Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY

Subject: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 05:02 PM

I know this is short notice but if anyone is at a loose end on Sunday (11th June) afternoon and fancies meeting up at The Black Lion Plaistow E13 in the afternoon for some music and singing, Jacqui and Kendall will be there and I know they would love to see you as many of you as possible.

For thouse of you who have not met Kendall and Jacqui before they are a lovely couple who are active in the US folk scene and have an excellent knowledge of folk music. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and socialise and make music with 2 wonderful people.

IF you need directions PM myself or Micca.

The pub has real ale and warm cosy feel

Who's up for it??

Khatt

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Hawker
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 05:20 PM

sorry too far away for me but say hello to my birthday buddie and heres hoping him & Jacqui have a great time.
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 05:26 PM

Whooo hooo!!! And this time I'm not driving home!!!

See you there!

LTS

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: GUEST,GS
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 06:03 PM

Not coming to Gainsborough this time?

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Sorcha
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 06:07 PM

Damn again.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Leadfingers
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 06:37 PM

The info I have is that they will be at Hertford NEXT Wednesday for those who cant get to the Black Lion .

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 08:46 PM

Can I bring my dog?

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 04:06 AM

Sorry Mike - we won't be in that part of the world this trip.

So far, in two weeks, we've been to Cornwall, Wales and Wiltshire and are at the moment in Shepperton but heading off to spend three days with Giok in Scotland. We're back to the US on the 15th and that just doesn't leave enough time for a visit to the middle of the country.

Too many places, not enough time.........

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 04:52 AM

I didn't know you had a dog Mary?
Giok ☺

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 04:56 AM

SHE DOESN'T !!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 05:19 AM

Is Seamus a turncoat then ??

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 05:27 AM

Seamus is socially promiscuous

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Lanfranc
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 05:29 AM

May be able to make the Black Lion, but will definitely be at Hertford. You have been warned!

Alan

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Cats at Work
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 07:26 AM

You'll have a great time with Jacqui and Kendall - lovely people.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: catspaw49
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 08:00 AM

"For thouse of you who have not met Kendall and Jacqui before they are a lovely couple who are active in the US folk scene and have an excellent knowledge of folk music. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and socialise and make music with 2 wonderful people."

Well, Jacqui is wonderful anyway..........Those of you who have read Kendall's posts over the past year can tell he's nothing but a shadow of his former self and his former self didn't have much of a shadow to start with. Fortunately Jacqui has been just the right thing for him and he now can sometimes evacuate his bladder and wind his watch with only limited assistance, although he still requires someone to empty his drool cup every few minutes.

Don't let this put you off though. Jacqui would love to see you all I know.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Becca72
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 08:35 AM

Mary,
There hasn't been another dog park incident, has there? I'd stop taking him there if I was you...he's getting a reputation!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 08:48 AM

Damn was hoping you'd get up to see us. Never mind we'll just hae
ve to win the lottery and come and see you instead!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 09:03 AM

They should be passing overhead at about 12.30 tomorrow, so you could at least wave.
G

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 09:10 AM

Seamus met his match at the Dog Park and I didn't have a camera. They waltzed and cha-cha'd and two steps but neither one ever got to lead if you know what I mean. The crowd appreciated the Fred and Ginger show though.

Kendall - possession is 9/10 of the law.

And don't let Jacqui's sweet disposition fool you. She has a heart of ice if you cross her. Remember, she has to cope with Kendall every day.

Got you post card, guys. Thank you. Land's End looks beautiful. Keep in mind that we have one here too at the end of Bailey Island. (and therein lies a tale...)

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 09:15 AM

Aw shucks Mary - you got me blushing. Such high praise from one whose opinion I value so much.

So far as possession is concerned, just remember that Kendall has a gun and if he wants his dawg back......

