Ladies of X Marks Sound Off!

**Sorcha Griannon** · 29th January 07, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by cloves

Hey everbody,

Uh...not sure where to begin exactly...Sorcha's long post is a hard act to follow.

Lol...sorry, I was rambling. My usual posts are under 5 lines, so that was a monster.

Originally Posted by Dirka Skene

I am a serious foodie and lover of good strong drink. I am sickeningly artistic and desperate for a new creative outlet. I am a practicing henna artist, belly dancer, recreational cook, and I am contemplating beginning a tattoo apprenticeship. I'm married, still newly wed as a matter of fact. I have no children yet, but maybe I'll have some in the very distand future.

You sound interesting, lol...and a bit like myself. Whiskey, vodka, gin or tequila are my only alcohol...I can't stand beer. I wish I was artistic like my brother, who can draw very well (and if he gets his act together might someday get a tattoo apprenticeship), but my henna has to be done buy others, which really sucks if no one is available when I need/want it done. How long have you been dancing, and what style?

Sorcha

Oh, yeah, forgot to add earlier. I'm connected to the Douglas clan, and (if research pans out)possibly the Russells.

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 29th January 07, 08:42 PM

I suppose I'd better sound-off myself, since apparently Panache started this forum just to get me to join and put in my 2 cents. He has no idea what he is getting himself into! I'll try to be good. Let's see...I'm clan McCleod (via Nichol, which makes me McCleod of Lewis, i.e. Loud McCleod) and own a McCleod mini. Other than that and a few sashes made from left over material from Panache's kilts, I'm not much of a wearer of tartan, due to being allergic to wool

I'm a veterinarian who is feeling rather overworked as of late, and we have two lovely children-both also enjoy the kilt. I used to be quite the Renaissance Fairey, but not so much in the past decade. I love to sew and make costumes, but again, not so much in the last 6-7 years, because, as Sorcha mentioned, sewing with a 2-year-old dancing on the fabric is quite challenging. I could continue to talk about myself for hours, but I'll leave it at this, knowing that there are plenty of others on this site who will be happy to talk about me for me...right?...right?

Be well,

**Dirka Skene** · 30th January 07, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by Sorcha Griannon

I wish I was artistic like my brother, who can draw very well (and if he gets his act together might someday get a tattoo apprenticeship), but my henna has to be done buy others, which really sucks if no one is available when I need/want it done. How long have you been dancing, and what style?
Sorcha

I've been bellydancing (modern and some tribal) since I was 13. I posted a few pics of some of my recent henna work, but it looks pretty poor. The henna I used was bad quality, I was in a pinch. It didn't turn out as good as my usual stuff. I've done henna at a few parties. Henna parties are all the rage now and fetch a pretty price. I've done one children's party, but I'll never do that again. I think I hennaed about 4 children and spent the rest of the time fixing theirs. I also did henna at a local community college as a fund raiser for the La Feaux art club. That was so much fun. I've actually done good henna work, so please don't judge me by the pictures I posted. Those were the only Celtic pics I had.

**Sorcha Griannon** · 30th January 07, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Dirka Skene

I've been bellydancing (modern and some tribal) since I was 13. I posted a few pics of some of my recent henna work, but it looks pretty poor. The henna I used was bad quality, I was in a pinch. It didn't turn out as good as my usual stuff. I've done henna at a few parties. Henna parties are all the rage now and fetch a pretty price. I've done one children's party, but I'll never do that again. I think I hennaed about 4 children and spent the rest of the time fixing theirs. I also did henna at a local community college as a fund raiser for the La Feaux art club. That was so much fun. I've actually done good henna work, so please don't judge me by the pictures I posted. Those were the only Celtic pics I had.

I'm interested in the tribal look and feel, but I haven't settled on a style quite yet since I am still learning.
You do have a lot of talent...if those are your poor looking ones, I'd love to see your good ones

I couldn't do any of it, so I bow to your talent.
Henna and children...ummm, no, no no thank you very much. lol. I almost can feel to anxiety attack that would bring on.

Sorcha