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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: katlaughing Date: 09 Aug 12 - 04:48 PM Beautiful pix...how did you get that close to the loon, or was it telephoto? That closest close-up one is outstanding! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: My guru always said Date: 09 Aug 12 - 04:01 PM Lovely Pics Micca, especially the Ospreys, thanks! A bit confused about the object in Kendall's lap, is it a hat or a potty? You're obviously being looked after well by the Evil Sisterhood, be nice to them! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Micca Date: 09 Aug 12 - 02:05 PM There are now more pix Here |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Ebbie Date: 09 Aug 12 - 12:18 PM "It rains a lot here, right? Then why is the water so low? "That glacier is dirty. You would think they'd clean it up." To us, they are 'touri'. And funny as they can be, I suspect that we have all said/done similar things. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Bat Goddess Date: 09 Aug 12 - 12:03 PM I used to manage a Kennebunkport shop (a year-round shop, to boot) with the tourist information bureau on the back porch (overlooking the river). I used to keep one ear cocked out there to hear the stupid stuff tourists say. And they REALLY don't understand tides. Comments about the Basin at low tide, "They sure must use a lot of water in this town." And overheard when I crossed the bridge to the Clam Shack, "Isn't it nice how they park all the boats pointed in the same direction?" One person came into the information bureau all upset because the waves weren't high enough. Somebody should turn them up... And more times than I care to think about, "It's low tide now. When should we come back next summer for it to be high tide?" You can't get to heaven if you're hit by a tourist... (or a "summer complaint"). Linn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: maeve Date: 09 Aug 12 - 11:16 AM I'm so glad Judy and Dean had a good visit to Maine, and Micca is having his good time now. Good company, good hosts, good times. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: ranger1 Date: 09 Aug 12 - 07:50 AM Yep, we found 'em. Took awhile, maybe because we had someone with us who was there with the specific purpose of seeing them. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Joe Offer Date: 09 Aug 12 - 01:54 AM Did you find loons? Don't know that I've ever seen one here in California, although I think we're supposed to have them in Monterey harbor. I haven't seen loons since I used to camp in the north woods of Wisconsin in the 1960s. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: ranger1 Date: 08 Aug 12 - 09:15 PM Dean, I knew you were a gentleman! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: frogprince Date: 08 Aug 12 - 09:13 PM Ranger1 and a "Roving Gnome"...Why am I getting a picture of a lovely elf and a gnome?... : ) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 08 Aug 12 - 08:24 PM Lovely meal, wine and conversation. We're back. Mary |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: ranger1 Date: 08 Aug 12 - 07:11 PM Just dropped the Roaming Gnome back with Mary after an afternoon spent on Little Sebago Lake in search of loons. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Micca Date: 08 Aug 12 - 09:25 AM On closer examination of photographic evidence the "schooner" has only 2 masts , and is, therefore, strictly speaking a Ketch!! but she was a bonny sight for all that. I love Beccas description of "Tourists from Mass" and the sun setting in the East??? well, I can't say I have seen that one, I suppose there are places on this coast where you can see it set over the water? Cape Cod? some of the offshore islands? Florida? sometimes people just don't get this "science" stuff (like evolution!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: ranger1 Date: 08 Aug 12 - 09:07 AM ROFLMAO Becca! You don't take after Kendall at all, do you? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Becca72 Date: 08 Aug 12 - 08:22 AM If they are from Massachussetts we call them "Massholes". :-) Many moons ago when I worked for a travel agency, I would get calls from potential tourists asking "what day do the leaves change?" My response was often "well, they flip the switch October 1 so you'll want to be here a day or two before that". |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 08 Aug 12 - 08:16 AM We call them assholes, MGAS. LOL Tami had one frantically running to take a picture of the sunset. She could not or would not understand that the sun sets in the west and she was facing east. "What time of year do I have to visit to see the tide in?" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Micca Date: 07 Aug 12 - 10:30 PM Well, Back from Wolf's Neck Park, where I saw Ospreys ( an adult and a Juvenile), and a schooner under full sail(a long way off) in Casco Bay, and then a visit to Tir na nOg farm to see the Highland cattle and visit friends, and hear some piping and sing a few songs, all in all avery satisfactory day!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: My guru always said Date: 07 Aug 12 - 04:09 PM Silly tourists are called 'grockles' this side of the pond. Do you have a name for them? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 07 Aug 12 - 08:58 AM ahd times? What the hell are those????? Micca has been lazing about. With me working and our bus system sparce at best he has been homebound. Tami is rescuing him today. Off to the woods to look for nests and loons and silly tourists. The weather has cooled slightly and the humidity is gone so they have a beautiful day. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Janie Date: 07 Aug 12 - 01:36 AM I expect ahd times are always super times. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: GUEST,999 Date: 06 Aug 12 - 11:06 PM Judy and Dean arrived safe and sound in Ormstown. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 06 Aug 12 - 02:41 PM We ahd the best time yesterday with the Morses and their extended families. Great food, lots of fun, time to spend chatting with Judy and Dean, even ranger1 made an appearance. i lost count of the number of dogs on the loose. The evening ended with a spectacular thunderstorm. Thank you jacqui - a long hot day for you I suspect. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: frogprince Date: 05 Aug 12 - 11:04 PM I enjoyed the sight of a lovely full moon on the beach four days ago; I believe it was about 1 PM at the time. After meeting Micca today, I can certainly understand why people keep taking him to planes to go see other people... Mary, Micca, everyone there, thanks so much for a really nice day! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Tinker Date: 05 Aug 12 - 04:41 PM Micca, finally home from my time on the beach with a group of teens.... my purse was stolen during the weekend so it'll be a few days before I get one of our old phones back in service. The purse was turnt in but the two phones (both just upgraded) and my camera are gone gone gone... I'll message you when I have a phone again. Perhaps you were right about it being an unwise idea.... but I must say tenting on the beach was great fun under a full moon. This thread is helping to restore my balance. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 05 Aug 12 - 10:10 AM One side effect of Micca's visit is a huge amount of things left in odd places. I awoke around 3AM to let Freddie in and managed to brush a glass of a desk. It shattered. I swept and vacuumed - at 3AM and still managed to get glass in my foot. Should have left a light on for me. Dean just called They will be here about 10:30. Then off to see the Captain and Jacqui. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: KT Date: 05 Aug 12 - 02:07 AM Sins, we'll leave the light on for ya.... KT |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 04 Aug 12 - 03:03 PM why does this keep cutting me off????? Ah well. I haven't used the big stick on Micca. Maybe I will use it on the computer. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 04 Aug 12 - 02:59 PM Micca has behaved relatively well. Got himself up and showered, sorted out coffee and breakfast for himself without disturbing me. He even remained quiet while I got some coffee into me. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 04 Aug 12 - 02:56 PM Lazy day here. We went TJ Hooker's for steaks last night with wine. Then came home to wine. I managed to shatter a wine glass in the middle of the night while trying to get Freddie in. I hoovered up the glass but lost interest in cleaning - it is too damn hot and sticky. Hope Dean and Judy are near-sighted. So we are lazing around debating about lunch. I really may have to move to Alaska if this is what Maine is to be. SINS, in muggy Maine. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Charley Noble Date: 04 Aug 12 - 12:59 PM Micca- Sounds as if you have a full social agenda. Cheerily, Charley Noble, adrift in Chicago |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Micca Date: 03 Aug 12 - 05:36 PM What mMary omitted to mention was the "odd sparkling wine" was a frizzante called "il Fagetto" is there a message here I wonder? it tasted slightly "cheezy" nyway after a splendid evening of bringing up to date, laughing (a lot of this) and drinking wine, I am at least partway recovered and am getting used to the humidity and heat here,I had a nice trip with Jacquie into Portland Old Port this afternoon to visit my friend Jacques at one of my Fave wine shops and now we are off to eat!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 03 Aug 12 - 01:33 PM Hooray! Micca is on the Right Coast! See you in a little while, old chum, right after we return from Pinewoods! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 03 Aug 12 - 08:47 AM Micca and shared some odd sparkling wine and some very nice red along with lasagna. Laughed and talked until I was falling asleep. Just spoke with jacqui. She may be getting Micca into Old Port (and his favorite wine store. All the brothers were valiant. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: My guru always said Date: 03 Aug 12 - 04:28 AM Caught up yet? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Charley Noble Date: 02 Aug 12 - 10:37 AM Welcome to Maine, Micca. There's no place like home for a gnome! Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 02 Aug 12 - 09:29 AM His Lordship arrived after midnight. A slam and a squeal woke me. We chatted for a while though I was still asleep and remember little of it. Alice is happy; Freddie is not; Lizzie is not sure. They will all settle down by noontime. Looking forward to catching up with my travelling buddy. Let the games begin! SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: KT Date: 02 Aug 12 - 02:39 AM And to think that you were in California with a flat tire this morning! Happy times to you and all of the Mainiacs! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Micca Date: 02 Aug 12 - 12:58 AM after all these years, I KNOW not to speak to Mary if our path should chance to cross, especially in that risky period before work, Alice has said "hello" and I am settling in, it feels like Home here! but then I have been visiting for nearly 10 years, and I know I am among friends, whom I have missed a lot! more when I have rested after a long and sometimes tedious day! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Joe Offer Date: 02 Aug 12 - 12:55 AM Whew!!! I noticed that the thread under this one was titled, "Shipping human remains to UK." I'm glad His Gnomeship survived the transcontinental flight, so we don't have to worry about shipping him home in less-than-intact condition. Have a good time in Maine, Micca. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: ranger1 Date: 02 Aug 12 - 12:28 AM Oh, and 100! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: ranger1 Date: 02 Aug 12 - 12:27 AM Right. Roaming gnome has been fetched without incident from the bus station, he's been to my place to say hello to J-boy and meet Kaylee the Ninja Cat (where he left his cap) and he's been safely stowed at Mary's. I'll see him in the AM for breakfast, provided he doesn't speak to Mary. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Janie Date: 01 Aug 12 - 11:26 PM Thanks ya'll. What a delightful adventure to follow. Please continue to share for us voyeurs. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 01 Aug 12 - 06:18 PM Lasagna with meat sauce in the fridge with some sort of sparkling stuff. Towles in the bathroom with a toothbrush. Bed where it always is and window open. Hope it's cools enough but there is a fan up there if you need it. Maybe I will see you if I wake up. If not, my morning routine is sacred. Speak on threat of death. Much love, SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: My guru always said Date: 01 Aug 12 - 03:47 PM ClaireDear, you have done a fabulous job of looking after the Gnome and sending him on his way, tyre notwithstanding! And I agree with katlaughing, when Fate gets in your way, there's always a reason, better to go with it. MiccaDear, hope the rest of your journeys are safe and please give those Maineiacs huge hugs from Me! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 01 Aug 12 - 03:44 PM You mean he is going to arrive well rested????? Oh dear god! Maybe I'll get a bottle or two for me. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: ranger1 Date: 01 Aug 12 - 03:36 PM And she has to be a Scottish woman with a guitar, don't forget that bit. I'm still astounded that the gentleman that I said "excuse me, but have you seen a gnome and a Scottish woman?" to never batted an eye when asked, but merely asked me if she was carrying a guitar and then said yes, you'd gotten off at the other bus station. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Micca Date: 01 Aug 12 - 02:59 PM WELL the good/bad?news is I am in Denver Co and it is 90degs F!! luckily ,the Airport lounge has A/c. and I am reasonably comfortable, qith WiFi and a short, 2 hour wait for the onward flight to Boston, Claire is the ideal copmpanion in adversity!! and I always wanted to watch the moonset in California, I didnt Quite have by a roadside waiting for a Tow truck from The AA in mind!!, WE Couldnt budge the Lugnuts (Torque wrench or airline applied by Garage ,no doubt) but we got to the desk about 5 mins before the flioght left so it was no go, but in fairness Uniteds Deskstaff were Very helpful and frieendly and checked me in right away for another flight leaving only 2 hours later! unfortunately with a 2 hour stop in Denver. So for Tams, here is the inside straight, Dep Denver 2.24pm arr Bos 8.21pm will get the first Concord Trailways I can which I suspect Claires research is right and it will be the 9.35, (But where will I find a woman carrying a guitar to complete the recognition criterion?) I am in good spirits having slept most of the way here (listening to Tchaikovsky Symphony 5 on my headphones) and hope to sleep much of the next bit too!! TTFN see ya later! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: SINSULL Date: 01 Aug 12 - 02:51 PM Micca should have taken the train as he originally planned. Probably the same amount of time. LOL Bless you Tami. I will leave the front door unlocked - I have to be up before 6AM. But I will probably hear you coming in. Check the fridge for food and drink. Clean towels in bath. I will leave a toothbrush out as well - sealed. I agree with Kat. Something better will come of this or something worse has been averted. Who knows? Maybe he will share a row with one of his opera favorites and actually enjoy the flight. Becca - don't start rumors. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Charley Noble Date: 01 Aug 12 - 02:44 PM Wow! The saga continues. Micca should have a great week or so in Maine. Unlike the rest of the country we've been having reasonably temperate weather. And the lobster prices are rock bottom. Hope to see Micca when we get back from Chicago on August 13th. Maybe I can drag him off to dinner Wednesday evening that week. Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Son of Where's Micca??! From: Becca72 Date: 01 Aug 12 - 01:46 PM Micca doesn't have a key by now?? Lord knows he keeps enough clothing there already. :-) |
