Eileen (dandysmom)

[Squirrel]

:lol:

Surely you can put up with a bit of discomfort to spend a bit of time with a friend Kazz?!? :p

[Kazz]

:lol:

Surely you can put up with a bit of discomfort to spend a bit of time with a friend Kazz?!? :p

Small discomfort Yes no problem....North Atlantic then Atlantic ocean.........on the roof.......Hmmmmmmmm;) I can just see me becoming a bed and breakfast for passing seagulls:-D :-D :-D :-D

[pinklizzy]

Kazz, I have a canoe that you are more than welcome to borrow for your voyage?!

Hope you are ok Eileen, looking forward to seeing the post to say you are back home with Leia.
xxx

[Squirrel]

Small discomfort Yes no problem....North Atlantic then Atlantic ocean.........on the roof.......Hmmmmmmmm;) I can just see me becoming a bed and breakfast for passing seagulls:-D :-D :-D :-D

Hmmmm... well if you insist it's too much trouble! ;)

Can't really imagine a roof rack on top of a windy sea being the best mode of transport ever, no!!! :lol:

[Elaine]

No no no, dont worry people, I have G working hard on transforming the van to make it comfortable for all, new duvets in the dog crates, two small sofas strapped to the roof rack with a canope on top and some plastic sheeting that can be rolled down to keep the wind and rain off.
No expense spared to keep my muckers happy and safe:lol:

[Squirrel]

Oooh! Sounds like we're to be travelling in style Kazz! Think everyone will be able to cadge a lift with the Elaine-van-overseas-transport company soon! ;-)

[angieh]

Whose going to be on the water skis behind???? Bagsy me!

[Elaine]

Whose going to be on the water skis behind???? Bagsy me!

Fill yer boots Angie:lol: it maybe a bumpy ride though, and are you sure your arms wont ache too much on arrival?:lol:

[angieh]

Maybe others will want a go, so we can swop - good way to have a bit of a wash perhaps?

[Squirrel]

You'll need to provide her with a safety line she can attach round her waist to take some of the strain off her arms Elaine! :)

[Mags]

I will want a nice fluffy warm blanket over my knees if there is room for me, Elaine ......... it gets breezy in the middle of the ocean! I would also like some armbands please, as I can't swim! :-D

[Moli]

I have bagged the front seat,the rest of you can have the dog cages in the back::

[calismum]

Room for another? I love sailing - :D

[Velvet]

I'll hitch a ride with a few seagulls across the Irish sea to join you. The gulls might even come in handy if the engine dies & theres no wind, im sure one of us could train them to pull us along - instead of shouting "mush mush" to dogs, we can shout it to the gulls :)

Afternoon Eileen - lovely & sunny here, sea very calm with just a hint of a ripple. Really hoping you get good news & home very soon

xx

[Elaine]

With all the extras, I'm gonna have to get more boyancy aides fixed onto the van. Every one on a strict diet as we will need to watch the weights.:lol:

[Kazz]

Whose going to be on the water skis behind???? Bagsy me!

Fill yer boots Angie:lol: it maybe a bumpy ride though, and are you sure your arms wont ache too much on arrival?:lol:

Maybe others will want a go, so we can swop - good way to have a bit of a wash perhaps?

You'll need to provide her with a safety line she can attach round her waist to take some of the strain off her arms Elaine! :)

Now don't be silly Elaine G can easily hook up another armchair onto the water ski's...see when you get tired Angie you can have a sit down .........First class travel :-D :-D

[Kazz]

With all the extras, I'm gonna have to get more boyancy aides fixed onto the van. Every one on a strict diet as we will need to watch the weights.:lol:

So would that be a SEAFOOD diet Elaine:smt047

And is there any chance of taking a matress or two with us I mean it seems silly not to have "water beds" while at sea. :)

[Kazz]

Okay seems we are ready....is anyone making sarnies?

[Elaine]

Now don't be silly Elaine G can easily hook up another armchair onto the water ski's...see when you get tired Angie you can have a sit down .........First class travel :-D :-D

Blooming hell, think I need a bigger van for all of this. Do you want skiis on the armchar?

