Where Aren't We Yet??

[Ian.MacAllan]

. . . age wreaks havoc with the mind. . . .

Some time ago (see what Ron means?) one of the cable channels ran a special in honor of Bob Hope's 100th birthday. One of the clips they showed was of Bob delivering this bit:

"There are four stages of senility. In the first you forget names and in the second, faces. In the third you forget to zip up and in the fourth, to zip down."

.

[Riverkilt]

Crack me up Ian,

So we can avoid stage three and stage four of senility by being kilted!

I will not research Peru...I will not research Peru....I will not research Peru....

Never mind...too late An English Pub in Cusco...not Scottish, but British...

http://www.cross-keys-pub-cusco-peru.com/index.htm

Ron

[macwilkin]

Ron,

You'll find that there are Scots expats literaly around the globe, and where ever there is usually a Scottish expat community, there is some sort of Caledonian/Scottish/St. Andrew's Society. This list from rampantscotland.com illustrates my point:

http://www.rampantscotland.com/features/societies.htm

I have been in touch with folks from a number of overseas socities over the years; our society exchanges greetings with other groups for Burns Night.

The whole point of these societies originally was to provide a place for wayward Scots to gather; originally mutual-aid groups, they provided the immigrant much-needed contacts for obtaining a job, finding a house, and providing a link to the "auld country" through events such as Burns Night, St. Andrew's Day balls, etc.

Nothing new under the sun, really.

Todd

[sharpdressedscot]

There's lots of Scots in Chile, it's actually where I get the Scottish part of me from.

[Riverkilt]

Thanks Todd,

Forgot I had that list too....but how many of them have members who have joined X Marks so we can get more worldwide input?

And dang, no listing for Peru.

Ron

[macwilkin]

Thanks Todd,

Forgot I had that list too....but how many of them have members who have joined X Marks so we can get more worldwide input?

And dang, no listing for Peru.

Ron

What does it matter? Be happy that they are promoting Scottish culture and doing many charitable activities around the globe.

Remember, not every kilt-wear wants to be an everday, casual one.

I guess I'm just not understanding your motives.

T.

[James MacMillan]

Ron - This is so cool, Just wish I had more time to help out right now!

[Riverkilt]

What's the motive. Fun and outreach I guess.

I'm a remote kiltie...without this board I'd probably be a lot richer, or at least have more pad on my plastic. But I love kilts.

Certainly I understand that all these folks don't wanna suddenly become full time kilt wearers or take a sudden interest in hooking up with the rabble on this board.

It does seem a friendly thing to do, as was done for me, to point out the existance of this forum so that other remote folks with an interest in things Scottish can make their own decision as to whether to join the forum or lurk for information.

The more forum members, the more they may become aware of the kiltmakers and others who support this board. More business for them helps insure the existance of the board - and maybe even their business. A few supporters of the forum, or at least forum members that offer kilt related goods have gone by the wayside.

Blame 27 years in corporate marketing and sales. Any organization will constantly lose clients (members) to routine turnover. Too keep things flowing one needs to seek new members.

All I've done is go to the websites for these remote groups or pubs and send a brief email to their contact pointing out the existance of this board and inviting them to come take a look at this forum....just like Steve Ashton did for me.

Hope I haven't done anything "wrong." Makes a lot of sense to me and I've been having fun doing it. And, thanks for your lists that have whetted my appetite.

Ron

[macwilkin]

What's the motive. Fun and outreach I guess.

I'm a remote kiltie...without this board I'd probably be a lot richer, or at least have more pad on my plastic. But I love kilts.

Certainly I understand that all these folks don't wanna suddenly become full time kilt wearers or take a sudden interest in hooking up with the rabble on this board.

It does seem a friendly thing to do, as was done for me, to point out the existance of this forum so that other remote folks with an interest in things Scottish can make their own decision as to whether to join the forum or lurk for information.

The more forum members, the more they may become aware of the kiltmakers and others who support this board. More business for them helps insure the existance of the board - and maybe even their business. A few supporters of the forum, or at least forum members that offer kilt related goods have gone by the wayside.

Blame 27 years in corporate marketing and sales. Any organization will constantly lose clients (members) to routine turnover. Too keep things flowing one needs to seek new members.

All I've done is go to the websites for these remote groups or pubs and send a brief email to their contact pointing out the existance of this board and inviting them to come take a look at this forum....just like Steve Ashton did for me.

Hope I haven't done anything "wrong." Makes a lot of sense to me and I've been having fun doing it. And, thanks for your lists that have whetted my appetite.

Ron

Ron,

I don't think you're doing anything "wrong", but I do think you're assuming that just because someone lives in a "remote" area of the world they do not have access to Scottish fellowship. As I've mentioned, there are numerous Scottish groups around the globe in some "unexpected" places -- I correspond on occasion with the secretary of the St. Andrew's Society of Uruguay, for example -- they have a very active group that takes Scottish Country Dancing into the local schools. If you look at those web sites, you'll see all sorts of activities for expats and "friends" of Scotland.

I am very passionate supporter of St. Andrew's Societies, and I do apologize if I misunderstood your intent. While I enjoy Xmarks, I also enjoy the spirit of fellowship that is present in these organizations as well.

Regards,

Todd

[Riverkilt]

Cool,

I see X Marks as frosting, rather than competition. Like for me X Marks is over and above the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage and Northern Arizona Irish Foundation groups.

One of the best things this board has to offer -feedback on vendors - is something most folks would appreciate.

And who knows what resources are lurking out there that we on the board aren't aware of.

And, of course, sales and marketing still lurks in my blood so its fun for me.

And, thanks for the Uruguay idea, there's an Irish Pub in Montivideo http://www.theshannon.com.uy/ Great t-shirt if you want an unusual one, good gallery from various events, and a link to a new website for Irish in Uruguay.

Ron