Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Bill D
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 11:14 PM

I just left Micca at the pub 30 minutes ago...he is in FINE fettle and ready to hop on the plane tomorrow....the good news is, he should sleep for DAYS when he gets home, as we allowed him precious little while he was here!.....I will allow himself to regale you with the details, including just how he concluded the sipping and savoring aspects of the trip...*big grin*...and Fortunato's glorious attempt to make Micca feel welcome to return next year...

ah, it was an experience to be remembered for all!..look out, UK, here he comes.... more like he is now than he ever was before!

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 06:08 PM

I am home - ALONE! Micca must be in DC by now. About an hour away from Linn's I got all weepy in the car. Can't believe the week is over. My synopsis will follow tomorrow.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: catspaw49
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 03:14 PM

Mick and others may be unaware of this, but Sister Mary Sinsull has seen canonized on another thread an her sainthood announced. For all who missed it, I reprint the award here:

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THE MUDCAT CHURCH OF NO REDEEMING SOCIAL VALUE

announces that the former Sister Mary Sinsull now known as

sAINT dAMN cAPSLOCK

to be the Patron Saint of the Incredibly Patient

Signed this 26th Day of October, 2001

Pope Spaw the Foist
Prostetnic Leader, Mudcat Church of No Reseeming Social Value

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Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Jeri
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 02:12 PM

Mudge, Bat and Micca ought to be at the airport about now. I went back to join them and SINSULL for coffee and quiche. I should warn the DC folks that Micca may be a bit depressed when he gets there. It seems he fell madly in love while he was here, and the parting was difficult. He was weeping sad tears into her fluffy pink feathers, and kissed her passionately on the beak before taking his leave - perhaps never to see her again. Be kind to him.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Big Mick
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 08:09 AM

I insult him to show him that I care about him........if this must be explained, then you won't get it........LOL. I have never enjoyed someone's company more, but then again, I didna hae ta travel with the wee man. Mary, m'love, you are a Saint. Your reward awaits thee.

Mick

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Jeri
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 12:40 AM

Right, Bert. We're just trying to make him feel at home.

Left him and SINS at Bat & Mudge's house a short while ago. I chased a stupid deer down the road about a half mile from my house. The poor thing looked at the car, and about 10 seconds later must have thought, "uh-oh - better run," so it did - right down the middle of the road.

We had a fine night, and I think we all enjoyed his company and his songs.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Bert
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 08:53 PM

We are all insulting him because insults are part of his cultural heritage.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 05:51 PM

I don't know why you are all insulting poor Micca- I had a perfectly marvelous visit! If it wasn't for my laryngitis I would have matched his chatter and beaten it!

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 04:54 PM

Hey, Jeri and Bat Goddess, we're offering you one of our best voices for abuse. If you want more of us to sing with, truck up to the Maine Maritime Museum Saturday evening. Best come armed, because we certainly will be!

Sing Micca a couple of verses of "Wake Up, Susianna" for me, will ya.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Fortunato
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 02:31 PM

BillD. 7:00pm I think Bill all things, being equal. Join us. You aren't delivering the tape from Don Nichols are you? chance

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:25 PM

Hey Jeri -- check your e-mail. Or give me a call, or whatever. (Or both)

BTW, Charley, I second what Jeri said about delicate little flowers . . .

Bat Goddess

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Bill D
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:24 PM

When is it at the Royal Mile (USA version) Sat, Chance? I have a little package to deliver before we send hisself back home. (I will be coming from N. Virginia after doing a craft show until 5ish) {Micca knows about this...whether he can REMEMBER after his whirlwind tour is anybody's guess}

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Jeri
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:22 PM

I know Dick, Dick knows me...just takes a little while for the light in the attic to go on. Duh.

Animaterra, hope you're feeling better soon. (I came down with a stupid cold about 3 1/2 weeks ago that is STILL hanging on! Hope you have something different.)

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:15 PM

copious tears
And I won't be there after all- for Micca and Mary's whole visit I've been laid low with a nasty cold that's lodged in my throat, and I have laryngitis and a headache and- they've gone and left me to sorrow and mourn. Have a great time, all, and give the little bugger lots of hugs from me. I'm going to bed *sniff*.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: MMario
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:09 PM

If Jeri's first two clues aren't enough - add the voice - 'cause she's got one incredible voice.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Jeri
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:04 PM

Dick D, please make sure you say "hi" to us. I'm the one with the hair and the fiddle.

Geez, you Maine folks sure are delicate little flowers!

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 12:55 PM

Love to come but I've got to protect enough of my vocal chords to be a pirate on Saturday. Say, why don't you bring the whole crew up to Bath on Saturday evening to join the party?

