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  1. 20th March 07, 10:22 AM #1
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    Minnesota Tartan Day

    I have a question for the Minnesota contingent of X markers.
    Are any of you planning to be at the Tartan Day events in St. Paul on March 31, 2007? If so, is anyone interested in meeting up for a pint or two ? int:



  2. 20th March 07, 10:57 AM #2
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    I recall last year they they had it scheduled on the same day and location (state capitol) of some big immigration rights protest, the protest got all the attention.
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    MN Tartan Day...

    Information:

    http://www.tartandaymn.org/

    Cheers,

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    Why hold it the week before? Seems strange to celebrate the day...on a different day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by IEScotsman View Post
    Why hold it the week before? Seems strange to celebrate the day...on a different day.
    Because April 6, the actual Tartan Day, is Good Friday, and that weekend is Easter.

    T.
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    I can't attend the gathering at the Capitol, (I'm teaching that day), but I will be going to the ceilidh.
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    I have/had successfully missed these festivities. Bad timing all the way around.

    Maybe next year . . .
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    I was lucky enough to be both at the capital and the dinner after
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