Tally's Note: This entire event was painstakenly copied from the Acme Community Board by Pelz and posted on her site. Sadly, the site no longer exists. I have re-created the text here, but would like to acknowledge the contribution of Pelz, whose many hours of hard work has kept this memory alive.

It all started with this email sent on 8/31/97:

Hi all you Acme Friends!

Diane and I were thinking that Deb D could really use a special hug from her Acme Family right now.  As most of you know, Deb is dealing with some major medical issues with her beloved furbabies, as well as being the sole financial supporter of her shelter. She is currently caring for about 80 cats right now. We are planning a special group ((((HUG)))) from her friends at Acme. If you wish to join in, please send something like pictures of yourself and your furbabies, a special card, a home made doo-dad, cat trinkets of any kind, a stuffed animal or whatever else you wish to: (address posted in email). If you wish to send a donation for Deb's shelter, kindly mark on the outside of your package or envelope the amount, and I will keep a running tally (pardon the pun) of the amount and give you all updates on how much we are donating as a group. I will e-mail you a confirmation that I have received your card or package, and I'll keep you advised of how many participants we have. Please try to have your surprise mailed to me no later than Friday, Sept. 5th. If we allow 3 days for transit, I should have everything ready to go out to Deb the following Tuesday or Wednesday. The sooner the better! If you want to know more about what Deb does for homeless and disabled cats that need a home, here is a link to her site, http://www.XXXXXXXXX. When they are all in, I will gift wrap your parcels and put them and your cards all in one box and send it to Deb from her friends at Acme. I will take pictures before I mail it, and maybe we can post it on the BB after the surprise is delivered! You guys are really wonderful. I think Deb is going to be blown away by this. I know she really needs the moral and financial support right now. Thanks for your kindness, 

CatLadyDi and Tally.

Followed shortly by this email:

I am posting a message on the Acme Community Bulletin Board regarding Flight 908, which is the departure date of Monday, Sept 8th. That's the date the package will be mailed by me to Deb. This will be so we can all post when we've sent our items... and will keep us all updated as to the status of this "flight" and who's boarding, etc.  Number of passengers will indicate number of  people who have sent items to us. Let's use baggage weight as the dollar contribution so that I can keep you updated as to the amount collected to help Deb out with the cost of Charlie's surgery and all those other little kitty souls she cares for. I know Charlie is looking over our shoulders. Charlie got his wings today, and he's going to lend them to us to help his mom. Patches and Amy Elizabeth are going to be our guardian angels on this flight. Send your tokens in as soon as possible. And post on the Acme Community Bulletin Board ASAP if you're planning on joining us in this!
CatLadyDi and Tally.

P.S. Tanya just pointed out to us that this is SECRET, so don't list what you're going to send! Just acknowledge your reservations, and add anything you think might be appropriate, including comments you have about the voyage. We don't need a list of items and donation amounts. That's between you & Deb. I'm just the pilot.

Tally

And here it begins with the first post on the Acme Community Bulletin Board posted on August 31, 1997

Tally: We have about 23 reservations for our flight. Please confirm if you are planning on boarding here! Please don't stary from the tour, there is strength and power in numbers.Be assured that this flight has top priority and will go OVERNITE if possible, 2nd day if the weight is heavy. Our destination is unprepared for the onslaught of visitors, but we will be posting travel updates as we get them. Please respond here with your reservations, and any special travel arrangements or questions you may have. Your tour guides, Tally & CatLadyDi

Di: Hi! I hope to be boarding on Tuesday. I'm really looking forward to this flight. I hope they'll be a lot of us on board!! Di

blacatz: I'm planning to, if I can pack in time!
 
Di: Do you think you can pack by Wed?? I hope so. I know you will like this trip. And we would  miss you very much if you were not there. Is Wed too soon??

blacatz: No - no problem! It's an important trip.

Blush and her humoon: ***Be advised Blush and I are to be on the flight dropping baggage off Tues at uspo. Eagerly looking forward to this great tour of sharing. Blush and her  humoon(Ruth) Meow, Purr dis trip metz mi aproval furri nice itenery.

Mel: I'll be boarding first thing Tuesday too. I'm worried though that the airport will be behind schedule and I'll be late. I'm coming all the way from Cleveland! Please note my change in e-mail address.  >^,,^<

The pilot: Not to worry. See Amelia's update below...

Blush: Meow, Purr, Mews, Purrz, Meow, Mews. Me kant wate to go on de plane I nevr ben on a
plane b4. I wil b furry good an not hiss or uz klawz at all. Purr I mad sur humoon pak all de rit stuf so it be fun. Me a good kitti. Meow kant wate to c all ov u. BLUSH

doris: Save two seats on Tuesday's flight for us.

Cattitude: I'm jealous I wanna go! Wahhhhhhhh! I hope you all have a safe flight! This is so wonderful of you to do! I love you all! Have a good tour. ~Cattitude

John O'D: baggage sent 9/01/97 Weight: 20 pounds

Kelsey's Mama: I live a bit far from the airport, so I won't be able to board until late Tues. at the earliest (Mon is a holiday, as I'm sure you know). May even be early Wed. However, I'm in Washington state, which is relatively close to the destination, so it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for serving as travel agents/tour guides! Looking forward to the journey. KM

thebes: i will on board flight 908. baggage going tuesday.

Buddha: I will try to board on Tuesday afternoon..latest Wed. AM. Florida flights are slow!! Thank you for making this trip possible.

Cheryl C: I too will be boarding. Look for my luggage soon. Oh I hope you have Chardonnay on the flight. Ha Ha. Cheryul C.

Amelia: Of course Chardonnay will be served! This is, after all, a first class charter flight..

lisa-too: Baggage will be sent 09/02/97...Weight 50lbs

Stacy: I'm not sure what cargo I should bring. Any suggestion? I always find it hard to pack for a trip! What will the in-flight movie be?? Will it be The Aristocats, That Darn Cat, The Lion King...? See you on the runway! Stacy

Amelia: I think we'll show them all ! LOL!!e-mail comming...

Gee: Luggage ready to go on Tuesday. Weight: 40 lbs.

Fran: I'm packing! Hope baggage is ready Tuesday.

Triffan: Will be boarding Wednesday because tomorrow is the first day of school, and I can't miss it!
 
NEW POST:

Amelia Earheart:   Flight 908 may be delayed a day...Due to heavy holiday congestion at the airport, Flight 908 may be delayed a day awaiting late passenger connections. Special arrangements can be made for overseas passengers unable to make the departure date. Contact one of your tour guides.

IN REPLY:

Stacy: Amelia...You don't plan on mysteriously disappearing on this flight, do you?? LOL

The Pilot: Whoops! Amelia is our on-board stewardess. She'll be confined to the passenger cabin during our flight...

a passenger: A stewardess, that's a relief! VBG

Louise: LOL!!

patrick: I'm running from Germany as fast as I can!! I have to be on this flight! After all, I am in the Air Force!!!!!

Co-pilot: I wish you could fly it in yourself!! Now that would be great!!...Do you think it will be arriving by Tues.?? If not...I'll bet we can hold the flight for you. Having you aboard will make this even more special!

lisaviolet: Well, I still have to pack!!! Don't leave without us. lisaviolet

Customs Inspector: Flight 908 Customs Instructions and Passenger Info.  This is a reminder that all baggage for Flight 908 will be cleared through customs without inspection before being routed through to final destination. Accordingly, please be sure your baggage tags are clearly labeled with your name, addy, AND baggage weight to avoid misplacement. If baggage needs to be opened to retrieve personal belongings during your layover, please notify your travel agent. The Customs Inspector

Amelia: PS. There are now 28 confirmed reservations for our flight. The cabin may be a little full, but I will be on hand to serve drinks and appetizers to keep you all from becomming restless during our journey. Stacy will be in charge of screening the movies.

Gee: Maybe you should reserve a Boeing so that we can get more passengers ;-)

The Pilot: Amelia likes tight quarters. She doesn't disappear so easily. VBG :)

Louise: Yeah, whatever you do, don't let Amelia out of your sight for a second!!

Amelia: I represent that remark! LOL!

The Pilot: We'll get as big a plane as we need! The more the merrier!

axl: I have packed something warm and cozy for the trip but my baggage won't be shipped until Tuesday morning. axl

Amelia: We'll be looking for ya at the check in counter

Mcat: I assume you got my reservation. I am sending add'l baggage tomorrow, Tues. I doubt if it weighs 2 lbs. total. Hope it comes in time. Really looking forward to flight!!

janice: I should be boarding my flight around noon from PVD, so it will be a long flight. Hope they have drinks. Oh yeah, I almost forgot my luggage, I'm so excited. It doesnt weigh much, but I travel light.

codes: I'm new to this board. Can I travel with ya'll? Where are we going?

Boeing 707: Baggage weight. .07oz. Will additional packing materials be needed to ship
along? It isn't breakable, but is still fragile. Will it be opened for inspection at customs? Or sent as is?

Customs Inspector: Cargo will NOT be inspected at Customs. If your baggage is fragile, mark it as such. The freight handlers will do everything they can to protect it, but you should send it with all protection necessary as your baggage will be removed from one plane and moved to another. If you have any concerns consult your tour guides.  Unfortunately, Amelia is of little use in these matters! She can only take your beverage orders (VBG) :) Tally

Thinglet's Mum: What am I missing here Flight 908?????? i'm so lost

Winnie: Ditto, I'm lost too! Please explain. I want to go wherever you are.

Leftbehind: I think it's a "cat" thing and us dog folks are left out... hey, some of us have cats too!!

codes: Re: I think it's a "cat" thing.......I have 4 cats!!!!!! But I also have 5 dogs.

Mel: Hey, I'm packed and ready to go first thing tomorrow morning. Is there a movie on flight 908?

axl: I have to go pack now if I want to ship this morning. I'm so excited this will be a wonderful trip.

thebes: im packed & shipping this am. i hope i can get an aisle seat. it will be fun.

Amelia: Stacy, Oh Stacy! The flight crew has nominated you as Entertainment Coordinator. See
Stacy's post below on her selection of on-board movies..

Mel: My choice is THAT DARN CAT. Also, I'll be having a vegitarian meal and bottled water. Can I have a pillow and one of those cute blankets? I'd prefer an isle seat, thank you.

Martha: Mel, I will be along later this week to take dinner orders. Because this is a first class flight, all orders will be cooked to order before being plastic frozen in plastic wrap!

Stacy: Entertainment Coordinator?? I'm honored! How about a Broadway Production of CATS? If
you have any requests, please let me know.

Co-Pilot: I would like to see "101 Dalmations".!!! ..vbg!!

