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Thursday 14 February 2008

Valentine Love Cruise Party

Today is the day! Welcome everykitty and doggie! All aboard on the Love Boat cruise.


Let me introduce the staff - l. to r. front row Karl, Momo, Sassy.
back row Ruis, Roscoe and Opus. Photo by Opus and Roscoe
We are embarking at the pier near the iconic Harbour Bridge here in Sydney for the 2008 Valentine cruise.


We would sail past the Opera House, taking in the city skyline.


We are on our way to Palm Beach situated north of Sydney, a truly spectacular stretch of coastline.

The bar is now open for drinks. Please make yourselves comfortable in the various lounges. All offer good views and those of you who wish to take advantage of the sunny weather should go up on the open deck.



Canapes are going around.....


Please enjoy the views as we head out the head of the harbour. On arrival at Palm Beach, lunch will be served.


Lunch is served.... There are salmon platter, cold meats platter, sushi and sashimi, meat balls in ricotta sauce and prawn salad..........


As dessert, please feel free to savour the valentine candies brought by my sissy Sassy for the occasion.


She has also brought gifts for everyone and, of course, Champagne for the occasion. Thanks Sassy!!!!!!




After lunch everyone can relax on the lounges or go on shore for a look around. We will be back with part 2 - the romantic dinner party for all and I will post some of the photos of the kitties and doggies who attended.

Pablo has just turned up and volunteered to take whoever wishes to go ashore and explore the soft white sandy beaches and try out the famous local burgers and shakes.




Please remember that my sissy Asta has brought along some Valentine cookies for afternoon tea and there are of course champagne flowing all day.

Those of you who are tired or want to snuggle down with their valentines can use some of the lovely pillows that Asta thoughtfully brought. The sun is warm and it's lovely on deck.

98 comments:

Asta said...

Momo
Sissy
I aweady wan awound the whole ship..wow..it's bootiful, and if I wewn't told by Mommi to be polite, I would aweady have tasted all those yummies..evewything looks splendid..you awe such a gweat hostess..and I Love Sydney hawbow..it's gowgeous!!
I'll just sip my champagne till evewyone else gets hewe..thank you fow making Stanley feel so welcome
smoochie kisses
Asta sissy

Sassy Kat said...

Oh boy! Sissy Asta is here with my Momo sissy and me!!!! This is great!!!! I cannot believe my eyes are seeing all this food. I think I should have brought clothes that aren't so tight fitting. I don't know where to start. I think I will start at the far end and eat I mean work my way to the end of the food table. The view from the boat deck is fabulous. It is so nice to be in warm weather for a change. No snow here, yeah! Hey Asta is your mommie and daddie coming tonight? And I must say Stanley is so nice, I am glad that he came along. Too much fun!!

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Hi Sissies, so glad you two are here! I can always count on the support of my sissies! Charlie is around too. She is fussing a bit with her dress.
Stanley, don't be shy. We girls are a bit rowdy when we get together.

Just Ducky said...

The cruise should be loverly!

Hot(M)BC said...

Hi Momo, fanks for everything. Dr Tweety was so happy and grateful you could help out since his Mommee couldn't be there to help him. And me too! I made Sanjee get a post going up at the Cat Blogosphere at 10 min after midnight directing folks here and everything. Man the ship looks great. I think I have to go have a snack. Oh it all looks tasty. Very tasty. Where should I start????
~~Mini

Hot(M)BC said...

nom nom nom... oh that's 10 min after midnight EST in the US that the post will go up. Oh and all this food is so yummy!
~~ Mini

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

This is GREAT!!! MoMo thank you so much for helping us pick out dresses. We are so excited to be included in this wonderful party. ~Scylla & Charybdis

MoMo, I am happy to be here with you and everything looks great. I feel like James Bond in my Tux. ~Socks

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

Sassy the valentine candies you brought are delicious. ~Scylla, Charybdis & Socks

Kate (Pablo's mum) said...

Hey, can we visit Summer Bay and roll in the hot sand? Can we go to the diner and get a burger and a shake?
**Everycat, Palm Beach is also known as the fictional town of Summer Bay, the setting for the great Australian soap opera Home and Away**

Sassy Kat said...

I saw Charlie and have offered the services of my seamstress. She is going to look so beautiful. So glad to see a alot of my friends. Everything is lovely and perfect.

