Christmas Eve at Culzean Castle

Trudi , yes, yew r da lukiezt gurlcat in da wurld.
Mosey, Meowy, Tygur, Mayzy, PookyKat, Sqweex , BobQat n Mimzy, Pipps and her
skort Ranger tayke der seets n wate fur da seremony tu beguin.
diz is bootiful n we waffed at wee Cleo, attaking da heather.



trudi thinkz, diz iz purrfekt, i iza happeezt gurlcat inna wurld, anna
luckieezt awso... she lukz arownd at herown furndz anna famblee, hopin
efuricat can feel diz way sumday...

[The assembled cats relax on the comfortable cushions spread around the
suite, enjoying the music of the quartet. Few cats notice when a side
door opens and Anuit, with the help of her assistants, makes her way to
the center of the front of the room and takes a seat. At a nod from Anuit
the quartet finishes the piece they had been playing. The main doors open
and four pipers enter, taking their places just inside the door. They
being piping "Highland Cathedral", accompanied by the quartet. As they
begin the side door opens again and Jack and Harry Gordon enter, taking
their place before Anuit.

As the drones signal the start of the March, little Cleo kitten enters
the room carrying a basket filled with sprigs of heather. Sukie follows
just behind, offering moral support. Cleo broadcasts the heather as she
walks, doing her best to march sedately. About midway down the aisle the
temptation of the fragrant sprigs overwhelms her and she has to pounce on
one of them, rolling over and bunny-kicking it, but she immediately
remembers that she is doing very important job, straightens herself up,
and resumes her march just before Sukie can arrive to help her. The
assembled guests chuckle softly. As Cleo resumes her march Willow enters
the room. She marches calmly down the aisle, inhaling the aroma of the
white leather bodice of her gown to help her remain calm. Cleo and Sukie
take seats on a cushion near the front of the room. As Willow reaches the
front of the room the pipers switch to "The Wedding March".

All eyes turn to the back of the room to watch as Trudi enters the room,
on the paws of Matthew Harold and Chester. Both mancats, especially
Chester, appear to be on the verge of happy tears, but both manage to
contain them. Upon reaching the front of the room MH and Chester both
shake paws with Jack, then hand Trudi's paw into Jack's paw.

The pipers finish playing the Wedding March, then the room falls silent.

As the pipers fall silent Anuit stands before the couple.

Anuit: Greetings, my friends and family. On this Kissamouse Eve of the
year 2011 we come together to join Trudi of the house of Asher/Grass and
Jack of the house of Gordon as they declare their devotion to each other
and their desire to share their lives with each other. As has been the
way of felinity through all the ages, we all find a need to share time
with others. Some among us are fortunate enough to find one special cat,
one cat who at the same time calms and ignites our own heart. Trudi has
found that in Jack, and Jack in Trudi. The majority of us present have
had "fixed what wasn't broken", so the drive to procreate our species has
eased, but we still crave the comfort and support that is gained from
having one special kitty in our lives.

Trudi has shown a great awareness of this need in the feline heart for
many years, having been the maintainer of the 'scort book. She has also
wisely arranged some wonderfully successful matchups, and it is very
refreshing to see her enjoying the fruit of the very effort she tended so
carefully.

Jack has been a stalwart of the community, being an active participant
for a great many years. He has shown himself to be a reliable, caring,
responsible mancat, and has become a dear friend to many. I can't think
of a mancat more deserving of the kind of union we celebrate tonight.

Together, Jack and Trudi have shown a great compassion for each other. I
believe that all of us here are delighted to see them able to join each
other.

Now, before this entire Community, I ask all assembled: Does any cat
present know of any reason why this mancat and this ladycat should not be
winked?

[The entire room is silent. Harri Roadcat, Ranger, Pipps, and a handful
of other cats meow "Goodness No!"]

No objections were heard, as is proper. Who gives this girlcat to be wed?

[Mathhew Harold and Chester both stand, and meow "We do, with no
reservations"]

Jack Gordon, do you take Trudence to be your winkmate, to spend the rest
of your days with? To love and protect and smurgle and nose-touch, to
keep warm and dry, in health and in infirmity? To clean her ears and face
whenever needed?

[Jack replies with just a hint of trembling in his voice:] I do!

Trudence, do you take Jack to be your winkmate, to spend the rest of your
days with? To love and protect and smurgle and nose-touch, to keep warm
and dry, in health and in infirmity? To clean her ears and face whenever
needed?

[Trudi replies with fair bit of trembling in her voice:] I do!

Jack, do you have vows you wish to recite to Trudence?

Jack: Miz Trudi, i'z not real good at speechmaking, an I'z not as young
an spry as I useded to be, but I diz luf you wif all mine heart. I can't
guarantee how many more years I'z gotsz, but dey's all yours. I am da
most fortuante mancat in da Community, having finded da girlcat of mine
dreams. I'z wil do da bestest I can to make yourownself happy fur as
long as I can.

Anuit: Trudence, do you have vows you wish to recite to Jack?

Trudi: ursef iz an honerable mancat so i will honor ursef by stayin faful
alla dayz of mine life. ursef is kind so i will be az kind to ursf and
urown famblee az i kan. ursef iz generuz so i will endeafor to be generuz
wif mine friendship, lof anna nip. I wated a long, long time to find the
rite mankitty, diz time wif ursef juzt profez bazt knowz whut iz da rite
thing, I iz gwad i wated.

Anuit: My brothers and sisters, Jack and Trudence have pledged their love
and devotion to other before Bast and this community. We, their extended
family, are delighted that they have found each other and that they have
committed themselves to each other. By the power vested in me as High
Priestess of Bast, I know pronounce these two kitties to be winkmates.
Jack, you may now smurgle the bride.

Lady cats and gentlecats, I now present to you Jack and Trudence Gordon!

[Jack gives Trudi a nose-touch and a smooch, and a great big hug. He then
draws his sgian dubh and very careful severs the ends of Trudi's sash and
his own sash, then ties them together.

The pipers have moved from the back of the room to the front, and they
assemble in front of Jack and Trudi. A pair of drummers join them, and
the combined pipe/drum band plays "Scotland The Brave" then precedes Jack
and Trudi down the aisle.

As the bride and groom leave the room the rest of the cats stand and
applaud and meow, then start to file out of the room.]

trudi whispers to jack, dat wuza bootifulz ceremonee... we iz bof beree
furtunate to haf each ofur and deze kittez fur owrz furndz
"Community Cats" wrote in message
...
As the pipers fall silent Anuit stands before the couple.

Anuit: Greetings, my friends and family. On this Kissamouse Eve of the
year 2011 we come together to join Trudi of the house of Asher/Grass and
Jack of the house of Gordon as they declare their devotion to each other
and their desire to share their lives with each other. As has been the
way of felinity through all the ages, we all find a need to share time
with others. Some among us are fortunate enough to find one special cat,
one cat who at the same time calms and ignites our own heart. Trudi has
found that in Jack, and Jack in Trudi. The majority of us present have
had "fixed what wasn't broken", so the drive to procreate our species has
eased, but we still crave the comfort and support that is gained from
having one special kitty in our lives.

Trudi has shown a great awareness of this need in the feline heart for
many years, having been the maintainer of the 'scort book. She has also
wisely arranged some wonderfully successful matchups, and it is very
refreshing to see her enjoying the fruit of the very effort she tended so
carefully.

Jack has been a stalwart of the community, being an active participant
for a great many years. He has shown himself to be a reliable, caring,
responsible mancat, and has become a dear friend to many. I can't think
of a mancat more deserving of the kind of union we celebrate tonight.

Together, Jack and Trudi have shown a great compassion for each other. I
believe that all of us here are delighted to see them able to join each
other.

Now, before this entire Community, I ask all assembled: Does any cat
present know of any reason why this mancat and this ladycat should not be
winked?

[The entire room is silent. Harri Roadcat, Ranger, Pipps, and a handful
of other cats meow "Goodness No!"]

No objections were heard, as is proper. Who gives this girlcat to be wed?

[Mathhew Harold and Chester both stand, and meow "We do, with no
reservations"]

Jack Gordon, do you take Trudence to be your winkmate, to spend the rest
of your days with? To love and protect and smurgle and nose-touch, to
keep warm and dry, in health and in infirmity? To clean her ears and face
whenever needed?

