Conference misery::feline_v1

    Ohhhhhh this hurts...to be left off the list!
    
    Um, can I bring the night school class I teach with
    me?  (Hey, they were expecting a midterm exam -- they'd
    probably be *very* enthusiastic about the change in plans!)
    
    Have fun!
    
    HopeyCat, Coo, Willow, Raki-Rak, Little Danish Pastry,
    Wispy, Karma, Frosty Man, and Cal send their greetings as well.
    
    (and unnamed Baby_Cat_Boy would say hi if he was old enough
    to talk!)
    
    	Pennie

    Jack will be taking the train to Littleton from Boston.  It arrives
    at 5:50.  
    
    now...can anyone tell me where that station is OR would someone be
    willing to pick him up there so I don't get lost???

    I guess you can count me in too!  I got a sitter for my son, now
    all I have to do is come up with some cash. :-)
    
    Lori B.

    .2 Nancy, the train station in Littleton is just around the corner from
    where I used to live there (Harwood Ave.).  I could pick him up if
    you'd like.  I'm only coming from the Chelmsford facility so it won't
    be that much further.
    
    Pat
    

    Hi Marilyn, 
       I regret to say, that I won't be attending this evening. My heart is
    actually going to break. I will miss everyone, I was really looking
    forward to attending and seeing everyone and pictures of kitties. I
    posted my note what I am going through in the carbuffs notes file, note
    #423. I got stuck with a lemon and my lemon has a blown head gasket,
    rods, pistons, and major damage to the engine...cylinders, etc. If
    anyone has a chance to go into the carbuffs notes file, please do, it
    is quite the story. 
       I hope everyone has a nice time. I will be thinking of
    everybody, my heart will be with you. I am really sorry that I won't be
    coming to see all of you. 
       Please give all your kitties hugs for me. 
       Sincerely,
       Denise with Spooky, Smokey, Kuji, Tiddly Winks, Heidi, and Toby (the
    dog).   
    
    P.S. Marilyn, if I could donate some money towards tonight, please let
         know, I would be glad to send some to you. Thank you, Denise
    

    Thanks to all of you who offered rides for Jack.  Heather Allison,
    who works in Littleton as agreed to act a chauffer.  Thanks Heather.
    I'm glad Jack is going to attend.
      Nancy

     Attention  Fellow FURRY Partiers!!!!! Your Parents are attending
     a Party with out us!!!!! (MamaKate can't come.. she has a meeting
    to  attend this evening). Please turn on your KittyKat decoder
    Rings for further instructions.. WE IS ALSO GONNA PARTY TONITE..!!!
      If you have "misplaced" your Kittykat Decoder Ring.. Please
    call the Central KittyParty  Office.. my faithful assistant
    (Preschie) will  be accepting orders for  your very own KittyKAT
    DECODER RING.. Remember, West Coast Members.. the  "plane
    will be leaving shortly!!!!!! So be on  time.. if you wanna
    get in on All the Fun..!!!!!!
        LETS PARTY!!!! PIZZA AND ROOTBEER FOR EVERYONE!!!!
    Happy, and Preschie(HEY how come I gotta pay for my kitty
        Kat Decoder ring.. I am a star.. I should get one for Free..)

    OOPS !!!!!!!!!!     I'M SSSOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY !!!!!!!
    
    I have to bow out of tonight's dinner (what ! no more *hot oil*???)
    
    I am going to help a friend pack and move..........  She is alone...
    I am alone...  We both hate packing, but she has promised to help
    me with my ceramics project.
    
    Have fun tonight
    
    Sandi and the Storm Troopers
    

    
    	Yeah, and you *know* what they'll be doing at this party?!
    	They'll be talking about US!  When we can't hear what they're
    	saying!  And my mom is bringing pictures!  How degrading.  All
    	these weird humans oohing and aahing over pictures of us when
    	they *know* we don't like having our pictured taken.  I can
    	hear the comments now "Oh, she's soooo cute!"  "Look at that
    	face!"  "What a silly kitty!"  Pullleeeeze!  I shall be calling
    	for my KittyKat Decoder Ring....charge it to mom's card will ya?
    
    	Sasha Chaisson  (and Brandi, Chloe and Audrey ain't too hip on
    				this thing either!  harumph!)
    

    Will the reservations be listed under FELINERS or DEC?  Just curious.
    
    Lori B.

    My friend, Helene, asked me to convey her thanks to all of you for
    letting her come to the get together and for making it such an
    enjoyable eveing.
    
    I had a good time too!!   Lisa - hurry back to the US.  We need more
    parties!
    

    First I would like to thank Marilyn for coordinating the
    Feline dinner.  We had a good time and we're sorry you couldn't
    make it.
    
