A local restaurant, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, will have a buffet consisting of Neeps and Tatties, Bubble and Squeak. Bangers and Mash, Spotted Dick, and a stew made from lamb that has been soaked in Guinness for several days. It's a total mish-mash of foods from all those islands and it's "wicked good"! They bring in a piper and people wear whatever plaid they have, except the farmers they just wear their jeans as always. I'll be wearing my tank to that. Interestingly enough, the place does not have a liquor license. It's great fun and locally famous. The down side for me is that it's on Thursday night and after the feed I'm going to try to play soccer. This will not end well!

On the actual St Paddy's Day I'm going to try to touch on as many XMTS threads as I can. It is the troop / pack meeting when the Cub Scouts cross over into the troop. I'll be wearing a kilt with a scout uniform, it will be the Irish National, I ordered it from SWK, I jonesed for it exactly three and one half days, it was too big, I tailored it myself, I now love it, I will buy more, it will be St Patrick's Day, I am not Irish (the bulk of my family is), I will play my pipes, I will be among people who have not seen me kilted and some may have a problem with it. I'm certain that I'll be asked "the question" and have it called a skirt. I will, with a smile and as much grace as I can muster, point out that it is a man's garment worn with distinction by kings, princes, soldiers in battle and gentlemen for centuries. I will post pictures. I' sure the list goes on.
I really find it remarkable that this forum is so varied and encompassing that almost every facet of kilting is covered in wonderful detail and it's nice to have good folks to share the experience with.

Oh Yeah! I won't be drinking to excess
Bob