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darkside

2009 St Andrew's Day Rally

Ciamar a tha sibh?

The 2009 St Andrew's Day Rally takes place on Saturday 28 November from 4.30pm in Edinburgh.

Each year this event is growing in stature, and rightly so. For years this day has been played down by our so called government representatives. They have never wanted any sort of national pride to be celebrated among the people of Scotland.

http://www.standrewsdayrally.com/

Now with a nationalist devolved government, and St Andrews day a national holiday, people are turning out more and more to celebrate the feast day of our patron saint and to celebrate the pride in our own national identity.

I hope to see you there.

Alba gu brath!
Stevie

I can't be there myself but I hope there will be oatcakes, haggis, tattie scones, scones and the like.  Whisky optional.

The more Scotland festivals the better.

My thoughts are that mid-summer's day should be a national holiday in Scotland, call it 'Scotland day' or 'Freedom day'.
landg

Stevie wrote:
I can't be there myself but I hope there will be oatcakes, haggis, tattie scones, scones and the like.  Whisky optional.

The more Scotland festivals the better.

My thoughts are that mid-summer's day should be a national holiday in Scotland, call it 'Scotland day' or 'Freedom day'.


oh please, no more, this is too much for my aching ribs, i'am actually roaring with laughter.
1. the rally post is funny enough.
2. FRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEDOM day with oatcakes and haggis.

that has honestly made my night.
darkside

eh?
Holebender

He's just demonstrating, for those who don't know, why he was put on moderated status.
landg

Holebender wrote:
He's just demonstrating, for those who don't know, why he was put on moderated status.



moderation add's to my air of mystery. this thread just add's to my aching ribs.
exaggerating is rife on this forum but i'm not exaggerating when i say this is the funniest i've ever seen. thoughn some of the mad rants from parkhead-rfb are quite brilliant as well. this is the best though.
mcglashanista's in full throttle.
Alasdair

HB wrote:
He's just demonstrating, for those who don't know, why he was put on moderated status.


I actually agree with his/her second point.  Just because it's presented in a fairly ignorant fashion doesn't make it wrong.

The idea of a "freedom day" sounds like a hideous idea.  I can't say I'm all that enammered with any sort of 'day of national pride', people will either have national pride or they won't.
Holebender

It's his posting style rather than the contents of his post. I say "his" because I cannot imagine many women being as ignorant as landg.
Stevie

landg wrote:
Stevie wrote:
I can't be there myself but I hope there will be oatcakes, haggis, tattie scones, scones and the like.  Whisky optional.

The more Scotland festivals the better.

My thoughts are that mid-summer's day should be a national holiday in Scotland, call it 'Scotland day' or 'Freedom day'.


oh please, no more, this is too much for my aching ribs, i'am actually roaring with laughter.
1. the rally post is funny enough.
2. FRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEDOM day with oatcakes and haggis.

that has honestly made my night.


Well, I was being lightly humourous but if you find this the equivalent of the ribald madcap wit and brevity that tickles your ribs...  it's all to the good.

Glad you're happy... try posting without inhaling.
Stevie

Holebender wrote:
It's his posting style rather than the contents of his post. I say "his" because I cannot imagine many women being as ignorant as landg.


Frankly, I think it's his grammar (or lack of - though this is forgivable) or maybe it's his spelling or perhaps it's his tone or even his written expression.

It could simply be an over indulgence of unmentionable substances.

But I do think he's happy or at least he seems happy...
landg

Stevie wrote:
Holebender wrote:
It's his posting style rather than the contents of his post. I say "his" because I cannot imagine many women being as ignorant as landg.


Frankly, I think it's his grammar (or lack of - though this is forgivable) or maybe it's his spelling or perhaps it's his tone or even his written expression.

It could simply be an over indulgence of unmentionable substances.

