Conference misery::feline_v1

    Oh yeah, I vote for chinese!
    
    HOlly
    

    Holly,
    
    Sounds like great fun!!  Or should I say a Purrrr-fect idea!!
    
    So, when??
    
    cin
    

    Me too!  Any night but Wednesday.
    
    Marion

    
    Ya, that does sound like a good idea!  I would love to meet many of
    you fellow feline lovers.
    
    When and where????
    
    Erin

    Ya, me too!
    
    Holly, you're so brave to volunteer to organize this...
    
    Mary
    

    Sounds wonderful!
    
    The Ming Garden is nice and has large round tables in the back which
    can seat 10 or so.  Hint, hint.  ;-)
    
    Karen, Tristan and Tenzing.

    I am going to be in Virginia in August for a few days (combining
    a cat show with a mini vacation).  Anyone want to get together in
    Virginia.  I am coming all the way from California, it would be
    fun to meet some fellow noters.
    
    Jo
    

    Hi Jo,
    
    What date are you going to be in Virginia??  Remember...my sister
    lives there and I would love to meet you and your kitties in person.
    Who are you bringing?
    
    I'm serious about this, although I will have to do a thorough run
    down on my budget first.
    
    Send me mail...
    
    
    Oh and Holly - a party sounds like a wonderful idea!  Where is the
    majority of then noters from?  Perhaps we can all meet somewhere
    in Marlboro (is that too far??).  The Fortune Garden has great Chinese
    food!
    
    /Roberta
    

    Count me in.  Chinese is fine with me.  
    
    Bernice
    Mother_of_Trouble
    

    Portia and Oscar told me that I can attend as long as I bring some
    Fortune Cookies home for them.
    
    I'd love to attend.
    
    	-Nancy

    .. a  REAL PARTY...!!!!!! YIPPEEEEEE.. i would also like to attend
    regards
    kate

    I sure would like to go to the P A R T Y  Just let me know when
    Also would be more than happy to help in coordination.
    
    

    Sounds great.
    

    Ok, I got a date and a room.  Here are the details.
    
    Where:  Chopsticks restaurant, Leominster, MA.
    When:  August 12th.  6:30 dinner till whenever.
    What to bring: KITTY PICTURES!!!!              
                                                   
    Please RSVP to me by August 5th if you are coming and whether you
    will be there for dinner or not.  
    
    Sounds like fun.
    
    Holly
       

        Holly,
    
    	We would love to go to the party!!
    
    	T.K. and Bandit
    
    	P.S.  Mom probably can't go but she'll let you know!

    MEWOWRRRR.....We'll let Mom go, as long as she brings our pictures
    and brings us home some chicken and cashews - spicey!!
    
    Niniane and Charm (Siamese fire eaters)

    I just talked to the manager of chopsticks.  I can take reservations
    until Wednesday, August 10.
    
    Holly
    

    I was just informed that I goofed.  I forgot that I was going to
    go see CATS on August 12th.  Let's make it Thursday August 11th
    instead.  
    
    Sorry about that.
    
    Holly
    

    I think a work night isn't as good for a lot of people as a friday.
    Besides, I play a FRP every thursday night and can't make it.  Wah.

    Karen, Tristan and Tenzing.

Either date is ok with me
    

    Thursday is not good for me, but don't let that stop you.
    
    Marion

    Ok, then let's make Saturday the thirteenth.  How's that?  Or Friday
    the 26th.  
    
    Holly
    

    Friday the 26th would be much better for Mom.  She can't make it
    on the 13th and we want everyone to see our pretty pictures!
    
    Niniane and Charm

    Friday August 26th sounds the best for me...
    
    Linda & Asia

    Sounds great to me.  The 26th at Chopsticks in Leominster right?
    

    Ok then, the 26th it is.  That way nobody has the excuse that they
    are going to the CATS play and nobody is going to a cat show the
    next day. :-)
    
    RSVP to me by August 24th if you are going to go for dinner.
    
