Bruno 28 here from Scotland Oct. 19-21---TE dinner!

[salsabike]

Hey, you all. Bruno28 will be visiting Seattle the weekend of Oct. 19-21. We would like to get a TE gang together to go out to dinner as part of her weekend her, preferably Saturday night. Who can and would like to come?

I was thinking someplace like Carmelita's but am happy to hear other ideas.

[teigyr]

Hi :D I don't know Bruno28 but would love to meet everyone, if I can.

On saturdays, I work until 8pm but if you all are finished dinner and are lingering over desserts or drinks, I would love to stop by to say hi.

[mimitabby]

I'm in!

[salsabike]

Teigyr, we can have a late dinner, you know--like 8:30/9:00. Do I have it right that you work at...the airport, maybe?

PS You always, in your spare time, do a search for posts by Bruno 28. She's really funny. That's how she and I struck up an email friendship, really---I thought she had such a sharp wit.

Yay Mimi!

[KnottedYet]

I'm in, but I might have to bring SKnot.

[mimitabby]

wow, that's a late dinner. i might have to just have dessert.
SKnot is fine. He'll learn something about people from other countries.
it will be good for him. I could bring Raleighdon to entertain him?

[salsabike]

Naw, Mimi, then let's make sure we have it at a "dinner" time for most of us.

[teigyr]

Definitely make it dinner time, I am the minority but thanks :D

Maybe if it's leisurely enough, I can catch the tail end of it.

I am at the airport! But by that time of night, especially on a saturday, there is no traffic.

[mimitabby]

we'll definitely take our time. hopefully we can find a place that is not as noisy as the brewery.

[salsabike]

We can definitely find a quieter place! Do you know Carmelita's? It's a vegetarian restaurant in Greenwood that is just absolutely gourmet-level in its food. It is downright delicious and artful food, and healthy to boot. And not insanely expensive.

[teigyr]

We live kind of near Greenwood too - we're in North Seattle on Greenwood and 115th :D

[mimitabby]

never heard of the place, but it sounds good.

[Wahine]

Hmmmmmm. I am not in Seattle but I might have to make a trip of it. I'll keep an eye on the thread.

[salsabike]

Now, Wahine--THAT would be really nice. Keep pondering that option.

[Wahine]

Well you know I am of Scottish heritage and it would be a shame to miss a chance to meet on of my bretheren.

[teigyr]

Wahine, would be great if you could come up!

[Bruno28]

Do you know Carmelita's? It's a vegetarian restaurant

You're going to make a Scottish person eat vegetarian food??? Would that be deep fried?

Hello everybody - looking forward to meeting you all. I'm just back from a week's holiday in Ireland.They don't do vegetarian either:D Life is just one long round of holidays for me at the moment. I'm trying to re-focus my work/life balance after a particularly crap year. I may be going too far the other way:)

I'll be delighted to meet anyone who can come for diner and am happy to play the role of resident expert on Scottish culture for those of you with keen interest in the motherland (but be aware that I'll probably be making most of it up).

I'm sure the vegetarian food will be wonderful:cool: Do they do vegetarian haggis? Something of a contradiction in terms but delicious none the less.

http://www.macsween.co.uk/haggis/content.asp?Cat=3&PageID=20

For any haggis aficionados - and I'm sure there are many of you out there- Macsween's is the best.

[mimitabby]

We don't HAVE to do Vegetarian. Perhaps a steak house would be more appropriate??!

[Bruno28]

I'm very cosmopolitan for a Scot. I've eaten salad. :D

I'm really fine with veggie food. I can always pick up a hamburger on the way home.....

[salsabike]

We will ask the restaurant if they can make you a chip buddy.

[Bruno28]

We will ask the restaurant if they can make you a chip buddy.

:D :D :D

btw it's a chip butty - chips on buttered bread (in case the chips weren't high enough in cholesterol). Cholesterol is considered a vitamin in Scotland.

[mimitabby]

I am getting quite the education!

[Bruno28]

I am getting quite the education!



:D :D :D

[Xrayted]

Hey there. Kitsune and I will be there. We need a decent, bike friendly hotel in the area though. Any suggestions?
We'd also love to do a ride that weekend if anyone is up for it. We'll use it as a small vacation.

wahine - we'd love to see you again. come on along. :cool:

[Eden]

We need a decent, bike friendly hotel in the area though. Any suggestions?

when we go to races we usually avoid the issue by not asking.... we just take the bikes in - hey they are luggage to us. So far no one has had any problems with it. If its the host hotel we can even take them in past the front desk.....

I'll have to check my calendar, but this sounds like a fun event to try to make!

[chickwhorips]

If I have enough AK miles to fly down, I'll try to make it. Sounds like its going to be a blast and I've never been down to Seattle, well except to fly though.

What are hotel rates like during that time?

[Bruno28]

if you all are finished dinner and are lingering over desserts or drinks, I would love to stop by to say hi.

I have been known to linger over drinks :D

Hope you can make it Chick!

Quite a party we have developing here - I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

[teigyr]

cwr - sent you PM.

Lingering over drinks is the best kind! I've been reading over your posts it looks like we'd all have a blast.

[salsabike]

Chick, would love to have you too! Not sure what the hotel rates are but they must be off-season by then. And the season may be too, so to speak, so just in case anyone wants a ride alternative if the weather is really awful--Ummelina's Spa downtown is SO nice. Quiet, warm, facials, massages, etc. Hmm. Makes me want to take tomorrow off and go do the Ummelina's aromatherapy bath.

[kelownagirl]

I wanna come!! How far is it to Seattle from here? It's 5 hours to Spokane... And 5 hours to Vancouver. Maybe 8 hours? That's a long way for one day I guess.... :(

[Eden]

Mapquest says 5 1/2 hours from Kelowna to Seattle (and it is usually suprisingly accurate, but on the map it looks a bit optomistic), but that does not include the border crossing....

[kelownagirl]

I wonder what route they took? I can't see how to get there without going thru Vancouver or Spokane.

[Eden]

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&un=m&cl=EN&ct=NA&rsres=1&1ffi=&1l=&1g=&1pl=&1v=&1n=&2ffi=&2l=&2g=&2pl=&2v=&2n=&1pn=&1a=&1c=Kelowna+&1s=BC&1z=&2pn=&2a=&2c=Seattle&2s=WA&2z=&r=f

I think that this link should work. It looks like it goes most of the way towards Vancouver, but turns south a bit short of it. You would definitely have to not run into any traffic at all to get that time.....

I'd bet it would be a very scenic drive, though a pretty long one to go down rt 97, then over rt 2

[Bruno28]

So Kit the moment of truth approaches....we'll see if your Scottish accent is as good in real life as it is on paper, or if yer jist havering.:)

[East Hill]

Whenever the dinner is--it's past my bedtime :( . On the other hand, if there's a ride to be had, perhaps I can make that?

East Hill

[salsabike]

So all chip butty and related wisecracking aside, Bruno would like dinner not to be vegetarian because she has Crohn's. I will welcome any and all ideas. I am not volunteering to make dinner myself because I'll be sightseeing with her that day AND because I am far from being a Martha S. type. And I want to have fun rather than worry about dinner, which I would do. So, other possibilities:

Potluck at our house, but too hard for the out of towners; don't want them to worry either.

Take out at our house, which could work fine. We have the Black Pearl nearby, which is a great and inexpensive Chinese restaurant, so could do take out from there. Or from Whole Foods, which has good good stuff.

Seafood restaurant would be great but not sure I know any that are inexpensive enough to ensure that no one feels financially squished.

Other thoughts?

[kelownagirl]

We have restaurants here that have private rooms for large groups, no extra charge. Is there anyplace like that?

How many people are you expecting at this point?

[Kitsune06]

So Kit the moment of truth approaches....we'll see if your Scottish accent is as good in real life as it is on paper, or if yer jist havering.:)

Och... I mite jist be havering, but get a snakebite or some good beer in me an' I'll give it a try... :)

[KnottedYet]

Och... I mite jist be havering, but get a snakebite or some good beer in me an' I'll give it a try... :)

Knot reveals her secret shame: when under severe stress or around Scots (isn't it the same thing?) she lapses back into the rural Fife accent of her childhood.

