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| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 26-Aug-2005, 04:52 PM |
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Wazza, wazza, wazza.........................
You now own five million pound sterling!  The news will be broadcasted around the world. People will chase you all the time and everywhere begging for your money to look after their families and/or demanding you will provide them with a job.
I wish for tools and materials to rebuild my castle  |
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Forum: Fun N Games · Post Preview: #125844 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 26-Aug-2005, 12:51 PM |
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Views: 1,691
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Time to spare, in good health, don't have kids anyway, money in the sporran.........
.......... I'd immediately pop off to "the misty Isle" for walking and after that let my eyes wander over the sea though the window of the shelterpub in Ardvasar, while listening to the music and stories of the guests. Ardvasar Hotel& pub and Skye...... pure magic.
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Forum: The Jester's Court · Post Preview: #125814 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 26-Aug-2005, 12:08 PM |
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[QUOTE]I wish I would never lock myself out again
knibbel-knabbel-knuisje, jij komt nooit meer uit je huisje!!
translation: By the tale of Ole Mouse, for a thousand years you will not leave your house!!!
If you take a shower it will be pouring keys to remind you of the stupid mistake you made. If you listen to Highlander radio you will only hear the sound of clashing metal.
I wish for a castle that is not haunted
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Forum: Fun N Games · Post Preview: #125813 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 26-Aug-2005, 11:45 AM |
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simsalabim....... You do not have to pay for gaz at all, we have ran out of it....worldwide.
I wish to own a castle that is not haunted |
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Forum: Fun N Games · Post Preview: #125810 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 26-Aug-2005, 09:18 AM |
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Here's one from me McE,
Hope it will not be offending to anyone, just thought you might like it.
Two girls, good friends, a red haired and a blond are having a stroll in the shopping area , doing a bit of window shopping.
They pass a florist shop and the blond haired lass says: "Hey isn't that your boyfriend in there?"
The red haired one can see him choosing some flowers.
"Oh no", she sighs," He'll expect me to put my legs up in the air again tonight."
The blond haired looks at her friend and askes:" Don't you have a vase then?"
Greetz, Marc |
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Forum: The Jester's Court · Post Preview: #125802 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 26-Aug-2005, 05:48 AM |
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Dear wizzard,
There are quite some differences between Scottish Highland and country dancing.
First of all their origins. Highland dancing in its earliest form originated as war- or triumph dances. The oldest one being Ghillie Callum, the sword dance. It is said that it is appr. a thousand years old, but there is no real proof for that. Originally the Highland dances were performed by men only at gatherings and the chieftains and noblemen would let the men compete to choose the best ones to perform at their courts. These dances used to be a part of military training until maybe 80 years or so ago. During the great war and the second world war many soldiers got killed and after these gruesome war years things changed. Thanks to the ladies Highland dancing was kept alive and still the majority of the dancers are girls.
Up until the early 60s guys would seldomly been seen practising Highland dancing.
This has fortunately changed .It takes quite some training to achieve the strenght and to be able to do the complicated steps that require a good sense of coördination. There are some similarities to the classical ballet training and there has been some influence , but in style they are not the same.In the last 1 1/2 century or so many other dances were choreographed and officially they are not Highland dances, they are the national- and other dances like The Scottish Lilt, Lady Flora Mc Donalds fancy, Irish jig and Sailors hornpipe. Thes dances are also competition dances and you will allmost allways see them during Highland games. But they are not Highland dances.
Country dancing has a completely different origin, very much influenced by the French court dances and they were performed at balls and feasts by the people who attended. Contrary to the Highland dances these dances would be danced by more people together and consist of very intrecate figures where people would change partner very often . These dances are still very often danced at parties and gatherings but there are also a lot of demonstration teams where the level of dancing is very high and the technique is taken very seriously.
Country dancing should not be confused with barn dances, there are similarities but these are much more just for fun dances where technique is not so important. You will find a lot of barn dances done at ceilidhs.
I most certainly would advise you to go and have a try at Highland dancing if only to experience the difficulty of it, they look so simple from a spectators view but they are not.
As a Highland dancer, but hardly an expert I hope my post is of any use to you.
I am sure there are other dancers here that are able to provide you with much more and specific info.
Marc. |
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Forum: Highland Dance · Post Preview: #125790 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 26-Aug-2005, 04:56 AM |
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Used to wear Armstrong, but have my own now, I wear the dress version for dancing.
