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

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 02:56 PM

I'm hoping that, by the time I go back, that flights will be back on schedule. My son tells me that right now no passengers are being allowed into the terminals at Heathrow unless they have booked in on line, thus being told that their flights will be tasking off. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, anyway.

Today I went to visit Leadfinger's mum, Mary. She will be 95 on Christmas Eve and isn't very mobile after a fall a while back. She is an amazing lady, still cheerful in spite of being housebound and in some pain from sciatica. I try to visit with her whenever I'm here - she always makes me laugh. If you have any spare good thoughts it would be nice to send them her way right now.

I wish that I had taken a camera with me today. We had freezing fog and temperatures below freezing and all the trees were white with frost. Against a grey sky the tracery of the branches and twigs was beautiful. Camera will stay in my bag from now on.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 09:18 AM

People who have had their flights cancelled, are beingn quoted 25th and 26th as the earliest re-booking dates, to the US. Don't know how things stand with pre existing booked flights. I assume they go on schedule, if the conditions allow.
Some guy on the radio this morning said he couldn't get near the check-in desk, because of all the people off cancelled flights blocking the place up.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 08:19 AM

BBC news shows really heavy snow, closed airports, etc. Will we see you before the New Year? Or will you be grounded literally?
SINS,

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Ebbie
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 01:12 AM

To ze top.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 05:28 AM

Cats - no - fluffy pink and white don't sound familiar. Have you checked with Micca? :0)

Gainsborough turned out to be quite an adventure - my car refused to start afterward, even with the use of jumpleads. Luckily Mike and Sue were able to offer me a bed for the night and got me back to the car the next morning, when it started without any problem! It's due to be checked over at the garage on Tuesday and, in the meantime, I'm grounded insofar as distance travel is concerned (my 'mother' has decided that it would not be sensible). That means that I will not be able to visit with a couple of friends I had been hoping to catch up with, but I suppose it's sensible.

I spent a good day yesterday shopping for presents with Lewis - we always buy something for Mummy and Daddy - then helping him with his Space project for school and watching Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. It is good to be able to spend the time with him and that he wants my company at the advanced age of ten!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 06:59 PM

I wonder if I could afford to pay him to sing on the VICTORY?

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 05:59 PM

113 on both threads now...

K

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 05:58 PM

As I posted on the Kendall-watch thread, - just hoping we can get your watch back to you for your birthday, and that it will be on board Victory!

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Cats
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 05:55 PM

Kendall - Can't promise it will be on the poop deck of the Victory but I will get Mike O'Connor to sing Carrying Nelson Home for you.

Jacqui - are you missing pink and white fluffy bedsocks?

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 02:40 PM

That Irish blessing thread got to me.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 02:39 PM

The Cap'n popped up onto the poop deck, pooped, and popped back down again!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 02:32 PM

Too early for exact dates but I want to stand on the poop deck of HMS VICTORY on my birthday, May 10th and hear someone sing Carrying Nelson Home. I tear up just thinking of it.
Sorry, I'm having a rough day.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 01:15 PM

Seamus has a new trick - he won't go out the door or back in the house without his leash on. I think he is pulling my chain as I pull his leash. Lots of pathetic worn out acting until the dogs next door came out - then he was a puppy again.
I really may have to kill him.
LOL

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 01:08 PM

It's hazardous to females, Hils, and unfair to other men.
He's enough competition without the enhancement of cured animal hides.
Ban the jacket from the UK :)

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 12:37 PM

Dates, kendall! We need dates!!! My diary is ready and waiting. Might you be around for Easter???

Is the leather jacket listed under hazardous materials for aircraft travel?

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 12:27 PM

Next spring I am coming to England.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 12:23 PM

jacqui found her way to Gainsborough Folk Club last evening. Good to see you again jacqui - bring Da Man next time, eh?

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 09:47 AM

First my wife, now my dog...touch my remote and die!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Dec 10 - 07:53 PM

The big yellow dog is here at Aunt Mary's pretending for all it's worth that he can't go up or down stairs, in or out of cars, SIGH! I may have to kill him.
Had a lovely Pot Pie with the Captain who is looking well. He too is celebrating the storm's turn to the east. We were expecting a Nor'easter.
Got a card from Sharon. Thank you! And Merry Christmas!
M

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 09:59 PM

Good to see you back among the living, Sins. Miccadarlin'...hope you now feel better than you sounded earlier today!:-)

Stay safe, well and warm, jacqui!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 07:03 PM

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Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Dec 10 - 07:05 PM

Staff bull is what they throw at some corporate meetings.

That song is "Carrying Nelson Home", Captain, and a very good one.

Wait until I tell Seamus that Jacqui has been cuddling with a Staff Bull. LOL He may need paper training again when you get back.

SINS

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 15 Dec 10 - 06:09 PM

More info about Soiree here ! I managed to catch a bit of Sue and Hector's set at Bedworth last month...

