May 22, 2005   THE HERMITAGE

We welcomed a new Kat and a new Kitten to our humble litter today, Kountess Kalico Kitty (Jean), and Lady Dancin Kitty (Amanda).  Also in attendance today were Cleopurrrtra Queen of De’Nile (Faye), Miss Kitty (Miss Kitty), Queen of Vices, Scarlet O’Katta (Vonnie), Princess Purrsian Kitti (Christi), Madam GiGi (Gail), Kountess Katnip (Samantha), Sassy Kat Woman (Shawn) and Princess Pink Panther (Brenda) 

Kountess Katnip (Samantha) and Sassy Kat Woman (Shawn) were our co-queens and planned a wonderful day at the Hermitage for our April/May outings.   We met promptly (ha ha ha) at 9:00 and of course, Sassy Kat Woman whome we all know loves saving money, had discount coupons for us to use so our trip was half price. 

The Hermitage was beautiful inside and out.  Several of our Kats and Kittens had never visited the Hermitage and for others it had been years.  The tour guides were dressed in period costumes and one of them had quite an interesting personality.  I think she recognized class (and trouble) when we walked in.   She obviously did not recognize that a Queen was present and told our beloved to “stay off the wooden floors, and only to walk on the carpeted areas!!  She also snapped at our official Kats/Kittens photographer Princess Pink Panther (Brenda) for taking a photo inside the mansion.  Like we were supposed to be listening while she was explaining all these rules??  At least we didn’t pee pee on the floor like most kats would have done when being fussed at!!  Kountess Katnip was very knowledgeable of AJ (Andrew Jackson) and was a very good tour guide herself.  I do question a couple of things she said such as “Michael Jackson might be a descendent (lol).  After touring the mansion, we visited the beautiful gardens of the Hermitage where Queen of Vices, Scarlet O’Katta (Vonnie) wanted to have a group picture by the gazebo (tomb of AJ). 

We got quite a lot of attention in our Kasual Kitty attire – of course some of our pink hatters dressed up for the occasion and wore stilettos but never complained about the walk at all.  We had an exquisite lunch at Monell’s and a chance to relax and chat.  We discovered that we may have a star amongst us - our newest Kitten Lady Dancin Kitty (Amanda) recently tried out for the search for the best dancer in the US and has made it to Hollywood for the next round of tryouts.  Amanda has been in several videos and has been dancing since she was a little bitty kitten.  Good Luck – we will be watching and cheering you on.  Madam GiGi (Gail) had a great new pink hat outfit and looked adorable. 

Princess Pink Panther (Brenda) took some great pictures so check them out.  You could download and print your favorite.  Thanks Shawn and Sam for a great day!!!