WELSH RUGBY SCARF 2012 ... a travel log in pictures.

**Derek** · 25th February 12, 01:21 AM

I have my fingers crossed that the scarf will make it to you in time. Sounds like a fun time for scarf.
Iechyd Da

Derek

**Alan H** · 2nd March 12, 12:50 PM

Stephanie Millers Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour?

**cryerelizabeth** · 2nd March 12, 12:58 PM

Awesome set of pics

IT's getting close to St. Patrick's Day

**auld argonian** · 2nd March 12, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

Stephanie Millers Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour?

I see we have your attention....

Best

AA

**seanachie** · 2nd March 12, 04:58 PM

When I hosted the scarf and took some pictures, there were a few "what in the hell is this fella up to looks" and I think some people thought it was a bit political thing but I never quite worked enough interest to get on TV.

Was this a spontaneous event with the TV station or was this orchestrated in advance? I am not sure I am organizationally adept enough to pull it off but a welsh scarf flash mob is begining to sound like an idea.

**auld argonian** · 4th March 12, 09:00 AM

And so it goes on...

Friday night is usually a night Downtown going to two of the nicest restaurants in Chicago. First stop is The Italian Village which is, I believe, the oldest family owned restaurant in the city.

This is the Friday gang...Joyce, Melissa and my mom.

And then to Petterino's, the restaurant attached to the Goodman Theatre where my daughter, Nadia, and the head mixologist, Ed displayed the scarf.

**auld argonian** · 4th March 12, 09:09 AM

Finally bringing us to Saturday and the meet up with the Xmarksers!

It was twenty-six degrees and a 15 to 20 mph wind Saturday morning...nippy...snowing...but there was one Xmarkser intrepid enough to brave the weather: Tom Hay!

We stated out at "The Bean", a big chrome....well...bean. It's become a landmark and a mecca for tourists and, as usual, everybody wanted to take a photo with the kilties.

I took my turn in front of the camera and Tom did the honors...flatcappers unite!

**A Hay** · 4th March 12, 11:03 AM

John,
I had a great time yesterday, despite the weather.
Thanks for setting it up and everything.

Greetings to Derek and Elaine in Wales!

Tom

**sydnie7** · 6th March 12, 07:44 AM

Guessing Geoff Withnell in Wash DC but that's just WAG. Great pix, great fun!

**Alan H** · 6th March 12, 11:58 AM

FANTASTIC!

Last time I was in Chicago (ten years ago? More?) there were painted fiberglass cows all over the downtown. Various artists had decorated them, and they were everywhere. It was fun.

I don't remember the bean.

And your kilt dudes gathering spot looks like a prime choice!