Quote Originally Posted by Chas View Post
He took up carriage driving...
Had to YouTube that one...I had visions of Cinderella, mixed with Baja, barstool racing, and Ben Hur.

Interesting sport. Looks like fun.

Jock et al, don't worry overmuch about what people think or say over here . Some people seem to yearn for bygone days of colonies and royal fealty, others go to highland games and sling over their backs what appear to be ornate BBQ spits, there are still others with a near Rastafarian or cargo-cultist take on highland attire, tradition, and the British royal family, but I think most just see a visiting notable who's giving a nod to a cultural gathering focused on a culture he may, in part, represent.

No big deal. I could get my kilt knotted up around my landing gear every time someone says "The Colonies", but...is it that big a deal? A bit of unthinking insensitivity or misplaced romanticism isn't going to stop me from downing a beer with the next guy, so long as he keeps it real . Granted, I might look sideways at somebody who's adopted a faux-Brit accent in their "great kilt", complete with BBQ spit, huge furry boots and blue paint...but they are (fortunately) the exception.

So, you all really figure the guy is going to show up? It'd be cool if he did...tho I have to admit, I'm skeptical.

-Sean