BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?

Subject: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 02:31 PM

This is absolutley nothing to do with music. I have fallen in love witha a victorian cape that is made by Casco Bay Wool in Maine. It is going to be really expensive and will have to be shipped over to the UK and will be my Christmas present. Does anyone out there live in Maine and know the company? Are they as good as they look and as good as their website says? Also can anyone help on sizes? I am only 5 foot tall but a size 2x. According to their sizes I need an extra long but that is for people whoi are over 5 foot 6 and up to 6 foot tall. Is the regular likely to fit? Can anyone help?

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: artbrooks
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 02:52 PM

There are a number of Mainiacs who are here regularly - at least one seems to cross the pond with some regularity.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 03:12 PM

I live in Maine but am unfamiliar with the company...Do you have their website and I'll check it out? I may be able to offer advise on US sizes, too...

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: maeve
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 03:22 PM

Casco Bay Woolworks

There you go, Becca.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 03:24 PM

Thank ya, dahlin'.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 03:26 PM

Oh, Jacqui. . .

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: MMario
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 03:31 PM

For those prices I'd expect them to be fully lined. I can get tailored COATS, fully lined in melton wool for less then those prices.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 03:32 PM

Cats-

Wool shops don't get any better than this one. I'm familiar with their retail outlet, 10 Moulton Street, in the old port of Portland. And I bought one of their capes for JudyB who stands slightly under 5 feet tall. I'll ask her to post more pertinent information here, or it may be more appropriate to compare notes via PM.

One of our Mudcat friends, Jacqui, travels back and forth to the UK on a farely regular basis. She might be willing to assist with delivery.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, aka "Smuggler John"

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 03:32 PM

Ok, Cats...I have looked at the website and I can tell you that this shop is located in a very well-to-do section of Portland and it does look like quality merchandise. I also noticed that they give a flat rate for international shipping of $40, which, considering most of the capes are $300+ really isn't that bad...but has been mentioned, Jacqui travels from Maine to the UK twice a year...
I would say the size really depends on how long you want this cape to be on you. If it's just a straight cape I would say judging from your height that you should be OK with a "long" as the extra length will be taken up by the 2x requirements...but it may be worth going someplace over there and trying one or two on before ordering...

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 03:36 PM

Add to my wish list: the cashmere cape in gray or dark green. Mmmmmm!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 03:44 PM

If this is the same company I'm thinking of, they've been around for quite some time (like sine I lived in York County, Maine) and have a good reputation for a high quality product,

Linn, not that far away in New Hampshire

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Sorcha
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 04:40 PM

I was very tempted to say...'No, no one at all lives in Maine'. Oh well...hee hee.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 04:48 PM

Sorcha-

I'm glad that you resisted, as do the others of the "living dead."

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Sorcha
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 04:51 PM

Thank you Charley. All donations to the Nut House are appreciated.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: maeve
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 06:18 PM

The company does have a good reputation. Do you want me to telephone them for you Cat? I don't have the gas/petrol to drive over just now, but I could call them on Saturday if you like.

Otherwise, perhaps some of our amazing Maine Shopping Experts here on Mudcat would enjoy a trip over to check on things for you.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 08:00 PM

I PM'd Cat and offered to do an in person inspection with Jacqui and Tami in tow. If we don't get thrown out...
We can also check out the outlet store to see if your cape is available on the bargain rack.
I have a line on a delivery too.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 08:15 PM

Sinsull-

Between the three of you, you should be able to determine what is the appropriate "2X" by 5-foot size. It will also be a wonderful vicarious experience because the capes are really lovely, but expensive as mentioned.

However, a live sheep is not an adequate substitute. You lurkers, needn't bother suggesting that.

The shop management tends to be friendly.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Barry Finn
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 08:27 PM

I hope the management gets out with their lives still intack with those 3 paying them a visit al at once. They'll clean the racks off in a few seconds flat & leave the floor covered with the gore of the sales crew. You'll probably be paying a healthy discout for 5 capes too instead of the 1 you ordered.