[KnottedYet]

Ivars? (the one near Recycled Cycles)
RedHook? (the one near the Samammish bike trail)
Hales Ales? (the one near the Burke Gilman bike trail)

Order in/potluck could be very groovy. Chinese food is cool with me, as is anything from Whole Foods. Also I could certainly bring a little something, too.

[Xrayted]

We'll go with whatever y'all come up with for dinner. Just let us know.

So, is there gonna be a bike ride sometime that weekend or what? We really want to get out and see some stuff by bike while there. It will also determine if we try to come up there on Friday night or Saturday morning.

Kit and I also need to get a room up there so we need some advice on a general area/side of Seattle to narrow it down to. We don't want to drive all over the place and take a bigger chance of getting lost. I'm very directionally challenged. :o

Knot - we want to visit Recycled Cycles while there. We really liked that place. Need help finding it though. :rolleyes:

[salsabike]

I too am directionally challenged, so you have my total sympathy.

One possibility for a hotel is the Silver Cloud Inn in the University District. It's right near the Burke Gilman trail (which, going south, will get you to Knot's favorite LBS, Recycled Cycles, and going north to the brewery and Marymoor Park, the ride that Kit has been on).
http://www.scinns.com/09home.htm

Will be sightseeing with Bruno so not riding, but some of the rest of you guys may want to respond to X re a ride.

[Bruno28]

Knot reveals her secret shame: when under severe stress or around Scots (isn't it the same thing?) she lapses back into the rural Fife accent of her childhood.



It taks' a lang spoon tae sup wi' a Fifer

I look forward to it. :D


I have the stinking 'flu.:mad:

On the bright side I'll be better by the time I come to visit.

[kelownagirl]

Dh and I usually go away for a weekend every term. We are thinking about heaving to Seattle that weekend because we've never been (together), and it means I'd be able to meet a few TE'ers on Saturday night. (how you do feel about having a man (along with Sknot) at our dinner? Let me know if that's a bad idea. I think Mimi's dh would come if mine was there.) Fall can be a really busy time at school for us so we usually go somewhere only an hour or two away - I might not commit to coming until we are really close to the date and can judge how much work we have at the time. (On a positive note, we have a Pro-D on the Frdiay and could do our work day from 7-12 and get away early.) If we DO come, we'll most likely bring our bikes whether we ride with TE'ers or on our own. We'd come in late friday night, ride and/or tour Seattle on Saturday, dinner on Saturday night, home on Sunday.

What's the Burke Gilman Trail - is it paved? (In other words, do we bring road bikes or MT bikes?) Are there any good paved trails in the area? Anything along the ocean?

PS Both my Grandfathers were born in Scotland but I can only say "Tis a brae bricht moonlicht nicht."

[margo49]

Bruno - I e-mailed you *yesterday* to make Garlic soup and even gave you the secret recipe. I also advised that perhaps more alcohol in the bedtime toddy would be helpful.
Did you do either of these things???

[KnottedYet]

Hot toddies are the best bedtime cure for what ails you! (well, umm, some things are better, but this is a family forum) Shot of whisky, big blob of honey, mixed into a mug of piping hot water. Sleepy Knot.

KG - another member of the XY population would probably be just peachy for SKnot. He'll probably bring his computer along and entertain himself. Mr. Salsa will be there, too, won't he?

The Burke Gilman trail is paved. We have lots of paved miles in the city. The BG runs along Lake Washington, then joins the Samammish River Trail (which runs along the Samammish River). Heading toward the ocean from the BG takes a little finessse with a map as the trail ends and you need to do some road riding until you get to the beach.

Anybody planning to come to Seattle with bikes: order a (FREE) city of Seattle biking map. www.seattle.gov Seattle Department of Transportation does a great job with these maps.

[Bruno28]

I've had a thought - what about Italian food? Everybody likes Italian food (don't they???). It's cheap and cheerful (at least it is over here due to our large Italian population) and I bet mimi knows some good places.


Whaddya think?

And thanks for the hot toddy recommendations....of course, being Scottish (have I mentioned that) I'd never imagined that whisky had medicinal properties :cool: :cool: :cool:

[sgtiger]

Ooooooh... TE dinner. I'm in. Maybe we'll even get a sitter so that Mr. Kiltiger can come along and keep Mr. KG and Sknot company.

[Bruno28]

Okay....we're gonna have to hire somewhere :eek: :eek:

Who knew I was so popular?......what do you mean y'all just want an excuse to meet up with each other:confused: :confused:

[Xrayted]

Y'all??? You must be one of those southern Scots. heehee. :D Welcome sister. Have a mint julip. (sorry, I'm a wee bit drunk and whole lot happy. :o)

Knot - I will check out the map, thanks. :)

[Bruno28]

Have a mint julip.


Never have I been so disappointed in a drink as I was in a mint julip :(

The one I had tasted like a slushy - course it might just have been the cheap touristy bar I was drinking in in New Orleans.....

[mimitabby]

there are tons of good italian restaurants in Seattle. Up by the U district, there is Marcello's (I know all the ones down by me... and I don't think folks are going to want to go that far south) I'll get back to you. There's a nice selection of good food Italian restaurants in every corner of seattle.. (good idea!)

[Xrayted]

Yes Bruno, they are an acquired taste. The best ones are had at the Kentucky Derby from what I hear. There is a place in Savannah, Georgia (can't remember the name right now) that makes one that is simply divine. *drooling*

[salsabike]

So after much noodling about with Bruno and a little with Mimi, here’s what we’d like to do: Have our Bruno visit-TE dinner on Saturday October 20 with all of you at our house. Here’s why:

1. We won’t have to get into a sweat about getting set numbers and reservations. So that means come one, come all. Sknot, Raleighdon, KG’s spouse, etc. Yup, Chris will of course also be there.

2. Y’all will get to see the scene of the contractor/remodel crime. Even the basement dungeon from which I posted to you guys last winter while in the Slough of Air-Compressor Despair.

3. We have rocks and minerals all over the house from rock hunting trips we’ve done (and a rock shop in the garage—rock saw, sander, polisher, rocks we found but haven’t cut yet). We have a weaving studio with two threaded looms to look at and play with (and embarrassingly vast quantities of yarn). We have, of course, bikes, for those who need a fix. Stuff to look at, stuff to play with. We’re pretty casual and laidback. It's an easy house to be at and we'd really like to have you come by.

4. Our house is close to I-5 and really easy to find.

5. Just think of the pictures we'll be able to post on TE the next day.

So...will this work for you guys? We propose that we provide all kinds of really good take-out from Whole Foods; maybe some good Chinese food from the Black Pearl...and that you just bring whatever you like to drink.

More details (time, PMs with directions) as we get closer...

[mimitabby]

so should we each sign up to bring something?

[Xrayted]

Sounds great Salsa. Do we have to do dishes? I hate doing dishes. I can volunteer Kit up for that duty... :p

[salsabike]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO dish washing. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sign-up.

I want to make this easy. So I thought Chris and I would just buy a whole lotta good food. If people want to bring things, they can, but they don't have to. If people want to toss $5 in a plate to help with food costs, they can, but they don't have to. We are happy to host this dinner for Ms. Bruno and you guys.

Um...we're REALLY casual. We believe in good sturdy paper plates. No worries. Just fun.

[chickwhorips]

Well if guys are now involved, maybe I can convince Andy to come down with me to split costs, plus he knows the area. Hmmmmmm......;)

Now must heal up my foot!

[Xrayted]

so, are we going to have a visit from the canadian contingent or what? :cool:

CWR - try to talk him into it. pleeeeeeeeeeeeease? :D

[chickwhorips]

I did talk to him, and with figuring out hotel, flight (even on miles), rental car, and food for a long weekend.... brings me WAY over budget. :(

My foot might not be healed yet, and I won't be able to walk around much. That's no fun either. :(

I don't think we'll be able to make it. :( :(

[Wahine]

Well, things are looking pretty good from where I stand at the mo that I (and possibly DH) could be there. Better than 50% chance right now. Heeeee Heeeee.