[Jack replies with just a hint of trembling in his voice:] I do!

Trudence, do you take Jack to be your winkmate, to spend the rest of your
days with? To love and protect and smurgle and nose-touch, to keep warm
and dry, in health and in infirmity? To clean her ears and face whenever
needed?

[Trudi replies with fair bit of trembling in her voice:] I do!

Jack, do you have vows you wish to recite to Trudence?

Jack: Miz Trudi, i'z not real good at speechmaking, an I'z not as young
an spry as I useded to be, but I diz luf you wif all mine heart. I can't
guarantee how many more years I'z gotsz, but dey's all yours. I am da
most fortuante mancat in da Community, having finded da girlcat of mine
dreams. I'z wil do da bestest I can to make yourownself happy fur as
long as I can.

Anuit: Trudence, do you have vows you wish to recite to Jack?

Trudi: ursef iz an honerable mancat so i will honor ursef by stayin faful
alla dayz of mine life. ursef is kind so i will be az kind to ursf and
urown famblee az i kan. ursef iz generuz so i will endeafor to be generuz
wif mine friendship, lof anna nip. I wated a long, long time to find the
rite mankitty, diz time wif ursef juzt profez bazt knowz whut iz da rite
thing, I iz gwad i wated.

Anuit: My brothers and sisters, Jack and Trudence have pledged their love
and devotion to other before Bast and this community. We, their extended
family, are delighted that they have found each other and that they have
committed themselves to each other. By the power vested in me as High
Priestess of Bast, I know pronounce these two kitties to be winkmates.
Jack, you may now smurgle the bride.

Lady cats and gentlecats, I now present to you Jack and Trudence Gordon!

[Jack gives Trudi a nose-touch and a smooch, and a great big hug. He then
draws his sgian dubh and very careful severs the ends of Trudi's sash and
his own sash, then ties them together.

The pipers have moved from the back of the room to the front, and they
assemble in front of Jack and Trudi. A pair of drummers join them, and
the combined pipe/drum band plays "Scotland The Brave" then precedes Jack
and Trudi down the aisle.

As the bride and groom leave the room the rest of the cats stand and
applaud and meow, then start to file out of the room.]

On Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:11:08 +0000, Community Cats wrote:

[As the kitties file out of the room, Jack and Trudi greet their guests.
Every kitty gives the happy couple a hug, and everyone gives the flower
girl a pat as well. The pipers stand off to the side, playing "'Silver
Threads Among the Gold', 'Ave Maria', 'Highland Cathedral', 'She Walks
Through the Fair', 'Lark in the Clear Air', and "Mairi's Wedding".

Amelia climbs atop a chair to address the crowd.]

Everykitty, we have set up a reception for Jack and Trudi downstairs in
the Saloon, also called the Round Drawing Room. Please join me in going
downstairs with the happy couple to enjoy the reception.

[The pipers and drummers lead the way down the grand Oval Staircase,
followed by Jack and Trudi and the rest of the kitties. Upon entering the
Saloon every kitty gasps in awe at the beautiful view out the windows of
the Ayrshire coast. Against the walls of the saloon are tables so loaded
with goodies that they sag in the middle. Platter of roast beast, ear of
sooven, and all of the favorites of the Community fill the room with
their aromas. Comfortable cushions surrounded by low tables fill the
room. As kitties take seats, waitcats circulate through the room
distributing nip champagne and haggis. When it appears that everybody has
found a seat, Harry Gordon stands to speak.]

Harry: Everybody, fangu all for coming here today to join mine brofur
Jack in da happiest day of his life. [The rooms echoes with appause.]
Jack and Trudi, I envy you kitties as you bof haf found your onetrueluf.
That is indeed somefing dat we all dream of. My wish fur da bof of you is
a long, happy life togeffur. Efurrykitty, please join me in toasting Jack
an Trudi!

[Harri raises his glass of champagne in salute. Willow then stands to
speak.]

Willow: Well said, Harry! Trudi, after taking care of da 'scort book for
so many years, itz about time fur you to enjoy da benefits too.
Concatulations! Everykitty, the caterers have fixed haggis fur all of us
in honor uv da Gordons being Scottish cats an efurryfing. Please join me
in tastin' dis wunnerful-smellin stuff.