I wouldn't send those 3 women to look at asses for fear they'd bring home a russled herd of mustangs that belonged to my neighbor all newly branded.

Barry

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: artbrooks
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 08:46 PM

Ya think the store management will pay them to go away? Sounds like a good job to me. Anybody wanna go down to Freeport and pick up a jacket at Beans for me?

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 28 Dec 07 - 06:38 AM

Thank you all so very much for all your help. What amazing friends we have.
LOL

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Dec 07 - 08:02 AM

Are you kidding, Cats? A field trip involving shopping in an expensive store with Jacqui and Tami in tow? The only question is "Do we bring Seamus? Jacqui can carry her Nimbus 2000 with the tip painted white.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 28 Dec 07 - 08:13 AM

This year I had to do a 'memorial shopping trip' for a very close friend who died on the day we were meant to be doing a massive shop.... Just try to keep me away. When you are next over we'll have to go shopping together.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 28 Dec 07 - 08:58 AM

Sinsull-

It's a very small shop. I'm not sure there is room for Seamus, in addition to the three of you and maybe another regular customer or two. Be gentle!

They used to have a big sheep with a knitted sweater out in front of their old shop in the Old Port. No, it wasn't a live sheep but someone ripped it off anyway.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Dec 07 - 10:13 PM

I remember the sheep in a sweater. I thought he was weird especially on a hot day.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Barry Finn
Date: 28 Dec 07 - 11:25 PM

Remember "the sheep in a skirt" you thought being in a sweater was weird? Go ahead, take your boots & start running, backwards. O, Oh, I'm outta here.

Barry

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: gnu
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 04:32 AM

Mattie told Hattie it's the thing to do
Get yourself a filly
To pull the wool with you

Wooly Bully, Wooly Bully
Wooly Bully, Wooly Bully
Wooly Bully

You got it, you got it

I dunno... lack of sleep maybe.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 07:37 AM

Jon had an inflatable sheep for his 50th birthday but that's another story and we still have the video!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 08:49 AM

I've just found this thread on my return from the UK last night.

We can go look at the capes and I am 5'2" and size XL so can try them on and get a rough idea of which ones might suit. If the proprietors don't mind we might even be able to take photos to send so you can see for yourself.

I won't be coming to the UK for a while now, but we do have a line on a suitable courier in the next week or so if we can get it all sewn up by then.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 09:46 AM

Sinsull is also goingtotry and get down and see how they look. She also has a friend coming over in January so between us all i should get to know which one I want and in what size and colour. Cranberry or hunting green at the moment depending on how red the cranberry is. Thanks everyone.
Now if I can go shopping for anyone over here....

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: maeve
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 10:02 AM

Cats- Jacqui and Sinsull are In Cahoots; I'd guess they're planning the caper(!) together. Tami is in on it as well. Have fun, ladies!

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: gnu
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 10:55 AM

Thet are a close knit group.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: artbrooks
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 11:20 AM

Cahoots? I was sure they were in Maine...

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 11:22 AM

Careful, gnu, you'll have this thread in stitches if you continue.

Maybe Mudcat Entrepreneurs International should explore offering this shopping service to others? It sounds as if it would be really useful. I volunteer for sampling seafood and other gourmet delights from Maine.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: artbrooks
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 11:27 AM

Very true...I'll volunteer to sample fresh lobster.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 11:55 AM

Monday is set for "Shopping Day". Tami, Jacqui and several dogs have been lined up. I have had offers of other volunteers.
So Jacqui and I will try on burgundy cloaks in 2X to see how they fit and fall. Then I will choose a hunter green, Jacqui a red and Tami a blue and we will be photographed with swords in hand as the Three Musketeers.
Then Jacqui with a basket as Little Red Riding Hood and Tami in funny shoes as The Blue Boy. I will remain in green and be a tree on whom hopefully no dog will lift its leg.

At least that is the plan for now.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 12:48 PM

(sigh) I'm related to one of that lot...

