this is uncle jerry. he's mom's brother...the ABSOLUTE BEST BROTHER anyone could ever want!
Saturday, August 25, 2007
photo hunter - happy
this is uncle jerry. he's mom's brother...the ABSOLUTE BEST BROTHER anyone could ever want!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Ben's responses to the Middle Name Meme
When we started this meme 2 weeks ago, I thought I wouldn't be able to do it. The two Zs are sort of daunting. However, being the fuzzy mancat that I am, I decided to accept the challenge that was given to us by Lucy on the blog that she shares with Bounce and Trixie.
First the rules:
1. Post the rules before you give the facts.
2. List one fact that is somehow relevant to you and your life for each letter of your middle name. If you don’t have a middle name, use the middle name you would have liked to have had.
3. When you are tagged you need to write your post using your middle name and facts about it.
4. At the end of your post, choose one cat to tag for each letter of your middle name. Be sure to let each cat know she/he has been tagged. (It's ok if you don't do this...tag who you want to tag!)
My middle name is FUZZ.
F = Fun, funny, friendly, fuzzy (of course), faithful. I'm a happy guy...a good sense of humor, glad to meet new people, loyal...
U = Understanding. This is a requirement with a kitten in the house! It wasn't all that long ago that I was a youngster, and I do understand Lucy's need to chase, bite, rassle (what? wrestle? big deal!), and cuddle.
Z = Zippy. Mom's featured some pictures of me on widebody Wednesday. Even though I'm a full-figured gentleman, I can be very fast. Pull out the sucky monster? I'm GONE...so fast I'm just a blur.
Z = Zzzzzzz. Oh yes, I love my naps. There are several varieties of Zzzzz, and I am well-versed in each of them: Sleep, nap, doze, snooze, veg, rest. Zzzzz by any other name ... mol (that's the "F" in me)
That's my meme! Is there anyone who hasn't played?
I think that Faz was so busy in space that she might not have had a chance: Faz, now's your chance to give us some info about your middle name!
First the rules:
1. Post the rules before you give the facts.
2. List one fact that is somehow relevant to you and your life for each letter of your middle name. If you don’t have a middle name, use the middle name you would have liked to have had.
3. When you are tagged you need to write your post using your middle name and facts about it.
4. At the end of your post, choose one cat to tag for each letter of your middle name. Be sure to let each cat know she/he has been tagged. (It's ok if you don't do this...tag who you want to tag!)
My middle name is FUZZ.
F = Fun, funny, friendly, fuzzy (of course), faithful. I'm a happy guy...a good sense of humor, glad to meet new people, loyal...
U = Understanding. This is a requirement with a kitten in the house! It wasn't all that long ago that I was a youngster, and I do understand Lucy's need to chase, bite, rassle (what? wrestle? big deal!), and cuddle.
Z = Zippy. Mom's featured some pictures of me on widebody Wednesday. Even though I'm a full-figured gentleman, I can be very fast. Pull out the sucky monster? I'm GONE...so fast I'm just a blur.
Z = Zzzzzzz. Oh yes, I love my naps. There are several varieties of Zzzzz, and I am well-versed in each of them: Sleep, nap, doze, snooze, veg, rest. Zzzzz by any other name ... mol (that's the "F" in me)
That's my meme! Is there anyone who hasn't played?
I think that Faz was so busy in space that she might not have had a chance: Faz, now's your chance to give us some info about your middle name!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
thursday thirteen
Lucy: i like to play:
1. cloth and felt mousies
2. the white furry mouse. i carry it around in my mouth. i've done a little surgery (daisy, you're such a good role model), and removed all the innards.
3. ben's tail. he doesn't mind too much
4. ben. i pounce on him and we rassle! (what? oh. you don't spell rassle that way? wrestle? big deal. i LIKE rassle)
5. temptation chase. a bed time, mom tosses a small handful of temptations onto the floor and i hunt them down. yum!
6. whirly bird. i've already chomped one feather set and am half through the second. ben's a big scaredy cat. I think the whirly bird is the BEST
7. mom
8. her fingers
9. her arms
10. her toes
11. her heels
12. her shins
13. i'd like to play with new baby squillion (thanks cousin dmm's mom! she looks just like ME!) but mom won't let me.
what do you like to play with?
1. cloth and felt mousies
2. the white furry mouse. i carry it around in my mouth. i've done a little surgery (daisy, you're such a good role model), and removed all the innards.
3. ben's tail. he doesn't mind too much
4. ben. i pounce on him and we rassle! (what? oh. you don't spell rassle that way? wrestle? big deal. i LIKE rassle)
5. temptation chase. a bed time, mom tosses a small handful of temptations onto the floor and i hunt them down. yum!
6. whirly bird. i've already chomped one feather set and am half through the second. ben's a big scaredy cat. I think the whirly bird is the BEST
7. mom
8. her fingers
9. her arms
10. her toes
11. her heels
12. her shins
13. i'd like to play with new baby squillion (thanks cousin dmm's mom! she looks just like ME!) but mom won't let me.
what do you like to play with?
