tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post2056432142060285742..comments2024-03-20T01:03:09.526-07:00Comments on phantsythat: kilted Crowsusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-51929764014627233792014-06-29T18:26:37.921-07:002014-06-29T18:26:37.921-07:00and more power to 'em for aw that!and more power to 'em for aw that!susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-42548084954832105662014-06-29T16:52:51.545-07:002014-06-29T16:52:51.545-07:00Scots do not pay too much attention to lawsScots do not pay too much attention to lawsAndrew MacLaren-Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275686573421308677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-90934202153845782172013-08-02T17:45:55.524-07:002013-08-02T17:45:55.524-07:00I thought it was a law that every Scot must wear a...I thought it was a law that every Scot must wear a kilt at least once a year.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-64705847443456963282013-07-29T17:08:39.769-07:002013-07-29T17:08:39.769-07:00This Scotsman has never worn a kilt. I have no ide...This Scotsman has never worn a kilt. I have no idea why I am bothering to tell you that, but I am. And the bagpipes are fine at a distance of maybe half a mile or so. I do like haggis though.Andrew MacLaren-Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275686573421308677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-34747311917561554872013-07-18T09:46:31.003-07:002013-07-18T09:46:31.003-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed it, Lydia. Thanks so much...I'm glad you enjoyed it, Lydia. Thanks so much for attaching the news link - it was amazing to see the raven continue to sit still while she removed the quills.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-4345032359769628772013-07-17T18:36:01.269-07:002013-07-17T18:36:01.269-07:00Loved this history, and the marvelous drawing. And...Loved this history, and the marvelous drawing. And how I do love me a good bagpipe tune!<br /><br />Saw this on a friend's facebook wall today and thought of you:<br />http://now.msn.com/raven-asks-for-help-from-gertie-cleary-in-nova-scotia-canada<br /><br />Cheers, Susan.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-1474193873074046062013-07-16T18:05:10.698-07:002013-07-16T18:05:10.698-07:00Hi Spado,
It's good to see you again. I bet y...Hi Spado, <br />It's good to see you again. I bet you'd look very bonny all kilted up for a formal dinner but Armani and a pair of goatskin loafers would probably suit you better. <br /><br />Crow, who sends his salutations, has been around much longer than any of us and hasn't aged a bit since I first met him.<br /><br />Best wishes susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-58420448829184443732013-07-16T03:40:33.905-07:002013-07-16T03:40:33.905-07:00As you may remember, I ride a motorcycle, a Britis...As you may remember, I ride a motorcycle, a British motorcycle, a Triumph. At a yearly rally I attend in New Mexico, more and more of the riders choose the kilt as their attire for the Saturday night dinner. I looked into it and found a great set of kilts made of the rugged brown canvas "Carhartt" material, of work clothes, fame. The price tag drove me away. Besides, I'm of Italian descent. Even though I don't ride a Moto Guzzi or a Ducati, (or even a Benelli), more traditional garb for me would be an Italian knit button down shirt and some goatskin loafers.<br />Good to stop in and see Crow. He looks as handsome as ever. How does he keep the aging process away so keenly?<br /><br />PeaceSpadomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17781369901345409341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-19554762576838171882013-07-13T14:31:30.357-07:002013-07-13T14:31:30.357-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed the picture and the post,...I'm glad you enjoyed the picture and the post, Lindsay. It's pretty amusing to learn commoners can rent holiday homes at Balmoral but I did see that almost all of them are unavailable during a Royal visit. So much for rubbing elbows with the hoi polloi :)<br /><br />susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-51409724017589925172013-07-13T05:39:38.256-07:002013-07-13T05:39:38.256-07:00Hi Susan
I enjoyed reading this post with a suita...Hi Susan <br />I enjoyed reading this post with a suitably dignified Scottish attire for his lordship crow. Great !!<br />During my thirties, I went through a period of “Scottish Mania" to become immersed in their music, custom and dance. <br />By the way the Royal family is advertising in our newspaper, Balmoral and other estates as B/B’s which are available to all commoners, to bring in more revenue.<br />E.g. -Balmoral Estate-Rental Properties sleep from 5 to 13 people available at 480 pounds per week. Many others also listed as “holiday retreats all fit for a king”!! <br />Thanks for all the prior posts.<br />Best wishes <br /><br />Lindsay Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030132436987752741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-48221891367738702152013-07-08T17:59:16.658-07:002013-07-08T17:59:16.658-07:00The Badpiper is surely one of the best street musi...The Badpiper is surely one of the best street musicians I've ever seen myself. I'm delighted you and your son both enjoyed his performance.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-45706547238866064812013-07-08T17:58:08.132-07:002013-07-08T17:58:08.132-07:00I remembered having read about that debacle but ha...I remembered having read about that debacle but hadn't heard the end. What a truly great comeuppance for that jerk. Local Hero, with a similar tale, is still one of my favorite movies.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-6184216658769330052013-07-08T17:56:03.503-07:002013-07-08T17:56:03.503-07:00Hah! Ye're a troo Scot.. or at least you'v...Hah! Ye're a troo Scot.. or at least you've known one. I loved that story and never for a moment doubted it was real. It sounds like your ex was pleased to show your wedding guests what you'd signed on for. <br /><br />Thanks for the guid wishes, lassie. They told us today it would just be another two weeks - for the brickwork. They still don't know when the windows will arrive! Ah well, this too shall pass :)susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-42019357202053374782013-07-08T15:06:07.069-07:002013-07-08T15:06:07.069-07:00Ok, that was the coolest video I've seen in a ...Ok, that was the coolest video I've seen in a long time. My son even liked it. I told him that's the kind of bagpiper I want at my funeral. That should liven' things up a bit. <br /><br />Thamks! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-39043444885020287972013-07-07T20:22:31.557-07:002013-07-07T20:22:31.557-07:00on a bit of a rabbit trail, i heard or read somewh...on a bit of a rabbit trail, i heard or read somewhere that the Trump empire no longer serves Glenfiddich at any of its holdings, after said brewery gave the owner of a small farm, who wouldn't sell his wee property to them for a golf course, a 'Man of the Year' awardgfidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452490194253665370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-91624401855518723652013-07-07T20:18:44.635-07:002013-07-07T20:18:44.635-07:00sic a braw laddie..... both un 'em.
