My thanks to Ray for sending me his toast to the Amazing Madalyne!

A Toast To The Cook

as given by Ray (bunchdescendant)

My friends and fellow x-markers, It is but once a year that we all meet to celebrate the life and times of Robert burns, the bard of Scotland. This event centers around our good natured attempts at pomp and circumstance. We present the haggis, we wave sharp objects around, we toast to the lassies and reply to the laddies and we make good on such threats to sample all of the scotch on hand, regardless of the outcome the next morn.

The one thing we should not forget on the night of this auspicious occasion is the person or persons responsible for our meal. We must in any case not forget the cook. For without the cook, our plates and as such our bellies would be empty of sustenance this eve. Our chef has slaved for us over a hot stove just to ensure that we as such are sated on our night of feasting. The cook has lovingly prepared our meal to the utmost perfection so we may consume it thusly and enjoy the delicate flavors of our repast.

So I ask all of you present at our Burns supper to show your respect and appreciation, raise a glass with me and with me and toast our Cook.