{"id":1095,"date":"2012-07-10T02:17:17","date_gmt":"2012-07-10T06:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=1095"},"modified":"2012-08-30T16:47:32","modified_gmt":"2012-08-30T20:47:32","slug":"ceilidh-dance-newsletter-201112-46-next-ceilidh-dance-monday-august-6-2012-in-stanley-park","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=1095","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter 2011\/12 #46"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>Ceilidh Dance newsletter &#8211; next Ceilidh Dance &#8211; Monday August 6, 2012 in Stanley Park<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This will be the last newsletter for the 2011\/12 season &#8211; I need a break!! &#8211; and I am late again.\u00a0\u00a0 Blame Andy Murray and the rest of the coverage of Wimbledon.\u00a0\u00a0 We recorded each days events and then after dinner and the children have been put to bed we start watching the 4 &#8211; 6 hours of play.\u00a0 The good thing of course is we can skip through the commercials so that cuts down the viewing time but it still means very late nights especially when there are exciting games to see which was the case last night.\u00a0\u00a0 We had managed to watch a bit before we went to a wedding &#8211; very lovely bride, beautiful setting at Kirkland House in Delta, and another very enjoyable day with friends etc. &#8211; and also stopped folk from telling us the outcome so we could watch the rest last night when we got home about 10:30.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tennis_04.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1096\" title=\"tennis_04\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tennis_04.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"557\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tennis_04.gif 557w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tennis_04-300x66.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/a>There were some very long rallies and Andy did his wee best and should hold his head high but there was not much that could stop Roger yesterday.\u00a0 He was amazing and a deserving winner although maybe if the roof had been open &#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tennis3.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1097\" title=\"tennis3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tennis3.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"54\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tennis3.gif 310w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tennis3-300x52.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tain-festival.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1098\" title=\"tain festival\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tain-festival.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tain-festival.jpg 407w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tain-festival-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/a>Tain<\/p>\n<p><span>If anyone has any suggestions or complaints regarding the newsletter please let me know &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org\">ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org <\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<em><\/em><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Dear God:\u00a0It&#8217;s me, the Dog<\/strong>Dear God:\u00a0 Is it on purpose that our names\u00a0are spelled the same, only in reverse?Dear God:\u00a0 Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another?Dear God:\u00a0 When we get to Heaven, can we sit on your couch?\u00a0 Or will it be the same old story?Dear God:\u00a0 Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE<br \/>\nnamed for a Dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We love a nice car ride! Would it be so hard to rename The &#8216;Chrysler Eagle&#8217; the &#8216;Chrysler Beagle&#8217;?Dear God:\u00a0 If a Dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad Dog?Dear God: We Dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent IDs, electromagnetic energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand?Dear God:\u00a0 More meatballs, less spaghetti, please.Dear God:\u00a0 Are there mailmen in Heaven?<br \/>\nIf there are, will I have to apologize?<\/p>\n<p>Dear God:\u00a0 Here is a list of just some of the things I must remember<br \/>\nto be a good Dog:<br \/>\n1. I will not eat the cat&#8217;s food before he eats it or after he throws it up.<br \/>\n2. I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I like the way they smell.<br \/>\n3. The Litter Box is not a cookie jar.<br \/>\n4. The sofa is not a &#8216;face towel&#8217;.<br \/>\n5. The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff.<br \/>\n6. I will not play tug-of-war with Dad&#8217;s underwear when he&#8217;s on the toilet.<br \/>\n7.\u00a0 Sticking my nose into someone&#8217;s crotch is an unacceptable way of saying &#8216;hello&#8217;.<br \/>\n8. I don&#8217;t need to suddenly stand straight up when I&#8217;m under the coffee table.<br \/>\n9. I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the house &#8211; not after.<br \/>\n10. I will not come in from outside, and immediately drag my butt across the carpet.<br \/>\n11. I will not sit in the middle of the living room, and lick my crotch.<br \/>\n12. The cat is not a &#8216;squeaky toy&#8217;, so when I play with him and he makes that noise, it&#8217;s usually not a good thing.<\/p>\n<p>P.S.\u00a0 Dear God: When I get to Heaven, may I have my testicles back?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">================================================================<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cannon.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1109\" title=\"cannon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cannon.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cannon.gif 500w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cannon-300x42.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Canada-flag-2.bmp\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/vacuum.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Dancing in the Park has started and will continue every Monday from 7 &#8211; 9 p.m. weather permitting. Tomorrow night &#8211; Monday, June 25<\/span> is led by the Fort Langley club. There are always &#8220;dances for everyone&#8221; each week so come along, bring your friends and join in the fun. Too bad it was cancelled tonight but this is the first time since 2010 I think.