Karel Stockley 09-May-2008 15:15:45
Messages
Mike why does the system say that you are not logged on so it can't post a message, when you have to be logged on to be able to type the message in the first place? Is it a "time out" thing? It does seem to happen when its a long message.
Karel |
Jacqueline Hookey 06-May-2008 20:51:20
Addresses
The same happened to a cat I bred in Canada many years ago, he was never the same after the break-in and freaked out when ever someone entered the house with running shoes on. Jacquie |
Lorraine Pontello 04-May-2008 19:38:41
Addresses
I know exactly what you mean Barbara. One of my worst fears is someone breaking in and letting the cats loose. Can you imagine if you had a litter of kittens at the time! When I was very young we had our house broken into and though thankfully the cats didn't escape we are cetain that our Siamese had a run in with the burglars. He was a lovely chocolate point boy but after the event he developed a terrible dislike for any strange men who came into our house, even to the point of attacking them if given a chance. Lorraine. |
Karel Stockley 04-May-2008 17:05:09
Messages
What interests me is why no-one has noticed that I can format my messages a bit - Mike - HOW??? |
Ron & Barbara Darby 03-May-2008 20:53:45
Addresses
There is another side to the burglar issue - some people who had a cat from us had their house broken into, the burglars left the french windows open as they escaped, so did the cats, which were then killed on the road. The owners were far more distressed about the cats than the burglary! So burglars can be a problem in other ways.
Barbara |
Lorraine Pontello 03-May-2008 19:27:38
Addresses
Well, I agree that your normal burglar wouldn't go to the bother of breaking and entering to steal a cat when TV's are so much easier to lift and walk away with. Can you imagine an Aby taking kindly to a stanger breaking in? However it would be a good deal easier to break into a cat run if you are after a rare pedigree. Thankfully I have never heard of it happening to Abys before either, but as our breed gets more popular so will the demand. Lorraine |
Ron & Barbara Darby 03-May-2008 11:30:23
Addresses
Please forgive spelling - fingers ahead of brain again... or perhaps the other way round!
Barbara |
Ron & Barbara Darby 03-May-2008 09:48:18
Addresses
I agree totally with Maria - people have ben known to cut wire and remove cats from houses and runs - again, havn't heard of it with Abys but certainly with other breeds.
Barbara |
Maria Cummins 03-May-2008 08:28:28
Addresses
Got to say it Karel I have heard of it on more than one occasion though not with abyssinians but as we said on unusual abys. People are able to find our full addresses from looking at show catalogues anyway. |
Karel Stockley 02-May-2008 23:50:35
Addresses etc
Has anybody ever heard of any breeder of any bred of cat EVER HAVING A CAT STOLEN FROM A CATTERY?
Yes pet cats & dogs are stolen from gardens, cars & streets etc. But people do not get their houses broken into for their pets. You are more likely to have your cats talked about & maybe stolen by someone asking questions down the pub than on a web site. Plus Abyssinians are too unusual they would go for a breed that they could pass off on the mass market.
OH & MIKE what do you mean about formating your messages
Karel |
Mike & Karen Shammas 02-May-2008 22:10:19
Addresses etc.
Well, its one thing or the other. After all, most people don't put their address in, it comes in from a pedigree, show catalog or similar. It may be right, or may be wrong, but unless you are an admin user (only me) or the claimed 'owner' of the record, it is obfuscated. The idea of showing some of it is for people to identify that they have the right Jones, or Smith, or whatever. Interestingly, Abyworld is my 'live' database - I generate pedigrees off it for new owners, so I need some of the data myself. The quality pedigree production is a feature that I intend (possibly) to make a purchasable program in the future.
ALL cats, breed/show or pet are wanted on Abyworld - pet cats pedigrees often reveal hitherto unkown details on ancestors, even though the cat never produces offspring. And some nice pet pictures are always welcome.
What interests me is why no-one has noticed that I can format my messages a bit - Mike |
Ron & Barbara Darby 02-May-2008 22:09:23
Cat database
*Blush* It must have changed a bit from the early days and I hadn't realised... Sorry
Barbara |
Lorraine Pontello 02-May-2008 21:56:12
Cat Database
Erm, I can still see the partly obscured addresses even when I'm not logged on to Abyworld as a user. All you need to do is search for a prefix or persons name and they appear right away. Lorraine. |
Ron & Barbara Darby 02-May-2008 21:29:22
Cat Database
Of course, the names and addresses are ONLY semi-visible to 'official' logged on-users - (stats show 587) - not to all and sundry.
