BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Dec 10 - 04:09 PM

The Limey has landed. It was so good to sleep in my own bed last night and to get lots of hugs from the Cap'n.

The flight problems of the last few days actually had a silver lining for me. I got bumped up to Upper Class - the plane was FULL and I think my seat went to someone who couldn't fly the day before. Champagne before takeoff, good Chardonnay while in the air, food served on china plates and even a foot rest and a duvet that allowed me to nap part of the way back. Now I need a lottery win so that I can fly that way every time.

Unlike Heathrow, where it takes forever to get through passport control and baggage the time form touchdown to exiting the airport was about 30 minutes and that meant that I caught an earlier bus than expected and got me home earlier.

I loved my time in the UK. I have two wonderful kids, both of whom have lovely partners and it is a joy to spend time with my grandbabies. It is nice, however, to get back home after a while.

Next week we're away for a couple of weeks, heading for Florida but taking in visits with various friends on the way there and back.

Right now I have to start looking at air fares for a Spring break to the UK for the Cap'n and me. I WILL prise the remote out of his hand and get him on the plane!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: ClaireBear
Date: 29 Dec 10 - 02:51 PM

BOGOF = "Buy one get one free" in UK English. Sounds a lot like "Bug off/Sod off" though, doesn't it? Don't worry, Kendall, you are loved.

It is usually abbreviated as BOGO in U.S. English. Sounds like a certain possum.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 29 Dec 10 - 02:43 PM

?????

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Dec 10 - 12:19 PM

BOGOF

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 29 Dec 10 - 11:45 AM

Next spring you get two for one.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Dec 10 - 05:38 AM

So glad Jacqui managed to get home safely, we were worried what with all the flight cancellations. Glad you're back together again & thanks for lending her to us!!!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 10:43 PM

Ah, if humans could purr, I'll bet you'd be a'rumble:-)

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 10:41 PM

She is now basking in the luxury of her bed with a cup of tea and a book. She will be asleep within 10 minutes I bet.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 09:57 PM

Oh good! We weren't sure if she'd be able to land in Boston.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: maeve
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 07:46 PM

Welcome (nearly) home, Jacqui. Cheering on your behalf, Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 07:32 PM

And now for a rousing chorus of
"Rolling home
Rolling home across the sea
Rolling home to old New England
Rolling home dear land to thee."

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: artbrooks
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 07:15 PM

Glad to hear it!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 07:14 PM

Simple I was feeling sappy.

Jacqui just called me; shes on the coach headed for Portland.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: ClaireBear
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 03:54 PM

Leaving a slightly anticipatory "Welcome home!!!" for my dear friend Jacqui.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Becca72
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 03:53 PM

LOL, John. You don't want to know where she's going to put that broomstick because of that comment...

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 03:53 PM

And since when do you quote sappy Brenda Lee rock lyrics? You haven't been into the scotch, have you?

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 03:52 PM

So how's Seamus, Captain?

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Micca
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 03:46 PM

Checked flight info this morning, then called Jacqui, she was already at Heathrow and everything was at "Go" for a 14.40 takeoff, so she should be close to Boston Logan soon.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 02:47 PM

The broomstick has been freshly overhauled :)

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Becca72
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 02:15 PM

Dearest wicked step mummy, are you going to be able to make it back home today??

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 02:10 PM

Kendall, you are a lovely old romantic softie. And Jacqui so nice and thoughtful You two must be perfect match.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 01:23 PM

I think Jacqui should be reappearing in Maine, soon...?

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 08:47 AM

...all alone am I ever since your goodby, all alone with just the beat of my heart; people all around but I don't hear a sound, just the lonely beating of my heart...sniff.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 04:57 AM

Glad you got there Micca - I was a bit concerned about whether you would make it. Being alone for Christmas isn't fun!

Kat - I'll sort our Mary out when I get back home. Lots of chicken soup may help.

