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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

3839.0. "*CORONATION ANNOUNCEMENT*" by OFFPLS::SPINGLER () Fri Jul 27 1990 18:26

    
    Drumroll Please....
    
    Princess Panther Jane Spingler is pleased to announce that she is now a
    fully fledged Princess.  No longer a P. I. T.  (Princess in training)
    
    The crowning moment occured on Monday nite.  Sigh, I'm sorry to say
    that it was all my doing too.  Sigh, you'd think I'd learn.
    
    Mummie and Daddie were down in the family room, and when bed time came
    around, we did the usual.  We called the kitty kids to go up to bed
    with us.  Well, Panther had been "helping" me with the laundry, and was
    curled up very happily in a round laundry basket full of clean sheets. 
    She wasn't going to budge.  I wanted to get both cat and laundry up the
    stairs, so, (silly me) I picked up the basket, containing the cat and
    started up the stairs.
    
    About half way up Panther gave me a look of utter approval, and started
    to smirk.  (As only a cat can!)  Right then and there the song "Pomp
    and Circumstance pops into my head.  Guess who put it there?!?  Yep,
    Panther Jane did.  (Cats are telepathic)
    
    So, recognising when I had been had, I hummed the tune in an appropriate
    dignified minor key, and did the hesitation step all the way up to the
    bedroom!!!!!!  (Two flights of stairs, for those not familiar with
    Panther's castle!)
    
    Well, when I reached the bedroom I put the basket down, cat and all, in
    her favorite place on the carpet, and Panther blinked her royal
    approval.  AND THEN SHE SENT ME BACK DOWN STAIRS TO GET HER, HER
    BEDTIME SNACK!!!!!  (Usually served in the kitchen just before we all go
    up to bed.)
    
    I have been informed (by Auntie Kate, HRH Pookie's Mom, who knows) that
    I will be required to perform the ceremony again, in front of an
    audience of invited guests, when Panther's Tiara arrives from the
    jewelers.  Sigh, I'm sure all her equestrian, bridge club, and Ma Jong
    friends will be invited.
    
    Maybe now she will put me on her payroll.  After all I am her chief
    servant, and personal maid.  Sigh
    
    Spot, Jerry (Daddie), WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!!!
    
    Feline HAD,
    
    Sue & HRH Panther Jane & Spot
                                                                 
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3839.1A word from the newly Crowned...OFFPLS::SPINGLERFri Jul 27 1990 18:3625
    
    Puuurrpppppp.....
    
    Dear Gentle Feliner Friends,
    
    All cats of refinement and genteel manners are invited to my
    coronation.  To take place at my castle in the kingdom of New
    Hampshire.  For those felines without transportation, please inform my
    social director, she will arrange for the limo to pick you up and
    return you to your home.
    
    This is of course a black tie affair.  Purrrpppp, Handsome boy kitty's
    in tuxedos are extra welcome!!! Purrppppp I digress.
    
    I wish to thank HRH The gentle Empress Pookie McCurdy.  Without her
    expert and refined guidance I would have never achieved my standing of
    Princess.  Purrppppsss, Gentle Empress, I remain forever in your debt.
    
    I will see all of my gentle guests at my castle on Friday, August three,
    1990 at 3:00.  Of course refreshments will be served.  
    
    Accepting Homage Hourly,
    
    HRH Panther Jane Spingler
    
3839.2Her Royal Highness would be good title!HSOMAI::CREBERFri Jul 27 1990 19:549
    Have you ever thought of turning this into a children's book?  You
    sparked my imagination!  I can't wait to see the pictures.
    
    regards,
    
    Lynne
    (mom to Telly and two children)
    
    
3839.3Hmmmmm... Yes Mummie you may write my MemoirsOFFPLS::SPINGLERFri Jul 27 1990 20:1416
    
    Lynne,
    
    Thanks!!  (I love the title,) Yes I have considered writing up
    "Panther's Story" as a childrens book.  I hope you are going to the
    East Coast Feliner's dinner.  I will have pictures of HRH P. J. with
    me.  She is all black, Siamese.  Very regal, and the apple of my eye!
    
    Panther will definately want a share of the Royalities :-)  Acutally,
    she may let me take a share of them.  (After all if it is Royal it is
    *MINE* Mummie.)
    
