an coigreach albannach

[AN COIGREACH ALBANNACH]

to chas.scott here,an coigreach albannach.thank you for accepting my rude attempts at computor writing with such a flourish!in sasainn eh? the auld foe.as the song goes;'those days are past now,and in the past they must remain'. but every time a man correctly puts on the kilt down there every scot must still somewhere in his head hear the whisper of the old tune blue bonnets o'er the border no?when i first set foot on u.k soil it was in london via heathrow because i couldn't fly direct to scotland.i went for a run in hyde park(no not in the kilt)but following a cheeky urge set up 2 convenient sticks found under a majestic old oak and practiced the sword dance.unnuccessary in todays blessedly more peacable times i know,but a youth spent often reading of scotlands long history of trouble with her bigger neighbor left me with an unmistakably deliscious feeling of "get that up yers!"

[Dixiecat]

to chas.scott here,an coigreach albannach.thank you for accepting my rude attempts at computor writing with such a flourish!in sasainn eh? the auld foe.as the song goes;'those days are past now,and in the past they must remain'. but every time a man correctly puts on the kilt down there every scot must still somewhere in his head hear the whisper of the old tune blue bonnets o'er the border no?when i first set foot on u.k soil it was in london via heathrow because i couldn't fly direct to scotland.i went for a run in hyde park(no not in the kilt)but following a cheeky urge set up 2 convenient sticks found under a majestic old oak and practiced the sword dance.unnuccessary in todays blessedly more peacable times i know,but a youth spent often reading of scotlands long history of trouble with her bigger neighbor left me with an unmistakably deliscious feeling of "get that up yers!"

Welcome!

So, you're a dancer? Academy or SOBHD?

[AN COIGREACH ALBANNACH]

Hello to dixie cat from an coigreach albannach. such a coincidence that you asked about dancing. was admiring your forthright way of delivering your opinions in the 'my wife doesn't like me kilted' thread and from that noticed in your details that you dance. i did when i just turned 18(now 43 and helping my daughter and son to learn) and it is SOBHD. You are still enjoying competeing in a general age group or is there an age group for more experienced dancers in your area? interested because in helping my weans it has reminded me of how much i used to enjoy it and also how great it is for fitness,and am concidering taking it up again. there is an adults "for those who are curious" class but they don't compete.

[Dixiecat]

Hello to dixie cat from an coigreach albannach. such a coincidence that you asked about dancing. was admiring your forthright way of delivering your opinions in the 'my wife doesn't like me kilted' thread and from that noticed in your details that you dance. i did when i just turned 18(now 43 and helping my daughter and son to learn) and it is SOBHD. You are still enjoying competeing in a general age group or is there an age group for more experienced dancers in your area? interested because in helping my weans it has reminded me of how much i used to enjoy it and also how great it is for fitness,and am concidering taking it up again. there is an adults "for those who are curious" class but they don't compete.

Thanks!
I started highland at 44 and am still competing at 49. It's been a fun and healthy way of getting and staying in shape. I enjoy the challenge and am chuffed to bits that I received a 4th place in the Lilt last weekend in the Premier 16&Over group. First Premier placing! Still having stamina issues with long steps and hoping next years Seann Truibhas does not contain a leap step! Almost got those high cuts split!

[AN COIGREACH ALBANNACH]

that's grand! you've inspired me and maybe i shouldn't fear looking an old dafty amang the spry wee lassies and have a go again myself.there is one question hanging in the back of my mind; i had my right knee blown out playing contact ice hockey 10 years ago and although i have since succesfully returned to playing the contact sport of aussie rules football(just stopped last year) i'm unsure as to how my knee will stand up to the pounding of highland dance. however there is only one way to find out. i admire your pluck and congratulations for the fourth ribbon! i'll keep you informed. stay in touch and we can encourage each other!