We've just opened presents - Lewis got very spoiled (again), but we all got some nice goodies. We're having a quiet day, just the four of us, and I'll be phoning Kendall and Mary later for a chat.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Micca
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 04:20 AM

Well, I made it to Hils and Richards after a bit of a Saga journey that involved a power failure on the signillang on the raiway, which meant being dumped uncermoniously off the train at Raynes Park ,( sheesh, Raynes Park, a bit like being dumped off at Dover on the Downeaster) and had to wait for a train , Freezing cold and damp , of course,( supplied free of charge by your friendly Rail company) I finally arrived about 2 hours late. But are we downhearted? No!!Hell No!! we are where we shold be with Good Friends whose value is above Rubies and comfortable ensconced in Hils Living room picture window watching the birds, (Robins, Blackbirds Gold Finches, Squirrels,and more Tits than the Folies Bergere) drinking Good Coffee and relaxing,
Happy Christmas everyone
Micca , News at Ten, Leatherhead

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: KT
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 01:32 AM

Hello, Micca......I'm waiting.......And I want to know what you did during the lunar eclipse. Sal and I took you with us down to the ocean.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 09:29 PM

{{{{{SINS}}}}}

I missed his call and he didn't have my mobile number with him, so I figured he'd made it out to MGAS. That's good to know. I didn't like the idea of him sitting there in the cold, alone for Christmas. Good to know Jacqui is all toasty, too.

Now, Marigold, what are we gonna do for you?! Heal up, woman!:-)

luvya'llkat

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 09:23 PM

Spoke with both Jacqui and Micca today. She is well and celebrating Christmas with Sharon, Steve and Lewis. Micca is less than well (we did a chorus of We Three Kings in harmonic coughs) but happily celebrating the day with Hils and Richard.
I am miserable. F#@$#in cough won't quit. Grumble. My whole office sounds like a TB ward. No infection or fever just a persistent nasty cough.
At Hils' suggestion I am trying hot toddies. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 08:05 PM

Real cold? the UK aint never seen real cold, but when the gulf stream stops running you will.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 05:49 PM

Kitty - it was an intermittent fault, bought on by extreme cold. If it had not been for the kindness of Sooz and her husband I would have been in real trouble on Friday night, late.

Anyway, I think it's fixed now and only one more long drive to do to Hanworth on Sunday.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: gnu
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 02:46 PM

How much were the ear muffs, Kendall?

SINS... QUACK! QUACK!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 23 Dec 10 - 03:10 PM

I wish I had been there. Becca had the same problem and I fixed it for free.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 23 Dec 10 - 02:54 PM

Jacqui - but you drove the car back, so it is going....?

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Dec 10 - 05:38 AM

That was Micca's fault too.
He's a louche connection, if ever I met one :)

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Dec 10 - 05:30 AM

Got my car back - £75 to sort out a loose connection!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 07:29 PM

The joint is full of comics today.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 06:57 PM

I think Jeri was referring to her colonoscopy, John.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 05:19 PM

Figures

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Jeri
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 05:14 PM

Full moon, too.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 04:46 PM

The sun's down in Portland, I can always tell

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 04:19 PM

You can join him, gnu. That was pathetic.
Grumble.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: gnu
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 02:07 PM

Good one John!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 02:04 PM

I'll do the jokes.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 01:42 PM

MacKenzie! CELLAR!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 12:16 PM

Well it's a car, not a duck!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 11:52 AM

Jacqui, I got our car back, all fixed and no bill.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 05:41 AM

Chance - Micca's in East London, a bit further south than where I am. Hopefully he's snug and warm at home, although I think he will have to brave the weather in a couple of days time to head for Christmas with MGAS.

Right now I'm staying warm and cosy - being chauffered around when I need to go out as my car is now at the garage being checked out.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Fortunato
Date: 21 Dec 10 - 03:54 PM

Where's the Micca, then, can he see over the drifts?

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Dec 10 - 11:30 AM

Weather forcasts are saying more snow tonight for the Midlands. Keep safe & warm jacqui!!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 04:16 PM

First thing My Old Mum said when I phoned this evening was " What a Wonderful afternoon" - She REALLY enjoyed Jacqui's visit ! Thanks Jacqui !!