Co-Pilot: Flight 908...If you have sent your baggage already...please post it here..........I think it will help if all those whose baggage has been sent on ahead were to post it here after it was sent. Telling how it was sent...or the expected date of arrival would also be helpful. I am really looking forward to this trip. My baggage should be arriving on Sat. I could really use one of those drinks now...I wonder if I have time before take-off?? And I hope I get to see one of those movies too!

Mel: I left my baggage with the airline this morning. I hope it will arrive on time. It went first class. Unfortunately I'll have to go coach. Pass the peanuts please! ;-)

Co-Pilot: There are NO "nuts" on this flight...at least I don't *think* there are!! ;-)

doris: Re: There are NO "nuts" on this flight: Oh, dear, does that mean I have to stay home? Baggage just shipped out.

Co-Pilot: YOU are always welcome doris!! Do you know if Tikky will be joining us???...

janice: Just got back from the airport, my luggage went first class...time to arrive...don't know, but leaving from PVD. Should make the deadline. Hope you are there to meet. j

Carolyn B.: My baggage went out this morning. Should be there on time. Going first class.

axl: Shipping was completed Tuesday A.M. I used the two day delivery of U.S. Postal Service so it should arrive Thursday or Friday. The excitment mounts. I'm really looking forward to this trip. Anita

Co-Pilot: I like what you're wearing on this trip!...It sounds interesting!!.. :-)

Diane F: My baggage will go out to the airline tomorrow morning; should arrive on time.

Tanya: I sent my baggage today (9/2)...hope it gets there in time for the flight! I'm so excited about this trip!!!

thebes: im travelling very light. i sent my baggage (8.4 oz.) out first class this am. it should be there by friday or saturday. and i would like to request an aisle seat! thebes

Co-Pilot: Ok...you want an aisle seat...you got it!!...

Co-Pilot: I got the baggage out today! It should reach the destination by Friday the latest!!

Gee: My bag left today on priority shipping. Should get there in 2-3 days.

John O'D: Sent baggage 9/01/97 US POST...

Blush: *****Mew, humoons aide sent it uspo on 9/2. I wanna cone in all mi furry glory, plz BLUSH

Ailurophile: sent my perfectly packed purple luggage on the holiday..should be there any day! LOL.

Max's Mom: I am sending my baggage via 2 day air, UPS. You should have on Friday, 9-5-97
I want an aisle seat, please!!

Co-Pilot: Another aisle seat??? Ok!! We are going to need a VERY long plane...vbg...

Buddha: Baggage was sent Tues.AM. 1st class..like all of us! Should have been there by now. Did those gremlins have their lunch? Or did they enjoy my baggage as a main course.

Traci: Just got my ticket on Flight 908, will express it some how to be there on time!

Your Travel Agent: As you will all be traveling to hot & balmy S. California, you will need to dress appropriately. Please describe what you will be wearing so we can all identify each other on board...

Amelia: I'll be wearing this little navy uniform suit thing with a slightly askew cap and a radar device strapped to my back! LOL!..

janice: I will be dressed very plain, easy to recognize. But I will have my name tag on the upper lefthand side of my jacket. Real touristy.

Co-Pilot: This is your "co-pilot"....did you get my e-mail???..

Pilot: No, Check your e-mail....

Tanya: I'll have on my parachute! I hate traveling on planes!!! BUT I'll be there!!! :o)

Co-Pilot: So do I...!!! ;-o

axl: I will have a plain brown outfit but underneath an exciting surprise in True Blue yarn. Much more comfy than it sounds. I always attach my name to my clothing when traveling, its a throwback to girl scout camping when I was a kid. axl

janice: This is such fun, but there are some people who feel left out. Any suggestions?

Co-Pilot: I have "spoken" to them...it's ok!!

Co-Pilot: OOh...I will be wearing a plain brown overcoat. But I'll have a very festive dress on with kids and a few kittys and pups on it. I wanted to buy something more appropriate...but this outfit was already here...and faster!!

O C Connection: Since I'm traveling from behind the Orange Curtain I'll have to be very careful 'cause if they catch me...............

Buddha: Thought I would wear one of my old nurse's uniforms. Just in case we hit bad weather & someone gets airsick.

Ailurophile: well...in my need to remain anonymous as per my usual modem operendi, I will be in a full-length trenchcoat, knee-high boots, and dark shades...

Janet: Flight 908. I would like to purchase my ticket. My baggage should be all packed and ready by Wednesday morning (9/3). Please reserve me a spot!!! I am in Florida so it might be later than Friday, ok? But I feel sure by monday, latest! This is great!!!

Wants to know: OK, enough of this game-playing.... what is this flight 908? You are taking up a tremendous amount of space and not letting the rest of us in on it! VBG..

Alsley Pug: Everyone knows how nosy pugs are....I wanna know too!!! VBG

Co-Pilot: If you put your e-mail addy up...I'll fill you in...ok??..nm

Thinglet's Nosy Mum: Don't forget me too:o)

Wants to Know: OK

Jessie: Us GSD's need to know too!

Co-Pilot: Okey dokey...e-mail sent...!!

The Lone Wolf: Tell me two!!!

Tanya: I would like to request a vegetarian meal for my flight 908 reservation. Thank you!

Martha S.: I will be along in a couple of days to take your meal orders...As this is a first class charter flight, each and every meal will be cooked to your specifications and arranged in a fantastic presentation that will astonish you before it is frozen in plastic containers. Martha S ;)

Tanya: Great! I'll send you my order as soon as you say. Thanks! :o)

kari: Flight 908 (save me seat!!)...Hi, I would like to book a seat on Flight 908. Will send my
baggage along via exress tomorrow. Looking forward to the trip!

The Pilot: Reservation confirmed!

lisaviolet: Well, hey, are you going to swing down San Diego way or do I have to catch a shuttle? I only have a small amount of carry on baggage.

The Pilot: I was worried you might miss the plane. Send that shuttle up, we'll hold the plane on the tarmac for you.

racekatz: Hey, Flight 908, save me a seat!!!! Work is driving me crazy! Got to get the h*ll out of here! Don't care where you are going, just take me too!!!! Baggage to be sent ahead on Wednesday!

Co-Pilot: Oh goody !!...I'm glad you'll be joining us...

Kitzzzz: Delivery mayh be a little late for flight. Since I live in ANADA MY DELIVERY MAY BE A LITTLE LATE. wE HAVE TO GET A U.S. stamp. It will probally be a few days late. Do you mind withholding delivery a few extra days.

Your Pilot: Flight 908 Passenger Manifest Update...We have 41 reservations! No baggage has been received to date, so we don't know final baggage weight as yet. Let's recap, shall we?
Cheryl C, Janice, Carolyn B, Thebes and Gee will all be heading for the bar unpon embarkation. Mel and Tanya have requested vegetarian meals (very appropiate, I think), but Mel couldn't wait for dinner so is already into the peanuts. Doris feels more at home with the nuts, so she will probably be in the galley during most of the flight (LOL! ;)). Tanya is bringing a parachute, just in case.  Mel & Thebes have requested aisle seats, and the co-pilot didn't have time to buy a new dress to wear under her brown trenchcoat. We'll all recognize Axl because she sews her name into all her clothing - a commendable habit picked up from the girlscouts.  Patrick is running overseas from Germany to catch the plane (Go, Patrick!), racekatz almost missed the race (VBG :)), and Lisaviolet is sending her package on the shuttle. Sheila and Cattitude are blowing good wishes from Africa and Japan. Amelia is lost in the hold looking for Mel's bottled water, pillow and cute blanket. Poor Amelia, good thing her radar is still working. Stacy is in charge of the on-board movie, and has selected "The Aristocats", "That Darn Cat" (Mel's favorite) and "The Lion King" for our cross country flight. The Customs Inspector has waived baggage inspection, and everyone has forwarded baggage with appropriate identification tags. The co-pilot has sent gracious e-mails to all the fans looking in on our flight to advise them they will be fully informed once we have landed. The plane is on the tarmac awaiting baggage loading. Have I missed anything?

Fran: Yea, how am I going to get out from behind this Orange Curtain?

Buddha: Please hold that flight for me, I am having trouble getting out of all these orange groves.Juice anyone?

Amelia: I would suggest you bring your orange juice with you. We may need it to fill a considerable demand for Mimosas on this trip

Co-Pilot: Yes...you forgot to mention that your "Co-Pilot" has a fear of flying!!!...

The Pilot: ROTFLMAO! Stay close to Tanya!

Tanya: That's right! I HAVE THE PARACHUTE!!! (nm)

Sue: Sue will be taking photos of everyone during the flight - no extra charge!

Co-Pilot: Photos??!! Now I have to have my hair done!!...;-o

Passenger #42: My baggage has been checked with the skycap. Hope he gets it on the plane in time!!!

Sheila: Re: I'm bringing along an elephant to help me remember everything - will he fit into the hold?

thebes: as long as im at the bar or in my aisle seat, im going to wear my golden gown with the silver clocks, with matching picture hat. it will make a stunning portrait and give the flight a touch of class! thebes

Amelia: You will certainly be easy to find when it comes time to serve drinks! You definitely add a touch of class...

thebes: oh my lord...dancing in the aisles...my skirt will swoosh!

Janet: I didn't see my name!!! My baggage has already been packed and on its. Please confirm my reservations thru my email address!! I am requesting a window seat, behind the wings!!! I will be wearing Jeans, tshirt sun glasses and a long blonde wig. I am on a diet of
no carbs and no sugars, can I request a meal of high protein, and a green veggie, unsweet tea? Please? I am very excited, never been to California!!

Co-Pilot: Will the Salmon with string beans be ok?? And is that decaf tea??

Mcat: I didn't see my name either!! I sent my baggage. I'll be wearing T-shirt & jeans also (a special T-shirt for the pix). I need hamburgers, diet coke, fries and onion rings; I hope it's not too late for special order meals. I'll sit anywhere except in the isles. Oh, I'm going to bring my dancing shoes.There will be dancing in the aisles, no?

Co-Pilot: One Lo-Cal diet special?? coming up!! vbg...

The Pilot: When she isn't lost, Amelia can frequently be seen dancing in the aisles with an air bag over her head..

Co-Pilot: LOL !!! There is a reason that we keep a bag over her head.!!!

Max's Mom: My baggage JUST went out - Do I have a confirmation??I want an aisle seat ..VBG

Buddha: Yo Pilot! My name is not on the manifest! Please don't leave me home! Besides, since I'm bringing all the oranges for the drinks, you need me!

Co-Pilot: You are on the passenger list...you are in First Class...no??..