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: artbrooks
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 12:50 PM

No black capes? They could put on masks and play Zorro...

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 12:54 PM

But not by blood, Becca.
Now would you like to play with us and be Zorro?
M

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Sorcha
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 01:04 PM

I wanna be Tonto!!!! With feathers even! War paint!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 01:05 PM

Zorro, huh? Well I am the only one over 5'6" and I have Monday off....hehehe

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Alice
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 01:07 PM

Cats, I suggest contacting the company and
giving them your height and measurements
before ordering. It is best to know what
size to order from their recommendation
especially on such a pricey garment.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 01:39 PM

You are right, Alice. Cats has done that but is still a bit concerned about how it will fit. I believe she has had numerous discussions with them.
I rarely order clothing over the internet because it rarely fits properly no matter what the size charts say.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SussexCarole
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 02:40 PM

Oh err..I've been shopping in Maine with Jacqui and still have some of the 'delights' from the Christmas Tree Shop - oh boy can they all shop!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: maeve
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 03:51 PM

Rarely, I wish we lived closer to the mad city of Portland. Very rarely. Right now, for example.

We need an embedded webcam in that shop. This will be history in the making. Becca- I mean Zorro of course- your assignment, should you choose to accept it...

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 03:58 PM

LOL Maeve....my cell phone has video recording... :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 04:23 PM

It can't be any worse than the one time that SINSULL set foot in Walmart and walked round pretending to sprinkle holy water and chanting a Latin blessing.

If we had got stopped I was going to say that she was due to go on day release soon and this was her first trip into the outside world in 15 years......

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 04:33 PM

It's also fun to put embarrassing items into carts left in the middle of the aisle...like condoms or medicated douche or fungal creams...or all 3 in the same cart. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 04:57 PM

So you're the one putting the gross of contraceptive sponges in my cart...

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: maeve
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 05:30 PM

On the other hand, I suddenly feel much safer here in the sticks. Get that video, Becca.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Dec 07 - 04:48 AM

The only shopping I really enjoy is in Charity (thrift?) shops, but I have to say I'd give anything to watch this shopping experience *grin* See what you've started now Cats.....

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 30 Dec 07 - 05:53 AM

Oh yes Hils. I know how well you can shop.. there again you know how well I can shop too. Anyone want us to try anything for them over here? We are very good with gourmet foods....

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: ranger1
Date: 30 Dec 07 - 07:05 PM

Sigh. Who volunteered me for this duty again? This is retaliation for the Nun Bowling game, isn't it?

Cats, it's a very nice shade of Cranberry, not too red, not too dark. I have drooled over the color in the shop window several times. Not that I want a cape, but I do fancy that color.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Dec 07 - 10:35 PM

The weather is not looking too hospitable for the morning commute. I may have to beg off but you hardier types can proceed without me. Just make sure you have a camera.

Has anyone figured out which beastie ate all the gummy fruits at Deborah's? There was at least half a pound. A sad loss.

Hope it wasn't Autumn. Seamus' and Asha's tummies are leadlined but a corn snake stuffed with gummy candy - not a pretty sight.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: gnu
Date: 31 Dec 07 - 05:25 AM

"... not looking too hospitable..."? It sucks! Another foot of it here today. And more on Wednesday.

Take care ladies.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: maeve
Date: 31 Dec 07 - 07:31 AM

There's nothing for it but to hitch Seamus to a bobsled. "Mush!"

On the other paw, you might have to reschedule.

maeve, snowbound downeaster than the Cape Caper Corps

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 31 Dec 07 - 07:53 AM

There's quite a lot of snow out there right now so we may have to put the expedition off for a couple of days. It's 7.51 and the snow plough hasn't yet got to our road, unless the snow has obliterated previous efforts.