Brett may go to The Press Room anyway, although he's promised not to sing anything, and Dick is definitely planning to attend your gathering and you should encourage him to sing because he's not performing with us at the Pirate Halloween Party.

Have a great time.:-(

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 12:50 PM

I shall be there for the first time ever.

Dick D.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 12:46 PM

Hey! Who's all coming to The Press Room this late afternoon/evening?

Just got a call that Animaterra has been felled by the bug her daughter has and won't be able to make it, but Sinsull and Micca should (if the directions Tom just gave her were good, and they usually are) be there early.

Barry, I think you said you'd be there. Naemanson and Charley? We've got to sing loud enough for Animaterra to hear, but not too loud to disturb her. (She's disturbed enough already ;-)

Bat Goddess

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Fortunato
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 08:59 AM

Bat Goddess, please tell his Lordship that his faithful retainers here in Silver Spring stand in need of flight/airport information. Have a great time at your singaround.

Micca. JudyO will be joining us for dinner at the Mile and anyone else you care to invite. Bob Hitchcock my partner in crime may make it as well. We can come back to the manse for music after. The front yard is filled with the red maple leaves you like so well. It's like a red carpet. Have fun, Chance

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 08:48 AM

Gee, Micca, I think peak foliage was LAST week -- but at least we haven't had high winds or rain to destroy what's left. (I've been trying to convince the color to stay in the leaves and the leaves to stay on the trees at least through your visit!)

See you tonight! (Hope everybody can get to The Press Room more or less early -- 5-ish, perhaps?)

Bat Goddess

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: MMario
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 08:37 AM

Bill - it's kinda like a bachelor playing with someone else's kids. You enjoy it, as long as it is temporary!

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: bill\sables
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 07:43 AM

You all seem to like him so much is there any chance of getting him a green card and keeping the bugger over there. It will give us, in the UK, a rest for a while.
Bill

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: CarolC
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 12:12 AM

Hey Micca. Got your PM. I'm sending my response to your membership, so you might not get it until you get home if you don't set your cookie on anyone's computer.

Hope the rest of your trip is wonderful.

Carol

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 12:07 AM

Micca on Tour
Here I am in Beautiful New Hampshire, the Autumn Colours have to be seen to be believed, I am having a wonderful time and the folks I am meeting are so Kind and hospitable!!! and friendly...The Getaway was great,(more details when I get home and collect my thoughts) Many thanks to Mary(Sinsull) and the many others I have been fortunate and privelaged to meet and spend time with.. I do not really have words to thank them anything I have thought of seems trite and inadequate so all I can say is

Thanks everyone

for showing such warmth and Kindness to an MOG visiting.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Tinker
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 08:20 PM

Liz, I only missed the unvieling of the scar, because I didn't come in til after showers on Saturday morning....but I did miss the accompanying stories. Though we parted with Micca commenting, "You,I know I'll see again." Promise? Threat? Hmmmm...

Tinker

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 07:51 PM

Tinker - you only got the birthing babies and amputated feet? Be lucky he didn't show you his operation scar.... with the stories that go with it!

If we should ever meet, I'll tell you the one about Micca. the kilt and the tube of antiseptic cream......

LTS

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Diva
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 05:48 PM

Jane I think you scare him..thats why hes so quiet!!!!!hehehehehee

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 02:10 PM

Sinsull, I tried to post a Happy Birthday ! last night, but couldn't get in no matter what door I tried. By the time you get home there should be a small present on your door step. I found a CD on the Camsco table that seemed the perfect reflection of a birthday with Micca. Elsa Lanchester Sings Bawdy Cockney Songs--- after reading this thread, you might want to start with "Never Go Walking (Driving???) Without Your Hat Pin".

Micca you were a treat, even if your dinner conversation could stand some refining. Birthin' babies and amputated feet aren't usually considered postprandial libations. Be good up north.... You're in my prayers Sinsull

Tinker

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: annamill
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 01:54 PM

I MISS YOU GUYS!!! Tell Micca I Love him and he is welcome back to my abode any time. I didn't have enough time with all of you!! Damn work anyway!! SINSULL, you know you are certainly welcome as is my Bert.

Just wait til summer and my pool opens... is it spring yet??

Love, Annamill

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 01:08 PM

Are chocolate bourbon balls anything like Malteasers??? Strangely Micca never seems to talk that much when I'm there - why is that do you think?

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 12:57 PM

6 pm? Thanks for the alert! The fridge is stocked with hard cider and the weather's promising to turn from balmy Indian Summer to bitterly cold at just about that time. Hmmm, could it be an omen? Batten down, Portsmouth, we'll be there tomorrow!

