| Himself |
Posted on: 18-Mar-2008, 11:48 AM |
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Aye, ye'll see mony a girnin' teuchter haver at that getherin' |
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Forum: Poems · Post Preview: #239118 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 18-Mar-2008, 08:13 AM |
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| QUOTE (Camac @ 14-Mar-2008, 09:16 PM) | Himself:
Iwas thinking of puttin this add in a Scottish Newsapaper.
For Hire tae onybody: Auld Ghillie wi ae bowlt swuird an nickit dirk. Nae pey necessar juist ma fuid and ae wee dram nou an than. Willint tae mairch agin ony sassenach ony whaur. Nae rinnin, I'm nae Longshanks an ma kilt keeps fawin doun an I stammer ower ma sporran. Oh aye I like ma parritch wi broun succar an I dinnae mairch ahint nae bluidy cuddie.
Camac. |
*coffee on monitor moment* Ahahahhahahahahhaa, brilliant !!!!  just don't put it in the 'Men seeking Men' column  . |
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Forum: Poems · Post Preview: #239059 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 17-Mar-2008, 07:45 AM |
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I wear McAlpine Ancient, as per my avatar. 6 years ago it was £330 and my plaid was an additional £210, the matching hose were £100 ..... so, that's over $1000 to be only half dressed. 
I was looking to buy a pair of trews but I can only find them in wool and the cost is £180 +
It's an expensive business this retro clothing
The McAlpine |
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Forum: Highland Dance · Post Preview: #238657 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 14-Mar-2008, 11:47 AM |
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Just out of interest, how many of these members might be bots or web spiders ? |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #238037 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 14-Mar-2008, 04:26 AM |
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....... This forum is provided as a service to our members and is open to all views and opinions. In order to allow members to express their views openingly .......
Tricky subject, politics, tbh. It's one of the 'big three' that cause contention.
The other two are 'religion and other peoples partners'.
Thank goodness we live in a society where we can debate, many around the world live under very strict laws and are not allowed this privilege.
The McAlpine
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #237901 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 11-Mar-2008, 03:49 PM |
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^^^
Idd, Sir, it is one of my favourites  |
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Forum: Poems · Post Preview: #237423 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 11-Mar-2008, 02:00 PM |
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| QUOTE (Camac @ 31-Jan-2008, 11:51 AM) | ..................THE BLOOD, AND WEAKEN BONE, THE CALLING OF THE CLANS IT HEEDS, THE WARRIORS BOLD OF
OFT SUNG DEEDS, OF WALLACE,BRUCE,AYE CHARLIE TOO
ALL SCOTTISH HEROE BOLD AND TRUE,WHO STOOD AGAINST THE ENGLISH MIGHT, UNTIL THAT DAY WHEN REDCOATS CAME
AND MUSKET FOUGHT "GAINST SWORD AND TARGE
TO STREW OUR DEAD ON CULLODEN FIELD
REBELLION DEAD, THE BLACK WATCH LOOS'D
TO KEEP CONTROL IN ENGLISH HANDS, NO KILT NOR PIPES ON PAIN OF DEATH
THE CROFTS ARE BURNT, OUR LANGUAGE BANNED
BUT THROUGH IT ALL WE SCOTS SURVIVE, TO KEEP OUR CELTIC SOUL ALIVE
TWO HUNDRED YEARS,AND SIXTY MORE, IN QUIET ANGER WE HAVE BORE
THE WEIGHT OF ENGLANDS' HAND. |
It just makes me want to murder the English in their beds !!! I hope none of them are reading this or know where I live Superb, Camac, superb. The McAlpine |
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Forum: Poems · Post Preview: #237417 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 11-Mar-2008, 01:29 PM |
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Excellent effort, Camac.
Makes me want to climb into my time machine, transport myself back to that field in April 1746 and add myself to the ranks of baying clans.
It is one of those events, which when I read about it, I wished had it a different ending.
We ought to run a world wide poll. 'Who would stand with Charlie ?'. I bet the figure wouldn't be 5000 .......... |
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Forum: Celtic Hearts · Post Preview: #237406 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 09-Mar-2008, 04:01 PM |
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Replied to your email, Camac, I'm enjoying the debate. Your fresh eyes on the topic are opening doors.
