Bonnie Scotland

[crfriend]

To our Scots contingent -- Happy Robert Burns Day!

To a culture that has brought us the kilt, the bagpipe, and astounding feats of engineering -- to the point where Scots are synonymous with the venture (viz Star Trek's "Scotty") my hat's off to you.

I think I'll go and read a Glencannon story when I go to bed in a few minutes' time.

But, I think I'll pass on the haggis.

[Kirbstone]

Did you know that due to Global Warming there hasn't been a single flying haggis shot South of Aberdeen for several years now.

Tom K.

[Milfmog]

Those unfamiliar with this fabled beast may not be aware that the Highland Haggis (larger and heavier than the flying variety) has shorter legs on the right than on the left so that it can remain level when running around the mountains. There is fossil evidence that as the magnetic poles reverse the Highland Haggis changes from short legs on the right to short legs on the left. The reason for this has yet to be established however research continues, mostly being conducted at a depth of around two fingers in a glass...

Have fun,


Ian.

[skirtingtoday]

Did you know that due to Global Warming there hasn't been a single flying haggis shot South of Aberdeen for several years now.

Tom K.

So that haggis from clan McSween I had last night, may be the last Burns supper unless the breeding programme starts up.

I did at least, toast it with a couple of fingers of a 12 year old Glenlivet (though it might actually be nearer 17years old as I keep it for special occasions)

[skirtyscot]

I did at least, toast it with a couple of fingers of a 12 year old Glenlivet (though it might actually be nearer 17years old as I keep it for special occasions)

Tut tut, as a Scot you should know that it doesn't mature in the bottle.

[Milfmog]

I did at least, toast it with a couple of fingers of a 12 year old Glenlivet (though it might actually be nearer 17years old as I keep it for special occasions)

Tut tut, as a Scot you should know that it doesn't mature in the bottle.

Once I open bottle it rarely ages either

Have fun,


Ian.

[Kirbstone]

Skirtyscot is right. Whisky will only mature in a cask. As soon as it's bottled that's it. You might as well do the Milfmog and down it all in one session!

... and as to the invention of the bagpipes: The Irish did that and presented them to the Scots who collectively totally failed to see the Joke!

Tom K.

[skirted_in_SF]

Speaking of bagpipes . . .
There was a piper had just stopped playing on the street corner as I left work this evening. Another person was giving him a couple of bills. Not sure if it was in appreciation for his playing or to get him to stop.

I looked to see if he was kilted. Nope, baggy basketball style shorts.

[Uncle Al]

Oh Boy

After reading these posts, I think I need a
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Uncle Al

[skirtyscot]

Speaking of bagpipes . . .
There was a piper had just stopped playing on the street corner as I left work this evening. Another person was giving him a couple of bills. Not sure if it was in appreciation for his playing or to get him to stop.

Don't joke - a surveyor once told me that if he is doing a viewing of offices in Princes Street in Edinburgh, and there is a piper busking outside (very common event, probably makes a fortune), he actually does go out 10 minutes before the potential tenant is due, and pays the piper £20 to go away for an hour.

[Kirbstone]

A few years ago in July we were visiting Edinburgh and had two little dogs with us. We took it in turns to go into St Giles's Cathedral and while my MM was in there I waited outside with the dogs.
It was Graduation Day at the University and the town was awash with young men dressed to the nines in expensive kilt outfits. To my personal delight a young lad dressed very elegantly so set up on a corner on the Princes St. side of the Cathedral and proceeded to play serious Piobracht music, indicating that he was no ordinary piper. He was World Class! I had enjoyed his playing for about 20 minutes when to my horror two uniformed police came along on foot and instructed him to close up and move on. Perhaps busking (even on pipes) isn't allowed in the Cathedral precincts. It seemed such a shame when at most view points throughout the country there is the almost obligatory piper in full regalia for the tourists' interest.

Tom K.

[skirtingtoday]

Did you know that due to Global Warming there hasn't been a single flying haggis shot South of Aberdeen for several years now.

I think they have managed to shoot down a few more as I have a Burns Supper tonight in Edinburgh. Better later than never.

So have the kilt, hose and ghillie shirt ready for the activities as I will be going straight after work.

[Kirbstone]

Have a great night, but watch out for the lead shot in the Haggis and the Demon Dhrink!

Tom K.

[Milfmog]

Have a great night, but watch out for the lead shot in the Haggis and the Demon Dhrink!

But at a Burns supper there should be no demon drink, only good scotch...

Have fun,


Ian.

[Kirbstone]

Oh By the way: A true Gentleman is one who CAN play the bagpipes, but doesn't.

Tom K.