Now that's surprising , I would have thought the world's oldest pub may have dated back to right after the origin of alcohol . :)

Greetings Rabble ,

A friend sent this to me , Cheers Mike . :cool:


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Greetings Rabble ,

My very best Christmas wishes to you all .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9xJEiD8HTo&list=PLRKrFT25-itVW-Mfa3Zo4WNTWPEcNk_qu


Merry Christmas .

Patrick , I think the tie looks fine with the attire .


However , I do have one critique and I offer this in the most respectful way .


A regular suit jacket is not meant to be worn with a...

Father Bill , you are absolutely correct . People should be very cautious about doing the DNA testing .

First off , there is the emotional caution ..... not liking your roots or finding out...

Greetings All ,

While cruising around YouTube for piping related stories , I ran across this video of the Scotch College Pipe Band from Perth , Western Australia .

These lads have an...

Greetings All ,

While cruising around on YouTube for solo piping , I ran across this video and thought I would share it with the rabble .

This lad has some healthy lungs. :) ( and is quite...

The Scottish Trading Company ( an advertiser here on XMarks ) offers them for sale :

http://www.scottishtradingcompany.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=32_178&products_id=1742

By the...

Sometimes these nubs / piling in the area of the sporran can be caused by items we wear on our hands and wrists .... rings , wristwatches , bracelets .

While putting on the sporran or adjusting...

Greetings All ,

Ran across this charming little video on Ye Olde YouTube and thought I would share it with the rabble .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrOlkZ5I7nI

Cheers , Mike

The one on the right is Stewart Black tartan .

At first glance , the one on the left looked like Thompson Camel tartan , however , it's not as it is missing a few stripes in the sett . Thus , I'm...

I will be there both days probably arriving around noon .

Clan Maclaine of Lochbuie is the honored clan this this year :

http://scottishfestival.org/

http://scottishfestival.org/clans/

...

Would you like to place a wager , OCRichard is a rather tall man . :D

Cheers , Mike :)

I'm thinking front row , 3 rd from the left . :)

Barb ,

Thanks for this information .

I wonder if this applies to all pictures used from Photobucket .

The reason I say this is because some years ago I set my Photobucket account to be...

Wow , congratulations Richard ! Quite a well deserved accomplishment to be included in the Winnipeg Collection , especially given all your years in piping .

Quite a list of pipers . I am...

Taffy Jack , I'm guessing that once the " hipster " segment of the younger generation stumble upon the fact that marmalade is falling by the wayside through articles as reported in the Telegraph ...

I agree Geoff .

I've had quite a few reactions to the kilt while at a gas station either going to a Scottish Festival / Highland Games or going home . Most all have been quite interesting...

Nathan ,

I think you made the right choice . Tartan hose in the modern colour way may have looked like you were trying to match the kilt and waistcoat but didn't quite hit the mark .

Whereas...

Well that dashes any chance I had at succession . :)

Joking aside , very interesting thread .

Neither , you use a gift bag . :D

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg594/MacGumerait/Tartan_Gift_Bags_web.jpg

Cheers and Merry Christmas !

And there lies the problem with " Roman Candles " ( fireworks ) they never stop . :)

When I read the title of your thread I thought perhaps you were looking for an " in house " construction guy . :wink:

All kidding aside , if I were retired and lived nearby , I would send you a...

Looks like a great time .

That's a gorgeous kilt jacket and vest , brown herringbone tweed - classic !!!

Cheers , Mike

I am certainly not a kiltmaker , although I do understand the basics of the construction of a traditional kilt .

If it's really true , a kilt with 80 pleats would need some explanation , I don't...