While I'm neither here nor there on the disposition of the wooden blimpie-thing, I noticed that there has been some discussion about a possible substitute totem item to replace it in the hearts and minds of Xmarksers.

I would propose a banner, not unlike a clan banner, that could be schlepped around to various places and events. I would suggest that this be something not unlike the quilts used by other organizations which would be added to at ever stop; some signatures, embroidery, a patch, a swatch of tartan...etc. If anyone is familiar with the "gypsy robe" tradition on Broadway, something like that.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy_Robe

Possibly a new blank banner that's designed to be added to or a piece of the Xmarks tartan. I know that there has been discussion of there not being any sort of "official" representation of Xmarks at any given events like Highland Games but I'm sure that something could be worked out...we're not so much an organization as we are a sort of support group, after all...

...whatever: it's obviously time to move on and not beat the disposition of the previous totem item into the ground...

Best

AA