    Don't forget the kitty pictures.
    
    Holly, tabby, silver, snooks, and micki
    

    Holly, I saw CATS in Boston a couple of years ago.  Would love
    to see it again.  Where is it playing?
    
    Thanks,
    Nan

    Hi Nan,
    
    CATS in playing at the Schubert (sp?) theatre.  See note #1562 for
    more details.
    
    Holly
    

    August 26 is fine for me!
    
    Marion
    

    The 26th sounds good for me.  Now, I just need to OK the date with
    Portia and Oscar.  	
    
    	-Nancy
    
 

    You have got to be kidding! This is too good to be true!
    
    A kitty dinner at Chopsticks! I would love to go and finally meet
    all of you!
    
    There is nothing my guys love more than Chopsticks leftovers.
    (Annie Baloney will be especially pleased.)
    
    After dinner, if anyone's up to it, I believe they have a comedy
    show across the street at Pancho Villa on Friday and Saturday nights...
    
                        *nudge*nudge*wink*wink*
    
    
    Denise
    

    > A kitty dinner at Chopsticks!
    
    So *this* is how those horrible rumors get started!!
    
    Edd (who_could_bring_some_of_his_home_grown_Thai_"Peppers_From_Hell"_
         for_the_more_adventurous_eaters_amongst_us)

    I know many of you will find it real hard to feel sorry for me,
    but I'll be in London on the 26th.  DRAT!
    
    Mary

    Mary,
    
    If you're too upset at the thought of missing the party, I'll go
    to London in your place.
    
    It's the least I could do!
    
    	-Nancy

Hi -- I want to attend by I have an appointment and wouldn't be able to
make it until 8:30 -- do think you will still be there -- or if you plan
to go over to Comedy Act, I could meet you there.

Oh what fun!!

    Sounds like great fun.  Count me in.

    Hey mary,
    
    If you would like, why don't you send me some pictures of you and
    your little purr pots.  That way we can all see them at once. 
    
    Anyone else from across the country or across the water, feel free
    to do the same.  Or even if you just can't make it on that day,
    send me the pictures anyway.  My Mailstop is VRO3-3/B6.  I'll 
    make sure I bring them to the party.            
                      
    
    Holly
    

    Oh, what a good idea!  I'll get some of their best shots together
    and send them to you.
    
    Maybe the UK contingent can have high tea and I can go to that one!
    
    Mary
    

    
    
    August 26th????  That's a date I can make!  If you bring the "peppers
    from hell" I'll definitly be interested in those!  There is nothing
    like a good HOT pepper (except a cold beer to wash it down with   ;^>)
    
    Katie
    

    Well I'm going to miss out on this party I can see.  Closest I can
    get is Washington D.C. August 18th through 22nd.  My 15 year high
    school reunion is August 21st.  If there are any noters living in
    the Laurel, Maryland - Columbia, Maryland area let me know.  Maybe
    we can get together.
    
    Jan

    I live in Annapolis, MD! Are you coming down for the cat show in
    Alexandria? (Is it that weekend?)
    
    As far as I know, I'll be in town that weekend -- I'll meet you!
    (I only live about 20 minutes from Laurel)
    
    Cheryl

    How about two weekends from this coming one???
    
    I'm psyched!
    

    
    
    	Well, it seems from reading this that a number of people can
    not make it on the 26th.  I can't because I have a wedding rehersal
    to go to, AND, it really is too far to travel.  So, I propose that
    we set up another date for those who can't make it on the 26th.
    
    	If you are interested in going to the Hunan Gardens in Billerica
    MA (near Lowell) on friday, September 8th, please send me mail.
    If there is enough interest, I will make the reservations.
    
        DO NOT REPLY to this note, send me mail or else I won't be able
    to keep an accurate count.
    
    	Karen

    I would love to go.  One extremely important question; where is
    Chopsticks??? I live in Hudson and have no idea how to get there.
    I don't have a kitty living with me right now, but do visit my kitties
    that live with my Mom.  I have a Chocolate point Siamese who will
    be 11 years September 5.  Her name is Pina Colada.  and her little
    cohort in crime is Tigger a tiger point siamese.
    

