Where Aren't We Yet??

[macwilkin]

What's the motive. Fun and outreach I guess.

I'm a remote kiltie...without this board I'd probably be a lot richer, or at least have more pad on my plastic. But I love kilts.

Certainly I understand that all these folks don't wanna suddenly become full time kilt wearers or take a sudden interest in hooking up with the rabble on this board.

It does seem a friendly thing to do, as was done for me, to point out the existance of this forum so that other remote folks with an interest in things Scottish can make their own decision as to whether to join the forum or lurk for information.

The more forum members, the more they may become aware of the kiltmakers and others who support this board. More business for them helps insure the existance of the board - and maybe even their business. A few supporters of the forum, or at least forum members that offer kilt related goods have gone by the wayside.

Blame 27 years in corporate marketing and sales. Any organization will constantly lose clients (members) to routine turnover. Too keep things flowing one needs to seek new members.

All I've done is go to the websites for these remote groups or pubs and send a brief email to their contact pointing out the existance of this board and inviting them to come take a look at this forum....just like Steve Ashton did for me.

Hope I haven't done anything "wrong." Makes a lot of sense to me and I've been having fun doing it. And, thanks for your lists that have whetted my appetite.

Ron

Ron,

I don't think you're doing anything "wrong", but I do think you're assuming that just because someone lives in a "remote" area of the world they do not have access to Scottish fellowship. As I've mentioned, there are numerous Scottish groups around the globe in some "unexpected" places -- I correspond on occasion with the secretary of the St. Andrew's Society of Uruguay, for example -- they have a very active group that takes Scottish Country Dancing into the local schools. If you look at those web sites, you'll see all sorts of activities for expats and "friends" of Scotland.

I am very passionate supporter of St. Andrew's Societies, and I do apologize if I misunderstood your intent. While I enjoy Xmarks, I also enjoy the spirit of fellowship that is present in these organizations as well.

Regards,

Todd

[Riverkilt]

Cool,

I see X Marks as frosting, rather than competition. Like for me X Marks is over and above the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage and Northern Arizona Irish Foundation groups.

One of the best things this board has to offer -feedback on vendors - is something most folks would appreciate.

And who knows what resources are lurking out there that we on the board aren't aware of.

And, of course, sales and marketing still lurks in my blood so its fun for me.

And, thanks for the Uruguay idea, there's an Irish Pub in Montivideo http://www.theshannon.com.uy/ Great t-shirt if you want an unusual one, good gallery from various events, and a link to a new website for Irish in Uruguay.

Ron

[kiltedsawyer]

Ron,
You got me thinking, any kilties in the Bahamas? I can't tell from the Frapper Map, (image unavailable.) I'll be going to Grand Bahama in April, actually staying with an English couple, there must be some Scots there somewhere. How are you searching, (what key words, etc.) for Scots around the world? It would be great to meet some fellow kilties whilst in the islands mon!
Thanks,
David

[Riverkilt]

Just googled for "pub bahamas" and came up with Shenanigans

http://www.butlersspecialty.com/shenanigans/index.htm

looks like a fun place, from the pics in their gallery

As far as societies, if you haven't checked the lists above give them a look or just google for "bahamas scottish" "bahamas St. Andrews" etc.

I thought we had at least one of the rabble down that way...???

Ron

[kiltedsawyer]

I forgot about Shenanigans, haven't been to Grand Bahama in a couple of years, I've crawled out of Shenanigans on several occasions, not likely to meet any kilties there, other than me....... It's kind of a touristy place(although the locals party there some as well,) right in the middle of Port Lucaya, good food, plenty of Guinness, pretty much party central after the sun goes down.
Thanks,
David

[Ruanaidh]

Mexico City has its own pipe band. http://bandadegaitas.com.mx/home.htm

[Bugbear]

I got to know, do they play Mexican music? That would be the coolest.

Mexico City has its own pipe band. http://bandadegaitas.com.mx/home.htm