[salsabike]

Wahine, too cool! Keep thinking that way. What the heck, a weekend in Seattle...good fun.

CWR, I'm sorry to hear that. I would have bejeweled a walking boot for you (I finally threw that thing out not long ago).

Sgtiger..call the sitter.

TREK??? WELL????

[boy in a kilt]

SGTiger always has a back-up sitter for things like this.

It just means she goes without a date (or, without me at least).

[salsabike]

SGTiger always has a back-up sitter for things like this.

It just means she goes without a date (or, without me at least).

No, no--you're supposed to come too...

PS That sounds just like what my mom used to love to say: "We don't need a dishwasher. We have two at home". (that would have been me and my sister, of course)

[Eden]

Alrighty - I don't have any conflicts so I'm in!

[KnottedYet]

sounds great!

[boy in a kilt]

she's got a babysitter who pays the bills...

with neighbors and whatnot, finding someone to herd the young'uns shouldn't be too hard.

[MM_QFC!]

Sounds great; I'm in town that weekend, so I'd like to join in, ok?
...byodrinks and some $ to contribute, right?

[salsabike]

Sounds great; I'm in town that weekend, so I'd like to join in, ok?
...byodrinks and some $ to contribute, right?

Hey, great! And you're right. But we're not very worried about the $ part. Nothing wrong with hosting some fellow cyclists for some take-out dinner, we figure.

Next week, I'll post asking for a general head count, and PM you all with directions/time.

Bruno and Chris and I are all really pleased you all are coming.

[teigyr]

Let me know how late people will be there. I could be there by 8:30pm or so but don't want to be inconveniently late.

[salsabike]

Teigyr, plan to come then. I hadn't actually picked a specific time yet, but believe me, we will be in the middle of the evening then, so come. And you won't be all that far from home---a 10-15 minute drive across 125th, no more.

[Xrayted]

Wahine - are you going to be able to make it up? Inquiring minds want to know. :p

[kelownagirl]

I just got my schedule for our Pro-D Day on October 19th and the workshop I really want to attend is in the afternoon so I won't be able to get away at noon to drive to Seattle. I guess that weekend won't be in the cards for us...:(

DH and I definitely want to do a long weekend in Seattle sometime so maybe we can do it again in the spring?

[mimitabby]

sure, why not?!

[Bruno28]

I'm just getting sooooo excited counting down the hours until I meet all you great women!

I leave for Calgary on Thursday and head from there down to Seattle for the weekend 20-23rd.

Salsa is great for agreeing to have us all at her house. Big cheer for Salsa!!!

Is there anything Scottish that anyone has a burning desire for? (and no, Knot, that doesn't include Glenfiddich - I was thinking more cultural). I ordered some cds from Amazon so we could have some Scottish music to listen to (including bagpipes for mimi) but there's a postal strike here so that might not happen.

Did I mention I'm getting Really excited :D :D :D

[Wahine]

Wahine - are you going to be able to make it up? Inquiring minds want to know. :p

More likely than not at this point. How's that for commitment? I'll have to drive through Portland, you kids interested in car pooling?

[Wahine]

Seriously Bruno, I don't know how hard it would be to get but I'd love enough fabric to make a long skirt (I don't sew, so I can't tell you how much would work, I can try to find out but it's kinda late) in the Cameron hunting tartan. I'd have to guess that this would be nearly impossible at this point. Maybe we can discuss it when you're here and you can help me find a supplier that would be able to send it to me. Eventually, after the strike that is.

I'm getting excited too!

[salsabike]

Yay Wahine!

Can we get a sort of vague head count now? I'll put a list below and if I have anything wrong either way, just let me know. Then I can send out a big PM with directions. Re time, I'm thinking, like, 6:30-7:00 to 10:00-11ish. Will that work for everyone?

Here's who I think "everyone" is:

Bruno (hahahaha. Just checking to see if everyone's paying attention)
X
Kit
Mimi
Raleighdon
Knot
SKnot
Sgtiger
Kiltiger boy
Eden--not sure if with spouse or not...
Teigyr
MM_QFC
Wahine

Knot, any chance we could get Quillfred to come? I miss her.

Anyone else, yea or nea?

We'll have fun!

[boy in a kilt]

Glenfiddich? Glenlivet is by far the superior single malt. Everytime a bottle of Glenlivet gets opened, an angel gets it wings.

I've got a little bag pipe music. Just a handful of songs, but it includes the all-important Scotland the Brave and Amazing Grace.

As a side bar, where else but the US could the unofficial Scottish National Anthem be co-opted to sell a soap called Irish Spring? Irish pipes don't even have drones.

Some lessons in pronunciation might be good. Celtic history and mythology is a minor (read: cheap) hobby of mine. However I've given up trying to sort out some of the names. I can almost handle Irish and Scottish as long as I don't have to say them out loud. Manx and Welsh come out sounding like I have a condition.

At least I already know what to wear. Then again, when your screen name is Boy in a Kilt, it does create certain expectations. I'm sure if I don't show up in one, Knot will berate me something awful.

[mimitabby]

so long as (sir) Raleighdon doesn't have to wear a kilt.

[MM_QFC!]

Hey Salsa - could you add 1 with me, as I figured it would be OK if my DGF accompanies me; she's a rider too and she's looking forward to it also. Thanks!

[salsabike]

Hey Salsa - could you add 1 with me, as I figured it would be OK if my DGF accompanies me; she's a rider too and she's looking forward to it also. Thanks!

You bet!

[KnottedYet]

I had Quill's phone number somewhere, but I don't know where. Oh, wait, I just found it! PMing it to you.

[salsabike]

Hey, I forgot to also ask---does anyone have any really compelling food "issues"? Want to make sure everyone will be able to eat!

Knot? Gluten? Anyone else?

[KnottedYet]

Me, gluten. Not an issue, I always find goodies to eat! (and I'll bring something, too.)

Most foods *don't* have gluten! :D

[boy in a kilt]

I'm ok with anything that doesn't involve eating organs or cooked cruciferous vegetables.

Sorry, no haggis for me.

[boy in a kilt]

so long as (sir) Raleighdon doesn't have to wear a kilt.

Does he not do manskirts?

[Eden]

It'll just be me - the hubby can't make it that night.

No food issues for me - 99% omniverous

[Bruno28]

Sorry, no haggis for me.

Well, aparently your department of homeland security or suchlike doesn't let haggis be imported to the US. Probably afraid one mouthful will turn you all into socialists.


Glenfiddich? Glenlivet is by far the superior single malt. Everytime a bottle of Glenlivet gets opened, an angel gets it wings.

Stop havering!



Some lessons in pronunciation might be good.

Did Salsa not mention everyone has to talk Scottish all night????:rolleyes: Now c'mon, don't let on I haven't given you enough coaching - we all remember talk Scottish day, right?:D Don't worry, there will be personal tuition.

And the more drunk I get, the more Scottish I become. Which means at some point I'll be arrested for 'breach of the peace' - which is a Scottish crime involving being drunk and singing very loudly out of tune.

[Wahine]

I've got the official ruling and barring a major disaster, I'll be there. DH will not (so he says right now, I'll let you know if he changes his mind).

Now, where can I find a kilt around here?

[kelownagirl]

Well, aparently your department of homeland security or suchlike doesn't let haggis be imported to the US. Probably afraid one mouthful will turn you all into socialists.



Stop havering!




So what DOES "havering" mean?? I love the Proclaimers and I always wondered what it meant in the song 500 miles... "When I haver...."??

[Bruno28]

So what DOES "havering" mean?? I love the Proclaimers and I always wondered what it meant in the song 500 miles... "When I haver...."??


It means to talk nonsense. It's what Scots do at great length when drunk.

It's also used to disparage the views of anyone you don't agree with. As in 'Awa 'n' stop haverin' (The final 'g' is normally silent in Scots). An alternative in this situation is 'awa 'n' bile yer heid'. (Trans -'go away and place your head in a pan of boiling water. That may bring you to your senses')


This is fun, isn't it:D :D :D


I really should be packing.

[mimitabby]

It means to talk nonsense. It's what Scots do at great length when drunk.