Cat-Lady: Hey Flight 908.....Hold a seat for me. My baggage is going out tomorrow. Requesting a vegetarian meal, also!!!!!........

Louise: Ditto to Cat-Lady's msg....not much luggage.

Tanya: My Dad always said to smell the pilot's breath before sitting down...please no one let me forget to do this!!!

Tally: ROTFLM substantial AO

Fran: The co-pilot is afraid to fly, Amelia's already lost and now the pilot might
be taking nips? I may have to charter a private plane!

Co-Pilot: And you think that will be BETTER???...vbg

Fran: I didnt say it would be better...it's just that, well, gee, how old is Amelia now anyway? Isn't she a bit stiff?

Co-Pilot: It sounds like we are ALL going to be a bit "stiff" on this flight!!...

Pets A.A.- My baggage is small & late.Oh Mr.Pilot I'm sorry.

The Pilot: Get those feet moving! Patrick's way ahead of you..

Co-Pilot: Get thee to a post office!!...

Mel: Flight 908....what are our accomodations like? ;-)

Louise: Yeah...I hope you chartered the Concorde!

C. Brooks: Oh YO-HOOOOOO Co-pilot! I left a message and still don't know what this is all about!

Co-Pilot: Sorry...I was on another flight...and then had to sleep...are you OK now??..

C. Brooks: Co-Pilot: I mean......I left an e-mail (not a message, sorry) and still don't know what this is all about!
Paaaaaleeeeaaaaaasssseeeee! Let me know, I am very much involved with these bulletin boards and would like to feel IN instead of completely left out.

Co-Pilot: Hi! I don't see your name on the passenger list.. can you e-mail me or the "pilot"...so we know who we are waiting for??

C.Brooks: What in the H.......eck are you guy's talking about! What's up with all this flight stuff?

Co-Pilot: If you put your e-mail addy here...I'll fill you in!!...

Sheila: Whew - thank goodness for reliable travel agents - they got me a last minute connection - had to have a stopover though on the way from South Africa

C. Brooks: I am getting Pissed co-pilot! Now what is with all this!?

A Passenger: Sent you emal

C. Brooks: OOOOOOHHHH!!!!! I'd love a first class seat please, Ah, make that smoking section!

The Pilot: Thanks for helping out! Welcome aboard. First class seat reserved. Thanks a lot Christy, We really appreciate your helping us out. Are you bringing dogs or cats with you? And what would their names be..

C.Brooks: I will be bringing my dog SIR (german shepard) and my raccoon Theodore.

Co-Pilot: I hope SIR won't be hanging his head out the window..!!! vbg...

C.Brooks: Re:LOL! You might want to take me out of the smoking section then, because Sir would definately have his head out the window ha ha. And no cat-nip for theodore on this flight he's too hyper as it is. ha

Louise: Flight 908 - will it depart early in the AM, or later in the day?

the Pilot: Get those running shoes on! Of course we'll wait for last minute arrivals. It wouldn't be the same without you.

Buddha: We may have to charter flight #909 rather than miss anyone!!

Co-Pilot: I think you're right!!..We can't leave anyone behind!!...

Michelle: Oh Mr. Pilot! My baggage is en route to flight 908!

Catrina: Mine is leaving this afternoon, also small. (Not a big packer,) hope I am not to late!!

Co-Pilot: Traci's luggage is already enroute...and she'll be wearing a very patriotic Red, White and Blue!!...How will you be sending your baggage???...

Cat in Japan: I got my baggage out electronically tonight. Total baggage weight is 0. When I get another baggage sent out manually that will have some weight!

Co-Pilot: I'm so gald you'll be aboard!!...This trip should be wonderful...don't you think??

Cat in Japan: Oh most definitely! Will there be sushi and catnip on board?

Co-Pilot: We can be sure to have sushi and catnip on board for YOU !!..

Sallie: Is It Too Late???????.......I seemed to have misplaced my boarding pass. Can I still get on board?

Co-Pilot: I'm sure it can be arranged. If you need more info e-mail me or the Pilot. When do you think you can get your baggage sent??

Sallie: Zipping my bag right now. Just need confirmation on destination

Co-Pilot: e-mail flying to you now!!...

Janet: Flight 908.  I think the gremlins keep eating my ticket request!! Please email me with confirmation!!! My baggage has already left!!! Help!!!

Co-Pilot: I hope the "gremlins" don't eat baggage too!!!...

Amelia: Maybe the gremmies will include some baggage! LOL!

Janet: Me neither!!!

The Pilot: Don't worry, we have a reservation. We will send you a boarding pass to confirm receipt of baggage..

Janet: Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

That Cat in Japan: Oh pilot, do you nkow how much baggage weight has been accumulated? I hope a lot.

The Pilot: Sorry, no and I'm anxious myself. I've had a few e-mails, but I'm sure its not complete. Waiting for the baggage to arrival to tally the weight..

Andra: Ok Co-Pilot can you fill me in on this Flight 908 business please??

Co-Pilot: e-mail in flight!!...

Tish: Pilot - need a reserveation for Fl.# 908, First class please.

The Pilot: We have a reservation for you. Get your running shoes on !

lisaviolet: Shuttle just departed lakeside. Sorry, I couldn't be on it, but pet sitting two families. Plus Georgie is on medication for two weeks. have fun y'all. lisaviolet

ladylynx: Lisaviolet?? We will make a video for you....my heart is breaking....maybe we could send Kelly there for the day to care for your babies, get Akiheme to commandere a hellicopter, and get you to the flight , just for a day??? What ever, you will be with us in spirit!!!! Someone has got to take pictures....

Buddha: Flight 908. Sent my baggage out this A.M. first class. Can I travel the same way?
I like Harvey's Bristol Cream please!

Co-Pilot: Everything about YOU is First Class!!.......Are you drinking your Harvey's Bristol Cream with Orange juice??? vbg

Buddha: No way! The OJ is for mimosas for everybody else! Thanks for the compliment!

racekatz: Yo, Copilot! Baggage getting out a bit late due to a death in the family. Can I still send it off tomorrow?

Co-Pilot: I think that will be ok...can it be sent "Priority"??.....What happened?? Are you OK?? E-me if you want to talk...ok??

Tish: Got my running shoes on and made it to FED. EX. , My luggage will be delivered Fri. by
3:00pm.

The Pilot: Whay to go Tish!

Tish: Hey pilot- Will anyone be there to accept fed. ex. deliveries?

whisper: Okay Co-Pilot, I think I've read between the lines, but please email me and let me know just what the heck is going on.

Co-Pilot: e-mail flying to you now!!...

Tanya: If our pilot looks like this then we're in DEEP trouble!!!! (pic)

janice: That's so funny!

Tanya: Hope our landing is as smooth as this!!! (pic)

Di: What a cute pic...who is this kitty???

DianeF: What a beauty!

janice: Is that a stretch jet?

Tanya: THAT'S MY SHELBY!!! Aint she a cutie!?!?

Tanya: One last piece of luggage I have to send...here it is....(pic)

Co-Pilot: Now that is precious cargo!!...

The Pilot: How appropriate! Taz in the boarding lounge. I think Flight 908 has found its mascot!...

Louise: Awww...he's a real cutie, isn't he?!

OC Connection: Baggage Sent....still waiting for my visa to get out from behind this orange curtain!

The Pilot: Flight 908 Update #2. Well, It looks like we've had a busy day at the baggage
check in. A few stragglers are on their way. We now have 44 reservations, but no baggage arrival as yet. Let's catch up on our latest news: Tish has put on her running shoes, after finally figuring out where the race was being held! MAJOR VBG :) Tanya has volunteered 2 precious furbabies as bartender, and exercise coordinator. Our on-board stretch expert will be demonstrating various excercises in case some of you are stiff from the flight, and it looks like many of you will be. Tanya will also be conducting random breathalizer testing, so those of you up front in the bar should hold your breath for the duration of the flight! LOL! Buddha is joining the bar gang with a marked preference for Harvey's Bristol Cream. She will also be wearing a nurse's uniform for those of you who have a tendency to airsickness. The bar is probably a good place for her to hang out. Amelia is looking through her recipe book for more dishes and beverages with orange juice in them. Sue is taking pictures of this fine tour, so before you board make sure your hair is combed. Ail is dressed to blend in, wearing a ski mask, trenchcoat and boots. We have a newcomer to our flight, Christy, who can't be with us on board, but is joining us in spirit with her dog, SIR and racoon, Theodore. Stacy, ever the diligent Entertainment Coordinator, has two more movies for your consideration - "CATS" and the Copilot's recommendation "101 Dalmations" I believe we will have to vote on the inboard movie as there will be insufficient time to view them all! SIR has already cast a vote for the spotted dogs. Amelia has several phone lines going trying to find food for the racoon, the dog, and Sheila's elephant. Her cap is ever so slightly more askew. Stewardess school didn't prepare her for these little emergencies. Please check your meals as they are served. She has been know to mix up the orders. Now, we have several people who will be dancing in the aisles. Mcat has brought dancing shoes, undoubtedly to work off that meal that she has ordered, and Thebes is will be wearing a crown and swishy skirt for the waltz competition. Amelia favors a dance in the aisles now and then, with an airbag over her head.. She and Buddha might consider entering the pairs contest. Traci will be wearing a very patriotic red, hite and blue attire. Tasteful, even if we aren't flying American Airlines ;) The gremmies are jumping up & down, wanting to send baggage, so I'll suppose I'll have to let them, but I told them upside down greeting cards were out. Now that all you passengers have sent your baggage on, I believe you are all assembling in the VIP lounge for final boarding. What are you all doing there, I wonder? As I am conducting pre-flight inspection, I would like to know how you all are entertaining yourselves! For those of you who are catching up, here's a link to the first update: Party Update #1
 
Ailurophile: Dahling...I said I'd be in a SCARF...not a ski-mask! I'm an aristocrat, not a terrorist! LOL.

The Pilot: OOPS! Amelia is wearing the ski mask, er, air bag! Sorry

Louise: Don't you mean your an "aristocat"?!

Ailurophile: Oh of course...my mistake! LOL.

Co-Pilot: Well...since I *hate* to fly and know that Tanya is checking your breath, not mine I think I'm just going to down a few in the VIP lounge!! I figure I'd better, since that is my "usual" regime before I board a plane! We do have auto-pilot on this flight...don't we??? vbg I *know* some of you will be joining me in toasting this trip!! Drinks are on me everyone...What will you be having??

The Pilot: Well, I guess I'll be having Orange Juice!