Barbara |
Jacqueline Hookey 02-May-2008 10:23:50
Cat Data Base
I agree with Karel here and think that having either an optional address or a fully hidden one would be seen as an improvement to many people and might well encourage more use of the site by those wishing to keep their addresses fully private. Even though the current system conceals them, it wouldn't be all that hard to work out what many of them were if you really wanted to... Jacquie |
Jacqueline Hookey 02-May-2008 10:19:48
Stork's arrival
Congratulations Mike, Gail and most of all Elbereth CocoChanel and Dan! :) I'm thrilled for you all, especially as we currently have one of Dan's litters ourselves now nearly 8 weeks old and very busy! Regards, Jacquie |
Mike & Gail Davis 01-May-2008 16:36:21
Stork's arrived!
Last night our queen, Elbereth CocoChanel, gave birth to 4 beautiful usual kittens. Dad is Gr Ch Silversmoke Dan Dare (thanks Barbara & Ron!). There are 3 girls and a boy. Happy days!
Mike & Gail |
Karel Stockley 01-May-2008 11:01:03
Colours
This would be a one off so that a true "snap shot" could be confirmed of the colour balance that was bred in a year. I know that it would take time to compile but it must help to know. I think that I will put forward my request and just hope that they look kindly on it. Karel |
Karel Stockley 01-May-2008 10:52:26
Cat data base
It has been asked that Maybe Mike you could make it that the address detail was optional by the breeder / owner. Also owner could have PET as an option as this would indicate that it had been neutered. If this would mean more overall information going into the data base, this would help all around.
Karel
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Mike & Karen Shammas 01-May-2008 07:53:57
Colours
Well, good luck with it. They have a small staff, and I imagine no more than one person knows how to extract that kind of info from their system. But going to council - Jeez? ACA and ACC might be able to add their voices, but they meet 4 times a year, so it would add extra delay. I'd still go down that road if I were you, unless you want it in a hurry.
Mike |
Karel Stockley 29-Apr-2008 16:11:22
What colours are being bred?
I have asked at GCCF if they can give colour numbers for the 325 Abyssinians registered in 2007. I have been told that this is possible but will have to go to council.
Would this have more clout of backed by ACA & ACC?
With so many of the long established lines going & a spate of unexpected deaths in both queens & studs, do we not need to know what is being produced. Its a shame that the GCCF feel that numbers of litters & litter sizes would be too much to do, but maybe if we could energise people with information about colours then we could get them to give the information in about other things later.
What do the people that have conections too ACA & ACC think about backing this or do I just apply for this myself?
Karel |
Karel Stockley 29-Apr-2008 15:33:21
Kitten adverts
It's so nice to see so many litters being advertised on this site. Could the people putting them on just spend that little bit of time to put the stud & queen on so that people can see the pedigrees. It takes very little effort but makes the advert look better. Gives other breeders information if they are looking for future matings / queens etc. and give Mike the encouragement to give us other tools to work with in the future. I find I am using the "TEST MATINGS" & "CALCULATOR" all the time. When we get the stud / queens listing that will be even better.
Karel |
Mike & Karen Shammas 27-Apr-2008 21:26:16
Stuff
Thanks for the warning, Stephen.
On another note, the delay in further Abyworld changes is that I'm working on a full rewrite of the ACA website (Phase 1, anyway). That takes priority at the moment. More infor soonn Cheers, Mike |
Stephen Long 27-Apr-2008 20:01:20
Warning from Ireland
The GCCFI (Ireland's equivalent to the GCCF) held our Supreme show today and "Charles" won his second CC and did the breed proud with his charming personality!!!
We had a number of enquiries for kittens from some very nice people to whom I suggested they might consider contacting breeders in the UK as it would be a while before I would have kittens available. However, there was one particular couple looking for (preferably) a blue Aby that I feel it's my duty to inform you about.
They came to us over a year ago for a Burmese kitten and we decided against it for a number of reasons. They seemed to go through quite a variety of cats in a very short period, whatever breed was fashionable at the time, which were allowed roam outside freely. They talked about cats as if they were a disposable commodity and their money gave them the right to have anything they wanted. Even after being refused a kitten from us before they still had the gaul to approach us today saying if we had Aby kittens they would "have" one!!!