    Feline Literary,
    
    Sue & Panther & Spot
    (I only have furry kids.)
3839.4WMOIS::H_TAYLORBeing thin tastes GREAT!Mon Jul 30 1990 14:4910
    sue, that is adorable!  you've got QUITE the imagination.
    
    Silver, pita, tabitha, michaela, seasea, and sweetie would LOVE to come
    and join you!  Sweetie has his tuxedo from the cat show a few months
    ago and the girls all want to borrow my gowns!!
    
    sheesh!!  some cats! (-;
    
    Holly
    
3839.5Sign Here Mother.. AIMHI::MCCURDYMon Jul 30 1990 16:413
    Sue,,  er um.. Rumor has it.. that the " er um contract.. is being
    "er um written as we speak.... AJP ESQ is quite timely you know.
    Kate
3839.6Please RSVP for limo service...OFFPLS::SPINGLERMon Jul 30 1990 18:0122
    
    Holly,  Please let your refined felines know that the limo will pick
    them up at their door for the ceremonies on Friday.  They are all most
    welcome!!
    
    Kate,  Thanks, sigh, I had a feeling that something was up.  The phone
    bill to A. J. P. Esq was larger than normal.  Sigh, the worst part is
    that all of this was my fault.  Sigh, Where do I sign?
    
    Just to reassure all Coronation attendees, Jerry (Daddie) will be at
    home to assist in the actual Coronation, and act as bouncer.  (No
    shenanagans, *THIS MEANS YOU HAPPY & SPOT!*)
    
    Once the coronation has taken place, I expect that Panther list of
    Kitty Demands will lengthen.  She is already sending away for the
    Neiman Marcus CATelogue.  (I don't think I can afford a Kitty Princess,
    sigh (-;  )
    
    Feline Royalty is Expensive!
    
    Sue & Panther & Spot
    
3839.7CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313Tue Jul 31 1990 11:304
    Halie would like to know if she and the kittens may attend if they
    promise to behave.  She told me that she'd like to expose her
    babies to the refined side of life.
      Nancy DC
3839.8They can never learn too young!OFFPLS::SPINGLERTue Jul 31 1990 12:4813
    
    Purrrppp, Gentle Halie,
    
    Of course your kittens are welcome at my coronation.  Nanny Chequers
    will be on hand in the nursery.  (Nanny is the cat next door,  19 years
    young and still hunts in my back yard!) You should be able to enjoy
    yourself and not worry about the little ones.
    
    Please don't forget to bring Dundee with you!  I will have my social
    director send the Limo to pick up all of the Putiput cats of
    refinement!
    
    Purrrpppp HRH Panther Jane Spingler 
3839.9WMOIS::H_TAYLORBeing thin tastes GREAT!Tue Jul 31 1990 17:099
    Uh oh, no shenanigans!  Looks like we'll have to keep Pita and sweetie
    separated as well as keep them away from Spot and Happy !  hmm.. this
    is turning into QUITE the ordeal!
    
    Silver wants my purple gown, Michaela wants the peach.  Tabitha and
    Seasea BOTH want the pink one!  hmmm.. what am I going to do??
    
    Holly
    
3839.10Just dial 1-900-SUE-THEM!VAXWRK::SKALTSISDebTue Jul 31 1990 19:326
    When there is some arbitrary decision to be made, call the law firm
    that you *KNOW* can handle the job. The establishment of Pussycat,
    Pussycat, Pussycat, Pussycat, Pussycat, Pussycat, Pussycat & Pussycat,
    Esquires can help find an equitable $olution for any problem.

    Pip S. Pussycat, Esq.
3839.11HRH Panther Jane highly recommends the FIRMOFFPLS::SPINGLERTue Jul 31 1990 20:5719
    
    RE:  .9
    
    Holly, no problem, just buy another pink gown!!!  :-)
    
    Pip S. Pussycat, Esq,
    
    Of course the entire firm of Pussycat, Pussycat, Pussycat, etc is
    invited.  Argus J. & Kostas being Panther's "on retainer" attorneys.
    
    The Limo will of course have a fully stocked bar and h'ordovers, lest
    the Esquires get peckish en route!  It will also accomodate the entire
    firm.  (Spot especially asked for the criminal division to attend, -
    Kitty crime being her specialty!)  
    
    Feline Lawyers eat well!!
    
    Sue & Panther & Spot
                                                                     
3839.127 SUITES ,please..AIMHI::MCCURDYWed Aug 01 1990 16:467
    I also heard froma very reliable highly placed source that ARGUS 
    is also one of the "featured speakers" and that he and his 
    "learned colleagues" will be staying overnite".. at the Marroitt..
    T he only reason I know this.. is that HRH made their reservations
    and informed me.. that I should ask for a " more suitable line
    of credit.."that she make available for "guests"..
    Kate
3839.13Make that EIGHT suites, pleaseVAXWRK::SKALTSISDebWed Aug 01 1990 18:374
    The Lovely Pip will also be a featured speaker. She is running a
    graduate school for these distinguished felines.
    
    Deb
3839.14.. Putting on the RITZ..AIMHI::MCCURDYWed Aug 01 1990 19:324
    .. Er um.. now this is making more sense.. I did also hear
    froma highly placed source.. that she  will be holding
    " grad school at the RITZ ....".
    Kate
3839.15Now if Panther runs Seminars will I get PAID?OFFPLS::SPINGLERWed Aug 01 1990 20:3120
    
    Re:  Pip,
    
    Yes, she certainly is, Panther is putting up "select out of town and
    overseas guests" at the Merrimack Hilton.  And Mummie, could you please
    just leave the gold card at home, I will handle these details.  Sigh,
    I am sure the she is attending the seminar too.  This time as either an
    instructor or junior speaker.  (Source wasn't clear on that point.)
    
    And YES Argus, there will be refreshments served at the coronation
    also.  I'm going broke, the new KITTY CONTRACT arrived last nite with
    the PRINCESS updates, unlimited allowance and entertaining budget, she
    wants an increase in her clothing allowance and now wants a TRAVEL
    BUDGET and her own account at Crimson.  Sigh.  I think she wants to
    visit England and her "cousin" Liz.
    
    Feline Outta Control,
    
    Sue (The Broke) & Panther (The Princess) & Spot (The Peasant)
       
3839.16CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313Thu Aug 02 1990 12:154
    Bonnie and Bob have been telling me that they wish to attend the
    graduate school at the RITZ but if I know those two, they're just
    interested in the food!
      Nancy DC
3839.17CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313Thu Aug 02 1990 12:162
    Although Bob, aka the klutziest cat in the world, could sure use 
    some lessons in grace!
3839.18Wow is this cat thorough...OFFPLS::SPINGLERThu Aug 02 1990 13:5328
    
    Yes Nancy, Bob and Bonnie are signed up, see if you notice an
    improvement in either one of them after the weekend, and then let me
    know, maybe I can con Spot into going, she sure needs the lessons!
    
    You know, I didn't realise just how important this Coronation was to
    Panther until I was awakened at 6:00AM this morning.
    
    No, Not by a fuzzy face, or a deft paw.  But by a *STREET SWEEPER*!!!
    I didn't catch the full significance of this event until I got up and
    found Panther in the front window Supervising the work.
    
    I am sure that Panther called the town manager to arrange for the
    street to be cleaned.  I wonder if she is going to put down red
    carpeting too?  At this point I wouldn't be surprised.
    
    I guess this also explains the note my husband found in the mail box.
    	
    	"Mow your lawn by thursday midnight or pay the consequences."
    
    Hmmmmm.... I wonder who sent that?
    
    Feline Preperations are Quite Extensive,
    
    Sue & Princess Panther & Spot (Who needs lessons in deportment, grace, 
    				   Manners, speech, but who will not attend
    				   anything that looks like school!)
                       
3839.19CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313Fri Aug 03 1990 11:578
    Ms Bumpy-tail reminded us, in a very refined manner, that she is of
    royal blood herself (who am I to argue, we got her at age 2) and that
    she expects to receive an invitation to this event.  She's already
    dressed for the occasion in her black & white and expects us to
    "Handle" the details for her.  
    
    This message was delivered from her pillow this morning.
      Nancy DC and the putiput-delusions of grandeur-cattery
3839.20Purrrppp...All Cats of refinement are Welcome!OFFPLS::SPINGLERFri Aug 03 1990 13:1120
    
    Nancy,
    
    Of course Ms Bumpy-tail is genteely and cordially invited.  
    (As are all the cats of refinement of Putiput Cattery or any other
    Cattery of refined cats and expensive tastes.)
    