Marc. |
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Forum: Highland Dance · Post Preview: #125789 |
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| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 26-Aug-2005, 02:49 AM |
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Dear Highland - and Irish dancers.
One of the main problems is that the warming up exercises take up to little time in class and , very important, the awareness of the dancers of their body during these exercises.It is of the utmost importance that you are very concentrated .
Another thing is that we often are to cramped and use to many muscles.
Try before getting into class to really relax youself and take the relaxed feeling with you into class and the training. Of course we need to work hard and we want to enter competitions and win. But remember the fun of dancing is the very most important. Let's face it we can not win everything and we can not all be the best.
Especially when young , the dancers and teachers have to realise that a young body is flexible , heals quickly but can be damaged for a long time, sometimes for life. I am 39 had a classical ballet education and have been in and out of Highland dance training since I was 14. In my country there is no possibility to train every day or a few times a week, in the same city. We have about 5 competitions and a varied amount of demo's and performances a year. This of course results in a lower degree of technical skills but on the other hand we have fewer injuries and the average age of the dancers is older than in the countries where in a few years they go through all the levels and then very often quit. I am not saying this or that is better, but I do want to say, try to spare yourselves a bit and try to enjoy dancing for as long as you can, with or without the medals and trophies.
For me dancing is like magic, magic should be used wisely and you should be the master over it. Ofcourse accidents happen, we are only human. 
It is wonderful to see that there is a forum dedicated to dancing on this site, hope
to read a lot from you. And another thing...........where are all the guys in Highland dancing........we need them, no offence to all you wonderful girls  
Greetings from the Netherlands, Marc |
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Forum: Highland Dance · Post Preview: #125788 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 25-Aug-2005, 03:08 PM |
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I will use my spell check next time, discovered some very stupid mistakes, sorry :-( |
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #125747 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 25-Aug-2005, 02:59 PM |
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Dear Amy,
It has officially been registered and yes I did the design.
It took me about a year to complete it before having it woven.
It was quite a task to get the result and character I had in mind.
There are so many thing you have to think about besides the technical things
like the minimum and maximum amount of threads in a set.
It really is like painting. Colours have their own life and react to other colours, their reaction changes depending on the broadness of the stripes they form. There are the marls, the parts where two colours mix( is the mix a nice colour); the full colour blocks, formed by the crosspoints of two simular coulored stripes(are their dimensions ok in relation to the rest)
I had to adjust the design probably a hundred times to get the character I wanted.
Then ofcourse I wasn't sure if it did not already exist or was to much resembling an existing tartan. But I got a lot of help there from the company that would have the tartan woven, they did a thourough check in their database before sending the design to the weaver. The thing is you see, that you have to have a sample woven to send with the apply for registration. The minimum you can have woven is 5 meters. The chance that registration will be refused does exist, so waiting for the reply is rather an exiting time. I did a lot of tartan checking myself as well and could not find any resemblance, it seemed unique. But then again , you never know what might be discovered by the registry office and they are very strict.
Luckily it all went fine and on the day I came back from my holidays to Bonnie Scotland the certificats for both varieties were in the letter box.
I must admid, I am as proud as an old monkey ( like we say in the Netherlands).
Kindest regards to all of you whom have responded so positively and warm to my
post.
Marc. |
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #125745 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 24-Aug-2005, 04:08 PM |
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Hi ya Sorbus!
The more the merrier!
Welcome!
Born in Glasgow, living in Argyle huh? some guys have all the luck!
Hope to read more from ya soon.
Have a great time here!
Marc. |
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Forum: Introductions · Post Preview: #125691 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 24-Aug-2005, 04:01 PM |
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Hi ya Ripowell,
You will most certainly hear music here that you never thought existed or was long forgotten, from piping tunes that will make your hart beat faster to beautifully sung laments and lovesongs that will make you shiver and make your hairs stand out straight.
Welcome to the world wide club of Celts.
Marc |
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Forum: Introductions · Post Preview: #125690 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 24-Aug-2005, 03:55 PM |
Replies: 13
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Hi ya MikeFoster,
Like me you just joined Celtic Radio, hope you will find it as interesting, joyfull, sometimes hilarious but most of the times just very cosy and friendly to spend time reading the post, answer or pose questions and ofcourse listen to the great music.
I am already an addict, hope you will become one too.
Marc. |
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Forum: Introductions · Post Preview: #125688 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 24-Aug-2005, 01:45 PM |
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I visited Roslin chapel this year and it is truely amazing.
