Nor Cal Rabble's Burns Night Speeches and Toasts

[Panache]

Here is the response I had earlier sent to Todd on behalf of our group and also read during supper.

To Todd Wilkinson and all good the Ladies and Gentlemen gathered together this evening in the Crystal Dining Room of the Crescent Hotel to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns, from the Nor Cal Rabble.

Outside our hall fiercely rages the storm
Inside near the fireplace we sit snug and warm
From which we send this missive to inform
You all of our good will

Let Rabbie’s words to both parties bring delight
We’ll give a cheer when dirk trenches “gushing entrails bright”
The poet is long dead but his living words we will recite
To the best of our skill

To The Land of Opportunity from the Golden State
Our hands stretch forth across this land great
In love of Burns and good fellowship we relate
And so our glasses we fill

Here’s a toast to all those gathered in memory of Burns
Here’s to good fellowship , and to Many Happy Returns
From the first dram drunk till the last reveler adjourns
And even after, let good tidings remain with thee still

Yours aye,

Jamie

X Marks Mod Squad and Self proclaimed “Tartan Peacock”

Written by Panache January 2008

[Panache]

I hope that bunchdescendant has saved a copy of his very sincere "Toast to the Cook" and will post it.

With the loss of the video the world will never know how well "Address of the haggis", "Macbeth", and the acting style of the great William Shatner all go together...on second thought, maybe it's a blessing in disguise

Cheers

Jamie

[Panache]

My thanks to Ray for sending me his toast to the Amazing Madalyne!

A Toast To The Cook

as given by Ray (bunchdescendant)

My friends and fellow x-markers, It is but once a year that we all meet to celebrate the life and times of Robert burns, the bard of Scotland. This event centers around our good natured attempts at pomp and circumstance. We present the haggis, we wave sharp objects around, we toast to the lassies and reply to the laddies and we make good on such threats to sample all of the scotch on hand, regardless of the outcome the next morn.

The one thing we should not forget on the night of this auspicious occasion is the person or persons responsible for our meal. We must in any case not forget the cook. For without the cook, our plates and as such our bellies would be empty of sustenance this eve. Our chef has slaved for us over a hot stove just to ensure that we as such are sated on our night of feasting. The cook has lovingly prepared our meal to the utmost perfection so we may consume it thusly and enjoy the delicate flavors of our repast.

So I ask all of you present at our Burns supper to show your respect and appreciation, raise a glass with me and with me and toast our Cook.