Maybe we can arrange to meet Mary at lunchtime on Wednesday, if the white stuff isn't still falling.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 31 Dec 07 - 09:47 AM

Thank you all for your efforts but please make sure you are all safe and don't put yourselves at risk for me. LOL

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: ranger1
Date: 31 Dec 07 - 09:55 AM

Mwahahaha! I can take the bus! And will have to, as I have several errands to run. I'll wait on the Cape Caper, though.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 31 Dec 07 - 07:35 PM

And the snow blows in steady, fresh from the Bay;
It's best to postpone the Cape Caper a day;
Those snow-covered cobbles are no place to roam;
Best open a fresh bottle, stay snug at home.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: gnu
Date: 01 Jan 08 - 05:25 AM

Gonna need a case here. Old Man Winter can't wait for Wednesday and we are still cleaning up from yesterday.

I see your snow today is coming out of the Ohio Valley... now, who is causing the bad weather in Ohio?

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: artbrooks
Date: 01 Jan 08 - 08:58 AM

Catspaw.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 07:08 AM

Just about into 4X4 status here now. The drifts are nasty and the whiteouts frequent. Not much moving but the snow. And it's picking up with the sun rising. Wind too. 80 to 90kph by noon. But, it should wane by mid-afternoon.

Soooooo, how is the Cape Caper unfolding?

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 07:33 AM

Warm sunshine here. Not a snowflake.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 08:23 AM

Not as bad as we were expecting where we are in Maine, just another 6 inches. But down in the Portland area they got about a foot more of snow and not much room to pile it.

I'll be checking out the Old Port later in the day.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 08:31 AM

Mary's going to check opening times for the store and we'll see if we can get there when she finishes work. Otherwise it may have to wait for the weekend, unless Tami and I can work out a time.

The snow is piling nicely out there right now but Kendall's out with the snow blower, clearing the drive.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Micca
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 08:46 AM

Charlie, there are fewer nicer ways of spending a day then "checking out some Old Port"

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 09:50 AM

Micca-

If I could only find some Old Port Royal, that famous rum mentioned in DR. DOGBODY'S LEG that was said to be served at the Cheerful Tortoise in Portsmouth.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 12:00 PM

Still wild and wooly here with over 16" down since midnight. Supposed to ease to light snow in the next few hours.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 12:07 PM

Was hhe given clearance by the heart dude to use the snowblower, Jacqui? Last I heard he was to be hands off of that and the shovel....

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: ranger1
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 12:53 PM

Yes, Becca, he was. I'm a witness.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 12:54 PM

Oh oh. I'll be over here under the table.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 01:25 PM

Ok...I thought for a second I was going to have to make a side trip to Scarborough on my way home this evening. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 01:25 PM

The weather forecast here is for the possibility of up to one centimetre on the high moorland overnight. I'm classed as high moorland but the odds are it will be a snow free day again tomorrow. At least I will know that when the real cold does come I will be really warm in a cape from Maine. I worked there many years ago. I was a counselloer at Little Sebago and Sebago Wohelo summer camps. I met a really nice guy who was singing in a bar in the old part of town on one of my off evenings.. but that was in 1974!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 01:27 PM

Nice guy, in Maine?


I'll get me coat......

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 01:31 PM

Cats - have you been reading this thread carefully? You are going to buy an expensive cape and trust this lot to send it to you during the worst winter in many years in the color Tami craves. Make sure you get a commitment that it will be delivered within one week of purchase or you may have a previously owned (read: USED) cape on your hands (or back).
Of course, nothing can be done about the surprise premium that will no doubt be included. heh heh

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 01:37 PM

Ah... I miscaboobulated that... he WAS given the okay to use the snowblower. Whew!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 03:00 PM

Perhaps I should just take their advice on the size and colour and get the company to ship it!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 03:11 PM

heh heh And deprive the store keep of our company? I think not!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 11:09 PM

The capes looked a little stressed when I walked by the shop in the Old Port today, as if they had been monitoring this thread. The cranberry one was trying to shimmy up its pole and appeared to be about to make a leap for the top shelf.

I said not a word and continued on my way.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 01:17 PM

Not surprising, Charlie. Sad but true - the shop is closed!

