Moulton is a little typical English village; as taken out of an Agatha Christie novel. Nice small houses and cottages in yellow stone. It is situated north of London so it took us 2½ hour to get there. Cato woke us at 3:30 AM, which was about an hour before we had to get up. At 5:30 AM we set off. Cato started to tell the whole neighbourhood that he was fit for fight. Unfortunately our car made up the neighbourhood. Gradually he quietened down and we reached the show without any problems.
 The Show Hall |
 The Show Hall |
It was a relatively big show and the pens were ready to be filled with expectant cats. Cato had ordered a double room for himself.
Saturday
Time passed ueventful. We had some nice neighbours and there were two other ocicats from Anita Bryce. She had brought a classic (OCI xn 22) and a tawny female but she was only attending Saturday. The classic ocicat took best in show so it turned out to be a good day for the ocicat.
The house hold pets featured a debutant, Bella Rosa, which took BIS and a whole lot of other prices and titles. Pina Meakin, the proud owner, was very luckily and a bit surprised. I did like the cat very much.
Mrs. Meakin with Bella Rosa
Eric Reijers was our judge, so no one could object to the judgement. Cato had put on his best coat and the spots were shining. The result was a prize of honour (HP, PoH) and a nomination.
 Mr. Reijers judging Cato |
 Mr. Reijers judging Cato |
Angelika Kneifel had arrived to the UK. Many of you know her without as a judge but here she was an exhibitor just like the rest of us. She assisted as a steward during Best in Show and did the judging of the side classes. Her cat, Avalon Pendragon of Noah’s Ark (BAL c 21), became Grand International Champion. With that name it was only fitting that it took place here in the UK. It was celebrated in style. Angelika had brough a whole meal from Germany.
 Cato in front of his pen |
 Cato having a treat in front of his pen |
It all tasted wonderful. In particular I enjoyed a German sausage served on rye bread (Schwartz brot), but there were many other good courses with a German flavour. It was topped with a delicious pudding. What more can you wish for ? I think that when your cat takes a title, it is a good opportunity to party and share your happiness with everyone else. Just as Angelika did.
The evening was spent playing with Cato. That was something hed enjoyed – it is always nice with some attention and having your owners to your self.
Sunday
We were already checked-in the day before and the cat had been seen by the vet which meant that we could show up late: 9:25 AM. Cato spent the extra time relaxing on the sofa in the hotel room. The rest of the day was quite uneventful.
 Mr. Mantovani judging Cato |
 Mr. Mantovani judging Cato |
Cato got his HP from Gianfranco Mantovani … and on the way back home he slept on Karin’s arm in his sturdy.