    Priscilla was so happy...you guys lighted up her life and gave
    her new hope.  On the way to the dinner she was sharing how sometimes
    it gets very frustrating trying to figure out where the money
    is going to come from for just food and litter....never mind all
    the vet bills and overhead.  The time she spends at Pat's shelter
    and her own...is unbelievable.    Well on the way home...she
    again had that special sparkle...that said "we can do this...we'll
    find a way!"   She was so grateful for all the Feliners have done.
    I'll tell you it made my night!!!    
    
    Again...thanks and I really enjoyed myself.  And a very special
    THANK YOU from Priscilla.
    
    Sandy 
    
    
    

    I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed last night and
    what a wonderful group of "cat people" (:-)) !!!!!  We talked
    and shared stories and I was enjoying it so much that I didn't 
    want to leave...(so I ended up talking for another 30 mins in
    the parking lot! :-))
                                              
    Priscilla was so pleased and surprised (I was sitting next
    to her when the surprise was sprung!!) and also thanks everyone
    for all the tips and thoughtfulness and help in finding homes
    for her (& Pats) "children".......
                                              
    And thanks to Marilyn for arranging the bash....sorry I didn't
    get to meet you, and all those who also couldn't make it.
                     
    Lynne
    

    My hat off to Marilyn for planning the event.  We had a wonderful
    time!!!  
    
    My hat off to Priscilla.  She's quite a wonder!!!!!
    
    I have to share a quick story from Helene:  Her poodle always wears a
    bandana.  Since the war, it has been yellow!  :').  Helene is also
    quite a lady.  
    
    Lisa, we're so glad you were able to join us.  I loved the commentaries
    on your kitty photo album.
    
    We found out some truly "important" facts about fleas last night.  For
    such facts, you'll have to speak with Jim's wife ;').
    
    I so enjoyed meeting everyone.  And, as Lynn stated, the conversations
    lasted in the parking lot 'til after 9!  
    
    On the dimmer side ;').  My first fortune (note the party was on the
    first day of Spring) said something like "You'll have better luck
    beginning next winter."  Bummer.  I just had to try again.  The second
    was empty!  I'm nervous.
    
    

    I haven't really been following this note cause my mind has been on
    other things... but after the last few replies I'd like to know what
    the surprise was that was sprung on Priscilla!  What did you great
    people do to make her so happy :^)?
    
    Glad everyone had a good time and wish I could have been there.
    
    --R.
    

    I would also like to say that I had a great time last night, so
    good in fact that that's all I was thinking about while driving down 
    495 to go home, and I missed my exit. :-)
    
    It was great to finally get to put some faces to names and see all
    the kitty pictures and hear all the great stories.
    
    Can't wait for the next get together.
    
    Lori B.  

    
    	re: Roberta,
    
    	First and foremost Nancy presented the SLM ($300) to Priscilla
    	in person.  The look on her face was PRICELESS!  =)  Then we all
    	had brought money, coupons, food, litter, and treats for the 
    	cats at the shelter.  She thought we brought it for a cat show.
    	=)  So that was a great surprise for her too.  She was quite
    	elated by the end of the evening.
    
    	JJ
    
    
    	

    Thanks, JJ!  Wish I could have been there to see it.  You guys are
    great!
    

   I don't think I have ever experienced so much sharing of stories and ideas
   in one evening!  And I think I might not have been the only one whose eyes
   became just a bit teary when Nancy presented Priscilla with the SLM check.  
   Thank you Marilyn, Lisa, Nancy, and everyone else who contributed to such
   a wonderful evening!

   Cindy

    Jus' letting you know that Tamara and I had a wonderful time, too!
    Hats off to Melissa, Nancy, and everyone else who put this thing
    together!
    
    I was sitting across from Priscilla as she got the Silver Lining
    check... along with the surplus $$$ from the dinner money ("You
    mean they included the tip in the bill?") and everything else
    that was collected that night.  It was great meeting all the folks!
    
    As for flea anatomy, well... you can ask me about it in email 8-)
    (Methinks the colorful facts that my wife presented would get
    booted out of a public notesfile pretty quick 8-)  )
    
    Again, thanks for a wonderful time!
    
    --jim
    

    Re .20 - Jim-
    
    Now why would saying that a flea has the largest sex
    organs be cause for getting the boot?  :-) :-)
    
    Lynne
    
    

        
    > Now why would saying that a flea has the largest sex
    > organs be cause for getting the boot?  :-) :-)
    
    Oh, I dunno... let's just wait and see how long these two notes
    last 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)
    
    --jim
    

    Can someone remind me, Priscilla's shelter, is that NEAD's or
    another one?
    