Although not being very big it is stuffed with ornaments and symbols, so much so that you just do not know where to look. Fortunately there was a guide who told us very much about the history of the chapel and explained some of the significations of the ornaments, but a lot is not known any more.
We went into the area below where the old chapel used to be and where you can still find some of the design drawings of the ornaments for the chapel above, on the walls.
Roslin chapel is a wonderful and very special old building, the roof is being restored right now.It is heartwarming that it still has an important function in the village and is still used for services and special occasions. A living piece of history!
I can advise anyone to visit it if you have the chance.
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #125678 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 24-Aug-2005, 01:27 PM |
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My mum and I at Stirling castle june '05
Both varieties of the tartan in one pic. |
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #125675 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 24-Aug-2005, 01:05 PM |
Replies: 13
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Unfortunately the image of the dress tartan is not very good, probably due to the resolution.
Will try to find a pic that is clearer.
You can also go to www. houseoftartan. co. uk or www.scottishtartansauthority and search in the tartan finder for Copar a'Beannichte to get a good image of both varieties. |
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #125673 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 24-Aug-2005, 12:57 PM |
Replies: 13
Views: 961
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| QUOTE (Eventide @ 24-Aug-2005, 08:29 PM) | | This is the tartan tributed to your father? Thanks for sharing. Very memorable. |
Yes Eventide , this is the one, the avatar shows the image of it ( regular tartan)
The image attached with this reply shows the dress version.
Greetz, Marc
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #125672 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 24-Aug-2005, 06:15 AM |
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The Dutch- and French familiy names of resp. van Koperen and Benoist
are combined to construct the Gaelic name Copar a'Beannichte for this tartan,
which means:The Blessed Copper.
This restricted family tartan was designed and produced as a way to say
"thank you" to close members of both families for allways being there in times of need.
The regular tartan is a tribute to the late mr. W. van Koperen.
The dress version is a tribute to mrs. Y. Ch. van Koperen- Benoist.
The green checks represent the Van Koperen family and
the navy blue ones the Benoist family.
colour codes:
Green & Blue-green together = oxidised copper,
Green=the fields in The Netherlands and the hills in Scotland,
Blue-green = The colour of rivers, lochs,lakes and ditches in full sunlight, reflecting the clear sky.
Navy Blue = The North Sea and the water that is so abundant in
the Netherlands and Scotland, as well as a colour used in
the flags of Scotland , the Netherlands and France,
Light Grey = The cloudy skies over Scotland and The Netherlands,
Red = Compassion and the blood binding the two families.
Dark Green ( white in the dress version) =Wisdom and tranquility.
Designed by M.R. van Koperen
Registered by The Scottish Tartans Authority, June the 1st 2005
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #125634 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 24-Aug-2005, 04:30 AM |
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Dear Stoirmeil,
This is indeed the tartan, there is a dress version as well.
I had the same thing with my dad, communication did not allways go well.
But through the years we look different upon things. We used to talk for hours until late at night, but we just had different vieuws. In spite of that the respect , due to the long talks, seemed to grow and there was the basis of love , wich helped a lot.The fact that we still miss people after they have died is a good thing,
it means that they meant a lot to us when they were alive. Love surpasses death that is for sure.
I feel indeed very lucky that Scotland has grabbed me this much, it is something that goes terribly deep and the kindness and hospitality of the Scots give me goose bumps every time I think of the moments I had the honour to be amongst them.
This year I made the tour to the vaults in Edinburgh and I must say they gave me goose bumps too, but for a completely different reason!
I was glad to get out of them, they did not offer a very welcoming atmosphere, two minutes after entering them my mouth went all dry.
I do not mind gosts or certain energies, but I am frightened when they are unfriendly or even evil. From what I understood, most of what is in the vaults is to say the least not allways in a friendly mood.
Anyway, thank you very much for your reply to my topic, lovely to read that there are so many similarities in relations that people have as children towards their parents.
Tioraid,
Marc. |
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Forum: Ghost Stories · Post Preview: #125629 |
| Copar a'Beannichte |
Posted on: 22-Aug-2005, 05:31 PM |
Replies: 6
Views: 831
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Dear Sekhmet and Eventide,
Thank you very much for your kind words, they strengthen the feeling that I did the right thing. My family is very proud of the tartan eventhough they are not Scottish. My dad loved the pipes & drums, and I have been with a pipe band as a dancer since I was 14, so they know what it is all about. My dad will always be very near to us no matter what.
Marc.
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