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><\/strong> Check out the list of events on the web page &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3300ff;\">There is a Ceilidh night in the Park again &#8211; August 6 &#8211; see below for more details of Dancing in the Park. There also is a joint Ceilidh\/Scottish Country Dance event on Friday, July 13 in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver with music by a group of visiting fiddlers from Scotland as well as the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra. More info to come.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>How many do you remember?<br \/>\nHeadlight dip-switches on the floor of the car.<br \/>\nIgnition switches on the dashboard.<br \/>\nTrouser\u00a0leg clips for bicycles without chain guards.<br \/>\nSoldering irons you heated on a gas burner.<br \/>\nUsing hand signals for cars without turn indicators.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height: 4px; width: 100%;\" size=\"4\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tarbert-Argyll.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1099\" title=\"Tarbert Argyll\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tarbert-Argyll.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tarbert-Argyll.jpg 766w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tarbert-Argyll-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/a>Tarbert, Argyll<span style=\"background-color: #99ffff;\"><strong><br style=\"color: #000000;\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"height: 4px; width: 100%;\" size=\"4\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/magicbus.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/car-convertable.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1110\" title=\"car convertable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/car-convertable.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"44\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/car-convertable.gif 524w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/car-convertable-300x25.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Canada-flag-3.bmp\"><br \/>\n<\/a>Just back from Dancing in the Park which on such a beautiful night and with the music by the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra attracted a large crowd many of whom were keen to get up and dance so the space was filled and I had to chase away a few young men who wanted to play basketball at the bottom end.\u00a0\u00a0 Fortunately they were understanding and they came back at the end of dancing to play but were interested enough to enquire what we were doing and might even come and try a dance or two next week!!\u00a0\u00a0 It would have been nice if a few more men would come in their kilts &#8211; it sets the scene so much better and we should be proud to wear them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I have enjoyed a week with two of my youngest grandchildren (a 4 and 2 year old) and have been able to walk down to the pool at Crescent Beach to watch their swimming lessons and then, for the 4 year old, her &#8220;tennis&#8221; lesson.\u00a0\u00a0 They are very cute and were very excited when we put up the trampoline where they jump for hours.\u00a0 2 more will arrive later this week but they at 11 and 14 are able to get them selves down to the pool as they are both into competitive swimming and water polo.\u00a0\u00a0 We are very blessed to have them come and stay each year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/car-nascarcar.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1111\" title=\"car nascarcar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/car-nascarcar.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/car-nascarcar.gif 640w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/car-nascarcar-300x14.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Canada-flag-4.bmp\"><br \/>\n<\/a>Check out the BC Highland Games website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bchighlandgames.com\"><span>www.<span>bchighlandgames<\/span>.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #CCCCCC; color: #ffffff;\" noshade=\"noshade\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<p><em>Children Are Quick<\/em><\/p>\n<p>TEACHER:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Millie, give me a sentence starting with\u00a0 &#8216;\u00a0 I.\u00a0 &#8216;<br \/>\nMILLIE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I\u00a0\u00a0 is..<br \/>\nTEACHER:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No, Millie&#8230;.. Always say, &#8216;I\u00a0\u00a0 am.&#8217;<br \/>\nMILLIE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All right&#8230;\u00a0\u00a0 &#8216;I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Comments made in the year 1955!<\/em><\/strong><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>If they raise the minimum wage<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0<strong>to $1.00, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tarbert-2-Harris.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1101\" title=\"tarbert-2 Harris\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tarbert-2-Harris.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tarbert-2-Harris.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tarbert-2-Harris-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>Tarbert, Harris<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1118\" title=\"check this out\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/check-this-out.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"191\" \/><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><em>2012<\/em><em><\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><span style=\"background-color: #ff7cff;\"><em>Jul 13<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><span style=\"background-color: #ff7cff;\"><em>\u201cA Midsummer Night\u2019s Fiddle\u201d in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver.\u00a0 Admission at the door $10 (students $8)<br \/>\n<\/em>Live music by the <strong>Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra<\/strong> and guests\u00a0 <strong>The Strathspey Fiddlers<\/strong> <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background-color: #ff7cff;\"> Come, meet and dance to the lively music of the Strathspey Fiddlers \u2014 a young group who are touring from Scotland \u2014 and the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra. This should be a fun evening with a mix of Scottish Country and some Ceilidh dances. We hope as many dancers as possible will come and support the VFO and the Branch who are sponsoring this event. If some of you could you bring a dish of finger food., it would be appreciated.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background-color: #ff7cff;\"> \u00a0Contact Cathrine Conings (604-299-6447 or <a href=\"mailto:ccmusic@telus.net\"><span style=\"background-color: #ff7cff;\">ccmusic@telus.net<\/span><\/a>) or <a href=\"mailto:????