Spaw - you bin spying on the Morse household! There has been a lot of improvemnet but there is still a way to go. However, I do like a challenge! :0)

Jacqui.c - grabbing the car keys and running!!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 09:30 AM

They'll be digging an extension to that cellar any day now!
G

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Becca72
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 09:54 AM

Just watch out for her attack kitties!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Midchuck
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 03:45 PM

Ah hah! They bought one postcard in bulk!

I was amused by the sign. From Lands End (as far south as you can go in England without getting your feet wet) to John O'Groats (as far north as you can go in Scotland without getting your feet wet) is about the same as the distance we drove on the last day of our run out to Montana in '02. And that was the last day of a four day drive. Of course we were on Interstates that were less crowded in rush hour than the British motorways appear to be in the middle of the night...

Peter

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 03:58 PM

Gosh it must be rough lining up proper accomodations whilst abroad. Not every 'Cat you will stay with has a cellar, do they?

Bon voayage and have a great trip youse guys.

BTW, Kendall. Don't catch the biggest fish in the Loch. If you do, make sure you accredit the guide.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: catspaw49
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 04:25 PM

Actually gnu, paying off the local constable is a bigger issue. Last time Kendall went fishing he was arrested for Indecent Exposure when he put his worm in the water.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: breezy
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 04:48 PM

On sunday evening its Dan Mckinnon at the Windward club now at the Comfort Hotel in St Albans

maybe too far but have a great visit

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 04:50 PM

You move again?
G

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: skarpi
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 02:36 AM

Halló , all I am about 2 and a half our away from you
and about 500 $ so I ll have to pass even though I love
to come I have to work............. :>)


lots a love to all of you
All the best Skarpi Iceland

Ps : Giok be gentle with them don´t let the monster take them away..

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 02:44 AM

Sorry to miss you, Jacqui and Kendall - try to come back to the UK again soon!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 01:58 PM

Khatt, Micca, or someone who will be there, PLEASE give jacqui a big hug of THANKS from me, please, please, please?! I just became the proud recipient of a Jacqui shawl. Just received it and it is bee-you-tee-full as is the one I received from you all via MMario, last year! What wondrous people we Mudcatters are!

Jacqui and Kendall, have fun!!

luvyakatbeaming

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 03:43 PM

Consider her hugged!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 06:44 PM

Kendall here.

Spaw, I am trying very hard to maintain my dignity and not respond to your insults, but it's getting harder and harder to be aloof.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 07:13 PM

What's a loof?
G.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Snuffy
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 08:11 PM

I think they must be an American phenomenon: ee don't see many looves(?) in Britain. I suppose half a loof is better than no loof at all, and everyone should have a loof over their head.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 08:16 PM

loofa maybe?

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: breezy
Date: 09 Jun 06 - 01:18 PM

I have one on my house

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: vectis
Date: 09 Jun 06 - 03:28 PM

It was lovely to meet you both at Cats & Jon's place in Cornwall. Have a great time in Bonnie Scotland and give Giok a big hug and kiss from me.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: gnu
Date: 09 Jun 06 - 03:56 PM

A loof? Be alert! Your country needs lerts.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Jun 06 - 07:59 AM

~Refresh~

Micca will be at the pub from 3pm. Hope to see some of you there

Khatt

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 01:26 AM

We had a splendid afternoon chatting and watching Kendall melt. No music because only a few of us turned up but it was wonderful just listening to old jokes, new jokes and general happy nattering.

I delivered the hugs as promised, even if I can't remember who ordered them, I put Kendall's knee into gear several times on the drive to our place and we had pasta and veggies with more jokes and a fan.

I have to report that other than melting like the Wicked Witch of the West, Kendall looked fit and well, bigger than I remembered and Jackie looks, if possible, happier than ever.

LTS

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 01:35 AM

Oh, and we had a chat with Sins over dinner - she phoned to say hello... I think Seamus may be writing out doggy divorce papers.... somehow I don't reckon it'll be an amicable situation...

I would put alimony at 4 bags of kibble a month and visiting rights at weekends and every second Wednesday, providing Jacqui lets him out of the cellar for that long. Kendall gets to keep any product of the 'walk in the park' incidents.

