Did mom tell you about their trip to France and the UK, Shoko? She told me about France, Kali. Did she tell you about the UK? She did. Then between the two of us we can tell our friends what they did on their vacation.
SHOKO…..BLACK
KALI…..ORANGE 
In the middle of March mom and dad said goodbye and we never saw them again….whoa Shoko, they did come home. Well, it was like 3 weeks till we saw those bleary eyes again. That’s like forever for a feline. 
You have to be the biggest drama queen in Prince George, Shoko!
Off they flew down to Vancouver and to their motel Dad grabbed someone else’s suitcase in the airport and never noticed until the airport called and told him. Mom’s niece drove dad back to the airport to get their suitcase.
When the family gathered for dinner, they all gave mom the respect she deserved and kissed her ring. Oh brother! Mom is not the godfather of her family. Who is then? Nobody…it’s just a normal family. Mom has a normal family….I don’t think so, there’s got to be something odd about them. Whatever Shoko.
The next day they got up and flew on Air Canada to Montreal. Four hours of cramped legs and a TV set so close it was almost up her nose as the person in front set their seat to go back several feet. Ok, Kali a few inches. Geesh!
Mom was off the plane right smartly in Montreal and 3 gates away was the flight to Paris. She quickly rushed over as they were calling for everyone to board. Mom and dad were on the plane right smartly and then they sat and sat on the plane as the plane needed de-icing but there were two planes waiting to be de-iced first.
Finally the plane took off for Paris. Mom was excited to be going to such a well-known and romantic city. Six hours later, the thrill of going to Paris had worn off as she felt sweaty, hot and incredibly tired. Dad was snoring in the seat beside her. She wanted to poke him but restrained herself.
At long last they arrived at Charles De Galle Airport in Paris. The hotel chauffeur gave them the ride of their life. There were mopeds all over the street, weaving in and out of traffic, that was bumper to bumper. They reached the hotel safely and leaped to solid ground. 
The best picture of a moped in traffic mom could get. The bikes go like stink.
After checking into their little room, mom and dad went for a drink of Pepsi in the hotel lounge. There was a small courtyard off the lounge so our pawrents decided to partake of the fresh air. No Pepsi but Coca Cola everywhere in France. Coke will do in a pinch. 
Does she not look like an enthusiastic explorer? MOL
Next installment finds mom and dad trying to navigate the Paris transportation system. 
The Canadian Cats 
that mopeds are like evil wasps… and the guys on that devilish rides know no mercy…. I barked at them… butt they didn’t run away… Your daddy got the wrong suitcase? …oh wow that is interesting!!!… and the mama said something sbout twins&brothers… your mom will know LOL
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You are so right Phenny…they look like they think the road is just for them and you saw them up close. Have they got horns like maybe* The Mopeds from Hell.* ?
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I always have the evil thought in my mind to open a door of the car when I see them coming… but after reading the small print of the car insurance I have to stay away from such fab entertainment… sigh…
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That is a first class idea…ohhh…maybe not!
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but even the imagination helps to deal with this id*ots :o)
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As a matter of fact your mom does look ready to rock and roll. (See what I did there?) And your dad is THAT GUY at the airport – taking the wrong suitcase…. Gah! So funny!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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She was set for someone to roll her elsewhere but she looked much better after some sleep. Dad, well, what can I say about dad? He has to be, um….a little different. MOL
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How exciting, PARIS, woohoo!!!!
Was there anythingy interesting in the other peeps suitcase???
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
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MOL…mom and dad got the call from the airline just as they were checking in so never saw what was in it. You know it could have been drugs or a dead body…OMC….what a couple of turkeys!
Loves,
Shoko
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We noticed Mopeds in Italy too when there several years ago – they are everywhere. M was glad neither she nor dad hat to drive in that traffic. Can’t wait to hear more about their tirp.
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I guess the mopeds are cheaPER THAN CARS AND EASIER TO MANEUVER. Not as comfortable though. Apparently, the police crack down on the mopeds in southern Paris but not northern Paris. Perhaps the wealthy live in southern Paris where in northern Paris the peeps are more, shall we say *earthy*.
Shoko
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Hilarious suitcase mix-up. Sounds like my mom – snorts with piggy laughter. Your mom does look tuckered out. Give her another COKE that should help. Shaking my head. Didn’t your parents learn anything here? COKE RULES – HA! XOXO – Bacon
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Dad doesn’t seem to notice details like this is not our suitcase….yes it’s red but not ours. Yes, it is riding the carousel with our other suitcases but not ours. Oh well they never lost their suitcase and nobody stole their stuff….suitcase was locked. MOL
Of course COKE RULES but they seem to go their own way and like PEPSI. I think it’s all gross. Give me a bowl of chicken broth any day.
Shoko
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Snorts with piggy laughter. Mom says she would do anything for you to be here now so ya’ll can laugh together… and spray coke on peeps at the Coke facility. Smooches sweet friend. XOXO – Bacon
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I know mom and dad would love to see your mom and dad again soon and make more memories. Mom says maybe she should drink the coke instead of spraying it on peeps….good thinking mom. MOL
Loves,
Shoko
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Snorts with piggy laughter. It was such a blast my friend. My mom/dad still talk about what fun they had with your peeps getting into trouble. They will definitely meet up again another day and pick right back up from where they left off! ❤ XOXO – Bacon
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You can bet money on it Bacon. Mom still gets laughs out of their shenanigans with your mom and dad. It’s time Bill had a pedi and mom wants to see this mood nail polish….sounds cool.
Loves,
Shoko
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This is interesting and fun! I look forward to learning more. Thanks, guys! Hugs.
