Sirrahsim and Boomer

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

I know that this is going to be a VERY LONG trip for Boomer, But does he get to have a small size litter box in his crate? and I was also wondering, how big is the crate he will be traveling in, and can he move around a bit? Best wishes little one

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Abby&Buddy'sMom
I know that this is going to be a VERY LONG trip for Boomer, But does he get to have a small size litter box in his crate? and I was also wondering, how big is the crate he will be traveling in, and can he move around a bit? Best wishes little one

No litter box What they allow is "absorbant material" so Missy bought puppy pads to at least line the carrier. I think it is crazy to not allow a kitty even a small box but this is what Missy found out. He does have enough room to stand up and turn around. Poor baby. But what I keep saying is one awful day for him and then *no more flying*!!! He will be home in America

Missy - I am headed to bed as I need to be up early for Misha - please check in and let us know about the day OK?? (an e-mail to your mother would not kill you either )

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

Oh goodness...He will probably need a bath when you pick him up. That is terrible a small litterbox is not permitted

[NoahsMommy]

Awww.....sweet Boomer. I'm sorry your conditions are less than First Class....silly hoomans. Don't they (airline people) know you're used to nothing but the BEST??

Arrive safely...wave when you fly over me!!

Hugs,
Kelly

[krazyaboutkatz]

Prayers are on the way for Boomer to have a safe flight. Welcome to America Boomer!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Weather Outlook for Boomer's Flights >>>

Updated: 12:30 PM JST on September 14, 2005
Observed At: New Tokyo, Japan

Elevation: 144 ft / 44 m
TEMP: 88 °F / 31 °C
Partly Cloudy
Heat Index: 93 °F / 34 °C
Humidity: 55%
Dew Point: 70 °F / 21 °C
Wind: 20 mph / 32 km/h from the SW
Wind Gust: 31 mph / 50 km/h
Pressure: 29.74 in / 1007 hPa
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10.0 kilometers
UV: 8 out of 16
Clouds: Few 3500 ft / 1066 m

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Newark, New Jersey ~ Forecast for 4:00 PM Wednesday:
Partly Cloudy / 39 % Chance of Rain
Temp: 87
Winds: 7 mph

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Columbus, Ohio ~ Forecast for 10 PM Wednesday:
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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[Sirrahsim]

I posted this same thing in Cat General, but it'll have to do. I'm exhausted!

We're home! Right about now Boomer is probably at the Continental pet boarding place waiting for his flight. My cargo rep said that they would take him from us and get him some food and it sounded like he would get the opportunity to play a little (yeah right, like he's gonna play. He spent most of the car trip hunkered down in the corner of his crate but did sniff around a little while we walked around the airport. It was a 3.5 hour trip out there and a 2 hour trip back to the base.

His plane leaves Japan for New Jersey in 2 hours and I have every confidence in the capable pet reps at Continental airlines
I hated saying good bye to my Boomer, but I know that he will be with his grandmeowmie and grandpawpie soon
Thank you to everyone who's prayers and financial help made this trip possible!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

NUTZ!

Sure hope the Air Conditioning is working!!

DEPARTURE City: Tokyo, Japan (NRT - Narita)
Gate: D96
Check-in Terminal: Passenger Terminal 2, F counter on the 3rd Fl.
Scheduled Time: 4:20 p.m.
Estimated Time: 6:00 p.m. (Japan Time = 5:00 AM EASTERN
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

ARRIVAL City: New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Gate: C134
Terminal: Terminal C
Scheduled Time: 4:05 p.m.
Estimated Time: 5:20 p.m.
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

Status: Delayed - Maintenance

[orangemm]

Doesn't it just figure that his flight is delayed?

Hang in there, Boomer!

If we all could be with you, that plane would be packed to the top.

Lots of love & headbumpies to you!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Well, "ALMOST" *OFF* ...

They're TAXIING away from the Gate - headed towards the Runway!

Continental Flight 8

DEPARTURE City: Tokyo, Japan (NRT - Narita)
Gate: D96
Check-in Terminal: Passenger Terminal 2, F counter on the 3rd Fl.
Scheduled Time: 4:20 p.m.
Actual Time: 5:58 p.m.
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

Status: Departed Gate Late, taxiing to runway

GOOOOO, Boomer!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

He's *OFF the Ground & IN the AIR*!!

Continental Flight 8

Departure City: Tokyo, Japan (NRT - Narita)
Gate: D96
Check-in Terminal: Passenger Terminal 2, F counter on the 3rd Fl.
Scheduled Time: 4:20 p.m.
Actual Time: 5:58 p.m.
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

Arrival City: New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Gate: C134
Terminal: Terminal C
Scheduled Time: 4:05 p.m.
Estimated Time: 5:12 p.m.
Scheduled Date: Wed., Sep. 14, 2005

Status: In Flight

[Sirrahsim]

Yay Boomer!! Fly kitty fly!

[Cinder & Smoke]

http://tracker.flightview.com/fvcont...0008&arrap=ewr




Let's see if either of these FlightTracker maps show up.

Well, they won't "display" -
but if you *click* on the links above ...

A litle MAP will open and show the Plane's Tracked Location ...
and the page & map UpDate minute by minute.

Too bad they won't *stop* in Columbus when they fly right over
and drop Boomer off!

[Sirrahsim]

Right over Japan... it's gonna be a long flight. I hope the pet reps on the flight are friendly to him. I put his name in cute little stickers on the top front of his cage

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Sirrahsim

I hope the pet reps on the flight are friendly to him.

Is there a Kat SITTER actually ON BOARD with him??

Were there other Pets / Animals on the flight?