    Now that she has RSVP'd the Limo will be sure to pick her up.  
    Panther is most
    gratified that a cat of such refinement could fit the coronation into
    her social schedule.
    
    If Bumpy-tail wishes to wear her diamonds, well that would be most
    appropriate.  (Panther tells me that diamonds go very well with basic
    black.)  That must be why she is always stealing mine!
    
    Feline RSVP still accepted,
    
    Sue & Princess Panther & Spot
                      
3839.21FSHQA2::RKAGNOFri Aug 03 1990 13:149
    Well, since everyone who saw Kelsey's picture last night thinks he
    looks like a snob, he will expect an invitation to Panther's Royal
    Coronation.  Kate, he would be happy to escort Pookie, if she is
    looking for a date.  I am sure she has her choice of many suitors, and
    he is a bit young for her (only 2), but I think he could use a woman
    like Pookie to keep him in line and show him the ropes.
    
    T.K. said he would be happy to drive the limo!
    
3839.22I wonder who will get the bill!ICS::GERRYHome is where the Cat isFri Aug 03 1990 13:218
    Gee, I noticed a limo outside my house this morning....I wonder if the
    Cattyshack kids really think they're royalty.  
    
    Watch out Sue, I think my gang might be considering smashing the party!
    
    ;-)
    cin
    
3839.23ESCROW::COCHRANERack and RuneFri Aug 03 1990 13:2311
    Dream (aka "Mommy's Little Princess") would also like to be added
    to the list of distinguished guests for this royal event.  She,
    of course, will be in sparkling white attire, but prefers saffire
    and diamond studded neckware to highlight her blue eyes.  Mother, 
    through the providence of VISA, has kindly provided suitable
    jewelry for this event, and it should be arriving from Tiffany's
    shortly.
    
    Mary-Michael and the ever-elegant Dream (hmm, I think I saw
    the phone company pull up and I left this morning.  The repairman
    was carrying a red phone..... ;-)
3839.24FRAGLE::PELUSOPAINTS; color your corralFri Aug 03 1990 15:0110
    Nippa has mentioned to me that she would like to be added to the `list'
    for the event of the decade....although she has not decided whether 
    she'll be wearing black or white, she has `borrowed' my credit cards
    to purchase the proper accessories.
    
    
    Michele & Nippa (who is spending twice as much as I am making.....)
    
    
    	
3839.25Wow, I guess everyone is going...OFFPLS::SPINGLERFri Aug 03 1990 15:4318
    
    I'm sure Panther will be gratified at the large turnout.  Yes, i expect
    the bill for transportation alone for this little party will be
    astronimical!  (I hope she only plans to do this onec in her lifetime!)
    
    I can't wait to see the surcharge on my property tax for the street
    cleaning.  Sigh.
    
    I make it She spends it.  Sigh,  Party report will be posted on monday.
    
    Cin,  Hmmmm, I wonder which party the cattyshack kids were going to. 
    Upstairs or down stairs,  Hmmmm, I will find out when I get home. 
    Hmmmmmm
    
    Feline nervous on the "big day",
    
    Sue & Princess Panther & Spot
    
3839.26WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JOset home/cat_max=infinityFri Aug 03 1990 16:235
    Limoges has asked me to inquire as to the estimated arrival time
    of the lear jet??  She wants to make sure that she arrives on the
    east coast with plenty of time to "freshen up" before the big event.
    
    Jo
3839.27Daddy,lets Boogie,, er um can we Dance..AIMHI::MCCURDYFri Aug 03 1990 16:5515
    Hmm... well..  I heard from a well INFORMED source that Kelsey
    was "brunching" with HRH this morning....hmmm. and they were
    according to one other source.. Brunching at the SHERATON..!!!!
    .. Cin.. yes that was indeed a "LIMO" you saw.. I have it
    on good authority that this was the 1 st of many stops
    today at Cattyshack.. for the festivities.. I heard
    from very relaiable source that Stripees had requested
    an "early ride" so that him and his daughter could spend
    some time together prior to the festivities.. HRH,, and Princess
    Panther  have decided that Cattyshacks Precious Gem will
    be attending the coronation,, she is to be ESCORTED by her
    Father..As it was mutually agreed that Preschie is really
    still toooo young for a "real date".. if you will..
    (insert diginifid grin here..)
    Kate
3839.28I get it!ICS::GERRYHome is where the Cat isFri Aug 03 1990 17:067
    Kate,
    
    I'm sure that Stripees will take very good care of Preshie.  I'm sure
    he'll have no trouble warding off all the handsome suitors.
    
    cin
    
3839.29FSHQA2::RKAGNOFri Aug 03 1990 17:1710
    Hmm, the Sheraton, huh?  No wonder Kelsey had his nose in my purse last
    night!  I am very surprised that Pookie agreed to date a "minority
    breed", tee hee!!  I'm sure they are having lots of fun, and cleaning
    out the fish dishes at the buffet...
    