@telus.net\"><span style=\"background-color: #ff7cff;\">Fran<\/span><\/a> Caruth (604-922-6842 or <a href=\"mailto:caruth@telus.net\"><span style=\"background-color: #ff7cff;\">caruth@telus.net<\/span><\/a>) for more info. See the branch website later in May for the program.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><em>Jul 13 &#8211; 19<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><em>Celtfest 2012 in Oak Bay, BC <\/em><em>Fiddle,\u00a0Song,\u00a0Piping &amp; Drumming, Guitar, Highland Dance, Step Dance, Irish Dance, Ceilidh &amp; Scottish County Dance, Bodhran, Scots Gaelic, Penny Whistle, Art &#8230;and more!\u00a0 Get information and registration forms at<\/em><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.celtfest.ca\/\"><em>www.celtfest.ca<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><em><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><em>Jul 14<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><em>The Strathspey Fiddlers (see Jul 13) performing at the Elks Hall, 1480 George Street, White Rock at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $12:50 (Seniors, Elk Members $10:00; Children 6 \u2014 12 $5:00) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiterockelks.ca\/\">www.whiterockelks.ca<\/a> <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>Jul 16<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>Dancing in Stanley Park 7 \u2014 9 p.m. hosted by West End<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><em>Jul 22<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><em>The Strathspey Fiddlers perform at 2 p.m. in the Everett Library, Everett hosted by the North West Scottish Fiddlers.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><em>July 22 \u2014Aug 5<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><em>TAC Summer School to be held in Portland, Oregon \u2014 information to come<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rscds-tac.org\/\"><em>www.rscds-tac.org<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0\u00a0 Open to all dancers.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>Jul 23<\/em><\/span><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dancing in Stanley Park 7 \u2014 9 p.m. hosted by Delta Borderers<\/em><em><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>Jul 30<\/em><\/span><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dancing in Stanley Park 7 \u2014 9 p.m. hosted by Friends and Family night<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>Aug\u00a0 6<\/em><\/span><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dancing in Stanley Park 7 \u2014 9 p.m. \u2014 Ceilidh Night<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>Aug 13<\/em><\/span><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dancing in Stanley Park 7 \u2014 9 p.m. hosted by Gleneagles<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>Aug 20<\/em><\/span><span style=\"background-color: #96ff96;\"><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Dancing in Stanley Park 7 \u2014 9 p.m. hosted by Branch<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> for a more complete list.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height: 3px; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #CCCCCC; color: #ffffff;\" noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"3\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tarbet-Loch-Lomond.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1100\" title=\"Tarbet Loch Lomond\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tarbet-Loch-Lomond.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tarbet-Loch-Lomond.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tarbet-Loch-Lomond-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a>Tarbert, Loch Lomond<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height: 4px; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #CCCCCC; color: #ffffff;\" noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"4\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em> <\/em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER &#8211; by Erma Bombeck<\/span><br \/>\n(written after she found out she was dying of cancer).<\/p>\n<p>I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat-and-mouse.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1112\" title=\"cat and mouse\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat-and-mouse.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"27\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat-and-mouse.gif 560w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat-and-mouse-300x14.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Canada-Flag.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a>= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Honey and Cinnamon<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, in its issue dated 17 January, 1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">WEIGHT LOSS:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water.\u00a0\u00a0If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CANCER:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully.\u00a0\u00a0Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.<\/p>\n<p>Ed Note: more to follow in coming weeks<\/p>\n<p>= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/thurso-river.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1102\" title=\"thurso river\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/thurso-river.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/thurso-river.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/thurso-river-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>Thurso<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"background-color: #00ff00;\">The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, September 28, 2012<\/span> &#8211; that is the last Friday of the month<\/strong>. There will be, however, the annual Ceilidh in the Park on Monday, August 6, 2012 near 2nd Beach in Stanley Park from 7 &#8211; 9 p.m. &#8211; free of charge!!! <strong><span style=\"background-color: #51b996;\">AND there is to be a Ceilidh\/Scottish Country dance on Friday July 13<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nSee website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> Coming Events listing for all Dancing in the Park dates etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please help spread the word<\/strong> about all the Ceilidh Dances as that is the best (and cheapest) form of advertising. <strong>Here is a link where you can watch a short video of a Ceilidh Dance: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0MvUwZnY9Ms\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0MvUwZnY9Ms<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The format for all of the regular monthly Ceilidh Dances will be the same with the class from 7 \u2014 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 \u2014 11 p.m. and all dances will be walked and talked through. The price is only &#8211; $10 or $8 for students which, for what you get is a super bargain \u2014 everyone is welcome. No partner is required and you should wear FLAT, comfy shoes and loose clothing. Children are also welcome but should be prepared to dance with other people as some of the dances require a change of partner. Don\u2019t forget to bring a few extra $$$$ to help defray the cost of the refreshments which are otherwise free.