You know whose coming for a visit Shoko? Who, Mrs. Claus is running away from home? It’s Sammy of One Spoiled Cat. He is flying around the world and will be stopping here for a visit. When? He’s here Shoko.
Sammy!! You look refreshed. The cold air rushing by your ears must sound like an ocean but feeling it on your furry face would be awesome. Sammy welcome to our house, have some dried nip from the garden. Mom mixed it with silvervine. It’s a trip without a balloon, MOL
Your operating the Hot Air Balloon so need all your faculties about you. OK….just let me get a sniff and we’ll look about Prince George.
Look….Even Cow Kitty came to see you off, You are an icon around here Sammy. We talk of you often and always yell, “SAMMY” before we eat any bacon we get. Bye Shoko and Sammy, have a great time. Quit yakking at Sammy and let them take off, Cow Kitty.
Up, up and away we go.
There’s a moose for you. It’s a female that probably lives among the trees going up to UNBC. UNBC is the University of Northern British Columbia. maybe we’ll fly over it.
This is the Fraser River, where mom would walk Kali when they lived in the other house. They walked along the beach beside the river. Mom saw 2 beavers swimming about a foot and a half from Kali. Kali was busy getting a drink and didn’t notice them. A typical Kali move. This park is Ft. George Park.
I know it’s really cold tonight Sammy. The weatherman said -30C. A wee bit nippy ole pal.
This is UNBC, Sammy. Our pride and joy. Do you see the yellow trees. These are pines that were killed when the north was inundated with Pine Beetles a few years back. What a loss.
See down there and to your left is downtown Prince George. I was born on the streets of Prince George. I think that’s why loud peeps don’t turn my crank now.
You can see in the background the pulp mills. Prince George was known for its pulp mills at one time. The mills had many workers and was the major industry here. The town stunk of sulphur which is used in the process. It was a horrible smell mom said but the townsfolk said it was the, *smell of money.*
Isn’t this a beautiful mountain and just on the outskirts of town.
Oh look Sammy it’s the Northern Lights. When we get away from the downtown area we get to see them but only when the sky is clear.
Sammy, you’re looking rather cold. Let’s go back home and you can get warmed up before you are off to the next town to visit.
We love ya Sammy and Kali wants to kiss you for just being you. I’m not the mushy sort like Kali but you mean the world to me Sammy. I am delighted you came to visit our frozen neck of the woods.
Have a safe trip to your next destination Sammy. Bye!

I’d love to play in all that snow you have! It was fascinating to read about where you live.
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Thank you Clowie. Believe me we would give you all our snow come February. We’re pretty sick of it by then. Thanks for visiting our corner of the world.
Shoko and Kali
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That was a lovely trip with very interesting views. Much too cold for me though. My mum says she would love to see the Northern Lights.
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I think Sammy had a good time. Your mum would love the Northern Lights. They are different each time we see them. Apparently it depends on the variables in the air at that time, like temperature and particles.
Shoko and Kali
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We would love to see the Northern Lights as well. And a mountain with snow on it. And your home looks nice and cozy.
Mara, Brom and Miss Oswin
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Glad you enjoyed our wee city. It is a city. We brag 80,000 peeps so it’s small enough to know friends when one goes shopping. Thank you for visiting. Pop by again some time. We’ll have some refreshments and swap stories.
Shoko and Kali
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what a wonderful trip. I worried a little if the hot air balloon is still the same when it lands in the snow, but it seems Sammy’s equipment can manage all weather… I bet he learnt a lot from his dad about flying machines…
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He handled that balloon like he was made to fly, not a single dip or shake. He must have learned a lot from his dad. You know when you’re around someone that accomplishes stuff, facts just soak in.
Shoko
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What a great visit! I’ve always wanted to see the Northern Lights too, and now I have. You and Sammy have a great time, and we’ll expect him here sometime tonight or tomorrow.
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We had a great time, one I won’t forget. I miss you Mario my friend. Hope you and mom are keeping well.
Shoko
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Oh Shoko and Kali! What a wonderful tour of your part of the world – a part I’ve NEVER seen before. The view from the balloon was spectacular wasn’t it? You are lucky to live in such a beautiful spot on the planet (or as Easy said “Slice Earth”). Thanks for the nip/silvervine – it’s gonna keep me WARM on the rest of my journey. The Northern Lights are shining to say goodbye and I must say goodbye to you. Thank you. From the bottom of my ginger heart.
