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Fois Gu Siorraidh Dha - Eternal Peace to Him

Turpin made my first sporan, it is a dandy just like him! I had the pleasure to meet him at Stone Mountain games a few years ago.

Can I tell you later?

How do you keep a turkey in suspense? ........

Here is a very nice shop on South Uist, I just visited there and they make most of their own stuff. I saw lots of great rings
http://www.hebrideanjewellery.co.uk/

we will need pictures of course!!

I addressed my chief as Father when I met him in 2006.

Fr Peter Lamont is a catholic priest in Australia. He is not very active in the Clan as his boss keeps him busy.

wear what you like but learn a little bit about the tartan. You will always have people ask, some of whom are connected and some of whom are just curious. The ones who are conected will be impressed...

I am a Laird of Lochaber as well, someday I will stand on my sqft of land and survey all that is mine. LOL that will be a sight in itself as I have trouble seeing my feet unless I sit down. I...

Take some back roads, avoid most the major tourist spots. You will meet some of the most friendly people in the world if you take your time and go slowly. My first trip we moved each night... I was...

A splendid picture. it is a handsome man that you have in you (You are a handsom man), you in your kilt. i hope that you will be chosen by everyone.

i think that is the essence, maybe not perfect...

this one is always handy
Tha mo bhàta-foluaimein loma-làn easgannan My hovercraft is full of eels

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Fred is quite the showman and an excellent piper. I have seen him three times and would enjoy seeing him again.

I will be there, missed last year. Clan Lamont, Clan Muir and Lodge Alba tents - it will be good to see you again, stop by!!!

here is a link to an immersion opportunity near you to learn Scottish Gaelic
http://www.slighe.com/topic.php?topic_id=4

great photos, glad to see you add your copyright info!

I like McAllans and will remember your notes next time I taste.

?? really?? Gaelic is pretend

Good for them making the effort to use Gaelic!!!! Gle Mhath
Maybe this will stimulate some folks to learn their native language.

there are 6 Gaelic languages, Irish, Scottish. Welsh, Manx, Cornish and Breton. They all have the same ancinet origins. Irish and Scottish are the closest releated since the Scottish version descends...

my Scottish family moved to Ballymena area in 1646 before coming to the US. I think a lot of migration has happened for a long time to that part of Ireland.

Acch was this a Beware of the Eyes of Marge (Simpson) joke? good one

I actually chortled. very good

a great flick filmed on Barra with some of the townsfolk being extra's. About a true story I might add