Asta said...

Now that thewwe's mowe of us, I think I'll have some of that delicious spwead..miammm, miammm...hehehe, I always get the hiccups when I eat to fast..best slow down, but it's sooo good, Stanley is stawting to be a little less shy hehehe, don't mind him hehehhe's just a n affectionate goob>


I need a little mowe champwews pleez

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Pablo - Glad you are here Pabs. You can be the tour guide and take everyone around Palm Beach. The burgers and shakes are nice. But don't overeat because we are in for a lovely dinner. the sand on the beach is very fine and warm.

Have a good time everyone. Oh yes, My sissy Asta brought some cookies for everyone too!

Karl and Ruis said...

Hello everybody! Oh - this is sooo much fun! Another cruise, we love it! And look at the food - and the champagne - so nice seeing you all - but we will head over to the buffet now, hahahahahaha!
Karl and Ruis

Sassy Kat said...

Hey all, and special hey to Karl and Ruis two of my dearest friends. Can you tell me if Emil will be on the cruise? I would like ya to introduce us if ya don't mind. While we wait let's head on deck to walk off some of the food we over ate.

Asta said...

I love that wawm soft sand..I went fow a little wun with Stannley to twy to wowk off those lucious calowies, cause..to tell you the twuf I would like to eat lots mowe..evewything is just so vewy delicious..you know Momo it's so gweat to see Karl and Ruis, and of couwse my othew sissy Sassy..and I love meeting all youw othew fwiends.....I'm feeling vewy full of love!

The Cat Realm said...

oh - i made it - this is wonderful - i am on the love boat - with all the grown ups, yipppiieeeeeee -
emil

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Emil - lots other young kitties will be coming to keep you company.

This party is going to go for a long time!

Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and Chloe said...

Fabulous! What a wonderful ship. :) This is going to be a fabulous cruise! Look at all that food!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Dragonheart and Merlin - so happy to see you both. Come and join everyone! Some of the kitties have gone ashore to explore the beaches. Have a drink of milkshake and some food. Plenty to come!

Motor Home Cats said...

Hi Momo, thanks for hosting the cruise. We are going to go to our cabin and get some sleep - it is just after midnight our time. We will be back later. Happy Valentine's Day.

Tiki, Tavi, Cody and Camie

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Welcome aboard, Camie's kitties! Do take a rest. It's going to be a full day tomorrow, right into the evening.

Cat Naps in Italy said...

We are HERE! Everything looks wonderful! You have really out done yourself this time! Looking forward to spending the day with our favorite kitties and doggies. Thank you for hosting a Valentine's day party!

Tanti baci and buon san valentino to you!

We know we are on staff, but before get to work maybe just a litte snack...or two.

Opus and Rosoce

Kaz's Cats said...

G'day Momo, Thanks for dropping in and reminding us about the cruise. We would have been here earlier, but 'someone' who shall remain nameless was late getting home from work to turn yhe computer on for us. The main thing is that we're here now, so we're just grab a bite or three to sustain us. Then we might gave over at the famous Palm Beach - thanks to Pablo for mentioning that 'Home and Away' was filmed there. Our Mum had no idea that Palm Beach was 'Summer Bay' - she really needs to get out more.

This is one cool harbour cruise,

Purrs

Gypsy & Tasha

The Whiskers and Purrs Gang said...

Happy Vowintimes Day and enjoy the cruise party!!!
Very truly yours,
The Whiskers & Purrs Gang

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Hi Momo and efurry cat that's here as well. This is a byootyful boat, and the beach looks wunnerful. Enuff about that though. Just look at all this skrumpshuss food.Where do we start? It all looks so tempting.

Charlotte said...

I finally made it!!! Sorry for the delay Momo. Been a little busy. food is absolutely delicious and I'm really craving some of sassy's yummy treats.
mmmmm....sassy the chocolates are delicious.
Asta - are you tipsy????
Momo - what an awesome effort. I love it! I don't think I'l get seas sick at all on this luxury liner!

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

We had to pop in for a quick look around. Oh my what a wonderful cruze ship. We can't wait for efurryone to get on board...

Abby, Boo, Ping, Jinx and Gracie

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

We had to pop in for a quick look around. Oh my what a wonderful cruze ship. We can't wait for efurryone to get on board...