It's also used to disparage the views of anyone you don't agree with. As in 'Awa 'n' stop haverin' (The final 'g' is normally silent in Scots). An alternative in this situation is 'awa 'n' bile yer heid'. (Trans -'go away and place your head in a pan of boiling water. That may bring you to your senses')


This is fun, isn't it:D :D :D


I really should be packing.

wow! learned something new! yes, this IS fun

[Bruno28]

wow! learned something new! yes, this IS fun


Oh, there's so much more! We've hardly begun:rolleyes:

[sgtiger]

And the more drunk I get, the more Scottish I become. Which means at some point I'll be arrested for 'breach of the peace' - which is a Scottish crime involving being drunk and singing very loudly out of tune.

Funny, we call that Karaoke and unfortunately it's not illegal around these parts. Lost a lot of sleep my high school years due to it.(Why, oh, why did my parents have to do it 'til two in the morning on a school night and still expect me to do well in school?) It seems it's something the Scottish and Koreans have in common. Who woulda thunk?!! :rolleyes: ;) :p

[dex]

My schedule has opened up (I thought I was going to be out of town that week), so I'd love to come out and meet people...

[Xrayted]

Yea!! :cool: :D

[Xrayted]

BTW, someone needs to promise there will be NO karaoke! There just isn't enough beer in the world... :rolleyes: :p

I think I may need to wear my Utilikilt for this one. :eek: :D

[teigyr]

DH will be accompanying me also :)

[Xrayted]

It means to talk nonsense. It's what Scots do at great length when drunk.

Hmmm, I know there must be some Scottish in my family tree somewhere... :p

[Eden]

Hmmm, I know there must be some Scottish in my family tree somewhere... :p

I've got MacGregors a few generations back (my British friend likes to tell me they were horse thieves.......)

genuine mutt really though - Italian, English, Irish, Scottish, German, Slovak, who knows what else (granddad from Sicily so that opens up a whole world of mixing - now my dad thinks maybe greatgramma was Albanian :p )

[Xrayted]

I have German, Irish, Italian and most likely Scottish. No wonder I can't understand any of them... :p

[boy in a kilt]

I think I may need to wear my Utilikilt for this one. :eek: :D

As long as it isn't an Olive Original. Then we would match and that's creepy.


And the more drunk I get, the more Scottish I become. Which means at some point I'll be arrested for 'breach of the peace' - which is a Scottish crime involving being drunk and singing very loudly out of tune.

I understand this perfectly well. Have I ever mentioned that I am a descendant of moonshiners and hillbillies?

I'm not sure it would take something as drastic as haggis to make us socialists, we just would never refer to it as such.

[kelownagirl]

You guys better take lots of pictures at this gathering. I am so disappointed that I won't be able to come... :(

[salsabike]

We're sorry too, KG. Next time...

Welcome, Dex!

Bruno, should I wear my Celtics shirt or my Rangers shirt?? OK, never mind that one. (I'll just wear my Man U shirt instead)

[dodges objects being thrown and puts karaoke machine back in the basement]

[teigyr]

Hmmmm, I have a Flogging Molly shirt :p

Wrong country though and besides, I believe they are from the US.

[Bruno28]

should I wear my Celtics shirt or my Rangers shirt??



http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/home/

[teigyr]

DH and I did re-watch Trainspotting the other night as to get the lingo down right.

Hilarious albeit disturbing movie.

[crazycanuck]

:cool: Trainspotting :cool:

Begbie :eek: :cool:

C

[teigyr]

the movie always makes me want to eat beans for breakfast :eek:

[boy in a kilt]

Hmmmm, I have a Flogging Molly shirt :p

Wrong country though and besides, I believe they are from the US.

Flogging Molly is good trail running music. They are up there with Social Distortion as my favorite lower-key punk bands.

Dave King, the singer, is from Dublin. Originally came to the US as part of Fastway, which Wikipedia describes as "a late-80's/early 90's hard rock band." I remember Fastway having a couple of hits around 1983-ish. I still catch myself singing it from time to time.

I'm sure wearing a T-shirt from an Irish punk band won't seem too odd. Let's ponder the all the cultural cross-threading going on here. Scottish woman in Seattle, hanging out (and presumably drinking) with a bunch of Yanks. At least one yahoo of undetermined heritage running around in a kilt made in the US, either tartan or an Olive Utilikilt. Also, there will be at least one person there born in Asia (unless I end up going alone).

Oh, and the common denominator is we all ride bikes. The first bike with cranks was invented by the French.

I'm sure I'm missing something, but that's a good start.

Sounds like a party to me.

[teigyr]

Am actually going to NY in November to see Stiff Little Fingers which, despite their ages now, is kind of Irish punk. Have many SLF shirts.

Am still thinking of what I have that is Scottish.

Midge Ure! Got it.

[KnottedYet]

a blast from the past...

"We're on the march with Ollie's Army
We're going to the Argentiiiiiiine
And we'll really shake them up
When we when the World Cup
Cause Scotland are the greatest football teeeeeeeeam"

and let's not forget:

"I want to be a punk rocker
but my mommy will nae let me,
she says if I'm a punk
She'll kill me, and hate me
I want to be a punk rocker
but I'm fraid to be a punk
cuz me mommy will nae let me be a punk"

And "Restless Natives" is a good way to get the accent... (hee hee!)

[sgtiger]

Finally have sitters nailed down, so Mr. Kiltiger will definitely be accompanying me. Yea!

Anyone living in the north end interested in carpooling (big van), pm me. We do turn into pumpkins at ~10:30, so be aware that we need to leave by 10pm.

[boy in a kilt]

Finally have sitters nailed down, so Mr. Kiltiger will definitely be accompanying me. Yea!

Anyone living in the north end interested in carpooling (big van), pm me. We do turn into pumpkins at ~10:30, so be aware that we need to leave by 10pm.

I turn into a pumpkin at 10:30 because I get up for work at 5:30. She's usually on her second decaf cappucino happily web surfing. At least, I think that's what she's doing. I'm usually asleep.

[boy in a kilt]

a blast from the past...

"We're on the march with Ollie's Army
We're going to the Argentiiiiiiine
And we'll really shake them up
When we when the World Cup
Cause Scotland are the greatest football teeeeeeeeam"

and let's not forget:

"I want to be a punk rocker
but my mommy will nae let me,
she says if I'm a punk
She'll kill me, and hate me
I want to be a punk rocker
but I'm fraid to be a punk
cuz me mommy will nae let me be a punk"

And "Restless Natives" is a good way to get the accent... (hee hee!)

I am interested in your club and it's activities. Please feel free to send me more information.

[margo49]

Here is my contribution to the evening.

If I post it now you will **all** have time to practice the words
to the tune of A Scottish Soldier (you can find it on the internet or YouTube)

One...two... three...and...

There was a cyclist, a Scotttish cyclist
Who cycled far away, and rode so far away
There was none bolder, nor heart-of-gold-er
Than Bruno 28 of Falkirk town
She's seen the flowers, at sunset hours
She's seen the cows a-graze thro' Scottish haze
And now she's flying, her heart is sighing
To meet the girls of Team Estrogen

[chorus] And they're TE girls, they're the greatest girls
Not just cycling girls, they're all-rounder girls
Forever these girls will be TE girls
One for all and all for one

There were some cyclists, Seattle cyclists
Who cycled far and wide, they rode so far and wide
There were none bolder, nor heart-of-gold-er
They rode on all the routes and cycled all the tracks
They've seen the grizzly, in weather drizzly (??!!)
They've seen the ducks in lines, above the pines
And now they're eating, and no doubt drinking
And Bruno 28 is there with them

[chorus] And they're TE girls...


Wish I was there to see if I could drink Bruno under the table.
You Americans haven't a chance! You need an ozzie or a kiwi to have a hope of out-drinking a Scot!

[mimitabby]

don't worry SG, i am home and in bed before 10pm. Talk about pumpkins! (Chickens!)

[Bruno28]

Great song Margo!

Here's one you can all practice

http://www.tartanspecials.com/myfavouritethings.html

I made it to Calgary. Will be appearing in Seattle soon!

