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Eriskay Beach<\/p>\nEriskay Beach<\/p>\n
It is coming soon –\u00a0the next Ceilidh dance\u00a0is September 28 and there will be a surprise guest musician from Scotland – John Carmichael.\u00a0 John is a well-known accordionist who is coming to Vancouver to play in a fund-raiser for the Scottish Cultural Centre on Saturday, September 29 and we have taken this opportunity to have him play for our Ceilidh dance.\u00a0 You can learn more\u00a0–\u00a0https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/hall-of-fame\/john-carmichael\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Ceilidh will follow the usual format with the “class” from 7 – 8 pm and the dance, with john providing the music,\u00a0from 8 – 11 pm.\u00a0\u00a0Mark your calendars NOW!\u00a0 If you have a group of 8 or more everyone in your group qualifies for $1 discount off the amazingly low admission price of $15 ($10 for students).<\/p>\n You have to let everyone in your group know the password you have chosen which you then relay to Bonnie (bonniefairful@shaw.ca) before midnight on\u00a0Wednesday, September 26.\u00a0 So get busy, put a group together be it student friends or a faculty celebration, or an office get together, or a bunch of friends, or a birthday\/anniversary\/start of a new semester\u00a0celebration, or whatever, we ‘d love to have you.<\/p>\n There are refreshments\/drinks (including beer, cider, juice, etc.)\u00a0available\u00a0for a donation\u00a0\u00a0 So apart from the fun and great exercise of Scottish Ceilidh dancing there is all the ingredients for a great\u00a0evening.<\/p>\n No need to be scared if you don’t know how – we will teach you and you won’t be the only newbie.\u00a0 Two left feet? we will show you how to use the right one – it doesn’t matter, no ones watching anyway!\u00a0 You will be a star before the night is out.\u00a0 Make it a date – it will be a night you won’t forget.<\/p>\n For those new to ceilidh dancing the class\u00a0is a great introduction and you will soon find out you are not the only one who does not know their left from right or back from front!!\u00a0 We teach everything and the dance follows the same format.\u00a0 Everything is very relaxed so you don’t have to worry about anything.\u00a0 If you can walk; you can dance.\u00a0 Wear flat<\/strong> comfy shoes and loose, layered clothing as it is warm work reeling and spinning.<\/p>\n What is a Ceilidh dance? It is informal, easy Scottish Country dancing in a relaxed style for all ages. 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.<\/p>\n The next Ceilidh dance is on\u00a0Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver with the usual class at 7 pm and the dance following from 8 – 11 pm. Pay at the door – $15 ($10 for students). Tell your friends etc. about the dances, they are lots of fun.<\/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 (because of Burns.)<\/p>\n =====================================================<\/p>\n ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n Why are a “wise man” and a “wise guy” opposites? <\/strong> ANIMOSITY<\/strong>: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~=======<\/p>\n ********************************************************************************<\/p>\n The next regular Ceilidh Dance is the 4th FRIDAY of the\u00a0September – September 28, 2018. – I sure hope you can come and bring lots of friends. <\/strong><\/p>\n ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????<\/p>\n ELECTION RESULTS<\/strong>: ===========================================================<\/p>\n \u00a0yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy<\/p>\n Why do “overlook” and “oversee” mean opposite things? <\/strong> Thanks to 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 is open 7 days a week and stock includes haggis imported from Scotland and many of your favourite foods.<\/p>\n Celtic Fashions on E-Bay – go to https:\/\/www.CelticFashions.com<\/a><\/p>\n xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<\/p>\n Why is “phonics” not spelled the way it sounds? <\/strong> 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 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, September 28, 2018. That will be the First one of\u00a0 the season with a great musician from Scotland. 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 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b>Facebook for Seniors<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n To others of my generation who still do not and cannot comprehend why <\/strong>Facebook even exists,\u00a0 you may try the following, like I’m doing. <\/strong><\/p>\n Here’s what I’m doing to gain better understanding: I also listen to their conversations, then give them the “THUMBS UP” and tell them I like them.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n And it works!<\/strong><\/p>\n I already have four people following me:<\/strong><\/p>\n Two police officers, kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{<\/p>\n Some fun and interesting sites: – note if you have a link to something you think others will enjoy send me the link. Sound on, full screen:<\/p>\n Quite nimble<\/p>\n Frog_dance<\/a><\/p>\n If you have never seen this, please do not delete without watching.<\/p>\n These guys were the best! Just delightful<\/strong>!!!<\/p>\n James Cagney and Bob Hope at a Friar’s Club Meeting back when actors were real performers, Bob<\/strong>\u00a0Hope was 52 and James Cagney was 56.<\/strong><\/p>\n For the young folks, here is something you probably have never seen and, unfortunately, you may never see again. For us older folks, this is the best of the best, and we had it for many years!<\/p>\n This is a side of these two entertainers you hardly ever seen, but it shows their enormous talent.<\/p>\n HopeandCagney<\/a><\/p>\n Read before watching the very brief video!!!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n A Chinese Ming vase is up for auction. The bidding opens at a half-million Euros. Bidding is brisk and each bidder is clearly identified as each raises the bid by 100,000 Euros.<\/strong> “Going once, going twice, and sold to the gentleman sitting in front of me for one million Euros.”<\/p>\n Now, you are going to have to see the video for yourself. The pace is fast. <\/strong><\/p>\n Italian_Auction<\/a><\/p>\n A great Canadian project.\u00a0 Really worth watching…\u00a0 16 min long but wonderful pics and video, about building the railroad.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Summer-Ferry-at-Largs.jpg\")
Ferry at Largs<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Summer-Fionnphort-at-low-tide.jpg\")
Fionnphort at low tide looking to Iona<\/p>\n\n
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Staffa – Fingal’s Cave<\/p>\n
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Gairloch<\/p>\n
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\nLIES – LET’S RECOUNT<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Summer-Gareloch-from-Kilcreggan.jpg\")
Gareloch from\u00a0Kilcreggan<\/p>\n
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Gartchonzie Bridge<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Summer-Glen-Clova.jpg\")
Glen Clova<\/p>\n
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\nI am trying to make new friends without using Facebook, but while applying the same principles.\u00a0 <\/strong>Every<\/strong> day I walk down the street and tell passers-by what I have eaten, how I feel at the moment,\u00a0<\/strong>what I have done the night before, what I will do later, and with whom.\u00a0 <\/strong>I give them pictures of my family, my dead dog, and of me gardening, taking things apart in the garage,\u00a0<\/strong>or fixing things, watering the lawn, standing in front of landmarks, driving around town, having lunch,\u00a0<\/strong>and doing what anybody and everybody does every day.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nWhat a happy way to begin your day!\u00a0 You\u2019ll love it!<\/p>\n
\nWithin seconds, the bid stalls at one million Euros, and the gasp from the crowd identifies the excitement that prevails in the room.
\nThe successful bidder is the last one who bid one million, and the auctioneer counts down the bid,<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe auctioneer is exuberant. <\/strong><\/p>\n