[All assembled take a cautious taste of haggis, then the haggis quickly
disappears.]

Willow: Dont worry, deres more! Now I haf a last duty to perform...

[Willow takes an oatcake over to the couple, and breaks the oatcake over
Trudi's head. Then she and Cleo and Sukie distribute oat cakes to the
single kitties present.]

Willow: When the time comes for Jack and Trudi to leave the castle, da
tradition is fur da single cats to throw the crumbs of broken oatcakes
over da couple as dey leave. It is up to you whether you want to from dem
or eat dem.

[Da pipers start playing again, and kitties take to the floor to dance.]

trudi shakes her ears, an waffz aza oatcake crumbs fall onto hersef... diz
iz sorta cool... i lof oatz...

she holds jack's paw titlee as the festifiteez getz unner way
"Community Cats" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:11:08 +0000, Community Cats wrote:

[As the kitties file out of the room, Jack and Trudi greet their guests.
Every kitty gives the happy couple a hug, and everyone gives the flower
girl a pat as well. The pipers stand off to the side, playing "'Silver
Threads Among the Gold', 'Ave Maria', 'Highland Cathedral', 'She Walks
Through the Fair', 'Lark in the Clear Air', and "Mairi's Wedding".

Amelia climbs atop a chair to address the crowd.]

Everykitty, we have set up a reception for Jack and Trudi downstairs in
the Saloon, also called the Round Drawing Room. Please join me in going
downstairs with the happy couple to enjoy the reception.

[The pipers and drummers lead the way down the grand Oval Staircase,
followed by Jack and Trudi and the rest of the kitties. Upon entering the
Saloon every kitty gasps in awe at the beautiful view out the windows of
the Ayrshire coast. Against the walls of the saloon are tables so loaded
with goodies that they sag in the middle. Platter of roast beast, ear of
sooven, and all of the favorites of the Community fill the room with
their aromas. Comfortable cushions surrounded by low tables fill the
room. As kitties take seats, waitcats circulate through the room
distributing nip champagne and haggis. When it appears that everybody has
found a seat, Harry Gordon stands to speak.]

Harry: Everybody, fangu all for coming here today to join mine brofur
Jack in da happiest day of his life. [The rooms echoes with appause.]
Jack and Trudi, I envy you kitties as you bof haf found your onetrueluf.
That is indeed somefing dat we all dream of. My wish fur da bof of you is
a long, happy life togeffur. Efurrykitty, please join me in toasting Jack
an Trudi!

[Harri raises his glass of champagne in salute. Willow then stands to
speak.]

Willow: Well said, Harry! Trudi, after taking care of da 'scort book for
so many years, itz about time fur you to enjoy da benefits too.
Concatulations! Everykitty, the caterers have fixed haggis fur all of us
in honor uv da Gordons being Scottish cats an efurryfing. Please join me
in tastin' dis wunnerful-smellin stuff.

[All assembled take a cautious taste of haggis, then the haggis quickly
disappears.]

Willow: Dont worry, deres more! Now I haf a last duty to perform...

[Willow takes an oatcake over to the couple, and breaks the oatcake over
Trudi's head. Then she and Cleo and Sukie distribute oat cakes to the
single kitties present.]

Willow: When the time comes for Jack and Trudi to leave the castle, da
tradition is fur da single cats to throw the crumbs of broken oatcakes
over da couple as dey leave. It is up to you whether you want to from dem
or eat dem.

[Da pipers start playing again, and kitties take to the floor to dance.]

[As the kitties file out of the room, Jack and Trudi greet their guests.
Every kitty gives the happy couple a hug, and everyone gives the flower
girl a pat as well. The pipers stand off to the side, playing "'Silver
Threads Among the Gold', 'Ave Maria', 'Highland Cathedral', 'She Walks
Through the Fair', 'Lark in the Clear Air', and "Mairi's Wedding".

Amelia climbs atop a chair to address the crowd.]

Everykitty, we have set up a reception for Jack and Trudi downstairs in
the Saloon, also called the Round Drawing Room. Please join me in going
downstairs with the happy couple to enjoy the reception.

