Pronunciation of Chattan?

[Cygnus]

Quite right, Rex.

When I said it was a bit off topic, I was referring to my comment on the pronunciation of Mexico by natives of that country. I have also taken a moment to edit my comment a bit and I hope you'll all forgive my lack of clarity - the oldest person I had spoken to all day was three years old, and that will take its toll on your ability to communicate!

[ThistleDown]

Quite right, Rex.

When I said it was a bit off topic, I was referring to my comment on the pronunciation of Mexico by natives of that country. I have also taken a moment to edit my comment a bit and I hope you'll all forgive my lack of clarity - the oldest person I had spoken to all day was three years old, and that will take its toll on your ability to communicate!

"You'll all" ? I don't mean to correct your native-speak, Brian, especially after a day in which your head has been bowed and your back humped, but shouldn't that be "you all" (Now THAT's off-topic.)

Rex

[Cygnus]

"You'll all" ? I don't mean to correct your native-speak, Brian, especially after a day in which your head has been bowed and your back humped, but shouldn't that be "you all" (Now THAT's off-topic.)

Rex

Living "out West" as I do, it's a common enough phrase (and I meant it as "you will").

Looking it up, though, it's not something unique to the Western US - Webster has its first recorded use as 1584. I only wish they had printed where it was first used!

If you haven't noticed, it's quite easy to get me "off topic" - which is why I often have to remind myself to get back on track!

[creagdhubh]

Wow, interesting conversation gents!

[MacBean]

I have wondered what are the point of Group Memberships in this community, but there do seem to be a good number of names here that might associate themselves with Clan Chattan.

I was wondering whether we might create such a group here, with a single goal: to get our respective Clans to band together more, pitch their tables and tents next one another at Games, and march together in parades such as the NYC Tartan Day Parade.

Let me know, here or in Personal Message, what you think of this?

[ThistleDown]

I have wondered what are the point of Group Memberships in this community, but there do seem to be a good number of names here that might associate themselves with Clan Chattan.

I was wondering whether we might create such a group here, with a single goal: to get our respective Clans to band together more, pitch their tables and tents next one another at Games, and march together in parades such as the NYC Tartan Day Parade.

Let me know, here or in Personal Message, what you think of this?

Certainly worth considering, Mark. As I understand it, in the US it is often nigh on impossible to get Games Committees to allow the Chattan constituent clans to march together and/or have their tents together. I've never quite understood the objection. If you get enough interest you may want to start a new thread.

Rex