Where is Micca?????

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: ClaireBear
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 02:16 PM

I've been on the Zephyr -- though it was decades ago -- and to do it again would be great fun, for me and for Martin as well. Could I have been dreaming true? Interesting...

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 02:08 PM

Claire, I did the "California Zephyr" train trip from Denver to Grand Junction last time, I could be persuaded to fly to San Francisco(never been there) and do that Western leg by train, through Nevada, Utah and CO, sounds like an interesting trip. Maybe Then i could go on to Denver and on to Albuqurque to visit Art and Jen (I have been invited!!!) and maybe try and see the Grand Canyon too (I have an ex-wife in Phoenix!) sounds like an exciting and interesting trip!! I will get the Atlas out later and look at the distances!! I would understand if you cant come along, but western Colorado and meeting katlaughing is a real nice experience!! and YES!! there are some VERY NIE wineries in WCO I visited a few( purely out of a sense of duty to my friends, you understand) and had a lovely time.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: ClaireBear
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 01:44 PM

No complaints here about Utah...and I do know that stonescapes and desert scenery can be beautiful. But that said, I have yet to grok the beauty of Nevada.

How did you cross it, Bill? I crossed Nevada (from Wells on west, anyway) via Interstate 80 a couple of years ago when returning from The Great Montana Mini Road Trip of 2006, and I have to say it was really dreary, except for the eyesores -- oh sorry, those would be cities (Sorry, not a neon fan -- or a gambling fan, either). Perhaps 50 is less monotonous? But surely not much shorter...

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Bill D
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 01:22 PM

awww..Clairebear..you see more of Utah than Nevada on that trip, at least the way I did it last. And Capitol Reef National Park is worth the whole trip.
Not everything has to be green to be beautiful.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: ClaireBear
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 01:15 PM

The only problem with a carefree jaunt by Mini from California to Colorado is that to get there, you have to drive across bloomin' Nevada. Or rather, non-bloomin' Nevada; if it were bloomin', it wouldn't be so bad.

Still, it does sound fun, and Kat tells me there are wineries. Mmmmmm.

Sadly, I can't imagine my menfolk letting me go off on such an adventure without them. Or at least, I can't imagine my 8-year-old manfolk letting me go off an have fun without him, even though my other manfolk would probably be willing to stay home. And three people in a Mini for a road trip can be a bit cramped. Hmmm. I think this dream plan may require a few refinements...

C

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 01:00 PM

Define "behaving yourself".

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 12:58 PM

olddude, I dont chase anyone for anything!!!! but I have worked in Education for a long time!!! but teachers are often really boring!!!!
Claire, I'm up for a road trip from Ca to Co with you, just tell me where to be and I will meet you!! I know a real nice b&b in western CO(seperate rooms, of course!)
Otherwise I am pretty good and in reasonable health, and even behaving myself!!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: olddude
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 12:24 PM

oops
sorry that was Louie
lol

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: olddude
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 12:23 PM

Well from one of the recent threads he was chasing school teachers for sex !! LOL

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: ClaireBear
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 11:31 AM

Micca is in my dreams -- at least he was the other night, when I dreamed he and I took off in my Mini for a long weekend road trip from California to Colorado to visit with Katlaughing.

C

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Bill D
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 10:32 AM

Micca is making smart remarks on my pig thread.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 08:48 AM

LOL Megan, you don't scare me.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Megan L
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 08:30 AM

And YES I am a grumpy auld wife the day so nae messin or ye'll get yer hied in yer hauns an yer bits tae play wie.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Megan L
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 08:21 AM

MacKenzie isny the only wan talk aboot wee yellow gods

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 08:19 AM

Haven't seen the old guy here recently and I know how much MacKenzie loves to see this thread at the top so...WHERE'S MICCA???????

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Tinker
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 06:53 PM

And did he get written orders allowing him the "one" glass of wine he desired.... I was clear he would nver be served without one...

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Fortunato
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 05:22 PM

well, well. did they patch him up then?

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 02:25 PM

WHOO WHOO!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 01:57 PM

HOME!!!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 11:26 AM

Brother, Where Art Thou?

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: curmudgeon
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 10:51 AM

It's Friday afternoon in London. Micca, where art thou?

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 07:57 PM

Home tomorrow, he says. We'll see.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 03:39 PM

BTW, we have concluded that the Blimey Blonde was the culprit.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 03:38 PM

Well...where is he? Home yet or still malingering?

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: ranger1
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 05:06 PM

The only thing I walked out of that cafe with was wine, bags and bags of it. As to what the three limeys picked up, I have no idea. And could we please be careful about accusing me of theft on a public forum, even if it's in fun? I do work for a governmental organization, after all.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 08:49 AM

Meantime, I am off to SMCC to return the stolen loot and hope that this kid isn't waiting with the cops.

You guys are very high maintenance.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 02:57 AM

So, Tami, if you are going to take up kleping, at least you are kleping good stuff!!! how did you get your hands on somones laptop?.... Oh never mind the explaination would only turn a somewhat funny leg pull opportunity into something dull....BTW there are some new pix of Wugsie on the Pix of Puddytats thread!!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: ranger1
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 12:15 AM

Sigh. That's it. Blame it on the kid. Who took the gnome off your hands for an evening? Hmm? Why, I think it was the one being unjustly accused of laptop theft! Methinks there will soon be more glow-in-the-dark religious statuary appearing in South Portland in the near future!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Tinker
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 11:54 PM

I'm sure there is a perfectly good explanation.... cause it's Tami !

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 08:24 PM

UPDATE:
The thief is...


