Sunday, July 5, 2015

Sunday with Friend



Last Sunday, I got to meet a long-time
blogging friend in person:


Dreamy image from Mariette's blog

I admire her various talent, knowledge, beautiful
home, healthy life style, kindness, generosity &
so many other things. Her husband Pieter is a truly
remarkable person as well. It was such an honor
for us (Goro & Niko's Dad & me) to meet them!

Lovely gift from them


When we got home,
Goro was all over the gift.


Especially the bag which had wine in it.


Goro~~~!

Niko got interested in the bag, too.



Goro & Niko had fun with the bag.
Mom & Dad enjoyed sweet treats :-)


Mariette & Pieter. Thank you for the thoughtful
gift and lovely time we spent together!





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41 comments:

  1. Katie IsabellaJuly 5, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    Oh BOYS! What a fine gift! I went as did mommy to see Mariette a few weeks ago when she posted her Grandiflora magnolia. We have so many of those trees here. I'm sure you guys do too. Love you Niko and Goro San.

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  2. DebJuly 5, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Aw- that sounds really nice. I follow Mariette, too. :) Those silly kitties...love cats in bags.

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  3. JoanJuly 5, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Very nice you see one blogger friend and one very nice gift ...

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  4. MargJuly 5, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Well that sounds like great fun to have some friends come visit and they brought nice gifts too. Now Goro and N iko, you two didn't drink too much wine, did you??? You all have a great week.

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  5. angryparsnipJuly 5, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Adore Goro with the bag on his head. What a sweetie-pie !
    And then Nico has to follow.
    Just like children, sometimes the box is always better.
    Wonderful photos as always.

    cheers, parsnip

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  6. SylviaJuly 5, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    So nice you all had a wonderful time ... and such lovely gifts !
    Love seeing Goro and Niko having fun with that wine bag ... :-)
    Have a great week,
    Sylvia

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  7. The WhiskerattiJuly 5, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    It's always good when we cat bloggers can together in the fur! And those are lovely gifts, too.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 5, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    So glad you had a nice visit. Looks like Niko and Goro are like my cats. They have to inspect every new thing that comes into the house. I will pay Mariette a visit now. I wish you a very nice week.

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  9. Cara n CrewJuly 5, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    how fun that you got to meet a blog friend! mol at the pictures of Goro and Niko in the bag :D glad their heads weren't eaten...can't be too careful with bags... ;-/

    Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, HOllie

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  10. Brian's Home BlogJuly 5, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Meeting blogging pals is always fun and that bag sure was a hit!

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  11. orchid0324July 5, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Dearest Tamago-san; How GREAT you had a chance to meet her☆☆☆ First of all, I LOVE the closing picture of sweet Goro-chan with all the thoughtful gifts♡♡♡ Japanese plum wine is wonderful choice, isn't it♪　The bag sure is colorful and looks natural for boys to get attracted(^_^)ｖ　So happy for the great time you all had, Tamago-san.

    只今、スポーツ観戦大好き主人は 女子サッカーを観戦中；声をかけても返事はありませんp;-）　素敵な新しい週をお迎え下さいネ♪
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear Japanese friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
    　

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  12. A TonlJuly 5, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Shhhh, don't tell mom & dad but you boys got the BEST gift ...the BAG!

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  13. ClooneyJuly 5, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    How wonderful that you all got to meet, that is really special! What lovely gifts and such a fun pressie (the wine bag) for Goro and Niko, looks like Goro is all hooked up with his plum wine and the yummy cookies, so very cute! Hope you had a lovely 4th of July and are enjoying your holiday weekend, dear friends!

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  14. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 5, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    Dearest Tamago,
    Oh, what a surprise to read this lovely post. Thank you so much for your kindness and the shout out.
    Pieter read along with me and we LOVED the two boys, they really enjoyed sniffing out the complete story. Wonder what they now know about us... Thank you so very much and it was a big pleasure for getting together after all those years.
    Sending you hugs,
    Mariette (and Pieter)

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  15. Summer at sparklecat.comJuly 5, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    How nice of them to bring gifts! I had no idea the boys were wind connoisseurs... or at least wine BAG connoisseurs!

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  16. The Island CatsJuly 5, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    It's so much fun meeting other blogging friends. But that bag...well, that's the best!

