Full Hunter's Moon Party! And Blue Moon!! And Halloween!!!

[Susan&Felix(GA)]

Kitties All--

Let's gather together, sugars and civvies, for the Full Halloween Hunter's Blue Moon! Of course there will be traditional favorites as purrpared by my mentor, Chef Rusty, and the Kitchen Krews of yore at Hunter's Moons past:
Appetizers: Adirondack Microbrews; Hot Tuna Toddies; Moon Broth; Sauteed Mouseballs in Nip Gravy; Chipmunk Fillets; Autumn Insect Crunch; Wild Mushroom Compote; Sushi Bar featuring the specialties of Sushi Chef Tux as well as Chef Neko's fabulous sushi rolls made with fresh-caught Lake Clear fish; Grilled Rabbit Kabobs; Assorted Paw Prints Pizzas.
Entrees: Wild Duck Gumbo; Pheasant Pot Pie; Roasted Wild Turkey; Brunswick Stew; Grilled Lake Trout. Chef Mannie's Renowned PNW Poached Sockeye Salmon with Nip Mayo; Chef Rusty's Thunderin' Bison Chili.
Salads: Butthead's & Donny's Adirondack Field Greens with Sunflower Seeds; Confetti Slaw; Chef Felix's Sweet and Savory Crunchy Crouton Toppers.
Desserts: Maggie's Signature Cheesecakes with Fresh Cranberries; Tobey's Cimmamum Cookies; Apple Pie à la Chief Pastry Chef Tess; Surprise Dessert à la Dessert Chef Sootie; Chef Stu's World Famous Catmint Parfaits.
Newer traditions include Bubba's MouseMousse; Leo's Chunky Tuna and Salmon Ice Cream with Sardine Sprinkles; Olive's Shoelaceghetti with a side of pickles; TinySolé's sister Cookie's cod brownies filled with catnip; PussCatDusty's crispy birds feet served on baked catnip wafers (mmmmm, crunchy!) as well as her sweet and sour skink tail vol-au-vents & freeze dried plain yoghurt balls; Chef Felix's Mediterranean platter with crunchy falafel, catmint mewli-tabouli, and smoked papurrika hummouse; Chieflet Luna's Longtail Surprise à la Rosa and Regan. Hit the Tiki Hut for Bella's specialties, including catinis and sardine smoothies (I order my smoothies extra crunchy).

At midnight we gather for the Circle of Remembrance, when the veil thins and we see those who have Gone Ahead over the Bridge partying with us. There will be a special ceremony tonight, because Halloween is also the traditional night that we honor our FDMB friends who left us over the last year. I hope it will bring comfort.

But for now: The Olive Memorial Taster Blanket has been unfurled! Taster-Kitchen Liaison Roxi wants to know whether every morsel is purrfect! Things are hoppin' in the kitchen under Chieflet Luna's expurrrt guidance! DJ Molly has "Cat Scratch Fever" on the top of her pile of records!

Everyone who wears a costume gets a catnip mousie to take home!

Party down with your purring selves,
Chef Felix

 

[Suzanne Burton]

Thanks for bringing a smile to my face.

 

[Adrienne & Molly (GA)]

Oh the menu looks scrumptious Molly is getting her costume ready. She’s having a cat nap she’s tired from the pumpkin carving. She’s hoping to do a little music tonight.

 

[Christie & Maverick]

Iz restin' up for the pawty, gonna put on my blue smurf costume for Halloween

Been waiting all month for Chef Rusty's thunderin bison chili....but mama sez I need to go easy on the sardine smoothies, since I cuddle up real close to her face to sleep

 

[Vyktors Mum]

Ize back, one night only! Us kitties on de other side been preparin all year for our speshial nite. I got my crossed the bridge flying kangaroos bringing all yor loved ones to da veil. My sweetheart Maggie has been makin her signature cheezecakes all week and she so happy to see dem on yor menu too. We been practising our singin since last year and we gonna sing so sweet dat we suck all da high BG right out of you - you beans betta prepare your pajamas for da after parties! I can’t wait for midnight, look out for me in my wizard hat - love Vyktor.