if anyone is concerned about enquiries from Ireland please feel free to contact me |
Ron & Barbara Darby 23-Apr-2008 07:41:09
BAC Seminar
Thanks Mike, more details on ACC website (index page & follow the link)
Barbara |
Mike & Karen Shammas 22-Apr-2008 21:46:12
BAC Seminar
There is a joint foreign BAC seminar at Mappleborough Green (nr Birmingham) on Sunday May 4th. Ruth Hopkins is coordinating. Mike |
Jacqueline Hookey 19-Apr-2008 12:55:09
Found Aby
Will add a note about this to my website later as that's reasonably local to us here. I hope his family find him! Jacquie |
Ron & Barbara Darby 18-Apr-2008 14:09:00
Found Abyssinian
18th April, 2008. FOUND in High Wycombe area Neutered male Aby, around 5-6 years old. If you think he may be yours, or you know who may have lost him, please ring either Ron & Barbara Darby on 01959 522869 or Karen at Crossroads vets, 01494 459095 |
Jacqueline Hookey 17-Apr-2008 10:53:37
Dizzy
Sorry to hear that you've had this confirmed now Maria... I'd had my fingers crossed that she really was pregnant this time! Oh well at least she should take next time *fingers crossed* Jacquie |
Mike & Karen Shammas 16-Apr-2008 21:47:55
Dizzy
Tough luck if true, but what do vets know anyway? |
Maria Cummins 16-Apr-2008 13:21:51
Dizzy
I opened my mouth too soon, despite turning into a completely daft creature, sleeping for England and apparent morning sickness Dizzy isn't pregnant according to the vet....next time I will keep quiet until she looks like she's swallowed a balloon |
Jacqueline Hookey 15-Apr-2008 16:09:12
ACA Results
Thanks for that link Lorraine! Jacquie |
Ron & Barbara Darby 14-Apr-2008 17:42:44
ACA results
Forgot to say, many congrats to David and Louise on Azamour's new title. Very well done!
Barbara |
Ron & Barbara Darby 14-Apr-2008 14:06:35
ACA results
Many thanks Lorraine, I'll have a browse later.
Barbara |
Lorraine Pontello 14-Apr-2008 08:44:43
ACA Results
There were quite a few notable winners on Saturday, not least Louise and David Miskelly's Lovely IGrPr Glendavan Azamour who won his qualifying Imperial on the day. I'm feeling extra proud because he is sired by my boy One Shot. Barbara if you want to see the list of Open classes and results you can check out the show report on the RACCS website:
http://www.raccs.co.uk/Show/Reports2008/ACA2008.htm
Or click through from the Abyworld links page.
Lorraine x |
Ron & Barbara Darby 14-Apr-2008 08:13:56
ACA BIS
Thanks for that Lorraine, and many, many congrats to ALL the winners and entrants. Sorry about the best assessment but hope they all did well.
Barbara and Ron |
Lorraine Pontello 13-Apr-2008 23:40:22
ACA BIS
Overall BIS - GRCH Merindalee Spirit of Oz.
Best Adult - GRCH Merindalee Spirit of Oz.
Best Kitten - Mikkar Ashanti Warrior.
Best Neuter - GrPr Glendavan Azamour.
There was sadly no best of assessment exhibit awarded. |
Ron & Barbara Darby 13-Apr-2008 16:31:14
ACA show
As we weren't able to go, could someone please let us know BIS results? Did the AGM go well?
Barbara and Ron |
Jacqueline Hookey 13-Apr-2008 15:53:20
ACA Show
Well done to all those we saw winning their yesterday, especially your lovely little stud in the making Mikkar Ashanti Warrior! :) It was lovely to see so many Abys in once place and looking so good as well as getting to meet so many of their breeders! Jacquie |
Ron & Barbara Darby 07-Apr-2008 20:18:01
ACC show
Just to let you all know the schedule and entry form are now up on the website. It's a silver show so silvers particularly welcomed. See you there!
Barbara |
Jacqueline Hookey 07-Apr-2008 17:00:53
ACC AGM
Nice seeing you yesterday Mike, Barbara & Ron and great to meet you too Maria! It's nice to be able to put more names to faces now. :) Oh and looking forward to the Stud & Queen listing Mike! Love the mini picture thingy, it's great! :) Jacquie |
Mike & Karen Shammas 05-Apr-2008 09:56:19
Next Abyworld Feature ...
Will be the Stud (and Queen) listing. I have done the database extensions - now to put the front end pages in ...
Mike |
Mike & Karen Shammas 04-Apr-2008 21:08:57
Bronze?
Bronzed and fit? Ha ha! Brassy and fat more like! |
Ron & Barbara Darby 04-Apr-2008 16:22:18
ACC AGM
Don't forget (for those still pondering), there's an incredible, delicious free lunch (for members) although if it snows it might be slightly colder lunch than usual!
