The Flight of the Saltire

[Zardoz]

Perhaps a discussion should take place if she should continue on, or that maybe some new symbol in keeping with the new XMTS take her place.

I enjoyed seeing our airship's travels here, and was so proud to have hosted her in Texas, but I'll agree with Jamie on this.
Perhaps it was fitting that the wee Saltire is a dirigible, an anachronistic symbol of things past. As he observes, things are different now, perhaps it's time for a new symbol.

:blimp:

[Jock Scot]

I enjoyed seeing our airship's travels here, and was so proud to have hosted her in Texas, but I'll agree with Jamie on this.
Perhaps it was fitting that the wee Saltire is a dirigible, an anachronistic symbol of things past. As he observes, things are different now, perhaps it's time for a new symbol.

:blimp:

You raise a fair point there Mr Z, but you know I think sometimes it is best to keep things as they are. The "Saltire" epitomises everything that is good about this website and in my humble opinion if it is at all possible, it should be allowed to become even more a part of this international web site's future, as well as its past------in fact, just like the kilt in many ways.

[BoldHighlander]

You raise a fair point there Mr Z, but you know I think sometimes it is best to keep things as they are. The "Saltire" epitomises everything that is good about this website and in my humble opinion if it is at all possible, it should be allowed to become even more a part of this international web site's future, as well as its past------in fact, just like the kilt in many ways.

Hear! Hear!

[Canuck]

I believe it's good to want something more, but frankly, I think the ship has fulfilled it's goal of bringing friends together.
It's time for the next generation to take over, a challenge if you will, to come up with something as good if not better.
I recommend that this Saltire retire, I speak from one who has been here since this board has been formed, I cannot think of a better place than with the Kollection. Hamish has amassed a rather unique collection of kilts from many makers and that collection will be documented and preserved for the future scholars to study. That's where this Saltire should rest.
Maybe it's time for an XMarks Flag to make the rounds, or until such time we can find something else unique to keep this community strong and supportive.
Another idea is a quilt, made of tartan left over from one of your kilts. Each person gets to add a square as it tours the world.
Panache has started something, but there are many on this forum who are just as creative to keep the energy going.
I may be a little jaded but it's time for something new.
Retire it whilst it still has good memories.
Cheers
Robert

[BroosterB1]

While the future of the wee ship is being decided here are just a few snaps that I had in my phone that I figured out how to up load to Photobucket.

Here the air ship is helping out at a wedding cermony in the Jemez Moutains. The "vestments" here are a sage smudg for a four winds blessing.




Later that same day in Chimayo, we stop for refreshments. The Prickly Pear Lemonaide was fantasic.



Cheers!ith: