Kirking of the Tartan-> Norcross, GA, 9-9-07

[MacWage]

There is a kirking of the tartans on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 at Peachtree Corners Presbyterian Church, Associate Reformed. It is on the corner of Spalding and Peachtree Corners.
I'll be there in my MacNeil kilt and the St Kilda jacket.
The main service is at 11 AM.

If you are there, let me know.

[Cawdorian]

This one is fairly close to home, I am tempted to attend. Is the Kirkin' at 11:00 ?

[creativeaccents]

What IS the kirking of the tartans. I know that a kerk is a church and would assume that this is an assembly for the blessing of the many clans? While I am thinking about it, is there an Atlanta based group..not just a pipers group, but those who share an interest in kilts, pubs, and Celtic interests?

[macwilkin]

What IS the kirking of the tartans. I know that a kerk is a church and would assume that this is an assembly for the blessing of the many clans? While I am thinking about it, is there an Atlanta based group..not just a pipers group, but those who share an interest in kilts, pubs, and Celtic interests?

Read this article, written by some guy who posts here:

http://www.scottishtartans.org/kirkin.htm



Cheers,

Todd

[MacWage]

While I am thinking about it, is there an Atlanta based group..not just a pipers group, but those who share an interest in kilts, pubs, and Celtic interests?

Sounds like a good new thread.

As I am in Atlanta about every week or 2, I'd be interested in partaking in such a group.
Turpin and some others are creating a regional group called "SEKS."

[creativeaccents]

Maybe we just need to name a place and time if the others in the area hold any interest.

[MacWage]

This one is fairly close to home, I am tempted to attend. Is the Kirkin' at 11:00 ?

Yes.
I plan to be there well before 11.
It is my parent's church (and was my home church, under another name and in a different building, growing up).

If you are kilted, you might be asked to carry a banner (if you want).

[Cawdorian]

If you are kilted, you might be asked to carry a banner (if you want).

I'm reasonably sure I'll be there, I've had plenty of experience carrying banners at Kirkin's.

[MacWage]

I'm reasonably sure I'll be there, I've had plenty of experience carrying banners at Kirkin's.

I have NOTHING to do with that selection, but they usually are open to ANYONE interested.
We have one in MacNeil, bought in honor/memory of my Neel ancestors. I hope to carry that one.

So, I might FINALLY get to meet some of you face-to-face!
YIPPEE!!!!!!

[turpin]

We keep trying and, aside from a BIG burns night (which I missed due to a ski trip) we haven't yet had a massed SEKS party. I'm game to keep trying.

John, If I make to to the Kirkin' I'll bring your sporran. What's the address?