    Feline broke!
    
    --Roberta
    
     
3839.30ICS::GERRYHome is where the Cat isFri Aug 03 1990 17:455
    I'm surprised that Pookie agreed to going to the Sheraton....sounds a
    little "below" The Countess...unless it was the Tara, of course!
    
    cin
    
3839.31Daddy ,that Boy Kitty is mewing at me..kittyblush..AIMHI::MCCURDYFri Aug 03 1990 17:4623
    Cin.. I just see it all now.. Stripees looking so DEBONAIR in his
    Tux(with cape and top hat..) Preschie in her "party dress.. with her
    little mary-janes.. little ankle sox with lace trim... of course
    the risk we run here.. is Happy's influence.. if she had her
    way.. Preschie would be dressed in a low cut dress,, fishnets,
    spike 4 inch heels.. long bangly type  bracelets and BIG HOOP
    earrings..ofcourse if this were to happen. We would hear a  BIG
    THUD as HRH would faint for sure....
           Roberta..apparently this is also a business meeting as well..
          I heard tell you did not pay your "royalty fees upon
    returning home last nite from showing Kelseys pix at the party...
    TSK, TSK... Take it from one who knows... the penalty for
    that is  outrageous.. but for what it is worth..  HRH  has
    in the past not imposed the royalty fees on pixs I have
    shown to family members and "certain friends.." especially
    certain human friends who send home certain catnip mice,
    sparklers,, and a certain "baby  HRH has been raising
    as her own.. even though this Baby is really Happys baby.....
    So you may want to try for some "exemptions to this royalty
    rule.. But be careful.. all exemptions are throughly considered
    by the legendary Law Firm of Argus J Pussycat ESQ and his
    Seven Legal Partners..
    Kate
3839.32Daddy's Little Girl!ICS::GERRYHome is where the Cat isFri Aug 03 1990 17:508
    Kate,
    
    Preshie wouldn't dare wear a low cut dress and fishnet stockings to meet
    her daddy....you know how fathers are about these kind of things.  He
    would just send her back to her room to change into something more
    dignified, and make her take the make-up off her face!  
    
    cin             
3839.33Can I drive the Limo , daddy..AIMHI::MCCURDYFri Aug 03 1990 18:1617
    Cin.. Rumor has it .. they were meeting at the Sheraton Tara across
    from my house.HRH really likes it there,, the spa.. etc.. 
    Happy however was "Banned from the place".. something about
    cannonballing in the pool,, and chasing the "guards" arond
    with her slingshot.. While a   One Spots Spingler was
    er um.. using one of the suites..   under the guise
    of teaching Preschie her" numbers"( like in Preschool)..
    only it was more like"running numbers.."
     I can see that Now.. I can see her in her room "crying"
    her little eyes out.... saying Daddy is mad at me.. GEE..
    I wonder if I can return this to the kittystore.. for all
    my money back,, hmm.. I could use this money for kitty toys..
    I know,, I will ask Daddy to take me shopping for more
    toys ,, cuz I am sooooooo good.. purrrrr.. purrrrrrrr...purrr,
    whhops.. I should also remember to hide my  Black "silky and bra"...
    TEE-HEE..
    Kate
3839.34It's just the cmpany she keeps!OFFPLS::SPINGLERFri Aug 03 1990 19:1230
    
    Re:  .26
    
    Jo, 
    
    Not to worry, The limo arrived at your house to take Limoges to the
    airport right after you left for work.  limoges arrived in plenty of
    time to check into her suite at the Hilton for a catnap and to dress
    for the occasion.
    
    As it is now 3:08 EST the Coronation has begun.  My husband, Jerry who
    is at home today, called a litle while ago.  It seems that Princess
    Panther did have red carpetng installed on the driveway and front walk
    so that her guests would not soil their "dancing slippers."
    
