A Couple of Evenings out in New Mexico

**B R Gordon** · 23rd December 10, 10:04 PM

Last week my wife and I along with two other couples went to the River of Lights at the Albuquerque Botanical Gardens and the Christmas tree lighting in Old Town, Albuquerque. We had a wonderful time, both evenings. The crowds were large and all of the families were enjoying themselves.

I received many of the typical comments that a lot of us receive, except not a single comment about a skirt. Everyone who spoke to me, regardless of what they actually said, was pleasant and only wanted to make conversation. I also received a number of compliments.

There aren’t any photos of me at the gardens or the tree lighting but there are some at our friends’ home, taken prior to leaving for the River of Lights.

Me prior to the River of Lights

My wife (on the right-hand side) and two friends

Historic church in Old Town, Albuquerque at the Christmas tree lighting

**BoldHighlander** · 23rd December 10, 10:13 PM

Very cool!
You look great!

Is that a Ferguson Britt sporran? Beaver?

**Nighthawk** · 23rd December 10, 10:35 PM

Those are some beautiful lights!! Looks like a fun time!

**B R Gordon** · 24th December 10, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Very cool!
You look great!

Is that a Ferguson Britt sporran? Beaver?

Thanks, the sporran is Ferguson Britt Black Mink.

**gordontaos** · 24th December 10, 08:26 AM

Looks like some great displays to assist in getting in the spirit. Of course I find that any occasion to wear a kilt gets me in a joyous spirit.

**BroosterB1** · 24th December 10, 04:52 PM

What another kiltie in Albuquerque? Thank you Lord, I'm not alone!

Looking Grand there BR.............. My Favorite intials!

We may have to see if there be any other Kilties for a gathering.

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**Barb T** · 25th December 10, 06:17 PM

How cool! I'm in ABQ for the next week visiting our daughter. Just tonight, she just mentioned the River of Lights, and we're going to see them tomorrow.

I have no idea what we're doing for the rest of the week yet except going up to Farmington for a Navajo wedding of a friend at the end of the week, so, PM me if you'd like to get together for a beer!

**MacFett** · 2nd January 11, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by BroosterB1

What another kiltie in Albuquerque?

I'm kilted in Albuquerque when I come home to visit family. Which sadly isn't very often.

**llyd** · 23rd December 10, 10:18 PM

Thanks for that! I grew up in Las Cruces, and the Pecos Valley...haven't seen luminarias in years...get a little homesick...and all these easterners seem to think chile verde involves tomatillo! Yuck! Feliz Navidades!