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**Colin** · 9th March 07, 09:34 AM

It always brings a smile to my face when first thing on a Friday (or any day for that matter) morning, and you get an email saying:

Your status for order id - XXXXXXXXXX has changed. Your order has been sent out.

So in the next week, I will be getting a new dog, a new kilt, and heading out for a bit of fun at Vancouver's Celticfest.

**Big Dave** · 9th March 07, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

So in the next week, I will be getting a new dog, a new kilt, and heading out for a bit of fun at Vancouver's Celticfest.

That's awesome Colin, I take it your going to the Parade also?

**Colin** · 9th March 07, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by Big Dave

That's awesome Colin, I take it your going to the Parade also?

Dave, the idea of a longer parade and a free Ashley MacIsaac concert right after are very appealing. Unfortunately it looks like I will be missing it this year. My wife is working 11-7 so that she has Friday off that week and we can head to Victoria earlier in the day. The idea of taking a 3year old, a 5 year old, and a 2 month old puppy down there by myself just isn't hitting the appeal button yet. I may also take part in a St. Paddy's night curling funspiel, so it depends how late and how rough that was the night before

I am still hoping to find a way though. The new route looks great. My son and I matched in the parade the first year with Bear kilts.

**elitekiltedcommando** · 9th March 07, 10:07 AM

I love that too, Colin. Best moment of the day.

**Big Dave** · 9th March 07, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

The idea of taking a 3year old, a 5 year old, and a 2 month old puppy down there by myself just isn't hitting the appeal button yet.

For sure, I took my Daughter and Son for the first time last year. My Daughter was 4 and hated sitting in one spot for so long and my Son was only a year old and didn't know where he was. I was lucky enough to bring my Wife and Sister with me so I didn't have to deal with them alone. I don't know if my Kids want to go this year, I might try to convince them that they'll have more fun hanging out with their Grandparents

, that way my Wife, Sis and I can go for a Pint after the Parade.

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**Colin** · 9th March 07, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Big Dave

For sure, I took my Daughter and Son for the first time last year. My Daughter was 4 and hated sitting in one spot for so long and my Son was only a year old and didn't know where he was. I was lucky enough to bring my Wife and Sister with me so I didn't have to deal with them alone. I don't know if my Kids want to go this year, I might try to convince them that they'll have more fun hanging out with their Grandparents

, that way my Wife, Sis and I can go for a Pint after the Parade.

int:

That sounds like a great idea

At least I have the Victoria kilt night to look forward to on the Friday.

I would have brought my sister with me, but she is moving to Kamloops that weekend

**Fearnest** · 9th March 07, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

It always brings a smile to my face when first thing on a Friday (or any day for that matter) morning, and you get an email saying:

Quote:
Your status for order id - XXXXXXXXXX has changed. Your order has been sent out.

So in the next week, I will be getting a new dog, a new kilt, and heading out for a bit of fun at Vancouver's Celticfest.

I hope they remember to punch holes in the dog's shipping box! It's SO disappointing when they forget...

Congratulations!

**Big Mikey** · 9th March 07, 10:38 AM

Big Dave, I know it's a big area but keep an eye out....I'll be there somewhere!

**beloitpiper** · 9th March 07, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

So in the next week, I will be getting a new dog, a new kilt, and heading out for a bit of fun at Vancouver's Celticfest.

Me=jealous. Who made the kilt for you?

**Colin** · 9th March 07, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

Me=jealous. Who made the kilt for you?

It's coming from Scottishkilts.net. I have an 8 yard handsewn from them and really like it, so I am excited to see what the 5 yard casual is like. This is a gift from my wife for making it 1 year without a cigarette (on March 19th).