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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Becca72 Date: 21 Oct 10 - 03:57 PM DiMillo's |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: SINSULL Date: 21 Oct 10 - 03:54 PM Three different spellings of the restaurant name. Anyone know for sure where we went? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Tinker Date: 21 Oct 10 - 09:45 AM Hmmm let's see....... Morti + Becca (multiplied by the generational exponent previously created by Kendall) and then exposed to the wildcard factor inherent in Micca ....... explosive. I want to be there. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: jacqui.c Date: 21 Oct 10 - 09:40 AM I'm not sure how I missed out on Jez Lowe up to now. This is a guy that I will add to the list of must see performers. He writes the most incredible songs, his voice is beautiful his sense of humour sublime and his picking is incredible. He decided to go straight through, no interval and we were quite happy with that, As Mary says, we could have listened for a couple more hours at least. Add that to a great meal at DeMillo's (thank you Micca) and we had a superb night out. Micca - I'll be over a bit earlier than agreed - see you about 11.00 this morning. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: GUEST,Morti at work Date: 21 Oct 10 - 09:32 AM I dunno, Becca, I think we should do it and see what happens *G* |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 21 Oct 10 - 09:11 AM Becca, Afraid? No! Terrified ? Yes!!! Charlie, I'm here until early next week, I do not know what the "Evil Sisterhood" (Maine Branch) have planned beyond Lunch and shopping with Jacqui and shopping (or some specifics of mine) today and dinner with Mary and a friend tonight!! They don't tell me so there is less chance for me to screw up their plans. (the skilled way they guided me to selecting to dine at Demillos (where they wanted to go from the start) last night was a masterpiece of gentle nudging. Still you gotta love them (They Insist!!) So here I am, Portland Maine sitting drinking TEA at Marys computer trying to archive and back up the photos od this trip in spite of Alice's (The Cat)editorial attempts. Reviewing Pix is reminding me of where Ive been, who and what I've seen in the last few weeks, and some making me laugh out loud, The Mummers Play Big Mick being "dressed" for his "part" ClaireBear as the Musician and Rapaire as the Music Stand (Typecasting for a Librarian!!) Tinker launching into BOB in the Peace cabin!! Janie and LOTS of others singing, North Carolina...,The Autumn colour at Keene and the wonderful singing of the Animaterras Both Choir and individual (thanks Ali and Hunt) Wine Tasting, the Press Room, and just when I thought "Peace and Tranquil" Portland................... Stlii I love it all. I WILL try and do a more coherent summary when I get back next week, but just now it is still being added to, so in the best tradition To Be Continued.. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Charley Noble Date: 21 Oct 10 - 08:31 AM It doesn't get better than an evening with Jez Lowe. It's sad that there was so little publicity about this concert in the Portland newspapers but maybe I missed it. Micca- When do you depart from Portland? Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Becca72 Date: 21 Oct 10 - 08:31 AM Morti, They're all just afraid of the power surge we'd create! :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: SINSULL Date: 21 Oct 10 - 08:23 AM We had the best time. The wait staff at Demillo's greeted us with a formal chorus of Good Evening with a formal bow and a giggle. Seems they were bored and decided to try it on the next people to walk in. We did our best to relieve the boredom. Micca ordered "something dead" to start. It went down hill from there. Jez Lowe was even better than my key lime tart. Small audience but amazing finger picking, tunes, lyrics. The new CD is filled with gems - Bare Knuckle, The Judas Bus, All Clear, The Ex-Pitman.s Pot-holing Pub Quiz Team. He could have gone on for another two hours and I would not have budged. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: ClaireBear Date: 20 Oct 10 - 11:10 PM Oh, I love Jez Lowe. How I wish I were in Maine with the Fun Crowd. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 20 Oct 10 - 11:03 PM Morti. it could be the end of civilization as we know it!! Mary introduced me to her workmates today and then with Jacqui we ate at DiMilles. which is a boat in Portland ME harbour, then we went to 1 Longfellow Sq for an evening of mudic with Jez Lowe, Wonderful!!! a good songwriter and performer , so a good day all round!1 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Morticia Date: 20 Oct 10 - 07:13 PM several people have mentioned that they thought Becky and I getting together would be a very bad idea........not sure why. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Fortunato Date: 20 Oct 10 - 06:08 PM They know how to have fun up there in the frozen north. Ice fishing, curling, debriefing Miccas, etc. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 20 Oct 10 - 03:53 PM and my response to the last few posters includes a reference to Equines!!! I don't have to come here to be insulted......! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: jacqui.c Date: 20 Oct 10 - 12:20 PM Morti - I think that you need to get together with Becca72, who is in for many years of therapy as a result of reading about her father on the 'Cat. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: ranger1 Date: 20 Oct 10 - 11:50 AM Morti, I don't know, but when you find out, please let me know. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Morticia Date: 20 Oct 10 - 11:32 AM *ahem* niece reading thread alert! Where do you keep the mind bleach? