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Cat Forum / General Topics / January 2005help? ideas? Trying to get GilesyCat to New Jersey from England!
Hi :o) I wonder if any of you lovely, kind -hearted people have any ideas for us. On Feb., 15, 2005, we are leaving England to try for a new Life. I am originally from upstate NY, but I have been here since Aug. 2001 with my British boyfriend (who became my hubby on Dec. 17, 2001.) We have a sweet baby who was born with Down Syndrome, Nov. 6, 2003. We also have the sweetest British gentleman of a cat I have ever met! His full name is Giles Elton Taylor, but he usually answers to *Gilesy* :o) You can see him here : http://www.lazygoth.fsnet.co.uk/digits/gtc.jpg We are flying out with Continental, out of Birmingham Airport, West Midlands, England. The only way Continental will allow Gilesy to fly with us is to have us go through a freight handler or pet relocation service. On top of Continental's steep charge, after speaking with, perhaps, over 100 such companies, the most inexpensive way to have Gilesy fly *with* us on that flight comes to about $1000 US! We can not possibly afford it. Today, I have called every other airline who will fly out of Birmingham Airport that Day, and most of them will not fly Gilesy out of Birmingham, as they all must stop over in other locations before they head for Newark, and they say they are not equipped. Only two airlines have given us a *tiny* glimmer of hope, United Airlines, and Lufthansa. Lufthansa has given us the *most* hope, but we still would have to go through a broker (freight handler) *if* they say yes. We are desperately sad at the thought of leaving Gilesy behind. If any of you have any experience with such an event, or any ideas or information, please be so kind as to email me at cherylfaith@paradiseplace.org.uk I wish all of you a beautiful Day or Evening, whichever is appropriate at this time, and we send you our Heartfelt thanks! Cheryl Faith Taylor >We also have the sweetest British gentleman of a cat I have ever met! >His full name is Giles Elton Taylor, but he usually answers to >*Gilesy* :o) Giles after Rupert Giles on Buffy? Elton after Elton John? Taylor after Taylor on Gilmore Girls? As far as how to get the cat to the US from England I have no idea. >>We also have the sweetest British gentleman of a cat I have ever met! >>His full name is Giles Elton Taylor, but he usually answers to >>*Gilesy* :o) >Giles after Rupert Giles on Buffy? Yes! :o) I actually spent a weekend with him... :o) Halloween, 1998....with Tony Head and a group of NorthEastern fans. Are you a fan, too? :o) We participated in an AIDSWALK in Connecticut. I was one of the 2 organizers of our group, "A Stake In The Future," so I actually got to spend time with him, talking! We arranged a *tea* for him after the parade, and I got to sit next to him for 2 hours!! :o) And now, I live in England.....No, I didn't follow him here LOL :o).....But he likely contributed to my Anglophilism >:o) Life is pretty interesting, isn't it?! ....You have brought me back a ton of memories! :o) Thanks! >Elton after Elton John? Yes, again! I've been a fan since I was 8 years old, back in NY State :o) Probably another reason I ended up here. Life *is* so weird, isn't it? Are you a fan? My husband took me to see him perform in Birmingham, here in his native country, in 2002. Wow! (I was the loudest fan in the audience (maybe I was the only American :o) >Taylor after Taylor on Gilmore Girls? No on that one :o) Taylor is my husband's last name, so I thought it was only fitting, since I decided to take the name "Taylor," as well :o) >As far as how to get the cat to the US from England I have no idea. Mew! Mew mew mew mew ! :( Thanks for the smiles! :o) Have a lovely Day/Night Cheryl Faith Prisoner of Love in *Mordor* :o) http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/cherylfaith18/ http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/project499/ http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/gilesthecat/ (GILESY!) www.paradiseplace.org.uk (Robin, hubby :o) "Take a Journey to the Bright MidNight..." The Doors, "End of the Night" "Now I know that I'm needed for The Symphony....." Kate Bush, "Symphony In Blue" PS I am so sorry if my sig is too long! Please forgive! PPS I'm not selling anything! Those links are just us saying hello. Gilesy has his own eekBay page. Silly hubby :o) xx >>>We also have the sweetest British gentleman of a cat I have ever met! >>>His full name is Giles Elton Taylor, but he usually answers to [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >Halloween, 1998....with Tony Head and a group of NorthEastern fans. >Are you a fan, too? :o) Yes. You're in England right? Any word on his series? (The one that is supposed to be based on Giles?) >>Elton after Elton John? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >in Birmingham, here in his native country, in 2002. Wow! (I was the >loudest fan in the audience (maybe I was the only American :o) But then I remember when Elton John entered the music scene many years ago. I was a fan back at the start of his career. >>>>We also have the sweetest British gentleman of a cat I have ever met! >>>>His full name is Giles Elton Taylor, but he usually answers to [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Yes. You're in England right? Any word on his series? (The one that is > supposed to be based on Giles?) I heard that series fell through for the time being. It was supposed to be called "Ripper" or something like that. Too bad, I was looking forward to seeing it. Justin <snip> >I heard that series fell through for the time being. It was supposed to >be called "Ripper" or something like that. > >Too bad, I was looking forward to seeing it. Yeah that is what they were supposed to call it. Hasn't been cancelled, also hasn't been made last I heard. In limbo? Considering Buffy is gone, Angel is gone, Firefly is making the movie. Sounds like Ripper won't happen any time soon. But we can always hope for the future. >>>>We also have the sweetest British gentleman of a cat I have ever met! >>>>His full name is Giles Elton Taylor, but he usually answers to [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Yes. You're in England right? Any word on his series? (The one that is >supposed to be based on Giles?) I did see the first episode. I think it must have been early on in my knocked-up stage??.....I don't remember being able to watch it much after the first time....A ton of strange things have happened besides our Surprise Beautiful Baby, since I've been here. I have always felt so guilty abut not continuing to view the series with Tony Head. I *do* remember feeling a little annoyed at the first episode, though, as Tony's character was supposed to be having a little trouble in the ummm....his character needed Viagra, I think! >;o) >>>Elton after Elton John? >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >>in Birmingham, here in his native country, in 2002. Wow! (I was the >>loudest fan in the audience (maybe I was the only American :o) >But then I remember when Elton John entered the music scene many >years ago. I was a fan back at the start of his career. Have you experienced an Elton Concert? Me, 4, since age 13! XXXX's to ELTON!!!! I think I was a fan early in his career, too, although I was a little girl then! I bet you were little, as well :o) Although my Musical tastes are wide and varied, Elton is one of my Muses and is like a god in my mind.....one of Three who have affected my Life to an amazing extent.....Elton, Kate Bush (influenced by Elton; do you know her work?) & Jim Morrison, (the Poet, more so even than the Musician.) A strange mix, right? *Do* you like Kate Bush?? She is responsible for uniting me with Robin, my husband, via a fangroup on Usenet.....I wasn't *looking* for Robin, that I knew of, but Kate stepped in....... If you want to see or hear any more about Kate, you can check out: www.paradiseplace.org.uk She has even done several Elton covers....She's awesome! Only problem is, she hasn't produced much for her loving fans in over 20 years! She's a mommy now, too....But I have a feeling you already know all this. Thanks for your responses! Oh! Kate's another cat lover :o) Meow Meow Mew!! Happy Weekend! Purrrrr, Cheryl Faith >----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- >http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! >100,000 Newsgroups >---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- > I did see the first episode. I think it must have been early on >in my knocked-up stage??.....I don't remember being able to watch it [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >as Tony's character was supposed to be having a little trouble in the >ummm....his character needed Viagra, I think! >;o) My understanding is Ripper never actually got made in any capacity. The "first episode" was probably one of the many episodes of Buffy he appeared in. > I think I was a fan early in his career, too, although I was a >little girl then! >I bet you were little, as well :o) I remember when Elton John started his career but then I also remember when four relative unknowns appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show and the rest shall we say is history. (The Beatles) >Although