    Chopsticks is in Leominster, MA, just off rt 2 in the Searstown
    Mall.  If people need more explicit directions hopefully someone
    with a better sense of direction than I can provide them.  This
    is great!  I'll be there with tons of pics of Tenzing and Tristan!
    
    Karen.

    Well, I think I can make it to Chopsticks on the 26th.  Thing is,
    I would rather carpool with someone since I do not know that area
    at all.
    
    I live in Grafton, MA.  Anyone from the Framingham/Marlboro/Westoboro
    area interested in forming a carpool?
    
    /Roberta
    

     ... oh DRAT.. I will not be able to make it that day/ evening....
     and MOI does so enjoy Chinese food,, perhaps another time....
    enjoy everyone... enjoy ..... will someone please have a  BLUE
    HAWAII  for me....
    regards
    Kate

    Re: Hunan Garden on Friday September 8th.
    
    What year?  This year September 8th is on a Thursday.

    
    Re : September 8th,
    
    	Make that September 9th.  I goofed (looked at july).
    
    	So far I haven't gotten any responses.  If people would
    	prefer the Hunan Gardens in Merrimack NH instead, please
    	say so.
    
    	Karen

    Don't know if I can make it the 26th - I may have to go to D.C.
    But for those of you who haven't been to Chopsticks, the food is
    great.  If I am in town, what's the deadline for reservations? 
    And may I bring my parakeet-owning daughter?  She used to have a
    cat before she got married and moved out.  (Now I have two!)
    
    Karen
    

    Re:  .42
    
    Cheryl,
    
    Plans for Laurel are getting a little shakey.  Dave won't be able
    to go with me now (we were going to use his frequent flyer miles
    to get me there).  I may still be going but I have to start planning
    all over again.  In any case, I don't think I'm going to have my
    own transportation.  I may be depending on friends who live in 
    Columbia, MD to get places.
    
    I really would like an opportunity to meet you.  Maybe this will
    all work out.  I have to start making calls today to see if I
    can get all the details pinned down.  Will let you know what
    happens.
    
    Jan
       
    P.S.  I didn't know about the cat show.  I'm going for my 15 year
          high school reunion on Sunday, August 21st.

Okay guys, sharpen up those pencils . . .
    
    I assume most of you are located east of Lemonmonster, so all you
    really have to do is get onto Rt. 2 WEST.
    Right after the Fort Devens exit you should start seeing signs for
    Leominster. You want your SECOND Leominster exit - not the "Mechanic
    Street" exit, but the next one that says "Rt. 190". There will also
    be a small blue sign that says "shopping center next exit" - this
    is the one you want.
    Head straight down the ramp. You will see a big Searstwon Mall sign,
    and turn right here (just before the credit union).
    Follow this teeny twisty road straight down through the parking
    lots (passing Sears), bearing left.
    Chopsticks will be on your left. You can't miss it (unless you drive
    like me).
    
                      **** SEE YOU THERE!!  ****
    
    P.S. 
          I believe I can handle that Blue Hawaii for you Kate ;^)
    
    
    Denise
    

    After driving home yesterday, I realized that if any of you drive
    like me, those directions could be slightly confusing.
    
    Let me clarify:
    
    When you take the exit for Rt. 190S, just take that 1st exit off
    Rt. 2 - DO NOT GO ONTO 190S! Just head straight down that ramp 
    (you will go under a sign for "Mechanic Street"). Just head straight 
    until you see the Searstown Mall sign and the Credit Union.
    
    Also, when you get into the mall lot, head STRAIGHT past Sears,
    keeping Sears on your left, and the Sears Auto Center on you right.
    If you just go straight through the stop signs you should have no
    problems.
    
    D.
              