    
    	The new name of the shelter will be/is the Pat Brody
    	Memorial Animal Shelter I believe....it's in Lancaster
    	MA.
    
    	JJ
    

    Priscilla's (a.k.a. The Pat Brody Shelter)
    was called the "Purr-fect Cat-tel" Shelter.
    
    Lynne

    I really enjoyed finally getting to present the Silver Lining Memorial
    in person.  That was a treat and Priscilla's face was priceless when
    she figured out what was happening.  
    
    I don't think anyone besides myself and Kim Trainque knew the amount
    that had been collected this time around.  I received checks for as
    large an amount as $50 & $75!  But of course, its everyone's
    contribution, regardless of amount, that makes this work as well as
    it does.  I hope that NO ONE ever feels inadequate because they can't
    donate a large amount.  Its not the individual donations that matter
    in the long run, its what we all do together :^)
    
    You guys really help me keep some sanity in my life and you've helped
    restore my faith in human beings.  
    
    NOW - I don't want to wait another  SIX months for a FELINER party.
    I hope we'll have another one soon and I'll be happy to coordinate
    it if Marilyn would like a rest :^))))
    
    Nancy
    
    p.s. I considered reading the names of all those we were comemmorating
    but I KNEW I'd never make it through even the first few names without
    crying.  I always cry when I prepare the award to be mailed.  

    Thanks to Marilyn for organising another great feliners party!
    I had a great time - I get so  *LONELY* when I visit the
    USA on business. It's nice to have a great evening to look
    forward to!! I've had a great week - went out for a curry with
    Rumi (a feliner ) on Tuesday, went to vist Sandy Fraser (another
    feliner!!) on Wednesday, then the party Thursday! It's been a
    good week!!
    
    Priscilla is a wonderful lady and I'm glad I got to meet her. I
    collected up copies of all her leaflets so if any UK feliners
    want to see them ...
    
    I now have lots of rosettes to take home for the Oxford cat show!
    Thanks Cin! I also got two sparklers ;-)
    
    Thanks to FELINE, I've had a good trip!! Now I've just got to get home
    ... my suitcase is a bit full ....
    
    Hope to see you all again soon!
    
    Lisa.

    Re .14 - Just for you, I went to one of the women
    in the plant who brings in fortune cookies and picked
    one out just for you:
    
    "The current year will bring you much happiness"
    
    In fact, the cookie tasted so good, I'm going back
    for more!
    
    :-)
    
    Lynne

    I am so glad to hear that the party was such a success.  I am just
    sorry that I was unable to attend.  Due to a situation out of my
    control I wasn't there to share that special moment with all of
    you when the gifts and money were presented to Priscilla.
    
    Nancy offered to coordinate the next party - which I think is
    wonderful.  I have enjoyed doing it in the past and would consider
    doing it again...however, I don't want to be a 'hog'.
    
    Seeing as the get togethers are so successful perhaps every six months
    isn't enough...and we should have them quarterly.  I think it's not
    only a fun time for us all to get together and meet one another, share
    stories and pictures but to meet people like Priscilla who are so 
    dedicated.  The support from everyone is remarkable.
    
    I know some people - outside of Digital - who have heard of the Feliner
    notesfile.  I don't know how they know about it, but they do.  We must
    be a very strong force and because of the caring, giving and love we
    all have for animals - word spreads fast.
    
    Marilyn
    
    P.S.  Now, I want to know when someone is going to write an article
          about 'Feliners' in People Magazine.   ;*)
    

    I just want to clarify some addresses.
    
    Priscilla lives in Lunenburg, Mass and Pat's Shelter
    is currently in Fitchburg, Mass.  The plan is to
    move the shelter to Priscilla's property in Lunenburg
    hopefully this summer.   If anyone needs full addresses...
    let me know.
    
    The NEADS organizations is also colleting donations
    for the Pat Brody Memorial Fund.
    
    Sandy
    
    

    
    
    	OOps!  I thought the shelter was in Lancaster....even
    	though I *did* read the article about it last night!
    	Eesh! Talk about a short memory span!
    
    	JJ
    

    When moving day comes around be sure you let us know so we
    can help.  We'll have a great time.  I just LOVE any excuse to
    meet more kitties.
    

    re: moving Pat's shelter -
    
    
    Besides I have 5 carriers that will obviously be helpful for moving
    kitties.
    

    I'll make sure Priscilla puts you on the list.  I'm sure she
    can use all the help you can give.   5 carriers will be a
    great help!  
    
    Currently there are two houses for the cats.  I believe the
    plan is to move one of the houses and build a new one. So
    anyone wanting to volenteer time....let me know.
    
