Going down to FL

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 7th February 07, 01:02 PM

For those in the area, I'll be down in DeFuniak Springs, FL, this coming Friday and Saturday as a presenter at the Chautauqua Assembly they are having there.

For more info:
http://www.florida-chautauqua-center...ogram_bios.htm

I'll have a booth with info from the Scottish Tartans Museum set up from 9 to 4 both days (tartan look-up, name research, general kilt related questions answered). Then from 4 to 5 I'll be giving a talk on the history of the kilt, again both days. My talk, I think you have to pay for, but the info booth is open free to the public.

Looks like a lot of other stuff going on there that weekend. Check it out and if anyone is in the area come say hi!

Matt

**Fearnest** · 7th February 07, 01:04 PM

Matt -

Have fun, and have a very safe journey! (and I don't say that JUST because there are a lot of folks here waiting for your kilts with baited breath...)

**Tattoo Bradley** · 7th February 07, 01:21 PM

Have a safe journey and have fun!

**Warhoover** · 7th February 07, 01:28 PM

Wish I could! Defuniak is just a few hours down the road from me. My youngest daughter has a volleyball tournament this weekend. Gotta go be the proud Dad

! Would be nice to finally meet you. Will have to make a trip up to the museum next time I am at my folks new house in GA.

Fair Winds

**GMan** · 7th February 07, 04:47 PM

Good luck.

I really enjoy the Chautqua Assemblies. I know that you will do well.

**cacunn** · 7th February 07, 04:53 PM

Enjoy your trip and remember the high winds they had recently. You may want to wear your heavy kilt pin.

**Jimmy the Celt** · 7th February 07, 05:14 PM

Have a safe trip and a good time! Godspeed.

**Wompet** · 7th February 07, 06:16 PM

Matt,
Once you've visited the Florida Chautauqua Center, any chance you might visit the original Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY? It would be a good opportunity for our mid-Atlantic and southern Ontario members to meet you.