First Blogoversary!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEENT: The party has been extended through the night and all day on Saturday. Arrangements have been made if you need to take a nap see Opus and he will show you where the rest place is. So, party on!!!!!!!!



Welcome to my First Blogoversary! I am so glad that you could make it and hope you have a lot of fun today. I knew this was going to be a fun and an exciting day, which started when I opened my email this morning. I received the following gifts:

A greeting card from Opus and a new profile photo, thanks Opus!

A beautiful bouquet of red roses from The Cat Realm

Also from The Cat Realm this most stunning trophy, thanks so much!!!



For my first blogoversary I tried to think of something that hadn't been done yet and the idea of paintball sounded perfect. For those of you that don't know what paintball is or how to play I will have that information available.

WHAT IS PAINT BALL?
The sport of paintball has become recognized as one of the world's most exciting outdoor participation sports. Paintball is a combination of the childhood games such as tag or hide and seek, but it is much more challenging and sophisticated. Typically a group of players are divided into two teams with the objective of eliminating opposing players by hitting them with a paintball shot from a special airgun. Win or lose, everyone has a good time and there is always another game waiting to be played.


Photo by Karl

Mrs. Oz from The Cat Realm will acquaint you with the paintball guns and the paintballs.

Paintball guns are powered by carbon dioxide or compressed air and come in various shapes and styles. Many of the guns use large refillable cylinders called tanks or bottles, which give hundreds of shots before needing to be refilled. The paintball guns that we are using today are semi-automatic that allows you to simply squeeze the trigger each time you want to shot a paintball. The paintball gun's range is limited to only about 50 yards.


A paintball is a round, thin-skinned gelatin capsule with coloured liquid inside. The capsules are filled with a "paint" that is non-toxic, non-caustic, water-soluble, and biodegradable. You can remove the paint from clothing and skin with mild soap and water. A player who is hit and marked with paint is eliminated from the game.

Photo by Karl

Before we divide into teams I will have Tintin go over the safety rules that he was nice enough to research for me. When he is finished he will pass out your gun, paintballs, and all of the safety items you will need to make your paintball experience safe and fun. Also, we will have a target for you to practice before the games begin if you would like to do so.

SAFETY: Paintball players must always wear eye-protecting goggles specifically designed for paintball and must be worn during all games and at all times! A protective face mask is mandatory as well. Paintball is a very safe sport as long as safety rules are followed. As you can see from the photo of Tintin and myself the importance of following all these rules, plus your fur will be protected.

Target Range

PAINTBALL UPDATE

Photo by Opus
First to arrive: Opus, Percy, & ,Momo


Photo by Opus
Sassy & Percy



Photo by Opus
Getting the teams picked
l-r: Ruis, Karl, & Opus


Photo by Opus
The girls are ready to go: Asta, Mrs. Oz, & Momo


Sassy and Opus team up.


Photo by Asta
Asta ready to party and play.


Karl watching, waiting, & ready.


Crystal, from Jan's Funny Farm, takes aim on Sassy.


Sassy gets a direct hit! A bulls eye for Crystal!!


Momo zeroing in on her opponent.


Ruis being stealthy.


Jan's FF gang is on the offense!!!

PAINTBALL CASUALTIES

Photo by Opus
The paintball crew
l-r: Tintin, Mrs. Oz, Opus, Ruis, Sassy, Karl, & Momo
(safety gear is off, photo taken away from shooting area)

Photo by Asta

Asta

Photo by Opus
Tintin



Momo



Since we all have been playing hard it might be a good time to take a food break. I have several different pizzas for the kitties and doggies. Also, be sure to belly up to the bar and have a drink to wash the pizza down. For your sweet teeth I have a chocolate cake that Karl and Ruis delivered to me for my blogoversary and a delicious vanilla cake sent over by Mrs. Oz and Tintin, thanks to my Cat Realm buddies for your thoughtfulness.

PIZZA MENU
1. Fish
2. Birds
3. T Bone Steak
4. Fish & Mice
5. Dog Biscuit
6. Hamburger
7. Mice
8. Lizard
9. Doggie Bone Treat

DRINKS






Chocolate cake sent over by Karl and Ruis, thank you again!!


Complements of Mrs. Oz and Tintin. You two are so thoughtful many thanks!!

A GIFT FOR YOU

Please accept this abstract painting as my gift to you for sharing in our paintball party. Before you all arrived I had a big sheet put up outside and this represents the stray shots fired here today. Each time you look at it I hope you will remember the fun we had today.


Heading out to catch up with Momo.

I want to thank you for coming and hope you enjoyed yourself! Please feel free to stay as long as you like. I do have some night games planned and you are welcome to join in.

Again, thanks for coming!!

NOTE: No animals or humans were hurt or put into danger during the paintball games.