Burn's Night plans

**Colin** · 24th January 08, 11:07 AM

Well, the Haggis has been been received from the local butchers, the turnips and potatoes are all set to be come neeps and tatties, the cock-a-leekie soup is all set, the new Barleyjuice album has been downloaded (and paid for!),the whisky is ample, and the beer is chilling.

All that's left to do is pick out which kilt to hear and to set up the pub tomorrow for a Burns night at my place for a few close friends.

I have been to the banquet suppers and to the small intimate gatherings and have decided, that in the spirit of Burns, to host a small gathering of close friends and neighbors to enjoy the evening.

We are replacing the Rampant Lion flag with the Australia flag (which will hang beside the St. Andre's flag and the Canadian Red Ensign flag) for the night as some of the guests are Aussies and we wanted to tie in the Australia Day activities on the 26th.

So what are your plans to celebrate Scotland's favourite bard?

The location of tomorrow's Burn's night

**auld argonian** · 24th January 08, 12:16 PM

Well, I had intended to put on the kilt and wear that nice Navy Blue Argyll Jacket )that I haven't had a good excuse to use yet) and go to the Duke of Perth for a snack and then go downtown to meet up with my mom and her buddies for drinks at Peterino's...

...however...

...it looks like I will, instead, be sticking around here and going over to my buddy's music store to see Larry Coryell performing with the Indian musicians that he's currently touring with.

Kilt will be worn and whisky will fer sure be consumed...at least by me.

Haggis will be notably absent but c'est le vie...maybe I can rustle up some White Castles.

Appropriately enough: The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft agley.

Best

AA

**macwilkin** · 24th January 08, 12:28 PM

I'm off to Eureka Springs, Arkansas this Saturday for a Burns Night at the historic (and haunted) Crescent Hotel, built in 1886 by Irish stonemasons. The Scottish folksinger and folklorist Ed Miller is the featured entertainer for the evening:

http://cce.papermoonattractions.com/

Slainte,

Todd

**Panache** · 24th January 08, 12:53 PM

Saturday the Nor Cal Rabble will hold their 2nd annual Burns' Night Supper in (the appropriately named) city of Scotts Valley. About 65 people ranging from wee bairns to seasoned seniors will gather to eat, drink, dance, and celebrate the memory and works of Robert Burns. We will try our best to post a picture or two

Cheers

Jamie

**McMurdo** · 24th January 08, 01:03 PM

Jamie the Nor Cal Rabble can celebrate Riobert Burns Night, all they want

, the SOKS will toast you as we celebrate Robert Burns Night in Hamilton at the Scottish Rite club.

**Moosedog** · 24th January 08, 01:07 PM

Colin, that looks like a wonderful place to celebrate the evening! Enjoy,

Moosedog

**Panache** · 24th January 08, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Jamie the Nor Cal Rabble can celebrate Riobert Burns Night, all they want

, the SOKS will toast you as we celebrate Robert Burns Night in Hamilton at the Scottish Rite club.

sigh

Glen,

Since you are the Burns' Night expert I have a question. Do you sacrifice the rubber chicken before or after The Immortal Memory?

Cheers

Jamie

**Freelander Sporrano** · 24th January 08, 01:23 PM

As Chairman of the House Committee for the Cally (See my Sig) I'll be attending our Burns Night at Akershus Fort http://www.a-e-r.org/uploads/pics/akershus_01.jpg

Among the guests will be the The Earl of Caithness and the British Ambassador
Pic's will be taken

**McMurdo** · 24th January 08, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

sigh

Glen,

Since you are the Burns' Night expert I have a question. Do you sacrifice the rubber chicken before or after The Immortal Memory?

Cheers

Jamie

I am far from an expert, however I believe that if the Rubber Chicken, is to make an appearance then I shall cut it up wi' ready sleight,
Trenching it's gushing entrails bright, as soon as possible perhaps after the Address To A Haggis, we could have the Address To A Rubber Chicken

with apologies to Robert Burns

**macwilkin** · 24th January 08, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

I am far from an expert, however I believe that if the Rubber Chicken, is to make an appearance then I shall cut it up wi' ready sleight,
Trenching it's gushing entrails bright, as soon as possible perhaps after the Address To A Haggis, we could have the Address To A Rubber Chicken

with apologies to Robert Burns

I have twa delighful parodies of the Address:

Address to a Cornbread for those frae the Ozarks
Address to a Sausage from the St. Andrew's Society of Queensland, Australia.

T.