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12th February 12, 05:30 AM
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A proper address to the Haggis....
Hi guys, I am a new member, long time lurker of the forum, and I am happy now to be registered so I can share, ask questions, and be a part of this community.
I grew up in Canada and immigrated to the US after College. At the age of 17 I joined the 48th Highlanders of Canada (Canadian Army Regiment), and was well indoctrinated to the rich traditions of a Highland Regiment. You never leave a regiment like this, you become an Old Comrade, and can be just as active in social gatherings, Regimental Balls, Mess dinners, etc. In my time in the 48th, we also did exchanges with our sister regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, which became the Highlanders and then The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
I will never forget the Gordon's coming to Canada to take part in our 100th Anniversary (1991) snapping pictures of us in our scarlet tunics, and feather bonnets. I was very confused by this until I asked one of their Sgt's about it. He explained that we were a snapshot, or a living tribute to his regiments history, as UK MOD budget cuts and amalgamation over the years modernized their uniforms and traditions erasing much of the specific identity each regiment had. I suppose it is true, and I offer the comparison of hearing Gaelic spoken in Nova Scotia. It is Gaelic of 200 years ago.
Anyway, enough of the long introduction. Here is a video of my long time friend, Kevin Brogan (also a retired 48th Highlander) doing the address to the Haggis at a R. Burns dinner this year. His interpretation, and animation really gives appreciation to every word of the Poem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THulXsZteuE
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12th February 12, 09:23 AM
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Re: A proper address to the Haggis....
Well done indeed! Not only have I never seen it done better, I don't think it can be.
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12th February 12, 09:36 AM
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I'm particularly fond of the 48th's tartan... 
And am very impressed with the address.
Have fun and throw far. In that order, too. - o1d_dude
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12th February 12, 11:04 AM
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Re: A proper address to the Haggis....
Wonderfully done! Welcome, and thanks for sharing that!
"It's all the same to me, war or peace,
I'm killed in the war or hung during peace."
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12th February 12, 11:10 AM
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Re: A proper address to the Haggis....
Very good, useful to have the "stooges" at each side though and sporran a little on the low side.
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
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12th February 12, 12:09 PM
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Re: A proper address to the Haggis....
A great Address! One of the best I've seen.
In fact, it's almost as good as our own Turpin's version, which we will tape next year!
Jim Killman
Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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12th February 12, 12:10 PM
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Re: A proper address to the Haggis....
Welcome to the Great Rabble!    
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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12th February 12, 12:16 PM
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Thank you, one of the most interesting and active addresses I have ever heard. Great job.
I love that Tartan. I it the Davidson Tartan? Any rules around the tartan's exclusivity you know of?
Lang may your lum reek and a wee mouse never leaves your cupboard with a tear in its eye.
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12th February 12, 03:07 PM
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Re: A proper address to the Haggis....
Yes, it is modern Davidson. Once you pass your infantry training, you wear the modern Davidson by right. As you know, anybody can wear anything, however, the 48th wear Davidson with a particular sized sett. I had to go back to Burnetts and Struth for a new kilt, as they stock the particular tartan being that they act as the Regimental tailor.
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