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

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: gnu
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 02:21 PM

oooh... piccies! Yes please.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 02:11 PM

I'm back in Hanworth, having taken Micca back to East London. Been fed a lovely meal by my son's fiance and am just going to set out for Herga.

Cornwall was lovely, as usual, but made even better by the hospitality we received during our stay.

Cats was the best hostess you could wish for and arranged for our days and nights to be filled with all sort of great activities. We had some outstanding meals and superb service from the various eating places we found.

Meeting Hawker on Friday and Mike and Tina O'Connor on Saturday was a real treat, Cats's friend Dee was a real hoot - a very funny lady. Being taken round the witchcraft museum by someone who really knew the exhibits was a real priviledge.

So much was packed into a few days, but it was great fun.

I've got a quiet day tomorrow - going out with Leadfingers tomorrow night to Bracknell - then it's up to Newark on Wednesday.

I'll try and put the few pictures I've taken on flickr tomorrow.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 01:43 PM

John, you have to get out on the limb; that's where the fruit is!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 12:51 PM

Thanks Becca, but it wants me to download an application, which worries me somewhat.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Becca72
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 12:38 PM

sorry, that should be watchforfreeonline.com

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Becca72
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 12:37 PM

John,
According to one entry in Youtube you can go to www.watchforfreeonly.com and find Emmet Otter in its entirety.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 12:31 PM

Every morning since I was a boy when I awake there is always a song or tune running through my head. This time it was:

...pretty girls dancing to jug band music and a mess of Mama's barbecue.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Becca72
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 09:00 AM

LOL, KT!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Cats
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 05:58 AM

Have to explain that the rest of the 'mostly' Micca was drinking was Hicks 125% Rum with a splash of shrub! Needless to say we sang all the way back in the car... I'm glad, glad, very, very glad.....

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 05:45 AM

Howdy Micca, how'd ya come ta hurt yer laig?

I didn't come ta hurt ma leg, I came ta hear the carols.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Micca
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 03:02 AM

We are packing up etc. for the journey home after our (brief) sojourn in Cornwall, with many grateful thanks to our hostess and the lovely company we have enjoyed here.
Last night we went to Padstow for the Carols (They have their own versions like Sheffield!!) and Jacqui joined them in their trip around singing. Due to my bruised leg (suffics to say I fell over on my left side and it is a bit bruised) I stayed in a warm pub and drank coffee mostly. but I did hear some of the singing first,
Now its London and home.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 08:27 AM

Only available in Region 1 {US} format. We're Region 2 here

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 07:54 AM

Get the DVD and see the whole thing. It's one of my very favorites.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 06:17 AM

That's my first meeting with Emmet Otter, and it's great fun. Thanks KT.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Cats
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 04:10 AM

I'll see what I can do, KT. We will be with him tonight at Padstow for the Carols so I'll ring him and see if he can bring one over. No promises though.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: KT
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 01:14 AM

Mike O'Connor!! Splendid! See if you can get ahold of another of those CDs for your pal, KT! That man can write! I hope he sang the Best of Autumn for you!

Kendall, long live Emmett Otter! I had a very funny dream last night which had me laughing so hard (out loud) that I woke myself up! In the dream, Amos had a gig somewhere and a bunch of us were there to hear him. He opened the set with something from that movie! I think it was this one

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

Let me just clear something up, before some of you lot get overheated, Oliver is one of Cats' Moggies, and is not AT ALL my kind of pussy!!!
I was both astonished and delighted by Mr O'Connor and Tina, he has written several songs I had heard and the after (and during) Dinner conversation was sparkling and wide ranging, He sang some songs for us and we sang a few also and it was just the kind of evening you would hope for , Good Food (Roast Beef and the trimmings) Good wine(Vintage Cava, with blackberry liquer to make Kir Royale, Rioja)Followed by the nearest Jacqui could get to Key Lime pie,(she had to settle for a lemon and ordinary lime mix)but it Worked.
The whole trip has been wonderful, full of friendship and friends, some of whom we have only just met! Interesting places full of interesting things

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 08:46 PM

Well, at least I got to talk to him. sniff

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 08:42 PM

We just spent a magical evening in the company of Cat's friend Dee and Mike and Tina O'Connor. Cats provided a wonderful meal, Micca put in superb wine and the company was just terrific.

