an coigreach albannach

[Chas]

Hello Scott,

Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the world in Norfolk, England. Paragraphs tend to be very over-rated.

Regards

Chas

[Jock Scot]

G'day to you laddie and welcome, from Inverness-shire. As to the wee dram, anytime you are in the area give me a shout!

[AN COIGREACH ALBANNACH]

much appreciated jock. and don't worry,every time it gets hot and sweaty here 'doon under' i wish i was away up there in your highlands! i've found blood can stay thick enough to prefer the cold over the heat even after a couple of generations of living here in the sun burnt country.here's to the kiss of sweet scottish rain!and let it not go unsaid,should you venture down here,you've only to be letting me know and it's a single malt we'll be opening sure. failte oirbh!

[AN COIGREACH ALBANNACH]

to chas.scott here,an coigreach albannach.thank you for accepting my rude attempts at computor writing with such a flourish!in sasainn eh? the auld foe.as the song goes;'those days are past now,and in the past they must remain'. but every time a man correctly puts on the kilt down there every scot must still somewhere in his head hear the whisper of the old tune blue bonnets o'er the border no?when i first set foot on u.k soil it was in london via heathrow because i couldn't fly direct to scotland.i went for a run in hyde park(no not in the kilt)but following a cheeky urge set up 2 convenient sticks found under a majestic old oak and practiced the sword dance.unnuccessary in todays blessedly more peacable times i know,but a youth spent often reading of scotlands long history of trouble with her bigger neighbor left me with an unmistakably deliscious feeling of "get that up yers!"

[Dixiecat]

to chas.scott here,an coigreach albannach.thank you for accepting my rude attempts at computor writing with such a flourish!in sasainn eh? the auld foe.as the song goes;'those days are past now,and in the past they must remain'. but every time a man correctly puts on the kilt down there every scot must still somewhere in his head hear the whisper of the old tune blue bonnets o'er the border no?when i first set foot on u.k soil it was in london via heathrow because i couldn't fly direct to scotland.i went for a run in hyde park(no not in the kilt)but following a cheeky urge set up 2 convenient sticks found under a majestic old oak and practiced the sword dance.unnuccessary in todays blessedly more peacable times i know,but a youth spent often reading of scotlands long history of trouble with her bigger neighbor left me with an unmistakably deliscious feeling of "get that up yers!"

Welcome!

So, you're a dancer? Academy or SOBHD?

[AN COIGREACH ALBANNACH]

Hello to dixie cat from an coigreach albannach. such a coincidence that you asked about dancing. was admiring your forthright way of delivering your opinions in the 'my wife doesn't like me kilted' thread and from that noticed in your details that you dance. i did when i just turned 18(now 43 and helping my daughter and son to learn) and it is SOBHD. You are still enjoying competeing in a general age group or is there an age group for more experienced dancers in your area? interested because in helping my weans it has reminded me of how much i used to enjoy it and also how great it is for fitness,and am concidering taking it up again. there is an adults "for those who are curious" class but they don't compete.

[Dixiecat]

Hello to dixie cat from an coigreach albannach. such a coincidence that you asked about dancing. was admiring your forthright way of delivering your opinions in the 'my wife doesn't like me kilted' thread and from that noticed in your details that you dance. i did when i just turned 18(now 43 and helping my daughter and son to learn) and it is SOBHD. You are still enjoying competeing in a general age group or is there an age group for more experienced dancers in your area? interested because in helping my weans it has reminded me of how much i used to enjoy it and also how great it is for fitness,and am concidering taking it up again. there is an adults "for those who are curious" class but they don't compete.

Thanks!
I started highland at 44 and am still competing at 49. It's been a fun and healthy way of getting and staying in shape. I enjoy the challenge and am chuffed to bits that I received a 4th place in the Lilt last weekend in the Premier 16&Over group. First Premier placing! Still having stamina issues with long steps and hoping next years Seann Truibhas does not contain a leap step! Almost got those high cuts split!