Saturday, 25 January 2014

Robbie Burns

Robbie Burns was a famous Scottish poet and he is always remembered on this day, especially in this part of the world.

 This evening I am going to a 'Burns Night' celebration.   On the menu will be 'Haggis neeps and tatties" it is being held in a grand house.

 Unfortunately I don't have any tartan to wear so made myself a thistle brooch - the emblem of Scotland.

Not a brilliant representation but hopefully it will be recognisable!
There might even be one of these chaps attending!
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15 comments:

  1. Jane McLellan25 January 2014 at 15:24

    Your thistle brooch is just what's needed! Enjoy Burns night.

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  2. Fox25 January 2014 at 16:35

    Your feisty little thistle does Robbie Burns proud!

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  3. Sharren - Tatting in Greenwood, South Carolina25 January 2014 at 18:59

    And will someone read aloud 'Address to a Haggis'?

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  4. Madtatter8025 January 2014 at 19:08

    Very Good, cannie lassy

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  5. Miranda25 January 2014 at 20:15

    I think that's a wonderful thistle design!

    I played with a harp ensemble once for a Burns Night celebration. It was great fun.

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    1. Sally Kerson25 January 2014 at 23:41

      We had a pipe organ playing, and it was great fun.

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  6. Maureen25 January 2014 at 22:08

    I remember your Burns night from last year! - didn't you tat a lot of thistle bookmarks for the occasion? Enjoy it.

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  7. Sally Kerson25 January 2014 at 23:43

    Ah Maureen that was two years ago - but same place and the hostess still has the thistles but could not find them this evening as she was going to put them back on the tables, she has promised them for 2016 when the next Burns Night is to be held. It is such a huge house I am not surprised.

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  8. tatterjil28 January 2014 at 05:56

    I went to a Robert Burns night too! Unfortunately we had no neeps and tatties and the amount of haggis was very limited. Pah to that, I say.

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  9. Batty Tatter28 January 2014 at 23:41

    ok I know haggis and tatties, but what are neeps? Oh my, and my married name is Cameron. sheesh.

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    1. Sally Kerson29 January 2014 at 15:49

      Well Cameron is a good Scottish name! Neeps are swedes or turnips and are mashed just like the tatties.

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