We are gearing up for a Burns Dinner at the Gin on 22 Jan 2022. Start time about 1830 (6:30PM). Call George at 254.410.3558 for tickets or info. Jack
Note: This is in the Central Texas area! I...

Just as a heads up, the red block to the south (right side) of the map is not part of the game site, and the north red block is smaller than the actual site in the other three directions. You are...

Just in case someone did not hear the Salado events is ON! It will be held at the Johnies BBQ location, just off I35, on the 12-15th of November. New location and the loss of several old hands will...

The games are scheduled to be live on November 12-14 of this year. Clan sign up forms are supposed to be in the mail, if you did not receive them contact Liz Patronella or the Museum in Salado.
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The Salado Gathering and games are well into planning and we hope to have them this fall at the usual, November dates. We will be in a new venue as planned and will have a lot more room. Jack

It became very popular in the sixties to discover you had some American Indian ancestry. Most of those claims were pretty specious and the claimant was often pursuing an agenda. That said, the many...

Thank you for posting this great photo! The Rabble lives!

GrymJack

Will we try for a 2019 photo this go round?

I want to thank the folks who gave me info on the events at the games. Saved me some unneeded aggravation dealing with the crowds. I heard Saturday alone hosted over 30K guests! (I attended the...

Thank all who have given me this info!! I apologize for not getting back to this but had some significant real world interference. I am perusing the schedule there and working out what to see. ...

I will be in New Hampshire visiting family and we are planning on attending the Games in Lincoln. Never having been to the event there what can I expect?

Jack

Enjoy your retirement!

Jack

I attended the 2nd and 3rd games and greatly missed them last year. If I am able my wife and I will be there.

Hope to see as many XMark folks and SAMS folks as well.

Jack

As a Platoon Sergeant in Georgia, USA, I had a young Sergeant by the name of Anderson McCoy. His Mother was born a Hatfield and since Anderson is the full name of nickname 'Anse' as in 'Old Devil...

There is a lot of interesting history in this thread and I thank all who contributed their part. Since I have both Campbell and MacDonald (Reynolds/Ranald) ancestry I reckon I will have to avoid...

I am very sad to hear the event was cancelled. My wife and I attended the last two years and had a great time. Unfortunately the vendors have to make a living and if not enough folks spend their...

Hope to see this in Salado!

Jack

Since one of the Scot's traits that definitely followed my family line is being cost conscious (cheap!) what kind of cost differential is there between a standard kilt and one that uses hard tartan?

The gray, black and red are one nice tartan. Is almost too bad it is only for the royal family but I have to admit if it was my tartan I would do the same.

Jack

I love to see the old stuff still in action. Thanks for the information!

Jack

Howdy BD,

I am deeply sorry I will not be able to attend. We have a long planned visit by our Granddaughter and Great GrandSon, who will be visiting us at our place for the first time.
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Come one come all, to the Robert Burns Supper at The Gin on Nolan Creek in Belton TX. Ceremonies start at 6:30 PM, Jan 27 2018. Tickets are available from Barry Stark (starkbe@centurylink.net) for...

Howdy One and All,

SAMS Post 1298, SGT John McGregor is hosting a Robert Burns Supper the night of January 27, 2018 at The Gin on Nolan Creek in Belton, Texas. This is not a military function per...

And a Happy New Year!

GrymJack