Nor Cal Rabble's Burns Night Speeches and Toasts

[Panache]

Here is the response I had earlier sent to Todd on behalf of our group and also read during supper.

To Todd Wilkinson and all good the Ladies and Gentlemen gathered together this evening in the Crystal Dining Room of the Crescent Hotel to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns, from the Nor Cal Rabble.

Outside our hall fiercely rages the storm
Inside near the fireplace we sit snug and warm
From which we send this missive to inform
You all of our good will

Let Rabbie’s words to both parties bring delight
We’ll give a cheer when dirk trenches “gushing entrails bright”
The poet is long dead but his living words we will recite
To the best of our skill

To The Land of Opportunity from the Golden State
Our hands stretch forth across this land great
In love of Burns and good fellowship we relate
And so our glasses we fill

Here’s a toast to all those gathered in memory of Burns
Here’s to good fellowship , and to Many Happy Returns
From the first dram drunk till the last reveler adjourns
And even after, let good tidings remain with thee still

Yours aye,

Jamie

X Marks Mod Squad and Self proclaimed “Tartan Peacock”

Written by Panache January 2008