Barbara
P.S. Glad you're back Mike - bronzed & fit? |
Maria Cummins 04-Apr-2008 14:32:21
AGM
You will Mike, assuming it doesn't snow, I'm bringing flapjacks for those brave enough :) |
Mike & Karen Shammas 04-Apr-2008 08:04:36
ACC AGM
Don't forget it's the ACC's AGM on Sunday at the Oliver Bird Hall - see some of you there? |
Mike & Karen Shammas 04-Apr-2008 08:03:19
Bug Fixed
It is now possible to add large .jpg images of cats (up to about 4MB) - they get scaled back to 800 pixels in largest dimension without distortion. Cheers, Mike |
Jacqueline Hookey 03-Apr-2008 11:27:37
Vince and Test Matings
Oh Mike, we're so sorry to hear about Vince passing. Maurice will never get over just how sweet and loving he was to him when we were with you collecting Isis... As for the test mating thingy, I've had a wonderful time playing with it between website updating and kitten watching here! Isis is just the best mum and the kittens are looking fantastic! :) Jacquie |
Mike & Karen Shammas 02-Apr-2008 23:26:11
Abyworld Update
OK so I added some new features, but added a (minor) bug as well. The new features are previews of uploaded cat pictures on the page with the cat details on it.The bug is that the other new feature, the scaling down of oversized images (allowing you to submit larger .jpg images) is distorting them slightly. I'm working on it!
Cheers, Mike |
Karel Stockley 29-Mar-2008 23:30:28
Dippy as usual
Sorry I was putting things in the wrong order again. My brain was thinking of being able to do the searches and adding the silver to the other headings. Yes 'you are silver so you can produce silver'not 'carry it'. It's only because I have been playing with the Aby section on EROS.Just have too much fun chasing rainbows!!! Karel |
Mike & Karen Shammas 28-Mar-2008 22:26:23
Silver
You can't carry silver, hence no option for it! Advanced searches don't yet exist - I'll think about that.
Mike |
Karel Stockley 28-Mar-2008 20:25:46
data base
Mike on the data base of cats we tick sorrel/dilute/chocolate/long hair - is there any milage in silver? could this section be connected to a search for cats that carry or are any of the above? Just my wandering brain again. Karel |
Mike & Karen Shammas 28-Mar-2008 18:36:53
Abyworld changes
I took my old laptop with me on holiday - I´m working on some new features out here at the moment. Includes a facility for uploading larger photos, which will automatically be sized down for you, and picture previews for cats with photos.
Poor old Vince, turns out his kidneys did for him in the end. I imagine the heart condition led to his kidneys packing up, but I´m no vet. Thans for the sympathy.
Cheers, Mike |
Maria Cummins 28-Mar-2008 14:50:09
Vince
Sorry to hear about Vince as well thinking of you both Maria |
Ron & Barbara Darby 27-Mar-2008 21:17:39
Vince
So sorry to hear this Mike, at least he had the best in his very short life.
We suffer with you and Karen, please let her know we're thinking of her too.
Barbara and Ron |
Mike & Karen Shammas 27-Mar-2008 21:09:16
Mikkar Vincent
As feared, I heard today that Vince had to be put to sleep by Karen in my absence. He had such a terrible heart murmur that we kept him (the vet reckoned not likely to make 6 months). Well he made it to nearly 3 years, so good for him. He will be missed.
Mike |
Maria Cummins 27-Mar-2008 14:57:50
Changes
According to the calculator Dizzy should be pinking up today, though its a bit like being at a show and depends on the light but I'm going out on a limb and saying she's pregnant as I'm fairly certain there's more colour there than there was. |
Ron & Barbara Darby 27-Mar-2008 13:54:58
TM & Holidays
BTW, what are holidays?
Barbara |
Mike & Karen Shammas 27-Mar-2008 10:15:33
Test Matings
The facility is a bit slow because of the way I implemented it - I am planning to do it much faster before I apply it to the main cat screens.As to you, Barbara, all I can say is that if a holiday is looking after 13 cats ... . |
Maria Cummins 26-Mar-2008 08:33:24
Test matings
Loving the test matings Mike, thats a really handy feature! |
Ron & Barbara Darby 25-Mar-2008 15:32:50
Holiday
Sounds as if she's possibly going to have a holiday without you being at home....! Or am I just guessing?
Barbara |
Mike & Karen Shammas 25-Mar-2008 12:37:15
Holiday
If she was with me, who would be looking after the cats? |
Ron & Barbara Darby 24-Mar-2008 10:55:13
Test Mating
Wonderful Mike, had a great time with it!
