Celtic vs Rangers...

On a tour of Scotland, the Pope took a couple of days off his itinerary to visit the north coast near aberdeen on an impromptu sightseeing trip.
His 4X4 Popemobile was driving along the golden sands when there was an enormous commotion heard just off the headland. They rushed to see what it was and upon approaching the scene the Pope noticed just outside the surf, a hapless man wearing a Rangers football shirt, struggling frantically to free himself from the jaws of a twenty-foot shark.
At that moment a speedboat containing three men wearing Celtic shirts roared into view from around the point. Spontaneously, one of the men took aim and fired a harpoon into the shark's ribs, immobilising it instantly.
The other two reached out and pulled the scum hun from the water and then, using long clubs, beat the shark to death.
They bundled the bleeding, semi-conscious man into the speedboat along with the dead shark and then prepared for a hasty retreat, when they heard frantic shouting from the shore. It was of course the Pope, and he summoned them to
the beach.
Upon them reaching the shore the Pope went into raptures about the rescue and said, "I give you my blessing for your brave actions. I had heard that there were some hooligan elements and secterianism,bigotry and evil people trying to divide
the glorious Celtic and Rangers, but, now I have seen with my own eyes this is not true.
I can see that your society is a truly enlightened example of cultural harmony and could serve as a model on which other peoples could follow."
He blessed them all and drove off in a cloud of dust.
As he departed, the harpoonist asked the others, "Who was that???!" "That," one answered, "was his Holiness the Pope. He is in direct contact with God and has access to all God's wisdom."
"Well," the harpoonist replied, "he knows nil about shark hunting. How's that bait holding up or do we need to get another one?".

It's been awhile...

A farmer stopped by the local mechanics shop to have his truck fixed. They couldn't do it while he waited, so he said he didn't live far and would just walk home.

On the way home he stopped at the hardware Store and bought a bucket and a gallon of paint. He then stopped by the feed store and picked up a couple of chickens and a goose. However, struggling outside the store he now had a problem - how to carry his entire purchases home.

While he was scratching his head he was approached by a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked, 'Can you tell me how to get to 1603 Mockingbird Lane ?'

The farmer said, 'Well, as a matter of fact, my farm is very close to that house I would walk you there but I can't carry this lot.'

The old lady suggested, 'Why don't you put the can of paint in the bucket. Carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?'

'Why thank you very much,' he said and proceeded to walk the old girl home.

On the way he says 'Let's take my short cut and go down this alley. We'll be there in no time.'

The little old lady looked him over cautiously then said, 'I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me.. How do I know that when we get in the alley you won't hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and have your way with me?'

The farmer said, 'Holy smokes lady! I'm carrying a bucket, a gallon of paint, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?'

The old lady replied, 'Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the paint on top of the bucket, and I'll hold the chickens.

I think Booner secretly likes fluffy foo foo under garments.  All I wanted was a t-shirt.   

Oh, Mary, I wouldn't suggest adding the fringe...
It would just get tangled up in the "Blue Ribbons"

Donna

Jim,
I'm using an EZ-UP II and have had no problems so far but then again its never been tested under really bad conditions. I bought mine locally at Ocean State Job Lot fairly cheap but I had to order the sides on-line from L. L. Bean. Good Luck!
Stu

I am looking for a recommendation from other Commissioners or those who have done a setup at highland games.  This past weekend my 10x10 Pop-up tent gave up the ghost.  Several of the canopy supports broke due to wind damage at the Frederick MD Games this spring and became unusable after this weekend's McLain Festival.  The brand was a “First-Up” that I purchased at Wal-Mart last year, and had previously looked a “Quest”, but the construction looked a bit shoddy.  From talking with other Clans – seem like EZ-UP or Caravan are built better and can resist the strong wind better.  As a good Scot, I want to be frugal, but not CHEAP.  Any recommendation would be appreciated.  Thanks

Jim Reed
PA Commissioner

Yeah.....well, I didn't want to ruin his "mountain man" image by make it soft and fluffy, now did I???  Ya know, our Booner is about 6'4" so I know a bit of wool will be no problem. He probably brushes his teeth with porcupine quills........

As a bit of a twist on the saying......."If you come, I will make it!"      Maybe with a bit of fringe???

Only half wool.............Booner will appreciate that. 

Mary, if you can have it finished by the next AGM, I'd go to Estes Park just for the fashion show!

Donna