my Musical tastes are wide and varied, Elton is one of my >Muses and is like a god in my mind.....one of Three who have affected >my Life to an amazing extent.....Elton, Kate Bush (influenced by >Elton; do you know her work?) & Jim Morrison, (the Poet, more so even >than the Musician.) A strange mix, right? I'm not familiar with Kate Bush, I do remember Jim Morrison. I also remember his music and the they he "died" (There are those who still don't believe he really died?) >She has even done several Elton covers....She's awesome! Only problem >is, she hasn't produced much for her loving fans in over 20 years! And the line below probably explains why she hasn't. >She's a mommy now, too....But I have a feeling you already know all >this. >> I did see the first episode. I think it must have been early on >>in my knocked-up stage??.....I don't remember being able to watch it [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >The "first episode" was probably one of the many episodes of >Buffy he appeared in. No, another series....ssomehting about 4 single, middle-aged men...I don't think many episodes even *aired*.....Do you know about this short-lived show? >>> I think I was a fan early in his career, too, although I was a >>little girl then! >>I bet you were little, as well :o) >I remember when Elton John started his career but then I also >remember when four relative unknowns appeared on the Ed Sullivan >Show and the rest shall we say is history. (The Beatles) Wow!! That is tres cool! I think that was....'63, '64', '65?? I have a very vague memory of *hearing* about the Beatles Storm Over America....I was born in June 1962....YOu actually *saw* that show?? That is soooo cool!!! :o) >>Although my Musical tastes are wide and varied, Elton is one of my >>Muses and is like a god in my mind.....one of Three who have affected >>my Life to an amazing extent.....Elton, Kate Bush (influenced by >>Elton; do you know her work?) & Jim Morrison, (the Poet, more so even >>than the Musician.) A strange mix, right? >I'm not familiar with Kate Bush, You might really enjoy her! Usually people either love her work or hate it. She has about a 4 octave range, which irritates some folks. Gilesy purrs when he hears her voice :o) (as we do :o) She's also a mime, having trained with Marcel Marceau (sp?) But yes, she's a mommy of a 5(?)-year-old bay? > I do remember Jim Morrison. I >also remember his music and the they he "died" (There are those who >still don't believe he really died? !!!!!!!!! Please tell me *anything and everything* you can recall??? please email me privately at cherylfaith@paradiseplace.org.uk if you have the time. Or post.......if you please...........Yes, I am obsessed! I didn't know of him when he was Alive. Please......and you remember the Day he died? Tell me anything, if you can spare the time. In exchange, I can get you all sorts of Music (very techy hubby who has access to all kinds of media) or how about some British cat treats?? Do you perhaps have any magazines or newspapers...*ANYTHING* at all from the media, either *during* his LifeTime or shortly after his *supposed* Death? Jim Morrison, Poet. :o) We visited his grave at Pere Lachaise in Paris while I was heavily preggie in August 2003! I cannot explain the Awe and Oddity of the Day, lest I sound a bit more insnane than I probably sound *already* :o( I would love to believe he decided to drop out of sight, as he was a Poet, and apparently no longer wanted to be a public symbol of sex & drunkenness.....& Darkness......I would love to believe he is Alive somewhere......But I *really* do think he is Immortal through his Work................... I'm sure I am sounding increasingly insane, so I think it's time to try to Sleep, a precious commodity I experience so little of, lately. Thanks alot either way. i would love to hear from you more about Jim! & If you have *anything* media-related as I mentioned above, I would love to see if you might part with it in exchange for something from Britain, perhaps.....