LTS

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 02:46 AM

We had a good time although Kendall really was suffering with the heat. Like the snow, in Maine they are so used to extremes of weather that they have the machinery to manage it more than does the UK.

Anyway, the landlord turned off the big screen TV so that we could hear ourselves speak, we sat Kendall under the ceiling fan to cool him down and fed him a couple of pints of extra cold Guinness to help the process.

It was so good to see Liz, Manitas, Micca and Leadfingers again and just to sit a talk and laugh with them for a few hours. Kendall managed to make Liz squeak three times during the proceedings - quite an achievement.

Many thanks Liz, for providing a lovely meal at very short notice, it was much appreciated, and what a surprise to have a phone call from Ms Mary Sunshine back in Maine.

We've got four more days before we fly home. We're visiting with My Guru tomorrow night and hopefully will get to the Hertford Folk Club on Wednesday although at the moment I have to get my windscreen replaced after some charmimg little thug lobbed a missile at the windscreen yesterday. Luckily the screen held for the drive back to Shepperton but needs fairly urgent attention!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: kendall
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 04:37 AM

I do love the UK, but with the tropical weather and the lack of civility in London, it's getting harder .
Anyway, it's always a pleasure to get together with good friends and a pint of COLD Guinness.

More later.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Noreen
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 04:59 AM

..lack of civility in London ?

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Essex Girl
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:39 AM

Sorry I missed you Jacqui, but the call of the extended family christening by the sea couldn't be missed. Shame you're not here for another few days. Keep in touch
Linda

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From:
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:45 AM

Sorry to have missed you both but the Coven had a trip planned that I couldn't get out off. If you are here in August hopefully we can arrange to meet up...or possibly see you at Towersey for a day! If not we'll see you both in November at the Getaway.

Safe journey home

Love Khatt xx

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 09:19 AM

Hope to see you on Wednesday.
Mary and her mum hoping to as well.
No A.C. but we can dunk Kendall in the river out the back.
Keith.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 09:36 AM

Water pollution?
G.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: kendall
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 11:00 AM

nd the pricks who give you the finger because you are only going 5 mph over the speed limit?

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: kendall
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 11:03 AM

Something ate the first part of the post.
Noreen, what would you call it when some pillok lobs a rock and smashes your wind shield?
Or the many who give you the finger because you are only going 5 mph over the speed limit?

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 12:27 PM

As in NYC, 5MPH over the limit is slowing down traffic. Move it, Yank!
As to the rock throwing - I am really glad you both survived unscathed. Damned idiot risked your lives and the lives of everyone around you.
See you Thursday PM.
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 12:47 PM

Damned inconvenient as well, requiring numerous phone calls to get an outfit who will come out to replace the windscreen rather than us taking it to them and then having to collect it again. It's going to cost me £50 for the policy excess as well. I wonder at the mentality of the little turds who think that this type of thing is 'fun', but what goes around generally comes around and maybe one day that idiot will find out what it's like to be on the receiving end.

Luckily the car is still useable as the damage was on the far left hand side of the screen and didn't impair my road vision. Just as well with a two hour drive (accident on the M25) to viait my mother today.

Jacqui.c - hot, weary, slightly pissed after one glass of wine and wishing for some rain to cool things down!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 12:52 PM

Now you know why I sold up my house in the south and moved north. So many people down there seem to think that if they spend more than 60 seconds a week below 40 mph their car will be confiscated for driving slowly.
Sorry to hear about your probs, and glad you're getting things sorted.
We did enjoy your visit to sunny Scotland, it was nice to see you both again.
Should be OK for the return match in November, as I am having my other hip done in 3 months.
Giok

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Noreen
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 01:14 PM

Sorry to hear of your troubles. Unfortunately there are pillocks wherever you go, but concentrated more in some areas than others.

Just don't make the mistake of thinking that London = England!