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Yo all you Kitties in L&L Land,
Chef Rusty here at The Bridge along with my old pal Vyktor and all of your GAs. Congrats to Chef Felix and the Kitchen Krew on the great job they are doing. This Halloween/Hunters'/Blue Moon Menu looks fantastic. We're fixin' up a fine menu here at the Bridge Kitchen, too. And we're gettin' our costumes ready for the costume ball at Midnight. I'll be wearin' my Halloween Chef's hat and an apron that will be almost as nice as Chef Felix's. Let's party! Look for us through the veil. The newest GAs will be so happy to see their L&LL pals.
~ Rusty

p.s. I hear that Civvie Gus is planning to disguise himself as a black cat so as to get more Halloween treats. Don't let him fool you!

 

[carfurby (GA)]

I'm on my way. The menu sounds yummy. Chef Felix I love your new apron.

 

[Christie & Maverick]

I'm on my way. The menu sounds yummy. Chef Felix I love your new apron.

Whatcha wearin' for a costume, Furball, just so iz can keep my eye out...is it blue? No pink parasols allowed

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Whatcha wearin' for a costume, Furball, just so iz can keep my eye out...is it blue? No pink parasols allowed

I've got my yellow costume on. I'm hoping to change to a blue one later for the blue moon.

 

[manxcat419]

~Wiv da veil so thin tonight, we iz here sending a special message to our Momma and to all da kitties. We love watching Luna and Roxi and all da kittens having fun and helping at da pawties. And we iz so honored that Luna has made our Longtail Surprise famous wiv all da FDMB kitties. Would you just look at dat menu - all da menus for da pawties are awesome, but tonight's looks extra special. And of course da Krew at da Bridge is makin' sure we gets to try all da same yummy fuds and drinks. We'z lookin' forward to midnight when we can be just da other side of da veil at da Rainbow Bridge to pawty with all our friends on both sides. We iz goin' dressed as witches' cats for sure - we'z already the right color for dat! Love and hugs to all da beans and all da kitties on dis special night when we can make ourselves known more easily to all our loved ones. ~Rosa and Regan

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

Yo everybody! Da queen of da costumes is here! Dis iz da one night of da year dat I can visit all you kitties still wif yer mama's and daddy's. Those of us beyond da veil will be partying down wif our bad selves too!

See ya at midnight!! ~ China


P.S. Who's ready ta dance?

 

[Red & Rover (GA)]

I'll be wearing my Batman cape and making a total fool of myself.

 

[Susan&Felix(GA)]

Ohmeowgosh, kitties! Isn't this a meowgical night?! I will remember it all my lives.

Let's all purr for @Sienne and Gabby (GA) who takes on the solemn task of gathering the names of our dear GAs. We all knead you, Auntie Sienne.

Thanks for bringing a smile to my face.

Thanks for bringing a purr to my purrbox.

Oh the menu looks scrumptious Molly is getting her costume ready. She’s having a cat nap she’s tired from the pumpkin carving. She’s hoping to do a little music tonight.

Did everykitty see the punkin Molly's momma carved for her?

Iz restin' up for the pawty, gonna put on my blue smurf costume for Halloween

Been waiting all month for Chef Rusty's thunderin bison chili....but mama sez I need to go easy on the sardine smoothies, since I cuddle up real close to her face to sleep

Puzzling, hunh, Mav? You'd think that nice fragrance would soothe her to sleep.

Ize back, one night only! Us kitties on de other side been preparin all year for our speshial nite. I got my crossed the bridge flying kangaroos bringing all yor loved ones to da veil. My sweetheart Maggie has been makin her signature cheezecakes all week and she so happy to see dem on yor menu too. We been practising our singin since last year and we gonna sing so sweet dat we suck all da high BG right out of you - you beans betta prepare your pajamas for da after parties! I can’t wait for midnight, look out for me in my wizard hat - love Vyktor.