So would that be a SEAFOOD diet Elaine:smt047

Exactly the right diet for sea fairers dont you think.;)

And is there any chance of taking a matress or two with us I mean it seems silly not to have "water beds" while at sea. :)

No no no, no mattresses, they will get all soggy and pull the van under. How about those airbeds for swimming pools? That way they can be easily stored away when not in use. We could even have some rubber tubes for people to sit in and be towed along beside Angie on her skiis, and ofcourse they are meant to be good for sores arent they?

Okay seems we are ready....is anyone making sarnies?

Absolutely, who is making the sarnies and flasks of tea/coffee too? Lets not forget to take fresh fruit and veg, or vitamin pills, we dont want any one coming down with scurvy.

[Kazz]

[quote=Elaine;639571]Blooming hell, think I need a bigger van for all of this. Do you want skiis on the armchar?


Yes please....pretty please.


No no no, no mattresses, they will get all soggy and pull the van under. How about those airbeds for swimming pools? That way they can be easily stored away when not in use. We could even have some rubber tubes for people to sit in and be towed along beside Angie on her skiis, and ofcourse they are meant to be good for sores arent they?

Spoil sport but airbeds will be fine....are there Sharks in the Atlantic???? if so we need to take a puncture repair kit or two.

Absolutely, who is making the sarnies and flasks of tea/coffee too? Lets not forget to take fresh fruit and veg, or vitamin pills, we dont want any one coming down with scurvy.uote]

We could all make a few sarnies :-D Or follow the QE or Queen Mary and beg for leftovers............

[Velvet]

Whos for prawn dips & tuna sarnies? Oh, what about a few bags of prawn cocktail crisps?

[Squirrel]

I'll make a few sandwiches etc as well. How many for ham salad, and how many would prefer chicken???

Eileen - we're really gearing up for a big expedition to come rescue you here I think! ;)

[Elaine]

Oh and we'll need grapes and choccies for Eileen too.;)

[Kazz]

Oh and we'll need grapes and choccies for Eileen too.;)

I assume the grape will be in the bottle form;)

[angieh]

We'll definitely need old Navy Rum against scurvy. I'll bring that along! Shame all the ice has melted though - it'd be nicer on the rocks.

[Kazz]

We'll definitely need old Navy Rum against scurvy. I'll bring that along! Shame all the ice has melted though - it'd be nicer on the rocks.


Don't mention rocks ;) we do not need to be on the rocks in the ocean...Elaine block out all mention of icebergs and rocks.Although as we are all cat people maybe the boat -sorry Vanmobile will have 9 lives too.:-D

[Elaine]

Don't mention rocks ;) we do not need to be on the rocks in the ocean...Elaine block out all mention of icebergs and rocks.Although as we are all cat people maybe the boat -sorry Vanmobile will have 9 lives too.:-D

It's already used up 3 of those:?

[Squirrel]

Maybe we get to say that the vans lives will be x9 for each of the passengers on board? That way we've got plenty of chances for getting there alright -3 or not Elaine! :)

[Elaine]

The test run.............
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTK6-3G4sKM

[Squirrel]

:lol: Brilliant Elaine... :)

[angieh]

Not impossible then! Like the bit about the pod of dolphins.

[Velvet]

With powerful motor like that, get there in a few hours.

Best get those Sarnies and dips done tonight folks!! Oh for us TT's I'll bring a few cans of diet coke :)

[Kazz]

Not impossible then! Like the bit about the pod of dolphins.

Never mind the dolphins, although they are lovely but....... Elaine.......Oh Elaine......do we get a coulple of hunky Aussies...........:smt047 :smt047

[Elaine]

Never mind the dolphins, although they are lovely but....... Elaine.......Oh Elaine......do we get a coulple of hunky Aussies...........:smt047 :smt047


I'll do my best:lol:

[Squirrel]

Oh Dear... My head seriously isn't with me... At first I thought Kazz was asking if we were going to be able to get some Huskies! :roll:

Hoping you're soon here and able to laugh at all the daft stuff people are now coming up with Eileen. Seems ages since we saw you here last. :(

[Mags]

I emailed all the Catsey and OFF's messages to Christopher last night, he has kindly offered to print them out and take them to Eileen in hospital.

