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

**boy in a kilt** · 10-09-2007, 05:46 PM

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** · 10-09-2007, 05:48 PM

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

**MM_QFC!** · 10-09-2007, 06:21 PM

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** · 10-09-2007, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by 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!

You bet!

**KnottedYet** · 10-09-2007, 06:45 PM

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

**salsabike** · 10-09-2007, 07:01 PM

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** · 10-09-2007, 07:14 PM

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

Most foods *don't* have gluten!

**boy in a kilt** · 10-09-2007, 08:03 PM

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

Sorry, no haggis for me.

**boy in a kilt** · 10-09-2007, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by mimitabby

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

Does he not do manskirts?

**Eden** · 10-09-2007, 09:14 PM

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

No food issues for me - 99% omniverous

**Bruno28** · 10-10-2007, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by boy in a kilt

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.

Originally Posted by 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.

Stop havering!

Originally Posted by boy in a kilt

Some lessons in pronunciation might be good.

Did Salsa not mention everyone has to talk Scottish all night????

Now c'mon, don't let on I haven't given you enough coaching - we all remember talk Scottish day, right?

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** · 10-10-2007, 06:15 AM

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** · 10-10-2007, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Bruno28

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** · 10-10-2007, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by kelownagirl

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

I really should be packing.

**sgtiger** · 10-10-2007, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by Bruno28

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?!!

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