[The pipers and drummers lead the way down the grand Oval Staircase,
followed by Jack and Trudi and the rest of the kitties. Upon entering the
Saloon every kitty gasps in awe at the beautiful view out the windows of
the Ayrshire coast. Against the walls of the saloon are tables so loaded
with goodies that they sag in the middle. Platter of roast beast, ear of
sooven, and all of the favorites of the Community fill the room with
their aromas. Comfortable cushions surrounded by low tables fill the
room. As kitties take seats, waitcats circulate through the room
distributing nip champagne and haggis. When it appears that everybody has
found a seat, Harry Gordon stands to speak.]

Harry: Everybody, fangu all for coming here today to join mine brofur
Jack in da happiest day of his life. [The rooms echoes with appause.]
Jack and Trudi, I envy you kitties as you bof haf found your onetrueluf.
That is indeed somefing dat we all dream of. My wish fur da bof of you is
a long, happy life togeffur. Efurrykitty, please join me in toasting Jack
an Trudi!

[Harri raises his glass of champagne in salute. Willow then stands to
speak.]

Willow: Well said, Harry! Trudi, after taking care of da 'scort book for
so many years, itz about time fur you to enjoy da benefits too.
Concatulations! Everykitty, the caterers have fixed haggis fur all of us
in honor uv da Gordons being Scottish cats an efurryfing. Please join me
in tastin' dis wunnerful-smellin stuff.

[All assembled take a cautious taste of haggis, then the haggis quickly
disappears.]

Willow: Dont worry, deres more! Now I haf a last duty to perform...

[Willow takes an oatcake over to the couple, and breaks the oatcake over
Trudi's head. Then she and Cleo and Sukie distribute oat cakes to the
single kitties present.]

Willow: When the time comes for Jack and Trudi to leave the castle, da
tradition is fur da single cats to throw the crumbs of broken oatcakes
over da couple as dey leave. It is up to you whether you want to from dem
or eat dem.

[Da pipers start playing again, and kitties take to the floor to dance.]

[Mosey Meowy, Tygur, Mayzy, PookyKat, Sqweex Pipps, , skorted bai Ranger,
BobQat n Mimzy
komment on da bootiful ceremony n da single cats take oatcakes ]

Mosey: "Pipps, yu go git n oatcake, yu tu Mimzy n break it over da hapi
winked couple as they leave."

[Da pipers start playing again, and kitties take to the floor to dance.]

Mosey dances with Meowy, Pipps breaks out in a Scottish Highland Fling, and
after Ranger closes his mouth in astonishment, they dance together,
Sqweex dances with her wink PookyKat ,BobQat asks Morgana to dance and Mimzy
asks Aed to dance.

O T approaches Ranger, Sundance, and Chester. Hey frenz afore we lebez diz
Kastle, we hazta have a venure. I wented down to da ole dungeon las nite
ann up in da center turret. Later when diz iz all settled, we hazta hab a
ventrue anna go xplorink. How bot it u guyz in?

"Community Cats" wrote in message ...

As the pipers fall silent Anuit stands before the couple.

Anuit: Greetings, my friends and family. On this Kissamouse Eve of the
year 2011 we come together to join Trudi of the house of Asher/Grass and
Jack of the house of Gordon as they declare their devotion to each other
and their desire to share their lives with each other. As has been the
way of felinity through all the ages, we all find a need to share time
with others. Some among us are fortunate enough to find one special cat,
one cat who at the same time calms and ignites our own heart. Trudi has
found that in Jack, and Jack in Trudi. The majority of us present have
had "fixed what wasn't broken", so the drive to procreate our species has
eased, but we still crave the comfort and support that is gained from
having one special kitty in our lives.

Trudi has shown a great awareness of this need in the feline heart for
many years, having been the maintainer of the 'scort book. She has also
wisely arranged some wonderfully successful matchups, and it is very
refreshing to see her enjoying the fruit of the very effort she tended so
carefully.

Jack has been a stalwart of the community, being an active participant
for a great many years. He has shown himself to be a reliable, caring,
responsible mancat, and has become a dear friend to many. I can't think
of a mancat more deserving of the kind of union we celebrate tonight.

Together, Jack and Trudi have shown a great compassion for each other. I
believe that all of us here are delighted to see them able to join each
other.