Ailurophile: Ooh, I'm allergic to that! But I'd be glad to share my case of Dom Perignon with 'ya'll!

Stacy: Just entered the Vip lounge...First round of drinks on me! Can I have mine in a saucer please? Please, no peanuts! I'll get enough of those on the flight? Who is that over there? "Hello..."

Sue: Tuna juice for me please!

Co-Pilot: Tuna juice ...how catty...;-)...

Max's Mom: May I have a gin & CAT-a-Tonic?? hehe

Co-Pilot: CAT-a-Tonic..??!! LOL...I think I will be too!!

 <note: from here on in out "Co-Pilot will be known as "Co">

Louise: I'll be wearing faux fur - BLACK faux fur, or course!

ladylynx: Re: Flight 908 ......where is the airport!!? Does the plane have stars and rainbows on it???

Amelia: Oh MY! ROTFLMAO!!!

Stacy: Look for me... Look for me in a floor length deep purple velvet gown with fitted bodice, scoop neck, and flared sleeves. I will be wearing my cat shaped diamond necklace and earrings.  I will have a slight cat hair mustache since I will have just kissed Grace and Gabby good-bye, and no matter what some cat hair always stays behind. Stacy aka Entertainment Coordinator

Catrina: Ok Amelia, After reading the updates, wondering if I can also have a seat near the bar and/or bathroom. I am absolutely petrified to fly, so I think I should just try some super duper catnip, or gin & tonic, Sorry Buddah, no Harvey's for meee!!!! What is the weather supposed to be like? Should I worry about turbulence? I need some comfortiing words here... Also baggage on it's way!!! I'll be wearing grey,tan,& white incidentally...for the calico's you know.... Later, Catrina :):)

Co-Pilot: You can sit with me and Tanya...she will be taking a PARACHUTE!! maybe we can all share it??!!...

Catrina: Ok Co-Pilot, but it better be one BIG, STURDY Parachute!!!

Co: Are you "implying" that we are not all Slender?? *vbg* Why I'll be light as air!!...

Catrina: *scoff* Certainly not!!! Just want to make sure "I" land safely!!!

Co: I hope *YOU*land safely too...because I plan of using you to break *MY* fall!!... *vbg*

Irish: I'm coming tooooo....my Irish leprechauns are packing my bags as I am typing this....

Mary Ellen: I'll be there too..My bags will be ready Friday morning. My only question is, can I get a vegan meal? Mary Ellen

Co: Hey...anything is possible on this trip...have you seen all that we are taking???...

Cattitude: I'll dance in the aisle with Mcat. Can I request some popcorn for the movie? I decided I'll be wearing my leopard spotted dress and my 12'  spiked heels so I can blend in. Or maybe I should wear a kimono since you're serving sushi. Can my cat, Flossie, run up and down the aisle? She requests some Fancy Feast Fillet and Patte. At the VIP lounge you will see me drinking a Martini and doing the duck dance and the mamba. Cattitude

Co: Is the "duck dance" like the "chicken" dance here?? You and LL will be hard to tell apart...

Ailurophile: I will be wearing a black ninja outfit w/ a cat on the back, cat socks, cat hat (with ears!), and a cat scarf across my face. And also, a cat purse!!

Tanya: My gang is all ready to depart...let's not forget to call ahead of time to make sure that our flight is on time! Those darn pilots are always late. My baggage hasn't "gotten" there yet? HMMMM.....odd?!?!

Co: I will be there on time...I may not be sober...but I'll be there!!..

Buddha: Do those blue drinks pack that much of a punch? Not too many now! Must have our co-pilot sober if the captain is planning on celebrating. Sue makes that potent blue drink..maybe she will bring along enough for all of us. That way we can all be flying.

Co: But Buddha...I can not fly sober!!...I'm AFRAID of flying.........Kind of scary huh???...

Buddha: It's OK for you to have all you need to drink. I just remembered, Pat will be on board, & he can fly a plane!!

Co: Thank you ...Now I can head for the BAR...Thank goodness for Patrick...

Tish: Nicki & her human, Tish needs lots of absolute vodka. We would like a fat steak & baked potatoes. Pilot, do you have a weather report for our destination? Nicki said we should wear or daisy dukes, we will be dressed in grey & black stripes, we're into that tabby wear. Should I bring the kitty litter? Has anyone been placed in charge of kitty litter duty? Should we bring our own favrite toys or is someone, in charge of kitty toys.

axl: I volunteer to bring the kitty toys. I have shoestrings on a stick, ping pong balls, catnip mice, redbird handpuppet, bumblebee handpuppet, assorted stuffed animals and the most popular laser pointer.

Co: OOOh... A laser Pointer?? Does that work well?? And don't forget the "furry Mice"...Stacy LOVES them!!

Stacy: Yes, yes! Bring the furry mice!! Gotta love 'em! LOL

axl: Laser pointer is the best toy ever bought..We could get some of the cats running up the plane walls. The laser pointer is an amazing toy. All three of my babies, even lazy Bullet, love to chase the red spot. I'm not sure what they think it is but they are determined to get it. I'll have to sweep under my refridge and stove to get all the furry mice we have. Stacy do you mind dust bunnies??

Ailurophile: dust bunnies should be limited to cargo hold only, as many of us are allergic...3;)

Catrina: Glad that I am not the only one that wears Daisy Dukes!!! *G*

Buddha: What are Daisey Dukes?? Do I want them??

Cattitude: I'll bring a big cat tree and some catnip so the cats can get hyper. Hope they don't jump on the pilot's head!

Max's Mom: I'll do kitty litter duty - Everyone bring your own cat's toys - they all have their favorites! VBG

doris: Queen Bitsy has put Sammy in charge of her baggage, a huge trunk filled with freeze-dried mice. She has also ordered the Kassle Kopz to check for contraband nip before takeoff.

Frasier: YO, QUEEN BITSY! I'll like a, be lookin' for ya, ya know? wink wink

Tracy: OK, I will be arriving tomarrow in Red, White and Blue. I too will be in the bar, very unladylike but with Candian Club on the Rock and a beer (lite) on the side. Since I am still in shock over Amy I will be brining everyone with me. Cali will behave, I told her about the lion cub and she is sure the cubs feet will be bigger then hers so i guess that will put her in her place, Tuni likes to sing (loudly), Vincent wants to ride with the camel and Anthony and Abby think sliding on the elephants trunk will be cool. Thomas will be nervous, so he will have a weak sombreo with me in the bar(he is under 21 but he will be with his Mom), the kittens Hennessey and Adam want to see 101 dalmations, so if we could arrange all that it would be great. Rainbows and stars on the plane would be great, but I think it would also be appropriate for a big pair of whisker and a tail. See you all then! Traci

The Pilot: I am so happy to see you on board! All are welcome, special arrangements are Amelia's specialty. We will have to arrange for Tuni to do a few numbers. We'll see if the Entertainment Coordinator can arrange a Musicale. I'm sure we can find a few more to join in! LOL!

Buddha: I have a question! Can Racekatz arrange to bring the marching band? We could all do a great exercise routine to "76 TROMBONES!"

Co: Yay Yay! So glad you're here...Now it will really be special!! I hope you all have a great flight! I was going to leave all my kids home...but since you are coming...I will have to take Sweet Baby!! You will love this kitten!! He will be nuzzling against LL's lion I'm sure. He has no fear of other cats!! I hope the LION will be safe!! vbg

Max's Mom: I'll be bringing Max & Zonker - they both do a great song & dance routine to the tune of 3 Blind Mice Zonk sings better than Max, so if anyone wants to join in, the more the merrier! I will also bring LOTS of kitty litter for everyone. (cats included) My luggage left here yesterday, will arrive on Friday... Meooowws & head butts!!

Co: You will need a forklift to bring enough litter for this trip!!...vbg...

Sallie: Pony Express has my package & headed across the Grapevine at his moment. Will arrive on Friday.

Andrea: Okay, I just peeked over here, and now I have to know. What is flight 908?!?!?

Co: My e-mail is enroute to you now!!...

Casey: I want to know too!!!!!

Co: Hi Casey...I just e-mailed you so you'd know "Who's Who"...vbg...and What's what!!!...

Cindy V: Re: Okay: Me, too!! I'm very curious?!? Reading your posts is amazing!

Co: I'm e-mailing you now!!...

Naf: Whats flight 908? If someone doesn't tell me soon I'm going to cry!!!

Co: I e-mailed you...get back to me asap...ok??...

Naf: Thank you, I will.

Torti: Mew, Meow, Purrz!! I wanz ta kum. I wil sta wit mi Meowmie. I helpz her c an heer. I kant sta hom alon nowin she needz her furry frien. Mew, wil be gud an not bother anyun. I wan gud fud an frozin catnip daquiri heavi on de catnip. Humoon wantz steak T-Bone pikl grn tomatos an grek salad wit a frozin strawberi daquri wit a shot of katnip an a litl cat harez in it. She haz ta feel at hom. I wont claw, hiss, spit or even meow loudly. I wil hold mi wast so no litter fer me. I wont git mi tale harez in anionz fac zept Meowmie's. Plz let me go I am prti ta look at an mi fur feelz reel nic. "Torti"

Co: Some Baggage arrived safely today..........I am awaiting final verification from the pilot on this... but "me thinks" there were *8* pieces of luggage..and 5 boarding passes!! This is SO exciting!!

Clide: My delivery to flight 902 was just delivered today. It will be a little late. I also live inCanda, not the states so please wait for mine to arrive

Co: Do you know how long it will take for your "baggage" to arrive???

Clide: I don't know but please wait

ladylynx: Clide**;) Akiheme has experience with pilots, being an X-terrorist, I am sure he will glady use his CHARM and skills to keep the plane on the ground til you arrive sweety!! Glad your
coming !!!

Naf: My baggage will go out tomorrow morning! I'm in so. Calif too, My baggage only has to go about 40 miles so it should get there by monday or Tuesday.

Co: Yipee!!! Another passenger...Welcome aboard!!..

The Pilot: We welcome you and your candy aboard!

Naf: Who wants to sit next to me? I always have candy!

Co: Oooh...I like candy...is it chocolate??? hmmmmm

Cat-Lady: Only if is chocolate!!!!!.............

Sue: M&M's? I'm THERE!

ladylynx: I am addicted to chocolate amaretto cheesecake and chocolate cows .....with m&m's sprinkled on top!