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They are a couple of fun loving canucks trying to discover the secrets of Parisienne living. They may stumble or they may fall but fun’s the name of this trip. MOL
Shoko
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Oh my what a totally pawtastic trip! How lucky they are!
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They planned and planned for this trip. Mom could have been playing with me but NO she had to book tours.
Shoko
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What an adventure, wrong suitcases, frozen airplanes, crazy drivers, oooh my ladies, be happy that they came home, that was dangerous. Your mom looks ready to see that rusty Eiffel tower, I thought that it is golden like those miniatyres, but nonono it it rusty.
Kosmo
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Typical mom and dad vacation….there is always something strange happening to them. Stay tuned for more info about the Eiffel Tower….you will be surprised my friend.
Shoko
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Shoko, tell now, please!
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Oh My Cat that sounds like a challenge just to get to Paris. I bet the rest of the trip went much better and there was good noms and fun galore. Can’t wait to hear more!
Purrs my sweet!
Einstein
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Hi my mancat! Personally, I’m super glad mom didn’t pack me….I could have been in the suitcase they left at the airport. Besides there is no way I’m sitting still for 10 hours on the plane. I was having treats at home while these two were trying to figure out how to watch the TV on the plane. MOL
Loves and Kisses,
Shoo
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Oh MEoW, We would Luuuuuvvvvvv Paris. We luv coke and not pepsi. MOL Your mommy looks bootyful. And considerin’ all she’d been thru, she looks pawsitively gawjus. We can’t wait to hear what happened next. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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You ladies would like Paris for a change but not all the time. Mom couldn’t find one pet store in Paris and she really looked. Mom was obviously asleep on her feet…that’s her *idling* face. MOL
Shoko
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Really? No Pet stores anywhere? Dat’s so crazy. Guess they all shop online. MOL Asleep or not, your mommy looks bootyful. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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We never saw a one…perhaps one has to know where they are….speak French or somethin’
Shoko
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kali N shoko….we all wayz N joyz yur momz postz bout ther travelz; her shuld rite a book..
“A ta Z with mom & dad; bye kali shoko N cow kitty…ore sum thin…. they knead ta go two a Z countree tho….
anyway….we laffed over thiz one…..itz all good…. 🙂 ♥♥♥ we iz lookin for werd ta part deux !!
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MOL….can you imagine these 2 in Zimbabwe? The natives of the country would never be the same after dealing with these Crazy Canadians. Maybe they could go to Ice Station Zebra. No one to offend there except the polar bears. MOL
Shoko
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MOL, she looks thrilled indeed ! Purrs
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MOL…woopee..Paris! fizzle fizzle….let me sleep first. I can read her expression.
Loves,
Shoko
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Your mom is amazing!! And brave too…and full of self-restraint…I would have poked Snore Dad! Lol…suitcase! An ultimate adventure and I can’t wait to hear the next instalment! 💕😺💕xxx
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Brave….maybe…….stubborn, YES. Mom was very happy it wasn’t her that got the wrong suitcase so she could give dad a bad time. MOL
Shoko
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Lol! And now your Mom can have more fun by sharing all the details! 😺💞xx
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MOL You got it. MOL
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😺💞😺
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It looks like your peeps had a good trip. We can’t wait to hear…and see…more.
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You will Icats.
Shoko
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That was a lot of air travel, I would not have liked being so scrunched by the seat in front of me. I look forward to your next installment.
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I don’t understand why the airline does that….it is a good source of anger. If, Imomlet her back down, then the person behind her would be in the same position as mom was. It’s dumb. Maybe somebody will get up and hit the person in front of them and then the seat backs will change.
Shoko
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I’m a Pepsi fan too … and Coke will do in a pinch. Kali, that look in the picture of you is fairly disgruntled … is Shoko getting on your nerves?
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I do look ticked…never noticed but I was probably called out from a beautiful sleep to listen to Shoko be dramatic.
Kitty Kisses,
kali
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Already a wild adventure and just the start! Can’t wait to hear more 🙂
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Wild and crazy but thrilling adventure.
Shoks
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Well Mom and I knew that your parents would make this adventure a ton of fun with a healthy dose of crazy (!) – and they didn’t disappoint did they?!?! There’s a lot to do in both Paris AND London and I think they did more than most! Can’t wait to hear more….I know they had the time of their lives but I also bet they were very happy to see your kitty faces again and sleep in their very own beds (with normal pillows!).
Hugs, Teddy
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One thing is for sure, they made their the days exciting and fun. Never a dull moment. Mom and dad were so happy to see our faces……I ran and welcomed mom home. Kali had a different experience.
Shoko
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Kali was miffed that they’d desserted you ladies? I’m glad you were gracious and gave them a hug!!!!
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Shoks, you have quite the imagination “kissed her ring,” LOL! I bet “little room” was right. Everything is smaller in France, including food portions compared to our put on 50 pound portions. Please give The Godmother my regards.
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So true Amy, I am a bit of a drama queen….I should’ve been a catress….I’d be very good. Indeed mom and dad came face to face with small a number of times. The meals were great for mom and dad never complained he was hungry so Canadians eat far to much. Mom never saw a fat Parisienne.
Loves,
Shoko
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Shoko an Kali you both tell such a grate story! Wee LIKE thee dramatick effects a lot….
Yur Mumma iss inntrepid….that is what LadyMum said. Does that meen ‘normal’?????
***paw kissesss*** Cuss-inn Dharth Henry xxxx
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Sounds like a long trek to get there, but I’m sure worth it! Can’t wait to read more…
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Mom says going first class would be better but figures even those in first class would be anxious to get out of the seat they occupied for several hours.
Shoko
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