Now, before this entire Community, I ask all assembled: Does any cat
present know of any reason why this mancat and this ladycat should not be
winked?

[The entire room is silent. Harri Roadcat, Ranger, Pipps, and a handful
of other cats meow "Goodness No!"]

No objections were heard, as is proper. Who gives this girlcat to be wed?

[Mathhew Harold and Chester both stand, and meow "We do, with no
reservations"]

Jack Gordon, do you take Trudence to be your winkmate, to spend the rest
of your days with? To love and protect and smurgle and nose-touch, to
keep warm and dry, in health and in infirmity? To clean her ears and face
whenever needed?

[Jack replies with just a hint of trembling in his voice:] I do!

Trudence, do you take Jack to be your winkmate, to spend the rest of your
days with? To love and protect and smurgle and nose-touch, to keep warm
and dry, in health and in infirmity? To clean her ears and face whenever
needed?

[Trudi replies with fair bit of trembling in her voice:] I do!

Jack, do you have vows you wish to recite to Trudence?

Jack: Miz Trudi, i'z not real good at speechmaking, an I'z not as young
an spry as I useded to be, but I diz luf you wif all mine heart. I can't
guarantee how many more years I'z gotsz, but dey's all yours. I am da
most fortuante mancat in da Community, having finded da girlcat of mine
dreams. I'z wil do da bestest I can to make yourownself happy fur as
long as I can.

Anuit: Trudence, do you have vows you wish to recite to Jack?

Trudi: ursef iz an honerable mancat so i will honor ursef by stayin faful
alla dayz of mine life. ursef is kind so i will be az kind to ursf and
urown famblee az i kan. ursef iz generuz so i will endeafor to be generuz
wif mine friendship, lof anna nip. I wated a long, long time to find the
rite mankitty, diz time wif ursef juzt profez bazt knowz whut iz da rite
thing, I iz gwad i wated.

Anuit: My brothers and sisters, Jack and Trudence have pledged their love
and devotion to other before Bast and this community. We, their extended
family, are delighted that they have found each other and that they have
committed themselves to each other. By the power vested in me as High
Priestess of Bast, I know pronounce these two kitties to be winkmates.
Jack, you may now smurgle the bride.

Lady cats and gentlecats, I now present to you Jack and Trudence Gordon!

[Jack gives Trudi a nose-touch and a smooch, and a great big hug. He then
draws his sgian dubh and very careful severs the ends of Trudi's sash and
his own sash, then ties them together.

The pipers have moved from the back of the room to the front, and they
assemble in front of Jack and Trudi. A pair of drummers join them, and
the combined pipe/drum band plays "Scotland The Brave" then precedes Jack
and Trudi down the aisle.

As the bride and groom leave the room the rest of the cats stand and
applaud and meow, then start to file out of the room.]

i iz in, but afur da 'cepshun anna fudz, anna i iz sure needin ta danze wif
loferly lucy ta cheer hersef up, i luked arownd and heard sum stwange
noizes, chester
"Gramby" wrote in message
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O T approaches Ranger, Sundance, and Chester. Hey frenz afore we lebez diz
Kastle, we hazta have a venure. I wented down to da ole dungeon las nite
ann up in da center turret. Later when diz iz all settled, we hazta hab a
ventrue anna go xplorink. How bot it u guyz in?

"Community Cats" wrote in message ...

As the pipers fall silent Anuit stands before the couple.

Anuit: Greetings, my friends and family. On this Kissamouse Eve of the
year 2011 we come together to join Trudi of the house of Asher/Grass and
Jack of the house of Gordon as they declare their devotion to each other
and their desire to share their lives with each other. As has been the
way of felinity through all the ages, we all find a need to share time
with others. Some among us are fortunate enough to find one special cat,
one cat who at the same time calms and ignites our own heart. Trudi has
found that in Jack, and Jack in Trudi. The majority of us present have
had "fixed what wasn't broken", so the drive to procreate our species has
eased, but we still crave the comfort and support that is gained from
having one special kitty in our lives.

Trudi has shown a great awareness of this need in the feline heart for
many years, having been the maintainer of the 'scort book. She has also
wisely arranged some wonderfully successful matchups, and it is very
refreshing to see her enjoying the fruit of the very effort she tended so
carefully.