BUT they agreed to open at 10AM tomorrow (Saturday) for the picture taking to take place. They have the burgundy Victorian in stock in Cats' size. We will take the photos, cybermail them to Cats for approval. She can then purchase the cape and have it shipped. I recommend the shipping over Micca Express. Too many mishaps can occur (including the dreaded Alice) before it finally made its way to the UK.

Given the generosity of the store personnel, we will behave ourselves.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: ranger1
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 02:29 PM

It's not burgundy that she wants, it's cranberry. Big difference. However, I will not be attending, as I am fluish and don't wish to share my germs. Unless you really want them...

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 02:47 PM

Thanks, Tami. That's makes a difference.
So it's me an Jacqui and Micca????

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Amos
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 03:01 PM

If you ship via Micca, he can wear it through Heathrow's Customs. I am sure it will accelerate matters. Just explain you're coming back for a Leprechaun's Convention in the deepest forest...



A

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 03:03 PM

LOL

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Leadfingers
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 03:12 PM

I dont think Cats realised what sort of a can of worms she was openening when she styarted this thread I Wish I could be a fly on the wall when the Mainiacs turn up !!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Sorcha
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 03:22 PM

But, they promised to behave! (Do we really think they are up to that? It's going to be verrrry difficult for them)

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 04:42 PM

Not really, Sorch. We always behave - just very badly.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 04:43 PM

When Sins says:

"Given the generosity of the store personnel, we will behave ourselves."

I'd believe her, or start running!

I thought I remembered that the color was "cranberry."

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Noreen
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 05:29 PM

Looking forward to seeing you in this in Sidmouth, Cats- will you have it in time for the reunion?

I want one!!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 05 Jan 08 - 09:47 AM

I hope so. If it is here by then I'll wear it down.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: MaineDog
Date: 05 Jan 08 - 10:26 AM

In the summer, everyone is from away.
In the winter everyone goes away.
Some of us live here in the spring or the fall.
MD

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 05 Jan 08 - 01:51 PM

We went to the shop this morning and tried on one of the capes. Photos will follow via email when Micca downloads his camera at Mary's house.

The cape is beautiful and should be good for length.

They are having a closing sale, mainly of accessories, at the end of January and have some wonderful scarves, which we may have to check out.

We were actually very well behaved - we saved the bad behaviour for the Goodwill store a little later.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 05 Jan 08 - 03:52 PM

Thanks, Jacqui. If it's OK for length will it go round me OK? Which size did you think is best? Long or regular? I don't suppose they are going to put it in the sale!! Glad you were all well behaved.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 Jan 08 - 07:42 PM

Cats - I of the ample bosom tried on the cape and there are pictures. It fit perfectly. Jacqui tried it on for length. The color is stunning - looks more red in the pictures than it is. You will be so pleased. It will actually fit you better than me because you are shorter. Really beautiful.

And we not only behaved, we absolutely charmed the sales lasy who agreed to forewarn us of the sale and even do a private appointment with us.

I also behaved at the Goodwill store but Jacqui and Micca did not. There are pictures to prove it.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 05 Jan 08 - 11:53 PM

So where are the pictures?????

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 05:18 AM

The pics are on my computer!!! Yes it is stunning and yes I am going to buy it as soon as someone can tell me what size you tried on!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Micca
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 08:10 AM

Cats, I'll leave that to Jacqui and Sins when they get the chance to respond.I was just the photographer.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 08:35 AM

Mary organised the trip with the saleslady so will know what size was brought out.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Micca
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 12:31 PM

Mary here - the saleslady says that she discussed size with you and recommended a Regular. The one we tried on had been made that week and was a Regular. Because they are cut so full, she said you go by length more than size.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 01:06 PM

100

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 05:12 PM

It's all ordered. Can't wait. I'll let you all know when it arrives. Thanks so much.xx

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 05:26 PM

Enjoy!
An envious SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 08:46 PM

What a team!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 07:31 AM

:0)

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 09:50 AM

Darn! I could have shipped the cape with the Fountain from Hell wrapped inside. ANother opportunity missed.
M

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Micca
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 11:17 AM

and Cats could have given it a dacent burial in the Sacred soil of Cornwall(having first smashed it to smithereens), or donated it to the Witchcraft museum at Boscastle, as an example of torture?

