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28th October 08, 11:55 AM
#1
Edinburgh gathering - 2009
I am sure the recent strength of the dollar, now something like $1.65 to the £1 must make next year's gathering in Edinburgh a much more attractive proposition for many across the pond. Are many thinking of changing their minds and coming now after all? It should be a great occasion.
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28th October 08, 01:49 PM
#2
Aye, I'm planning to attend. The MacCallum Malcolm Clan Society will be having their AGM the following week at our Chief's home Duntrune Castle in Poltalloch. Redshanks has offered to show me more of the Argyll than the typical tourist would see.
But as far as the exchange rate, who knows what it will be in July, 2009!
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28th October 08, 02:46 PM
#3
Phil
I wish I could, however the Canadian dollar has recently plummeted even though it was at par just a few months ago. I am planning on coming over next year, however not for the gathering.
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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28th October 08, 03:01 PM
#4
We had planned our trip for the end of August, but being out of work for two months has put a damper on life as we know it. But, if things change.........
Still, out, standing in my field.
Never do anything that you would not want to explain to the paramedics.
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28th October 08, 05:27 PM
#5
I will definitely be there. Can not wait, I have been to Edinburgh before and can't wait to go back. Edinburgh is my favorite city outside of the US and I have been lucky enough to see quite a few cities. This should be a lot fun between the highland games, the parade and the events planned at the castle.
"Blood is the price of victory"
- Karl von Clausewitz
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29th October 08, 06:52 AM
#6
I am planning to go anyway, but the stronger dollar will make it nicer for me.
Is there going to be any kind of official Xmarks function there?
I've never been to Scotland so am looking forward to it.
Sapienter si sincere Clan Davidson (USA)
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" I'll have a scotch on the rocks. Any scotch will do as long as it's not a blend of course. Single malt Glenlivet, Glenfiddich perhaps maybe a Glen... any Glen." -Swingers
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29th October 08, 07:29 AM
#7
It's on my bucket list. It kills me that I might have to skip Grandfather Mt., but these sacrifices are necessary
Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)
Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.
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29th October 08, 07:31 AM
#8
 Originally Posted by Frank McGrath
We had planned our trip for the end of August, but being out of work for two months has put a damper on life as we know it. But, if things change.........
10 minutes after I posted, I got a call offering me a job. I accepted and start on 3 Nov. Now where is that map of Scotland?
Still, out, standing in my field.
Never do anything that you would not want to explain to the paramedics.
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29th October 08, 08:02 AM
#9
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29th October 08, 10:27 AM
#10
How about that! Congratulations Frank!
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