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Jellicle Ball 2018 opening address
[A mature orange mancat with white paws walks to a dais raised a little higher than the beach. He is unaccustomed to public speaking and is rather nervous, but he knows the importance of the Jellicle Ball and is eager to do a good job. ]
Good evening, kitties and guests. I'm pleased to see so many old friends and so many new friends. Welcome to the 2018 Jellicle Ball. I am honored to be your Master of Ceremonies this year. Let's offer a round of applause and thanks to our hosts: King Chanarong , Princess Malee, and the local residents who have so graciously offered the use of thier home for our gathering.. The beach here is wonderful, and the caves are fascinating! And I'd like to offer a special thanks to White Foot, the heroic pilot who was so instrumental in rescuing victims of the earthquake and tsunami. As you know the purpose of the Jellicle Ball is to allow us to remember those members of the Community who have departed for the Rainbow Bridge before we were ready for them to go. We know that they still keep an eye on us from the Bridge, and they sometimes show themselves to us, but it is on this night that we come together to remember them, and to share our memories of them, and to comfort each other as feel their loss. In a few moment Daisy-chan will honor us with the first Calling of Names. Those who wich to share their memories of those who passed may do so when the first reading is complete. If any names are missing, please announce them and they will be added to the list. Once everybody has had a chance to share their memories, Daisy-chan will read the final Calling of Names. Those names missed in the first calling will be read in the second calling. Between the first calling and the final, you may sit and listen to tributes, you can visit the buffet for goodies, you can dance to the wonderful live music of Hercule Lenoir's orchestra. Around midnight kitty time (which bears no relation to midnight human time) we will sing Cat Angel and, if Bast blesses us, we will catch a glimpse of the Rainbow Bridge and will see many of our dear departed friends and family. I now yield the dais to Miss Daisy-chan. |
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Jellicle Ball 2018 opening address, Reading of names
Dan Mahoney wrote:
[A mature orange mancat with white paws walks to a dais raised a little higher than the beach. He is unaccustomed to public speaking and is rather nervous, but he knows the importance of the Jellicle Ball and is eager to do a good job. ] Good evening, kitties and guests. I'm pleased to see so many old friends and so many new friends. Welcome to the 2018 Jellicle Ball. I am honored to be your Master of Ceremonies this year. Let's offer a round of applause and thanks to our hosts: King Chanarong , Princess Malee, and the local residents who have so graciously offered the use of thier home for our gathering.. The beach here is wonderful, and the caves are fascinating! And I'd like to offer a special thanks to White Foot, the heroic pilot who was so instrumental in rescuing victims of the earthquake and tsunami. As you know the purpose of the Jellicle Ball is to allow us to remember those members of the Community who have departed for the Rainbow Bridge before we were ready for them to go. We know that they still keep an eye on us from the Bridge, and they sometimes show themselves to us, but it is on this night that we come together to remember them, and to share our memories of them, and to comfort each other as feel their loss. In a few moment Daisy-chan will honor us with the first Calling of Names. Those who wich to share their memories of those who passed may do so when the first reading is complete. If any names are missing, please announce them and they will be added to the list. Once everybody has had a chance to share their memories, Daisy-chan will read the final Calling of Names. Those names missed in the first calling will be read in the second calling. Between the first calling and the final, you may sit and listen to tributes, you can visit the buffet for goodies, you can dance to the wonderful live music of Hercule Lenoir's orchestra. Around midnight kitty time (which bears no relation to midnight human time) we will sing Cat Angel and, if Bast blesses us, we will catch a glimpse of the Rainbow Bridge and will see many of our dear departed friends and family. I now yield the dais to Miss Daisy-chan. [A small