But I do think he's happy or at least he seems happy...


i've just read it again and i can assure you i'm f***ing delirious. knotting masel.pissing my pants.
Stevie

Due to the infinite wisdom of moderation one must wait for the next lick of brilliance from he who shall not be named...

flight of death
Red Justice

I am pleased to see people are taking the effort to celebrate St Andrew's Day. I see nothing funny about it unless some individuals consider it is amusing to celebrate a day of national culture in Scotland.
landg

Red Justice wrote:
I am pleased to see people are taking the effort to celebrate St Andrew's Day. I see nothing funny about it unless some individuals consider it is amusing to celebrate a day of national culture in Scotland.


and that is what is scary about some people, nothing funny here, move along.
it's beyond parody.
a cliched and embaressing piece of tosh.
Stevie

I haven't read landg's post because it is in the ignoble doldrums of troll purgatory but I'm sure he's going to be a killjoy about the whole thing.
darkside

The 2009 St Andrew's Day Rally will take place on Saturday 28th November, at 16:30 pm. The route will be the same as last year - assembling on the Castle Esplanade from 16:00 (4 pm) to march off at 16:30, led (as always) by the Stockbridge Pipe Band. The marchers will progress all the way down the Royal Mile, finishing outside the Parliament buildings by Holyrood where speeches will be made. This year's speakers include author David R Ross, plus music from Ted Christopher. Following this, there will be an evening's entertainment held in the Three Sisters, in the Cowgate. Tickets for this are priced at £15, and the cost includes a buffet and three bands - the ever-popular Fiery Jack, back by public demand; Albannach; and Ted (better than Elvis) Christopher! Doors open at 7 pm, event finishes at 12:45 am. Tickets can be booked by contacting John on 07511660058.
landg

Stevie wrote:
I haven't read landg's post because it is in the ignoble doldrums of troll purgatory but I'm sure he's going to be a killjoy about the whole thing.


not at all, i positively encorage this kind of thing. i love it. Laughing
Stevie

landg wrote:

it's beyond parody.
a cliched and embaressing piece of tosh.


Well, that's a surprise.
Kevin

What exactly does one do on St. Andrew's Day?  It's not a nationally observed holiday here in the U.S. so I genuinely don't know.
Holebender

It has only just been recognised as a holiday in Scotland (and is only a sort of voluntary holiday) so traditions haven't really developed yet. Given its timing (30th of November) I'd like to see it become something similar to your Thanksgiving.

The SNP government is trying to make it the starting point of a two month long "Winter Festival" which ends on Robert Burns' birthday.
Kevin

Holebender wrote:
It has only just been recognised as a holiday in Scotland (and is only a sort of voluntary holiday) so traditions haven't really developed yet. Given its timing (30th of November) I'd like to see it become something similar to your Thanksgiving.

The SNP government is trying to make it the starting point of a two month long "Winter Festival" which ends on Robert Burns' birthday.


I see.  Well Thanksgiving is a great one so I'd say you can't go wrong with that.  A winter festival sounds like fun as well.
landg

aye, with a winter festival we can guarentee the weather.with a summer festival............
Dave Coull

Holebender wrote:
a two month long "Winter Festival"
Marvin wrote:
Sounds  AWFUL
Alasdair

Dave Coull wrote:
Holebender wrote:
a two month long "Winter Festival"
Marvin wrote:
Sounds  AWFUL

Sounds like a potential revenue generator.
landg

Alasdair wrote:
Dave Coull wrote:
Holebender wrote:
a two month long "Winter Festival"
Marvin wrote:
Sounds  AWFUL

Sounds like a potential revenue generator.


ah yes, cliched tartan nonsense fair brings in the tourist.
in fact they could come to the st. andrews day rally. they would lap that up.
Holebender

Do paranoid androids post here now?
landg

Holebender wrote:
Do paranoid androids post here now?


'now'?????
now, as in a new thing? Rolling Eyes
Alasdair

landg wrote:
Alasdair wrote:
Dave Coull wrote:
Holebender wrote:
a two month long "Winter Festival"
Marvin wrote:
Sounds  AWFUL

Sounds like a potential revenue generator.


ah yes, cliched tartan nonsense fair brings in the tourist.
in fact they could come to the st. andrews day rally. they would lap that up.


Does it have to be cliched because you say so? hmm.  

There are a variety of examples of 'winter festivals', and events that happen during the winter season and generate welcome revenue during what might otherwise be a very difficult time for many business.