         So when is it?  I'm confused......If it is on the 26th, how
    late will you be there?  I work second shift, and would not be
    there till around midnight. Would anyone be there? I'd sure love
    to meet ya'll.
                                   Denise

    Ok, here's a list of people going so far.
    
    JAWS::COTE		!ED
    IAMOK::GERRY	!CIN
    SWSNOD::DALY	!MARION
    USMRM2::ESILVA	!ERIN
    STAR::BARTH		!KAREN
    SWAT::COCHRANE	!MARY-MICHAEL
    FSHQOA::RWAXMAN	!ROBERTA
    FREKE::WARD		!BERNICE
    WITNES::MACONE	!NANCY
    REGENT::MICHAELSON	!JULIA
    VIDEO::TEBAY	!SUZIE
    SKETCH::BASSET	!LINDA
    RAINBW::PERRY	!DENISE
    CLEVER::SULLIVAN	!EILEEN
    ACTVAX::SCHWINDT	!KATIE
    PIPA::SECMAIL	!
    GEMVAX::ROY		!MAUREEN
    IAMOK::HTAYLOR	!HOLLY
    
    
    HOLLY
    
    
    
    

    Just *me* and 17 women???
    
    Oh my...
    
    Edd

    OK, Edd, wipe that smile off your face..............Too bad I gotta
    miss this!!
    
    Mary

    Gee Ed, unless we hear from Gary Mason and his wife, you're the
    only one!  You should feel honored to be with such a crowd of BEAUTIFUL
    ladys! :-)
    
    Holly
    

    If we get too rowdy or want to go someplace after dinner, I hereby
    offer my house which is only about 6 blocks away from Chopsticks.
    
    My cats also say welcome. (Punky said " A whole bunch of people
    who love cats? I would love for them to come. Finally enough
    petting!")
                                       

Could we verify the date & time?  Is it August 26 or Sept.?

Thanks - I looked at the complete notes attached but still confused.                                       

    It is August 26th at 6:30 til whenever we get thrown out!
    
    Holly
    

    I would like to make a suggestion to everyone coming to the party
    and bring kitty pictures.  Put the pictures in an envelope and on
    the envelope wrote your name, the names and colors of the kitties
    (easier to identify the kitties) and your node name and personal
    name (sometimes makes it easier to identify you).  You may even
    want to put the name of the kitty on the back of his/her picture.
    
    Holly
    

    Gee, was that a PERSONAL invitation?  Actually, we are still trying
    to straighten out another scheduled(?) engagement, which is why
    we haven't signed up. We'd like to.
    
    We LOVE Chinese (Chop... is supposed to be great), and Ed(d) appears
    to be in real trouble here, so I will rush to an answer on the other
    thing and let you know.
    
    Gary

    Edd in real trouble???  NNNNAAAAWWWWW!!!!!  He's pretty GD lucky
    if you ask me...  Holly's right, in the company of such Beautiful
    women, what guy could go wrong?   ;^>
    
    Katie

    
    Unless there is dancing, then you'd get one heck of a workout Edd!
    
    Katie
    

    >...in the company of beautifil women, what guy could go wrong?
    
    
    
    Puuuuuuurrrr-rrrrrr-rrrrrr-rrrrrrr-rrrrrrr.....
    
    ;^)
    
    Edd

    I am pleased to announce that Janet and I will be there representing
    Max, Lucy, and Emma.
    
    Gary

    grrrr.....

    Don't worry Edd, there's still 18 ladies to 2 guys!  Sounds like
    fun; I sure can't wait (I'm dying for Chinese food too and Chopsticks
    is one of the best places around here!)

    That's only *9* a piece!!
    
    ;^)
    
    Edd

    Edd,
    
    That's only 9 apiece if Janet doesn't mind sharing her husband.
    
    Otherwise. . .

    If I come I'll probably bring my Hubby.  He'll probably be more
    psyched about coming if I tell him the odds!!! ;-)
    
    tee hee
    cin...who hopes to be able to make it.
    

I'll lower the odds at bit too, Ed -- my husband and I will probably attend
but won't be able to make it much before 9:00.  So have fun.