[Wahine]

Wish I was there to see if I could drink Bruno under the table.
You Americans haven't a chance! You need an ozzie or a kiwi to have a hope of out-drinking a Scot!

How about a good Canadian girl with a lot of Scottish Ancestry.

Which brings me to my next question...does anyone have some floor space where I can roll out my thermarest? Or even a safe place to park where I can sleep in the back of my truck?

[salsabike]

Hey, this is a bump.

Anyone have a place for Wahine to stay??

And---expect a PM with details, coming right up.

Oh yeah, I meant to say that I talked to Quillfred, who would have come but won't be around next weekend--she would like to be included in another PNW TE ride sometime, though, she said.

[Xrayted]

Just PM'd you Wahine. Hopefully, we can work this all out to everyone's benefit.

Can't wait to meet y'all. :D

[Wahine]

Got it. Thanks X.

[trickytiger]

Care to add one more to the list? I live pretty close (literally 3 mins from Knotted), I worked as a geologist for years (and thus can help id/nerdify about ROCKS!), I'm a one-generation removed Scot (Go Paisley/Glasgow!) and, um, I like to eat! Plus I'd love to meet y'all! Is it still on for Saturday the 20th?



[QUOTE=salsabike;248283]So after much noodling about with Bruno and a little with Mimi, here’s what we’d like to do: Have our Bruno visit-TE dinner on Saturday October 20 with all of you at our house. Here’s why:


3. We have rocks and minerals all over the house from rock hunting trips we’ve done (and a rock shop in the garage—rock saw, sander, polisher, rocks we found but haven’t cut yet).

[salsabike]

Care to add one more to the list? I live pretty close (literally 3 mins from Knotted), I worked as a geologist for years (and thus can help id/nerdify about ROCKS!), I'm a one-generation removed Scot (Go Paisley/Glasgow!) and, um, I like to eat! Plus I'd love to meet y'all! Is it still on for Saturday the 20th?



[QUOTE=salsabike;248283]So after much noodling about with Bruno and a little with Mimi, here’s what we’d like to do: Have our Bruno visit-TE dinner on Saturday October 20 with all of you at our house. Here’s why:


3. We have rocks and minerals all over the house from rock hunting trips we’ve done (and a rock shop in the garage—rock saw, sander, polisher, rocks we found but haven’t cut yet).

Soitenly! I thought there was at least one more Seattle area "tiger" lurking somewhere in the undergrowth. Rock nerdifying is SO much fun. Consider yourself about to be PMed.

[Xrayted]

Just yell... "hey Tiger" and see how many turn around. :D

Salsa - you may consider inviting the neighbors so there's no one left to call the police when it gets noisy... :p

[salsabike]

A big thanks to those of you who PMed offering to bring stuff. I hope it will amuse you to know that I do exactly the same thing: "Are you SURE I can't bring anything? My momma brought me up to bring stuff..." We're the total potluck generations, which in general I love. So if you would like to bring something extra, you're certainly welcome to do so--just know that we will be providing plenty of food. We just wanted to make it easy for folks to come, and didn't want people from out of town worrying about whipping up some scones in their hotel room, or whatever.

Um...expect to see some boxes and piles of stuff sprinkled about, since we are not 100% moved in (maybe by NEXT year...). And a couple of seriously cat-scratched chairs, and the like.

[teigyr]

Heh, I always feel like I should bring something. It just doesn't seem right NOT doing that!

And our furniture....and the kitty condo in our living room, is all scratched up. That and there are the surprise piles of kitty vomit. I woke up to that this morning.

I look forward to seeing everyone :D

[MM_QFC!]

A big thanks to those of you who PMed offering to bring stuff. I hope it will amuse you to know that I do exactly the same thing: "Are you SURE I can't bring anything? My momma brought me up to bring stuff..." We're the total potluck generations, which in general I love. So if you would like to bring something extra, you're certainly welcome to do so--just know that we will be providing plenty of food. We just wanted to make it easy for folks to come, and didn't want people from out of town worrying about whipping up some scones in their hotel room, or whatever.

Um...expect to see some boxes and piles of stuff sprinkled about, since we are not 100% moved in (maybe by NEXT year...). And a couple of seriously cat-scratched chairs, and the like.


Hey now, let's not be so hasty! If anyone offered to whip up scones, let's let'em, ok??? Awwwwwright...I'll lay off the outatowners! This'll be fun!
See ya then,
Mary

[Eden]

Hey now, let's not be so hasty! If anyone offered to whip up scones, let's let'em, ok??? Awwwwwright...I'll lay off the outatowners! This'll be fun!
See ya then,
Mary

I can't gaurantee good scones, but I sure know how to whip them up (might be embarrassed to have an acutal Scottish person taste them though.......)

[Bruno28]

I can hardly wait to taste the scones! :D

I'm bringing shortbread. And a Jimmy Shand cd.:cool:

[Eden]

oh boy - now I'm committed or should that be need to be committed....;)

Scones it is - hope everyone likes cranberries

[Bruno28]

Ah yes, cranberries - that well known Scottish fruit.....


Hey - what the weather likely to be like over the week-end?

[Kitsune06]

I have German, Irish, Italian and most likely Scottish. No wonder I can't understand any of them... :p

Is that where you get the italian attitude and irish temper? ;)

'spose I oughta wear my kilt, too? Wish I still had my boar 'n thistle badge... oh well...

I'll need to mind my ale and whiskey. I tend to go on havering about things no one needs to hear about... :rolleyes:

[mimitabby]

light showers, no windstorms; mild temps.

[salsabike]

Ah yes, cranberries - that well known Scottish fruit.....


Hey - what the weather likely to be like over the week-end?

From my favorite weather guy: "We'll keep updating this story frequently with new wind gusts and news items, and we'll add back in the extended forecast once this storm passes, but generally, rainy and breezy (but not as windy) Friday. Light rain at times Saturday, then showers Sunday and perhaps drying for early next week."

Anyone who WANTS to bring dessert certainly COULD...

[Eden]

Ah yes, cranberries - that well known Scottish fruit.....


Hey - what the weather likely to be like over the week-end?

Gotta put some American in there somewhere ;)

The weather unfortunately does not look so lovely.... or should I say looks pretty typical for this time of year

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?site=sew&smap=1&textField1=47.62180&textField2=-122.35030

[Bruno28]

Okay - the next time any of you hear from me, I'll be talking Scottish right at you and you will be looking at me blankly. I can hardly wait!

Salsa - will call you tonight.

See you all soon!!!:D :D :D

[margo49]

Behave yourself, Bruno.
These are all good women and you know in your heart that they have no idea of what a Scot is capable of .
Wish I was there...
*You* will all wish I was there when Bruno *really* starts being Scottish

[boy in a kilt]

BTW, someone needs to promise there will be NO karaoke! There just isn't enough beer in the world... :rolleyes: :p

I think I may need to wear my Utilikilt for this one. :eek: :D

There is ALWAYS enough beer.

[Wahine]

Did some one say karaoke?

I have some idea of what a Scot is capable of, I'll try to keep the other ladies safe.

I'm pretty excited, I must say.

[boy in a kilt]

Karaoke is probably safer than anything I might do that begins with "hold my beer and watch this..."

[Wahine]

Once I said exactly that and proceeded to try a tail whip on my mountain bike. That didn't come out too well. Good thing I won't be bringing my MTB.

I also like to climb things when I've had a few.

[Xrayted]

Oh my, the possibilities of a drunk man in a kilt... :eek: :D

[Xrayted]

I also like to climb things when I've had a few.

Um, k... we need to set some ground rules when you are staying in our hotel room, Wahine. ;) :p

[boy in a kilt]

Once I said exactly that and proceeded to try a tail whip on my mountain bike. That didn't come out too well. Good thing I won't be bringing my MTB.

I also like to climb things when I've had a few.

Ditto. And the other way around. Climb things THEN have a few.

[salsabike]

Holy ****, you guys are funny as hell.

She's here, she's here! Just called me from her hotel room, having greatly enjoyed the long van ride from the airport. Looking forward to traipsing around tomorrow with me in hometown-like weather, I expect. And we are fooded up for tomorrow night!