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 Dec 10 - 06:04 PM

Kendall - Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Dec 10 - 11:33 AM

Wish I could have got to Bracknell last night to see you jacqui, sounds like you had a Fab Time! But alas, the builders are in & Old Keepers is more chaotic than usual. Might have a conservatory soon *grin*

Safe journeys Honey & might see you before you venture across the pond. Keep warm & safe!!!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 15 Dec 10 - 09:23 AM

Jacqui, I believe that's Bull Mastiff. Get some rest. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Micca
Date: 15 Dec 10 - 03:43 AM

VT, would love to, but a slight problem, apart from the limp that can't make its mind up whether walking or rest is best!! the sorta 'flu that went into abeyence while I was in Cornwall came back with a vengence once I stopped moving and two hours after Jacqui dropped me at home my Temperature was over 100 and I was sweating and shivering and for the next day until now I have oscillated between that an Normal, the "intestinal fast track" has also kicked in so the Porcelain is being kept close,and a Good book available in there, even tho' I need to go shopping for essentials Maybe later today a trip out will happen, Thank Heavens for a Good Public Transport system!!!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 Dec 10 - 03:31 AM

Don't think I will be able to make it VT. I head north to Newark today and my 'parents' AKA my son and daughter have decreed that I will stay n that part of the world until Boxing Day, as they reckon that bouncing back down south would not be sensible. I have a suspicion that my car keys might go missing if I try. :0)

Seriously though, it looks as if the weather could be bad, so I'll restrict my wandering to the general area. Hoping to get to Gainsborough on Friday if all goes well.

I really enjoyed Bracknell. Given the standard of the floor singers I felt priviledged to be given a chance to sing. The guest artistes, Soiree, were well worth the visit - beautiful voices and great guitar work. They even did The Lockkeeper, as good as Kendall's version in a different way.

I'm now sitting on the couch with my son's crazy dog ( half Staff Bull, half greyhound - go figure!) cuddling in and snoring beside me.

When I've finished with the computer I've got to pack the bags and head round the M25 and A1 to Newark!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 15 Dec 10 - 02:49 AM

Hey Jacqui and Micca, any chance of you guys wandering over to Rochester Kent to the Good Intent (on John Street) Wassail Saturday 18 December or Sunday 19 December?

Starts noon thirty Saturday and runs to about dinner time and revs up again after dinner time and goes until staggering out time.

I think/hope Leadfingers is attending.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 15 Dec 10 - 02:25 AM

ClaireBear - Jacqui sang your Bee Song at Herga too, and we enjoyed joining in the chorus, thank you!

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 11:57 PM

Mention of Emmett Otter made me pull out the Christmas book box. I found the book second hand before we ever saw the Henson video. It's by Russell Hoban, with illustrations by Lillian Hoban, the team that brought us Frances (of Bread and Jam, Bedtime, etc.). click. Apparently a stage musical was written in 2008 and it shows up on YouTube.

~ Becky in Tucson, relurking now.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: KT
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 10:55 PM

Oops, sorry 'bout that Becca! The thing about that particular ear worm is the voice that goes along with it. You can't hear it (or sing it for that matter) without the voice!

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

Oh, what lovely news -- thanks, LF! And thank you, sister Jacqui!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Leadfingers
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 10:01 PM

Kendall - Jacqui was returned safely to her son's house after doing an excellent floor spot at Windlesham (The Bracknell Folk Club) .
Claire Bear's Bee Song has a few more fans !

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 08:49 PM

Could someone arrange to sing "Sing me a shanty" on the deck of VICTORY on my next birthday? What a gift that would be.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 08:46 PM

I just decided that one way or another I am going to the UK in the spring. Unless I snuff it before then.
Right now I'm in excellent health, so stand by for a ram! That's a collision, not a male sheep.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 08:00 PM

OH! a banjo player! I don't get no respect.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 04:22 PM

Kendall - you realise that Jacqui's run off tonight with a banjo player... (though admittedly he plays whistles too!)?

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 04:11 PM

Ohh... here I sit in a strange church office waiting for a tow truck after my second flat tire of the day... and I get to read all of these amazing adventures .... I want to go too.... please mum... can I go and play too....

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Becca72
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 03:15 PM

Hey, KT...thanks for the ear worm! You gotta watch out where you're pointing those things!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 02:56 PM

Jacqui - oh thanks for that link to the words! I haven't seen/heard Dead Horse since he sang in the Horologist's singaround at Wimborne festival a few years ago, but will send a PM to thank him too!

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 09:30 AM

So, let me get this right...first my wife runs off to Cornwall with some sailor, he comes back injured and all used up with some cock and bull story about falling off a chair, now she plans to run off with some musician? Be afraid sir, be very afraid.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 05:27 AM

BTW, Kitty, the parody was by Dead Horse - a couple of words were changed! You can find it Here.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 04:55 AM

I had a great time at Herga last night - interesting drive through West London there and back.

The parody was Gaudy Tree, which leaves certain words to the imagination of the audience and, to judge from the chuckles, no problem there!

It is so good to meet up with old friends again when I'm in the UK and to made to feel so welcome.

I'm probably meeting up with Sarah the Flute today to pass on some 'contraband' (don't know why Amazon wouldn't mail to her in the UK, but it gives a chance to meet another Mudcatter) and tonight Leadfingers is collecting me to go to Bracknell, another first for me.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: KT
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 11:04 PM

Okay, Kendall, you're in trouble now!

I have three words for you: messo'mama'sbarbe-
messo'mama's barbe-
messo'mama'sbarbeCUE!

Take that!

John, glad you like it!

Thanks, Hils! I might just have to make that happen!

Cats, THANK YOU! See PM.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 08:37 PM

It was a gift so I want to keep it even if it doesn't run.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 07:23 PM

If it is hopeless, just pack it off to me and I'll pay the cost.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 06:24 PM

Very pleased to report that Jacqui came and sang 3 songs at Herga (even if/ especially as one was a parody that should have had her marching down to the cellar ...).

And I now have custody of Kendall's watch, but that's probably for the Kendall-watch thread!

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 05:31 PM

KT, we want you here!!!!

Jacqui, glad you're back safe from those furrin parts, knew you'd have a fab time with Cats!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: KT
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 04:18 PM

Kendall, this is the first morning in three that I have awakened without that song in my head, thankyouverymuchindeed.
Jacqui, your adventures sound like SO much fun! I wanna go there!