Abby, Boo, Ping, Jinx and Gracie

Boy said...

Oh mine! I'm here! That wooks so much fun!

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

Pablo, thank you for taking us to the beach that was wonderful.

We are so happy some single unattached young kitties got here for us to play with.

~Scylla & Charybdis

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

MoMo, just being with you makes today the most wonderful Valentines ever. ~Socks

Charlotte said...

OHHH Momo - Socks and you are sooo cute. Where is a photo of both of you together?
Socks - Hope you behave yourself with Momo!

Sassy Kat said...

What a fun time we are all having. I have been walking out on the deck to walk off some of the food that I ate too much of. It is so nice to see all of our friends and meet new ones. Such a relaxing place to have a party.

Turkey Cats said...

Hi Everyone! Hi Charlotte!

My mommy is at work now, so if I vanish, it's only because she's supposed to be working!

Great Pawty! I will go getdressed now!

Turkey Cats said...

That's Better! now Charlotte, would you like something to drink?

Riley

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

Oh all the food here is so yummy. ~Scylla

There is so much to do and so many friends to play with this is great ~Charybdis

Samantha & Mom said...

Momo this is a great ship and so beautiful!! The food is delicious! Tigger & Trixie and Tybalt & I are here to have some fun for Valentines Day! There is so much to see and Australia is beautiful!!! It is so nice to see all our furiends here!! This is going to be the best Valentines Day ever. Thanks for helping Dr. Tweety out!

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

::sound of paws running back and forth:: Whew, dis ship is so big we almost din't find yoo guys! Oooo, look how beyootiful it all is! Speedy, greet effuryone before yoo start snarfing food...
Hi everyone! Oh, dis is just deelish. Sorry fur da bad manners, I missed breakfast dis morning. Can yoo beleeve dat, me, Speedy, missed breakfast!

Tybalt said...

What a wonderful party, MoMo! Everything looks wonderful. My sisters and I brought some cream and temptations to share with everyone. Where should I put them?

Daisy said...

What a fabulous party! You all thought of everything. And look at this food! Nom, nom, nom, nom, nom, nom.... Ooops, excuse my manners. Hello everybody! Happy Valentine's Day!

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

Samantha & Tybalt and Tigger & Trixie, good to see you guys.

Scylla, Charybdis & Socks (MoMo is around here somewhere, she is very busy being a good hostess but we are having a ton of fun)

The Meezers or Billy said...

Happy Valentine's Day efurryone! Momo the food is wonderful! we will see everyone over at the chatzy chat later we hope?

Donny and Marie and Casey said...

Momo, Ramses and I are here! This look like so much fun!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

~Marie

Gemini and Ichiro said...

This is gorgeous. Just what the doctor ordered with all this campaigning going on! Latte, we should just go nap in the sun!

The Crew said...

Oh my! (looks around) I've never seen such luxury and just look at that buffet. MoMo, you've done a fabulous job, dear.

Your friend
Misty

Anonymous said...

Wow! We've heard Mom's stories about her cruise, but this is our first one! Just look at all the food! Happy Valentine's Day efurrykitty! ♥

Sassy Kat said...

I think I need a little more wine, that will go so nicely with the luncheon we are now havin.

Artsy Catsy said...

It took some time to round up everykitty, but we're all here, even Fred & Holly from Italy. And we're just awwwwstruck with what a wonderful cruise this is!

Okay, we've got to mix now and wish a Happy Valentine's Day to all our friends ... hey, Fracas, quit rolling around on that salmon platter! What a klutz, can't take him anywhere.

Rocky

Diamond Emerald-Eyes said...

Happy Valentine's Day to you MoMO!

Captain Jack and Sir Dante said...

Oh wow - what a party! Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Captain Jack and Boo brought some shrimps that we caught on the way down on the Black Furrball and Dante and Pearl have some flounder too. Where should we put it? Is anyone still hungry?

Sassy Kat said...

Great to see so many here today, what a wonderful way to spend Valentine's day! Can hardly wait until the formal dance tonight. I hope Emil will dance with me.

Icon Baxter Bentley said...

Happy Valentine's Day Momo!

Black Cat said...

Wow, this is wonderful! Happy Valentine's Day to evfurry kitty, dawgie, bun, bean and evfurry species:) xxx

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

Holly & Ivy we are so glad you are here. It's neat having TWINS to hang out with.