Enjoy the rest of your trip.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: kendall
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 01:17 PM

Believe me, I don't. Having seen just about all of the UK, London is the only part that I will not visit again.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Midchuck
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 01:30 PM

Kendall, I'd think that, since you have to go through the greater Boston area to get to or from Maine from or to anywhere else in the Country, you'd be used to idiot drivers.

Peter

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 02:50 PM

Surrey is quite nice (though we do have some idiot drivers) as you will see tomorrow - Safe journey!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Becca72
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 04:36 PM

Midchuck...we don't go through Boston, we go AROUND it to get anywhere.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 06:23 PM

And Kendall won't drive in the vicinity of Boston, NYC, New Haven, etc. That's how he and I became such good friends. I do the city driving.

Puppy went tht dog park today. We can't win. The first sunny day in weeks and it was too damn hot for him or any of the other dogs to run. Still, he enjoyed the outing.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 05:16 AM

We got RAIN last night! (I knew that leaving the washing out to dry would do it!) Right now it is cool and very pleasant here although how long that continues is another thing. Ah well, enjoy it while it's here.

The windscreen should be fixed this afternoon so that will be out the way before we drive to Duxford tomorrow to see a Spitfire.

This afternoon I will be starting to show my step-granddaughter how to crochet - picked up yarn and a book in the local charity shop today. I also got some lovely mohair yarn that might just become an auction shawl in due course.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: kendall
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 06:05 AM

Let me modify my statement, I will not ever go into London by car again.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 07:16 AM

You can see more than a spitfire at Duxsford.
There is a large USAF museum there, and a memorial with a representation of every lost US aircraft in WW2

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Noreen
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 09:01 AM

I agree, Kendall- I park in the suburbs and go in on the Tube. Much easier.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Essex Girl
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 09:19 AM

Wise man kendall!! I won't drive into central London unless there is no alternative. Public transport is good for the most part and as I have to work there all week I prefer to head out into the country at weekends

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 05:48 PM

Well, they've set off safely for their temporary home after their visit with us in Surrey. A lovely evening, so glad they could spare some of their time here, but they must both be pretty shattered after 3 weeks of travelling all over the place. Good to spend time with them, safe journeys both!!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Lanfranc
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 06:49 PM

Sorry we missed you Sunday - the hot weather doesn't agree with me, either!

Hope to see you tomorrow at the Hertford Club.

Alan

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: karen k
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 07:31 PM

I remember my first trip to England and Scotland in 1989. It was in May and there was an unbelievable heatwave going on. It was in the mid to high 90's the entire 3 weeks. I was absolutely miserable. No AC and few fans. It was just awful. Jacqui and Kendall it was like Old Songs last year the whole time. Miserable. Also, my last trip in 2004 I went into London with Noreen and Stewart and their 3 oldest children. We drove most of the way and then took the Tube. Noreen and I went to the Cecil Sharp House and Stewart and the kids went off to do some sightseeing. We met back at the car at the end of the day and drove home. It was so easy. I recommend it in the future. We'll be glad to get you back in the US and will see you at Old Songs in a week and a half. Hi, Noreen.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 07:30 AM

Getting into East London would have been a breeze if I had taken my usual route but Kendall wanted to go see Marx's tomb and have a photo taken for a Republican friend's benefit and that was where the trouble started. Kendall has not been a great fan of the undeground on previous occasions so I thought that road might be better.

Very few street signs easily visible and too much traffic to be able to slow down and look without causing major problems. We gave up in the end and I reckoned that the easiest way through to Plaistow was A1 into the City and then out on the A13. Hold up at the Angel, due to too much raffic, then I managed to get us onto the A12 and had to go out and around the North Circ, where there were more holdups due to road works!

Anyway, to add insult to injury, the guy came to fit the windscreen yesterday and, just as he had taken the wipers off preparatory to popping the screen, the heavens opened! So we still have a cracked screen, which the guy says is safe enough for driving, and my son has to reschedule for when we leave tomorrow.

