*jubilation*

Taken from the 30 Seconds to Mars website:

"Still fighting the good fight here in the City of Angels. Working nonstop in the laboratory, experimenting with any and everything. So many exciting things happening we wish we could share them with everyone all the time. Yes, there are those days filled with more questions than answers and a healthy amount of self doubt but we think this is the absolute best thing we have ever done to date. Now it's just about finishing. About commitment. About surrender. You know the drill. This part of the story isn't too different for all of us around the world. I guess it just depends how the light falls.

So, sorry to say it doesn't look like we will have a record ready to put out this year....

...just kidding. Hehaw. It'll be done momentarily and out sometime this summer. Woooohooooo! We cannot wait. So many secrets to tell about what we have been up to. Soon....

The EMI situation is still the same unfortunately. They are still intent on suing us for 30 gazillion dollars and we are still intent on fighting for what we believe in. We had hopes for some sort of resolution by now but it's not yet meant to be. We have prepared ourselves for whatever outcome may transpire and although we welcome continued conversation and compromise we remain ready for the battle for what is right and true.

Whatever happens we promise you all one thing. This new album will be out this year. No. Matter. What.



We miss the road and all of you very much.

XO

-jared"

I cannot tell you how frickin' exited I am. And that Kerrang! looks pretty nice, too (blink-182? NO WAY!).

Peace, love, and Santi,
~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 2/29/09 (6:22 PM)

2/29/09 (6:22 PM):

Hai thar. Please welcome Silversky of ShadowClan and Moonlight of RiverClan! And thanks to Polarstar for being very on top of things. Also, thanks to Cherryleaf and Milkpaw of WindClan for being active(-ish). <3's to Mirukugoben for being awesome, to Ambertail and Dawnstream for following the grammar rules, and CB for being luff. Endless (lol, get it? Haha...) thanks to Redfern and Shadowflight for being active (although Redfern is gone on Lent).

I felt the need to do that.

Anyway, on a more serious topic: chatbox clearing. I have seen many people posting: "I am clearing this chatbox because of bad words," etc., etc., so on, and so forth. And it's really, really, really hella annoying. Please, please, please DON'T DO IT. It's a major hassle for me to clean that up and it's considered spam, which is a strikable offense. I have had to clear multiple chatboxes because of attempts to clear chatboxes. The only person who can seriously and truly clear a chatbox is me. In the future, notify me on the homepage, etc. and direct me to the box that needs clearing, or tell a mod, who will in turn tell me. Don't try and clear it up yourself, it only makes it harder for me and everyone else.

That's it! Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: ONE YEAR!

2/21/09 (8:20 PM):

THIS SITE HAS BEEN OPEN FOR ONE YEAR!

Oh, yes it has! This site opened on 2/21/08! And so, I would like to give my thanks and sum up one year of Chat Cats Gathering:

Total people joined: 186 (not including kits born in the story)*

Of these, 35 are ThunderClan, 32 are RiverClan, 31 are WindClan, 38 are ShadowClan, 21 are rogues, 15 are loners, 13 are Tribe cats, and one is a kittypet.

Total current people: 94 (including kits born in the story)*

Of these, 18 are ThunderClan, 18 are RiverClan, 20 are WindClan, 13 are ShadowClan, 14 are rogues, 2 are loners, and 9 are Tribe cats.

Total guestbook signatures: 170

Total profile comments: 106

Total friends: 13

Number of hits: 5464

Longest joined members: Raptorclaw, Rosethorn, and Leafdapple

* Approximately.

You know, it was really fun going through all the comments. It was like, "Ah, the good old WindClan activity. Look, a Tribe cat!" And hell, was I a little, self-obsessed n00blet back then. I think I should apologize about that.

I have to thank my friends Riverstar, Sunstar, Sorrelstream, Shadowclaw, Graytail, and Leaf. Thanks for being very supportive and helping out a whole freaking ton.

Next to the mods: Riverstar, Sunstar, Brightshadow, and Polarstar for helping me and being awesome.

Also, to my family for letting me spend way too much time on the computer.

Last, but most definitely not least, to all of the Chat Cats for being on here and being great support for me. You guys rock my world.

So, I would have something from Photoshop for you, but I haven't had any tim, as I got back this afternoon. One tomorrow, maybe?