(I *think* you're in my native Land, America......but perhaps i'm wrong...if so, sorry! Or I would purchase mags. or newspapers from you if you have anything, but it would have to wait until our house sale clears, because Today I just about cleared out what I had left on stress-related purchases.) Purrs and Thanks & HeartVibes, Cheryl Faith Prisoner of Love in *Mordor* :o) http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/cherylfaith18/ http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/project499/ http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/gilesthecat/ www.paradiseplace.org.uk "This is the Strangest Life I've Ever Known..." The Doors, "Waiting For the Sun" "Now I know that I'm needed for The Symphony....." Kate Bush, "Symphony In Blue" >>My understanding is Ripper never actually got made in any capacity. >>The "first episode" was probably one of the many episodes of [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >men...I don't think many episodes even *aired*.....Do you know about >this short-lived show? Manchild. I'm not sure how many episodes aired. Here in the US I saw a few episodes but it was hard to find (BBC america which was only on Digital cable.) Manchild had nothing to do with Rupert Giles. ASH played a completely different character. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0306353/?fr=c2l0ZT1kZnxteD0yMHxzZz0xfGxtPTIwMHx0dD1v bnxwbj0wfHE9TWFuY2hpbGR8aHRtbD0xfG5tPW9u;fc=1;ft=21;fm=1 > Wow!! That is tres cool! I think that was....'63, '64', >'65?? I have a very vague memory of *hearing* about the Beatles Storm >Over America....I was born in June 1962....YOu actually *saw* that >show?? That is soooo cool!!! :o) Yes I did. Also got to see the Beatles in concert at Boston Garden. >Do you perhaps have any magazines or newspapers...*ANYTHING* at all >from the media, either *during* his LifeTime or shortly after his >*supposed* Death? >Jim Morrison, Poet. :o) Unfortunetly I don't, it was before computers. I just remember hearing about it on the news, also I worked in radio at the time and many fans always felt that he was still alive, that he faked his death. No proof ever surfaced to the contrary but fans continued to believe he was alive. >But I *really* do think he is >Immortal through his Work................... Through the miracle of CDS he will live on forever. I had lots of tapes which have since deteriorated beyond being useful. I had phonograph records which have since worn out. We had no CDS at the time. Might I suggest that you check out this link. It may be possible to send him ahead is there a family member or friend who could pick him up etc. http://www.delta.com/travel/special_services/pet_travel/domestic_international/s hipping_rates/index.jsp This site had a whole page dedicated to fly your pet. And from what I see it is based on there weight (to include anyting that is in carrier with them) Purrs that this works out and that your dear kitty makes it to the states. >Might I suggest that you check out this link. It may be possible to send him ahead is there a family member or friend who could pick him up etc. >http://www.delta.com/travel/special_services/pet_travel/domestic_international/s hipping_rates/index.jsp > >This site had a whole page dedicated to fly your pet. And from what I see it is based on there weight (to include anyting that is in carrier with them) > >Purrs that this works out and that your dear kitty makes it to the states. Hi there :o) You are a *sweetHeart*! Thank You!!! I will look further into Delta's international policy tomorrow. First, I'll need to see if any relative could meet our Gileser. I think *therein* lies much of the problem. I don't think anyone will be able to........ But I'm going to check it out. Meanwhile, interestingly, we have received a slightly lower quote from a British pet relocator, who has researched and discovered that Lufthansa would be willing to ship the Gileser with a stopover in Frankfurt! :o) The quote is still way high, but it *might* be lowered....... But I am worried enough about our kitty making the Journey....I can just imagine him sitting on that tarmac with a beer stein in one paw, and a hot dog (frankfurter) in another.... But seriously, do you think he would be alright??? Thanks very very much, sweet person. I *will* look into your link further tomorrow. Now,, it's late here; I'm tying next to my baby's crib & he's a light sleeper.....so must go. Warm Meows & GoodNight/GoodDay, Cheryl Faith Prisoner of Love in *Mordor* :o) http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/cherylfaith18/ http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/project499/ http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/gilesthecat/ (GILESY!) www.paradiseplace.org.uk "Take a Journey to the Bright MidNight..." The Doors, "End of the Night" "Now I know that I'm needed for The Symphony....." Kate Bush, "Symphony In Blue" >>Purrs that this works out and that your dear kitty makes it to the states. Just be very careful and ask alot of questions. Some airlines when they transport pets put them in the cargo hold where the temperatures can reach below zero. Also some airlines won't fly pets after a dog got loose a while back and chewed through some wires. I would add a number of pet owners here decline to fly, opting to drive to get their pets to the new destination. (Now I realize that is not an option when you come from England). Check with other pet owners in England find out what they do. | >>Purrs that this works out and that your dear kitty makes it to the states. | Just be very careful and ask alot of questions. Some airlines when | they transport pets put them in the cargo hold where the temperatures | can reach below zero. Also some airlines won't fly pets after a dog | got loose a while back and chewed through some wires. Some airlines allow you to have the pet in the cabin. Carola >| >>Purrs that this works out and that your dear kitty makes it to the >states. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Carola Carola (what a pretty name!) Thanks for your reply. Gilesy is on the large size for a domestic cat.....otherwise, it might have been possible. My hubby wanted to buy him a seat!!! That way, we could talk with him & feed him, soothe him, etc......But it's not so easy.....I wish it were possible. Thanks & Purrs to you, Happy Weekend, Cheryl Faith >>>Purrs that this works out and that your dear kitty makes it to the states. >Just be very careful and ask alot of questions. Some airlines when [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Check with other pet owners in England find out what they do. Thanks again.....I've been thinking about this *all Day long****more like *freaking* about it......But I think you saw my other post (a few minutes ago).......We're checking into things....& I am trying to find other kitty lovers who've had to ship their cats..... Thanks for considering and posting. Smiles & Purrs & Warm Wishes, Cheryl Faith I think that he would be fine, when my brother inlaw moved from Germany he was able to ship 2 dogs 3 cats and a feret with no problems. One of the kitties did need a mild sedative though and the airplane staff was wonderful about keeping them warm, giving them some water and a little food as necessary. When they arrived in the states they were as clean as when they left Germany. >I think that he would be fine, when my brother inlaw moved from Germany he was able to ship 2 dogs 3 cats and a feret with no problems. One of the kitties did need a mild sedative though and the airplane staff was wonderful about keeping them warm, giving them some water and a little food as necessary. When they arrived in the states they were as clean as when they left Germany. Hi :o) Thanks for your reply! Was the airline Lufthansa? If so, this is wonderful news!! We are now awaiting a quote from a company who might be able to help us (Birmingham Airport, England, demands that we ship Gilesy via a broker.) We are .....praying for a rate we can afford. I have spoken to a lovely person Today at a company used very often here.....I await her response. Sedatives...we've been advised against them because GilesyCat could wake up mid-flight and be disoriented. Do you think it *would* be ok? Gilesy is mostly an indoor cat. When he goes outside, it's only for short periods of time, and always within a very short distance from here (like in the back yard! :) I have now also developed an anxiety that the temperatures could fall too low for him enroute to NY....frightening.....When your brother-in-law moved from Germany, where did he land? I know we fly up over Greenland and Canada enroute to NY... Eeek! I am *so* upset over this.....all of us are...But you have given me *great* hope here, so thank you so very much! Happy Friday, Happy Weekend, and HeartFelt thanks for sharing! Meows & Purrs Cheryl Faith, Robin, Leo (toddler :o) & GIlesyCat! :o) I just want to thank all of you who have been so considerate in posting! I welcome any emails form you, or any further posts. I am not often online much over the weekend, (especially now with the move so close) but thanks so much in advance in case you think of anything else. I am more likely able to read your posts than have time to reply over the weekend.....but I always try to reply... I bet *all* your kitties are the most beautiful, beloved, well-cared-for, fabulous kitties in the entire Universe, just like our Gilesy. love & meows, CF Cheryl Faith Prisoner of Love in *Mordor* :o) http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/cherylfaith18/ http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/project499/ http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/gilesthecat/ www.paradiseplace.org.uk "This is the strangest Life I've Ever Known..." The Doors, "Waiting For the Sun" "Every One of Us has a Heaven Inside...." Kate Bush, "Them Heavy People"
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