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02-13-2009, 07:37 PM
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I am pleased to report the arrival of the XMTSAS Saltire to Springfield, Missouri this afternoon, after a short delay in US Customs -- no doubt due to the "Haggis & Whisky stains" in the gondola! 
I arrived home after work to find the Saltire in the library: 
Where it was being welcomed by my wee Corporal-Piper Jock McGraw of the Forty-Twa: 
So, following the ancient right of Highland hospitality, I offered the wee airship a dram, but it requested a German brew instead -- evidently it aquired a taste for it whilst in Munich with A_Hay! 
Thankfully, I had one bottle of Spaten Optimator left!
The wee ship is very tired after its trans-Atlantic crossing, so we'll finish the bottle and then turn-in for the evening. Who knows what adventure awaits in the Ozarks for the 
Mair tae follow...in the meantime, guid nicht!
Yours aye,
Todd
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02-13-2009, 07:48 PM
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Excellent! I can't wait to see the next installment in her journeys!
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02-13-2009, 07:54 PM
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Very good, Todd!
As a good escort, you should make sure that has an opportunity to visit the Highland Games in Phoenix next weekend!
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02-13-2009, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Spartan  Very good, Todd!
As a good escort, you should make sure that has an opportunity to visit the Highland Games in Phoenix next weekend! | Alas, Frank, the wee ship will be in St. Louis at a "stag" Burns Supper...but you never know where she'll turn up next!
T.
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02-13-2009, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cajunscot Alas, Frank, the wee ship will be in St. Louis at a "stag" Burns Supper...but you never know where she'll turn up next!
T. | Three Burns Night Suppers!
That's a heck of record for her first "Burns Season"
Glad to see her in such experienced hands*
Cheers
Jamie * Todd is the official pilot of the XMTSAS Saltire after all
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02-13-2009, 08:48 PM
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Todd
It's good to see the is in such capable hands, I'm looking forward to her continued adventures.
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02-14-2009, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by cajunscot Alas, Frank, the wee ship will be in St. Louis at a "stag" Burns Supper...but you never know where she'll turn up next!
T. | Don't forget, this is the home base for airships, as in Goodyear.
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02-14-2009, 04:31 AM
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Glad to see the has arrived safely and ready to begin her latest adventure. 
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My daughter has been sick today, so not much chance of the Saltire getting out and seeing the sights. However, we'll try to make it out tomorrow.
T.
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