We were going to Duxford today but Kendall has decided that he isn't really up for that. I, at least, will be in Hertford tonight and will hopefully have Kendall with me, after a lazy day in Shepperton.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: kendall
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 08:59 AM

I was never sure of the meaning of "Cluster fuck" until I saw east London.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 09:28 AM

So Kendall.... you going to dontate the air fares so we in east London can come and complain that Maine is too cold?! : )

LTS

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: kendall
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 09:48 AM

My opinion of east London has nothing to do with my opinion of England, or the people who live there. I still love the UK and all the good friends I have here.Living in ANY big city is an un natural act, but I won't judge you for that.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 10:04 AM

Just kidding you Kendall... besides, it's not my fault that Manitas is a London boy, born and bred.... he wouldn't move to Dorset!

LTS

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 11:35 AM

Like Liz I married a city boy too. Micca won't move to the country either....I'm still working on him!!! *G*

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 11:59 AM

There's no law that says either of you have to be accompanied in your move to civilisation!
G.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Micca
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 12:12 PM

Listem McKenzie, just 'cos you are happy in the A**ehole of No-where, don't go encouraging our gels into thinking "Rural is best" after all
" I love to walk in the country
Tho the country smells of Poo
so I leave the gates wide open
so the Fresh Air can blow through"

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 12:20 PM

No Micca where you live is the Ar***ole of the world, aka 'The Smoke'
I thought you were going to move oop north anyway?
G. ☺

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 02:44 PM

Ah.. there's the rub... without him I can't afford to live anywhere!

LTS

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 05:30 PM

I don't understand why you all don't move to Maine and save Kendall these hard travels.
HEH HEH

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 05:32 PM

Not enough dog sitting jobs available Mary!
G

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Leadfingers
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 07:04 PM

No Giok - Mary has the Dog Sitting Monopoly in Maine !!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Singing Referee
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 07:08 PM

Bon Voyage Kendall & Jacqui!

Lovely evening,

Thanks everyone.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: SussexCarole
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 07:28 PM

We'll visit Maine in November & see if it measures up to Gower! Thank you Jacqui & Kendall for spending such a wonderful weekend with us, it was great to see you both again.   Ahhh Bisto!   How's the coffee making Kendall?????

Carole & Andrew x

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: catspaw49
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 07:46 PM

Maine does have its countryside and poo smells for a fact and if that is preferable to Kendall, than he's in the right place! Ever seen a Maine barn being cleaned out in the Springtime? I did. Up until that point the phrase "asshole deep" had no real meaning to me but after seeing that.......................Simply unbelievable (much like Kendall).

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: gnu
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 08:18 PM

Hmmm... Spaw... Freudian cowslip in there I think.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: kendall
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 05:11 AM

He's just trying to "horn in" on this discussion!

Liz, my dear, I can understand why your man won't move to a strangs location, it has been said that man can adjust to anything but a stone in his shoe.

'Course, even that has a use...it's a good birth control method...it makes you limp.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 06:05 AM

Do I suspect someone of making a nice cup of milky gravy??

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 06:37 AM

We're off back to Maine in a few hours, bags all packed ready.

We had a great time at the Hertford Club last night with all the regulars and with Moses and Singing Referee also in attendance. There was some great music and a wonderful energy in the room and it was worth the journey from and to Shepperton to be there. A real high point to finish our visit.

I think that London is one hell of a culture shock for Kendall - I find it all a bit much now and I'm London born and bred. For myself, I wouldn't move back into London now and have felt that way for a number of years. However, it will not stop me making forays into the Smoke to visit my friends. Come out to Maine and you can see what Kendall means though.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 07:45 AM

Great meeting you both again and have a good trip home !

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Morticia
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 09:59 AM

safe trip home, it was wonderful to see you both

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 10:35 AM

See you in November, keep that cellar tidy now!
G.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 05:27 AM

Was lovely to see you, hope your journey home was a good one & that you're relaxing at home now!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 07:27 AM

hope that you are back safe and well.
Lovely to see you good people again, and a good night of music, stories and poems,    well music and stories anyway, in hertford.

