Nor Cal Burns Supper...pics here (by the thousands)

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 27th January 08, 04:59 PM

So, when I made Panache take this picture of gryphonaire and myself...

He got a little jealous and demanded the same pose...

Was this not what you meant dear?

TimC looking quite dangerous, holding the sword (with which he accompanied the haggis).

walkerk holding court

The procession, piping in the haggis

Some posed photos and shots of revelry to follow.

Be well,

**Big Mikey** · 27th January 08, 05:07 PM

A most wonderous photo essay so far. Thank you all for representing XMTS so well.

**Darkislander** · 27th January 08, 05:10 PM

Looks like y'all had a grrreat time. Pour1M is bound to ask "what's that bottle of water doing beside the malts?

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 27th January 08, 05:12 PM

Here is the gathering of X-Marks kilts.

Front

And Pleats

Here's the whole Norcal Rabble (there were a lot more guests there, but this picture was just for forum members). I know this is a bit fuzzy-there are more of this same shot on other cameras-I'm sure we'll see them soon.

That pink death camo kilt on Panache actually belongs to way2fractious, but we all had to give it a whirl.

The other pink kilt was a gag gift from AlanH for Panache, but I didn't get any pictures of Panache wearing it-he preferred the camo. I see that Grant is on-I'm sure he'll have something witty and insightful to say about pink kilts at this point.

Revelry to follow.

Be well,

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 27th January 08, 05:18 PM

The band was wonderful. This year we even provided them with enough information to play a great jig for our dancing. I'm not sure if there are any pics of the attempt at Scottish Country Dancing this year. If not, that's ok, it was pretty hilarious, but not very successful!

The children caroused

I changed out of my ridiculous shoes into dance ghillies and joined in

We all sang Auld Lang Syne-this shows the hall fairly well

A few random, weird shots and then I'm done, I promise.

Be well,

**BoldHighlander** · 27th January 08, 05:22 PM

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

It's also cool to see someone (Piper George) wearing 'Dutch Mackay'!

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 27th January 08, 05:26 PM

way2fractious had great shoes!

And a very nice sporran (actually it was just a "false front" but very soft fur)

Our delicious carrot cake, one of many lovely desserts

The next morning, at the indecent hour of 9:00 am, we met with way2fractious and his lovely date for the dinner, Jeannie (again, not sure if spelled correctly), a widely traveled member of Clan McClaren.

That's all folks!

I look forward to further pictures from other members. I apologize that so many of these include me hamming it up, but the one behind the camera has a biased view point of the world!

Be well,

**TimC** · 27th January 08, 05:39 PM

I can't say it enough...it was a wonderful evening! I am so fortunate to be a part of this wonderful group of people - the NorCal Rabble and XMTS!

-TimC

**Mr. MacDougall** · 27th January 08, 06:05 PM

Is Jamie left handed?

**Hamish** · 27th January 08, 06:13 PM

What a truly wonderful set of photos of your happy event. I now feel like I know my way around that hall, and that I know everyone who was there - thank you. That must be the record for the number of XMTS kilts gathered together under one roof.

Jamie, dear friend, I must congratulate you on your superb 'Hamish' - well done!

Take care,
Ham.