It is a sad day for Oldbag today, her beloved cats are going to the airport for a week, waiting to be transported there next week when Oldbag leaves this cold, miserable country for pastures new....namely 6th October.
So I think this thread should be used to cheer up Oldbag today especially as I am sure she will miss her babies very much.
So anything amusing, jokes, cat stories, moving stories, anthing you think would bring a smile to her face on this sad day.
(Yes I know the cats won't be gone forever but she will still miss them until she sees them next week! )
Posted by Oldbag (Member # 9889) on :
Ahh thank you Advocate. I am sitting here stressing. They should have gone between 9 and 11 this morning but we are still here. We are all stressed. They know something is wrong and keep trying to hide in inaccessible places. Much as I will miss them, it means I can't get on with my packing because they will hide in the store room.
Posted by Anthropos (Member # 9410) on :
Hi Old bag - Sorry if I haven't followed you well enough. But may I ask: Why are you moving to Cairo? Any special reason?
Posted by Oldbag (Member # 9889) on :
quote:Originally posted by Anthropos: Hi Old bag - Sorry if I haven't followed you well enough. But may I ask: Why are you moving to Cairo? Any special reason?
Everyone asks me that and I haven't thought of a good answer yet! Love it, want/need to change my life! Want to experience a completely different culture, ...
Still here waiting for the cat people Cat's beginning to 'de-suspiciousize' and coming out of hiding... oh deary deary me...
Posted by Leito (Member # 14189) on :
Just keep an eye on those cats, they may look peaceful, but is that the truth ?
is yr husband gonna move to cario with u?
Posted by esso7 (Member # 12215) on :
lol r u married old bag without telling me
Posted by Anthropos (Member # 9410) on :
Yes indeed - that seems to have totally gone unnoticed by many here!
Where is this mysterious man?
Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
There is no mystery man for Oldbag, she is simply a confident, independent and adventurous female.....GO OLDBAG!!!!!! Posted by Oldbag (Member # 9889) on :
I'm cryin' now, the babies have gone off in the van, they were cryin' and howlin' and my arms are covered in deep scratches and I'm drippin' blood How could I explain to them what is happening? I just hope they love Cairo
Posted by Leito (Member # 14189) on :
Awww, don't worry. They'll be just fine!
Posted by Oldbag (Member # 9889) on :
quote:Originally posted by Leito: Awww, don't worry. They'll be just fine!
I hope so, I feel so guilty, but they just don't know anyone in the world but me - for more than 11 years and are not friendly. The only thing is that one of my cousin's has agreed that he and his GF will take them if the vet at Heathrow doesn't allow them to fly.
This is definately a day for chocolate to blunt the senses I will go to the shop now and indulge.
Posted by Leito (Member # 14189) on :
They are going to love Egypt. With all the mice and cockroaches .
Hope you enjoy your chocolate.
Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
quote:Originally posted by Oldbag: I hope so, I feel so guilty, but they just don't know anyone in the world but me - for more than 11 years and are not friendly. The only thing is that one of my cousin's has agreed that he and his GF will take them if the vet at Heathrow doesn't allow them to fly.
I felt guilty too when I took my cat on the plane. He clearly did not like it -- of course, nobody likes to be stuck in a small space not being allowed to get out and not knowing what's going on while being surrounded by strange sounds and smells. I couldn't even get up to go to the bathroom without him raising a fuss and crying and moving around.
But the minute I let him out in my apartment he was his nosy sassy old self and all suffering seemed to be forgotten, he felt at home immediately. So apparently no long-term damage was done to his little cat soul. Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
Ahhh Leito you are soooo sweet!!
Poor you Oldbag, I'm sure everything will be fine with them, try not to worry.
Posted by Oldbag (Member # 9889) on :
Well I am in the process of anaesthetizing my hurting heart with chocolate.
This is the first time I have been alone in my flat without my kitties - even when 1 had to spend a few nights in the vets - for over 11 years.