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  17. meowmeowmansJuly 5, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    How wonderful that you got to meet Mariette. It's always such a treat to meet blogging friends face to face, isn't it?

    And how nice of Mariette and Pieter to give Goro and Niko such a nice gift -- that bag is special! :)

    Hugs!

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  18. LindaJuly 5, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    How lovely to meet a blogging friend! Wonderful post, and I love your photos. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  19. LindaJuly 5, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    How lovely to meet a blogging friend! Wonderful post, and I love your photos. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  20. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuJuly 6, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    That looks like a great bag, Boys, but also a little bit difficult for a bag, yes?

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  21. Katy-MeiJuly 6, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    O... that's nice! Cats had a great time too! Dreaming for a big get together with all my best blog friends for a cottage dream holiday... That would be nice... keep dreaming Mei! :-)

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  22. Eastside CatsJuly 6, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    I look forward to meeting some blog friends someday; obviously, it's a lot of fun! Kitties just love bags, even if they don't quite fit inside...

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  23. RURAL July 6, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Meeting bloggers in person when you have formed online friendships is both nervewracking and wonderful. LOL. Will they like me, will I like them?

    And then you meet, and it's like a old friendship that has just be parted for a while...isn't it great?

    Jen

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  24. RURAL July 6, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Meeting bloggers in person when you have formed online friendships is both nervewracking and wonderful. LOL. Will they like me, will I like them?

    And then you meet, and it's like a old friendship that has just be parted for a while...isn't it great?

    Jen

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  25. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensJuly 6, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    What a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

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  26. da tabbies o trout towneJuly 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    doodz...how way awesum that yur mom & dad getted ta meet ther blogging friend !!! they getted sum total lee kewl gifts and de bag iz like DE BEST !!!!! happee week a head guys ~~~~ ♥♥♥

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  27. William KendallJuly 6, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Very cool!

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  28. PretinhaJuly 6, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Que divertido!
    Aproveitem a semana meus amores.

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  29. SakuJuly 6, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    How wonderful for your mom bean to get to meet another blogger in person! AND even better you kitties got to play with the gift bag. :)

    Sasha, Sami, & Saku

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  30. CatherineJuly 6, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    How wonderful that you got an opportunity to meet Mariette! And how lovely to receive gifts. Meeting blog friends is so much fun. Very fun!
    xo Catherine

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  31. Michiko JohnsonJuly 6, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    What lovely time to metting her a blog friend Mariette and Pieter it's wonderful choice was specialy Japaness plum wine Goro San& Nico san had happy cats day.
    Tamago san too.Katie Lsbella send me yesterday your good news of couse you!

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  32. Kitty Cat ChroniclesJuly 7, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    It's always so neat to be able to meet blogging friends in person. That is by far my favorite thing about the blogging conferences like BlogPaws! It sounds like you all had a lovely time. Maybe we will be able to meet one day! After all, we are pretty close!

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  33. Johanna GehrleinJuly 7, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Dear Tamago,
    I can imagine what a wonderful meeting you had. Two bloglger who love cats - that must be sweet. You boys are so cute.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  34. LPJuly 8, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    That must have been exciting to meet Mariette! Our Mama says that is what she has enjoyed the most about blogging, actually meeting the people behind the blogs she loves and forming really special exchanges and friendships :)
    Don't drink too much of that wine at once! ;)

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  35. www.shelter-cats.comJuly 8, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Sounds like a happy event for everyone. I bet Goro and Niko inspect every new thing coming into your house.
    xxoo
    Maggie

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  36. Cathy KeishaJuly 8, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    Meeting your blogging friends is such fun. Getting gifts is more fun.

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  37. Vanessa MorganJuly 9, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    Difficult to pick a favorite pic. Probably the last one, just for the look on that face.

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  38. TexWisGirlJuly 9, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    how nice you got to meet them! they are gracious people.

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  39. Layla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101)July 12, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    It's great meeting bloggers in person. I love plum wine and I'll check out her blog. OMC, that's funny about the skinny bag!

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  40. Nippon NinJuly 14, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Nice gifts! Lucky you!

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  41. Just MagsJuly 16, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Oh, wow that is so nice you got to meet in person a blog friend. What nice gifts you brought home. Pretty bag for the sweeties to enjoy too. Thank you for thinking of us and dropping by to leave a comment. Love, hugs and nose kisses

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