    Cin, Kate, 
    
    Yes sad to say, Spots is on parole (for running Numbers) and has been
    banned for life from the Sheraton Tara.  Precious was not held
    responsible, thank heaves, she was treated as a minor juvenal offender
    and was released into HRH Pookie's custody.
    
    I am glad that Precious' daddy will be escorting her, I herd rumors
    about Spot and Happy getting one of their Lutenents(SP?) to do the 
    honors.  It should be an interesting party.
    
    Feline too broke to go home to witness the Ceremony,
    
    Sue & The newly crowned & Spots #12425 In NH State Penn!
     
3839.35 Royalties..?.. for tape..AIMHI::MCCURDYFri Aug 03 1990 19:247
     I am going to ask this question very carefully(ARGUS please be
    too busy to read this..) Er um.. are we going to be able to
    at least see this videotape , after of course we see hilites
    on the major TV stations tonite..?.. I was going ask why
    WE were not invited , after all we are the kitty parents..
    .. hmm
    Kate
3839.36Royalites, YOU BET! Damn that Argus!OFFPLS::SPINGLERFri Aug 03 1990 19:5219
    
    Hi Kate,
    
    I was hoping no one would ask this question.  Er...Ummmm you see,
    although the human press was invited, it seems that most Kitty parents
    do not have blue enough blood.  (Blush, blush, errr, ummm it seems that
    I was included in that group, my blood is pure red.)  So that Princess
    Panther Jane did not wish to offend any kitty parents, so she did not
    invite any to attend.  
    
    ER, ummmm yes there will be a screening of the video tape of the entire
    ceremony (excerpts on the news at 6:00 & 11:00) and er,,, ummm well, we
    will be asked to pay admission to view said tape.  er, ummm there will
    be a dress code also.  Sorry.
    
    Feline Excluded,
    
    Sue & Princess Panther & Spot(who wasn't invited either!)
    
3839.37A word from your Princess...OFFPLS::SPINGLERMon Aug 06 1990 14:0018
    
    Purrrppppp, Gentle Guests,
    
    We wish to thank you all for attending our Royal Coronation.  Without
    each and every one of you the occasion would have lacked a certain
    festivity.  I am so very and humbly grateful that all of you could fit
    my little occasion into your very busy social schedules.
    
    I hope all of you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did, and I also
    sincerely hope that the travel and hotel accomodations were
    satisfactory.
    
    Purrrpppp,  Thank you all again for finding the time to attend.
    
    Royally yours,
    
    Princess Panther Jane Spingler
                                                   
3839.38Less trouble than most Kitty Parties...OFFPLS::SPINGLERMon Aug 06 1990 15:0253
    
    Hi Everyone,
    
    As I promised, here is the "Party Report".  I know that Princess
    Panther didn't invite any HUMAN guests, (except, of course, the British
    Royal Family, they graciously declined) I had a spy.  Jerry, (Kitty
    Daddie) was working the party as doorman, and bouncer.  He looked most
    elegant in his tuxedo!
    
    The Coronation itself went off with out a hitch.  It was very dignified
    and regal.  The few words that HRH Pookie spoke were very fitting and
    all were suitably impressed.  (Princess Panther did not grant Argus J.
    equal time until later.  It turned out that that was a good strategy,
    because, though his words were pithy, he did manage to get in a little
    "commercial for the FIRM" before he was finished.)
    
    Spot and Happy were allowed entrance to the party after the Ceremony. 
    It was kind of Princess Panther to be so gracious but it almost proved
    to be unwise.  The "terrible twosome" had planned a "kitty nursery"
    break out.  I must say Hallie's kittens were better behaved than anyone
    would have imagined.  Spot was very dissappointed.  The little ones
    charmed everyone and ate a LOT.  They were returned to Nanny Chequers
    care without any major mishap.
    
    Happy did plan fireworks for the occasion, but setting them off indoors
    proved to be somewhat un-nerving.  The Merrimack fire department was
    very helpful, and Happy was sent home early in the limo, but it was
    under protest I assure you.  HRH was also seen to "give her a good one"
    on the top of her head to assist her "loading" into the back seat.
    
    Spot was somewhat subdued after Happy was sent home, and she too left
    early on her motorcycle. 
    
