Palm Springs Kilted Weekend April 3-4-5

**CameronTaylor** · 8th April 09, 12:13 AM

That motorbike makes the evil moderator look good, what do you guys have against that palm tree anyway ?
The SCHoolmaster reports the weather in PS is also most excellent in the mid - to - late fall as well.

CT - is it too son to start planning the next one ? I think not

**Highlander31** · 8th April 09, 01:43 AM

Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G.

Actually, as we were traveling down, we encountered a horrendous windstorm in the high desert. It pushed us towards Palm Springs with tail winds of 65 to 70 miles per hour (it also broke the hinge on my car door when we got out for that Joshua tree picture). Trees, power lines and various debris were spread all over town when we arrived.

All because "The Powers That Be" wanted to ensure we arrived quickly, I'm sure.

Be well,

There's nothing like flying low in a convertible.

**Derek** · 8th April 09, 01:58 AM

Great set of pictures ... really glad you all had a fab time. Also I am pleased that Hamish behaved himself and didnt eat or drink to much.
Iechyd Da
Derek

**Jock Scot** · 8th April 09, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

After all Jock...

"Man does not live by gin and tonics alone"

ith:

Cheers

Jamie

Oh, I am not too sure about that, Jamie!

**Weasel Mender** · 8th April 09, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Big Mikey

Let's all go to sunny Palm Springs. Let's all meet Hamish. Let's all have lots of great food and drinks. Let's all have lots of fun.

We are not amused. Insert sulky face hear.

All the above and still somewhat lame too

Weasel

**Ancienne Alliance** · 9th April 09, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

Panache, Dread Moderator of XMTS and Hamish, Kilted Legend, Laird of Lochbar, and Gentleman of Sussex toast each other's health with a gin and tonic .

This one is so nice... my favorite !

It should be framed !

Well met, gentlemen !

Best,

Robert

**sydnie7** · 9th April 09, 09:35 AM

And just a few more from the dinner itself. Taken without flash, some with camera held overhead -- I'm amazed they came out at all!

Jim, Jamie, Star, Coinneach at their table and Richard at ours

Jamie providing the "official welcome speech"

The group toasting the end of the "official welcome speech"

Hamish's table -- Hamish, WalkerK, Madelyn, Wizard, Gibbs, and Ryan with SkyeLander in the foreground

Hamish wandering around, shooting video for future blackmail purposes (Cameron Taylor and Jenn have rejoined the group)

**mbhandy** · 10th April 09, 09:31 PM

So will Ham be posting the video's of your dinner????

MrBill

**kiltedinUSMC** · 10th April 09, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by mbhandy

So will Ham be posting the video's of your dinner????

MrBill

It will take Hamish some time to post on here. He still has the rest of his trip to document and then fly home and post his view of the dinner.

**cessna152towser** · 27th April 09, 03:19 PM

Wow, such a lot of pictures, such a lot of fun.
Crazy Golf, an Air Museum, Dinner, an all star cast of xmarkers.
Add me to the list of those who wish we could have joined you.
At least I should have the consolation of meeting the Wizard of BC and Hamish when they separately visit Scotland later this year.