The Flight of the Saltire

[Spartan]

It's great to see the Saltire again, and in the celebration!

[McMurdo]

Well last night was a kilt night at the Queen's Head, we had visitors from all over, Old Hippie was in from B.C., Dee and Ron were up from Virginia and the Saltire made it as well. We also had locals Uncle Ricky, Duchess of NC and myself. It was a good night and it was nice to reconnect with Dee and Ron and meet Charles.

One thing about XMarkers that I've noticed over my time here is the sheer generosity that most show, we were given two more wedding presents tonight, so thank you again Charles, Dee and Ron for your cards and gifts they are greatly appreciated.

Onto the photos

The Saltire at the Queens Head, Charles was calling this one Blimp with single malt and beer or something like that


Dee with an old friend


Queen Victoria and the Saltire


Dee did promise a toast to the NorCal Rabble so this was part of it.


Charles (Old Hippie) and the wee airship


Signing the log book


Uncle Ricky with the Saltire


This one is for Matt Newsome, two Carolina tartan Box Pleated kilts in Toronto


The group shot


Well that is about all the shots I got, Old Hippie it was a pleasure meeting you, and it was good to talk bikes all night. Dee and Ron it was great to see you again safe trip back, last but certainly not least it was good to see Uncle Ricky as well.

The adventures in Toronto will continue.

[McMurdo]

The Saltire was restless again today, and so we all went to the Ontario Science Centre. Here are a few photos








They had thin neat little display on the floor when you stepped on it the circles of light showed up so I took the opportunity to do a skip change of step down to se what it would look like






a few more to come

[McMurdo]

This loom was on display


it is controlled with card keys


They have a Snakes and Lizards exhibition on right now, I loved it Catherine was not as enthused.
















more to come

[McMurdo]

The Saltire with a robotic fish


Two Airships together, I'll let you decide which one is more spectacular




Those are about all the photos we have from today, watch this space for further adventures of the Saltire.

[McMurdo]

We still have the Saltire but we are making plans for it's departure to parts unknown. Today however was another wee adventure for the wee airship. We took Sir William who is visiting Toronto this week to a few tartan shops first it was up to Burnett's and Struth so Bill could look at their casual kilt sale. I am amazed that I did not purchase anything, but I suppose at this point I do not need anything so perhaps that's why. Anyway we got this photo of Sir William the wee airship and the woman at the shop whose name I did not get.



She asked me if I was a the Fergus Highland Games and was it me who posted the photo of the Bilt Kilt on XMarkstheScot. So I guess they will see this post as well, they really are great at Burnett's and the casual sale is not to be missed, I've got one and am seriously considering one more.

The drive back down was uneventful and we decided to go by the Scottish Company one of the local tartan shops in Toronto however no photos there as we did not think about it.

[cessna152towser]

Excellent shot, nice to see Sir William in Toronto, please pass on my best wishes to him and his wife.

[Sir William]

Hi to McMurdo and Alex,

I don't remember the name of the very nice lady either, but I do remember that she was a Scot.

Just landed aboot an hour ago and its been a long, long day.

[McMurdo]

Bill
Glad to hear you had a safe flight, it was wonderful meeting you and being able to show you a wee bit of the place I call home.

[McMurdo]

Well the Saltire is still with us though we are getting ready to send her on the way, anyway tonight we went to the lakeshore to take in the Toronto Music Garden and visit the lake. Here are some photos