Again, I love you all, and you are just... too awesome for words. Congratulations to us!

Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 2/20/09 (10:04 PM)

2/20/09 (10:04 PM):

Very important news for you guys: We have a new mod! She goes by Polarstar (Aurora) and roleplays Blackpaw, Bluepaw, Whitestrike, and Tigerstar. Her modship was earned after purging the Tribe (just thought I'd let you guys know what happened). We are very welcome to have her on board with us!

I'm going to start using my blog as archives for these updates, starting from the furthest update to the bottom (starting 10/18/08), so you can check them if needed. Sorry about the f-list spam for my followers, but it needed to be done. >.>

I updated the Clan Members page as best as I could. So I'm getting ready for tomorrow! Don't know what's tomorrow? Check the dates. Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

((Yup, sorry about the f-list spam. Sorry, sorry, sorry.))

From CCG: 2/16/09 (10:00 PM)

2/16/09 (10:00 PM):

I HAVE DELETED THE FOLLOWING CATS: Moonshadow of ThunderClan; Moonstream, Morningfire, Dawnwish, and Emberfoot of RiverClan; Laurelpelt and Woodstream of WindClan; Starwish, Lionpaw, and Shadowedmist of ShadowClan; and Flower, a loner.

All the deleted cats may try again. High positions are being filled ASAP.

Sorry to be short, but my mom's getting pissed. Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 2/16/09 (8:45 PM)

2/16/09 (8:45 PM):

Hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day, I had a party, so I didn't post... but there, I said it. Happy late V-Day!

So, we have a lot of people to officially welcome, starting with Sun Ray In The Morning (Ray) of the Tribe and Jawpelt of ShadowClan. Amberspirit, Bluefur, and Leap are still pending on some changes.

New order of business: Goldpaw of RiverClan has been promoted to medicine cat as Goldfeather, and Leafdapple of RiverClan has been in turn demoted. I'm sorry, Leafdapple, but I think you'll understand.

Anyway... expect pretty frequent updates from me this week (I hope). Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 2/8/09 (9:03 PM)

2/8/09 (9:03 PM):

Please welcome Ambertail of RiverClan, a friend of mine from Charlie Bone Forum.

That's it! Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 2/8/09 (6:38 PM)

2/8/09 (6:38 PM):

Ugh, I'm really sorry, guys, a combo of Freewebs and finals kept me from updating...

Hey, at least I've been around.

So, please welcome Snowmint of ShadowClan and Goldenflame of RiverClan. Whitestrike has also put some characters up for adoption, that'll be up soon, hopefully.

Nothing much else to report... so StarClan be with you! Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 1/16/09 (5:37 PM)

1/16/09 (5:37 PM):

Guh. I still can't get over the fixed!counter!!!!! *smiles*

Well, congratulations to Bluekit and Blackkit of ThunderClan, who are now Bluepaw and Blackpaw! No one has joined this week, so keep spreading the world. I have seen a couple people advertising, so thank you.

Won't be on much this week, midterms are next week o.e so I have to study. But thank you for staying active! A Cat Sweep may take place in February.

Until next time, peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

1/11/09 (1:29 PM)

1/11/09 (1:29 PM):

I have one thing and one thing only to say:

THE COUNTER HAS BEEN FIXED!! Thanks to Redpaw for telling me what to do (make a new counter)! It now displays the proper amount of hits on this front page!

Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 1/9/09 (4:44 PM)

1/9/09 (4:44 PM):

Well, I've started school again, so I can't be on much, since finals are in two weeks. But something very important: our very good friend Polarstar is back, this time as Whitestrike of ThunderClan. We wish her the very best with her illness and hope she continues with us!

There's really not much to update. Freewebs hasn't responded, so I'll email them again.

Until later, peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 5,000 HITS!!

1/3/08 (8:34 PM):

Yo there! Um, just something very small...

((If you can't see it right, here's the link: http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll318/chatcatsgathering/5000finale.jpg?t=1231044156))

Yes, you read it right! In only 11 months, we have reached 5,000 hits! Thank you guys SO much for everything!