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/Ceilidh-DSW_edited.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tiree-beach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1103\" title=\"Tiree beach\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tiree-beach.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"834\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tiree-beach.jpg 834w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Tiree-beach-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/a>Tiree Beach<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For those who enjoy listening to Scottish music, song, banter etc. try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andysceilidh.co.uk\/\">www.andysceilidh.co.uk\/<\/a> this is a radio programme that you can get sent to you and listen any time you want.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tomatin.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1104\" title=\"tomatin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tomatin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tomatin.jpg 407w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tomatin-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/a>Tomatin<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/animated_aquarium_with_fish.gif\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Branch has opened a Facebook Page at &#8220;RSCDS-Vancouver&#8221; &#8211; check it out there are some good pictures etc. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rscdsvancouver\">www.facebook.com\/rscdsvancouver.<\/a> There is a link on both our website <a href=\"..\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> and the Branch website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\/\">www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_leaps.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1113\" title=\"cat_leaps\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_leaps.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_leaps.gif 500w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_leaps-300x30.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/sheepjump.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><strong>It really is never too late to come along and join in one of many Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes and SEPTEMBER is a great time to do it as all the classes will start up again then. <\/strong> You will be made very welcome. Many classes have a policy that the first night is FREE! Plan to come along to try out a class next week. There are classes all around and on different nights so<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GIVE IT A GO!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"background-color: #a3a3ff;\">In the meantime plan on coming down to Stanley Park on Monday nights starting June 11 from 7 &#8211; 9 p.m. where there are always dances for everyone to join in.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For those who don\u2019t know SCD is a fabulous pastime which is super exercise for body and mind. SCD is, naturally, rooted in Scotland but there are groups in almost every country so you can learn here and then dance with other groups when you vacation or travel. SCD is not to be confused with Highland Dancing which is more solo dancing. SCD is usually done with a partner in groups or sets however you do not need to come with a partner. It is more akin to Square Dancing. It takes a year or two of classes, workshops, etc. to get the basics learnt then you can hone your skills in advanced classes. You start by learning the steps and formations. Dances (of which there are over 13,000) are made up of these formations so a good grounding will give you the ability to learn a new dance fairly quickly. SCD has its HQ in Scotland and is known as the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) and there is a Vancouver Branch of the RSCDS under which there are many clubs throughout the Province (there also are Branches in Victoria and Seattle). There are a great many classes and the ones in the Vancouver area are listed below. Come along \u2014 check us out \u2014 the first night is usually free and thereafter it will average about $6 a night and that\u2019s for a 2 hour class! You will find many friendly people who will be eager to help you and welcome you to their club. You never know you actually might like it!!<\/p>\n<p>Check the list of classes at either at <a href=\"..\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\/\">www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>. Note that the latter website has the latest updates to temporary changes to times and locations<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>as well there are classes all up and down Vancouver Island, a number of the Gulf Islands, the Cariboo, Okanagan, etc. etc. and there are various groups all over this great Province, Country, World and who knows where else! Check the Branch website for all these details &#8211; <\/em><\/strong><strong><a title=\"blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::https:\/\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\/ blocked::blocked::blocked::https:\/\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\/ blocked::blocked::https:\/\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\/ blocked \" href=\"blocked::blocked::blocked::https:\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\/\"><em>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also the Inverary Step Dance class on Wednesdays in the French School, 1555 West 7<sup>th<\/sup> Ave., Vancouver- info <a href=\"mailto:b_campbell@dccnet.com\">b_campbell@dccnet.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>Riddles (answer next week)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Last week:<\/p>\n<p>The person who makes it, sells it. The person who buys it never uses it and the person who uses it doesn&#8217;t know they are. What is it?<\/p>\n<p>Answer:\u00a0 A coffin.<\/p>\n<p>This week:<\/p>\n<p>The more you have of it, the less you see. What is it?