[KnottedYet]

Yeee-HAWWWWWW!

[crazycanuck]

K..giveth us an updateth..

C

[KnottedYet]

It was FUN!

(there, how's that for an update? :D )

There were cameras, so pictures will be up soon I bet. (I didn't think to bring mine) 4 kilts were in evidence. 1 kilt was lifted, but the wearer had underwear on, thank goodness. (but not for long)

Bruno did not wear a kilt.

Salsa's house is beautiful. Thank you Salsa and Mr. Salsa for hosting!

Now, when can we all go to Scotland?

[margo49]

(Now, when can we all go to Scotland?

That is somewhere I could prob'ly get to!

[sgtiger]

Thank-you, Salsa, for a funtabulous time! Your home is truly beautiful. I'm glad that the headaches of the remodel are over and that the efforts of the last year turned out so well. Now you can sit back and enjoy all you've accomplished. And I am amazed by your and Mr. Salsa's talent and artistic ability.

It was wonderful getting to meet all these fantastic TE women and their SOs. Hopefully I have the opportunity to ride with everyone soon, including Bruno in her hometown. That would be amazing! Alas, I'm afraid that will be some years away with issues regarding time and $$$. <Sigh> Maybe, I'll win the lottery soon. 'Course I think that I actually have to play to have even a minuscule chance of winning. So I'm not holding my breath. But a girl can dream. :rolleyes: ;) :p

[MM_QFC!]

Thanks from me too, Salsa (and a hearty thanks to SalsaChris too!), for hosting us in your beautiful home.
Food, fun, friends is a great mix - every time, right? I thoroughly enjoyed the 'TE meet' and hope to see you all again soon - maybe out on a ride, eh?
Hey, Bruno - stop lickin' that Drambouie bottle - it's empty already!!
Tailwinds!
Mary

[salsabike]

Guys, you can't imagine what a blast it was to have you all. What a totally cool group. I'm going to post below the same thing I said on OTA---for those who don't read OTA:

Man, the Bruno TE dinner last night was a blast! We had: Knotted Yet, SKnot, Mimi, Raleighdon, Sgtiger, Boy in a Kilt, Teigyr, Sean, X, Kit, Wahine, MM_QFC, Linda, Eden, Dex (did I miss anyone??). Bruno and I said to each other today, “Huh. Every single person was smart, funny, really nice, and interesting. How often does THAT happen?”

Surprised we didn’t get any police calls due to noise complaints about “Frequent Extremely Loud Bursts of Group Laughter”.

Guys---thanks so much for coming. We loved having all of you. Can’t wait to see the pics.

[salsabike]

And furthermore, anyone who has a cat will know that this link tells the whole truth and nothing but (ask Kit why she wakes up with wet hair):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qiGyxPplAw

[Xrayted]

Bruno, it was indeed Kit's and my honor to meet you. You are even funnier and warmer in person than you are on the forum, which is saying a lot. Thank you for coming to Seattle to visit. We look forward to seeing you again someday, maybe in your country next time. :) (((Bruno)))

We had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone. Thank you so much Salsa and Mr Salsa for having us all over. You two are incredibly kind (read: mentally ill) to allow such a group of miscreants in your wonderful home. :D

*ahem* I have no idea what you are talking about with the Drambuie. I was a good girl. :rolleyes: :p

Here's some pics from last night. Enjoy... :)

The gang from visual left to right as follows...
kitsune, salsa, xrayted, sgtiger, knottedyet, linda, mm_qfc, bruno, wahine and teigyr standing, sean, eden, boy in a kilt, dex.
(I think I have it right. :o) Unfortunately, Mimi and Raleighdon had already departed. Sknot also missing from the pic. (Smart kid. :p)
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r155/cbmickey/bruno%20visit/IMG_1806.jpg

kit, bruno, eden and boy having a heart to heart. :eek: :D
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r155/cbmickey/bruno%20visit/IMG_1802.jpg

discussing the finer details of cute bike socks. :rolleyes:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r155/cbmickey/bruno%20visit/IMG_1801.jpg

Knot, Salsa and Mimi... the 3 amigos :D
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r155/cbmickey/bruno%20visit/IMG_1792.jpg

4 kilts (and a kit) on a couch :cool:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r155/cbmickey/bruno%20visit/IMG_1810.jpg

just say no to crack. j/k... :p nice tat though, isn't it? I'm not saying who it belongs to... teigyr :rolleyes:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r155/cbmickey/bruno%20visit/IMG_1807.jpg

[mimitabby]

And furthermore, anyone who has a cat will know that this link tells the whole truth and nothing but (ask Kit why she wakes up with wet hair):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qiGyxPplAw

omigoodness, that is hilarious!!

thanks for posting pictures, X!

[Wahine]

Why don't I remember any of those pics being taken?

All I know is I woke up this morning with a Scottish accent talking about effing E. :p Wankers.

[kelownagirl]

Great pictures! I wish I could blow up the big group one a bit bigger so I could see people better... Looks and sounds like you all had a good time. I want more of the story of x getting felt up please.:rolleyes:

[MM_QFC!]

Great pictures! I wish I could blow up the big group one a bit bigger so I could see people better... Looks and sounds like you all had a good time. I want more of the story of x getting felt up please.:rolleyes:

KG - you'll have to ask Wahine and Knot about that...and be forewarned: they'll claim a professional and therapeutic interest only ;)

And Bruno/Wahine - I have a funny feeling it'll be a long time before I can hear any references to the English, without picturing your patented 'turning of the head while cursing and spitting' reaction!

Glad that you travelin' types got home safely too.

[KnottedYet]

Why don't I remember any of those pics being taken?

All I know is I woke up this morning with a Scottish accent talking about effing E. :p Wankers.

You forgot to "ptui"!!!

[Bruno28]

Why don't I remember any of those pics being taken?

All I know is I woke up this morning with a Scottish accent talking about effing E. :p Wankers.

oh my, I can't think who you might have be talking to.....

[teigyr]

oh...oh....my. Yes. Lovely pictures, crack included :o

Thank you Salsa for a great evening. Your house looks incredible! We had a great time. I still can't believe you can weave with steel but it was very soft, as steel goes.

It was incredible meeting everyone. I could not have asked for a better group of people to hang out with. I look forward to seeing you all (and others) again.

Knot, if you ever want to road trip to get a wetsuit, let me know. I'm all over that one!

[Wahine]

So here's a little cut and paste from elsewhere...

I had a blast. I made it home, but not without dropping some more bucks at a Lulu Lemon store in Portland. When I got home I gave DH the kilt I bought for him, very nice if I do say so myself.

Thanks to everyone!!

It was really fun.

Bruno - you are a gem and I'll never be able to say a certain word without expectorating again, thanks to you!!

X and Kit - You're too much. Thank you.

Knott - I would've rolled you out right then and there on the wet boardwalk, manipped that sucker and bin done with it...

Teigyr - You will be hearing from me. Your SO is a lovely man and I can't wait to see your pole sometime!!

SGTiger and BnK - It was great to meet you, I think I got more of a chance to chat with BnK more, (you're right, we are a little off), but man that was a hell of a good chocolate martini!!

Dex - You're fabulous, love the hair, love the socks, love the attitude. I hope we see each other again.

Salsa and Mr. - What wonderful, sweet and warm people you are. Your house is lovely and warm, a perfect reflection of it's inhabitants. And I love your craft room and Ginko fossils.

MM_QFC and Linda - What a wonderful pair. I truly enjoyed chatting with both of you.

Eden - You're adorable. It was very nice to meet you and the scones were excellent.

Mimi and RD - we'll make up for it all later. It was nice to meet you even if we didn't get a chance to really chat.


As for feeling up X - I won't deny it, it was completely innocent, well as innocent as I can be after all that alcohol.

And Teigyr and Knot....Hmmmmmmmmm road trip. I have 2 guest rooms and lots of great riding.

[Kitsune06]

And Teigyr and Knot....Hmmmmmmmmm road trip. I have 2 guest rooms and lots of great riding.

