Piping in the Haggis

**macwilkin** · 2nd August 05, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by Prester John

Cajun...

That is a great help! Thanks so much for your prompt response.

When my wife gets home with the boys, I may have more questions.

Again, thanks!

A friend of mine is a "Prester" in Springfield, MO. I haven't been there for a few years, though.

Do you have Highland games there?

We have games about 30 miles north of Springfield at Buffalo, Mo. on US 65:

http://www.swmocelticfestival.com/

There are also nearby games in KC, St. Louis, Tulsa, Batesvlle, Ark. and The Arcadia Valley (Ironton).

Just let me know if I can be of anymore assistance!

Cheers,

Todd

**Prester John** · 2nd August 05, 02:51 PM

Todd, et al...

Thanks so much for your help, and for the promptness of your assistance.

This is a great place!

Remember me on Sept. 2, when me and the boys are out in our kilts (no one else knows we are coming in Highland dress - it should be fun!)

**Lee** · 2nd August 05, 04:36 PM

Sorry . . . can't help with the rubrics, but I'd like to salute you and the boys for going kilted. Excellent.

Lee

**Bill** · 2nd August 05, 05:21 PM

Sorry I can't help with the information either but I see that Todd has well taken care of that. Welcome to the forum!

I noticed from your other post that you are a member of the clergy out of curiosity may I ask which denomination? I hope I'm not out of line with my query.

Bill (Baptist clergy Ret.)

**Prester John** · 2nd August 05, 07:07 PM

Hey Bill,

Not out of place at all.

I am an Orthodox Christian priest.

Some of our best priests are former baptists! They love God and the Holy Scriptures. Thanks for the welcome. We have to stick together!

Prester John

**Big Paul** · 2nd August 05, 07:32 PM

Welcome!

**GMan** · 2nd August 05, 07:45 PM

Great to have you here, WELCOME!

**Doc Hudson** · 3rd August 05, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by Prester John

Hey Bill,

Not out of place at all.

I am an Orthodox Christian priest.

Some of our best priests are former baptists! They love God and the Holy Scriptures. Thanks for the welcome. We have to stick together!

Prester John

Welcome aboard Prester John. And congratulations on the kilted wedding plans.

Would you be a Greek or Russian Orthodox priest? The reason I ask is that a friend of mine in California is in training to become a Russian Orthodox Priest. As an added bonus, Tony's wife is expecting their first child in December, and Natalia makes kilts, both celtic, modern, and Greek-style.

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 3rd August 05, 07:15 AM

Prester John,

Good to have you on the forum.
A hearty welcome to ya!

**Prester John** · 3rd August 05, 07:17 AM

Actually, I guess I'm closer to what you would call an American Orthodox priest.

Although I'm in the Orthodox Church in America, I spent my formative seminary years in Alaska - so Alaskan Orthodox is closest. But I don't speak Russian or Greek.

It's like the difference between Irish and Italian Catholic. None at all really, just language and customs.

Here, those of us who are not imigrants are just Americans.

I hope that clears it up!

Incidentally, my wife is a Robertson, and will be wearing that tartan at her sister's wedding. We will be stuck in the bold and beautiful Black Watch.

PJ