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>===========================================================<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/easter_egg_line.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_runs.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1114\" title=\"cat_runs\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_runs.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_runs.gif 500w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_runs-300x30.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/sheepshakinghead.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/bird-blue-flying.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><strong>For upcoming events see <a href=\"..\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\/\">www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Other announcements etc:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seattle Branch &#8211; info at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rscds-seattle.org\/\">www.rscds-seattle.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>The next <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9966;\">regular<\/span><\/strong> monthly <strong>Ceilidh Dance<\/strong><strong> will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012 <\/strong>in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73<sup>rd<\/sup> &amp; Hudson which is between Oak &amp; Granville), Vancouver,<span style=\"color: #ff9966; background-color: #ff99ff;\"> <strong>BUT<\/strong><\/span>. there is a Ceilidh Night in the Park on Monday, August 6th\u00a0 &#8211; see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> for info &#8211; <span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">and a special dance on Friday, July 13.<\/span> We need everyone to help us get as many new comers (as well as former Ceilidh Dancers) as possible to come and join us.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WE Really NEED YOUR HELP to advertise the Ceilidh Dances!!!!<\/strong> What a nice thoughtful gift it could be if you gave your friends admission to the Ceilidh Dance. They don&#8217;t need to know it only costs $10 &#8211; it is worth so much more in fun, exercise and camaraderie. Use any access to free adverts etc. You can also use things like the Youtube link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Bh2HV3OPBgw\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Bh2HV3OPBgw<\/a> or the Face-book page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p.php?i=116203315&amp;k=Z5C5Y4TZPT6G6BD1PKZZTWQQQ6BAW26L34AV&amp;oid=164741310207760\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p.php?i=116203315&amp;k=Z5C5Y4TZPT6G6BD1PKZZTWQQQ6BAW26L34AV&amp;oid=164741310207760<\/a> Suggestions to improve our advertising are always welcome. Don&#8217;t forget to tell them about the website <a href=\"..\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> and get them to &#8220;subscribe&#8221; to the newsletter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cattwirling.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1117\" title=\"cattwirling\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cattwirling.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cattwirling.gif 120w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cattwirling-100x100.gif 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The cost is still the amazingly low price of $10 or $8 for students and we provide refreshments although we do ask for your donations towards their cost. We always need your support both by coming along and by helping us to advertise these dances by whatever means you use to communicate with your friends be it e-mail, Face-Book, Twitter, Text or even telephone! Most of you have been to at least one Ceilidh Dance so you know how it goes. You don\u2019t need a partner; you don\u2019t need any experience; you should wear FLAT soft soled shoes; we walk, talk, and call every dance and you should come to have fun and have a good evening on exercise and entertainment and maybe even to learn!<\/p>\n<p>There is a FREE class from 7 \u2014 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 \u2014 11 p.m. with music by Calanais. Remember to bring some extra cash so you can make a donation towards the cost of the refreshments. Without these donations we will have to increase the price of admission again!!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The schedule for the 2012\/13 season shapes up as follows:<\/strong><br \/>\nAll on Fridays of course &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>September 28<br \/>\nOctober 19<br \/>\nNovember 30<br \/>\n2013<br \/>\nJanuary 4<br \/>\nFebruary 1<br \/>\nFebruary 22<br \/>\nMarch 22<br \/>\nApril 26<br \/>\n<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_thinking.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1115\" title=\"cat_thinking\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_thinking.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/scotdogwagtail.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Paper-Airplane.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/bagpiperblow.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a>Come along and get some great exercise while also having lots of fun. We are still working on improving the strength of the smile muscles as well as the bows and curtsies! <strong>Please<\/strong><strong> do your best to assist us in letting as many people know as possible.<\/strong> Use Face-book, e-mail, telephone or even word of mouth and tell everyone you know what a fun night it is. We need to attract students from UBC, SFU and all the other colleges and universities. Somehow we have to get word out to these students. Please do all you can to help us. Come one, come all to the same place (Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver) and the same time (7 p.m. for the class and 8 &#8211; 11 p.m. for the dance) and the same amazing price ($10 or $8 for students.)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/ebirds.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a>You should check the website &#8211; <strong><a href=\"..\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; from time to time as you can find various pages listing &#8220;Ceilidhs and Events;&#8221; Classes:&#8221; Duncan&#8217;s List;&#8221; etc. On these pages you can check all the upcoming events, where all the classes are located, times, etc. and some places to find Scottish things or some local trades, etc. I will continue to highlight the more current events in each week&#8217;s newsletter but, as stated, the calendar of all events will be available on the website. You should also have a look at the Vancouver Branch website from time to time &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\/\">www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> &#8211; as there is always useful information on it and it is a very good looking site.