I had planned along with SouthernScot to make the outting, but it looks like I'll have to be at a basketball game with my stepson. (He's 6'-7", 16 years old; very big deal.) Much as I would love to join in, family comes first.

Drink a wee dram to Thescot and know that my thoughts are with you.

And stand by for a jam-up Burns Supper in January. SouthernScot and I have already begun the planning. It'll be January 25, and I'm making the haggis again.