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I just wanted to say thank you to "nancy draw". That was a very kind gesture of her, so sweet.

I had told Hissy to withdraw my name at the beginning because I really don't have the time nor energy these days!! But I hope all that participate have a ball w/ it, and I can't wait to see the final product! We'll all be anxiously awaiting to see it!!!
 
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Because of the time element, the work involved for Nancy Draw- if I don't hear from you guys by the 23rd of this month, I will be contacting the next two people on the list. I have emailed and pm'd everyone and those of you who have responded 18 of you- thank you for your quick replies! Once the 20th spot is filled- this thread will be closed. I will list the people who will be in the book before the thread closes.

Nancy- thank you so much for this great honor! You have thrilled so many of our outstanding members with your generous spirit! I had to laugh at your comment yesterday that you were afraid to approach me with the idea, because you were afraid I would say NO! LOL If I did that, I would of been run off this board on a rail!
 
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Last Bump.... Here is what I have put together for two members cats based on their stories they sent in. Here is for Yola's baby

Baliero


B is for the Bundle of fluff who walked
right up my jumpered arm.

A is for his Alluring eyes,
A big part of his charm.

L is for him Leaping
Into the center of my heart.

I is for his Inquisitive nature
Quite noticeable from the start.

E is for his Enchanting face,
He always makes me smile

R is for the Realization
I dig his crazy style.

O is for the Overflowing love that
Dwells deep within my heart
The day I saw him the first time-
I knew- weâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d never be apart.



And for Hell603's kitty-

Loki



L is for the Look he has,
Nothing about his demeanor is shy.

O is for his Ongoing conversation,
While he waits for me to reply!

K is for this Kindred spirit
Who slides on the tiles in my hall.

I is for I think heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s Intelligent?
Except when he runs into walls!

Put them all together, they spell Loki, tried and true.
Without this Bengal to brighten my day-
Whatever would I do?


Ok, now you guys can see where this is going. So start sending me your photos through direct mail please (lots easier) and your stories as well.


Happy Holidays!
 

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Those poems are great! I'm hoping to send off the pic and story and stuff next Monday. I'm trying to get hubby involved in this too, with choosing the pic and coming up with a good story about Ophelia.
 
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LOL Sure Christy! Challenge me!
Loki is a short name too though!
 

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Hissy, I wish I had even a drop of the creativity in my blood that you've got coursing through your veins!

I'm still kind of bowled over by this offer. What an incredible woman Nancy Draw must be! It's such a great idea - what a wonderful fund-raiser for charity!!! Much better and much more fun than a bake sale! LOL!

Gary and I are having such a hard time picking which cat to send in. Lazlo is our baby - he was our first. But then there's Booger - who started the whole thing. And there's Shelly - who's the character of the bunch. He always keeps us laughing. He's so smart! He's figured out how to open the bathroom and shower doors - and is our only lap kitty (which just happened in the last week!). But then there's little Munchkin - who, I just found out, the Vet said that if we were going to release her back into the wild it would be better to euthanize her. That's why Gary brought her inside. And the poor thing is kind of retarded - she must have been malnourished during critical growth phase. So she's our "real" rescue. The one cat too many for the house - but we took her in because she wouldn't have survived on her own.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!

We're sending ours Monday too. We'll have to print out a digital pic - we don't have photos of the cats (or just about anything anymore) on anything other than in digital format.
 

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Laurie, I only have 2 and it was such a tough decision!! I asked Earl which one we should send in, and he said Ophelia because if it hadn't been for her we wouldn't have either of them. I'll be interested to see how Mary Anne drops her b!itchyness into the poem.
 

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I hope to send my picture and story out on Monday, too. Although I love the cats I have now, I have chosen my cat who went to the Bridge last year. I thought it would be a nice tribute to her, she was an amazing cat and faithful friend. And that way, neither of the current furballs can be jealous.
 

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OK Hissy, you asked for a challenge....

At least it's not my Dad's cat Pumpkin, whose nickname is Furry Rat Face Stinky Kitty Butt....
 

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BIG thanks to Nancy Draw!!!!! Whoever you are.....this is such a kind, generous offer!!!!!!


I feel like Merlin will be immortalized forever!!!
I wish I had a better picture of him...I don't have a better one, I am a horrible photographer with a horrible camera!
The one I will be sending is nice, but his eyes look a little crossed, and actually they aren't....maybe you could uncross them in the painting! :laughing: THANKS SO MUCH for this offer and your hard work!!!!
 

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I will do it .. When do I have to have a picture and story in by?
It'll be hard to choose who to use though
 
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Tigger- check your PM box, I just sent you one.

Ok, everyone has been heard from and responded to! So I am going to close this thread and let it fall off the board.


Thanks to all who responded so quickly and everybody else cross your fingers, if this works out smoothly Nancy has said she will do other books in the future!
 
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Updating:
The first packet of pictures were sent to Nancy Draw yesterday: Lhezza, Hell603, Yola, Lorie D. I got in the mail today Debby and Christy's stuff. I will wait until Wednesday before sending those on as well. Christy and Debby please check your emails and get back with me via email. Thanks! Those of you who haven't sent your pictures and stories, please do. And if you emailed me your photo and story, I didn't get it if your name doesn't show on this posting.
 

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I've been bad.
Last week got so hectic I didn't get the package out to you. I did finally get Earl to help me pick out a picture, so we should be able to get everything sent out Monday.

Sorry.
 

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Just wanted to add...Hissy sent me a copy of the poem she wrote about merlin for the book, and it is GREAT!!!! She captured his personality so perfectly!!! Thank you!!!
 

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OK - I have narrowed it down to about 15 photos! Ack - I can't decide!
 

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I've been a baaaaaad girl. I totally forgot - I meant to send the pic and story LAST Monday!

I've printed out about 7 pics. We still can't decide between Shelly and Lazlo.

I'm actually considering sending both in - and making hissy choose!

Lazlo's our first, but Shelly's our character.

Dang!

They should be going out today....
 
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