I'm lookin' with sadness at their litter tray, remains of their breakfast and the trail of destruction they generally leave about the place
7 days from now though, I will be at Heathrow myself and will not be living here anymore - its suddenly getting real!
Posted by Leito (Member # 14189) on :
Now I miss jacky, blacky, snowbell, scarface, and mikey.
Cats are so nice!
7 days is no time, wanna play a multiplayer game ?
Posted by VanillaBullshit (Member # 10873) on :
Just think how ecstatic your kitties will be to able to lick themselves while lounging in the sun 24/7/365!
Hope you touch down safe & get settelled in ASAP Posted by Tigerlily (Member # 3567) on :
quote:Originally posted by Oldbag: Well I am in the process of anaesthetizing my hurting heart with chocolate.
This is the first time I have been alone in my flat without my kitties - even when 1 had to spend a few nights in the vets - for over 11 years.
I'm lookin' with sadness at their litter tray, remains of their breakfast and the trail of destruction they generally leave about the place
7 days from now though, I will be at Heathrow myself and will not be living here anymore - its suddenly getting real!
Oh come on, Oldbag, it's not that bad! That's what you wanted, remember? Now get busy with packing, cleaning and everything else.
You know the cats are in great care and everything will be arranged so that they are with you on the same flight.
So throw that box of chocolates away and finish up with everything what still needs to be done.
BTW, I can imagine family and friends must be storming your place and occupy your phone right now to wish you well!
All the best for the few remaining days in England. Soon a completely new chapter in your book of life will open up - an incredibly interesting and adventurous one!
Keep us posted.....
Posted by Oldbag (Member # 9889) on :
Too late to chuck the choccies away - I'm afraid I just polished off the last one
Sister and hubby on the way with the lorry to take most of my stuff away tomorrow!
If ur on facebook there's a group for them Posted by Oldbag (Member # 9889) on :
OK, this isn't getting the packing done so I shall get off the 'puter now and plan how I'm gonna finish this lot off.
Posted by soozi (Member # 11108) on :
Best of luck Oldbag - I know how you feel about the cats! I've got to give my 2 up early next year, and its gonna break my heart!
It'll be worth it for you though!
Posted by Sashyra88 (Member # 11693) on :
quote:Originally posted by Leito:
quote:So throw that box of chocolates away
She meant, throw that box of chocolates Leito's way .
And how is Leito`s way?
*runs to hide away from Leito*
Posted by Leito (Member # 14189) on :
Not throw them the way Leito does, throw them the way Leito takes xD.
Posted by desertgirl (Member # 12450) on :
To Oldbag: Hold on, don't lose courage. You are almost there. Good luck!
Ohhhh,those are expensive here,desertgirl.Dont throw those at him!!! Posted by desertgirl (Member # 12450) on :
yes, you are right. He would probably eat them all in 5 minutes and drink a liter of Bepsi afterwards.
Posted by TOOT Suite :) (Member # 14248) on :
B x
Posted by Leito (Member # 14189) on :
quote:Originally posted by desertgirl: yes, you are right. He would probably eat them all in 5 minutes and drink a liter of Bepsi afterwards.
5 minutes ? Why ? Are they more than a thousand or what ?
Where is our lady anyway ? Oldbag come out of your hiding hole or we're gonna throw chocolate at you till you come out!
Posted by jean_bean (Member # 13715) on :
I can't wait to meet up with you, oldbag ! and to meet those cutie pie kitties too Posted by Oldbag (Member # 9889) on :
I'm here people - I had 2 days moving stuff about and spent today with the old folks. My mum's gonna come up on Tuesday to help me with more stuff - she's one of these little powerhouses that can actually work non-stop for hours without needing a little rest every 45 mins. Saw dad for the last time until February ISA - funny thing is over the past few years I've gone months and months between seeing them - esp. dad - because I was always working. I reckon I'll see more of them now!
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