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Lochaber<\/p>\nLochaber<\/p>\n
The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, November 24 and I hope that we get a big crowd.<\/p>\n
Groups of 8 or more qualify for a $1 discount so long as you warn me in advance.\u00a0 The “leader” chooses a password that the group knows.\u00a0 You tell me the password; I inform those that are collecting the admission and everyone\u00a0in the group gets admitted for $1\u00a0less than the normal rate.\u00a0\u00a0For the dance on November 24 you\u00a0have until Wednesday (22nd) to contact me with the password and the number in your group.<\/p>\n
If you are a bit wary come to the Ceilidh dance\u00a0on Friday, November 24 at 7 p.m. in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver.\u00a0 The class, which is free, will give you an idea of what we do as we teach all the dances the same way at the class and at the dance.\u00a0 I am sure you’ll want to stay and enjoy the dance.<\/p>\n
What is a Ceilidh dance?\u00a0 It is informal, easy Scottish Country dancing in a relaxed style for all ages.\u00a0 We teach everything, no experience or partner required just a desire to have fun an ability to move to the wonderful beat of the lively music and to enjoy the company of other like-minded folk.\u00a0 But, fair warning, it is not for the faint of heart for there is exercise both of body and mind!<\/p>\n
More leaves, more raking and brushing, more green bins full to the brim but got it done before the rains so it was dry and therefore not so heavy.<\/p>\n
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It is Remembrance Day tomorrow, a time to remember the sacrifices so many gave for us.<\/p>\n
In the afternoon (at 1:15) the Vancouver Branch of the RSCDS holds the annual Lady Aberdeen Tea Dance.\u00a0 This event is held every Remembrance Day with the proceeds going to an appropriate charity – this year Doctors without Borders.\u00a0 It is the best attended event of the year and dancers enjoy the familiar dances and non dancers the music and the spectacle<\/p>\n
It is\u00a0time to remind you of the Ceilidh dates for this season and in particular the next one on Friday November 24 with the usual class at 7 and the dance following from 8 – 11 pm. No change in the price this year but that is dependant on great attendance at every dance so mark your calendars now and tell all your friends to do the same.\u00a0 We need 75 + to break even so with only 107 coming to the first two dances – you can do the math.\u00a0 It is a team, we need you all to help.\u00a0 Tell your friends etc. about the dances – we can do it.<\/p>\n
The other dates for this season are:-<\/p>\n
The dances are all held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver (73rd and Hudson which is between Granville and Oak Streets). They are all held on Friday evenings and where possible the last Friday of each month – the exceptions are December (as we never schedule one) and January. Calanais have been practising and are raring to play for us again and Alison and I are rested and ready so all we need is you! Hope to see you on\u00a0November 24.<\/p>\n
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Lochard<\/p>\n
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Lochcarron<\/p>\n
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TWO SEX SCOTTISH DANCER<\/span><\/p>\n I’m a two sex Scottish Dancer<\/span> I change my sex from dance to dance, The old and simple dances But when it comes to next week And so you men who have the luck I’ll add a postscript to this tale – Patt Batt ??\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n ================================<\/p>\n +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n ********************************************************************************<\/p>\n The next regular Ceilidh Dance is the last FRIDAY of November!! – That is\u00a0 Friday, November 24, 2017 and I sure hope you can come and bring lots of friends. <\/strong><\/p>\n ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????<\/p>\n I have updated the calendar with known dates at this time – see the Upcoming Events tab.<\/p>\n ===========================================================<\/p>\n yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy<\/p>\n Their majesties – same brooch, pearls and love<\/p>\n XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX<\/p>\n Thanks to Steve at the Celtic Treasure Chest there is now an online list of all the Celtic societies as well as a calendar of events:<\/p>\n List https:\/\/www.celtictreasurechest.com\/links\/index.php<\/a> The Celtic Treasure Chest on Dunbar – stock up on all your favourite foods.<\/p>\n Celtic Fashions on E-Bay – go to https:\/\/www.CelticFashions.com<\/a><\/p>\n xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The FBI had an opening for an assassin. After all the background checks, interviews and testing were done, there were 3 finalists. Two men and a woman.<\/p>\n For the final test, the FBI agents took one of the men to a large metal door and handed him a gun. “We must know that you will follow your instructions no matter what the circumstances. Inside the room you will find your wife sitting in a chair, “Kill her!!” The man said, “You can’t be serious. I could never shoot my wife.” The agent said, “Then you’re not the right man for this job. Take your wife and go home.”