Scylla & Charybdis

Anonymous said...

What a great ship and such delicious foods! Auntie Stinkie and I are having a great time taking tea on the deck and waltzing to the beautiful music.

Your friend,
Bounce

PB 'n J said...

Hi everyone - Happy Valentine's Day! We brought some extra Nip for the nip-tinis (we were worried you might be running low!).

This is an amazing cruise! The lap of luxury! You sure know how to throw a party Momo!

Leona said...

Happy Valentines Day! You kitties sure do put out a good spread- Can't pull Guy away from all the food! YUMMY!

Cat Naps in Italy said...

We are having so much fun on this big boat! Roscoe is feeling a little sea sick. I am going to take him back to a cabin so he can lay down for a while. I'm not so sure it is sea sickness, it MIGHT have something to do with the tray of shrimp he ate (or should I say trayS).

Buon San Valentino everyone!

Opus (and sea sick Roscoe)

Asta said...

HiSissy
I'm still hewe ..I know I have to leave to go to my ski pawty, but I'm having such a gweat time!!
I did take a little snooze..all that bubbly went to my head a little , but it was wowth it..the dinner was amazing..you have the best staff..and sooo good looking!
I love evewyone!
Happy Valentines,muwahhh!

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Hi, efurryone! I am back on board. Thankyou all so much for coming. It's great to see so many kitties and doggies here enjoying themselves.

The Chatzy room is open. Please check the Cat Blogosphere to click on the site and for the password.

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Great to see you back Asta! Teleport in and out as you like from your ski party. Don't miss our formal dinner tonight - the menu is specially prepared for us and many of the kitties are going to dressed up to the nines for the occasion.

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Hey, Roscoe, are you alright? Is there a doctor on board? Dr Rocky from Artsy Catsy and Dr Tweety are supposed to be here. Dr Tweety is quiet because her typist is away. I shall look for them and get back to you!

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

We will be by the Chatzy room as soon as our typist returns. She has to take youngest son to his meeting and then go buy some food. Good thing we are on this lovely cruise where we have plenty to eat and drink

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

I beg Dr Tweety's pardon. It should be 'his' typist. My typist is overworked and craves pardon for her mistake.

Mr. Hendrix said...

wow! this is wonderful! I wish I could stay for the whole cruise, but my mommy is sick so I have to take care of her. You have all done such a wonderful job. Mommy said I could stay for a while since I've taken such good care of her the last few days.
I wish my sweet Brandi could be here but her blogger isn't working. sigh.
Can I get anyone some snacks from the buffet?

Anonymous said...

Have a Bunderful Valentine's Day!

JB's Big and Small Worlds said...

That's amazing! How do I get on the ship? Do they have salmon?
--JB
P.S. Happy V-Day!

Karl and Ruis said...

Oh boys, this so much fun! And so many friends... Ruis ate himself full with the Valentine cookies and Karl, hahaha, the salmon and sushi were not safe for him.
Sassy, we are not sure Emil comes tonight, but maybe we can dance with you!?

Mr. Hendrix said...

Hey MoMo! Mommy got me an outfit for tonight! Stop by my bloggy and check it out!

I feel like I fit in better at this fantastic party.

Jan Price said...

Sorry I've been so quiet today. I always feel a bit overwhelmed among such opulence and then I overeat to "relax." So I had to walk off all that scrumptous food to make room for the fabulous dinner coming up.

Oh, do I see shrimp? Oh, no! I'm turning into Buddy and Samaritan - a bottomless pit. Maybe just a couple.

Percy
Jan's Funny Farm

Mr. Hendrix said...

I brought some fresh mixed niptinis to share. I made it from my fresh nip plant. Can I get anyone anything?

Karl and Ruis said...

Fresh mixed niptinis? That's sounds great, Mr. Hendrix. We LOVE niptinis!!:-)

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Thanks for bringing the nip, Mr H. I got your pic. Absolutely smashing handsome. There are some gorgeous mancats about. Eat your heart out, Brad Pitt!

Mickey's Musings said...

Happy Valentines Day!!!!!
This is simply awesome!!!!
So many happy cats :)
I don't want it ti end!!


Purrs Mickey, Georgia & Tillie

Bubbles said...

Hi all. Happy Valentine's Day!!
I am looking for Emil, have some of you seen him??

