The Quest begins

[auld argonian]

Styro may be a problem but the type of foam that's used to line camera and gun cases might not...the stuff that's sort of like a grey sponge consistency.

One of my friends crates art for international shipments and swears by a type of foam called ethafoam. Perhaps you could find out what size box is common across the world (must be some standardization, eh?) and get a block of the foam cut to those exterior dimensions and custom carve out compartments for the vessel and the book...that way the outer box, which will take most of the wear, could be replaced easily while the inner foam block could be used as long as possible. The foam would also help insulate the object from shock and keep it from rattling around in the box. Hopefully, there wouldn't be a problem with the quaiche tarnishing from contact or offgassing by the foam...I expect that if they use ethafoam in crates that hold these world art treasure, it must be pretty inert.

Best

AA

[KiltedKnome]

Thank you, Auld Argonian! Steve is a volunteer at the Royal BC Museum, so I'll have him check with the staff there.

Styro may be a problem but the type of foam that's used to line camera and gun cases might not...the stuff that's sort of like a grey sponge consistency.

One of my friends crates art for international shipments and swears by a type of foam called ethafoam. Perhaps you could find out what size box is common across the world (must be some standardization, eh?) and get a block of the foam cut to those exterior dimensions and custom carve out compartments for the vessel and the book...that way the outer box, which will take most of the wear, could be replaced easily while the inner foam block could be used as long as possible. The foam would also help insulate the object from shock and keep it from rattling around in the box. Hopefully, there wouldn't be a problem with the quaiche tarnishing from contact or offgassing by the foam...I expect that if they use ethafoam in crates that hold these world art treasure, it must be pretty inert.

Best

AA

[Streetcar]

Very nicely done!

Please keep Seattle in mind for a destination!!

[tulloch]

That is beautiful. Good job!

[Father Bill]

Excellent!

[Mike in Dayton]

What a fantastic event. The Quaich and log book were very well done. Hope to get to see it in person one day.

Mike

[Steve Ashton]

After an arduous walk (all 154 steps) the Rabble settle in for dinner and yet more conversation at The Fernwood Inn.







We now come to the part of the evening that we all came for, the passing of the Quaich.


Macman



Xman



RB51



As hard as it is to imagine there are a few in this world who do not appreciate the taste of Talikser.



Mikko (Sisu)



While others know a good thing when they smell it.

Kilted Knome

[Steve Ashton]

To me, one of the truly great things about this forum is the getting together of the members to meet in person and share our love for the kilt and our experiences.

The beginning of this wonderful evening began with a meet and greet at the FK shop. Our members could be heard discussing almost anything and everything.

Holy Hector had a chance to meet xman for the first time.

("It was this big.")




ThistleDown regaled the Rabble with anecdotes of life in the Highlands.

(When I was a boy we had to wear the hand-me-down kilts of our brothers as we walked to school. 14 leagues each way, in blowing snow. Up hill both ways.")




And believe me when I say - you do not want to know the topic of this conversation.





But all good plans sometimes go astray. We had planned a Pub Crawl to round out the evening.
But in true Rabble fashion it was decided -"Why the heck should we go downtown to a noisy pub when we already have all we need right here?"

Remember this photo?





Three unopend bottles of Scotch and one of Maple Whiskey, or Whisky if you prefer.

Well we talked...........



And talked......




And talked......



Until the wee hours of the morning.

Lo and behold, this morning as Bobbie and I went to the shop to clean up, this is what greeted us.

Poor lone soldiers stand duty.

[Steve Ashton]

Ladies and Gentlemen,
I hope you have enjoyed this, my version, of the Launching of The Quest of The Quaich.

I'm sure others will post their own photos and rememberances. (Some may actually differ in interpretation from my own.)

CDNSushi, I hope your sharing of our Quaich is as enjoyable as mine.

[Bugbear]