Buddha: Chocolate cows? I haven't seen those around in years. Hubby read that you are bringing some, now he wants to come aboard too. Will you share??

ladylynx: Of course!! Better get Akiheme to go and get a portable freezer to put the chocolate icecream in....and someone better find the spiders!! I have revised the black cows somewhat...some people make it with rootbeer and vanilla ice cream, mine are with cocoa cola and double rich triple chocolate icecream and a few shots of amaretto, and of course, a big fat chocolate amaretto cheese cake!! We better inform the pilot that we will need two rows for the ladylynx enterage....do you mind sitting with a lion cub? siberian lynx, a terrorist x boyfriend of my nutso sister, and of course, silly me? Don't worry, the camel will be in the baggage/cargo hold. And Akiheme will probally be there too giving camel rides and taking care of Sheila's elephant if they have finally gotten her big butt thru the gate!! (Not Sheila....the elephant!!)....what will you be wearing? I am still in the ladies room at the airport til someone finds those darn spiders of Akihemes!!!

Buddha: Wow! Hubby & I like your version of chocolate cows better than any! We will gladly sit withyour entourage just to get some! Thanks!

ladylynx: Chocolate icecream and cocoa cola is soooooo yummy. We must get Louise and Ail with us, Louise has strawberrys and Ail has champagne!!

Stacy: Do ya have any Kit Kats? They're delicious!! This is the chocoholic section! VBG

Ailurophile: That's the kind of bars I am bringing to go with the champagne!

Stacy: Chocolate and champagne? I'm in heaven!

Tanya: How about reese's peanut butter cups??? Got any of them???

Naf: You can all sit next to me and share all my candy!!! Oh... did I mention my little air sickness problem?

Mcat: Chocolate?? I'm there. How many seats *are* next to you?

Fran: Got my visa! I can leave Orange County! Frasier and I will be shuffling out of Orange County to meet everyone in the VIP room. Well, I'll be in the VIP room, Frasier wants to meet the Queen if he can get past Sam! (He thinks he's bigger than Sam)

Frasier: Whaddya mean, *I* want to meet the Queen. All the guys know she's dyin' ta meet *me*. Merrroooowww!

Catsy: My dear Frasier, you will meet the Queen IN YOUR DREAMS. Please drop four tunas in the collection box on board. I will be available for predictions on the flight. Just ask. Sister Catrisha

Tanya: Our mascot (Taz) wants to know if catnip will be served along with his meal???

The Pilot: Sheesh! Gone for a day and I'm out of control! Flight 908 Update #3...Well we've had a busy day at the baggage check in! 13 Passengers arrived with their baggage. Total Baggage weight was approximately 145 Lbs! All passengers have been sent Boarding Pass confirmations. I can see the passengers have been busy in the VIP Lounge, and getting quite into the party atmosphere! A few more stragglers are still running to catch up, and the captain is trying to keep up with all messages from the Air Traffic Control Tower. If any messages are not replied to, blame it on the orange juice, and several animals which the pilot is peeling off from around her head. The co-pilot appears to have been busy keeping the on-lookers controlled - we seem to be attracting a lot of attention. And why not, look at this group! Who could not want to be a part of it? Will post an update tomorrow. The pilot is enjoying the trip enormously! What a group of passengers! I hope you all know how special you are. I will complete the Captain's log tomorrow. Is anyone besides Sue taking pictures! Would hate to have this lost in Gremmieland!

Tanya: 145 lbs!!?!?!?!? HOLY COW! Who's packed themselves?? Alright who's the wise guy that doesn't want to pay for their airfare????

The Pilot: OK, so Amelia might have tumbled in! Check your Flight Instructions on *weight* guidelines ;)

Co: I am having fun too...I'm glad our weight is up there...the heavier...the better!!

Louise: My small package went out Thursday morning. (Where are we going, anyway??)

ladylynx: Please do not be alarmed.....Akiheme just called me on the cellular from the mens room in the far aft cabin of the plane. It seems he brought a couple of his own small wee ones with him as Kelly refused to watch them...they seem to be gone from his inside coat pocket....they seem to be four weeeeeeeeee tarantulas. If the pilot or co-pilot has seen them in the cabin please call me on the cell phone, I am in the ladies lounge at the airport, toooooo afraid to board....Akiheme was to go first and secure the plane from any onlookers that might not have ever seen a miget carrying a 60lb lion cub onto a brightly painted plane with an elephant stuck on the entry ramp......please let me know when you have found the tarantulas..... Akiheme is afraid to come out of the mens room, he thinks everyone will be mad at him. Just FIND THE SPIDERS!!!!! And save me some OJ and valuim......thanks, awaiting your call....here in the ladies room. Ladylynx ps... didn't anyone measure the entry ramp for the elephants deriere?? Will the ramp be cleared soon? Don'tforget to find the spiders....thanks

axl: I think I saw the spiders...They were crawling around the carry on luggage looking for the candy. Naf be prepared to defend the chocolate! Tell Akiheme to come out of the mens room an put those spiders in a box before they are stepped on.

Naf: Chocolate loving spiders?! It's okay, I am not afraid... My candy baggage wouldn't fit under my seat, it's under the pilots seat.

Max's Mom: Hey, if Akiheme can't make it out of the men's room, Max & Zonker will definitely track those spiders!! They're yummy...

ladylynx: Max and Zonker!! there is definetly a BIG PRIME RIB in it for each of you if you eat a couple spiders so I can get on board!!

Co: I can take Homey to...he LOVES bugs!!

Arachniphobe: SPIDERS?!? AHHHHHAAAHHHHH!! LET ME OUTTA HERE!

The Pilot: Amelia is standing at the cargo ramp entrance waiting to, ahem, escort the elephant through the entrance

Mel: Dear Pilots of #908,Thank you so much for arranging this trip. I am having a GREAT time! I have never been so relaxed on a plane trip. The service has been excellent and our tour guides are very gracious. It's nice to be on a trip without having to worry how my kitties are doing. One question though...Where's the pool and when can I go swimming? >^,,^<

Co: Mel...aren't you seated in COACH??? The closest you will get to a pool there is the comode!! VBG...would you like to upgrade to First Class now???...

Mel: I don't know....who all is in 1st class? ;-)

Ailurophile: I'm in first class, non-smoking, of course. Will LV join me up here? I wanted to invite LL up here too, but with a baby lion, I don't think it'd work! Besides, this section will be for the champagne and chocolate
crowd...and we all know chocolate and alcohol can hurt kitties (even the BIG ones!) LOL.

axl: And what perks do we get if we upgrade to first class?

ladylynx: Axl...do you LOVE chocolate? Sit with us, we should have the last 2 rows in first class....

axl: I'd love to sit with you , I love chocolate and I don't mind spiders

ladylynx: There is no pool??? What about a casino?? there are in flight movies right??

Catrina: Question...Since the Co-pilot has graciously invited me to ride in the cockpit (with a huge parachute) during our trip, I was wondering if this gives me full reign as to where I want to go on the plane? Movie theater, bar, pool, litter pan.... What say co-pilot? pilot? Can I go where I want, can I huh? can I? Catrina (Parachute in tow)

co: You can go wherever you like...just stick close to me...remember...I need *YOU* to break my fall!! vbg

Catrina: How can you co-pilot the plane if you are lounging in the bar with moi? AND *who* is going to break my fall?

Co: Tanya can break *your* fall...vbg....and patrick will help to pilot the plane while *I* am partying!!...How's That???...

diane f: I'm glad my boarding pass is confirmed. Wondering who I'll get to sit by on the flight. Looking forward to it.

co: Well...If you DON"T want an aisle seat...you can have your pick!! This whole plane seems to be sitting on the AISLE!!...Except LL. She has a whole row for her menagerie!! And Shelia has an elephant with her... so she should need a row too... I'll be in the bar...and the cock pit now and then...if I can see straight. Cruise down this BB and see which one of our "colorful" passengers you'd *like* to sit next to!!

ladylynx: YOOOOO!!?? Pilot or co-pilot......are there any emergancy provisions? .....like some of the concerns in the post below?? and will we be flying over any water??? or any BIG mountains?? has anyone checked the engines to be sure NO pigeons are nesting in there?? I hate flying, so sitting here in the ladies room, waiting for the spiders to be found and secured, I have thought of several concerns.......could someone from the bar bring me a triple margarita? and 2lbs of raw meat for Simba? thanks........

ladylynx: We need 2!! rows now, I think Buddah's hubby is coming along ...for the black cows/and amaretto....and Guess Who's Whiskers wants to know if it is a direct flight? or will you be refueling somewhere , where she can get a connecting flight?? and maybe get on board?? Fed X just delivered a custom parachutte for the dog, anyone else with a dog who needs a parachute,
please let me know what size your dog is, we get a deal on them.....NO ELEPHANT chutes, sorry Sheila....and where is lisaviolet sitting? Or is she up there with the pilots??? Will there be a doctor on board? and how about a veterinarian?? all these critters on board, we need an IN HOUSE physisian.....is SANDI or CAT DOC coming?? One nurse can't attend to all of us!!! and one other small thing concerns me, ....with so many many critters and hooomans, what happens to the plane if there is gas????? and not the fuel type, the tummy type....if more than 2 fart at the same time will the
plane blow up?? I mean, have you ever been around when an elephant farts??? Boom!!!! I hope the pilot will enforce a NO SMOKING policy....with any gas leakage there could be one heck of an explosion!!!! And that brings my mind to, shouldn't there be a priest or some sort of clergy on board?? Just in case too many people fart at the same time? For the last rights or something? Will REV.DI be there? Then its ok, she's like a priest, she can pray for us that no one farts....sorry, I just worry about being that high up in the air and no open windows, and one to many poots!! :)

co: There will NOW be a STRICT NO SMOKING or lightiing matches policy!!.....LL has brought this very "important" matter to my attention! I think it is wise if we have a strict no lighting matches policy! Perhaps we can have a "No Farting" Section as well!! Do you think that will work?????
And Rev. Diane will be on board...although after this post...I hope we don't lose her...and a few others!! vbg

Stacy: Maybe we should bring GAS masks!! LOL

ladylynx: What a relief!!!......a thought**Maybe the "NO FARTING SECTION"...could be in the front of the plane....like first class!!hahahah, and IF there is no casino on board....then the very AFT of the plane, maybe could be the "Who can fart the loudest" section and then it would be like a casino effect as, we could gamble on how many farts it would take before the big explosion!! And we could place wagers on who would fart the loudest...I like the idea of gas masks!! I wonder if there is time before take off for Akiheme to run to an ARMY NAVY store and pick up a couple cases of gas masks?? hmmmmmmmm........

co: I think JANICE may have some connections there...maybe she can get us a good deal on them...???...

SheBoeing: Well I want a window seat! I love looking out the windows.. I'm scrawny enough to squeeze by everyone to go to the restroom, so long as tray tables are in the upright position.