Barbara and Ron |
Karel Stockley 23-Mar-2008 20:48:34
Test Mating
I have had a great day playng with the test matings. It has saved me hours of printing off pedigrees and then trying to match them up as they are always different sizes etc. Also to have the non active / out of date web sites removed will save time as well. You are so great giving so much time for others. I thank you and try to get more people to both use your site & promote it to others.Thanks again Karel. PS now I have worked out cloning etc on the Edit Data life is looking rosy. |
Ron & Barbara Darby 23-Mar-2008 19:53:21
Holidays
Have a great holiday Mike. Hope Karen's going too!
Barbara and Ron |
Mike & Karen Shammas 23-Mar-2008 12:03:32
Links
All of the links on the Links page have been validated and deleted or repaired if wrong! |
Mike & Karen Shammas 22-Mar-2008 17:57:36
Site Update
I have just added the long awaited 'Test Matings' feature complete with Inbreeding calculator. Hooray!
The inbreeding calculator will make its way onto cat detail pages in a few weeks time. Before that, I plan to put some explanation behind the calculation - I am about to go away on a holiday, though, so it might be a little while.
As to links, there are quite a few redundant links in there - it will take a while to sort them all out.
Cheers, Mike< |
Lorraine Pontello 22-Mar-2008 12:09:33
Links Update
Hi, just a wee mention about the current links section. Mike, would it be possible for you to remove the 'Annera' link from there? The link has been 'broken' for months on end anyway, but now that Caroline is no longer with us it seems a bit inappropriate to still have her prefix on the list. |
Mike & Karen Shammas 19-Mar-2008 08:03:02
Double record
I have deleted record 8189 (K. Wheeler's Daughter) - thanks for putting in your cats |
Karel Stockley 18-Mar-2008 23:00:41
Double record
Mike sorry putting on my old records from the 80's could not find Dealers daughter so created new record then found there was WHEELERS daughter 8188 this record needs removing as wrong name & now double up or remove the newer on & update the older one! Karel |
Mike & Karen Shammas 18-Mar-2008 22:43:08
Changes
That's right. I have upped you to Prefix Rights - try now
Mike |
Karel Stockley 18-Mar-2008 21:38:25
Changes
Hi Mike, why can I not make changes to 8188 & 8189. I want to correct & add data. Is it because I have not created it? Karel |
Mike & Karen Shammas 17-Mar-2008 21:50:00
Little Mynx
Mynx says Thank You very much, and she has always considered herself to be a cut above the rest! |
Jacqueline Hookey 17-Mar-2008 12:47:46
Little Mynx
Well done to Little Mynx on getting 3rd CC and having a fantastic day at the show! Jacquie |
Ron & Barbara Darby 16-Mar-2008 19:17:58
Updates
Looks much better now. Love the calendars too.
Congrats on Little Mynx too btw.
Barbara and Ron |
Mike & Karen Shammas 16-Mar-2008 18:36:48
Updates
Dear all,
The dates in German bug is now sorted (everywhere, I hope), and the Gestation Calculator is now beefed up. It looks best in IE, FireFox browser is still a bit poor.
Cheers, Mike |
Maria Cummins 14-Mar-2008 15:49:24
Dizzy
Will keep you posted!! And Abyworld of course :) |
Jacqueline Hookey 13-Mar-2008 16:26:44
Dizzy
Oh I so hope things go well for Dizzy too! Jacquie |
Maria Cummins 13-Mar-2008 16:08:20
Dizzy
Thanks Barbara, she is still with Storm till the weekend and apparently much more relaxed than last time so fingers crossed. :) |
Jacqueline Hookey 13-Mar-2008 15:46:59
Nice new ideas
Like the calculator very much even if it's still in German it works! :) I also love the idea of having a Stud and Queen listing here, it'd be a big help to those of us (like myself) who don't have a resident stud and/or who're looking for a particular bloodline, colour etc. It's all well and good to look online for studs in the UK, but you think you've found a possible candidate for a future mating only to find he's at closed stud! If your list could have a clear indication of if any given stud is closed or open, or even limited open it would help narrow down searches no end! Plus listing colour and colours carried - that'd be wonderful! :) Oh and I'd love to see that inbreeding factor and test-mating facility restored too, it sounds most useful and interesting!
Jacquie PS: Ladylynx and kittens doing fantastically well our Aby boy is in love with them all totally! |
Ron & Barbara Darby 12-Mar-2008 21:41:45
Gestation calendar
Well done Mike, looks good. It's not the only bit that's in German, though, is it?
