Arrivals

The Sandpoint High School Band has just arrived, as have the Color Guard. The American flag has been placed in the center of the arena and all other participating countries' flags are placed on either side....then the state flags on the far left and right. ESPN news has been here for about an hour now, taping.

Food is available in the hotel dining area at all times. Stinky Goodness will be served in an hour. A litter box (scooped hourly) and fresh water, along with the bedding you requested, is in your cubicle. Your name is above the door along with the state/country you are from and the events you are going to be in. Every effort has been made to keep family members together (unless otherwise requested.) We are sorry we couldn't always put you right where you requested, but made every effort to get as close as possible. It seems the cubicles closest to the dining area were in great demand and went first.

The lighted torch is burning brightly where Mistrie placed it yesterday, in it's holder, next to the cauldron. Mistrie is standing there, her leg of the journey, to light the torch.

The excitement is unbelievable. Every once in a while a wild cheer goes up and you hear CATOLYMPICS 2006!!!! Cats are milling around, getting to know each other, happy to see old friends......shaking paws and running around like their butts are on fire!! Yes, the day has arrived!!!