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions regarding the Ceilidh Dances send them to me at <a href=\"https:\/\/ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org\">ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Please check the website &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\/\">www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> for updates, pictures and news.<br \/>\nDance \u2014 it is good for your health.<strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Mellon-Udrigle.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><em>I have never\u00a0 hated a man enough to give his diamonds back.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><em>&#8211; Zsa Zsa Gabor\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_walks.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1116\" title=\"cat_walks\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_walks.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"41\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_walks.gif 472w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_walks-300x26.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/a><em>A London lawyer runs a stop sign and gets pulled over by a Glasgow copper. He thinks that he is smarter than the cop Because he is a lawyer from LONDON and is certain that he has a Better education then any Jock cop. He decides to prove this to Himself and have some fun at the Glasgow cops expense!!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Glasgow cop says, &#8221; Licence and registration, please.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> London Lawyer says, &#8220;What for?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Glasgow cop says, &#8220;Ye didnae come to a complete stop at the stop Sign.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> London Lawyer says, &#8220;I slowed down, and no one was coming.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Glasgow cop says, &#8220;Ye still didnae come to a complete stop.\u00a0 Licence and Registration, Please.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> London Lawyer says, &#8220;What&#8217;s the difference?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Glasgow cop says, &#8220;The difference is, ye huv to come to Complete stop, that&#8217;s the law, Licence and registration, Please!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> London Lawyer says, &#8220;If you can show me the legal difference Between slow down and stop, I&#8217;ll give you my licence and Registration; and you give me the ticket. If not, you let me go And don&#8217;t give me the ticket.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Glasgow cop says, &#8220;Sounds fair. Exit your vehicle, sir.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> The London Lawyer exits his vehicle.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> The Glasgow cop takes out his baton and starts beating the lawyer and says, &#8220;Now dae ye want me to stop, or just slow doon?<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Keep sending jokes, pictures and info you wish to have included. Don&#8217;t forget to look at our web pages at <a href=\"..\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a><a href=\"..\/\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tongue.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1105\" title=\"tongue\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tongue.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tongue.jpg 407w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/tongue-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/a>Tongue<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>If you know of anyone who would like to be on the mailing list please send them the web address &#8211; <a href=\"..\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> and ask them to subscribe. <\/em><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>If anyone has good pictures from the Ceilidh Dances please send them to me so I can put them on the web page.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>If you have any announcements please send them to me preferably in Word; Times New Roman 12pt format with a layout similar to the one used in this newsletter. I occasionally hear of an event somewhere in our beautiful Province, on the Island or in the Interior, but don&#8217;t know all the details. This newsletter reaches out to some <\/em><strong><em>370<\/em><\/strong><em> subscribers (up 2!) from all over the Province, Country and to many other countries as well, so please send me the details of your event and I will only be too happy to include them. Note- I normally compose the newsletters on Sundays.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/torridon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1106\" title=\"torridon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/torridon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/torridon.jpg 374w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/torridon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/a>Torridon<\/p>\n<p><em>Thanks hope to see you at the dance with the Scottish Fiddlers this Friday, at Dancing in the Park or somewhere nice. Enjoy yourselves &#8211; come Scottish Country Dancing &#8211; for it is good for your health and you never know you just might &#8230;..! <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Traigh-Mor-on-Barra.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1107\" title=\"Traigh Mor on Barra\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Traigh-Mor-on-Barra.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Traigh-Mor-on-Barra.jpg 976w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Traigh-Mor-on-Barra-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/a>Traig Mor, Barra<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Duncan <a href=\"mailto:ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org\">ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ceilidh Dance newsletter &#8211; next Ceilidh Dance &#8211; Monday August 6, 2012 in Stanley Park This will be the last newsletter for the 2011\/12 season &#8211; I need a break!! &#8211; and I am late again.\u00a0\u00a0 Blame Andy Murray and the rest of the coverage of Wimbledon.\u00a0\u00a0 We recorded each days events and then after [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1095","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1095"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1095\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}