Baarbara |
Ron & Barbara Darby 12-Mar-2008 21:40:05
Congratulations
Maria, Hope all goes well for Dizzy, Barbara |
Karel Stockley 12-Mar-2008 18:12:18
Gestation Calculator
on www.ragdollinternational.org the calculator is really good. I have it on my top bar so I can just go straight there. You could link from this site? yes
Karel |
Mike & Karen Shammas 11-Mar-2008 23:48:07
Gestation Calculator
Well I've had an initial go at it this evening - Yes I know the calendars are in German - I'm looking into it! Use the 'Calculator' link. |
Karel Stockley 11-Mar-2008 21:23:56
Apologies & Queen wanted
Sorry I am still learning how to use things on the site. I will put ALL by babies on now using the CLONE BUTTON, OK. Also does anybody know of a kitten that is available as a breeding queen? or want to thin out, changed their minds about keeping a kitten etc. I am looking for one more girl to make Narnia's hareem complete.
Karel |
Ron & Barbara Darby 11-Mar-2008 17:23:47
Missing things
How about me missing the 'h' in chart? Mea culpa.
Barbara |
Ron & Barbara Darby 11-Mar-2008 17:22:41
Missing things
I for one would certainly like to see the inbreed factor (as in Mike's beta version) restored. It was so useful to be able to try a 'test-mating' and to look at the pedigrees of the cats involved together, even to go one further and 'test-mate' unborn progeny as well as looking at the individual test-mating result. The same goes for the gestation cart on that version (please).
We haven't put up any photos as it is so often difficult to 'capture' the whole cat and different people see different things - hence the difference in judges' reports. How often have you looked at two reports and they seemed to be about two totally different cats? Pictures can so often give the same result. Even on websites the same cat can look very different from one picture to another (don't we know it!).
Barbara |
Mike & Karen Shammas 10-Mar-2008 07:32:32
Missing things
Well I agree that a gestation calculator would be handy, and easy to do. The more important missing component is the inbreeding calculator, which used to exist in the program that preceded the Abyworld site.
Putting litters in is pretty easy with the Clone function, Karel, and what I would say is that Abyworld is for all pedigree Abys - some of the most interesting information comes from long lost pedigrees that surface when someone enquires about replacing a pet that they had 30 years ago. |
Karel Stockley 09-Mar-2008 22:43:19
Gestation Calculator For Cats
Hi Mike, found this on www.ragdollinternational.org dont know if you can "nick it" & improve it by adding a calculator for the 13 weeks sale date. This would be great so that we can avoid holidays show dates etc.
Also I have to admit that I would be more likely to put litters of kittens into the system if you put them on as a litter rather than ind. cats as they mainly go as pets. |
Mike & Karen Shammas 09-Mar-2008 21:57:35
Congratulations to Ladylynx
Since I bred Ladylynx and have her sister, Little Mynx, here at home, I'm doubly pleased for Jacqueline. Well done! |
Mike & Karen Shammas 09-Mar-2008 17:33:02
Abyworld changes
Karel raises some interesting points.
I have already put in a couple of minor maintenance patches today, the main one being the 'Save' bug for placing kitten ads using Internet Explorer.
However, I have also started to prepare for the Mk.3 version of Abyworld. The menu on the left is now link driven so that mobile users can do much more than before.
Karel's call has prompted me to start thinking about a Stud List (long promised), but why not a Queen List, and a 'Register of Births' as well? The R of B could be used by breeders to let other breeders know what is going on, without the kittens being for sale.
Please put up ideas for me, before I start the big rewrite for real!
Cheers, Mike |
Jacqueline Hookey 09-Mar-2008 16:24:00
A first for Lovelynx
Mikkar Ladylynx gave birth to 3 male and one female kitten in the very early hours of March 9th 2008 - the first litter for Lovelynx Abyssinians! Thanks to Mike and Karen for letting us have this beautiful girl and to Ron & Barbara at Silversmoke for Dan's services. As usual he's done you proud! :) Jacquie |
Karel Stockley 07-Mar-2008 17:24:23
Kitten Avalibility
Hi everybody,
I posted this on the unusual aby site hope that you agree:
Can I make the following points:
If we could encourage everybody (GCCF, TICA, FIFA etc)to post their litter of kittens onto ABYWORLD KITTENS FOR SALE then as a group of breeders (55ish) we would be able to see the litters-
Area born in, sex, colour, birth date, pedigree, homing date, availability & all at a glance.
The breeders are in charge of the details. They can change the details at a drop of a hat.
YES have your kittens on your web site.
YES have your kittens on ACA & ACC web sites.
But the way that Mike has his set up they are a straight list so you can run down it and see what is still available if you are sending on an inquiry.
