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  1. 29th November 09, 06:56 PM #1
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    Dumfries, St Andrew's Eve and Chilli Pipers too...

    Had the good fortune to be able to get up to Dumfries this weekend to participate in the climax of the Homecoming Scotland 2009 Finale event.

    We met up with Robertson and Emma (Pour1Malt) Laird and lady of Ferintosh, Alex (cessna152towser) from Hawick and Paul and Laura from Glasgow (Paul.)

    There were several things set up over the whole weekend including the Guinness book of records attempt at the worlds biggest scottish reel with over 700 people dancing. An open air performance by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and the switch on of the Dumfries Christmas lights.

    Here's some pictures of the day.


    Emma, Robertson, Me and my daughter, My Son Tom. You'll note the new Randonnée Bretonne (Brittany Walking Tartan) makes a public appearance.


    My daughter and I again... just cause she's so gorgeous.






    The world record Reel.


    Mrs English Bloke


    We had to go to the pub for a warm... it was freezing. Paul and I.


    Robertson and me.
    Last edited by English Bloke; 29th November 09 at 08:27 PM.
    Best Regards John
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    Photo op. outside the pub prior to walking up to see the Chilli Pipers.


    The Red Hot Chilli Pipers


    The Pipers on the big screen.


    Just before we all dispersed. Alex, Robertson, Paul, Me (and my little girl) and Tom.

    It was a great day out and you should have been there.

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    Best Regards John
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    Looks like the four of you (along with several thousand others) had a great time.
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    Looks like fun!!
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    grand pics
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    Fantastic photos !

    Thank you for sharing these with us.


    Best,

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    Great pics John. Once again I'll say - you have THE cuttest daughter!
    It was great to meet you and the other Xmarkers and thanks again for joining us... and the pint!

    P.S. your new kilt looks great!
    and Lauras from Edinburgh
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  8. 30th November 09, 03:17 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul. View Post
    ... and Lauras from Edinburgh ...
    I knew that. (Ooops!!)
    Best Regards John
    “... I can't think of an instrument less suited to 'Silent Night' than bagpipes... I mean, there's no question of silence in the night anymore once that GHB kicks in, is there? ..." ... Klondike Waldo
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    Good photos, John, thanks for sharing.

    Your outfit looks fantastic. What color are your hose?
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    Hello John, great pictures, that's a great family you have there.
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