Successful Moonpool meeting, although WindClan was not represented. Some things worth mentioning are:

-Dappledleaf of ThunderClan is now Dappledstar, the leader of ThunderClan

-Redpaw of ShadowClan is now Redfern, the medicine cat of ShadowClan

Congratulations to those two and us! Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 1/1/09 (6:33 PM)

1/1/09 (6:33 PM):

Very quick things: Please welcome Starrystream of ShadowClan. The affiliates page has also been updated.

Remember, the Moonpool meeting is tomorrow at 9:00 site time. Medicine cats and their apprentices should be there, as well as any other necessary cats.

That's it for today! Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

1/1/09 (12:00 AM):

HAPPY 2009!!!!!!!! Best wishes for the new year!!

Just a few quick things because my mom is getting ticked off... Redpaw and I have worked out a time for the Moonpool: Around 9:00 AM site time, noon Eastern time on FRIDAY, January SECOND. If anyone has any qualms with that, don't hesitate to inform me. Medicine cats and their apprentices should be there, along with leaders if necessary. Goldpaw's profile has been sorted out.

Once again, Happy New Year and best wishes! As Sisky Business once said, "Happy f*ckin' New Year!"

Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 12/30/08 (10:02 AM)

12/30/08 (10:02 AM):

This is a very quick update, since I have to leave in, like, a minute. Please welcome Emberfoot and Dawnwish (RiverClan). Goldblizzard of RiverClan is now Goldpaw, the medicine cat apprentice.

Very quick, but important announcement: Redpaw and I have worked out a time for the Moonpool: Around 9:00 AM site time, noon Eastern time on FRIDAY, January SECOND. If anyone has any qualms with that, don't hesitate to inform me.

Happy holidays, all, more in-depth update later. Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 12/24/08 (3:10 PM)

12/24/08 (3:10 PM):

Hello again! Please welcome Goldblizzard (RiverClan) to our ranks. I officially added Raptorpelt (it feels weird to call you that) and Firestorm. I'm working on digging up Leafdapple's profile from the archives.

Tigerstar and Sasha #2: Escape from the Forest is out! Just in time for Christmas, too. Oh, and apparently, I've been getting this all wrong. The series name of arc four apparently is Omen of the Stars and the book title is The Fourth Apprentice. My source may have been confused, so I'll get this approved ASAP.

Happy Hanukkah for those of you, and Merry Christmas Eve for others. Aw, heck, happy holidays. In case I don't post tomorrow, Merry Christmas!

Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 12/22/08 (6:04 PM)

12/22/08 (6:04 PM):

Just one more thing: Tigerstar and Sasha #2: Escape from the Forest comes out tomorrow!

Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny (for the last time today, I hope!)~~

From CCG: 12/22/08 (5:48 PM)

12/22/08 (5:48 PM):

Just a little update: The Fourth Apprentice #1, will be titled Omen of the Stars, and Bluestar's special edition will come out in August of 2009. Sketches for the Ravenpaw manga are now here. Just thought I'd let you guys know! Also, Raptorclaw is taking over duties as Tigerstar.

Peace, love, and Santi,

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 12/22/08 (2:05 PM)

12/22/08 (2:05 PM):

Hi there! Sorry, I've been busy with testing for a while. Please welcome Dawnstream (RiverClan), Laurelpelt, and Cherryleaf (WindClan) to the site! Also, welcome our returning members Raptorclaw (ThunderClan), Firestorm, and Leafdapple (RiverClan)! Also, Sorrelstream and Polarstar have asked to be deleted. We bid you farewell with StarClan's blessing ;).

I've updated the roleplay rules some more as well as a definition of the strike system. Thank you, Sheree and Cat of Charlie Bone Forum. Also, Freewebs has not emailed me back about the counter, so I will send them another one.

If anyone spots anything that needs to be changed, please tell me and I will fix as needed.

Until next time, peace, love, and Santi!

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 11/27/08 (3:30 PM)

11/27/08 (3:30 PM):

Minor things:

-Covers for Powers of Three #6: Sunrise and Tigerstar & Sasha #2: Escape from the Forest added to front page

-Upcoming releases list moved to front page

-The Warriors Books page updated with pictures and blurbs

-Clan Members page updated

More later!

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 11/27/08

11/27/08 (2:36 PM):

Happy turkey day!! Hope it's a good one!

