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12th November 06, 06:05 PM
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The earlier talk of "fishing" makes me think that what I'd really like for Christmas is the cash to build a house on the small Highland estate I have just bought in Glen Spean near Fort William. With the estate come fishing rights along a mile of the River Spean, famed for its salmon, sea trout and brown trout - but I know nothing about nor, if truth were to be told hold any interest in, fishing!
In addition to the fishing rights, the estate provides me with a title: Laird of Lochaber. Now, that I DO like!
Last edited by Hamish; 12th November 06 at 06:11 PM.
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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12th November 06, 06:09 PM
#2
Hamish, Laird of Lochaber! You just "slipped that one in." I am more than impressed. Xmarks now has its own Laird, and I'm on first name terms with him. Excellent!
Andy in Ithaca, NY
Exile from Northumberland
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12th November 06, 06:20 PM
#3
Congrats my Lord 
I'll wonder what your next kilt will be :rolleyes:
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12th November 06, 06:54 PM
#4
A hearty Congratulations to the Laird of Lochaber!
Long may he reign!
Cheers
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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12th November 06, 06:57 PM
#5
To the laird!
To the Laird of Lochaber, lads!
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12th November 06, 07:33 PM
#6
 Originally Posted by Hamish
... just bought in Glen Spean near Fort William. ...
Is that near the Spean bridge, Hamish?
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12th November 06, 07:50 PM
#7
Thus, I predict that henceforth NO gathering of Xsmarksers held anywhere on the planet will be complete without a formal toast to the Laird of Lochaber. And I don't want to get ahead or you, Ham, but might there be a tartan (existing or yet to be designed) that goes along with this?
As to the building, remember the old Groucho Marx line: "...it's just a stones throw from the train station...and when they throw enough stones, we'll build a station." I trust that there are enough local craftsmen about to be able to throw up a place that has that "lived in for a few hundred years" look? Sounds like you have a project. And the fishing thing is not only easy but really gratifying at whatever level you decide to engage it at so you should give it a try...some potentially lovely meals there...start growing some dill for the salmon...
Best
AA
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12th November 06, 07:46 PM
#8
Originally Posted by Hamish
The earlier talk of "fishing" makes me think that what I'd really like for Christmas is the cash to build a house on the small Highland estate I have just bought in Glen Spean near Fort William. With the estate come fishing rights along a mile of the River Spean, famed for its salmon, sea trout and brown trout - but I know nothing about nor, if truth were to be told hold any interest in, fishing!
In addition to the fishing rights, the estate provides me with a title: Laird of Lochaber. Now, that I DO like!
Do you mean the land that is offered for sale here?: http://www.scottishhighlandestates.c...FSZzUAod9TFcMQ
If so, it is a quite small estate indeed.
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12th November 06, 07:55 PM
#9
Originally Posted by gilmore
...sounds like the deed might be larger than the actual estate!
ROTFLMKAO...but that doesn't change my sentiments about that toast...any excuse!
Best
AA
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12th November 06, 08:28 PM
#10
Originally Posted by auld argonian
...sounds like the deed might be larger than the actual estate!
ROTFLMKAO...but that doesn't change my sentiments about that toast...any excuse!
Best
AA
Unfortunately, some people take things like these "lairdships" seriously, and are sadly disappointed.
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