Monarch of the Glen Stave

**David Dalglish** · 24th September 06, 10:06 PM

Good bargin Hamish--I like that

**Derek** · 25th September 06, 12:54 AM

Ham .. that is one great find and bargain. You must use it when we go to the Waterfall Country. Do you know, its now a twelve month since you came over to us .. we gotta rectify that!
Iechyd Da

Derek

**McClef** · 25th September 06, 02:05 AM

That's a real bargain for such quality.

I guess it would be good for walking but I would be too worried about accidental damage (knowing my luck)!

**Hamish** · 25th September 06, 04:35 AM

Thanks chaps! Yes, I am very pleased with it. However, I think it is probably rather cumbersome to be used when walking (besides, I have never used a stick in all my years of walking/hiking - just something else to be carried or to worry about!). The antlers do look fragile so I'd hate to let the thing fall. No, I think some of you are right: it is more for show, a symbol perhaps. So I'll try to remember to take it next time I visit a grand garden or, better still, a Highland Gathering!!

Palm Springs, Ron? If you think I'm carting that all the way to California in case I meet a snake........

Bradley, the Randonnée Bretonne kilt is a joy, but you must never 'read' anything into what I might be wearing. I try not to have favourites. I took that photo on my return from lunch at Amberley Castle - hence the same outfit in both threads!

Derek: Yes, I realised it is just over a year ago that I spent those happy days with Elaine and yourself, enjoying your wonderful hospitality. I am also aware that I said you both should come visit here before the weather turns but, for various reasons, everything has been rather hectic and now, here I am setting off for California at the end of next week. I'll give you a 'phone call to sort something out.

OK! It's time for my daily constitutional. Now, where did I leave my stick....?

**cessna152towser** · 25th September 06, 08:07 AM

That's a nice looking new accessory you've got there, Hamish.

**Colin** · 25th September 06, 09:10 AM

Beautiful staff, but on to the more important question. Is that a picture of Hamish without his trademark moustache?!?

**Hamish** · 25th September 06, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

Beautiful staff, but on to the more important question. Is that a picture of Hamish without his trademark moustache?!?

No, not on your life Colin! It is just a very poorly exposed photo where the moustache has been 'washed out'! In fact, the moustache is now accompanied by a few day's growth of beard (see the 'Lunch at the Castle (Part II)' thread for a pic.)

**Raphael** · 25th September 06, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Hamish

Palm Springs, Ron? If you think I'm carting that all the way to California in case I meet a snake........

I have lived in Southern California for 10 years and I have ventured out to the desert often. The odd in seeing a rattle snake is pretty good. Although your stave is a little to big for handling the snakes in Palm Spring.

**Colin** · 25th September 06, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by Hamish

No, not on your life Colin! It is just a very poorly exposed photo where the moustache has been 'washed out'! In fact, the moustache is now accompanied by a few day's growth of beard (see the 'Lunch at the Castle (Part II)' thread for a pic.)

Hamish, You'll already know what a fan of beards I am (mine has just grown in as most of it was off all summer). I like the beard, and I am willing to bet that you will find that extra time saved not shaving more of your face to be a bonus. Use conditioner to keep it soft while it grows, it will keep the "itchies" to a minimum.