Thank you. |
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Forum: Surnames & Heraldry · Post Preview: #236899 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 08-Mar-2008, 05:51 PM |
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Yes, I think everyone knows the 'Kenneth' connection but your second remark is of interest to me, ref McAlpine / McGregor / Charlie. It would be great to see a McAlpine alongside Tearlach.
The McGregors often called themselves Clan Alpine. Rob Roy was Captain of Clan Alpine and another McGregor was installed as High Chief ( calling himself McAlpine ) around 1708.
The McGregor slogan - my race is royal - hints at the close family origins. The Siol Alpine confederacy all claim decendency from the same stock, but the McGregors may be the key to a lot of what is missing. Although the McAlpine lineage ruled Scotland for 200 years until MacBeth, they lost their immense power, lands and political sway somehow in the years that followed. They may have hidden amongst their McGregor kith and kin. What may confuse the issue is the reverse - McGregors taking on the name McAlpine and Campbell when their clan was Proscribed outlaws.
A side issue is the McAlpine Ancient tartan contains the black and gold of Campbell in the sett, is this an indication of close relationships other than McGregor?
I have noticed a large number of McAlpines did get to the States and on a visit to the Carolinas, I came across the McAlpine River and McAlpine High School.
Anyhoo, Camac my friend, I blether. See what you can dig up for me.
Kindest regards
The McAlpine. |
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Forum: Surnames & Heraldry · Post Preview: #236805 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 08-Mar-2008, 03:46 PM |
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LoL @ you guys ^^^^
So, what you're saying is ... no mttaer waht I wtire, pploee wlil udsternad me ?
I'll never complain about peoples spelling aaign |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #236791 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 08-Mar-2008, 02:23 PM |
Replies: 7
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Does anyone have any info on my clan, please ?
I do have stuff but it would be interesting to see the more 'professional' approach used on this forum so far by Macfive etc.
kind regards
The McAlpine |
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Forum: Surnames & Heraldry · Post Preview: #236769 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 07-Mar-2008, 03:24 PM |
Replies: 9
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I've done it again !!!
'spelt a members name wrongly'
Grrrrrrr !!!!!!
The McAlpine
* The problem seems to get more prolific the more I drink whisky  |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #236637 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 07-Mar-2008, 03:21 PM |
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To edit your own posts ?
How can I edit my posts before sumitting them ?
I have made some gross errors, in grammer, on some of my recent posts. Is there a facillty to preview my posts prior to submission ?
I have, inadvertently, spelt members name wrong, not put a space between words repeated words in recent posts which could have been prevented.
Clue me, plz.
The McAlpine |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #236636 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 07-Mar-2008, 02:23 PM |
Replies: 884
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I am currently living inNottingham, England.
Today, the price of a gallon ( UK ) of unleaded petrol is ..................................
$6.12
So, please don't grumble, but pity me. |
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Forum: Quizes & Polls · Post Preview: #236631 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 07-Mar-2008, 02:18 PM |
Replies: 62
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LoL, I have to do this, it looks fun 
1. IF YOU COULD BUILD A SECOND HOUSE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE? Perth, Australia
2. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ARTICLES OF CLOTHING? My beloved highland dress
3. THE LAST CD YOU BOUGHT? The Corries - Battle songs of Scotland
4. WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING? 04:00
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? What's a kitchen ?
6. IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Bodhran
7. FAVORITE COLOR? Green
8. WHICH DO YOU PREFER, SPORTS CAR OR SUV? My Mercedes CE 300 Coupe
9. DO YOU BELIEVE IN AFTERLIFE? Only if there are coupons
10. FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK? Probably, The Hobbit
11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? The soccer season
12. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? The abilty to heal.
13. IF YOU HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT IS IT? I have several
14. CAN YOU JUGGLE? I juggle a hectic work life with a poor social life and my childrens whims.
15. THE ONE PERSON/PEOPLE FROM YOUR PAST YOU WISH YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK TO ? My Gt Gt Grandfather, on my mothers side, was Donald Bain the piper of Alma ( battle in the Crimean War ). I would dearly love to have him teach me the tunes he knew.
16. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE DAY? My Birthday
17. WHAT'S IN THE TRUNK OF YOUR CAR/TRUCK? at the moment ? My golf clubs.
18. WHICH DO YOU PREFER, SUSHI OR HAMBURGER? Hamburger with EVERYTHING
19. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER? Bluebell
20. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEAL? Mexican!!
21. WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVES? Disrespect of our planet,paying taxes and weak coffee
22. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY? May 3rd
23. DESCRIBE YOUR PJS. erm ......... my Birthday suit
* the answers given are not exhaustive but merely my thoughts at this time.
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #236628 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 07-Mar-2008, 02:03 PM |
Replies: 8
Views: 826
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Hi Barnaros,
Geetings to you in Turkiye |
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Forum: Introductions · Post Preview: #236626 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 07-Mar-2008, 01:22 PM |
Replies: 18
Views: 941
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Ahahahahahahaaaaa !!!! N1
Does it work for goldfish ?? |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #236616 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 07-Mar-2008, 11:38 AM |
Replies: 16
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| QUOTE (CelticRose @ 24-Oct-2007, 08:17 PM) |
..... The tartan I have is 9 yards long, that's where the term "the whole nine yards" come's from......... |
Hi I may be wrong but this doesn't look right. I'm not sure that this is theorigin of the phrase, as I have heard my Grandfather use the term before in a military sense. So. ..... I Googled it. Sure enough, the old codger seems right. The expression seems to be 200 years younger than the Jacobites, circa 1940. It is, in fact, a discription of an Anti Aircraft ammunition belt - a standard 27 feet long. So, he would give the target ' the whole nine yards' What made me think was, my own pleated kilt in 16oz weave is 8.25yards, the plaid is a further 3yds long, The Féileadh Mor, in my understanding, was much shorter. I quote http://www.clans.org.uk/kilts_3.html'The Breacan an Fhéilidh or Féileadh Mor (Great Kilt, pron. Philamore) was originally a length of thick woollen cloth made up from two loom widths sewn together to give a total width of around 4.5 feet, up to 16 feet in length (depending on loom capacity).' It is something to consider. The McAlpine |
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Forum: Re-enactments · Post Preview: #236582 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 07-Mar-2008, 10:52 AM |
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What amazes me is the fact that the lady has owned the clock since the 1960's when she found it in the Charity shop. Has she had it working since ? If so, and it had been repaired for her, how can the clock repairer not have noticed it's age ? Add the fact that clocks of this nature are like rocking horse manure, the nation of Scotland is very lucky indeed that the item has seen the light of day again.
Her gift to the museum is a fantastic gesture. I'll warrant a clock such as it is, if put on the open market, would fetch much gold.
The McAlpine |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #236573 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 06-Mar-2008, 05:04 PM |
Replies: 5
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Have you tried looking under the guise of Dickie, Dikkie and Dykkie.
This was my Grandmothers maiden name and is supposed to have originated from those who worked the Dykes or waterways.
The McAlpine |
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Forum: Gathering of the Clans · Post Preview: #236326 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 06-Mar-2008, 02:28 PM |
Replies: 12
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| QUOTE (Camac @ 06-Mar-2008, 02:32 PM) |
Could you be using another "ghillie wi' a Loch Arber axe tae dae some Sassenach Bashin'.
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Aye, kinsman, Camac. Tak yer guid axe in yer hon 'n' yer gan in wi me Your presence will double my highland charge at Wallmart's cold meat counter !! Another few 'Hielanders' might make an assault on the soda dept a distinct possibilty. But don't let Herself hear of this else She grounds me with a list of house chores The McAlpine |
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Forum: Introductions · Post Preview: #236309 |
| Himself |
Posted on: 06-Mar-2008, 12:35 PM |
Replies: 12
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If memory servers me correctly, the Buchanans are a conglomerate of many families under the same banner. Many of the 'broken' clans, small clans and individuals merged together under one title. This is a common practice, people taking on the name of another when joining into it. Also, Census' following 1746 may well have bundled families together under the local Lairds name for administrative ease. I would imagine this to be a tough piece of geneology and may not get you too far back.
Good luck, though. |
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.... I'll leave the rest to your imagination 