I must...sic a braw laddie..... both un 'em. <br /><br />I must admit a weakness for a man (or a bird) in a kilt... in fact i married one (the homo sapiens), but it ended badly. at the wedding dinner, they put the head table on a raised platform, with no modesty skirt.... until the revelers were treated with an eye level view of what a 'true' scotsman wears under his kilt. some blushing ladies quickly pinned something in place, while i sat, horrified, in the spotlight asking him why he couldn't at least cross his legs. he seemed to be enjoying the whole thing. in retrospect, it was clearly an omen of ill to come. it was all downhill from there. I didn't make this up. <br /><br />may the weekend respites from chaos be long, and the unrelenting dirt and noise of the work week be short. gfidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452490194253665370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-20347413779198292412013-07-07T09:26:32.540-07:002013-07-07T09:26:32.540-07:00McCrow sends his salutations :)McCrow sends his salutations :)susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-79901564094570265272013-07-07T09:25:28.495-07:002013-07-07T09:25:28.495-07:00Thanks, Gina! It's a great pleasure to know yo...Thanks, Gina! It's a great pleasure to know you've been by to visit and that Crow and his friends have made you smile.<br /><br />I hope all is well with you and yours and that you're enjoying the best of summer (without the humidity we're getting).<br /><br />Much love <^^>susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-4984641845639596012013-07-07T09:22:12.665-07:002013-07-07T09:22:12.665-07:00I'm glad to hear to cooling mists have brought...I'm glad to hear to cooling mists have brought you some relief from the heat there. I'm sure they'll be helpful to the grapes as well.<br /><br />Yes, the Scottish history is fascinating and offer further proof that empires only ever serve the wealthy and powerful.<br /><br />It's very hot and humid here still. Those dog days of summer seem to arrive earlier every year. At least we have the weekends off from the brick and eventual new window work but, yes, it continues. I doubt Crow will have his finery colored until the ongoing racket stops, but perhaps there'll be another drawing soon.<br /><br />You haven't lost touch at all and it's always a joy to see your comments.<br />xoxosusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-15186457752893229872013-07-07T04:18:19.264-07:002013-07-07T04:18:19.264-07:00So delightful to see McCrow in all is regalia! And...So delightful to see McCrow in all is regalia! And thanks for the tartan history!<br /><br />Blessings and Bear hugs!<br /><a href="http://bears-noting.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Bears Noting</a><br /><a href="http://in-the-urban-forest.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Life in the Urban Forest</a> <i>(poetry)</i>Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-89490797862855749562013-07-06T20:27:32.632-07:002013-07-06T20:27:32.632-07:00Ah, those buskers! I like the joyful faces of Cro...Ah, those buskers! I like the joyful faces of Crow and the children, Susan. You always post something thoughtful, delightful, entertaining. <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-24688690577372396582013-07-06T08:57:23.088-07:002013-07-06T08:57:23.088-07:00Good morning dear Susan,
What an interesting post....Good morning dear Susan,<br />What an interesting post. I didn't know anything about the history of the tartan/kilts. I had a Scotch grandfather, a highlander too but didn't know anything about what happened to the people. Thank you for the lesson! I always end up wandering around the internet following your trails! :) <br /><br />And crow is looking quite regal! He's just missing his crown. Now that's an idea! <br /><br />Hoping it's not too hot there or too humid...ugh. I'm still recovering from the recent heat wave and so thankful for the fog that finally made it back in to our house! <br /><br />I hope you give crow lots of pretty colors and that your table is finally free of the dust? Have they left you in peace? I feel like I've lost touch recently with the stupid weather getting in the way, making me crazy... Made me almost paranoid.. <br /><br />Well off to the nursery for me. Seems it never ends, the work around here... xoxoL'Adelaidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725322054223364858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-10042934249701588622013-07-05T18:03:28.455-07:002013-07-05T18:03:28.455-07:00Come to that, Sean Connery still looks pretty good...Come to that, <a href="http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/kilts/images/352144/title/sean-connery-photo" rel="nofollow">Sean Connery</a> still looks pretty good in one too.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-73789964656803271432013-07-05T17:52:01.079-07:002013-07-05T17:52:01.079-07:00Simply reading the descriptions is a heady enough ...Simply reading the descriptions is a heady enough experience for me, but Crow is the connoisseur:<br /><br />Here's tae us; wha's like us?<br />Gey few, and they're a' deid.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-40628391167307981302013-07-05T17:36:59.182-07:002013-07-05T17:36:59.182-07:00Crow just raised his eyebrows.Crow just raised his eyebrows.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.com