Quote Originally Posted by Drac View Post
Idea would be the log makes it's rounds and each person puts a small "gift" in with it to the next person, such as a bookmark made out of Lamont tartan left over from my kilt being made. That person gets the bookmark and in turn puts in a rosette. The next person does a calligraphy of his/her favorite Burns poem and on and on. Similar to what geo-cashers do.
As an avid geocacher, I will say that I do like that idea... In geocaching, the general "rule" is that IF you take something out of the cache, you replace it with something of similar or equal size and value (which should NOT be very valuable to begin with).

The reason why I like this idea so much, is that it would allow each member who receives the package to add something of PERSONAL value (even though the market value may be low) and write in the logbook what that items means to them; what it represents and why they are sending it along its way. This, to me, would be very valuable, and would certainly cherish having an inside glimpse at the lives of my XMTS clansmen.

Even as much as I would like the idea of a commemorative quaich, or another blimp, or a piece of tartan, or a banner/flag... That's all fine and good. Even if it were simply nothing more than a capsule full o' dirt from the Scottish Highlands, it would be secondary to the photos and stories contained in the logbook, from XMarkers all around the world! That's where the meaning of such a project lies.

As to those who have commented on this thread that it's "too soon" or "give it a rest" -- I have no comment. I value your opinions, and I neither agree nor disagree. Only the forum members themselves can and will decide whether it's "too soon" or not.

I suspect that of those who are proposing that we slow down and give it a rest, many have been longtime members here and perhaps have fond memories of Jamie, his short stories, the Saltire, and have even had a chance to host her... Nothing wrong with that. But as someone who has been here since summer of '08, (before Jamie began his project I think, as I remember the original thread that started it) and in spite of having expressed interest in having the Saltire travel to Japan but never had that chance, I just don't share the "not yet" sentiment.

Jamie, for his part, encouraged the current membership to do something that is meaningful to THEM, in the here and now -- and if there ARE those who wish to pick up that gauntlet, then I am all for it and eager to participate! Just say the word! To all those who feel otherwise, I say: I understand where you're coming from.

Jim D.