Pssst... Wahine... if you don't remember last night, I don't either.... :eek: :p ;) :D

I really loved the expectorations. In the end, I think I cleared my sinuses a little with a good *nnnngggggkkkkkkk* *cccccchhhhhhhhhhh!!!* but only a mock *ptui* after... y'know... the English. F*ckin' Engl*sh.

As far as the Xident went, I looked over (beside me!) and just see X's kilt up by her knee and two PTs all glittery-eyed feelin' up her leg. What's a woman to do? Oh, yeah, I sipped my Drambuie and went back to discussing the finer points of politics with our Scottish Ambassador.

:D :D :D

[KnottedYet]

As far as the Xident went, I looked over (beside me!) and just see X's kilt up by her knee and two PTs all glittery-eyed feelin' up her leg.

I'm not really a PT, I just play one at parties... ;)

Knot: Putting the *** into "PTAsst."
:D

[salsabike]

Knot, YOU are funny. And I like the "Critical Manners" link.

[crazycanuck]

Yep..you ladies are a hooot..

Bruno-I too said " Those F00000 English" yesterday after the RWC final..:p

I can't wait to go to Canada & perhaps a side trip to Seattle (rellies on Bainbridge island) as you ladies are so cool.

Thanks again for the phoottooos.

C

[mimitabby]

at about 9pm sunday night Raleighdon came up to me and said "so how did you get those circus peanuts home?"
he just underestimates me!

[salsabike]

Ha! You mean, as our rocket scientist of a president would say, he misunderestimates you.

I should have had party baskets. Do you remember those from when we were kids? Little plastic baskets with paper doilies that you got to bring home, filled with candy, from parties.

But in a pinch, pockets will work!

I TRIED to make those peeps stale, by the way. Put them in the fridge...left them out unwrapped...they have now gone to their reward.

[mimitabby]

oh, sorry Salsa, I guess i should have taken the ghosts. you need to just let them air for 2 weeks or so.

[East Hill]

I have a funny feeling it'll be a long time before I can hear any references to the English, without picturing your patented 'turning of the head while cursing and spitting' reaction!


It...sounds....as...if...it's...a...good...thing...I...didn't...come :( .

East Hill

[Wahine]

I'm not sure if by that post you mean that your sad that missed the cursing and spitting. If that is the correct interpretation, well you're right to be, it was actually very funny in a stereotypic Scotland vs England sort of way. Especially when you know that Bruno is a tiny very soft spoken person when you first meet her. It was the Drambuie I tell you!!

[Xrayted]

Mmmmm... Drambuie :D

[teigyr]

I guess I should've had the grain instead of the grape?

[Bruno28]

It...sounds....as...if...it's...a...good...thing...I...didn't...come :( .

East Hill


Not at all....we like you really. Well, most of you.:D :D

[crazycanuck]

((((East Hill)))) I'm sure you're one of the good ones!!!

English Rugby team-bad ones (GO THE SPRINGBOK..can i rub it in more?)
East Hill-Good one

I don't think these gals n guys are the hooligan type & want to thwack ye.

C

[kelownagirl]

Hey guys, I snagged that group photo from your get-together and put it on our TE facebook forum page. No names unless you're on facebook and tagged. HOWEVER, in retrospect, perhaps I should have asked first, SO, if you have concerns, let me know and I'll take it off today. PM me if you're really mad so I don't get publically (sp?) thrashed.:rolleyes: :D

[MM_QFC!]

I don't have any problem with it...altho I'm not on Facebook (at least I wasn't till now :rolleyes: ), but thanks for omitting names...all to protect the innocent, eh? Thanks for sending the alert too...
Mary

[Bruno28]

I don't mind since it was all my fault.:D :D :D

[mimitabby]

Hey, Bruno, did you have a Calvary at Calgary? Curious minds want to know!!

[salsabike]

I hope, given what Mimi just said, that you have at least one hand still free to type us an answer to this question!

Bruno...come in, Bruno...time to report...

[margo49]

What did you-all *do* to Bruno? :confused: :eek: :rolleyes: ;)
Not a word from her; not snail mail, not e-mail, not pm

[mimitabby]

she's in Calgary, where she does not have good computer access.
or on an airplane today...

[Bruno28]

Headed home today. The cavalry arrived in Calgary. More later.

[MM_QFC!]

Headed home today. The cavalry arrived in Calgary. More later.



Safe travels across the pond, Bruno!
It was great to meet you and have some laughs (and some sips o' that golden juice/Drambuie you brought too!)...y'all come back again soon, k?
Mary

[Bruno28]

I hope, given what Mimi just said, that you have at least one hand still free to type us an answer to this question!



:eek: :eek: :eek:

Am back in Scotland safe and sound. Must go to sleep. More for the nosey later:D :D :D

[MM_QFC!]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

.... Must go to sleep. :D :D :D

happy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's, Bruno!

[Bruno28]

Salsa wonders what exactly she has let herself in for as the party warms up. Sgtiger smiles innocently...

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Linda, MM QFC! and Dex admire Wahine's Highland dancing tribute socks while knott ponders how to steal the plate of food.

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mimi, Eden and Kit look expectantly to Bruno for more supplies of Drambuie and shortbread.

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Teigyr, Wahine, Knott and sgtiger look on sceptically as boy in a kilt gives the Scotsman's standard response to the age old question 'What's worn under the kilt?' (Answer - 'Nothing ma'am...it's all in perfectly good working order')

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Eden explains the the finer techniques of racing

4733

[Bruno28]

x leads the company in prayer at the end of the evening...


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[Pax]

Great pics!! I so wish I could have been there to meet you all.

[Eden]

just call me jacket monster

[mimitabby]

Ah Bruno, you're great! I love the captions. Nice photos too!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hey Knot- is that the "Heidi" sweater from Terry Cycles that I was drooling over a few months ago and "almost" bought? :o You look great in it!!

Everyone looks fabulous and so happy. :)

[KnottedYet]

Nope, LLBean "Kingsfield". (cheaper, and just as nice, a bit thicker and heavier)

Great pics, Bruno!

[Wahine]

Those are good photos. I love the captions.

That was a load of fun.

[MM_QFC!]

Thanks, Bruno...great pics...and loads of fun...(scratching my head here and muttering, "I don't remember any praying...unless it was for more nectar of the gods, aka Drambuie!")...

[salsabike]

I am sure X could lead a prayer group. It would just be a matter of what we're praying FOR...

[salsabike]

Great pics!! I so wish I could have been there to meet you all.

We wish so too, kiddo. That would have been great. Come visit us sometime and we'll do it again.

[Xrayted]

God hears about me enough. She doesn't need to hear from me too. :p

Kit is always getting on my case about talking with my hands. I'd put them in my pockets but I don't think that would stop them from moving while I talked. Hmmm... that would be the wrong kind of fun out in public. :eek: :rolleyes:

[salsabike]

LOUD guffaw over here.

[crazycanuck]

*snort*, please don't make me giggle..it still hurts..:o heee hee..ow

c

[mimitabby]

gosh, what's wrong with talking with your hands?

[Pax]

We wish so too, kiddo. That would have been great. Come visit us sometime and we'll do it again.

One of these days, I haven't been to the PNW since the late 70's, I'm overdue for a visit. :D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Kit is always getting on my case about talking with my hands.

This coming from one who makes quotation marks in the air with her fingers? :cool: ;) :rolleyes:

"Lay-Zor"

[Bruno28]

One of these days, I haven't been to the PNW since the late 70's, I'm overdue for a visit. :D

Come to Scotland - everyone else is:D

[Bruno28]

Hearing of Bruno's penchant for Canadian men, Don disguises himself as a lumberjack to create a diversion while mimi steals shortbread.

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X continues to preach to the converted (:D ) while Mrsalsa turns to drink and Don prays for release

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[mimitabby]

Actually, Bruno, Raleighdon is saying HALLELUJAH!

[sgtiger]

Great pictures, Bruno! Other than the group shot, I don't even remember having my picture taken. Must've had more Drambuie than I thought.:rolleyes: Great captions, too! Haha! :D

[Pax]

Come to Scotland - everyone else is:D

My honey has never traveled out of the US (except the usual Canada & Mexico border crossing trips)...our first international trip will be to England/Ireland/Scotland, she wants to go where English is the spoken until she gets the hang of things. :D

[MM_QFC!]

