Great SEKS Burns Supper

[thescot]

Here are a few pix of the gathering last evening (1/24/09) to celebrate the Bard's 250th birthday.

Our grandson, Will, dropped in for a short visit, but he was a little grumpy and couldn't stay. But don't his kilt look nice?


NorCalPiper piped in as well. We had dueling pipers for a while.


We were delighted to meet Tattie Shaw (Dave, on the right) who was escorted by a lovely lass named Karen. They're both in the Navy:


An armed guard protected the haggis from any maraudin' rascals who might want to steal it or do it harm. SouthernScot has the basket hilt broad sword.


The program for the evening:

[shawhighlander]

S' math sin! What a planned out event =)
Can't wait to see more!!

Slainte, Aye

[thescot]

Maybe you'll want to see more:


Alan Callussy taosted the lassies


But may have been outdone by the lovely Haley, Princess of the Highlands and sometimes called "Little Turpin" or "Turpinette" who responded to the toast


Most--but not all--of the rabble gathered on the front stoop for a group shot.


The chairman (yours truly) organizes a cattle reivin' foray for after the meal. Beef all 'round tomorrow.


Atlanta Kiltie, Haley, and Turpin pose with SouthernScot on the side and Tattie Shaw in the back


Andrew Robison ( a very good friend's son) is a man who loves haggis


Rick's wife, Sherry, and daughter, Katie, sample the fare. Katy is a bit apprenhensive about the haggis, I fear.

[thescot]

Rick Robison himself is a haggis man, too. Note how patiently my bride, Lynn, is awaiting her turn at the haggis.


My buddy, David Christianson, and Bobby Scott dig in.


SouthernScot and Tammy discuss the finer points of a good haggis

[turpin]

Jim did a masterful job of organizing and pulling this gathering off in top style, right down to the program. And kudos to the landlord for being an excellent host. If this gets any bigger we'll have to move to larger digs next year.

The bread pudding was OUT-$%*^&#@-Standing!

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

Looks like a great time was had by all!! Great pictures!
Sara

[thescot]

I'll only post once more after this one. I'll put up the group shot with names later.


The fine Lady Gordon joined us for the first--and we hope not last--time.


Turpin and Alan Callussy in spect some merchindise. Perhaps some skullduggery was afoot.


No, it's not communion. My bride was preparing to pass the MacAllans around to toast the haggis.


Last year, SouthernScot and Tammy had just met and were mere acquaintances. This year--engaged. See what a kilt will do for you.

[Spartan]

Great pictures! Great times! Thanks!

[BEEDEE]

What can I say? There is nothing quite like Great SEKS to ensure a rollicking Burns Night.

Brian

[Panache]

Wonderful photos Jim!

It looks like a grand time and a Burns Night Supper I would be most happy to attend someday.

Thanks for sharing the event with us

Cheers

Jamie

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