Now onto serious stuff. Cat Sweep. It was a two month one, yet about half our members are being deleted. So... without further ado, the deleted are as follows. Of ThunderClan: Topazshimmer, Hawkpelt, Forestwish, Redmoon, Lily, Heathertail, Badgerclaw, Silverheart, Snowfeather, Swampfur, Runningfrost, Runningclaw, Blueflower, Thunderfeather, and Bubblekit. Of RiverClan: Firestrom, Thistlefur, Leafdapple, and Hailfang. Of WindClan: Redstar, Batwing, Darkwhisker, Fernstar, and Softheart. Of ShadowClan: Flamekit and Stormcloud. Of the rogues: Stream, Clarisse, Wheat, Grass, Lightfur, Bladeclaw, Dinopelt, Snaketail, Rose, River, and Konata. Of the loners: Flamestone and Dusty. Of The Tribe of Rushing Water: Sun and Silver.

*breathes* If any cat comes back to find their character deleted, they may make a new one. And a change to the rules: When your character is deleted, it may be used as a plot device. Otherwise, all these cats are now "dead."

More bad news: the counter. As many of you know, Freewebs is now known as Webs.com. When they redesigned, our counter was cleared of all the hits we have relished so much. Gone. I will try and contact Freewebs support to offer their help. If anyone wants to know what the real hit count is, add 4,500 to the number on the counter. I rounded it off to the number of hits we had before.

Last thing: LONG SHADOWS IS OUT!!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the fifth installment in the TeaPot (The Powers of Three... get it?) arc is here! I can't wait to get my copy!

That's it for now. Spread the word about this site, as we have lost about half our members. Enjoy your Thanksgiving, my fellow American members (if you aren't, I still love you)!

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 11/16/08

11/16/08:

Crap.

Yeah... so... OOPS!!!! I WAS IN JAPAN FOR A WEEK-AND-A-HALF AND FORGOT TO PUT THE SITE ON HIATUS!!!!

*breathe* Okay, now. That pretty much sums it up. Sorry 'bout that! Thanks to Polarstar and Brightshadow for keeping me on top of things. One new member: Mistykit of ShadowClan.

I guess you kinda got an unofficial extension of the Cat Sweep. Deleting will take place today.

I'll be back to update later, since I'm kind of in a rush!

~~Keimeikasai~~

From CCG: 10/31/08

10/31/08 (7:15 AM):

It's early, but I had to pop in and say HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Enjoy the day's template!!!

Gotta post on the Cat Sweep by tonight, although I will be lenient. More later!

~~Dawny~~

((Rawr. This is going to take forever. Longer than I thought.))

From CCG: 10/25/08

10/25/08:

Well, at least I've been around.

So, let's give a warm welcome to Shadowedmist and Deadclaw of ShadowClan; and Thistlefur of RiverClan.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING: THE CAT SWEEP ENDS ON OCTOBER 31, 2008. IF YOU DO NOT POST THERE BY THEN, YOU WILL BE DELETED.

I fixed up the Our Friends page - hope it works this time!

One more thing: Please wish Polarstar (Blackkit and Bluekit) a very happy belated birthday! She's been a long-running member of my site, and I'd like to take the time to acknowledge it. I'd also like to point out the birthdays of two of my friends: Maddy and Abby, now 13 and 14. You don't know them, but I'd like to say "Happy Birthday!"

Have fun, read the rules, and stay active!

~~Dawny~~

From CCG: 10/18/08

Yeah, that's right. This site will now also be used for the Chat Cats Gathering update archives, since I don't have any more room for it on the main site. So prepare: I will now spam the f-list to death, as each one needs a separate post. Beware.

10/11/08:

Hi again! Please welcome Coalmine of WindClan. One other cat needs to change her name or clan.

Cat sweep's doing okay. You gotta post there before Halloween to avoid being deleted! The following cat has been deleted for sake of the plot: Raptorstar.

I know, I know, you're my oldest member. But you haven't been on in 2 months. I never wanted to delete you since you were the most active member. But I have to do my duty. If you want to rejoin, you can under a new name, since you were leader.

Fernstar of WindClan has also been moved from her position as deputy.

There's not much else to report - I just wanted to tell you that I'm still here! Advertise more guys and spread the word!

~~Dawny~~