    

    I would very much love to attend the party.  I shall try to
    convince my wife that it is a must attend social cat event
    of the year.  ;-) ;-)
        Ken

    Ken,
    You also need to et permission from Edd to attend.  As it is, he
    thinks the 17:1 F/M ratio is too low.
    
    	-Nancy

    Permission granted.
    
    ;^)
    
    Edd

    Is the party still on for this Friday, 6:30p at Chopsticks in
    Leominster?  What is the name of the party?
    
    See ya there!
    Linda

    > pointy ears and whiskers....
    
    Hey!! I shave!!
    
    Edd

    Edd,
    Ya can't shave off pointy ears and long pointy tail!! ;-)
    
    I wasn't able to get the written permission to go to the party
    or any other kind of permission for that matter.  Soooooo
    you're on your own Edd!  I'll try again next time!!
          Ken

    
    Edd Spock, eh.....  
    
    Better yet, Edd Spock with a long pointy tail....   interesting...
    ;^>
    
    Unfortunatly, I had long standing plans that I forgot about until
    I was reminded yesterday and will unable to attend this function
    :^< - So it's Edd and 14, instead of 15 women...
    
    
    Katie
    

    ...which leaves me with all these hot peppers and nobody to share
    them with.
    
    Uh, where do we meet? Is there a lounge or something??
    
    Edd

    Ok, go to the guy at the counter at the front desk and ask for the
    DIGITAL party.  They'll point out where we are.  
    
    Chopsticks called me today and asked if we could switch till 7:00.
     I told them there would be no problem.  Sorry about the inconvenience.
     See you then.
    
    Holly
    

    I will help on the red peppers !
    

    
    NO PEPPERS FROM HELL!?!?!?!?!?  Now I'm really bummed out!
    
    Sigh....  why can't you be at two places at the same time.  Whicket
    and Dazdee are a little ticked off too.  They had to pose for those
    pictures for nothing!
    
    Katie
    

    Well, gheesh, I had one hell of a time Friday night!!
    
    Good people, food (including the infamous 'Peppers Fron Hell'),
    drink and lotsa cat-versation...
    
    ...nice to be able to put faces to NODE::NAMES now.... and even
    nicer to put furfaces to CAT::NAMES!! Musta been close to 150-200
    cat pix floating around...
    
    Next time, let's bring the cats!!  ;^)
    
    Thanks to all who attended and to those who wanted to...
    
    Edd

    Me too!  But Edd, I don't think I'll bring my cats to chopsticks!
    
    I can see it now!
    
    "AH!  Kitty cats!  We searve em up good!" :-)
    
    It was nice to put names to faces and kitty names to pictures. 
    We'll have to do it again soon.
    
    Holly
    

    
    
    Yes - soon!  I'd bring my kitties, except getting them into the
    car can be hazardous to my health....  It's been known to draw
    blood occasionally.
    
    I'm sorry I had to miss it, but I'm glad everyone had a good time!
    
    Katie
    

    Thanks to Holly for setting this party up!  I had a wonderful time
    as well.  It was good to meet some of you and be able to put names
    and faces together.
    
    Let's do it again, soon!!
    
    Roslyn minus Esco and Brandy
    
    P.S. The kids thought the "kittie" bag was tasty

    
    	A few weeks ago I put in a note suggesting another feline
    	get together for those who couldn't make the other one.
    	Well interest was pretty lacking since I picked a day so
    	close to the other one.  So, I'm going to try again.
    
    	How bout another Feline Party in Merrimack NH at the Hunan
    	Gardens Chinese Restaurant.   I won't pick a day yet but
    	we'll shoot for late September or early October.  For now,
    	I just need to know who would be interested in attending.
    
    	So, send me mail (DON'T REPLY TO THIS NOTE) if you are
    	interested and I will put everyone on a distribution
    	list.  In the middle of September we can pick a day.
    
    	Hows that??
    
    	Karen