Mcat: I was just wondering; How many frequent flyer miles do we get for this flight? Do they credit to any airline? You need more lite beer and diet coke in the VIP lounge here. Some kitty spilled mine all over my jeans. I think I'll change into something else. Any suggestions?

Ailurophile: How about I share my Dom Perignon, and you share chocolate/diet cokes? YUM!

Louise: Re: How about chocolate covered strawberries to go with that Dom? (Too many virtual calories?)

ladylynx: delicious beyond words****lets all share, you bring the champagne and Louise, bring strawberries, and we will share our yum yum yum chocolate amaretto cheesecake!! You have to eat alot of calories on a plane, virtual or not to compensate for the fear!!! You burn millions of calories when you are afraid!! Lisa had a great idea she copied from a friend, she injected REAL amaretto all throughout the cheesecake, and chocolate syrup.....it is sooooo delicious. I ate an entire one while waiting in the ladies room all day for those darn spiders to be caught.....Akiheme is in the bar....figures, so glad you got the elephant moved!! Akiheme thinks one of those fabulous dogs ate one of the spiders, so since there is only one......I am going on board!!! I will trust the faithful dogs to track and eat the last one.....it is difficult keeping a lion occupied all day in the ladies room. I met some really neat folks in there, and Simba got some meat delivered by the butchers wife!! Champagne, strawberrys, cheesecake and catnip!! Kachinas wants cat nip....and a mouse. Anyone bring any LIVE mice on board for the kitty's???

Tish: Pilot or co-pilot- Did you find out about the weather yet? Nicki & I want to wear our daisy dukes. If it's going to be cold, of course we'll wear our CAT SUITS, & we will definitly in grey & black tabby.

Pilot: Its 109 degrees at the airport! We'd better have lots of ice onboard

axl: 109 sounds good right now. Its in the low 60's here.

Max's Mom: Ice?? Aren't we just Cool-Cats???

Buddha: Please, what are Daisy Dukes?? Do I need them or want them??

patrick: Flight 908....My baggage has been checked....Hope those baggage handlers don't loose it....or the act like the gorrilas on the luggage ads and destroy it!!!

ladylynx: Patrick......can you really fly a plane??***Akiheme called me on the cell phone, he has found one spider in the bar area floating stoned in a pitcher of beer. He says the spider will live, abit hung over, but will be fine...BUT!He overheard the pilot saying YOU..Patrick!! will be flying the plane while the pilot parties in the bar!!Can you fly a plane 3 times the size of the concord? hmmmmm, does NASA know about this flight? The CIA and NASA may want to know how a plane 3 times the size of a concord is defying gravity with such a tremendous amount of weight on board..... Patrick, I hate flying....especially when it requires REAL feathers....so are you SURE you can handle this BIG BERTHA BABY PLANE??? And how did we get a pilot who can't see?? agggghhhh, I need more valium......woe is me , woe is me, spiders loose, a pilot that is in the bar and can't see straight, an elephants butt stuck in the doorway of the entry ramp.....please tell me you are a pilot by trade Patrick!!

patrick: Been flying airplanes for almost 20 years....

ladylynx: There is a GOD!! I am sooooooooo relieved, think I'll get a glass of OJ to celebrate !!! Thank you Patrick!!

Co: LL...the pilot will be flying the plane...I will be "PARTYING" though....I figure...we always have auto pilot...right?? And I am SO afraid to fly...that I must drink just to get on the plane.!! I do think Pat can fly...but even if he can't... I'll probably sober up in a few hours...just in time to help land BIG BERTHA!! BTW I HATE spiders!! A little valium chaser might help too!!

Chris: What's up with the flight stuff? I thought this was a pet board? Would someone like to fill me in? Thanks!

ladylynx: Flight 908 is a CAT MISSION of love....we are all going to a special destination. You will have to contact the flight travel agent , or the pilot, who can probally be found in the bar....getting ready for the flight...this is a MISSION for cat lovers, cats, and some of us have no sitters, so we must bring some of our fur babes with us. Sheila is afraid she will forget something so she is bringing an elephant to remember for her, and good thing cause with so many passengers, she may not be able to get a rental car either, at least she will have the elephant which throughout history
has been a wonderful means of dependable transportation as long as you have enough peanuts....and we will have one camel, its not too late to book a flight!!! Get the scoop.....and join our mission of good will.....it is positively CAT RELATED!!!

SheBoeing: My cargo is being shipped via truck now, will connect with flight 908 tomorrow or Monday, Is that sufficient time?

Co: That will be fine!! you will not "Miss the Boat"!!...

Co: I think we have gotten the elephant's BIG butt in thru door..........We held some of the Reeses Peanut Butter Cups in front of her mouth...and she squeezed through that "narrow" opening! I'm not sure how we'll get her out...but hey...that's not my job!! vbg Now...Have we found all those SPIDERS yet??? As if flying isn't bad enough...now we have to have *spiders* on the plane?? YIKES!!

Louise: I resemble that remark!

Amelia: Don't forget that I was in the *rear* pushing with all my might. I'm going to take a shower now.

ladylynx: Sheila!!! Oh Sheila!! Akiheme will take care of your elephant, please , please, come to the last 3 rows in first class!! I need an experienced lion holder!! If you can give her a bottle I can sneak to the ladies room and then get the stewardess' to bring us some chocolately cheesecake!! We need to fix the piolet and co pilot a black cow.....extra chocolate icecream,coke,and amaretto!! Did we remember to get cherries??

Fran: Frasier's out tracking down spiders. He just loves those critters! Never fear!

Sheila: Re: Please donot feed the elephant on the flight - ot we MAY not get her out again!!!

Naf: My baggage was mailed this morning. Should arrive tomorrow.

Tish: I'm sitting here in the VIP lounge and...I'having a glass of kendall jackson wine. Nicki is sitting on the back of my chairhelping me post this message. She likes to do that when I'm online. It's a good thing the VIP lounge has online service!!

Stacy: Let me know when everyone is on board and seated. Then I can prepare the first film of the flight and pop the popcorn! I recruited a few members from the musical "Cats" to serve the popcorn. Amelia is working hard enough! Where's the chocolate?? VBG Unless there is a quarantine section on the plane, Grace and Gabby will have to stay home. I will be bringing my kitty, Fang though. He would like some fresh mint leaves please.

Cattitude: I'm toasted! I've had just about every kind of drink imaginable. baaaaaarf. Opps sorry!  I'm having a glass of kendall jackson wine. Nicki is sitting on the back of my chair helping me post this message. She likes to do that when I'm online. It's a good thing the VIP lounge has online service!!

ladylynx: I'm toasted,roasted,and sauted! I am feeling very queasy!! And we are not even in the air, maybe some more chocolate and some of Ail's champagne! Nurse Buddah?? do you have any valium? My dog is starting to shake from all the people dancing in the aisles. ...

Buddha: I had a whole bottle of valium when we got on board, but someone dumped it into the orange juice! Watch out for that orange stuff, it's a killer!!

ladylynx: WOW!!! that must be what happened to Akiheme.....He never drinks.. but he drank alot of OJ!!! I thought he passed out from doing elephant/camel duty!! He had a huge breakfast, then several glasses of YOUR OJ!!!

Fran: Ahm here too Thish....why can't I she you? hic!

ladylynx: thank goodness for laptops......

Co: Our plane *MUST* have internet service!! Can you imagine US without our
computers????...Unthinkable!!!...

KM: Yea, but knowing us, we'll all be on the same plane, e-mailing EACH OTHER!! LOL
 
Pilot: Oh Amelia! We need an air bag over here!

Cattitude: ROFL!!!!

Pets All Around: Don't be late for flight 908.Wear skates to get to the gate.

Fran: Ladylynx, Frasier's out chasing down the spiders right now. He'll have them all cornered in no time!

ladylynx: God bless Fraiser!!.......there is extra prime rib in the fridge of the stewardess' galley.If I can find Akiheme, to babysit the lion I will be off to the bar!!!!

Tanya: How much baggage has arrived so far?

Co: I'm not sure...HEY...Where is the Pilot???...She must be here somewhere!!...

The Pilor: Sorry, I OD'D on OJ!

The PiloT: Whoops! I think I'll join Tish in the VIP lounge where my typing skills should fit right in!:)

The Pilot: Flight 908 Update #4. Well, I can see you all have been VERY busy!  We have a total of 20 baggage check ins with a combined weight of 350 Lbs! Boarding passes have been issued to all arrivals. We have on board Sheila's elephant (tight fit!), Ladylynx's lion cub, Siberian lynx, camel and choclolate cows, an assortment of felines, some renegade spiders and Buddha's husband. Amelia about passed out when she though Patrick was bringing gorillas. Ladylynx is stranded in the ladies room with bowls of tequilla, Fran has finally escaped the Orange Curtain with questionable papers, Doris is bringing freeze dried mice which should come in handy in the current heat spell, Cattitude is doing the duck dance while making popcorn and Naf is covered in chocolate with several admirers in tow. Stacy is wearing a floor length purple gown and a cat hair mustache and is drinking out of saucers. Her diamond necklace should nicely compliment Thebes' crown. Ailurophile is ailuring in her ninja outfit, Buddha is considering trading in the nurse's uniform for Daisy Dukes (?) and Naf is wearing chocolate. Irish Cat is bringing leprachauns to play with the Gremlins, and Axl is playing with a laser pointer. Catrina and the Co-Pilot are fighting over Tanya's parachute, unaware that Ladylynx is providing made to order chutes for the dogs. Woof! Woof! Amelia is on her hands and knees looking under the seats for the runaway spiders. Tish is typing double after several hours in the VIP lounge, and I believe several of the passengers are assisting her. Max's Mom is having a forklift and backhoe stowed on board to assist with litter duty. Noxious fumes will be ported to the outside. (See gas comment below). Nature's Miracle is being trucked in on a Chevron truck and piped into one of the fuel tanks. Ladylynx is worried about excess gas on the trip, but Amelia has assured us no beans will be served on this flight. And Tuni will be seranading us with several selections  accompanied by Racekatz' marching band. So, what's next?