My honey has never traveled out of the US (except the usual Canada & Mexico border crossing trips)...our first international trip will be to England/Ireland/Scotland, she wants to go where English is the spoken until she gets the hang of things. :D

Then you'll want to be sure to ask Bruno for tips on how to refer to the English - well ahead of time; she is the diva of etiquette, f'sure! ;)

[Xrayted]

Jeez, I need to work on those abs... :o

So Bruno, while we are in Scotland (someday) what should we go see/do? Besides drink of course. Or is that pretty much the local sport? :p

I can't wait to hang out with you again. You are a riot. :cool: :D

[boy in a kilt]

I'm not sure if my liver would handle a trip to Scotland. I have a hard time turning down a friendly drink...

[mimitabby]

My honey has never traveled out of the US (except the usual Canada & Mexico border crossing trips)...our first international trip will be to England/Ireland/Scotland, she wants to go where English is the spoken until she gets the hang of things. :D

Um Queen, really they speak English in Scotland, don't worry! THey have a bit of an accent, but... It's not like Spanish or German!!

[Susan126]

English eh?

Youtube Scottish Brogue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHzVoNDf5gA)

:D

[Kitsune06]

C'mon, Boy! it's not about your liver handling it, but having enough braincells to look at the crew and say "Sure. I can sacrifice you in the name of Scottish ales and liqueurs!" Brave, kamikaze frontal lobe cells die for me evrrrrr mmmm nnnnnnngggggg....

[boy in a kilt]

I have this theory about brain cells.

There are good brain cells that want to study, work and generally act right. Then there are the "bad" brain cells that want to drink, party and spend your kids' college money on bike parts.

Bad brain cells are created when good brain cells go bad.

When the booze hits the brain, the bad cells push, browbeat and generally punk the good ones into having "just a little drink."

In the bike shop, the bad cells are the ones saying "They are phil wood hubs, that's ONLY two or three college text books..."

Well, I've already been to college so I don't need to study anymore.

[crazycanuck]

umm kids.. you need to visit aust or nz to compare who can drink more than bruno..

no, not me!:o ian or our friends yes..

c

[sgtiger]

CC, me thinks that many of those Kiwis and Aussies can trace their ancestors back to Scotland. Och, aye!

The same could probably be said about them southern mountain folk. You know who you are. ;) :p

[salsabike]

Good morning, CC. See this link for your entertainment for today:

http://www.woostercollective.com/


Hope you're feeling a little better.

[crazycanuck]

hey salsa! thanks for the link!

i'm well but tired..my friend took me out for a coffeeeeeeeeeeeee as i needed to get away from four walls, silence, my computer and books...even if i had to hobble for a few min it was a nice release...


c

[Pax]

English eh?

Youtube Scottish Brogue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHzVoNDf5gA)

:D

When I was in college my roommate at a boyfriend who was Scottish, I can actually understand a Scot pretty well. My problem is after growing up all over the world I tend to mimic any accent I come in contact with...an old survival strategy used to fit in in a new environment. :D

[boy in a kilt]

umm kids.. you need to visit aust or nz to compare who can drink more than bruno..


I've drank with representatives of several of Her Majesty's former colonies. It'd be a hard call. Bruno did put a serious hurting on that bottle of drambuie. She also drug me into that particular folly by insisting, nay demanding, that I partake also. Twenty-two ounce bottle of stout in my hand notwithstanding.

But, an interesting correlation. Of the 4 kilted members of the party, who left with their sobriety intact?

Should I also mention that my family ran moonshine only two generations ago?

[margo49]

Knew I shoulda flow-en over for that party.(Even if my one remaiming dependent child had to go shoeless for the next 5 years!)
Yeah, the Brits can drink, but Australasians drink more and faster.

[Bruno28]

Some people asked me what my home town was like - here's a web link that gives you an idea.


http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/falkirk/falkirk/index.html

[KnottedYet]

TE trip to Falkirk!

[mimitabby]

I'm in. Bruno, how much room do you have for our bikes?

[Bruno28]

Lots of room! My garage is nearly empty as my car sits in the driveway all the time:D :D :D

The garage should sleep about 10 plus bikes! But I wouldn;t come in winter:rolleyes:

[mimitabby]

Don't worry Bruno, we'll wait until it gets nicer out.

[Bruno28]

Come! Come! - I won't make you sleep in the garage, honest.

[salsabike]

But, an interesting correlation. Of the 4 kilted members of the party, who left with their sobriety intact?



Any??

By the way, Boy, I think we will not let you go to Iraq in 2009. We'd rather have you here. Let your superiors know about this decision, okay?

We need to go to a Falkirk game while we're there. Then we can buy Falkirk jerseys to wear when we ride. Last I checked, they were in 11th place out of the 12 Scottish League teams...so naps will be allowed.

[Bruno28]

Last I checked, they were in 11th place out of the 12 Scottish League teams...so naps will be allowed.


Oy! I'm listening.

[salsabike]

Hahahahaha!

[Xrayted]

They could use our encouragement then, couldn't they? :p

[salsabike]

Exactly! That's why we all need to go and get the jerseys. I'm sure we'll LIFT them out of their doldrums by our TE fabulousness.

[teigyr]

I looked at the website and it looks incredible.

Ok, when's a good time to go?

[boy in a kilt]

By the way, Boy, I think we will not let you go to Iraq in 2009. We'd rather have you here. Let your superiors know about this decision, okay?


I'll let them know. Now we just need to find a country that will accept a deserter. I think that limits me to Iceland. I've seriously always wanted to visit Iceland.

[crazycanuck]

Hey BIK, can you claim refugee status in Iceland?

Why not build yourself a boat & sail to new country & claim refugee status?

Would that work??? I've always wondered..

c

[boy in a kilt]

I don't know. Claiming refugee status is one thing, getting it is another. Particularly if one happens to be a US military officer who is wanted for desertion. There is no statute of limitations on desertion.

[kelownagirl]

I think Canada has accepted US deserters in the past. :)

[salsabike]

Yeah, that's more what I had in mind--then BC can throw the next NW America TE party. Although Iceland's geology is really fabulous...my dad was stationed there as a radio operator in WWII. Either way will work. I'm just glad we have this settled.

[boy in a kilt]

I'm not sure if Canada is extraditing deserters or not. A couple of years ago, there was a kid who'd headed for Canada after deserting. Don't remember if he returned of his own accord or was returned by Canadian Authorities.

However, it would also mean I could never return to the US for any reason other than turning myself in. Once I did that, I would be convicted of a federal offense which means I'd never be able to vote, hold office, own a weapon or get a professional license.

Also, I would spend the rest of my life dealing with the fact that I was too chickensh** to honor my commitment to the US Government and my soldiers. My opinions on our reason for being wherever we end up are irrelevant. I still have a duty to my soldiers to bring as many of them as I can home alive.

[salsabike]

Hey. We know. This was just meant as a joke, you know. Never meant to be taken seriously, not intended as any kind of political statement. I am very sorry if it appeared otherwise. I would never make such a suggestion seriously, here or anywhere else.

[boy in a kilt]

None taken. One of those conversations that went one way, then the other.

[kelownagirl]

I knew it was all in jest as well, and was just going along to the fun of it. (However, I would support a deserter if they came here.)

[boy in a kilt]

Given my previous adventures in Canada, liver damage is definitely possible. Particularly if I ever find the pub in Victoria that I used to frequent when my ship was there. Good stout.

Or, Iceland. Do they have stout in Iceland? Can I get studded bike tires in Iceland?

[kelownagirl]

Hey, did you happen to be in a pub at the Esquimalt base on June 24,1993? I had the most fun with a bunch 'o French sailors celebrating the Fete Nationale that night...

[boy in a kilt]

Sorry, no. I've put back a few at that particular establishment, but I'd been out of the Navy for about nine months by then.

Now that I think about it, the last time I was in Canada was August 1992.

However, there is a pretty good chance that I was at a bar somewhere in the Portland area.