http://www.clannalba.com/forums This is a Scottish discussion forum designed for the Children of Scotland en Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:38:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.clannalba.com/forums/images/shilpy/misc/rss.jpg http://www.clannalba.com/forums http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/question-robert-burns-2317/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:37:15 GMT A quick question if I may on the 250th year of Bobert Burns birth. Why Did Burns never wear a kilt? M... A quick question if I may on the 250th year of Bobert Burns birth.

Why Did Burns never wear a kilt?

M... ]]> Maitland http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/question-robert-burns-2317/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f63/ardoch-roman-fort-2314/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:52:51 GMT Ardoch Roman Fort is one of the best preserved Camps in the Roman Empire. There are no signs to this camp on any of the roads leading into this area and on the wall leading into the camp is a... Ardoch Roman Fort is one of the best preserved Camps in the Roman Empire.

There are no signs to this camp on any of the roads leading into this area and on the wall leading into the camp is a very faded sign that is in need of repair.

I have to say that I am happy with this as the influx of tourists would go someway to destroying this ancient symbol of Scotlands past.

If you look at the phot ]]> Places of Interest Maitland http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f63/ardoch-roman-fort-2314/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/bit-fun-multimap-2311/ Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:26:29 GMT I spent some time this evening with MultiMap and discovered there are some MSN Virtual Earth images for some areas of Scotland. And in some areas, you can zoom to a considerable amount of detail. ... I spent some time this evening with MultiMap and discovered there are some MSN Virtual Earth images for some areas of Scotland. And in some areas, you can zoom to a considerable amount of detail.

Maitland, you'll doubtless recognize the street name, but how about the home in the center of the image -


We've both been there and y ]]> Mike http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/bit-fun-multimap-2311/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f63/maitlands-walk-3-january-2008-a-2310/ Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:15:46 GMT These are just in from Maitland. I'll leave it to him to provide explanations and captions for the images -










]]> Places of Interest Mike http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f63/maitlands-walk-3-january-2008-a-2310/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/happy-hogmanay-2309/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:09:10 GMT Happy Hogmanay to everyone and a happy and prosperous New Year, as well. I was hoping Maitland was going to provide plane fare so he and I could journey to see the fireball swinging in Stonehaven.... Happy Hogmanay to everyone and a happy and prosperous New Year, as well.

I was hoping Maitland was going to provide plane fare so he and I could journey to see the fireball swinging in Stonehaven. But not tickets arrived. I was certain he would handle the expense, if for nothing more than to allow me to first foot his home, but still no luck. Ahhh, well, maybe next year.

A few years back I wa ]]> Mike http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/happy-hogmanay-2309/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/my-christmas-girl-2307/ Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:10:52 GMT It wasn't a good night for wee Lauren as she was up most of the night being sick. Poor little girl, she was excited with all the toys everyone kept handing her, but she was tuckered out.

Grandpa did manage to get a couple pictures of her with the new bear Santa left here for her.







]]> Mike http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/my-christmas-girl-2307/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f8/hello-scot-living-florida-2306/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:15:26 GMT Hello everybody,
I'm new here and thought I'd say hi!

My husband and I are both Scots living in Florida (for now), with our dog Gaelan and parrot Calli.

I'm a folk singer and have played several Highland Games in the US... places like Kansas City MO, Payson, UT and McPherson KS.... so done a bit of travelling too.

My forum name is one I use on several Scots forums both here and back h ]]> Introductions Weegiewarbler http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f8/hello-scot-living-florida-2306/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/mike-2305/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:05:33 GMT Mike Sorry to put you on the spot but I thought you may, during this time of goodwill, want to say a wee prayer for those who are less fortunate than us during this time. As an ardent atheist... Mike

Sorry to put you on the spot but I thought you may, during this time of goodwill, want to say a wee prayer for those who are less fortunate than us during this time.

As an ardent atheist it would be rather hypocritical of me to offer up a prayer, however I am sure there are those who believe in such things that would benefit from it.

M... ]]> Maitland http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/mike-2305/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/apologies-2303/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:29:55 GMT I apologise for my lengthy absence. I have been ill for almost a month now and still not better, and just can't be bothered with anything just now, however may I wish for you all a very Merry Xmas and good health and happines for 2009.

Mike. Don't you be bankrupting yourself on that lovely wee lassie over Xmas ;) ]]> mairead http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/apologies-2303/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f82/teaching-old-dog-new-tricks-kilt-pockets-2302/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:27:30 GMT I had the pleasure of receiving as my Christmas gift a new kilt from my lovely red headed wife. It is in the Isle of Skye tartan by Steve Ashton of Freedom Kilts Image:... I had the pleasure of receiving as my Christmas gift a new kilt from my lovely red headed wife.

It is in the Isle of Skye tartan by Steve Ashton of Freedom Kilts



The tartan is pleated to "No Stripe". It shows off the subtle IoS tartan best.




[IMG]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u88/TheF-HCAG/Fr ]]> Kilt Discussions Panache http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f82/teaching-old-dog-new-tricks-kilt-pockets-2302/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/winter-solstice-2301/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:50:43 GMT And now we get to see longer days....

Did you know that the celebration of Winter Solstice is actually the oldest celebrated day in history?

So let's celebrate the first day of winter and the last day of lengthy darkness!

Happy Holidays! ]]> pngwn http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/winter-solstice-2301/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/bravehearts-scotland-2300/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:50:28 GMT Did anyone catch this program last night on the History Channel? I watched it quite some time ago, but decided to give it another go last evening. It was typical of the educational programming... Did anyone catch this program last night on the History Channel?

I watched it quite some time ago, but decided to give it another go last evening.

It was typical of the educational programming we have here, in that it struggled staying in the same area code as the truth, but some of it was interesting. And I don't care what you say, Dr. Amanda Beam is fire-ass hot! :hearts:

I was a little su ]]> Mike http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/bravehearts-scotland-2300/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/christmas-wishes-all-2299/ Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:23:49 GMT [center]

Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ur
(Merry Christmas and Happy New Year)

The staff of the Clann Alba Forums want to wish each of our members and visitors all the blessings of Faith, Peace, Health and Prosperity for this holiday season and beyond. We thank each one of you for your valued participation, which ]]> Webmaster http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/christmas-wishes-all-2299/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/starringashrslfs-seasons-greetings-2297/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:43:05 GMT Starringashrslf asked me to post her annual Christmas card here on the forum. I generally crop the card down to just the photo, but in this case, the entire card was pretty priceless. (Or maybe... Starringashrslf asked me to post her annual Christmas card here on the forum.

I generally crop the card down to just the photo, but in this case, the entire card was pretty priceless. (Or maybe it's just an inside joke? ;))

Without further ado, Season's Greetings from Starringashrslf and her, uhhhh, family???



Mags, it looks as if ]]> Mike http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/starringashrslfs-seasons-greetings-2297/ http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/new-indy-colts-cheerleader-2295/ Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:58:29 GMT Glory Hallelujah! I actually got to see my granddaughter this morning. And she was all decked out in her Colts cheerleader outfit. Image: http://www.clannalba.com/images/12140801.jpg Yes,... Glory Hallelujah! I actually got to see my granddaughter this morning. And she was all decked out in her Colts cheerleader outfit.



Yes, her cheeks are really that chubby. And so are her little thighs. Her Daddy was right behind her, as she was preparing to show us her newest stunt.

[IMG]http://www.clannalba.com/images/12140802.jpg[/IMG ]]> Mike http://www.clannalba.com/forums/f9/new-indy-colts-cheerleader-2295/