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
the family reunion is done...until next time!
this reunion was so much fun! did every kitty have good and safe travel home?
what was your favorite event or activity?
ben: i loved the cruise on the Lady Washington (until I dropped mom's camera)
lucy: i liked the bellhop (what? i'm not supposed to talk about that? ok...) i had lots of fun at the beach barbecue! smores and wave chasing!
both: and seeing all of our friends and family!
what was your favorite event or activity?
ben: i loved the cruise on the Lady Washington (until I dropped mom's camera)
lucy: i liked the bellhop (what? i'm not supposed to talk about that? ok...) i had lots of fun at the beach barbecue! smores and wave chasing!
both: and seeing all of our friends and family!
Sunday August 19, 2007
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Brunch at the Space Needle in their revolving restaurant. We take an elevator to reach the restaurant.
We've reserved the entire restaurant, so there's no need to rush. It makes a full revolution every hour...and the view is incredible! Let's enjoy one another's company.
12:30 pm until your departure
With new and old friends, visit any one or several of the following local attractions:
Pike Place Market
home of the famous fish market, and other fresh foods, herbs, flowers, and Pacific Northwest goods.Nordstrom - the original flagship store
REI - the huge store of this Seattle-based retailer
XXX Rootbeer - the last of the rootbeer drive-ins...in the Country!
The Hospitality Suite remains open!
It's been arranged with the hotel that your luggage will be packed for you and taken to the airport so that you can participate in activities without worrying about check-out times.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Family Reunion Activities for today
The Sweet 16s Family Reunion got off to a great start last night! The hotel is worthy of its 5-star rating. It's been great to see you! Please join us for today's activities. I've posted them here, too. There are lots of places to go (click the links), things to do, and time to spend with your friends and family (see the hospitality suite).
Breakfast: On your own
11:00 am - 2:30 pm Picnic and beach walk on Alki Beach with view of downtown Seattle.
Talk, eat, take pictures, and walk the beach to see tidal pools, sand sculpture, and the Alki Point Lighthouse (open for tours). 
Watch the ferries enter and exit Elliott Bay as they transport passengers around Puget Sound and out to the San Juan Islands.
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Walk the plank to take a cruise on the Lady Washington.
Tour Puget Sound aboard a faithful reproduction of the tall ship Lady Washington. The Captain politely requests that cats refrain from climbing rigging, unless the cat is willing to sign on for a three week tour of service--which is not recommended as ship staff are not noted for scooping the litter boxes regularly.
OR
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Visit and tour some of the Northwest Signature Companies:
Starbucks
Costco
Microsoft
Nintendo
Tully's Coffee
Amazon.com
While the sign reads "Pacific Medical Center", the medical offices occupy only the first floor!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Barbecue at Seahurst Park on Puget Sound.
Marilyn Monreow who has, together with Mickey Mantle, written a poem for us. Mickey is unable to be with us this weekend.
Marilyn will present their poem this evening.
Afterward, we will eat delicious barbecue,
talk, tell stories, build a fire on the beach, 
roast marshmallows and make s'mores 
(with moist towelettes to clean sticky fur).
9:30 pm - 1:00 am Travel to Dale Chihuly's Museum of Glass
via a fleet of chartered stretch limousines.
Visit the Hot Shop to watch as the artists make practice pieces. A few lucky audience members will take pieces home!
Sample items from the dessert buffet catered by Dilettante--using feline-friendly ingredients of course!
Welcome to Saturday's Events
Photo courtesy of Miss Peach.
Saturday August 18, 2007Breakfast: On your own
11:00 am - 2:30 pm Picnic and beach walk on Alki Beach with view of downtown Seattle.
Talk, eat, take pictures, and walk the beach to see tidal pools, sand sculpture, and the Alki Point Lighthouse (open for tours). 
Watch the ferries enter and exit Elliott Bay as they transport passengers around Puget Sound and out to the San Juan Islands.
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Walk the plank to take a cruise on the Lady Washington.
Tour Puget Sound aboard a faithful reproduction of the tall ship Lady Washington. The Captain politely requests that cats refrain from climbing rigging, unless the cat is willing to sign on for a three week tour of service--which is not recommended as ship staff are not noted for scooping the litter boxes regularly.OR
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Visit and tour some of the Northwest Signature Companies:
Starbucks
Costco
Microsoft
Nintendo
Tully's Coffee
Amazon.com
While the sign reads "Pacific Medical Center", the medical offices occupy only the first floor!6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Barbecue at Seahurst Park on Puget Sound.
Marilyn Monreow who has, together with Mickey Mantle, written a poem for us. Mickey is unable to be with us this weekend.
Marilyn will present their poem this evening.Afterward, we will eat delicious barbecue,
talk, tell stories, build a fire on the beach, 
roast marshmallows and make s'mores 
(with moist towelettes to clean sticky fur).
9:30 pm - 1:00 am Travel to Dale Chihuly's Museum of Glass
via a fleet of chartered stretch limousines.
Visit the Hot Shop to watch as the artists make practice pieces. A few lucky audience members will take pieces home!
Sample items from the dessert buffet catered by Dilettante--using feline-friendly ingredients of course!
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