The Quaich at the Kingston Scottish Festival or Do you have the Quaich?

**McMurdo** · 25th May 14, 07:23 AM

Then it was back to the games

As yet another storm was coming in and the food vendors were closed up we decided to go to the Sir John A MacDonald pub, this wee pub was once his law offices.

Here is Amanda our lovely waitress and temporary keeper of the Quaich more of that in a minute.

Nathan Laird of the Sunscreen with the Quaich

There were some free calendars on Decembers page Sir John is seen wearing his pocket watch in an interesting way which Nathan decided to take up as we were there, the verdict was that though it may have been good enough for our first Prime Minister it was not the look either of us would like to emulate again any time soon.

As were leaving we again tried to fix Nathans Barbour jacket, the zipper of which was stuck, it never got fixed as far as I know. I said to Nathan while getting everything together “We cant forget this” grabbing the Quaich I placed it on the table then I picked up my Balmoral and draped my Inverness cape over my arm. Once we got mack to the car I looked at Nathan and said “Do you have the Quaich?” to which he replied “I thought you had it”. After an expletive or two I ran back to the pub as Nathan got the car to come and collect us. I ran into the front door and found the Quaich sitting on our table where I left it. Amanda reassured me that she was watching it as she assumed we went out for a minute and would be right back.

Once everything was sorted we were off to Toronto. Just a few more photos from the final leg of our journey to come.

**McMurdo** · 25th May 14, 07:39 AM

We decided as we were in Toronto we went to The Caledonian for a nightcap. Donna our gracious host was taken with the story of the Quaich and offered us 2 drams from her bottle 15 yr Glenfiddich if I remember correctly.

Donna having a taste

Nathan having another

Lisa showed up and so she needed to join in and have a wee sip.

It was a wonderful day with the Quaich and Nathan. The photos do not convey the laughter and camaraderie that we experienced during the day, it was the highlight of my week. It was great to meet Farmer Jones and Crash as well. One thing I love about Xmarks is that the Quaich brings to the front of my mind is that I have met some of the best people in the world through this forum.

More adventures of the Quaichs visit to Toronto to come.

**sydnie7** · 25th May 14, 04:43 PM

Great photos, looks like tons of fun. Just one question, what were you offering that goat??

**McMurdo** · 25th May 14, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by sydnie7

Great photos, looks like tons of fun. Just one question, what were you offering that goat??

I put some grass in the Quaich at the time the whisky was gone.

**CMcG** · 25th May 14, 05:39 PM

Looks like good times!

**Nathan** · 25th May 14, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Looks like good times!

It was indeed. Hopefully you and Bee will be able to make it to Tartan Tuesday on June 3rd to have a dram from the quaich as well.

**CMcG** · 25th May 14, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Nathan

It was indeed. Hopefully you and Bee will be able to make it to Tartan Tuesday on June 3rd to have a dram from the quaich as well.

That is a distinct possibility :beer:

**Old Hippie** · 30th May 14, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

I put some grass in the Quaich at the time the whisky was gone.

Did you then wash all the goat spit out of the Quaich, or just chuckle quietly while watching the next person drink?

**McMurdo** · 30th May 14, 04:42 PM

It was wiped out sufficiently

**Nathan** · 31st May 14, 03:52 AM

Originally Posted by Old Hippie

Did you then wash all the goat spit out of the Quaich, or just chuckle quietly while watching the next person drink?

Glen's absolutely right. Besides, whisky has amazing antiseptic qualities...

I think I was the next person to drink from it and was well aware of David's feed from the quaich...