believe it has come around so quickly)

Really looking forward to it, we should be leaving at around 5.30 so should be with you for 6ish. Hope this is ok  ;D
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ClaireR on November 23, 2007, 17:26:39 PM
Hi Ems,

YES!!!!!!

Everything is ready for a great evening!  Buster was having an extra wash when I saw him last night!!

Look forward to seeing you both tomorrow.  Anytime from 6pm will be fine.

Drive carefully.

Claire xx
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 23, 2007, 21:10:43 PM
Good Luck tomorrow , hope it all goes wonderfully well.  :hug: :hug:

Please will someone give Minimopsical a stroke from me , and also to Buster and Fuschia. Tell Cat and Chat they are so handsome and love to all the other kitties  ;D
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Christine (Blip) on November 23, 2007, 21:21:45 PM
Please will someone give Minimopsical a stroke from me , and also to Buster and Fuschia. Tell Cat and Chat they are so handsome and love to all the other kitties  ;D

I shall be honoured to accept your commission  ;D
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 23, 2007, 21:59:22 PM
Awwwwww thanks Christine  :hug:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on November 23, 2007, 22:14:45 PM
Have just finished doing the rounds, the cats were all told to have an early night and catch up on their beauty sleep for the big night tomorrow; 10pm and we have wide awake kittens playing like crazy and imagining its Christmas tomorrow.Florence and Megan want to know why there are Christmas Crackers everywhere and as for Minimopsical she is going through yet another maternal phase and seems to be teaching 3 certain kittens all she knows including pulling tongues :rofl: she thinks she is the bees knees since she was given charge of Aurora, Roshan and Selene a few days ago.Just sorry you will miss the fun Gill.
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 23, 2007, 22:15:36 PM
Aww, lovely pics, and really wish I wasn't busy tomorrow, but can't quite manage 3 rescues in one day!!
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 23, 2007, 22:18:11 PM
I am sorry too Teresa.

Minimopsical is at her best when in charge of other cats I reckon  ;D  She looks so happy and so pretty  ;D
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: puddypaws on November 24, 2007, 10:22:53 AM
Sorry I can't make it, but have bought 2 tickets, so eat lots for me  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Christine (Blip) on November 25, 2007, 16:25:04 PM
Have just come back from Paws Inn.  What a successful evening and how great to meet Claire, Ems and Mojo there.  Not to embarass you, but what lovely people you are!

Teresa, thank you so much for your welcome and hospitality.  I have already commissioned the food mats and have my other purchases sitting ready for Christmas  ;)

 :Luv:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 25, 2007, 16:32:37 PM
I am so pleased it went well  ;D
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 25, 2007, 18:12:55 PM
Glad it went well.
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on November 25, 2007, 19:05:49 PM
It went really well , thanks to Claires hard work we raised a magnificent 660.75 but best of all Jess the cat stood out in the crowds and went to her new home today.
I had my first taste of alcohol in many years and it was good,yes very very good :rofl:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 25, 2007, 19:09:48 PM
Thats wonderful Teresa and Claire is such a help to you,  ;D
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 25, 2007, 19:15:30 PM
That is excellent T
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ems on November 26, 2007, 09:55:08 AM
Well Done Claire and Teresa!

What a lovely night we had  ;D Sorry that we had to sneak off early off but Jon had a prior engagement so we had to hot foot it back to Liverpool! It was great to see Claire and Teresa again and to meet Christine and Mojo.

Christine - I'm guessing that you managed to extract to beautiful Anastacia from your shoulder? Or did she fit into your bag?  ;D

The girls special stockings are hidden away ready for Christmas, and Jon is offficially bowled over by Pumpkin!

Just wish i could have had more of that fab mulled wine, but i was driving later on so i couldn't  :tired:

Thanks Again

ems
xxxxx
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ClaireR on November 26, 2007, 11:45:22 AM
Thanks to everyone that either attended in person or in spirit as many purrs members were kind enough to donate their entrance fee even if they couldn't come. My other half Pete took it upon himself to eat your quota of mince pies and drink your beer and mulled wine!!  I was the designated driver!

It was lovely to see Ems and Jon again and meet Mojo, her sister and Tom (I think - sorry I had too many names in my head on Saturday!).  It was especially nice that we had visitors all the way from the South - Christine and Nick - it was great to finally put faces to names. Thank you for making the long journey and for helping supervise and coordinate the drinks.  It really was a big help.

As always - Teresa seems to give the impression that I did all this on my own, which is DEFINTELY not the case, for one thing, she is always right by my side when we are getting organised (along with Rob) and works harder than me as she still has the cats to look after, and also this was a team effort through the attendance of so many great people who were very generous and happy to part with their cash.

All the cats enjoyed the attention, especially Anastacia, who moved from lap to lap and Buster who enjoyed supervising the proceedings!

Claire xx

P.S Must start planning the next event - watch out for something around Valentines day.....I have some ideas that might just work, but I haven't told Teresa yet!!!
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Mojo on November 26, 2007, 11:56:32 AM
He he nearly there Claire, OH is called Sam!

Had a lot of fun on saturday, loved Anastasia (soooo wanted to take her home, along with Ivan the feral!) 

Claire did a great job of being Hostess, there was not an empty glass in sight! I won a bottle of wine on the Raffle, and donated a cat bed as one of the raffle prizes. Was disappointed not to have won the cake  :P OH was eyeing it up all night!

Was lovely to meet Ems, Christine, T and Claire (and respective partners!) I bought some lovely christmas stockings for the girls, and my sis bought a treat ball and a fluffy cat toy. Have to do it again sometime! (will have bigger pockets to steal Anastasia this time!!!!)
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: puddypaws on November 26, 2007, 13:26:19 PM
Glad you all had a great time.  Claire please thank Pete for his efforts eating all those mince pies - I'm sure it must have been a great struggle for him  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on November 26, 2007, 14:00:37 PM
Glad you all had a great time.  Claire please thank Pete for his efforts eating all those mince pies - I'm sure it must have been a great struggle for him  :rofl: :rofl:

Must say Pete left here looking very happy and well fed  :rofl:
Title: Re: Paws Inn Christmas Social - 24th November 07
Post by: ClaireR on November 26, 2007, 14:31:36 PM
That was because he was snuggling with Anastasia.....not the alcohol!!!   :rofl: