SOKS Burns Night 2009

[ccga3359]

blah, blah, blah... the friendly* rivals of the (unwashed) SOKS, the Mighty Nor Cal Rabble ...blah, crappy, blah!

What? Why you pompous, pith helmeted pompion! Unwashed, UNWASHED? Let's call up Wiktionary, shall we...

First off, let's define SOKS.
Southern Ontario Kilt Society:

PronunciationIPA: /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/, SAMPA: /s@"saI.@.ti/
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EtymologyFrom Old French societe (French: société).


Noun Wikipedia has an article on:

Society

society (plural societies)

1.A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure.
2.A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest.
It was then that they decided to found a society of didgeridoo-playing unicyclists.
3.The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.
4.The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole.
It’s not for society to decide whether I can play the didgeridoo in my own home.
He thinks that the fact that this child grew up to be a murderer is the fault of society.
5.high society.
Smith was first introduced into society at the Duchess of Grand Fenwick's annual rose garden party.
6.(law) A number of people joined by mutual consent to deliberate, determine and act a common goal.

Sounds like a well-heeled organization that i would want to belong to.

Now let take a look at;
Nor-Cal Rabble

Pronunciation Audio (US)help, file
Rhymes: -æbəl

Noun
Singular-rabble
Plural-rabbles

Rabble


1.A mob; collectively, commoners; a disorderly group.



See also
rabble rouser
riffraff

[McMurdo]

Well said Grant!!!

I have had confirmation from Stuart and his wife, so the count is now as follows:

1. MacHummel-Peter
2. Sandie
3. Hendry-David (not sure about Christine, Dave please advise)
4. ccga3359-Grant
5. Improv1-Dick
6. Lisa
7. Wompet-Gary
8. Uncle Ricky-Rick
9. Mrs. Uncle Ricky-would that be Auntie Ricky?
10. Duchess ofNC-Cathrine
11. McMurdo-Glen
12. Ronnie O'Byrne-Ronnie (said he was coming on the 2nd page of the thread, but he has not said anything since, Ronnie, if you are out there please confirm.)
13. St. John's 104 said he'd be there and will bring his guitar.
14. Stuart
15. Stuart's wife


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If anyone else is planning to attend please add your confirmation here, by the 19th as we really need to ensure the numbers for the kitchen.

[MacHummel]

Glen I am bringing my pipes so be prepared, maybe my borhan

[McMurdo]

I hope so Pete, you are piping in the haggis right?

[Panache]

What? Why you pompous, pith helmeted pompion!

Says the man who girds his loins with a rubber chicken!


I'm heading out the door in a few minutes to get over to the Hall for our preparations for this evening.

This evening the Nor Cal Rabble shall most certainly be lifting a glass to our friends the SOKS


ith: Cheers

Jamie

[duchessofnc]

73 Hours until I land in Buffalo, NY!!!! *shameless bump*

[Improv1]

Slight change to the guest list, but no alteration to the count. Please remove Lisa (tough to get out at that time... and the whole 'vegetarian' thing kinda excludes haggis!)
Please add my pal Nate in her place. I just have to hook him up with a kilt (quite a bit smaller than my manly frame... more like Grant)!
Looking forward to seeing everyone again!
Cheers!

[McMurdo]

OK I was able to get confirmation from another couple so here is the final count

1. MacHummel-Peter
2. Sandie
3. Hendry-David (not sure about Christine, Dave please advise)
4. ccga3359-Grant
5. Improv1-Dick
6. Lisa
7. Wompet-Gary
8. Uncle Ricky-Rick
9. Mrs. Uncle Ricky-would that be Auntie Ricky?
10. Duchess ofNC-Cathrine
11. McMurdo-Glen
12. Ronnie O'Byrne-Ronnie (said he was coming on the 2nd page of the thread, but he has not said anything since, Ronnie, if you are out there please confirm.)
13. St. John's 104 said he'd be there and will bring his guitar.
14. Stuart
15. Stuart's wife
16. Mark
17. Joan
18. John Stewart
19. Rachel Stewart
20. muirkirkca-Gary

[ccga3359]

I just have to hook him up with a kilt (quite a bit smaller than my manly frame... more like Grant)!

Soooo, extra hem length needed?

[muirkirkca]

Added my name through the RSCDS Burns Night reference at 1:00pm