Is X Marks the Scot a Clan?

**Panache** · 16th August 07, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by emalcolmjr

Okay, then here is my suggestion the dandelion! And before you laugh to much read the Wikipedia description.

I rather like the idea of the dandelion as our plant badge.

The dandelion has many uses, it is hardy, flourishes everywhere, spreads, it is bright, it is something easily obtained, it bears one of the colors of the X Marks the Scot tartan, it is a plant for everyone rather than the few, and best of all...

..IT ISN'T PINK!

It has my vote!

Cheers

Jamie

**Hamish** · 16th August 07, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

I rather like the idea of the dandelion as our plant badge.

The dandelion has many uses, it is hardy, flourishes everywhere, spreads, it is bright, it is something easily obtained, it bears one of the colors of the X Marks the Scot tartan, it is a plant for everyone rather than the few, and best of all...

..IT ISN'T PINK!

It has my vote!

Cheers

Jamie

One characteristic you omitted there Jamie: and anyone who picks its flower will surely wet their bed !!!!

As children we were all taught this.

**Arlen** · 16th August 07, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Hamish

One characteristic you omitted there Jamie: and anyone who picks its flower will surely wet their bed !!!!

As children we were all taught this.

Yes!

I am a very big fan of Dandelions and of Dandelion and Burdock juice and ale.

But even at 24 I still find myself referring to Dandelions as 'Pee the beds'

P.S.

As for all of this 'What is a Clan' stuff.

Take a chill pill.
Panache was saying something in a good spirit and I still think it holds.

I am from Scotland. I have a large extended family with strong blood ties, can recite my lineage and am active in my Clan community.
But I feel no need to bicker over whether or not X-Marks is 'technically' a clan or any of that.

Can't we all just enjoy the moment of brother and sisterhood and love each other?

**Ayin McFye** · 16th August 07, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Arlen

As for all of this 'What is a Clan' stuff.

Take a chill pill.
Panache was saying something in a good spirit and I still think it holds.

I am from Scotland. I have a large extended family with strong blood ties, can recite my lineage and am active in my Clan community.
But I feel no need to bicker over whether or not X-Marks is 'technically' a clan or any of that.

Can't we all just enjoy the moment of brother and sisterhood and love each other?

I'll drink to that!

int:

**Monkey@Arms** · 16th August 07, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by Hamish

One characteristic you omitted there Jamie: and anyone who picks its flower will surely wet their bed !!!!

As children we were all taught this.

Well, that's a new one on me!

Here, we make wishes and blow all the seeds off of the puffy ones. (Apparently called the "clock," according to the Wiki.) That, or use the stems to propel the heads off the flowering ones at one another. No incontinence involved.

Best regards,

Jake