white cat with emerald eyes glances at the crowd and nods. It is time. She is wearing an amber necklace with a small pendant of a winged green garden snake. She climbs the dais and reaches the podium as the moon slips above the horizon to shine softly. Guests and others who have lost loved ones, fall silent. She sets her list down and looks straight to the guests as she reads it in braille with her paws. At the side, a dog repeats it in ASL-C/D. He is well lit by the moon. Good evening, sirs and ma’am’s, and a special thank you to the residents of this wonderful Island place of Koh Kood, Magical and simple. Welcome, all, to the twenty third annual Jellicle Ball! Each October, at sundown of the evening of the first full moon, we gather to pay tribute to our dear ones who have taken their final journey in the year just past. With hearts full of sorrow and abiding love, we treasure the memories of the time they shared and the memories which are forever ours. Much richer for having known and loved, much better for the lessons learned, we smile despite our grief. As always, the first name called represents those whose names we did not know, those lost or tossed, taken through illness or abuse or nature's fury. We stand in silent thought, and send our hopes that they have found peace and love at last. [There is a short pause, then guests rise their glowsticks like candles in memory. Light of the moon shines over all.] We call their names, family members, dear friends, respected strangers...our Jellicle Honorees: Unknown Kitties, House of Bast La Infanta de Arizona, a ward of the House of David Bruno Reddog Housedog, guardian of cats of the House of David Claire, House of Armstrong Rosie, House of Berkebile Jeanné, House of Bodel Peapod, House of Camille Scaldini Bob Catt, House of Catt with Mooch Ezekiel, House of Crandlemire Jessica, House of Crandlemire Mr Mouse, House of David Pinky, House of David Ruby, House of Garcia-Romero Darcy, House of Golumb Lilith, House of Hanoka Miss Tina Marie, House of Hanoka Scotty McMouser, House of John Tiny, House of John Snowflake, House of Julie Catolina, House of Lasheka Pat, House of Mahoney Samwise, House of Olds Amber, House of Rennie Elena, House of Rennie Marble, House of Rennie Shea, House of RennieHouse of Rennie Black Phantom, House of Ruskin Bonnie, House of Ruskin Gypsy, House of Ruskin Calypso, House of Ruskin (Service Dog) Cruiser, House of Ruskin (Service Dog) Napoleon, House of Schulz Peaches, House of Square Mamacita, House of Steele BeBe, House of Stott Braeden, House of Stott Buda, House of Stott Evan, House of Stott Ian, House of Stott Rebecca, House of Stright Rosie, House of Tucker Duke thuh Dog, House of Weaver-Terrell Sara, House of Whitwell Keenser, House of Wright Kittahs of Koh Kood, who are with Bast [A moment of silence with weeping guests ensues then a paw raises a glow stick over the podium] The podium is now yours my friends. Please step forward with any tributes you wish to give. |
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Jellicle Ball 2018 opening address, Reading of names
Miss Daisy-chan, Anti Heather asks for two names to be added:
Noah, House of Rennie Nevaeh, House of Rennie She also noticed dat Shalimar, House of Rennie is listed on da Walk twice: in 2016 an 2017. She asks for da 2017 one to be changed to Shea, House of Rennie. Fangu, Sundance |
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Jellicle Ball 2018 opening address, Reading of names
Anti Ginger askz dat we add Toby, House of Sackett.
Sundance |
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Jellicle Ball 2018 opening address, Reading of names
plz add des naymes
Harley, House of Miller-Mashburn Tigger, House of Miller Isis Marie, House of Miller Eddie, House of Miller Fangu Katamari |
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Jellicle Ball 2018 opening address
[Ranger Greycat McDude is next to the microphone]
One of this year's names was Pat, house of Mahoney. Pat was a human - my Paw's brother. Pat loved animals and he always hsd at least one dog and usually at least one cat in his life. My Paw used to tell us that he had 3 close human friends - his brother, his wife, and his son. When a sick, twisted human murdered Pat, he deprived my Paw of 1/3 of his circle of close friends. I remember my Paw telling us about Pat driving 4 hours each way just to pick up a new rescue dog. He was a very special human, and he will be missed. |
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