We would all get a better idea of what kittens are being born, where, colours, sexes, the parentage etc. It seems a shame that this (ABYWORLD) does not get used more as it does not take that long to set up, and then you are only creating new adverts from existing data base pedigrees.
Using the ABYWORLD site as any existing tool I think that the Aby breeders in this country could help each other, be more in touch with what is being bred etc.
Maybe we could get Mike to build a breeders profile data base that you just fill in with your girls/boys & litters again so that we could all learn more about who is breeding & what.
If we want to help the secret world of the Aby to have a higher profile in the cat world & beyond then we need to know what is going on in our own world first.
Karel
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Julia Myatt 25-Feb-2008 16:58:39
Debbie Ratcliffe
So very sad to hear about Debbie. She was a lovely lady who bore her health problems with humour. I had 3 Aby's from her over the years and thanks to her no nonsence approach they all turned out super friendly and wonderful companions. My deepest sympathy to all Debbie's family and friends. Julia |
Susan Startin 17-Feb-2008 20:53:30
Debbie Ratcliffe (Djenoun)
Those of you who knew Debbie Ratcliffe of Djenoun Abyssinians will be sorry to hear that she passed away on 16 February after a short illness. Her cats are presently boarded with Lydia Barrett while new homes are organized for them.
Su |
Ron & Barbara Darby 14-Feb-2008 09:26:22
GC Nile Golden Eye
Thanks for that Mike & Karen. When we get any info back we'll post it here.
Barbara and Ron |
Ron & Barbara Darby 14-Feb-2008 09:25:28
Anne Rose
In our own private grief we have completely forgotten to mention the passing on Friday of Anne Rose of the Seawind Abys. She and her late husband bred some stunning Abys. Following his death she and her friend Ann Watson continued breeding until Ann's death.
We felt Anne's death should not go unremarked.
Barbara and Ron |
Mike & Karen Shammas 14-Feb-2008 07:44:03
GC Nile Golden Eye
Dear Ron & Barbara - Karen and I send you our deepest sympathy. It is terrible for a youngster to go; a little easier to accept when they have lived to a ripe old age. Maybe you kept something from him, for the future? Condolences, Mike |
Ron & Barbara Darby 13-Feb-2008 16:09:41
GC Nile Golden Eye
On Monday afternoon we lost our beatiful GC Nile Golden Eye. He was only two and a half. We don't know yet what was his cause of death, nothing obvious at PM but samples have been sent away. He was always a gentleman to his girls and, when he finally stopped his fur pulling, enjoyed his shows (after his first GCCF one!). He was the soppiest, head butting, roly poly boy who dribbled like mad when made a fuss of.
We miss him like mad and the gap is appalling.
Barbara and Ron |
Mike & Karen Shammas 31-Jan-2008 22:20:18
ACA Show schedules
These are now available from the ACA website as PDF documents. (Link on 'Links' page and under 'Cat Shows'. |
Mike & Karen Shammas 01-Jan-2008 08:56:06
Welcome to 2008
Happy New Year everyone. May the year ahead be positive for the Abyssinian, and for this site, which is due a rewrite and extension. Cheers,
Mike |
Lorraine Pontello 24-Dec-2007 21:30:17
Merry Christmas
Hi everyone, just wanted to wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
It has been a sad end to the year with Caroline Macaulay’s passing and regardless of some of our previous opinions of her, we should all remember what she has done for the Abyssinian breed over the years, and those of us who still have her breeding lines should carry them on with pride. Having spoken to a few people at the West of Scotland show I can assure everyone that the re-homing operation for her cats is going well. All of the cats are now being dealt with as she outlined in her will and their welfare is the first priority. Hopefully a few of them will still be upholding the Annera name on the show bench for their new owners in Caroline’s memory.
