Burns Night in Conyers, Georgia

[SouthernScot]

I live about 15-20 minutes from Conyers.... You can count me in if I'm in town.

Scot

[nixphotography]

Thescot some motel info would be helpful.

Brett

[thescot]

These motels are all within a very few blocks of the pub. You really could stagger home if needs be, or pay 5 bucks or so for a cab.

Jameson Inn of Conyers
1164 Dogwood Drive
Conyers, Georgia 30012
770-760-1230
http://www.jamesoninns.com
Rate Range: $65 - $70

La Quinta Atlanta Conyers Inn And Suites
1184 Dogwood Drive SE
Conyers, GA 30012
770-918-0092
http://www.laquinta.com
Rate Range: $59 - $119

Ramada Limited of Conyers
1070 Dogwood Drive
Conyers, GA
770-760-0777
http://www.ramada.com
Rate Range: $72 - $99

I recommend the Jameson or La Quinta as the nicest. There are other equally nice places, but these are literally no more than a few blocks.

[thescot]

Seems I did the motel thing twice.

It's been a long day!

I will try to find a piper to join us since I am only learning and wouldn't think of trying the pipes in public myself.

If any of you want to play, chime in.

[nixphotography]

thescot,
Do you need anything, or any help getting anything? If so PM me and let me know what you need I'll be glad to help.

Brett

[thescot]

In response to the quickly growing supper, here's generally what we plan:

1. We'll have our own dining room if we all fit. If not, we'll take over the whole pub.
2. Dinner will be traditional. (I insist on haggis, but we will Americanize it with some hamburger added and offer another meat perhaps. Neaps and tatties, etc will be the fair.)
3. All traditions will be observed, e.g., piping in the haggis, address to the haggis, toasts, etc. (look it up here: http://www.worldburnsclub.com/supper...pper_intro.htm )
4. The pub will offer everything but drinks at one price. We'll run the supper ourselves. I'll serve as host for this one since I seem to be doing the planning. Ha.
5. Like a good Burns supper, it'll be loose, laid back, and fun. Lots of talk, foolishness, and poetry. Plan to take part in reading or--better yet--reciting. I'd love to hear someone reel off a good "To a Louse" with a brogue.
6. We're open to suggestions here. It's our party and we'll do what we like.

[cgrinder]

I believe I'm not too awful far from Conyers as well. I would love to come and partake in the festivities but i admit I do not know of all the traditional items you mentioned before, so I'd be new at it all. Would a newbie to the scene be alright??