Jack has been a stalwart of the community, being an active participant
for a great many years. He has shown himself to be a reliable, caring,
responsible mancat, and has become a dear friend to many. I can't think
of a mancat more deserving of the kind of union we celebrate tonight.

Together, Jack and Trudi have shown a great compassion for each other. I
believe that all of us here are delighted to see them able to join each
other.

Now, before this entire Community, I ask all assembled: Does any cat
present know of any reason why this mancat and this ladycat should not be
winked?

[The entire room is silent. Harri Roadcat, Ranger, Pipps, and a handful
of other cats meow "Goodness No!"]

No objections were heard, as is proper. Who gives this girlcat to be wed?

[Mathhew Harold and Chester both stand, and meow "We do, with no
reservations"]

Jack Gordon, do you take Trudence to be your winkmate, to spend the rest
of your days with? To love and protect and smurgle and nose-touch, to
keep warm and dry, in health and in infirmity? To clean her ears and face
whenever needed?

[Jack replies with just a hint of trembling in his voice:] I do!

Trudence, do you take Jack to be your winkmate, to spend the rest of your
days with? To love and protect and smurgle and nose-touch, to keep warm
and dry, in health and in infirmity? To clean her ears and face whenever
needed?

[Trudi replies with fair bit of trembling in her voice:] I do!

Jack, do you have vows you wish to recite to Trudence?

Jack: Miz Trudi, i'z not real good at speechmaking, an I'z not as young
an spry as I useded to be, but I diz luf you wif all mine heart. I can't
guarantee how many more years I'z gotsz, but dey's all yours. I am da
most fortuante mancat in da Community, having finded da girlcat of mine
dreams. I'z wil do da bestest I can to make yourownself happy fur as
long as I can.

Anuit: Trudence, do you have vows you wish to recite to Jack?

Trudi: ursef iz an honerable mancat so i will honor ursef by stayin faful
alla dayz of mine life. ursef is kind so i will be az kind to ursf and
urown famblee az i kan. ursef iz generuz so i will endeafor to be generuz
wif mine friendship, lof anna nip. I wated a long, long time to find the
rite mankitty, diz time wif ursef juzt profez bazt knowz whut iz da rite
thing, I iz gwad i wated.

Anuit: My brothers and sisters, Jack and Trudence have pledged their love
and devotion to other before Bast and this community. We, their extended
family, are delighted that they have found each other and that they have
committed themselves to each other. By the power vested in me as High
Priestess of Bast, I know pronounce these two kitties to be winkmates.
Jack, you may now smurgle the bride.

Lady cats and gentlecats, I now present to you Jack and Trudence Gordon!

[Jack gives Trudi a nose-touch and a smooch, and a great big hug. He then
draws his sgian dubh and very careful severs the ends of Trudi's sash and
his own sash, then ties them together.

The pipers have moved from the back of the room to the front, and they
assemble in front of Jack and Trudi. A pair of drummers join them, and
the combined pipe/drum band plays "Scotland The Brave" then precedes Jack
and Trudi down the aisle.

As the bride and groom leave the room the rest of the cats stand and
applaud and meow, then start to file out of the room.]

On 26 Dec 2011 02:11:08 GMT, Community Cats wrote:

Lady cats and gentlecats, I now present to you Jack and Trudence Gordon!

Cybèle: Concatulashuns yoo two!

Oriane: Yes, Indeed! Trudi, yoo wooks wesplendant!

Cybèle: And yoo Jack, wooks so hansum!

Both: Yes, you iz a wubby cupple!

--
Purrs,

Cybèle & Oriane

“I love cats because I take pleasure in my home; and little by little, the
cats become its visible soul.�
Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963

12/26/2011 11:53:04 AM

On Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:17:21 -0600, Gramby wrote:

O T approaches Ranger, Sundance, and Chester. Hey frenz afore we lebez
diz Kastle, we hazta have a venure. I wented down to da ole dungeon las
nite ann up in da center turret. Later when diz iz all settled, we
hazta hab a ventrue anna go xplorink. How bot it u guyz in?

I'z in!

Ranger