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 12:28 PM

I e mailed the shop and thanked them for letting you go and photograph it etc and told them about this thread on Mudact. Their response is below
'Your friends were a pleasure and thank you for spreading the word about our wonderful capes.'
Now as for this fountain.....

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 01:26 PM

Good thing they didn't know about this thread BEFORE the appointment. There might not have been one.
M

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 01:34 PM

Sins-

Some of us who had the opportunity to intervene were discrete.

Be very grateful.

I have to admit I did consider warning the management of the "gypsies" who were pillaging other shops in the Old Port, and if they saw a pair of women who fit said description they should immediately call the police. But that would have been wrong!

But very funny...

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 05:44 AM

Had an e mail this weekend. The cape has now been posted and it is on its way... should be here in about 10 days time... yippeee. It should be here for the Reunion so I will wear it down unless it is bakingly hot ... some chance!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 07:47 AM

Great! We need to see a picture of you wearing it.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 09:45 AM

"Oh err..I've been shopping in Maine with Jacqui and still have some of the 'delights' from the Christmas Tree Shop - oh boy can they all shop"

Ditto from cold and snowy (well, it feels that way to US!) NC. I am snuggled under a blanket from the Christmas Tree Shop that always reminds me (warmly) of the trip I made there with you two.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 11:37 AM

Dani,
Sad...Newick's is gone and soon to be replaced by a strip mall. Fond memories of an empty place set for Big Mick and Kendall flinging cole slaw...something to do with Schrod, I think.

Can't wait to see you in the cape, kitty.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: artbrooks
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 02:00 PM

I want to see the pictures of the trying-on session!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 02:54 PM

Micca hasn't said yet if he's put them on flickr. We'll have to bug him about that.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 03:10 PM

Bet you'd rather see the pictures of Micca and Jacqui in the moose hat. They looked as if they had wandered away without their keepers.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Micca
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 03:56 PM

Sorry for the delay but here are some Maine and Cape pix

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Jeri
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 06:47 PM

If the wrong people see the photos of Mary, she might wind up as Pope.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 08:18 PM

If I saw those two women walking towards me on the street, I'd cross to the other side. Micca - could you have made us look any worse?

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: curmudgeon
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 08:34 PM

If they both were wearing the same capes - definitely!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: artbrooks
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 09:42 PM

Hummm - I wonder if I can get the Getaway mailing list....

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Jan 08 - 01:56 PM

No one expects the Spanish Inquisition...

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: gnu
Date: 21 Jan 08 - 02:36 PM

Did anyone ever say, "Yes, everyone there."?

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 21 Jan 08 - 03:46 PM

And with me in mine, that'll make us the Three Musketeers!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Jan 08 - 03:53 PM

HMMMM - a few feathered hats and some sharp instruments - that might work.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: ClaireBear
Date: 21 Jan 08 - 04:23 PM

Having met Jacqui and corresponded with Sinsull, I'd venture that your rapier-like wit(s) will surely count as sharp instruments (and be safer than swords next time you go shopping).

So that just leaves the feathered hats...or you could just get those moose hats and be the Three Mooseketeers instead.

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: GUEST,Cats at work
Date: 22 Jan 08 - 05:02 AM

As we don't have moose in Cornwall, can I be a deer instead?

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Jan 08 - 06:44 AM

ROTHFLMAO

You lot are just crazy! The evil sisterhood lives and flourishes........

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: maeve
Date: 22 Jan 08 - 06:56 AM

Sinsull, Jacqui- Cats wants some moose sent to her!

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jan 08 - 09:23 AM

HMMMM I believe we can arrange that. Someone pm HER ADDRESS TO ME.
sins

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: maeve
Date: 22 Jan 08 - 12:15 PM

Hee hee hee. You're welcome, Cats!