    The dancing went very well, Precious was adorable.  Escorted by her
    illustrious Father Stripees, she had her first formal dance with her
    dad.  It was very moving.  HRH, was very proud, as the little one
    (Precious) was on her very best manners.  She did, however offer to
    teach the assembled guests the "Latest in Break Dancing."  Stripees was
    game but the orchestra did not know any music that was suitable. 
    Princess Panther was releaved.
    
    The film crews from the three major networks captured the full pomp and
    dignity of the Coronation.  Did any one see their own cats on the late
    news?  They all looked so wonderful in their formal wear.  It was really
    quite a nice affair.
    
    Feline Party Reporter,
    
    Sue & Princess Panther (I get fined if I forget to use her title.)
    	& Spot - The first banished subject!  (Happy was the second)
     
                                                                    
    
3839.39Royalty is Royalty..AIMHI::MCCURDYMon Aug 06 1990 16:4411
    Sue, I also "heard" from someone in the "know" that SPOTS was trying
    to bribe her way in to the party( Happy had the ladder ready just
    incase),,by offering Princess Panther the combination to the
    safe.. where the tickets for CATS are being stored.. SHE did not
    want to see the play.. but she did want the "dinner tickets..".
    ARGUS,, thought the dinner tickets should have been his..
    (in lieu of his usual fee,, he was feeling very generous at that
    time , must have been the sight of all that food and kitties
    of refinement).. heh-heh..
    Kate
    
3839.40CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313Tue Aug 07 1990 12:024
    Well, I know that Bonnie was planning to crash the party on her
    motorcycle, but Bumpytail bribed Bob to "disable" the bike.  Don't
    tell Bonnie tho - she doesn't know what happened. 
      Nancy
3839.41Coronation at 3:00 Rally to follow?OFFPLS::SPINGLERTue Aug 07 1990 14:0920
    
    Re:  39
    
    Thanks Kate, Jerry has been looking for that ladder.  Now I can tell
    him to check the bushes under the back windows.  No wonder Jerry found
    kitty tracks in the workshop!
    
    Re:  40
    
    Nancy, Tell Bob and Bumpytail thankyou.  I'm sure the Princess would be
    very grateful if she knew.  I don't think I'll tell her.  :-)  Do you
    think Bonnie met all the other kitty's later at the Post Coronation
    Motorcycle Rally?  I think Spots just wanted some time with her own
    friends and an equal share of the party budget.  You should see the
    bill from Pa Pa Gino's for Pizza and Beer!
    
    Feline Glad that it is over!  (and I am broke!)
    
    Sue & Princess Panther & Spot - One hot MAMA!
    
3839.42CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313Tue Aug 07 1990 15:217
    re: .41  I suspect that Ms. Isis black-cat took Bonnie to the rally
    on her cycle later.  Isis has the good sense to know that its not
    worth crashing a royal affair.  Besides, Bumpy-tail would give her
    what-for when they got home.  Bumpys may be the matriarch, but she's
    still got a mean right hook - and Bob listens to her.  Bob outweighs
    Isis by a good 2 lbs.
      Nancy DC
3839.43Pizza HO!!!!AIMHI::MCCURDYTue Aug 07 1990 16:489
    Sue.. if  you think you are broke now.. er um.. I also "heard tell"
    that you can also expect another kitty-doozy of a bill from PIZZA HUT..
    According to my source.. "Aunt Joyce" is on Vacation this week..
    she needed it after making 36 pizzas.. (adult size) 50 personal
    pan  size..(baby kitty size for Hallies babies.. and other kitty babies
    to little hold those BIG PIZZA  SLICES in their paws). So
    the "bill" will be forthcoming.. as soon as she is back to work..
    heh-eh..
    Kate
3839.44PIZZA?...OH NO!!!OFFPLS::SPINGLERTue Aug 07 1990 21:1426
    
    Nancy, 
    
    A good right hook is always handy.  (Just ask HRH!  She can sling a
    mean paw!!)
    
    Kate,
    
    I hope "Aunt Joyce" is on vacation for a long time!!!  Like maybe, next
    year???  That is when I will catch up with Kitty bills, Street
    sweeping, red carpet rental, evening wear, kitter dinner catered by
    Nashua Fish Market, bills from Argus J.  I think I'll be calling the
    MONEY STORE soon!!
    