I'm hoping he will reply with any news when he reads the email.

[angieh]

Fingers truly crossed, Mags! Many thanks to you and to Christopher too for being our post people.

[lynz85]

thanks mags, hoping eileen isnt in there for much longer!

[Mags]

Sunday update:

I've just received a brief message from Christopher to say he's received our messages and will print them out and take them in to Eileen this afternoon.

Also, Eileen was hoping that they would send her home today, but it looks like at least one more day.

Fingers crossed that she gets her wish to go home soon.

[Shelley123]

Thanks Mags, i'm relieved we have some news.
Hope our messages cheer Eileen up and she's home perhaps tomorrow.

[lynz85]

all fingers crossed here that eileen gets home tomorrow!

[Mags]

Thanks Mags, i'm relieved we have some news.
Hope our messages cheer Eileen up and she's home perhaps tomorrow.
I must admit I was relieved to hear from him :?

I am pretty sure Eileen will have a smile on her face when she reads the messages, also she will realise how much she means to us all.:)

[Kazz]

FANTASTIC NEWS......Made my day.

[Squirrel]

Thanks for the update Mags. It is so good to know that there is some hope of a positive move, maybe soon. Hopefully the hosp will be willing to let her home soon.

And yes, it natural to worry when we not heard - you begin to wonder why you not heard, and whether it is 'no news is good news' or whether something bad has happened and people not know how to say so...

Eileen - am hoping you'll be able to read this really soon. Meantime, enjoy our messages.

[Elaine]

Oh I am sooooo pleased that there has been an update on Eileens progress, thanx Mags and Christpher for keeping us in the loop.
I sincerely hope Eileen is well enough to go home tomorrow and that she remains well for many many years to come.
All my love to you Eileen xxx

[borderdawn]

Good to hear you are doing well Eileen, please come back soon and sort this mad lot out!!!! :mrgreen:

[alexgirl73]

Thanks for the update Mags (and Christopher). Fingers crossed Eileen gets home tmw and is back with us soon x

[Moli]

Thats good news...thanks Mags...

[Kazz]

Good to hear you are doing well Eileen, please come back soon and sort this mad lot out!!!! :mrgreen:


Oi Oi.....less of it woman ...."this mad lot" ....indeed we are not mad we are officially insane, we have the certificates and straight jackets to prove it.


P.S. Have you booked you seat on the boat trip. ;)

[angieh]

That's really good news .... hope to welcome Eileen back very soon. Thanks Mags and Christopher too.

[Squirrel]

Oi Oi.....less of it woman ...."this mad lot" ....indeed we are not mad we are officially insane, we have the certificates and straight jackets to prove it.


P.S. Have you booked you seat on the boat trip. ;)

:lol: If Eileen gets out today maybe the boat trip will have to turn from a rescuing event to a hang out and celebrate one by the time we get there. :-D

Party at Eileens everyone!!! ;)

[Elaine]

All Aboard!!!! No time for late arrivals, hurry up hurry up. Form an orderly queue please. The vanboat sets sale at noon prompt.

[Squirrel]

Oooh!, I'm coming, I'm coming, Don't leave without me!!!! :-D

[smudgley]

DM - sorry to hear you have been poorly / in hospital.
I haven't been on Catsey for ages, really busy with life at the mo. We have a puppy and he is keeping us on our toes. Smudge, Emily & tiger lilly Pumpnin send their best wishes..
Hope you are feeling better real soon. xx

[Tink]

Ahhh big sigh of relief, I was beginning to get very worried. Glad she may get to go home soon. I bet she'll be soooooo happy to be reunited with Leia! :D

[Velvet]

Thank goodness i got up earlier. Just hooked the gulls up to the windsurfer, shouldnt take more than an hour to hit the Scottish coastline, probably faster as the gulls are a fiesty lot :) - see you all soon.........

