Burns Supper

**tripleblessed** · 30th December 17, 09:15 AM

It is time to be thinking ahead on this. My thought is, prepare as if Jim is out of town; he'll jump in if and when he can.

**Creag** · 30th December 17, 06:50 PM

I have an interesting opportunity this year - to celebrate Burns Night in Chicago with @GrainReaper and the local rabble. I'll be there the week of the 21st for business. Looking forward to seeing what it's like to go kilted in sub-zero temps.

**Deil the Yin** · 30th December 17, 07:53 PM

Guid on ye, lads!

**Wareyin** · 30th December 17, 09:13 PM

I've only joined the rabble for the one supper, last year's, but I would be delighted to attend again. Are we still thinking Conyers?

**ohneplo** · 31st December 17, 08:37 AM

Looking forward to this year's Occasion. Had a great time last year in Conyers.

**tky58** · 31st December 17, 07:26 PM

Belfast MAINE will have one on 1/20 at the Shrine Center. Look at the Maine Celtic Celebration website. Tickets with and without whiskey tasting!

**tripleblessed** · 1st January 18, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Deil the Yin

Guid on ye, lads!

So can we count on you this year? A song? A toast? Good company?

**tripleblessed** · 1st January 18, 08:43 AM

Anyone want a specific part? Jump in. Wil or Creag, can you insert a reasonable facsimile of our past programs?

And, as I noted in the Chicago thread, @Creag, will sitting in with the big city bunch mean you'll not lower your ((new) standards to
join us in the venerable village of Conyers?

**Wil** · 2nd January 18, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by tripleblessed

Anyone want a specific part? Jump in. Wil or Creag, can you insert a reasonable facsimile of our past programs?

And, as I noted in the Chicago thread, @Creag, will sitting in with the big city bunch mean you'll not lower your ((new) standards to
join us in the venerable village of Conyers?

we do follow a "Order of Service" every year. We also ask that as many as possible get involved. The Address to the Lassies & the Lads are needed.
The first year I attended (4years ago) there was a little band that played and we had a lady from Scotland that sang for us. We had some spontaneous readers that jumped up on the mic and recited their favourite Burns poems.
So dust off your jackets, wash your hose and make sure your bonnets fit nice and tight! Let's make it a night to remember.

**tripleblessed** · 11th January 18, 06:22 PM

I'm not seeing volunteers appear. We need participation.

I finally got hold of Jim. He's closing on a condo sale this weekend, grandkids' Cub Scouts next weekend, and new grandkid due the next. Plus,
an administrator left his school and he's covered up in paperwork. SO........no Jim this year. This means you. Yes, YOU. Don't think I don't see
you ducking behind the desk, stand up and be helpful. Remember that everyone has survived multiple years of my attempt at the address to the
haggis; and though a bit embarrassed at the lack of quality, I still can show without too much laughter on the group's part. I would respectfully
ask that when choosing items to throw, please remember I am vegetarian, and it should be something I can eat.

We need a Toast, and a Response. An Immortal Memory. If no one saves me, I'll do the address again. I'm good for another shot at a song,
and I'm pushing Lamar to do one. Anyone else?

Jim says people have been calling the Tavern wanting a date. We think next weekend is probably too short of time, so, the 27th? Please tell
me you're feeling froggy, and willing to jump in.