SOKS Burns Night

**Sheep In Wolf's Clothing** · 24th January 09, 03:07 PM

Great pictures everyone. I really must find a new job so I can attend this great event one year!

Sara
Who is getting ready to attend the first of three Burns events she will be attending this year!

**Panache** · 24th January 09, 03:30 PM

Well done Glen!

All the SOKS looked great and I'll echo Bradley in saying the venue looked to be perfect for a Burns Night Supper.

It was the great pleasure of the Nor Cal Rabble to exchange Burns Night Supper greetings with our friends (and Grant) the SOKS!

I hope the "An Address to the SOKS" was taken in good fun

Cheers

Jamie

:blimp:

**ccga3359** · 24th January 09, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

I hope the "An Address to the SOKS" was taken in good fun
:blimp:

Oh yeah all were laughing until you stinging diatribe aim at poor Dick. Like he needs to be reminded that he has five kids and only two kilts. It drove him to drink, I had to make the ultimate sacrifice and give him my haggis to console him. i hope you're proud of yourself! And where is my Maple Leaf Blimp smiley? I was promised a Maple Leaf Blimp smiley. Where's my solicitor?

**ccga3359** · 24th January 09, 04:07 PM

I would be remiss to not notice that unfortunately Wompet was unable to attend last night. Gary you were truly missed and hope you'll feel better soon, then you'll get a double dose of scratching between the ears.

**Improv1** · 24th January 09, 07:05 PM

It was an amazing night! Many thanks to Glen for picking up all the pieces as needed! My hat's off for the incredible interpretation of Tam o' Shanter! I can scarce remember Ol' Spindle Shank's real name, let alone all those lines of brogue! Good on ya! The Address was perfect as well! Pete's pipes, the toast from Hendry, the response from the Duchess... all well received! I wish we had the opportunity to hear Uncle Ricky and his reading. Hopefully next year!
Thanks for the great evening, and all the help with the kit for our newly kilted pal Nate!
Cheers!

**SFCRick** · 24th January 09, 05:38 PM

I wish all the photos were clear, looks like it was a grand evening

**Improv1** · 24th January 09, 06:57 PM

Here are a few more pics from SOKS Burns Night 2009!

The Honoured Guests

Glen giving Nate a helping hand! This was his first time kilted (many thanks to Glen for the kit!)

Dick and Nate

In the parlour...

Gathering before the feast.

Dapper!

Uncle Ricky looking oh-so-serious! The lassies were in all in fine form!

Ol' Red Eyed Pete the Piper!

**Improv1** · 24th January 09, 06:57 PM

Glen with the Address to the Haggis!

Stand clear!!!

Stabbin' the wee beastie!

The Immortal Memory by the Duchess and McMurdo

**Improv1** · 24th January 09, 06:58 PM

The Boys from Canboro!

**Wompet** · 24th January 09, 07:53 PM

Sorry I missed it.
Really sorry someone else had to take up the Immortal Memory at the last minute. (On the plus side, I already have it ready for next year

)
Grant's (Ol' Spindle Shanks') remarks have me curious - are there any copies of last night's Immortal Memory and "An Address to the SOKS" available for reading?

And Grant, sorry to leave you and Rick alone to face the Scottish hordes - my main paternal line is English, you know.