Coming Eileen.......hope you have better news this week. :)

[angieh]

Don't leave without me. I have got to somehow squeeze into this wetsuit. Not a pretty picture :oops: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Kazz]

So glad I checked in was not going to I am going for the casual look to cross the pond......you know Jimmy Choo shoes...whole ensemble....silk trousers (can't clamber into a boat-van in a skirt a white linen shirt. Will of course take a coat and warm snuggle blanket. Late March in the Atlantic......maybe a bit on the chilly side. Made extra chicken curry so will bring that. And of course cucumber sarnies..........and Pimms..............for tea. And I think EmmaG is bringing the cupcakes.
Oh and my hat will be a pale lemon floppy hat with a pinkflower....and pink silk to tie it on.

See you at 12 Elaine..................Velvet good luck on the journey over.

Feels a bit like Thunderbirds are go...............:)

[angieh]

What colour silk scarf goes best with the wetsuit look? I was thinking orange.

[alexgirl73]

ROTFLMAO!!!! I so wish I was coming on this journey, but unfortunately I have to attend parent and child cooking class this afternoon. But not to worry, I'll send a couple of the chicken burgers we're making by carrier pigeon and have them drop them off mid atlantic for you in case you finish all Kazzs' curry :D

[Kazz]

ROTFLMAO!!!! I so wish I was coming on this journey, but unfortunately I have to attend parent and child cooking class this afternoon. But not to worry, I'll send a couple of the chicken burgers we're making by carrier pigeon and have them drop them off mid atlantic for you in case you finish all Kazzs' curry :D


Alex Alex Alex.....you have to understand in this virtual world we can be in two places at the same time, choose your hat colour and pop aboard.

[Elaine]

Well its a slow moving boat-van but atleast we are still afloat. Was nice chugging and rocking down the coast of Scotland, not to many big waves.
Is every one comfortable? I ofcourse didnt get dressed for the occasion, just jeans and a spay, neuter, return t-shirt, oh and ofcourse an arron jersey with a captains hat.
Hang onto your hats ladies it may get quite breezy.

[Shelley123]

you may think i mised the boatvan but actualy i was stowed away under a picnic rug. Anyway here i am, have got plenty of choccies, loads of different bars to choose from, should keep us going.

[Kazz]

Choccies under the rug.........

[alexgirl73]

Alex Alex Alex.....you have to understand in this virtual world we can be in two places at the same time, choose your hat colour and pop aboard.

In that case I'm just popping on a lovely fascinator in puce with an ostrich feather, and throwing a few things into a trunk and I'll be there in 5 :D

[Kazz]

In that case I'm just popping on a lovely fascinator in puce with an ostrich feather, and throwing a few things into a trunk and I'll be there in 5 :D

Welcome aboard Alex its a lovely evening. Just thought you would all appreciate this short of our farewell committe, before of course the manic waving......;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/farewell.jpg

[Kazz]

And us earlier today mid Atlantic.....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/us.jpg

Sun just starting to set....in our wake.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/sunset.jpg

[alexgirl73]

oh looks lovely :D I'll be there shortly, I need my wellies in case the boat/van leaks, and I think the cats have hidden them!

[Kazz]

As it is now sunset..........bit calmer than earlier.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/sunsetatlantic.jpg





We are all enjoying a nice glass of choice.....blankets and shawls have come out now......Eileen we are coming........hang on a moment please Elaine is shouting something from the front.......she needs directions.......
....Oh its okay..*phew* Shelley and Mags have just got the map out I can hear them calling to Moli (safely perched in the passenger seat ;) ) we need to turn left at the next wave....:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

And follow the neighbours.....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/dolphin.jpg


Edited to say we will keep an eye out for you Alex and whoever comes later bring the Coco

[Elaine]

oh looks lovely :D I'll be there shortly, I need my wellies in case the boat/van leaks, and I think the cats have hidden them!

My boat van does NOT leak!:evil: It's all wrapped in water proof bandades just to be sure.;)
Pat has nodded off in passenger seat, some bloody company she is at the moment, snoring her head off. I'll just tune into the shipping forcast for entertainment.:lol:

[Shelley123]

Good job i brought my specs for the map reading. Lots of stars out now, very pretty and the moon is shining down on the sea.
Anyone know any sea shanties ?

[lynz85]

yo ho ho and a bottle o' rum!!

evening eileen, are you getting out today, hope so :D

[Elaine]

Here's Alex now
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/ElainePirie/Alex.jpg

Climb aboard the raft Alex
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/ElainePirie/raft.jpg

[Kazz]

Elaine concentrate on the road...ocean...:? ...and nudge Pat as its her turn to swab the roof...low flying seagulls....you know.

