My first Burns Night

**TJP33928** · 21st January 08, 07:47 PM

Hi All,
I went to my first Burns Night at the English Pub in Naples, Florida. It was lots of fun! I did not think of bringing my camera, stupid me. Three kilties in a crowd of 75. But I think there will be more next year based on the response of my formal dress. The Haggis was piped in and was truly
outstanding! Another first for me, I did not know what to
expect. The Scottish Emcee gave me props for my attire, so I guess I looked ok. Definitely drank way too much and paid for it on Sunday! A local lifestyle
magazine was there, so maybe the pics they took of us will be published. If you get a chance to attend one, do so. I will go back there soon, a fun crowd in the bar including some cool Rugby players rounded out a great evening.
Tim

**James MacMillan** · 21st January 08, 08:01 PM

Your first Burns Night can be fun, and your second, and on... as you learn the significance of the different traditional things, you will appreciate them more.

**SFCRick** · 21st January 08, 08:12 PM

Congatulations on your first of hopefully many more

**McClef** · 22nd January 08, 04:06 AM

I'm glad that you enjoyed it Tim!

Sounds funny being held in an English pub!

Hope there are some pictures of the event around that we will get to see soon!

**GMan** · 22nd January 08, 06:23 AM

That sounds wonderful. Glad you enjoyed yourself.

**thescot** · 22nd January 08, 06:34 AM

Glad you had a good time.

They only get better.

**Jack Daw** · 22nd January 08, 02:25 PM

I've gone to 5 in as many consecutive years. I've never tired of it and go with or without a date. But, of course, it is more fun with a date, especially if she does not know what to expect and she is pleasantly surprised at the mock pomp and fun ceremony.

**TJP33928** · 22nd January 08, 09:21 PM

I plan to attend many more and hopefully someday at Ferintosh!!!!! Yes Trefor anywhere here it seems that if you are a descendant of the Northern Isles you are most welcome. I hope some of the photos will surface. Next year there will be more kilted as they asked for some of my resources.
Tim