*THE ABRIDGED VERSION*

***** BAGGAGE UPDATE & PARTY SYNOPSIS #2 *****
- The Engineer on February 10, 1999 at 19:41:07 from 207.211.63.75:

10 new pieces of baggage that arrived today, bringing the total to 13. Mr. Tally (the Skycap) is getting pretty excited about all this. He called me at work today to tell me about all the packages that arrived. We're going to go out on Saturday and get a box to start collecting them in. I went out last weekend and bought a whole bunch of red, pink and white tissue paper and some pretty pink floral and rose wrapping paper, a TON of kitty stickers (and I found some cute train ones too), some white and pink heart shaped paper confetti and some heart shaped glitter confetti. Jeff & Di will be finding confetti until the Millenium hits!

Now those of you who aren't yet en route, get those bags packed! I've got all this Valentine's stuff sitting here waiting for you. I hope I don't have to exchange it for St. Paddy's day stuff.

Well, it seems as if Tik is stuck in the coal bin shoveling coal to keep this thing a'runnin. All the dogs that snuck aboard (and don't think for a minute we don't know you're here, Penny) are keeping VikiKat comfy in the Isolation Car where she has been banished to despite her protests that Brontosaurs aren't contagious. Or was that Bronchitis?

Sassy has been waving her "Love Wand" around, and brother does it show. I've never seen such a shameless display of blatant flirting, come hither looks and whisker twitching. Good thing you kitties are all fixed. And some of you are distressing your moms by having gone missing. I think we need to put lo jacks on the critters. There's no telling where they are ending up. Tik is beaming down a tri-corder in case any of you need to locate your missing puddies.

DaffinMe and Destiny put up a great post on things that make you Hmmmmm. (Ha! See if you can find it), Sharon and India, the Chambermaids have their hands full cleaning an assortment of messes including Cheezy puddles of all kinds. Car #5 is currently being fumigated.

Ladylynx managed to put in an emergency call from jail on her cell phone. She was busted for speeding to the post office to get her baggage off to the Station. She's awaiting bond. Her fur boy, Mikalsputin is running amok with a bag containing her cell phone. If anyone knows the whereabouts of this missing phone, please contact Robert Stack.

Cat slave, our Entertainment Co-Ordinator has been keeping the party going with music and posting an unauthorized picture of moi. Axl, if you want a treasure hunt, I dare you to find it!

The clean up crew (not mentioning any names Sharon and India) are attempting to unionize and demanding hazard pay and waste management/toxic waste disposal bonuses. And who could blame them?

Thebes wants a little early morning pick-me-up, preferably with someone cute. Well, Tom Jones is singing in the lounge and Mel and Sean are missing in action.

Thcuthe meow? Did thumbuddy loothe thith? I fownd it... Peg staggering into car 6 with a truss
on February 11, 1999 at 0:10:05 from 205.205.41.97:

...thtufft in da mattweth ov da lwer burth. *hic* Wat ith thiss thing aniway? A gurdul?? *hic* Hunny! Derr derr Hunny, wassa mattur?

ATTENTION PASSENGERS!! IMPORTANT DEBARKING INFORMATION - The Crew of the HeartsAboard Express on February 11, 1999 at 12:46:53 from 153.37.173.12:


The passengers of the HeartsAboard Express will be debarking the train at the Plantation of Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside to attend the extravagant, elaborate, hearts-a-thumping Art Deco Ball! (Sorry, kitties, this one's just for the humans.) You will be winding your way to the plantation in horse driven surreys with a fringe on the top. The path will be laden with weeping willows, majestic oaks, twinkling lights and fairie dust. You will be greeted at the plantation by men in livery and whisked into the Grand Ballroom. This will be a magical night for all.

Let's open those trunks and break out the finery for this one! Those of you who cannot find the proper 1930's attire, please make do with whatever costume you have or can put together with items found on the train. Escorts are optional. There will be many handsome gentlemen and ladies awaiting your attention! We're sure that many of you may not return to the train in the same condition as you left it so each of you will be given a token upon departure. Do Not Lose This Token! You will need to present it to the bellman before you are allowed to reboard the train.

As you make your way through the train to the platform, please identify yourself to the bellman, describe what you'll be wearing to the Ball and the token you will be carrying with you.