Torti: WAIT I WANNA COME!! I GOTTA FINISH CLEANING MI TALE AN BITING HUMOONZ FOOT!! ALSO GOTTA GIT MI POUNCE PACKED..........TORTI

ladylynxer: Tarbender...please limit the piolets drinks.....I am NOT stranded with bowls of tequilla!!! Darn cell phones, I was wanting the bartender to place a bowl of tequilla on the bar and one on the floor as tarantulas are rumored to love tequilla, my plan was if there were one or two loose in the bar, they would get drunk, be easily restrained and placed in a secure place, I also was calling out for a triple for myself.....but now the elephant is settled!!! And there are wonderful tracking dogs of Frans on guard, I think one ate a spider, so there is only one teeeeenny out there....now I can get down to some serious chocolate consuming......Piolet?? did you drink the traps set for the spiders?? mmmmmmmm good aren't they...?? All these beverages....yummm, but, WHAT IS THE MAIN COURSE??? Is this a dinner flight or do we only get a few pacs of peanuts that will be donated to Sheila's elephant??

Fran: Frasier has everything under control. All the spiders have been removed. If you see any that he missed just holler!

The Pilot: LL, I thought the bowls of tequilla were for STACY, who's been known to drink out of saucers now and again! VBG :)

Co: Once again...There will be NO "nuts" on this plane...although I am starting to rethink that one...vbg...

Naf: That's not chocolate I'm covered in...I was helping Amelia push Sheila's elephant when suddenly I was frightened by a spider being pursued by several cats, some dogs, and a man carrying a cell phone and a bowl of tequila. Apparently the elephant was frightened too... so if Amelia is out of that shower, I'll just have a little wash-up.

Louise: Yes....please do!!

Buddha: Phew! Did anyone remember to bring an Air-Spray? If not, I'll donate my last bottle of perfume to the cause!

Cattitude: LOL! Good thing I squeezed in beside the elephant!

Co: EEEEwwwwwwweeeeeee What's that smell????........

Tish: I spent too much time in the VIP lounge last night, so today my head is banging. but i'm still ready for fl# 908. Nicki said she wanted some shrimp,  I'll take some too. She also told me to bring 2 lb.s of cat nip. It's gona be so hot that I'll be sporting my daisy dukes. Nicki will be is her kitty dukes.

Catrina: OOOOooooo, me too, talk about a hangover! I'm gettin' too old for this!!

Cattitude: Hey Naf, what kind of candy are you bringing? I like hot tomales and lots of choclate! :o)

Naf: You like Hot Tamales too!!! I may just have to toss them to you though, I don't seem to be very popular after my unfortunate incident with the elephant!

Naf!: Come visit with us, have some chocolate ameretto cheesecake, some of Ail's champagne, and some of the strawberry's Louise is hording, it will make you feel better and you can hold Simba for awhile, she won't care what you smell like, she rather likes the "odureeee" reminds her of the jungle...
she will lick you and head butt you, and you will feel so much better, if not, we will give you a triple shot of Jose Quervo and you'll be fine!!!

Naf: Sounds good to me!!! With Simba though it is just licking and tasting right? She won't try any eating will she?

LL: Not to worry, just big licks......when they finish licking a bone, it looks like polished Ivory......Just kidding!! Its just a big lick!! Watch the head butts though, you could get a concussion!!

Buddha: Daisy Dukes. Please, won't somebody tell me what Daisy Dukes are? I need to know if I should insist on a shopping stopover to get them. Or if I want them. Or if I need them!

Mcat: ME TOO!! except I know I'll need them; I *need* everything.

Co: I don't know what they are either...HEY Fartrina...what are Daisy Dukes?????...

You know who: Eh Co-Pilot.......Ok, now you are how old?? & you don't know what Daisy Dukes are?? I even wear them but not so short that my butt hangs out!! Wouldn't that be a sight!! EEEWWWW!!! I'll send you a pair, what size do you wear??? Lucky you are going by Co-Pilot, I owe you one now!!

Co: Eh Fartrina....At least *I* know what LEGGINGS are???!!! vbg...Did you manage to get into those jeans last night??? hmmmmmmm Oh...and I am a size 3!! *vbg* OK....maybe 3 squared!!

Cattitude: Didn't you ever watch the Dukes of Hazard? This is what daisy Dukes are... They are those short shorts that Daisy Duke wears! Usually short cut-off jean shorts. *Come on baby, kick those Daisys.* I used to wear them when I was a youngin and had the legs. Now I'm an old 22 year old! :o( But hey, I'll squeeze into my old pair if ya'll wear some too! By the way, I still love the Dukes of Hazard! Yeeee Haw! Maybe we can play some old reruns on the plane!

Co: That show is on TNN here...do you get TNN there..?? Do you like Country Music????..

Cattitude: Co-Pilot, heck ya we get TNN! Yup, I like country. You gonna play any on the plane? We can line dance in the aisles!

Co: We'll have to play lots of country music...Who do you like??????...

Stacy: I'm ashamed to admit I used to watch "Dukes of Hazzard" all the time. I had a "crush" on John Schneider.

Cattitude: Stacy, I had a crush on John Schnider too! Huba huba. ha!

Stacy: Oh, those baby blues!! (and tight buns too!) VBG

Co: Shame, shame Stacy...I'm telling Mike!! vbg...

KM: Daisy Dukes are really short jeans shorts. Remember the television program 'Dukes of Hazard' in the early 80s. (really stupid show BTW). Anyway, the female character played by Catherine Bach wore very short cut-offs (she had the body for 'em). You see young (and not-so-young) girls/women wearing 'em again. I'm a very liberal person, and even I think they're TOO short sometimes, if you catch my drift (or should that be 'draft'?!?).

Co: Thanks KM...I thought they were "feet pajamas"...I was *realy* off on this one!!...LOL......

Cattitude: KM, hey I still like the Dukes! I want to live in Hazard County. So much stuff going on in such a small town!

KM: Oooh sorry!! didn't mean to offend! I was a city girl & just couldn't relate. Every episode seemed exactly the same!!

axl: I think I'll stick to my old bluejeans.

co: After ALL that chocolate you may not still fit in them!! vbg

ladylynx: Buddah!!You don't want to be wearing those Daisy Dukes hanging with us! Your holding a baby lion with claws! And Kachinas...he has little teethies...bare legs look like food to them, they are used to chicken and turkey legs...besides, your nurses uniform makes us feel safer, like we have a real nurse!! I hate flying, what if I have a panick attack? You will have to hold onto the lion cub....and at 60 lbs , she is a handful, though she is a very good lion , she doesn't squirm, she loves to sit in your lap and nuzzel you, and she loves looking out the window! And think about this.....what if after all this chocolate and champagne you puke?? Agggghhh, you don't want that dripping down your legs....not a ride for daisy dukes unless you ARE Daisy Duke!!!and Sheila's elephant does not seem to care who she poots on!! All those kitties running all over, some have claws, some climb legs like they are trees....I would wear jeans!!! Or full body cat suit!!! :)

Buddha: Ladylynx, you are absolutely right! With the shape of MY legs, I'll glady hold the lion cub instead of wearing Daisy Dukes! But I sure appreciate finding out what they are!

Mcat: Hey Pilot! Can we strap on an extra section to hold all the chocolate? I have 3 kinds of M&Ms - peanut, almond and plain - 300 Hershey bars with and without almonds - 200 Nestle's Crunch. That's all that fits in my carrier. It's a good thing I am currently catless and have this extra space.

Co: There is *ALWAYS* room for Chocolate...we'll get that on somehow.... Besides...I'm sure we'll eat our way through it all by the end of the flight!! YUMMY!!

axl: I found some Mackinaw Island fudge from our vacation I'm bringing.

Cattitude: Axl, I'll trade you a bite of fudge for a bite of sushi!

axl: Ok I'll trade but Ladylynx invited me to sit in the last three rows of First Class with her. She's bringing Simba. How will Sushi Breath affect her? Will I have to bring mouth wash now or risk Simba trying to share my sushi?

ladylynx: Axl....dont' worry, Simba hates fish, it is Kachinas (he has a name now) that will want to stick his furry little feet inside your mouth to catch the fishy!!

Cattitude: Anyone going to line dance in the aisles with me?

axl: I want to learn line dancing too. Will you give lessons?

Co: We used to teach COUNTRY dancing!! We can all be Boot Scootin Boogying in the aisles!!

Buddhaanyone?: We used to teach ballroom dancing to kids going to parties! Cha-Cha or Tango anyone?? Hey co-pilot, we can give lessons in the aisle!

co: Oooh...I like to tango!!..I'll have to bring roses for our teeth!!

Buddha: Just watch those thorns dearie!!

ladylynx: Twelve dozen roses just delivered!! Tango , Tango, Tango.....

Fran: I got my boots on and I'm ready! Are you bringing music Cat? Need any help?

Mcat: We have enough people to have groups learning different dances. How big a plane is this? Will the differnt musics conflict? How do any of you get any sleep, here or on the plane?

Sheila: If you'll teach me! However I rather learn to Tango!!! all that bending backwards you know!!

Pets All Around: Are we gonna see any movies on F908.I'm bringing pickles.

Entertainment Coordinator: Yes. Pickles? Yum! Are they dill or sweet? I love dill pickles! We will be viewing "The Lion King", "The Aristocats", and "That Darn Cat." I mentioned in a post below that I recruited some members from the musical "CATS" to serve the popcorn and Kit Kat's since I know that Amelia will be busy. The co-pilot requested "101 Dalmations." If you have any requests, please let me know and I will be happy to accomodate you.  Depending on the length of the flight, we may have to only watch clips of the films.

ladylynx: I hope the pickles are Clausen's....Simba loves BORN FREE, and Leopard Son...story of a leopard of course!! CAT PEOPLE scares Simba...but that is the movie that taught Takiy what another leopard sounds like, Takiy found her voice watching Cat People. Kachinas suggested, my for such a young dude!!, FELIX THE CAT, it is an animated flick, (for adult kitties ONLY!!) No, Kachinas does NOT have my permission to watch. :)We could watch the musical CATS forever!! Did anyone bring any HOME VIDEOS of their kitties??

Pets All Around: I'll bring both.

Tish: I will but you'll have to teach me the steps, I'm a rock fan. I'm a freelance photographer, I'll bring the camra & all the film.

Cheryl C.: Music on Flight 908.Along with the in flight movies which could be That Darn Cat, Homeward Bound, and the Cat People, could we also have some Jimmy Buffett music. This passenger is a PARROTHEAD! tHANKS. cHERYL C.

Entertainment Coordinator: Cheryl...You want Jimmy Buffet? You got it!! See the reply to Pets All Around's post regarding the films.

Buddha: Right on! I love Jimmy Buffet! My son says I' probably the oldest J.B. fan around!

ladylynx: nanananananana I'm the oldest!!! Simba LOVES JB!!

Naf: I love Jimmy Buffett! My Honey is such a parrot head he named our son Jimmy. I'll be requesting Margaritaville!