You seem to think that because it's in Scotland it would therefore have to be 'cliched tartan nonsense' ... how narrow-minded of you.
darkside

info updated

The 2009 St Andrew's Day Rally will take place on Saturday 28th November, at 16:30 pm. The route will be the same as last year - assembling on the Castle Esplanade from 16:00 (4 pm) to march off at 16:30, led (as always) by the Stockbridge Pipe Band. The marchers will progress all the way down the Royal Mile, finishing outside the Parliament buildings by Holyrood where speeches will be made. This year's speakers include author David R Ross, plus music from Ted Christopher. Following this, there will be an evening's entertainment held in the Three Sisters, in the Cowgate. Tickets for this are priced at £15, and the cost includes a buffet and three bands - the ever-popular Fiery Jack, back by public demand; Albannach; and Ted (better than Elvis) Christopher! Doors open at 7 pm, event finishes at 12:45 am. Tickets can be booked by contacting John on 07511660058.
landg

will there be oatcakes, haggis, tattie scones, scones and the like.  Whisky optional.
och aye the nooooooooooo. FREEEEEEEEEDOM.
Stevie

landg...

didn't I already tell you not to try and be funny.
Stevie

No, actually that was Fidget but it's still free advice and you could benefit from it somewhat at times.
landg

Stevie wrote:
landg...

didn't I already tell you not to try and be funny.


your missing the point, i'm not trying to be funny.
it's the thread thats f***ing hilarious.
Stevie

I see, light humour is translated into hilarity.

I'm far from missing the point, I just hope you are.
Red Justice

No landg, people should celebrate a day for Scotland. I am afraid you are funny not the thread.

edited by admin
Stevie

I imagine landg you would be fine with an Orange day with Rangers at the helm.  That would be a sensible thing to feast on from a unionist/proddie/Tory (am I missing anything out?) perspective.

Thou art a product of environment, therefore thy thinking is not thine own but is nought less than lavage de cerveau.

But as I said thou seemeth in good fettle.
Red Justice

The 2009 St Andrew's Day Rally will take place on Saturday 28th November, at 16:30 pm. The route will be the same as last year - assembling on the Castle Esplanade from 16:00 (4 pm) to march off at 16:30, led (as always) by the Stockbridge Pipe Band. The marchers will progress all the way down the Royal Mile, finishing outside the Parliament buildings by Holyrood where speeches will be made. This year's speakers include author David R Ross, plus music from Ted Christopher. Following this, there will be an evening's entertainment held in the Three Sisters, in the Cowgate. Tickets for this are priced at £15, and the cost includes a buffet and three bands - the ever-popular Fiery Jack, back by public demand; Albannach; and Ted (better than Elvis) Christopher! Doors open at 7 pm, event finishes at 12:45 am. Tickets can be booked by contacting John on 07511660058.
landg

Stevie wrote:
I imagine landg you would be fine with an Orange day with Rangers at the helm.  That would be a sensible thing to feast on from a unionist/proddie/Tory (am I missing anything out?) perspective.

Thou art a product of environment, therefore thy thinking is not thine own but is nought less than lavage de cerveau.

But as I said thou seemeth in good fettle.



again you have no idea what you are talking about.idle speculation.very idle.
still a brilliant thread though.
looks like it's a big oatcak event mind you with john being the ticket agent and all.
Stevie

landg wrote:

still a brilliant thread though.


I wouldn't say brilliant.
landg

Red Justice wrote:
No landg, people should celebrate a day for Scotland. I am afraid you are funny not the thread.

edited by admin


is that a  wee bit of red justice?
jog on son.
landg

Stevie wrote:
landg wrote:

still a brilliant thread though.


I wouldn't say brilliant.


i would.
Stevie

Oh well, as long as your happy.
landg

honestly a great thread. i hope the ticket agents mobile phone has not broken down. the dissapointed could run into the teens.
Stevie

Now now, what have I said about tryingto be funny...
Ultra

landg wrote:
honestly a great thread. i hope the ticket agents mobile phone has not broken down. the dissapointed could run into the teens.


Stranger things have happened  Wink
Stevie

Ultra, you're trying to be landg's crutch but really it's best not to give him false hope... it's chronic and terminal.
Ultra

Stevie wrote:
Ultra, you're trying to be landg's crutch but really it's best not to give him false hope... it's chronic and terminal.


You seem to be following Landg round the topics.

Is there something you would like to share with the group?
Stevie

Actually, the topics are mostly topics I started.

Check your facts, change the habits of a lifetime.

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