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 22 Jan 08 - 12:42 PM

Just bought myself a lambskin leather jacket for cheap cheap cheap as Wilson's leather is going out of business in the mall here....now I just need to find a gathering of people so as to get felt up. :-) I am my father's daughter...

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: kendall
Date: 22 Jan 08 - 09:26 PM

I can get away with it! You are on your own.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Micca
Date: 23 Jan 08 - 02:50 AM

Becca, you should have mentioned that while I was visiting!!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 23 Jan 08 - 06:07 AM

I make a pretty good rum and chocolate mousse, which is the closest I can get! Micca has tried it. If you get stopped after eating it and you are over the limit you have to plead that it was only mousse I was eating.... a bit like my trifle, mincemeat, steak and ale pie.....

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Becca72
Date: 23 Jan 08 - 10:16 AM

LOL, Micca...I didn't get the coat until 2 days ago. I'll still have it come autumn, though... muhahaha

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Tinker
Date: 23 Jan 08 - 10:24 AM

Oh My.

I spent the weekend as retreat "Mom" to 50 teenagers, but y'all... (insert head shake)

Mooseketeers ... Clairbear your encouraging things....






Looks like I need another day or to to get this responsible adult thing out of my system...

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 29 Jan 08 - 12:36 PM

No sign of it yet and we have snow forecast for tonight. We might get half a millimetere if we are really lucky!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: gnu
Date: 29 Jan 08 - 02:49 PM

"Snow" is at least half a metre. Less than that is "flurries".

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 29 Jan 08 - 03:13 PM

Sorry, but this is the UK. 2 snowflakes is a storm and if it settles it is a national catastrophe!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Jan 08 - 03:46 PM

I can vouch for that.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 12:33 AM

Me too!!!!!! It is a bit like 'leaves on the line' - Brit Rail closes down!!! National Catastrophe -- that is snow in England...at least in the south.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 08:40 AM

I am so disappointed. Not a snowflake! Never mind the weathermen are now saying we might have one on Friday night! Just the one...

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 09:30 AM

We could send you some, Cats. We've still got loads, in spite of a slight thaw.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Cats
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 02:18 PM

It's here ~ not the snow, the cape. It is stunning. Most definitley worth the hassle and the wait and the others going shopping and the photos etc etc. I'll get Jon to take some pikkies at the weekend and if you send me an email address I will e mail them. Thanks to everyone who joined in the is. You are brilliant, just like the cape!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 05:51 PM

Cats - you can send your pic to [e-mail] so we can all see it on Mudcat's photo website!

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 06:35 PM

Did the mitre arrive with it? I know you didn't expect it but no one expects (yadda yadda yadda)

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Hawker
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 06:50 PM

I hope I am going to see / try on the cape on Saturday night Cats! Ill try and remember to bring my camera, Ill put it on my flickr page for you!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 11:10 PM

I like happy endings!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Micca
Date: 24 Feb 08 - 05:53 PM

Well, the real Happy ending is visible Here

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Feb 08 - 06:08 PM

Oh Grandmama, what big teeth you have...
Beautiful.

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 24 Feb 08 - 06:19 PM

I thought the first picture was explaining to Bonecruncher how she got the symptoms...!

Great cape though.

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 24 Feb 08 - 09:06 PM

One of the most successful capers I've ever experienced on Mudcat.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 25 Feb 08 - 09:45 AM

Wonderful ending..

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 25 Feb 08 - 09:51 AM

So glad it worked out - that cape looks beautiful!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Feb 08 - 10:26 AM

Still trying to figure out why I look like the Pope in it while you look like Little Red Riding hood. HMMMMM

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 25 Feb 08 - 10:36 AM

I was asked if I had my mitre and episcopal crook with me!

Subject: RE: BS: Help - anyone live in Maine?
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Feb 08 - 07:33 PM

So... you're a bishop and I'm the Pope. Still don't get it unless of course it's the Catholic Grammar School white anklets.