Went to Portsmouth today to make some contacts. Spoke to Andrew (the owner) of Molly Malone's Pub and Restaurant.

http://www.mollymalonesnh.com/index.html

This is a very popular place in town. He was quite excited to participate in a Tartan Day Kilt Night. When I suggested "half price pints" for the kilted or those wearing tartan, he seemed to think that was a fine idea. I expect him to call later this week with a final offer (he's also going to talk to his distributer's to see what they might like to do). There is already live music scheduled for that night (10 PM- 1AM).

Also, spoke with Debbie at "Celtic Crossing". She is the owner of a celtic themed store right in downtown Portsmouth. She recently took over this store and has been adding Scotish items (jewelry, tartan items like ties and scarves, clan items like badges, daggers, sporrans, canned haggis, etc). The shop is smallish but it has A LOT of stuff. She is holding an OPEN HOUSE on April 7th and would love to see some of the kilties come down. She currently is running a "Boonie Knees" contest and will announce the winner on Saturday.

Here is a listing of hotels in Portsmouth if you'd like to relax and enjoy yourself and not worry about having to drive at the end of the night. There is taxi service in Portsmouth that can bring you to/from the hotel for a reasonalbe rate.

http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll...1174769272828&

I hope we can see a bunch of X Markers there.

Oh forgot to mention, when I was at the pub, the barman was wearing his kilt (Black Watch). We created a small sensation because suddenly there were two kilties in the room. Can't imagine how fun it will be to have more tartan-ed up folks.