The Quest of the Quaich

**Burly Brute** · 23rd May 11, 08:58 AM

Where might we find the schedule of the journey? I would love to get in on some Arizona action if it should happen to pass through, or can host either way.

**kc8ufv** · 23rd May 11, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Burly Brute

Where might we find the schedule of the journey? I would love to get in on some Arizona action if it should happen to pass through, or can host either way.

I don't recall a specific schedule of the journey, however I do recall it being specified to keep it moving West, with it's first stop being Japan. This would make AZ near the end of it's (presumably it will circle the earth multiple times) first time around.

**Steve Ashton** · 23rd May 11, 09:38 AM

The hope behind the Quest is that our Quaich be shared with as many people as possible. We also hope to allow this Quest to bring out the world-wide scope of X Marks.

We did not lay out a schedule nor set an itinerary. We only ask that it continue its trip in a Westerly direction during the first year. It will reverse direction during the second year.

**Graham** · 25th May 11, 02:45 AM

testing Skitch for Colin....don't work.

**CDNSushi** · 28th May 11, 06:46 PM

So... um... any updates?

**Graham** · 29th May 11, 05:03 AM

Updates, well the Quaich is in the capable hands of (new) member colin MacLeod in Melbourne (why should MELBOURNE get it twice!! only kidding).
Colin will take it to the National Celtic festival in 2 weeks as mentioned before.
My wife and I will also go and have another dram from it.

I know this is somewhat extending the period with one member, but I am hoping that others will see as I do that the event in June justifies it. Also, no one is screaming out for it right now but I have promised Colin I will help search for possible hosts to take it from Portarlington.

Thanks for the suggestions DownUnder, I'll get off 'me bum and try contacting them.
Hope this answers your question CDNsushi

**Danwell** · 30th May 11, 06:22 AM

The Darling Downs would love the opportunity to host the quaich - there is some fantastic Scottish influence around here (and some great places for photographs!!).

**Graham** · 2nd June 11, 07:03 AM

festival organisers have mentioned officially the coming of the Quaich on twitter. I think it's great that they embracing it.
I have offered to speak about the origin and details of the quest if they need me too.

**Burly Brute** · 3rd June 11, 10:47 AM

I am really jonesing to have it here around January! I would love to have the xmarks Quaich for me and my groomsmen to take part in...memories!

**Graham** · 6th June 11, 04:29 PM

The quaich is officially listed in the festival events, see http://www.nationalcelticfestival.com/ and look at the twitter widget on the right.
Danwell....did you get my message about having the quaich? We need a place to send it soon to keep it moving.
It will be interesting to follow it's progress.
Where to after Australia? Any members in India, afghanistan, turkey, Europe, England, Scotland???? All west of here.
Come on lads and lasses, put your hands up!