Turns out that Dee and I lived in the same area at various times in our lives so we had a lot to talk about.

Mike sang Nelson for us, together with a couple of other songs and told us where he got the inspiration for some of his work. I am now the proud owner of a CD of his songs and a song book. Absolute heaven - the man is still a folk hero to me.

Sleep now and a busy day tomorrow.

Night all.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Cats
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 08:29 PM

Sinsull, If I get a chance I'll get a pic of Oliver then you will see the attraction!

Narrow Lanes!! They weren't narrow, they'm be dual carriageways... two strips of tarmac with grass down the middle. You can get a car down so what's the problem... OK so you didn't meet the milk tanker or the odd tractor but makes it easy to back up. Anyway it helps to keep the sides of the car clean, the grass on the banks rub the dirt off.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Leadfingers
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 08:10 PM

Wont be at Herga - Tunes at Seven Stars = Possibly Windlesham on Tuesday !

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 06:52 PM

Jacqui - if you get to Herga on Monday, I not only can pick up the Captain's Elgin watch, but can also give you a CD to replace the one you passed on to Maeve and Truelove...

Hope you've had a great time with Mike O'Connor (and Tina).

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 02:07 PM

Captain, you won't see me until the sniffles pass. Two weeks of coughing and making gross noises. Trust me - you don't want it.
But how is my puppy?
And who is this Oliver that Micca has taken to his bed?
Jacqui, did the shiny things dance, sing, ring or make any noise? Hard to believe you passed them up.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: gnu
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 01:46 PM

Kendall... "I'm stuck here with a very depressed dog and my own cooking."

Feed Seamus some dog food if yer cookin is that bad.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 01:00 PM

Kendall, should I feel sorry for you? I know what a good cook you are. Female company two evenings running isn't bad either - probably time you had a rest. :0)

A few photos to follow Chance, once we download them from Micca's camera.

Terry - I'll be back in London on Monday - hoping to get to Herga that evening, then up to Newark on Wednesday for a few days. Somewhere along the line I must meet up with Sarah The Flute and pass on her goodies. Too much fun, not enough time.

We spent the day getting lost in Callington and then took a drive out to Looe, where Micca picked up some blackberry liqueur and took a few photos. Came back down a one way lane that was JUST wide enough for the car and then down lots a windy little roads, uphill and down, most of the way back to Cats's house. It is certainly interesting driving the roads down here!

Tonight Cats has friends coming to join us for dinner, including a man I have wanted to meet for a while, Mike O'Connor. Should be a good evening.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 08:28 AM

BAWWW! Sure, rub it in! I'm stuck here with a very depressed dog and my own cooking. Where are all my women friends now that I need them?

Becca came for dinner last night; we watched a DVD titled "Emmit Otter's Jug Band Christmas", as we have every Christmas since she was a little girl.
I feel sorry for anyone who has never met my little girl.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Fortunato
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 08:20 AM

Sounds like a great trip so far. I'm glad the gang is having such a good time.

Keep the travelogue coming, and pictures would be great.

best,
chance

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 06:33 AM

LOL Kendall!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Leadfingers
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 06:15 AM

Cats local Pub is certainly a good place for a nosh ! Glad you are having fun - And when are you back in London area Jacqui ?

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 05:45 AM

Saturday morning and we all slept late after staying up late to watch the folk programmes on BBC4.

Yesterday was great - the Witchcraft Museum was fascinating, particularly being taken round by three people who really knew their stuff. We found a couple of little shops with bright shiny stuff that was really nice to look at, although nothing really jumped out and said 'buy me'. Spending the afternoon with Lucy (Hawker) in her cottage that is almost as old as Cats's house, was a real treat. Time passed very quickly, there seemed to be so much to talk about. We came back through the country lanes in the dark - glad I wasn't driving - to a wonderful meal and an evening of entertaining television.

