Rookie at a Kilt Night

**Big Mikey** · 15th March 08, 10:56 PM

On Friday, March 14, I began celebrating St. Pats. Joining me for the first time was my daughter, Lady Shannon.

As promised by the staff at Dublin Crossing, the first pint was on them for anyone kilted. Yours truly poses with his personal mug, which now resides at DC. Also note the new MapleLeaf sporran flap recently received from Turpin.

Papa and his little girl.

These two young ladies were unsure of what to order and so they decided on the sampler, Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks and Kilkenny. They were not sure where to begin as far as tasting so being as I have had a pint or two in the past, I offered some advice.

The band, Murphy's Lagh, was great, rockin' the house. What a great treat it was though to have members of the Steele Irish Dancing School come in and put on a bit of a show. Here is one of the young girls awaiting her turn.

She is part of a group heading to Belfast next week for a competition.

It was a very pleasant evening spent with my daughter (who discovered she REALLY likes Pimms cocktails!). We talked and laughed and just enjoyed each others company. It made me forget all about those late night feedings, diapers and sleepless nights of days gone by and I truly look forward to our next "bonding" experience.

**Darkislander** · 16th March 08, 12:38 AM

Nice story, thanks for sharing.

**McMurdo** · 16th March 08, 02:14 AM

Sounds like a great night Mike. I like the sporran flap in Maple Leaf tartan, it's one of my favouries also.

**Finn** · 16th March 08, 05:22 AM

Glad you had a good time! Quite handsome!
My own daughters are too young for the pub!

**James MacMillan** · 16th March 08, 06:43 AM

Good show Mikey!!!

I never noticed before - What cap badges are you wearing on your glengerry?

**SFCRick** · 16th March 08, 01:47 PM

looks like it was a great time

**Panache** · 16th March 08, 03:26 PM

Mikey,

Glad to see you helping corrupt the next generation!

Fun pictures.

Cheers

Jamie

**ccga3359** · 16th March 08, 03:41 PM

Glad you all had a good time. The sporran strap looks interesting, from the photo it looks like it's rimmed in gold, it certainly compliments the tartan.

**SexyButler** · 16th March 08, 04:24 PM

Great pics, thanks for sharing!

**Big Mikey** · 16th March 08, 05:35 PM

James, the cap badges honour my maternal grandparents. My "nana" was a MacGregor and the reason I own a MacGregor tank, for her I wear the MacGregor clan badge. My "gramps" was a member of the Royal Welch Fusilliers in WW1, for him I wear the cap badge of that service branch. I am proud to point out that the badge is genuine, purchased from the RWF museum in Wales.

Grant, the trim around the sporran flap is a gold tone, not something I requested but that Turpin is such a fashionista. He made the choice to do that and as you can see he was right on the money!