Cheryl C.: Cool! Break out the Coronas! I'll be requesting the perfect Parrot Head vacation song - "The Weather Is Here, I Wish You Were Beautiful" and ordering cheeseburgers in paradise. Sit with me.

Buddha: I want the "Last Mango in Paris," please. Even though I'm over 70, I love that man!

Cheryl C: Okay, you got your wish, but my cats are howling for "Boat Drinks" They want a flight to St. Somewhere. Hurry before they shoot a hole in my freezer!

Cat Lady: Does Elliott know about this??????....**LOL**...

Buddha: Elliott doesn't even like Jimmy Buffet! Too bad..he wanted to come along on the trip when he heard LL was going to have Black Cows!

Naf: Okay!!! And if all those line dancers will make room we can get in the aisle and Buddha can lead us in "Fins to the left...fins to the right..."

Buddha: At the rate we are going with the drinks, how about Buffet's "WHY DON'T WE GET DRUNK AND S****!

Naf: BUDDHA!!! DUDE!!! You are one naughty lady!!! LOL.

Casey: Haven't you guys taken off YET? *wink*

Co: Hi Casey...We are having too good of a time in the VIP Lounge...want to join us???...

Passenger: We're getting close! It won't be long now!!!!

Pets All Around: Will we have a nice potty on board & enough toilet paper?

janice: Have any connecting flights with Flight 908 arrived yet?

Customs Inspector: Yippee! Customs just got DUMPED on! Customs just received 15 new arrivals! Will take time to sort out baggage and issue Boarding Passes. Stay tuned.

Fran: Yaaaayy! I'm so excited!!!!!

patrick: this plane is gonna be packed....Perhaps we could borrow a C-5 "Galaxy" cargo transport from the Air Force. Weighs 750,000 pounds when completely loaded. Some of us might have to get out and push, however!! If we need something bigger, we might ask the Russians...just buy Boris a bottle of vodka!!!

Pilot: Patrick! Don't go far...when last seen the co-pilot was eating chocolate, dancing to country music and hugging a parachute!

Co: We can always paddle with our feet...like Fred Flintstone...!!...

Naf: Passengers of flight 908, respectfully requesting that you kindly restrain your pets. Thanks to Sheila's elephant I stink really good right now because all the cats keep sniffing me and then showing me their teeth, and all the dogs keep rolling on me. And is that a small lion stalking me???!!!

Co: You are lucky that the cats are just showing you their teeth,....It's when they show you the other end...and their tails start to twitch that you better worry!!! vbg

Naf: Dont give them any ideas please...and now the camel is giving me the eye!

ladylynx: Watch out for the camel,!! Kitty urine is an aphrodisiac to camels and the camel will want you know what from you, plus she spits on everyone...and when she is excited, she nips!! Better go over to the Hotel Naf....cause when you passed us, you smelled like "Eau De Kitty Pee Wee" spray cologne...and a touch of elephant pooty. That is definetly camel attraction scents....have any of the dogs mistaken you for a tree yet?

Naf: I had a traumatic experience...Well, it took a while, but I am here soaking in the hot tub. I can't believe that no one on the plane heard my screams of fright. The camel chased me all the way to the hotel and he had lovin' on his mind. But I am fast, I escaped when the dogs who had peein' on their minds began nipping at his heels. It was close, but I'm safe now. Tell the others coming over to be on the look out for a sex-fiend camel. And I thought the camel was a female?!

ladylynx: Oh my!!No one ever got the camel excited before,....Naf!! I am sooooo sorry, you poor thing, first a 2 ton elephant pooty's on you, cats anoint you, Simba licks you, dogs chase you.....poor Naf!!I had nooooooo idea it was a BOY camel!!!! Akiheme cares for the camel, we just got it in case we couldn't get a rental car when we land....a male camel?? wonder if we can get a refund?? better not call it "Sweety" anymore....Akiheme will be glad to know the camel is manly . I am definetly staying away, far away , from the camel.Why didn't you take a cab Naf?? You need to rest!! Just soak....and have some tequilla!! Order room service, a nice fat steak!! OR a primerib....mmmmmmmmmmmmm

Co: This gives new meaning to Camel's*HUMPS* !!! LOL...

Catrina: You're a sick pup, Co-Pilot!!!!! *grins*

Naf: Dear ladylynx and Co-pilot...Don't make me laugh while I'm in the hot tub!!! I'll wet my pants and I'm sure others would like a nice soak after me! Anyway, could someone please come and get the camel? I can see him out the window and he's leering at me.

ladylynx: Akiheme says it will dishonor the camel....so now the camel belongs to you Naf...a gift from Akiheme, one must not dishonor a horny camel. Now he is yours, now you can disipline him. When camel belongs to another house, you will run from camel. When camel belongs to you, you will face camel with new confidence and deal with camel with authority. Maybe after the trip, Sheila will give you the elephant too!! OBTW, please do not pee in the pool!! or the hot tubs.....grins***(holding my nose)

ladylynx: Naf! Simba only wants to lick you.....She thinks you are an elephant!!! The smell is turning her on!!! hahahhahaha, Naf, all kidding aside, we weren't sure how long it would be before the flight got underway, so Akiheme has a key to a suite across the street from the main terminal at the Hilton, you are welcome to use the shower and hot tub, I am sure you have time to get a cab and go over....and get back before takeoff....feel free to call the valet and order new clothes, just sign the ticket with the room number!! Dear Dear sister is paying for it all!!! We borrowed her credit card to travel on. Enjoy, then come have some chocolate ameretto cheesecake with us and play with Simba....:)

Co: Can I come TOO??? I'm sure "Whiskers" won't mind!!...

ladylynx: The more the merrier!! And anyone prefering the pool to the commode, please feel free to enjoy the accomodations across from the main terminal,while we are waiting for takeoff!...Just see Akiheme, he has the key passes to the hotel suite....enjoy!! Maybe we could get a group rate with the cabby taking us back and forth! I will need a shower myself from all the formula Simba splashes on me when she drinks...Wait til YOU KNOW WHO finds out we are all coming to visit her!! She thought she was short on space before!!! I am so glad you found this plane!!!

Co: Is there room service there??? Will Whiskers pay for the honor bar too???...

ladylynx: It is a VERY large suite, there is a bar there that is kept stocked, not with catnip,but I am sure we could get the valet to go find some!!Better to have just humans going in and out, sorry, not pets....but
just sign the room number!! I am sure there is room service. It will be a month before Whisker's gets the bill, and she is always donating to charities, and THIS IS A GOOD CAUSE, she cares very much for" you know who "and would be happy this flight will cheer "you know who" up.I look at this as though Guess Who's Whiskers is with us in spirit and American Express Card!!!Wouldnt' a hot shower and a hot tub feel good for a couple hours? I am sure there's time before take off.........we are taking off aren't we?? I promised Simba she could fly with the eagles....and pigeons....

samsmomtoo: Been asking for info on flight 908 for 3 days. Nobody want me to play. I'm going to cry. Must be some sort of discrimination. What is it, my dog too little? My cat too hairy? I'm gonna tell my mommy if somebody doesn't let me play really really really soon. So There! Don't have much else to say. Had to say it all in the subject area. Nobody seems to be reading my posts. I know you guys are busy with this game but weren't you taught to share? Can't stand to miss a good time ... I'll pay cash ... bring my own pooper scooper ... note from home ... cases of white wine ... Just tell me what to do!!!!
I'm sort of new to computer. But, I keep putting my e-mail address in the e-mail slot. WAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!WAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!WAH!!!!!!!!!!!! WAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I promise not to cry on the flight!!!! (If you let me go)

Buddha: Just ask for the pilot or co-pilot to e-mail you about your reservation. Give your addy!

Co: e-mail going to you now!!....

ladylynx: Samsmomtoo...Where do you live?? Soon as Akiheme returns I will get him to go and fetch you.....start packing!! I am sure no one ignored your posts...they are tooo wasted to read them!!! The more the merrier, the bigger the surprise!! Can you get chocolate covered cherries where you are??

Fran: Whaisted? Whoose whaisted? I resemble that remark LL!

LL: I am truely sorry Fran!Anyone that can drink that much champagne in that short of time can definetly hold their liqour! It was all the OJ you drank at breakfast that worried me!!!!Come have some chocolate ameretto cheesecake, the cake has been injected throughout with DiSarentoAmeretto!!!

Fran: Ohhhhhh, I think I'm going to be sick....and we're not even in the air yet! I think I'll stay out of the VIP room for a while.

samsmomtoo: chocolate covered cherries? What, you're passing up my offer of cases of white wine for chocolate covered cherries? O.K. How about I bring both. Sounds like you guys are going to run out of libations before anything else. I'll tell Mommy everything's okay. The big kids are letting me play. Thanks big kids.

Fran: Welcome aboard! This crew will never run out of libations! Ladylynx has her sister's credit card!

Fran: Aww, poor baby. Come with me to the VIP lounge and we'll make you feel *much* better. This is my second night there and I'm learning to hold my liquor quite well, thank you.

ladylynx: Flight 908...like 3 wishes from the Genie in the BOTTLE!! firtst.....does anyone want Chinese food? I am sending Akiheme out for food...one can not live on spiked OJ and cheesecake for long. I have had toooooooo much chocolate! second....would it be ok if we had 10 mins. of complete silence, no dancing, no hoopla ha!, and take time to say a prayer for all our kitty pals, and their fur babies, and reflect for a moment on the beautiful memories of some who are not with us on this journey...And a special prayer for lisaviolet's Georgie...Prayers of thanks for our leaders vision to get us all together to make one of our own smile, and let us pray for a safe journey. I feel soooo guilty having such a good time, this is the first good time I have seen in a long time of saddness and illnesses as well as losses for many of us. third....Akiheme was wondering if there would be story telling?? He was thinking it would be nice to hear if there were any great stories on you and your fur baby or dogy, or Sheila's elephant crossing the Atlantic, like as you were leaving home for the airport.....?? Ten minutes after we left for the airport, Simba decided then to take a big poop!!! We had to pull over, take her out of the crate...one hold Simba, one clean the crate, she had been out in the grass a half hour before....think she would wiz or pooo??? noooooooo, only in heavy traffic when we were already late to the airport!! And Kachinas, little devil, cons us to let him sit in a lap, then leaps on Akiheme's head while he is trying to drive, Kachinas' big feet right in his eyes, we almost crashed. We keep telling him he is tooooo little to drive yet. I am not allowed to drive (still) as back awhile ago I got into big trouble for speeding........Aspin,Draco,and Anni all knew something was up, they kept climbing into the bags and hiding. They have a sixth sense when you start to put on makeup....and they see the bag.....how do they get so smart??