    I must say it was nice of Spot to order pizza in sizes that would fit
    individual cats.  She is not usually so thoughtfull, (I've got mine,
    you'll just have to cope if you don't want me to eat YOURS too!!!)
    
    Sigh,
    
    Feline DEEPLY in debt, (Anyone wanna Princess, Cheep?)
    
    Sue & Princess Panther (Who really isn't moving out)
    	& Spot              But I may trade her in on a stuffed model ;-)
    
                                                                         
3839.45The Pussycats had a good time...VAXWRK::SKALTSISDebMon Aug 13 1990 21:1515
    The law firm of  Pussycat, Pussycat, Pussycat, Pussycat, Pussycat,
    Pussycat, Pussycat & Pussycat Esquires wish to extend their thanks for a
    wonderful event. They made many new clients and were especially
    pleased to meet Limoges, whom they can tell just from her name is
    partner material. In fact, she is going to set up a west coast office!

    This thank you note from the Pussycats is a bit late, but I should note
    that they got so much new business at the coronation that they decided
    to hold a woods meeting for the entire week (Thanks to HRH for making
    thi$ po$$ible).

    By the way, Argus was easy to spot in the videotape; he was the only
    speaker that went to the podium wearing a lobster bib...

    Deb 
3839.46Glad to help the firm, now PAY UP!OFFPLS::SPINGLERMon Aug 13 1990 21:4117
    
    Purrrppppp,  
    
    We wish to thank the firm of Pussycat, et al. for their gracious
    attendance.  We also want to know, where our royalty check is for all
    the new business that the Coronation brought in.
    
    RRRrrrreallly Argus, you should know better than to be late with a
    Kitty payment to one of your best clients!  (Do check your invitation,
    it does clearly state the terms of payment for any new clients to the
    firm that were on the guest list.)
    
    Royally awaiting our just desserts,
    
    Princess Panther Jane Spingler
    
                                    
3839.47She can start by representing LaciWR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JOset home/cat_max=infinityMon Aug 13 1990 22:156
    I had a feeling that something was up with Limoges.  I had noticed
    that the kids had been spending more and more time with the nanny
    lately.  I suppose this explains the need to install a private line
    in the birthing cage.  
    
    Jo
3839.48Minus the bond posted for a "Spots Springler", of courseVAXWRK::SKALTSISDebMon Aug 13 1990 23:177
    According to the Chief Financial Officer and Head Pussycat, The Lovely
    Pip, Princess Panther should check her bank statement. The Pussycat
    firm direct deposited the royalties into a high yield CD. Mailing the
    check could take one or two days and Pip would hate for a client to
    lose a cent of interest.

    Deb
3839.49The Pussycats are socially responsible...VAXWRK::SKALTSISDebTue Aug 14 1990 00:087
    Jo,
    
    The Laci case is the first one Limoges is working on, and is doing it
    on a pro bono basis. Her east coast partners are all donating their
    time to help.
    
    Deb
3839.50Royal Retraction...News at 11:00OFFPLS::SPINGLERTue Aug 14 1990 12:3321
    
    Re. 48  
    
    Purrpppp, My humble royal apologies, I should have known that the
    "firm" wouldn't let me down.   P. S. Please do not take Spots bail
    money out of my account.  In financial matters it is everycat for
    herself.  
    
    Purrrpppp, Gentle Aunt Jo,
    
    Please allow me to donate all of the necessary phone time for the
    "firm" to apprehend the sub-animal that hurt Laci. GRRRRRRRR, we are
    hoping and praying for her recovery. 
    
    Then of course there is Guido the Doberman, if necessary..... (He is
    willing to donate his services as body guard and hit man.)
    
    Purrrpppppppp,
    
    Princess Panther Jane
                         
3839.51TRES CHIC...AIMHI::MCCURDYTue Aug 14 1990 16:4010
    Yes,, HRH is quite generous.. She would like to second Princess
    Panther Janes request regarding "monetary assistance for Bail.."
     for one Happy- Hour McCurdy.. that should be my mummys
    responsbility..after all all "monetary issues for care et all
    are the sole responsiblity of the the kitty parent.. pointer
    to HRH'S contract.. draft 2x2x2x.. Argus J Pussycat ESQ.
    dated: after lunch..
    Yes .. indeedy that lobster bib was adorable.. white velvet
    with what I think was red satin trim.. heh-heh..
    Kate