Karl and Ruis' Wedding

Here is the official picture of the wedding party.  From left to right are Princess, Miss Peach, Sassy, Karl, Ruis, Momo, Opus and Roscoe.  The wedding was quite a spectacular affair and everyone had a wonderful time.  For lots more information and pictures, see Karl and Ruis's blog.  The reception will start later today.  You can see lots of pictures of the guests at the reception blog.  I am so happy to see these two darling boys united in their awesome love for each other.

                                    Karl got married to Ruis.
                                    It was a wedding designed to please.
                                         We wish all joys
                                         To these marvellous boys
                                    And many happy years to Karl and Ruis.

Ruis

Here is Ruis with one of B'Elanna's kittens.  Ruis just loves kittens and they love him.  Ruis lives in the Netherlands with in a house of ten cats, two dogs and three humans.  There are so many cats because the humans run a cattery, called Voyager, for Cornish Rexes.  Ruis is a lilac, straight-haired Cornish Rex and the kitten is a Si-Rex, so named for the Siamese-like markings.  With so many cats and two dogs, the humans made the back garden pet safe by installing an electric fence on top of the regular wooden fence to keep everyone inside.  The first attempt was not entirely successful.  Last April, Ruis managed to jump clear over the electric fence and escape.  He went missing for a couple of days, but his humans found him in a shelter, safe and sound.  There is now a more effective electric fence on top of the wooden fence that none of the cats can get over.  Don't be alarmed at the term "electric fence".  It only delivers a very mild shock, but it is effective in getting the cats to leave it well alone.  Ruis is a very talented cat and directed the CCSI production The Santa Caper.  Ruis is a gay mancat and became interested in Karl when Karl commented on his blog.  The two of them went on the Road Trip for Love and had their first date in the back of the bus.  Love blossomed from there and now they are engaged.  I find it all very exciting and am so happy for both of them.

                                Ruis decided to leap over the wall.
                                This was not a wise decision at all.
                                         Several streets he crossed,
                                         And then he got lost.
                                He ended up in a shelter and was found with a call.