<\/p>\n The second man was given the same instructions. He took the gun and went into the room. All was quiet for about 5 minutes. The man came out with tears in his eyes, “I tried, but I can’t kill my wife.” The agent said, “You don’t have what it takes. Take your wife and go home.”<\/p>\n Finally, it was the woman’s turn. She was given the same instruction, to kill her husband. She took the gun and went into the room. Shots were heard, one after another. They heard screaming, crashing, banging on the walls. After a few minutes, all was quiet. The door opened slowly and there stood the woman, wiping the sweat from her brow. “The gun is loaded with blanks” she said. “I had to beat him to death with the chair.”<\/p>\n =======================================================<\/p>\n The Scottish Cultural Centre is a pretty unique and wonderful asset and space is available for rent to anyone or any group. The Centre does not run itself but is actually run by the United Scottish Cultural Society (USCS). Memberships in this Society are for individuals only and presently cost $10 annually. Membership Application Forms may be obtained either at the Centre or on the USCS website – www.scottishculturalcentre.com<\/a> . The cost is only $10.<\/p>\n Any person may join USCS and Scottish Country & Ceilidh Dancers are encouraged to show their support by doing so. If any USCS member would like to be more involved, then, Darryl Carracher, the Manager at the Centre, will be pleased to give you further information.<\/p>\n EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE<\/p>\n lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll<\/em><\/p>\n ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0this\u00a0Friday, November 24, 2017. That will be the third one for the season and the seventh and last\u00a0one of 2017. There is lots of time for you all to get yourselves and your friends organized to come along for another fun, filled evening. Come and dance, it is lots of fun and really easy. Everything is taught from scratch – you won’t be the only newbie! <\/strong><\/p>\n =========================================<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Michelle has very kindly made up a Facebook event page for the Ceilidh but you need to “Search for Vancouver Ceilidh on Facebook and “Like” us to receive updates on upcoming Ceilidhs and other events”. Then, if you “Like” the Vancouver Ceilidh FB page (do as described above), you too will receive updates AND be able to share those updates and events on your personal Facebook page to your friends and ask that they “Like” and “Share”, etc. Ceilidh Dances are great ways to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries etc. Invite all your friends to come and join you at the Ceilidh. You are welcome to bring your own cake and we’ll even sing for you!!<\/p>\n llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll<\/p>\n <\/p>\n kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk<\/p>\n You can join the e-mail list of the SFU Scottish and Celtic Society; the club connecting you to all things Scottish and Celtic at SFU and the community. As members of this mailing list, you will receive updates on events and learning opportunities. All are welcome to participate and enjoy.<\/em> Facebook Group:<\/em> As of today, our new Facebook Group is launched and available to join. It is an ‘Open’ group. Anyone can join and invite their friends. We will create Facebook ‘Events’ for all our occasions. Join today at this link: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/451447541666799\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{<\/p>\n Some fun and interesting sites: – note if you have a link to something you think others will enjoy send me the link.<\/p>\n 2 voices 1 person<\/p>\n
\nAnd may seem rather dim,<\/span>
\nBut I never spend one evening<\/span>
\nAs a full time her or him.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>My corners always alter,
\n<\/span>It’s really not surprising
\n<\/span>I occasionally falter.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>I can manage very nicely,
\n<\/span>And I can learn a new dance
\n<\/span>And do it most precisely.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>I don’t know if I can,
\n<\/span>For I learnt it as a woman,
\n<\/span>And dance it as a man.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>To always stay the same,
\n<\/span>When female gentlemen go wrong
\n<\/span>Be sparing with your blame.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>One comfort I have got,
\n<\/span>When both the women change their sex
\n<\/span>It doesn’t show a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/truck.jpg\")
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Loch Fascally<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fall-Lochwinnoch.jpg\")
Lochwinnoch<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/queen.jpg\")
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\nCalendar https:\/\/www.celtictreasurechest.com\/celticevents\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fall-Lossiemouth-lighthouse.jpg\")
Lossiemouth lighthouse<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/beer.jpg\")
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