I know it’s early

[thescot]

OK. OK. OK. I'm awake. (I know, I sound like Grandfather Clock, but only a few of you will understand that allusion.) Let's get this show on the road.

For an old retired guy, I stay pretty busy, so I have been slack, especially since I've been tutoring, grandfathering, wife's been sick since Christmas, and blah, blah, blah.

Besides, since I've been totally buried the last year or two, you guys have done an excellent job of planning.

I say we go for Jan 31 since that's the only weekend date the CelticLass is off. I am not in the least opposed to a weekday meeting to match some of her other dates, but I fear you poor working stiffs who travel a bit might not make it. Sing out loud and clear soon so we can have consensus. Greg is hanging in there, and Landon, the new wannabe owner, is also a friend and a lodge brother, so that's no problem. I imagine Holly will want to come make the haggis and whiskey sauce, so we're good as to venue and menu.

I am determined to make it this year. Got the kilt all de-stunk and the hose washed. I even admired myself in the mirror with a bonnet the other day. So now, let's sound off.

1. Is a week night out of the question for anyone? Say so if it is. The place would be less crowded and we'd have less competition, but . . .
2. Is Jan 31 agreeable?
3. Who's gonna volunteer for what parts? Speak up. Michael needs t hear your voices, and we don't want some piddling turnout for Rabbie's Dee.
4. Can you call your friends and get some of them to come? We really do need a head count in advance, so we need a solid date by--oh, let's say SUNDAY!

OK, boys (and one very lovely girl . . . who carries a gun on duty, so I don't mess with her) let's get this settled. Time is short and the haggis needs time to rest.

[thescot]

BTW: (just to get things done)

The Lass's dates of Jan. 22, 23, and 28 actually work better for me if you guys can do a weekday, but I'm more flexible that many of you. Sing out, lads ( and Ms. Lass). Let's hear ya.

[Creag]

28th or 31st works best for me. I'm in the middle of a major project at work - culminating the week of the 20th - so I don't feel up to volunteering for a major part this year. But I'll be pleased to read a poem and offer some commentary on it.

[tripleblessed]

Okay. Finally adult supervision. Weeknight can work for me, but I'm thinking 31st is better for most. I'm in for two.

[Wareyin]

I can probably do either the 28th or the 31st. The 31st is marginally better as I won't have to get up early the next day, but either one I'll have to drive an hour home to get my wife or daughter, then an hour and a half to the Tavern and the same back.

[Creag]

I will also put together the program, print, and deliver.

[AlabamaCelticLass]

With Will's work schedule, 31st is best for us. Both of us will plan to be there that day, if that's what is decided on.

Jim, we will be very sad if we don't get to see you!!

I can do the Lassie's reply again if needed... But would certainly encourage any other Lassie's who have been considering it, to step forward! It's not as painful as one might think (for the speaker anyway... Can't speak for the audience)

[thescot]

Well, there's no way I'm going for something that makes it hard on the Celtic Lass! Looks the Friday night is the best.

PLEASE! Sing out if that doesn't work for you. Tuesday is really best for me, and we don't have much competition for space, but I think Friday is probably best.

Speak up, brethren. What say ye? Everyone can get a motel room and sleep it off the next day.

Separate motel rooms, I meant, not just one. Unless . . . well, never mind.

I'm trying to call out the clan tonight. I sent the burnt cross awa 'cross the highlands a'ready.

[AlabamaCelticLass]

Don't base the whole thing on me, goodness... Haha

[thescot]

And be sure to call your friends and neighbors. And clansmen in the area who do not frequent Xmarks still make great supper mates.