OMG, is Brad Pitt here too?

Karl and Ruis said...

Djenna, what are you doing here?? Go back home immediately!! This is a party for adults and you are not invited. Emil is not here, nor Brad Pitt.

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

MoMo you work SS much too hard. We have been in the chat room. We have to run now cause it's time to get youngest son. But we shall return!!!!!

Scylla, Charybdis & Socks

The Cat Realm said...

you are sooooo wrong, karl and ruis! i am here!!!!! i LOVE the food - i must have gained 2 pounds since i am here - the maid is going to be very upset, hahahahaha - she thinks i am too fat...... and so many cats that i have heard of but never met!!!!
where is my valentine sassy????
and that white kitty djenna seems to be a cute one.....
i will head over to the buffet and eat more......
emil

Around Your Wrist said...

we'll be by after our stroll through the 'nip fields!

what fun!

ben

Turkey Cats said...

Hi Guys! Great Pawty Momo!!!

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

We are having so much fun. Wish the cruise could last forever. ~Scylla, Charybdis & Socks

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Who is Djenna?

Islay said...

I love cruises - it makes you feel like the world is a million miles away!

MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~ said...

Ahoy mates and G'day to everyone here on the ship! I am a bit late but I made it and I see my Mickey is here too! How about a quick stroll out on the deck to see the surrounding sights. then I would like to have a nice cuppa tea and some delish sweets....those chocolate cat friendly kind of candies. I fear if I eat toooo many, I might pop out of my lovely red velvet dress hee hee!
SO lovely to be here with all of you this wonderful Valentines day!
Love Miss Peach

Bad Kitty Cats & Megan said...

Oh Wow... what an awesome party. We made it a bit late. Great view, excellent food, and great company. What a fantastic way to spend the Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines EveryKitty! Purrs and Loves.

And now off to locate Mz. Diamond

>^..^<

MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~ said...

Djenna is a Devon Rex sister of Ruiz. She is a beautiful lady and she and Prinnie are together in their red carpet Buzz photo.

Just Ducky said...

This has been a lovely day with wonderful furiends. I need to teleport home now. Valentine's Day is just about over. Need to spend the last bit of time with mum. Purr her to sleep and all.

MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~ said...

Sorry that should be CORNISH REX kitty...MOL I am the Devon:)

Samantha & Mom said...

Momo we have been having a wonderful time on this cruize!! Australia is beautiful!!! We are so full we can hardly move!
Your FL furiends,

Samantha & Mom said...

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!!

Sassy Kat said...

Heading back to my cabin for a few just to rest up for the dancing tonight. Sent you the photos that ya needed and hope ya got them. Hoping that the black hole took the night off. See ya at the dance. Emil and I are looking forward to the formal dance.

Karl and Ruis said...

Hahaha, Miss Peach. Miral and Prinnie are at in the red carpet buzz, Miral is Djenna's grandma. :)

We go to the lower deck, guys. We need some sleep first, maybe we come back later... so save some food and champagne, hahahha

Karl & Ruis

PS -- thanks Miss Peach for keeping an eye on Emil and Djenna. When Djenna saw Emil, she ran after him to the buffet.

Sassy Kat said...

Emil I am here, I don't see why ya cannot stay for the dance tonight. Let's try not to run into Karl & Ruis OK.

Sassy Kat said...

Hey Emil! Not too sure it is polite to call another kitty cute when ya are at a party with somekitty that ya asked to be your Valentine for the day, wow!

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Welcome, Miss Peach and efurrykitty! I have been remiss as a hostess. Too busy running around getting things organized. Plenty of food, snacks and drinks. Please enjoy yourselves!

The Chatzy Room is also open. Details and password to get in are in the Cat Blogosphere.

Juno said...

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

OMD!!!! Sissies... wow, we can see more familiar faces here. Sorry for joing you a bit late. Is there more room for two-one is tiny????

We can't believe there are lots of food here!! Thank you for the invitation for this lovely pawty!

Momo & Pinot

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

There is ALWAYS room for my sissy and brudder. Come and join us. You know many of the kitties and Asta and Charlie.

Anonymous said...

Wow MoMo, what a wonderful time that must have been. We're so envious. and all those yummies - did you gain some weight while on vacation?
Abby, Rosie, Jackie, Gidget and Fritz