Love, Sammy
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Sammy, this visit is a wonderful way to say *so long my friends, see you later.”
You will always remain my Patrol Leader, travel agent, Teaser and good friend.
Love Shoko
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Good – I wouldn’t want it any other way!
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Wonderful post sweet friends. XOXO – Bacon
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Thank you my dear friend.
Shoko
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Wow, Prince George is beautiful! I bet Sammy loved his tour. All of these posts are making the tears leak out, but it’s wonderful to see how loved Sammy is. He will forever be in our hearts.
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Yes, Sammy has a soft spot in each of our hearts. He is missed.
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What a lovely place you lives… I’m so glad Sammy came by to visit you. Purrz from the Katie Katz.
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Hi Kattie Kat and Katie kitty, We were delighted to see Sammy and glad he could include us on his travels.
Hugs,
Shoko and Kali
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Furabuluss that Unccle Sammy came to visit youss’ there Shoko an Kali!!!!
Hee must bee havin so much fun flyin around……
Mee iss goin to miss him A LOT…. *sniffullsss*
**nose kissesss** Cuss-inn Dharth Henry xxxx
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Sammy is a role model for all of us on how to live a happy life and always be a wonderful and giving kitty.
Shoko and Kali
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Berry true…mee has a lot to leern still…..
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Dharth, you are a wonderful kitty and a helpful purramedic. All of us furries keep learning our whole lives. I’ll bet if you asked Kali, she would say she is still learning things and she’s as old as spit!
Loves ya,
Shoks
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Mew mew mew ‘old as spit’ was purrty funny Shoko!!!!
An mee asked LadyMum an shee says shee still iss leernin all so.
Yur purrty wise Cuss-inn!! 😉
Oh an a parcel frum youss’ arrived today! Can mee wait til mee Gotcha Day to open it?? or should mee wait till Katmass Eve? Pleeze let mee know……
***paw kissesss*** Dharth Henry xxxx
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That’s a beautiful place to take Sammy for visiting! We bet he loves it there!
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It was a once in a lifetime experience for all of us. We loved it.
Shoko and Kali
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Oh MeOW girls dat was a pawsum tour Shoko. We luvved seein’ all da places ya’ll went. And dat was really cute with cow kitty. MOL Big hugs to ya’ll.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Thanks Dezi and Raena. What a sad week. We’re all getting depressed. We need something to cheer us.
Love you gals.
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We agree. Mommy’s been frettin’ over sis Lexi and Lucky fur days now and now Sammy and Easy. 😦 We’re gonna get things back on track Sunday.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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It’s hard not to think of the furries that we have loved and lost….then we feel even worse! It’s like a cycle and we must break it to be happy again.
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Yeah, mommy was already upset over sis Lexi, and then this happened and just brought it to da furfront. We all grieve differently, and unfurtunately life goes on whether we want it to or not.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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We know Sammy loved this visit! The Northern Lights were spectacular! Sadly, we know now that this was Sammy’s last adventure. We’re sure gonna miss him.
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I get sad when I think that I’ll never see him again but feel better when I remember his pain is gone. I think he enjoyed himself here. I know we did.
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I bet Sammy loved all these places.. We are so sad that he had to leave us all. XO
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I’m sorry about not doing the fill-ins today but my heart wasn’t in it. You understand I’m sure. We all need a good laugh.
Loves ya,
Us
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I am just in tears from all of these amazing posts like yours. How blessed Sammy (and Easy) were to have SO MANY in love with them. They sooooooo deserved it!!!! Loved your post!
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We all are just wiped…we can’t believe this week. Tears are flowing like the streams at spring run off, We’re happy you liked our little ride with Sammy.
Shoko
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What an absolutely splendid trip! Wonderful!
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What a pawsome tour of PG! Mes has never been there, but Mommy and Hissy Old Licorice has.Mes knows Sammy had a fabulishious time and the Sivervine/nip sounds HEAVENLY!!!
Kisses
Nellie Bellie
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Thanks for stopping by Nellie, we are always deliriously happy to see you. Sammy is one in a million and we love him.
Shoko and Kali
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This is a cool place for Sammy to visit. Wow, it looks cold too!!
Dash Kitten Crew
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