Where is Micca?????

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 07:05 AM

That's right Micca you go to Maine, I'll go to Alaska.
Maine can have it's pet Brit, and Alaska can have a pet Scot.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: KT
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 09:07 AM

Well, Mary, I didn't promise warmth. Those swimmers are dry land. Ask Micca.

It HAS been very cold, though, single digits, but it's looking like a heat wave now.....23 degrees, but oh, that wind is cold...... It's looking like there's quite a storm heading your way - better find some snow shoes for your guest!
Now, you must consider sharing your Brit. You've already got a few good ones! But it'd be grand to have that Scot, too!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 10:03 AM

Giok, Hate to say the obvious but" Been there, done that, got the T shirt" and very lovely it is too, with KT, Ebbie, Terry and Sal, you would feel very at home as the climate was very much like the North of Scotland (except I understand it gets a bit colder in the winter, a bit more like the top of Cairngorm) but the company (like in Maine) is of the very best!! and they even have VERY GOOD Beer!!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 10:31 AM

To say nothing of the wine in Western Colorado...?:->

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 10:41 AM

I want a picture of the topless Giok participating in dryland synchronized swimming. LOL

I forgot it's KT and Ebbie. Of course, I'll share as long as you send him back in one piece. Kat can have a nibble too. Someone will have to explain it all to Carole (the blonde). We'll leave that to Jacqui.
M

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: ranger1
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 06:10 PM

KT, I love you, but he is OUR gnome. I am willing to share Giok with you, though

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 06:41 PM

You don't hate to say it at all Micca.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 05:27 AM

I am sitting in the living room of a Mudcatter looking out on the garden through the French windows at 3 squirells raiding the bird feeders and posing every now and then for a "Photo opportunity" like seasoned Politicians during elections. the birdlife is wonderful goldfinches and enough tits to keep even Squeaky happy!!! a couple of Collared Doves popped in and a pair of magpies,and robins and a Nuthatch so Greetings and a Happy (insert Festival/celebration of choice here) Christmas to all our Readers

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 06:40 AM

Same to you, and Richard and Hils too.
I love their garden.

XG

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 12:16 PM

Final preparations for Micca's arrival are under way. Just spoke with Jacqui. She is warm and fuzzy with her family but "missing the Old Bugger".

See you soon, Micca!
Merry Christmas.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Tinker
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 01:15 PM

Merry Christmas Micca !!
Julienne just found all of your Church St shopping in a bag in her room. I'll post it tommorrow.

Well, maybe the lapis will wait til Getaway ??? Very pretty...

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: MMario
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 02:34 PM

The night after Christmas grows rapidly nigh
No sliegh full of toys swoops through the skies
But Customer Service and "returns or exchange"
are gearing up swiftly for post christmas changes.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 04:13 PM

Well done, MMario!!

Merry Christmas/Etc., Miccadarlin'!

luvyaktkat

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 11:05 AM

Well, I have done the "on-line check-in", I am now awaiting my "cat sitter" to arrive to get Keys so that Morgana The Flatulent also known as Little Wugsie has a comfortable time while I am Freezing my butt off in Maine ( I am still trying to work out how I agreed to exchange the freezing wet cold of London for the sub-zero temperatures of Maine)all I can do is plead" it seemed like a good idea at the time")!!!
After the journey home from "Old Keepers" yesterday after a splendid Christmas , Thank you Hils and Richard which included a 45 minute queuing in the open in freezing temps. with a 25-30 mph wind to add to the chill factor, and If that was the Gatwick Express I would hate to travel on the Slow, non-Express, transport I don't think I can be surprised by any travelling problem,, still see you Maineacs tomorrow sometime if all goes according to plan.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Charmion
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 11:38 AM

A major hiccup has manifested itself in Ottawa, and Edmund and I will probably NOT be able to make the trip this year.

Our elderly cat Perdita -- 18 and a half years old -- fell off the kitchen armchair this morning and staggered all over the floor before she could get her feet under her. This is the third time I've seen this problem, and once is happenstance, twice is circumstance, but three times is enemy action. Fortunately, the Bytown Cat Hospital is open today, and we got her in to see the vet.

Probably a potassium deficiency, said the vet, fairly common in very antique felines, but we won't know until the results of the blood tests come back from the laboratory on Tuesday. Also, we have to dose her twice a day with an appetite stimulant. Until the lab results come in, the vet will not be able to assess her as a candidate for boarding -- pilling the cat twice a day is more than I can ask of the homechecker.

On top of that, I'm still coughing badly and may not be travel-ready myself by Tuesday.

Watch and shoot ...

I'll make the cassoulet on Monday anyway, so it will be ready to go if we can come. We will keep you posted.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 11:42 AM

Will the cassoulet keep?

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Jeri
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 12:19 PM

Aw, that's too bad Charmion. I hope she's OK, and I hope she's OK quickly.