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: SINSULL Date: 20 Oct 10 - 09:50 AM I had to deal with it this morning - his Lordship prancing around in his skivvies. heh heh Lights on, blinds up. Wonder what the neighbors saw. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: ranger1 Date: 20 Oct 10 - 07:50 AM MGAS, that was a visual I could have done without! Especially before morning coffee!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: My guru always said Date: 20 Oct 10 - 03:56 AM You Debriefed Micca????? I know our Gnome has a penchant for wandering around in little or no attire, but that's his choice...... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Charley Noble Date: 19 Oct 10 - 08:51 PM Micca- Happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening at The Black Trumpet. Judy and I occasionally dine there as a special treat and always find it satisfying. In fact we dined there after the last Press Room Shanty Swap. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: SINSULL Date: 19 Oct 10 - 08:43 PM Micca was resting his eyes when Jacqui and I arrived. He has been debriefed, fed and watered at TJ Hookers and sent off with Tami to a trivia contest. I am thinking about a book and bed. Tomorrow he plays with jacqui and joins me at work for dinner and a concert - Jez Lowe. Thursday is still up in the air. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 19 Oct 10 - 03:30 PM I am in Maine!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: KT Date: 18 Oct 10 - 11:39 PM Like I said, Micca, you're a treasure! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 18 Oct 10 - 11:09 PM How DO I describe this evening? We lost our usual venue for our annual New England-UK friendship dinner because UNH Durham closed Acorns (BOOO!!)where we have gathered for the last 8 years. but we found ourselves at "The Black Trumpet" in downtown Portsmouth NH for dinner,with an innovative and interesting menu, I had an incredible 1927 Solera sherry (think Oloroso, with attitude) as did 2 of 3 of my companions (the other settled for a Lustau Fino, which is amazing in its own right), followed by almonds Garlic and Olives in a rich Olive Oil for a starter! the main course in my case was a skirt of beef tender as a Mothers kiss with a yucca and potato stuffed thingy with it, Linn had Lamb and Jeri and Tom had a burger that was immaculate and a Million miles from The "Scottish" restaurant. The wines were a "Brunello de Montalcino" from 2004 that was just a tad young and followed by a Rioja from 2006 that was perfect, some of my companions shared a Pumpkin Creme Brulee that was pretty good, while Tom and I had coffee, he with rum I with a First class 50 yo Armagnac, The staff were the BEST present when needed but not intrusive, informed about both the wine and food available and yet invisible, I am seriously impressed with the service the food, the wines and my companions!! what more could you ask for? I have indeed been fortunate and am humbled by those that I can call "friends" I am sitting here with a glass of Port celebrating my good Luck in having such friends as these, some people spend their lifetimes not knowing what I now know and share, I thank you who made this possible Micca |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 18 Oct 10 - 02:37 PM Well, what I HOPE will happen is, Tams will meet me at 1.30 (13.30) and take me to Mary's to drop off my gear and stuff,and settle in. Then at some point later I will head for the Pub Quiz team. and return to Marys to sleep later!!, the 6.30Pm (18.30) train is the next one after 12.35 from Dover to Portland. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: ranger1 Date: 18 Oct 10 - 01:47 PM OK, so as I understand it, Micca is arriving at the Portland station at 1:30 PM tomorrow (Tuesday). I will fetch him and he and Jason will synchonize watches or whatever for the Pub Quiz and will then let Mary and I know whatever plan it is that they concoct between them. Let me know if this is correct, Your Gnomeness. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: SINSULL Date: 18 Oct 10 - 12:29 PM How can the next one be 6:30PM when you arrive at 13:30? That's 1:30PM isn't it? When will I see you? Or are you headed to Tami's for Tuesday night? Keeping track of Micca is like herding cats. LOL See you soon, Miccameluv. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 18 Oct 10 - 10:00 AM Tams, it looks like the 12.33 Dover-13:30 Portland is the most likely!! as the next one is 6.30 PM!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 18 Oct 10 - 09:54 AM Tams, My intention is to take a train from Dover NH to Portland late morning-noonish so that means early PM in Portland? if you are "free" meeting at station would be good. Alison, would love to chat by phone, we are going for brunch at the Stuff It Inn (or whatever its called) shortly, and into Portsmouth late afternoon for a paddle around then out to dinner (an annual event) about 630, so Today unless I call you is a bit iffy , tomorrow PM after I get to Marys may be better!!, I may try calling in the next hour or so!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 18 Oct 10 - 09:47 AM Micca-me-love, I'd love to chat with you via phone or other means. Where will you be today/tomorrow? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: SINSULL Date: 18 Oct 10 - 08:49 AM The pickle is on my desk at work where it is considered "a Human Resources Issue". Makes the guys uncomfortable and no one will say why. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: ranger1 Date: 18 Oct 10 - 12:00 AM Right, so when do you get here? I used you as an excuse to get tomorrow off, will you be arriving or do I have to come get you? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: ClaireBear Date: 17 Oct 10 - 11:23 PM SINS: Use the pickle! Use the pickle! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 17 Oct 10 - 11:20 PM "Come fill the cup what boots it to repeat that time is slipping underneath our feet unborn tomorrow and dead yesterday why fret about them if today be sweet" a really good day, coming to a close some light shopping and after an excellent meal, of chicken Ala Tom Hall with Poully Fuisse 2006 (white Burgundy, First class) and Marques de Riscal (Rioja also very good) 2004 followed by Boursin, apples and Local Cheddar with a Warres 2000 Port (out of this world) a meal and company fit for a King Someone has to do this enjoying on all your behalves and I am grateful that it is for this I Thank you. Micca in Nottingham NH ( full of wine, good feelings and Bonhomie) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: katlaughing Date: 16 Oct 10 - 11:57 PM Mahvelusss, dahling, simply mahvelusss!:-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 16 Oct 10 - 10:36 PM Noted Mary, I am at the end of what may be the definition of a "perfect" day, Brunch at the "Stuff-it Inn"( I don't think this is the right name but its the best I can remember) they do a grilledchicken BLT toasted, MMMMMMmmmmm, followed by Wine tasting at Flag Hill Winery, then to the Press Room for a Shanty sing!! where the anniversary of Barry finn was remembered with his picture and a candle and the traditional empty glass beside it (just in case he showed up) The singing was very good and lots of friends there including Dave Coffin who was on sparkling form, and some of the Usual Suspects. As Para Handy used to say "Chust sublime". I am endeavouring, on your behalf to enjoy this trip as much as I can, it's tough but someone has to!! I am amazed and delighted with what wonderful hospitable friends I have made on this Mudcat of ours, How welcoming and how musical and I feel both blessed and humbled by knowing them. I thank all my hosts and hostesses on this trip so far, I think I may have to add a chapter to "How to be a good guest" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: SINSULL Date: 16 Oct 10 - 08:46 PM Keep Wednesday evening free, Micca. Jacqui and have plans that include you. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Charley Noble Date: 16 Oct 10 - 12:55 PM Micca- If you have the time and interest, I'd be happy to treat you for lunch or dinner at the Asmara Restaurant in Portland, renown the world over for its excellent Eritrean/Ethiopian food. See you at the Press Room this afternoon. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: My guru always said Date: 16 Oct 10 - 09:34 AM Have a Fab time Micca & sing out! Hope you'll get pictures of the Fall while you're in NH! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 15 Oct 10 - 02:52 PM Well, here I am, in what can best be described as sodden New Hampshire!! It has rained steadily since yesterday, I think it must have something to do with a "Nor'easter"? I suppose that is the local equivalent to a "sou'wester" back home (the rain-laden wind, not the stylish rain hat worn by sailors on sardine tins), Tom and I are collecting ourselves together to set off for the Press Room shortly for a sing, Good to be back!! HLVB Micca |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: My guru always said Date: 15 Oct 10 - 07:36 AM Absolutely, why not KT???? Morti is right, Summer is best. Festivals depend on what sort of thing you like, concerts or singarounds, large or small. My guess is that you'd prefer something like the Getaway! Have a think about what you'd like to do Honey, it'd be wonderful to have you visit and I'm certain that there'll be plenty of offers of accommodation and transport etc. I would be 'miffed' in the extreme if your tour didn't include Old Keepers! When you can give us some parameters re dates, length of visit and what you'd like to do we can start a new thread and get it sorted *grin* Any help I can give is there for you! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Richard Bridge Date: 15 Oct 10 - 03:17 AM 100100100 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: KT Date: 14 Oct 10 - 11:48 PM Well, I wasn't reeeeally thinking about it 'til I saw this thread. Now I'm thinking....why not?!! I'd LOVE to see all of you on your turf! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Morticia Date: 14 Oct 10 - 05:41 PM Yeah for seriously KT, don't let Hils near your schedule......only wimps sleep when she's on the job! Come and stay in the summer if you want festivals, we're good at festivals. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: My guru always said Date: 14 Oct 10 - 05:20 PM Well, KT my darlin' girl. That depends on what you'd like to do & where you'd like to go! Lots of choices: Meeting Catters Going to Festivals Singing in Folk Clubs Tourism BTW, if you need to rest, don't let me sort an Itinerary for you. Max kept up with his really well, but his feet hardly touched the ground *grin* Really? You thinking about it?? Whooopeee!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 14 Oct 10 - 03:53 PM Made the drop-off and effected an exchange: one gnome for one concertina. Not sure who came out better in the deal! Thank you as always, dear Micca, for a lovely visit. May the sun shine on you till we meet again, my friend. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: KT Date: 14 Oct 10 - 02:07 PM Okay, Hils, Micca & Morty, when's the best time to come? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Micca Date: 14 Oct 10 - 12:33 PM Yodelling Pickle???? The mind BOGGLES!!!! I have arrived safely in Nottingham NH (still no election posters for Sheriff (big disappointment this)) but I am enjoying the afternoon sun with Tom and catching up, Press Room tomorrow and Saturday for the Shanty Sing. Many thanks to Alison and Hunt for the Keene Leg of this trip, they are gracious hosts and the house(Tam lin) is coming on real good, I am already looking forward to my next visit. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Where's Micca 2010 & Re-tiring Congrats!! From: Becca72 Date: 14 Oct 10 - 09:31 AM Yodeling pickle?? Really? (smirk) |