TAMI!

And she is not going to forget this one! Park Ranger goody two shoes my butt!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 08:07 PM

He's probably keeping her garment. Our Micca has taken up kleptomania. The laptop left in my living room belongs to a local folk fiddler who had it STOLEN from him at the bus station.


ARGHHHHH!

Apparently, I have to add a new house rule - NO STEALING!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 05:07 PM

Glad to hear you made it home! I hope the weather is better there than here!


(singing with my daughter was one of MY highlights, too!)

Allison

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: jacqui.c
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 01:18 PM

And the mystery blonde wants to know what he's done with the item of her apparel that I sent back with him for delivery.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 01:10 PM

I called the Wandering One last night to see if the abandoned laptop was his. It's not. He and the moggie are warm(er) and happy to share a chair.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 11:16 AM

Glad your safely home. Jan called after you left for the bus. So make sure you call her back.

When will we see you again, Michaelene?

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 11:12 AM

Good to know you made it home, safe and sound. How's the moggie?

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 04:27 AM

Jacqui, we were right, that bus that I got on left Portland an hour before my usual time but only gave me an extra 10 mins at Logan!! the weather on the journey down was awful!! snow turning to nasty cold rain by the time we reached Boston. Flight was on time and OK and the temperature here in London is probably about 1 or 2 degrees C (about 34-36 F) (official forecast says max 5C min 0C)but it feels colder than So. Portland, figure that!
My thanks to all the Maineacs and New Hantsers that made this a really good trip!! with lots of good singing and good friends,It was especially good to hear Animaterra and maggie sing together!! so its back to that Nasty little 4 letter word ending in K.....Work.
My thanks again to all who made me welcome (whose price is above Rubys!! and we all know how expensive she is!!)

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: jacqui.c
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 03:16 PM

We got Micca to the bus station in the snow in time to catch the 11.30 bus.

He'll have a bit of a wait at Logan, but that's better than catching a hold up on the journey down and missing his flight!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 02:23 PM

A mutual friend??? The mysterious blonde?
heh heh

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 01:27 PM

MiccaDear, just to let you know that I've had the OK for us to visit our mutual friend. Let me know some possible dates on your return & we'll compare diaries. Meanwhile have fun & give those Mainieacs a hug from me, I feel as if I know 'em *grin*

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 07:13 AM

Lovely to chat with you last eve, m'dear- safe journeys (nice weather we're sending you off with!)

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 06 Jan 09 - 11:44 PM

Well, Tonight I went to The Irish Pub Here in Portland Maine and joined Jasons team to participate in the Pub Quiz. and WE WON!!!!!! ateam effort but it feels GOOD!!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Jan 09 - 07:29 PM

Mygawd, they all just flock to squire (what's the female equivalent of that?) him around, don't they!**BG**

Hope you had fun, dears!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 06 Jan 09 - 08:48 AM

Mary, you do NOT want a "Tea-deprived" Micca Roaming the countryside!!!, I thank you for going out of your way to "keep the inner beast "soothed, I can manage happily with coffee during the day but first thing in the morning? NO!!!
Anyway todaythe plan is I am heading for Freeport Maine (home of LL Bean) with Tami and then who knows?

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Jan 09 - 07:53 AM

Then to add insult to injury, after sleeping away the day he sends me a frantic message that he is OUT OF TEA!
SIGH
I mumbled "Let him eat cake." and picked up some Lipton's, the only brand the local deli carries.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 05 Jan 09 - 02:46 PM

Oh Dear, on Marys S list again, any room in that celler? here are just a few some Photos here

so you can get an idea of the terrible things I have to do to keep you lot amused!,a hard life but someone has to do it!!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: JedMarum
Date: 05 Jan 09 - 02:28 PM

Hola Micca - Que Pasa?

Todavía utilizo la bolsa de cuero que usted me dio en Maryland en el "Getaway" acontecimiento.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 Jan 09 - 09:55 AM

Carole is fun to have around...always up and always ready to party, shop, eat, or do whatever anyone suggests. She is always welcome back to Maine. And I expect she is always welcome back to the Press Room.

Micca is on my S List. I had to be up by 6AM to go to work. He wished me a good morning and crawled back into the warm bed. Bastard!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: jacqui.c
Date: 05 Jan 09 - 08:55 AM

OK, now I'll tell.

The Mystery Blonde was my friend Carole, one of the co-founders and present organiser of the latest reincarnation of the Hertford Folk Club. She came back with me from the UK to spend New Year in Maine.

I have known Carole for nearly ten years, but it was only recently that I discovered that, not only is she able to play the guitar, but that she has a lovely singing voice. Now, I know she prefers not to use either talent at the moment as she considers that neither her voice nor her playing are good enough for public consumption but, over here, she had no choice but to sing and play, me being somewhat bossy, and her contributions to the mix were very well received.

She and Micca really hit it off, finding that they had a lot in common, and have exchanged phone numbers and email addresses with the aim of getting together when both are back in the UK. Carole has never been to Sharps and Micca has offered to remedy that before too long. Micca may make an appearance in Hertford too.

Carole went back home yesterday hopefully having enjoyed her stay in Maine, even though she doesn't 'do' cold or snow. I know that the people here would be quite happy to see her again, should she choose to make a return visit.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 03 Jan 09 - 05:04 PM

I was so sorry to leave the Press Room so soon but it was SO GOOD to see Micca, Linn, Tom, Mary, Jacqui and so many other good singers and instrumentalists! I had a nice chat with the Mysterious Blonde, and cherished my daughter's willingness to humor her mom by singing "Griselda" with me!