  • Waaahhhhh!!! I can't go. I already have a date elsewhere!. - Linda   13:35:39 2/11/1999 (2)

    *sniff*....let me know how much fun it was *sniff*

    • Oh no!! Me neither....Please don't forget 'bout us!! nm. - Kelseys Mama   17:29:19 2/11/1999 (1)
      • No one will be left behind..this is a magical time and a. - The Crew 19:55:13 2/11/1999 (0)

        magical place. We are not earth bound on this trip.

  • I of course have brought many dresses but,. - Jane glamorous meowmie of Jack n Simba   13:33:19 2/11/1999 (1)

    I think the purple velvet sleeveless sheath, heavily beaded about the neck and shoulders, with the fringed skirt coming just to my ankles, will do. I of course will wear the matching purple velvet heels and white satin elbow-length gloves and matching cloche hat.

    My token? That will be my golden cigarette holder. Of course I don't smoke but every fine 1930's lady must carry one.

    • I shall wear my emerald-green gown.... - Andrea   15:28:29 2/11/1999 (0)

      the velvet of course, with my Grandmother's pears and a lace shawl. Green makes my eyes greener.

      Elbow-length white gloves and a small black hat with a veil will add a little more glamour to my look. I am so glad that I made it onboard just in time for this glamorous event!

  • Oh! The perfect occasion for my off-white, off-the-shoulder. - Noofies   13:22:47 2/11/1999 (1)

    ball dress with the full tulle skirt! It has a shawl collar that sits right at the edge of my shoulders, showing off my magnificent alabaster throat and decolletage to their best advantage. I will be wearing my South Sea pearl necklace and drop earrings. The collar extends down my arms almost to the elbow, where the remainder of my arms are covered by above-the-elbow seed-pearl-beaded white gloves with rhinestone buttons.

    The bodice is snug to my waist, and then the dress explodes into a full, swishy tulle skirt which ends just above the ankles. I think I'll wear my white sandals - the ones with the strap across the instep, heel strap going from the arch of my foot to the back of my heel and then going around my ankles.

    I will be wearing my grandmother's pearl and diamond broach, I'll have a gardenia pinned in my hair, and I'll be carrying my beaded evening bag.

    My token is an Irish lace-edged silk hankie. (Don't worry, I have another in my bag.)

    • Aw Noofies! That's what I was gonna wear! nm. - cecilia   13:37:19 2/11/1999 (0)
  • Oh shoot, we tot you wuz gonna tell us.... - Jack n Simba   13:20:46 2/11/1999 (1)

    how to make dem D*GS quit barking in the back dere!! Geez.

    • Oh, that's easy! msg. - Mr French   13:25:04 2/11/1999 (0)

      You just puff up really big and hiss and spit. Then you get your meowmie to squirt 'em in the open mouth with a squirt gun!

    • THE PARTY STARTS HERE!! MSG
    - Posted by cat slaves merlin the party animal on February 11, 1999 at 17:48:10 from 209.198.5.98:



    PARTY!!! WOOOHOOO!!

    Ok folks, the Merle-meister is here, the party can start!!

    Oooooo, I have a "Train" joke!!!! Here it is..... - Posted by Sue. on February 11, 1999 at 20:05:46 from 198.211.16.157:

    MANAGERS VS. ENGINEERS

    Three Engineers and three Managers are going to a conference and had to travel by train to get there. At the station, the three Managers bought their three tickets and watched as the three Engineers bought only a single ticket. "How are three people going to travel on only one ticket?" asked a Manager. "Just watch and you'll see," answered an Engineer.

    They all board the train and the Managers took their seats and watched as all three Engineers cram into a restroom and close the door behind them. The train departed and shortly afterward, the conductor came around collecting tickets. He knocked on the restroom door and said, "Ticket, please." The door opened just a crack and a single arm emerged with a ticket in hand. The conductor took it and moved on.

    The Managers saw all this and agreed it is quite a clever idea. So after the conference, the Managers decide to copy the Engineers on the return trip and save some money (expense reports). When they got to the station, they bought a single ticket for the return trip. But to
    their astonishment, the Engineers didn't buy a ticket at all.

    "How are you going to travel without a single ticket?" asked one Manager.

    "Just watch and you'll see," answered an Engineer.

    They board the train. The three Managers cram into a restroom compartment and the three Engineers cram into another one nearby. The train departed. Shortly afterward, one of the Engineers left his restroom, walked over to the Managers’ stall, knocked on the door and said, "Ticket, please."

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