Meghan, let me let you in on an important point of SCD etiquette... It's considered rude to dance with the same partner more than once or twice an evening if there are enough partners to go around....

Again, thank you so much to all of you. this has been an incredibly hard time and the support from those of you with similar pain has been incredible.
Thanks t the kindness of my sister-in-law and...

Thank you so much for all your thoughts in this time.
It was very sudden and the news is still setting in.

Looks like either part of a jacket or a couch to me. (Seems like there is a sewn seam in it.)

Very well done to you!

Congratulations, Ron. Good for you!

Done and Done!!! Congratulations to you both!

Not a clue. It's an old Baines rugby memorabilia card so quite likely.

Go Scotland!!!!


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4195011400_d1bca3a5d1_m.jpg

They're not bad, but not nearly so good as the Welsh lads!

I definitely prefer smaller local team play and playing rather than watching, but I do love love the national games, too. Not quite such a fan of the... professional games.

Are you not a Rugby man, Jock?
I grew up just up the road from Hutchesons Auldhouse and never wanted to get into the sectarian football nonsense (My dad had always supported Third Lanark but when...

Thanks, Rocky. I don't mind the extra cost, I just want to make sure I have something that'll look good AND will be able to handle going through getting food and drinks on it without needing to be...

Matt, I tried contacting them again bu am still waiting for a reply. They were the first place I went and I intended to do it through Scotweb, but do far I've been told I can only do it if I let them...

DC Dalgleish was the first place I went, but I've had no reply back other than to say 'not sure if we can do that length.' I'll try to contact them again.

Love it. I grew up doing all of those things and heating out water with the coal fire during the winter.

So, I designed a tartan in some colours I really like. (Which happen to be the colours, with a few extras, of the local University who don't want their own tartan; I asked.)
At any rate, I'd like to...

I'm a bit late on this, Greg, but I am going to recommend something Panache introduced me to - The Basil Gimlet. AMAZING.
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/basil-gimlet-10000001886180/

Thanks, everyone. It's been a terrible slog but absolutely worth it. I'm looking forward to being able to work, getting my finances sorted and debt paid and starting the next step in my life.
Diane...

happy birthday, big yin!!!

Well, after YEARS and thousands of dollars, my work permit was approved today.
Our interview for the permanent residency is on August 1st and I am told I should have all my cards and be able to work...

Huge, huge congratulations! She's obviously as smart as she is beautiful.

Aye, that's a good one!

Fantastic. I'm hoping to do a similar race next year (The spartan race) and plan to do it Kilted.

Good for you!

Glad everyone is doing so well!!!

I had some ups and downs due to health issues but am doing great. I've lost about 30lbs so far and I'm on track to be at my healthy weight in late June or early...