Family Kilted Outtings

[Raphael]

After this weekend, I have been thinking about how selfish we are!!! We always plan kilts night for us to be drunks in the local pubs, but it seems we don't do much gathering beyond that. Don't get me wrong, I like to have drinks with the guys and girls, but We also need to plan more family oriented events and to get our family to feel proud of their men in kilts. Why can't we plan more afternoon outtings and to invite other kilted families? Why can't we plan something like Kilts Breakfast/Picnic/Barbeques/Afternoon Tea?

[usndoc]

Our local Scottish foundation holds Ceiledh's on the 3rd Friday of each month. It is an oportunity for musicians to get together and play, have a common bond, and give the men a chance to wear the kilt. We used to hold it at a local restaraunt until it had to close. They are looking for a new place but few restaraunts want a large group for a few hours. Especially when they realize the pipers are coming.

For a few months, until a new location is found, we are taking turns holding the events in members homes.

The cool thing is that it is a family atmosphere. The wee ones get together and play, while the adults listen to music and talk.

You might want to consider forming or joining a group like this.

Doc

[David Thornton]

The only event I have been able to make this year was our annual picnic. It's hosted by horse farm in an adjoining county. Everyone brings a dish, several grills show up, there are bands & pipers, dancers etc. Lot's of kids.
I cannot reccomend this type event strongly enough.
Now having said that, I would enjoy a good kilt night at the pup.
David Thornton

[Alan H]

'round here in Central California there are, in addition to the various Highland Games, a number "celtic faires" and music events throughout the year. These are all very family-friendly things, such as the Ardenwood Celtic Faire and the Sebastopol Celtic Music Festival. Kilts are all over the Ardenwood Festival, less so at Sebastopol, but there are kids everywhere!

These are nice events and I always enjoy them a lot.

[Colin]

After this weekend, I have been thinking about how selfish we are!!! We always plan kilts night for us to be drunks in the local pubs, but it seems we don't do much gathering beyond that. Don't get me wrong, I like to have drinks with the guys and girls, but We also need to plan more family oriented events and to get our family to feel proud of their men in kilts. Why can't we plan more afternoon outtings and to invite other kilted families? Why can't we plan something like Kilts Breakfast/Picnic/Barbeques/Afternoon Tea?

An afternoon tea sounds great.

[Dreadbelly]

I wish I could make it. Now that's right up my ally. I shouldn't be hanging out in bars and pubs. But a nice family kilt event would be so nice.

I could cook for people!

[davedove]

Something like that would be great. Although the bar scene is okay, I don't spend a whole lot of time there. An event like this would be much better for those who don't drink. It would also be great as an afternoon event for those who have to turn in early for whatever reason.

[Andrew Breecher]

Our local Scottish foundation holds Ceiledh's on the 3rd Friday of each month. It is an oportunity for musicians to get together and play, have a common bond, and give the men a chance to wear the kilt. We used to hold it at a local restaraunt until it had to close. They are looking for a new place but few restaraunts want a large group for a few hours. Especially when they realize the pipers are coming.

For a few months, until a new location is found, we are taking turns holding the events in members homes.

The cool thing is that it is a family atmosphere. The wee ones get together and play, while the adults listen to music and talk.

You might want to consider forming or joining a group like this.

Doc

This is actually the true spirit of a ceiledh. Traditionally they were always held at home, and you'd pack as many people as possible into your living room. At least in Ireland, it's the reason the traditional dancing keeps the arms at the sides: because there was never any room to be flailing your arms about without hitting the person next to you.

Andrew.

[macwilkin]

This is actually the true spirit of a ceiledh. Traditionally they were always held at home, and you'd pack as many people as possible into your living room. At least in Ireland, it's the reason the traditional dancing keeps the arms at the sides: because there was never any room to be flailing your arms about without hitting the person next to you.

Andrew.

The same with Scotland, although the "Ceilidh" at Highland Games in the US, etc. has become more of a formal program in a venue like a restaurant and little audience participation, which takes a lot of the charm of the original Ceilidh away, in my humble opinion.

T.

[usndoc]

Our group keeps the charm, thankfully. I think the restaraunt idea got started to keep any one person from having to deal with 30-40 strangers showing up. They try to find a place that is non-smoking, has food, beer on tap, and will alow a little outside alcohol as some will bring a flask to pass. When it is held in the home, it is potluck. We usually end up with some really good food. If you are in the Roanoke area, give me a shout and I will give you the details.

If you are in another area, I highly recommend you look into joining or starting a group like this. We are all family in some form or another, by blood, by clan, or simply by common interest. All are welcome as it should be.

Doc