Lorraine x
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Mike & Karen Shammas 15-Dec-2007 11:45:08
GC Mikkar Blue Buccaneer
I am sad to report the death of Buck, just two weeks before his 17th birthday. I can't believe that I will no longer be greeted by his belligerent "Where the h### have you been?" shout every feeding time, or have those cuddles where he would cling on to my jumper to give me head rubs. Buck is succeeded her by his daughter Ch. Mikkar Harmony. |
Val Spragg 08-Dec-2007 14:38:17
Caroline Macaulay
Caroline's funeral took place yesterday 7th December at Lancaster and Morecombe Crematorium, attended by her family, friends and colleagues in the Cat Fancy . Her ashes are to be interned in Bermuda, her ancesteral home which she loved. It was a very sad and fitting service to someone who was taken from us too soon and unexpectedly. The family are very grateful to all those who have temporarily fostered Caroline's feline family and the help and support they have recieved in the long term re-homing of the cats. Particular thanks to Caroline and Ian Thomson and Dorothy Harley who are caring for the majority of the Aby cats, Mike and Karen Shammas, Paul and Ruth Saunders for care of her the stud boys, and Sue Moreland and the Bengal Cat Club who are caring for the Bengals. |
Mike & Karen Shammas 27-Nov-2007 16:18:34
Red's (Annera Redadmiral) progress
I have posted a thread on Red's rehab progress on the Facebook group "ABC - Abyssinian Breeders Club". It will take some time to perk him up properly, but he is making satisfactory progress. |
Ron & Barbara Darby 26-Nov-2007 23:05:27
Caroline Macaulay
Thanks Ian for keeping us up to date. We're still here if needed.
Barbara and Ron |
Ian Thomson 26-Nov-2007 22:23:12
Caroline Macaulay
Just to let everyone know that at Murdo, Sarah, & Duncan Macaulay's request, I have moved all of the females and kittens up to our home and Dorothy Harley's home in Scotland.
This is a temporary measure until events settle down. Caroline's instructions will be followed to the letter regarding stud cats, queens & kittens.
Our condolences to Murdo, Duncan, Sarah & Lucy. |
Ron & Barbara Darby 25-Nov-2007 15:28:17
Caroline Macaulay
Thanks for keeping us up to date Mike. We're here if you need us.
Barbara & Ron |
Mike & Karen Shammas 25-Nov-2007 11:09:43
Caroline Macaulay
Caroline died peacefully on Friday night. We have been up there, and are taking part in a rehome operation at the moment. The two stud males and young stud-to-be have all been found temporary homes, and a number of the females and neuters are being picked up today. Some of the kittens have homes already waiting for them, and the remaining kittens will be organised once we know which ones remain. The Bengals will hopefully be placed by the Bengal community, who have been contacted. Please watch this space, or post any offers of help (accomodation or transport) here for now. Mike |
David & Susan Muspratt 24-Nov-2007 15:20:43
Caroline Macauley
Lynda Ashmore tells us that Caroline Macauley has died at home yesterday |
Stephen Long 18-Nov-2007 15:30:28
Supreme Show
Great to meet and talk to you both in person yesterday Mike & Karen, and also some of the Abyssinian Cat Club members too. |
Mike & Karen Shammas 11-Nov-2007 09:52:57
Welcome Stephen
Welcome mate - have fun at the Supreme! Take plenty of money (and not just for the parking and admission fees!) |
Stephen Long 08-Nov-2007 22:53:46
Hello All
Just a quick Introduction. Stephen here from Dublin. I've bred & Exhibited Burmese & Singapuras for a number of years and finally brought two beloved Abys into the family. I hope to meet more Abyssinian breeders here and hopefully may meet some of you in person...coming to the UK Supreme for just that reason. Best Wishes ,Stephen |
Chris Hughes 04-Nov-2007 17:20:14
Usual kitten wanted
Someone has contacted me looking for a usual female (for pet). Does anyone know of any available at the moment? If so, please email me on christinemhughes@btinternet.com |
Mike & Karen Shammas 26-Oct-2007 07:30:15
FaceBook
put facebook.com in the address bar of the browser |
Mike & Karen Shammas 22-Sep-2007 10:15:01
FaceBook
I have gone onto Facebook as 'Mike Shammas', and I've also created a group called 'ABC - Abyssinian Breeders Club' for Aby breeders anywhere. If enough of you join it, maybe we can make something decent of it. Cheers, Mike |
Lorraine Pontello 30-Jul-2007 23:25:24
Thanks from One Shot!!
Now that we have finally come down from cloud nine I wanted to post a wee message to say thanks to everyone who has sent their congratulations to the newest 'royal' Abyssinian. One Shot now has a 'Mega Ego' and is convinced he is God's Gift, quite right really!! To celebrate his win I've added yet another photo to the database which I've 'tampered with' slightly, check it out!!
My sincere thanks to all the 'One Shot Fans' out there, you know who you are!! Lorraine xx |
Rosie Clarke 23-Jul-2007 14:09:50
The latest Aby Imperial
Announcing the latest Imperial Grand Champion, One Shot From A'Far!! One Shot got his firth certificate at the Edinburgh show on Saturday 21st July. Huge congratulations to his owner Lorraine Pontello (Pontaby Abyssinians).
She's far too modest to post here herself so thought I'd do it for her!
Rosie Clarke |