Thanks, Vyktor! You've added so much to our festivities! It means the world to feel our GAs a little nearer to us.

Yo all you Kitties in L&L Land,
Chef Rusty here at The Bridge along with my old pal Vyktor and all of your GAs. Congrats to Chef Felix and the Kitchen Krew on the great job they are doing. This Halloween/Hunters'/Blue Moon Menu looks fantastic. We're fixin' up a fine menu here at the Bridge Kitchen, too. And we're gettin' our costumes ready for the costume ball at Midnight. I'll be wearin' my Halloween Chef's hat and an apron that will be almost as nice as Chef Felix's. Let's party! Look for us through the veil. The newest GAs will be so happy to see their L&LL pals.
~ Rusty

p.s. I hear that Civvie Gus is planning to disguise himself as a black cat so as to get more Halloween treats. Don't let him fool you!

Rusty. I love you, man. And I miss you lots. We have plenty of treats for Gus to take extras, as long as he purromises to share some with beloved Auntie Ella.

I'm on my way. The menu sounds yummy. Chef Felix I love your new apron.

Thanks, Furball! You're so nice, and everyone is always happy & purry to see you.

~Wiv da veil so thin tonight, we iz here sending a special message to our Momma and to all da kitties. We love watching Luna and Roxi and all da kittens having fun and helping at da pawties. And we iz so honored that Luna has made our Longtail Surprise famous wiv all da FDMB kitties. Would you just look at dat menu - all da menus for da pawties are awesome, but tonight's looks extra special. And of course da Krew at da Bridge is makin' sure we gets to try all da same yummy fuds and drinks. We'z lookin' forward to midnight when we can be just da other side of da veil at da Rainbow Bridge to pawty with all our friends on both sides. We iz goin' dressed as witches' cats for sure - we'z already the right color for dat! Love and hugs to all da beans and all da kitties on dis special night when we can make ourselves known more easily to all our loved ones. ~Rosa and Regan

You must be so proud of your fine family. I sure do apurrciate them.

Yo everybody! Da queen of da costumes is here! Dis iz da one night of da year dat I can visit all you kitties still wif yer mama's and daddy's. Those of us beyond da veil will be partying down wif our bad selves too!

See ya at midnight!! ~ China

P.S. Who's ready ta dance?

Beautiful China, always the belle of the ball. I miss you.

I'll be wearing my Batman cape and making a total fool of myself.

I didn't meet you on this side of the veil, Rover, but you sound like lots of fun--just like your momma.

All right, everykitty, thanks for attending tonight's extra-special Circle of Remembrance. Now let's celebrate each other and dance the night away!

 

[Marje and Gracie]

Wonderful menu! Tobey and Liv are headed to the party in their best costumes to see Gracie through the veil. Tobey is coming as a pirate and Livvie is wearing a kilt!

 

[Susan&Felix(GA)]

Wonderful menu! Tobey and Liv are headed to the party in their best costumes to see Gracie through the veil. Tobey is coming as a pirate and Livvie is wearing a kilt!

The swashbuckler and the wee lass! Adorable.

 

[Sue and Luci]

Such a magical night.... the moon is very full...
And Luci is at the veils now...

They’re all saying something but I can’t understand...
Lots of purring and generally happy sounds of greetings....

Luci’s wearing her traveling costume tonight... complete with suitcase ...

Says the fuds are delightful... and now she’s gone back to the dancing and festivities....

 

[Julia Rae]

as Magellan walks up his costume is the ships cat.. "the drunken dragon." Sitting down he washes his whiskers then his ears twitch, his tail quivers as he sees his big bro, mom and aunt and uncle joining the party. "I am sooo glad you came" Magellan purrs washing Fluffy's face and ears. "I missed you sooo much mom.. TC,Pepip" Then nuzzling blacky "I hope you enjoy the foods, dance and loves.So happy Halloween to all especially to those honored visitors from the rainbow bridge"