Quote Originally Posted by CDNSushi View Post
If I could just offer a quick, little suggestion... When I was hosting the Quaich, I exchanged a few mails with Steve Ashton, in which he recommended that upon my receipt of it, I should start contemplating to whom I might send it next.

I contacted two members, and it was the second who accepted my invitation to host the Quaich. But if I hadn't taken this step, I might still be drinking my scotch from this lovely vessel.

My point is, if you simply wait for someone to come forward, it may take a very long time for the Quaich to get anyplace, as many people on this forum are a bit shy, exceedingly polite, and would not want to appear greedy or presumptuous by offering to be the next to take it. Another possibility is that many members may not be checking this particular forum regularly for updates, and therefore may be quite unaware that the Quaich is in need of a new host.

My recommendation would be to select a member whom you like, or whose postings you've appreciated in the past, or simply someone who looks like they might be a really cool or nice guy, and send them a PM, offering to send the Quaich their way, bearing in mind that it may even take 2 or 3 people to get someone who feels that they would be able to take on the task. If no one comes to mind, it may also be worth sending Steve or one of the mods a PM. Our mod team are very familiar with who the regular members and posters are, where they are located, and they could also provide a suggestion or two for where to send the Quaich next.

I hope that helps get the ball rolling a little, and for those who may be lurking here on this thread -- please -- don't be shy! If you would like to be a part of this project, make your voice heard. ith:

JD
Yes I started posting before I even got the Quaich however group member locations are only sometimes listed which does not help. Last night was a hoot with Colin and I using it to toast the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club's wonderful founder Judy Turner on her retirement. Google them and you will see what they do and also see my Scottish grandfather's fiddles. During the next 10 days it will be at a variety of end of financial year and Tartan Day functions, it is a great time of the year to have it! Readers should contact me if west of Melbourne and wanting to share in its travels and the fantastic opportunities that it can open. By the way the Quaich log shows some great times were spent with it in Japan. My wife was over there Scottish Dancing just a few weeks back and we will have a Japanese lass with us tomorrow plus the Quaich at Scottish dancing.

Bill