Would anyone Like to come to a Highland Broadsword Seminar?

**Erikm** · 22nd February 09, 02:15 AM

I would like to get Mr Scott Thompson, from the Cateran Society Broadsword Academy down here to give a seminar on the Highland Broadsword in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Anyone in Louisiana or close Arkansas-Oklahoma -Texas- Mississippi or anywere else would be interested? please give me a Pm or shoot me an E-mail willun98@yahoo.com

I would like to see how many people would be interested before I asked Mr Thompson, if he would like to give a seminar

**Balaamsass51** · 22nd February 09, 05:42 AM

Not in my area I'm afraid, but it's a great idea.

There is a gentleman, Ken Bloom, who gives talks about Scottish Military History at the Winston-Salem NC Celtic Festival and Highland Games (this year May 9).

Very interesting and informative. I am sure that any seminar by Scott Thompson, the president of the Cateran Society would be worthwhile.

Good luck to you!

Matt H.

**Sir William** · 22nd February 09, 08:11 AM

A great idea. I would be interested if it was a wee bit closer.

**Erikm** · 22nd February 09, 08:36 PM

Thanks guys I am hoping I can get some people here, it would be a great seminar

**The Barry** · 22nd February 09, 10:27 PM

I wish! Are you sure that you wouldn't consider Seattle as a venue?

We've got great coffee, great weather (LOL), and a great group of kilties!

**Erikm** · 23rd February 09, 01:31 AM

lol I wish Barry I would love to visit Seattle

on another note if anyone is interested I can get discounted hotel rooms here, maybe free rooms ;) also got two extra bedrooms at my house anyone can crash for free

I would like to make it a three day event! two day seminar, and the last day have a BBQ my treat!

This all depends if I can talk Mr Thompson in doing a Seminar, and if I can get a group of people wanting to attend. If anyone is not formilur with him he runs the Cateran Society Broadsword Academy in Portland, ME and is the author of Lannaireachd: Gaelic Swordsmanship and Highland Knife Fighting.

**macwilkin** · 25th February 09, 04:05 PM

Why don't you contact these folks? Seems like an "instant audience" to me:

http://scottishsocietyla.typepad.com/

Regards,

Todd

**Erikm** · 27th February 09, 09:08 AM

Looks like the seminar will happen not sure on a date yet?
Thanks for the link cajunscot,I have talked with a few people who are interested

I will post more updates soon..

**Spc. Scott** · 27th February 09, 09:15 AM

I wish I could make it...I haven't been to Shreveport in a long time. Caught the Mudbug Fest there quite a few years ago. Good times.

Hope the seminar goes off without a hitch!