Micca, I don't know about Maine, but Toronto is pretty un-cold with giant mountains of snow melting all over and a lovely London-ish fog covering the land. Tomorrow is supposed to be even warmer and I think maybe I should have packed shorts.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 03:54 PM

Charmion,
I would never leave any of my babies alone in that condition. Poor Kitty. We are flexible here. You do what you need to do.

Micca, it is in the 30s and the snow is melting. Stop whining.
SINS

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 03:59 PM

It's your own fault Mary

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 06:01 PM

This blonde is off to other places for New Years too... and I have no intention of remaining sober!

LTS

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 06:11 PM

Attagal

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 06:24 PM

Mary, I will pay the five Dollars when I arrive!!!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: kendall
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 03:45 PM

Sub Zero? not here, it's 50 degrees.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Tinker
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 05:30 PM

65 F here in balmy Jersey.....

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Ebbie
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 06:43 PM

An official 12 F with gusty winds in brisk Juneau. Come home, Micca.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 08:42 PM

Well, it's only 15F here and the official thingie says it "feels like 3F!" And, we've got vineyards with cozy tasting rooms, remember?:-;

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Barry Finn
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 08:45 PM

Had to wear a long sleeved shirt today, dam & I thought summer was about to start.
Where are you now Micca & when will you be in Maine,


for the 45 degree drop in the temp?


Barry

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 09:10 PM

He's here!
Alice is thrilled.
SINS

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Tinker
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 09:13 PM

Just in time for the temperature to start dropping.....

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 09:13 PM

HMMMMM
He not only shows up with the blonde but some woman keeps calling from London demanding to know if I am the "woman in Maine" he is living with.
What the hell...

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: GUEST,KT
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 03:08 AM

How about "wind chill to 20 below."    Just for you Micca.   
KT

tinker, 65 ???!!!!!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 08:08 AM

Wore my light jacket to work today. Never saw Micca this AM. Snuggled in and asleep I suspect. Poor Alice is desperate to get into his room.
LOL

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 08:11 AM

Never thought I'd hear that said

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Tinker
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 09:03 AM

Yes, yesterday hit record highs -- while today will be 20 degrees cooler and nearly that again over the next two days. The wild swings are playing havoc with my kids health....

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 09:29 AM

Mary, I was awake at 5.45 but didnt feelready to face a "Pre-coffee Mary" I got up at about 7.30 and I am now off to sample the "New" T J Hookers aka 3 brothers They claim to be able to make Bacon Butties!!! so More later, Tink If you are about today Give me a call, Maybe over this side I wont keep missing you!!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 09:45 AM

Oh and Mary, Dont worry about Freddie opening that door anymore! It is solved

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 09:52 AM

?????????????????????????????????

Did you hurt my kitty?
Or as Mrs. Slocum would say...nevermind.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 10:46 AM

No, I did no damage to your kitty, As if I would!!
No, I have this little squad of nuns and penguins that hold the door shut!!!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: MMario
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 10:48 AM

Mrs. Slocum wasn't particularly known for saying that...It was Roseann Roseannadanna that was famed for saying "nevermind"

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 10:59 AM

Mrs. Slocum would have asked if Micca had hurt her Pussy.
I was ttrying to avoid asking that, Leo.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 12:03 PM

I can't imagine him every doing such a thing, anyway, Sins!**bg**

Micca, if you try to call, our Vonage isn't working in a consistent manner, i.e. not for shite! I have a cellphone being delivered on Wed. SAME number as the home phone, no problem. You can try the home phone, but just in case you won't think I am being a snob for not answering. It's supposed to forward to my pre-pay cell, but who knows. My Rog says he thinks the cable company is sabotaging Vonage. I don't care...that's not MY fight, so we are dumping them!**bg** Glad you are there, safe and sound.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 01:23 PM

Bad news - Edmund and Charmion can't make the drive. Actually Charmion can't. Bronchitis. Given the last two months I aam grateful she is keeping her distance. But they will be missed.

Meantime, Micca hit Three Brothers only to discover that they are having a new gas line attached - no breakfast.

One more disappointment and he and the blonde will be on their way back to the UK.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Barry Finn
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 02:28 PM

Will we be seeing you at the Press Room on Friday Micca?

Barry

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 04:43 PM

Barry I hope so, I am looking at the logistics as we speak, possibly train to Dover, getting back might be a bit "hilarious" but if it is AT ALL possible I will be there!!

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 09:22 PM

If he's very well behaved this week I might be prepared to drive down to the Press Room on Friday.

We'll see........................

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 09:30 PM

Does thast mean I have to entertain the blonde? Or will she come along? I have Friday off and plan on going down too. If I get some sleep...

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 09:31 PM

OOPS THat was me - SINS- above. GUEST on my own computer.

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Barry Finn
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 12:14 AM

Bring the blonde, leave entertaining her to the rest of us.

Barry

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Micca
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 07:10 AM

Barry, .....and the Horse.....

Subject: RE: Where is Micca?????
From: Fortunato
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 07:32 AM

What blond? Micca have you taken to wearing wigs and playing dressup?