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Jeri
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 12:51 PM

SINS, I spent the first few HOURS of the drive back from the Getaway listening to Jed. Then Rick. Then A.L. Lloyd. He wasn't at the Getaway, but it seems I'd put a lot of mellow music in the car and didn't feel like lulabies would go well with my sleep deprivation.

"Funny, without a car I rarely drive." It do make it difficult, don't it? Looking forward to Friday!

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Diva
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 12:44 PM

Very peaceful wasn't it Mudguard!!!!!and they looked so sweet too. Mind you nobody slept through Liz singing Zadok the Priest....rather good it were. Sins I think you must be due some sort of medal for your efforts...I'm just trying to work out what it should be!!!!

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 11:19 AM

We are about to get on the road AGAIN! Funny, without a car I rarely drive. I have quite literally done more driving in the past week than in the past two years. Very happy though - good company, wonderful music, happy times.
Jed Marum's CD is on the CD (Maggie...SIGH)player and Kendall's tape is ready for the car. Let Animaterra know that we will be there about 6PM.

I have spent a fair number of hours with Mudcat men and come away totally relaxed (no, not that kind of relaxed) and ready to take on the world. After three days with Micca I am ready for a week with one of our quieter Mudcat men. Liz and Morticia - you have my sympathy and respect.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 10:03 AM

Gee, Sins, do you feel as if you're spending all of your time in a car? And watch the bourbon balls on your drive to New Hampshire today -- would hate to have the local constabulary pull you over and find crumbs on your breath!

Bat Goddess

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Gervase
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 07:55 AM

Easy on yerself, Morticia!
I'm related (albeit distantly) to various primates, some of them very messy eaters, but I don't let it get me down too much.
Look on it this way, some people have skeletons in their cupboards - those related to Micca have whole bloody ossuaries!

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Morticia
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 07:44 AM

How do you think I feel,Sins? I'm actually related to the little buggar!

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 08:27 PM

Liz - You have actually lasted a whole week with him? Valium????? And the Bourbon Balls are to be shared! Or else!
SINS

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 08:23 PM

Micca on tour
Liz, the supply of Chocolate Bourbon balls just dried up!!!!

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 08:01 PM

Jees, the little bastard is hard enough to shut up at the best of times.....

And if you think he's cute, all I can say is, try spending a week or so with him. He ain't so cute then.... after 18 years I should know!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Noreen
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 07:21 PM

aaahhhhhh....

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 07:19 PM

Micca on Tour
...and a cigarette after????.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 07:17 PM

Before any rumors start...I wonder if he expects some champagne...I am very tired.

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 06:48 PM

The sweet man just surprised me with a lovely mug and a bottle of Mumm's. Wonder if he expects to have some...

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: JedMarum
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 05:37 PM

After a long quiet peaceful drive to the FSGW gathering site, with a couple of old friends, and arriving late in the afternoon of a pretty Fall day - I was struck hard across the head with this outrageous fireball who calls himself, micca! He greeted us as we arrived at our cabin. I thought, "what did I get myself into??" To make matters worse, it turned out that this guy was my roommate! LOL

micca threatened early on to sing us a few of his raunchy rugby songs, flash a few unsuspecting guests with the items hidden loosely beneath his kilt and turn us all on to some of his private stash of refined spirits ... so far as I know he made good on all those threats!

micca turned out to be the 'treat of the weekend' - a free spirit with a love of life and song. Great to meet you micca! May you stay one step ahead if the INS!

;-)

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: catspaw49
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 05:19 PM

Well, I just talked to the Bugger himself and (no surprise) he's having a high old time. New York is still trying to dig out from one disaster and now ........ Micca.

When he returns to you across the pond, try to block in several days of time for him to talk about what all he's done and people he's met.......maybe a week or more.

Sinsull said he's seems to be recharging at the moment for the New Hampshire onslaught......Allison my dear, I don't know what to tell you..........I'll light a candle.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 04:38 PM

Cas? Are you suggesting that I have him sunbathe without the kilt? He treated us all to the "altogether" at the Getaway. Not sure my neighbors are up to it. Although it might distract them from the Anthrax scare...

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: Cas
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 04:33 PM

Just dont let him sunbathe in a kilt! Its bad for the neighbourhood..lowers property values and depraves miners.. and pit ponies too. ask the squeak about the savlon!

Subject: RE: Help: Micca sightings:Where's the bugger now?
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 04:16 PM

Well, Mary, we'll have a proper birthday bash New Hampshire style when you get here! Thanks for being Micca's northern transport!
We're all looking forward to learning the truth about this cider-guzzling gregarious, chatty, hug-o-matic with all the cool songs!