We've eaten out twice, both times in lovely old pubs, and been served amazingly good food on both occasions. The evening meal on Thursday was beyond any expectation - all local grown food and wonderfully fresh. Heaven!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 05:18 AM

Sounds wonderful!!!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Micca
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 03:01 AM

We had a Fantastic day yesterday!!
We dined the previous evening at the local pub near Cats'place it involved a firstrate main course followed by a most unusual Creme Brúlee made with Sloe Whiskey and Honey!!! which was light, subtle and satisfying without being sweet and sickly. Then after a "crossing of the Car park" that was like an ice rink we came back here.
This morning friends of Cats came and we all went to Boscastle!! that looked so familiar after all the footage I had seen of the floods. and the Witchcraft Museum (which is closed for the winter) was opened for just us to get a Personally guided tour! this included the Library (not usually open to casual Visitors) and some good conversation, which continued in the Pub for lunch ( aREAL Cornish pub with beams and an open fire and locally produced food.
Then off to visit Hawker in her home and an afternoon of good conversation (as the only male present I did a LOT of listening) and all the while we were there a black cat slept on a cushion as if carved out of coal!! Then back to a relaxed evening of dinner then Folk on BBC 4 and a good nights sleep!!

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

In Bed with Oliver.......that would account for the limp! LOL

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: gnu
Date: 10 Dec 10 - 03:49 PM

John... India? I did not know that. Didn't know about Japan either. Interesting.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Cats
Date: 10 Dec 10 - 02:05 PM

I hear that Micca spent last night in bed with Oliver.......

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 10 Dec 10 - 01:40 PM

Backwoodsman, I know. First time I visited England I was thrilled to be able to drive at 70 mph on the wrong side of the road.

Actually, the PROPER side of the road is whatever side most others are driving on.

An old man was on the Maine turnpike when his daughter called him on his cell phone. She told him to be careful because the news report just said there was a crazy old fool going the wrong way on the turnpike. He said to her "What do you mean, A crazy fool? there are hundreds of them"!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 10 Dec 10 - 09:32 AM

Cyprus is drive-on-the-left, John. Not sure abvout Malta.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 10 Dec 10 - 09:22 AM

And Ireland.

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

Australia, Malta (or do I mean Cyprus?), New Zealand, India, Japan etc etc.

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 10 Dec 10 - 08:50 AM

It wuz a leg-pull, Kendall! :-) :-)

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 10 Dec 10 - 08:39 AM

So, every other country in the world where they drive on the RIGHT are wrong?

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 10 Dec 10 - 04:36 AM

It's impossible to get lost in the UK - it's too small, and there are squillions of signs. And we drive on the correct side of the road.   :-) :-)

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: KT
Date: 10 Dec 10 - 12:17 AM

I got lost in the UK too, right after Micca gave us directions!!!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 09 Dec 10 - 04:48 PM

Sure, that's easy for you to say, your wife didn't run off with some sailor!

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Joe Offer
Date: 09 Dec 10 - 02:17 PM

I got lost in the UK with Micca once, and it was a delightful experience. I'd do it again, in a heartbeat.
Have a great trip!
-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 09 Dec 10 - 02:17 PM

Have they got to Watford Gap yet?

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: kendall
Date: 09 Dec 10 - 02:09 PM

Guys is plural, yes?

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Bill D
Date: 09 Dec 10 - 12:45 PM

*begin pedantic interjection*

" How many guys would allow their wives to go off on such a trip with another guy?"

More than one wife? hmmm...

*end pedanic interjection*

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: Cats
Date: 09 Dec 10 - 12:42 PM

Last seen on Bodmin Moor

Subject: RE: BS: jacqui.c & Micca getting lost in the UK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Dec 10 - 12:27 PM

I'm glad, glad, very very glad,
I'm glad he's not navigator!