Hope that you were gratified to see your club baby prospering

Keith.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 09:02 AM

We got back home last night at just before midnight after experiiencing the delights of the Airport From Hell AKA Newark.

After an eight hour flight across the Pond (with the best attention from the cabin crew) we got all our bags through customs, only to be told by an airport employee that to re-check the bags we had to get them across to Terminal C - on the Airtrain. Withn three large bags and three cabin bags this was not the easiest of tasks and when we got the C it was not clear where to take the bags. This was when we came up against two separate airport staff who thought that Portland Maine meant we neede an international flight!

We finally found the right floor, had the bags re-checked in but told we would have to take them to the other end of that floor for x-ray in area one. There was no area one and that is where I lost it a bit with the Continental staff and insisted that someone actually took us to the correct area. Turned out it USED to be area one but was now area two!

We settled at the gate to await the plane, having got something to sit and eat at the gate instead of eating at our leisure at one of the restaurants. Just getting into the food when a gate change was announced - right the other end of the floor! We got down there, it was noisy and crowded but we got on the plane on time - and then sat there for about forty minutes with no explanation as to why we weren't moving. Kendall, at that point commented that "next time we go to England we'll drive" which raised a laugh from other passengers near us.

The only saving grace was that all our bags actually got to Portland as well and Mary was there to meet and take us home. I turned the light off at 1.00am and woke up, as did Kendall, at 6.00am - still on UK time.

Whatever the problem with travel we had a great time and thanks go out to all those who gave us a bed or a meal or just the pleasure of their company for a few hours. There are so many lovely friends that we want to keep in touch with but just can't manage to visit in the time we have. Still, there will be other visits in the future although I think it will be a while before Kendall comes over again - he misses his home comforts to much!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 01:08 PM

Home again
Home again
Jiggety jig!
I picked them up last night at the airport. Both looked tired and a bit cranky. Hopefully, a restful night or two in their own beds will perk them up.
Welcome home!
Dog???? What dog????

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: vectis
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 03:24 PM

Glad you made it back safe and sound. See you next time you come to Merrie England? You are both welcome to stay over with Ian and I on the south coast.
Mary

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Morticia
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 04:10 PM

yanno, Mary, I just can't see you hiding Seamus for long.....he won't stay still for long!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: gnu
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 04:16 PM

Glad all went well (hehe) and you are home safe and sound. Enjoyed the thread and the "tales" of your trip.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Midchuck
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 05:15 PM

Now all you've got to do is get unpacked in time to pack!

P.

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 05:20 PM

I was just thinking that Peter!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 05:23 PM

Oh - and 100!

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: karen k
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 09:07 PM

Welcome home. See you next weekend!

karen

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 09:44 PM

SEE! Dog? What dog?

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Alba
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 09:55 PM

Welcome Home Folks.
Good to have you Both back safe and sound.

I know you will be sorry to have missed it but... Black Fly Season is almost over..almost! I think the entire Southern Branch of the Black Fly Association headed North and selected me as an involuntary Blood Donor because You two where off Globe trotting...~ *Big Bug Bitten Grin*

I am willing to bet that Home looks even sweeter than usual after Newark, tis indeed the Airport from Hell!

Love to you Both,
Rest well,
Jude

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Jun 06 - 04:19 AM

Just for you Jude
Giok

Subject: RE: Kendall & Jacqui UK London SUNDAY
From: Alba
Date: 17 Jun 06 - 10:22 AM

Thank You for the Link Giok.
I am going to learn that Song and sing it at the Getaway...*smile*

See me, see Black Flies...I hate Black Flies so a dae...
When I think that I used 'mildly dislike' midgeez (sp)....Jist whit wiz a thinkin...>0<

Warmest Wishes as always,
Jude