    I will continue to provide updates on the plans in the Pat Brody note.
                                                    
    Sandy

    
    	Sandy,
    
    	Let me know when the move will be happening.  I'll help
    	if I can too.  And we have 3 kitty carriers we could use.
    
    	JJ
    

    Reading this file makes me so sad and glad.
    
    I sure missed a great party from all the comments. Lisa got into
    the states and out and I didn't get a chance to say, HI, first
    time I missed since we had the first one two winters ago on a
    night that wasn't fit for man nor beast to have had their nose
    outside. Right California Dee?
    
    How wonderful for Nancy, after all the work of cordinating the SLM
    that she had the joy of presenting it in person and up close to
    Priscilla.  Did anyone take pictures?
    
    I agree that having an East Coast feliner dinner, quarterly would
     NOT be too often. Maybe we could coordinate it with the closing
    of the SLM and if anyone has some extra change in their pockets
    Nancy could have it right then and there. Anyone agree?
    
    Lisa when are you coming back again?  I didn't get a chance to show
    off Mr. Miyagi's pictures. (Thursday nights for me are really bad)
    
    
    Any chance of getting an article done on this event in one of the
    Digital news papers?
    
    Barbara & her 3M's
    
    

    Yes, a picture was taken (grimace) and no one told me that my hair
    looked abominable at the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Was it Lisa who took the Picture.  I would love a copy to give
    to Priscilla to put on the wall of the shelter. 
    
    Lisa...is this possible???
    
    Sandy

>    Yes, a picture was taken (grimace) and no one told me that my hair
>    looked abominable at the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
    Nancy,
    
    It looked fine to me. :-)
    
    Lori B.

    Let me know, too....I have 2 carriers!
    
    Lynne  
    

    Let us know about moving day as well... we have 5 carriers (two
    single-cat and three converted laundry baskets that can hold
    two friendly cats each).  We also have a cargo van that might
    come in handy 8-).
    
    Of course, with all these FELINErs doing the moving, I wonder how
    many cats will make it to their destination and how many will be,
    um, "appropriated" along the way? 8-) 8-) 8-)
    
    	Me:  ...uh, Tam?  I... er... kept a couple.  They just looked
             up at me and said "Daddy!" and I COULDN'T leave them
    	     behind!!!
    
       Tam:  ...er... oh... I... um... kept THREE.  I couldn't help
             it... they followed me home!
    
        Me:  Hmmm.... how much kitty litter do we have on hand?
    
    --jim
    

    I also hated to miss the fun last night - but parents unexpectedly
    showing up from across state abruptly changed my plans.  I'm expecially
    sorry to have missed the presentation...  I also like the idea of a 
    quarterly "do".  I will volunteer to help if needed, too. 
    
    And if (when?) the new house is built, count on me to contribute time and
    energy, and whatever skill I can muster (not a lot, but I surprize
    myself periodically).  Moving day, could even be fast, easy, and QUITE
    a party the way things are shaping up!
    
    Linda

    Yes, I took pics! Send mail to wessex::lisa if you want copies. I hope
    they come out - I had to put my camera through TWO X-ray devices going
    into the USA and then again coming out.
    
    Barbara, save the pics of Mr Miyagi for my next visit!
    
    Now all I've got to do is convince my manager that I need to visit the
    USA every 3 months instead of every 6!
    
    
    Lisa plus PR&F.
    

    re: .43 - LIsa, is this blackmail!  You're going to send this
    picture of me and my WILD hair to everyone!!  ;^)
    
    BTW - We almost went to cat #12 this weekend (before the kittens
    arrived) but I was saved when this woman and her son adopted the
    cat that stole my heart from Kitty Angels.  Whew!  

    Re: .44
    
    Which cat was that, Nancy?
    
    Linda

    Sorry I missed the fun, due to a fall I took last Tuesday, I was at the
    hospital Thursday night getting tests done and my arm is now in a
    sling.  (my cats still think it was funny I fell.)  I talked to
    Priscilla Saturday night.  She almost cried when she told me about the
    SLM.  Nancy had told how much was going to be given and I never let on
    to Priscilla it was coming.  She thought herself and the few volunteers
    that she has were the only ones interested in saving these poor babies.
    She is now looking forward to our help and a great friendship.

    RE:  28.  Thanks Lynne!  ;')  Let's hope so!!!  :').  I was a bit
    concerned...
    

    re: .45 - That was the longhair golden tabby and white female.  She
    needed a bath, deworming and a good diet but her beauty shown through
    all that.  She has the makings of a champion!
      Nancy DC

    Hi, 
      Please include me in the moving. I would love to help. 
    Sincerely,
    Denise