Shelley glad you brought your glasses too.:)

And as we are now halfway across the pond thought I would show you all landlovers who may be concerned a pic of out backup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/Ourbackupcrew.jpg

[lynz85]

:lol: :lol:

[Kazz]

Here's Alex now

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/ElainePirie/Alex.jpg


Climb aboard the raft Alex

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/ElainePirie/raft.jpg



Its a wonder the lad is not shattered with all the ferrying of us he's done today.....:roll:

And if you are wondering the van is towing the raft...seemed easier than us all on top of each other.:-D

[Elaine]

Ooops, sorry folks, was a bit pre-occupied with Pat as she has been thowing up out of the window.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/ElainePirie/Misc/kittens4.jpg

Any one got any babywipes or something? Pat sort yourself out woman.

[Elaine]

The raft was a fantastic idea Kazz, I dont know how you managed to get it all together so quickly but well done.

[Elaine]

Wait a minute.....
There's some one swimming towards us....:shock:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/ElainePirie/Misc/swimmingyola.jpg

Blooming hexk I think it's Yola:shock:

[Kazz]

I just wanted to say here "you do all realise this is getting a little silly now." but the greatest of fun. ;)

Sorry whats that oh yes....Sing up in the van.....You know what we should do though roast marshmellows....

[Elaine]

NOOOOOO, you'll blow us all up!!!



I like silly:oops: :lol:

[Kazz]

NOOOOOO, you'll blow us all up!!!



I like silly:oops: :lol:
We can do what we like its virtual....;)

[angieh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5usk2yrw0E

Here's a good song! Please pass that hot cocoa - it's getting a bit cold out here on these skis!!!

[Kazz]

Ooops, sorry folks, was a bit pre-occupied with Pat as she has been thowing up out of the window.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/ElainePirie/Misc/kittens4.jpg


Any one got any babywipes or something? Pat sort yourself out woman.


Sorry all just fell off the raft while laughing at Pat.....:-D You cannot take some people anywhere......

[Elaine]

That's better Pat, now do try not to get into a state again:roll:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/ElainePirie/Misc/patinahat.jpg

[Kazz]

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Here's a good song! Please pass that hot cocoa - it's getting a bit cold out here on these skis!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/Waterski.jpg
Angie stop showing off and come aboard.......we are pausing a moment for me to get back on and Yola to climb aboard....

[Elaine]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Eileen I do hope you are ready for our arrival, they are a mad lot, I cannt keep up with them. Such hard work keeping them all in line while trying to navigate the boat van there.

[Kazz]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Eileen I do hope you are ready for our arrival, they are a mad lot, I cannt keep up with them. Such hard work keeping them all in line while trying to navigate the boat van there.


Shut up and steer................:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/Elaine.jpg

[Shelley123]

we gave this man a lift earlier on
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af118/thunderbird8588/P1050815.jpg

[Elaine]

Blloming hitch hikers, eh stole the sandwiches

[Shelley123]

Then The World Ship pulled up alongside and invited us all on board for a party tonight
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af118/thunderbird8588/P1050844.jpg

[angieh]

Was that quite wise? He'll be after me rum me hearties!

[Elaine]

Arrrr Angie, that he will lass, that he will

[Shelley123]

Blloming hitch hikers, eh stole the sandwiches

:lol: He looks the sort, we'll have to make him walk the gangplank :lol:

[Kazz]

we gave this man a lift earlier on

http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af118/thunderbird8588/P1050815.jpg



I thought he was a bit wooden......:oops: :oops:

[Kazz]

Yeah party..............bags the shower first.

[angieh]

Can someone help me get this icicle off my nose - don't want to let the company down! Thanks.

[Shelley123]

Good job i brought my glad rags, will have to take lots of piccies to show Eileen.

[Kazz]

The only way to travel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/VIP.jpg

[Shelley123]

Can someone help me get this icicle off my nose - don't want to let the company down! Thanks.

think i have a dremel somewhere, Angie :lol: