First Call So Cal

**Tim B** · 31st December 08, 03:52 PM

I lived in the Monterey Bay area in the early 80's (thanks to Uncle Sam) and loved it...circumstances kept me from returning. But all this talk of kilt nights and kilted armies in Northern Cal (not to mention the weather contrast between there and Iowa) have me wishing I had never left. Best wishes!

Tim B.

**Hamish** · 1st January 09, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

By the by, there will be an expedition

ith: from the Nor Cal Rabble to visit the warmer climes of the Southernmost part of our Golden State to meet up with his Lairdship and the So Cal... err our friends among the Southern California X Markers.

I have had some indication that a few out of state X Markers, not to mention a few Canadian X Markers are thinking about joining up with us!

Perhaps this will be the Kilt Night to beat all Kilt Nights!

Cheers

Jamie

WOW! This is sounding good, and I am feeling considerably more than a little flattered by your responses, lads.

I just wish I might have been more mobile whilst visiting The Golden State in March/April, but I'll be staying with my British pal, Jim, who has a wee place in Palm Springs. Unfortunately, he does not have a car (no need for one apparently as he does not 'stray' from PS once he gets there!), and there is no way I would drive over there - why, you all drive on the wrong side of the road ....... something I do only when I've had too many drams!!

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Take care,
Ham.

**CameronTaylor** · 2nd January 09, 03:13 PM

We'll figure something out, either a pub near Palm Springs or nearby, have somebody with vehicle capacity (that's one drawback to a pick-up truck though sometimes that's a good thing ...

) swing by to pick Hamish and company up.
There's Killarney's in Temecula that's been very kilt-friendly when I've been there, don't know about places out near the springs.

CT - workin' on it

ps: got me some sweet new oxfords (Dockers Manhattans)

**sydnie7** · 2nd January 09, 03:17 PM

All right -- Palm Springs Weekend!

**1oldsarge** · 3rd January 09, 08:29 AM

There's a new Tilted Kilt Pub in the works in Indian Wells, it may well be open by then...

**1oldsarge** · 3rd January 09, 01:27 PM

...plus Lyon's English Grille is in South Palm Springs, and has a great tavern. It's also very close to Motel 6 and other lodging for those who travel far...

**sydnie7** · 3rd January 09, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by 1oldsarge

...plus Lyon's English Grille is in South Palm Springs, and has a great tavern. It's also very close to Motel 6 and other lodging for those who travel far...

I'd certainly prefer something like Lyon's over Hoo. . . I mean, Tilted Kilt.

Thanks for the suggestions, Sarge!

**Dogboy40** · 3rd January 09, 10:25 PM

Will be watching this thread to see when the date is firmed up. Might make a weekend out of it for the wife and I.

**CameronTaylor** · 4th January 09, 11:14 AM

Cool deal, I may well get to meet some of the more notable kilties from XMTS besides the Nor Cal Rabble.

CT - So Cal Rubble (post earthquake)

**Panache** · 4th January 09, 11:36 AM

Taking the bull by the horns,

The F-H.C.A.G. and I are planning on coming down Friday April 2nd and hopefully meeting up with his Lairdship, Derek, hopefully some of the So Cal Rabble on Saturday April 3rd.

I started a thread here:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/p....html?p=649401

Cheers

Jamie