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Cloch Lighthouse near Gourock<\/p>\n
All the very best to You and Yours in 2019.<\/p>\n
The next Ceilidh dance is on January 11, 2019 – that is one week from today – and I hope to see many of you, and your friends, then as it will follow the usual format with the “class” from 7 – 8 pm and the dance, with Calanais providing the music,\u00a0from 8 – 11 pm.\u00a0\u00a0Mark your calendars NOW!\u00a0 \u00a0Even if you can’t make it in time for the class; come to the dance, it is lots of fun.\u00a0 It is a great way to dance off that extra gram you put on over indulging in chocolates at New Year.<\/p>\n
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).\u00a0 You have to let everyone in your group know the password you have chosen which you then relay to me (ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org) before midnight on\u00a0Wednesday, January 9.\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.\u00a0 And it is the first one in 2019!!<\/p>\n
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Clatteringshaws Loch, Dumfries<\/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 Carrbridge<\/p>\n The next Ceilidh dance is on\u00a0Friday, January 11, 2019 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 Caledonian Canal & Ben Nevis<\/p>\n ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????<\/p>\n GOD ENJOYS A GOOD LAUGH!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was <\/strong>Black:\u00a0<\/strong> But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was <\/strong>Jewish:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was <\/strong>Italian:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was a <\/strong>Californian:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was an <\/strong>American Indian:\u00a0<\/strong> But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was <\/strong>Irish:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> But the most compelling evidence of all – 3 proofs that Jesus was a woman:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> Can I get an AMEN!!<\/p>\n ===========================================================<\/p>\n Burghead<\/p>\n yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy<\/p>\n WORDS<\/u><\/strong> XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX<\/p>\n 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 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\u00a0 Scottish Cultural Centre Society (SCCS). Memberships in this Society are for individuals only and presently cost $5 annually. Membership Application Forms may be obtained either at the Centre or on the USCS website – www.scottishculturalcentre.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n Any person may join SCCS and Scottish Country and Ceilidh Dancers are encouraged to show their support by doing so. If any SCCS 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 Biggar<\/p>\n +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, January 11, 2019. That will be the fourth one of\u00a0 the season and the first of 2019. 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 Berneray<\/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 Beinn na Caillich, Skye<\/p>\n \u00a0kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk<\/p>\n \u00a0CREATION <\/u><\/strong> 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 Wedding Ceremony – My Waffle Wedded Wife<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.flixxy.com\/wedding-ceremony.htm<\/a><\/p>\n just try it!!<\/p>\n How_long_can_you_hold_your_breath<\/a><\/p>\n Dreamt of but never gone?<\/p>\n Orient Express<\/a><\/p>\n Takes a foreigner<\/p>\n Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n Never complain about the size of your garage again!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Winter-Carrbridge.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0<\/strong>I AM THANKFUL: \u00a0<\/strong>
\nFOR THE WIFE<\/strong> WHO SAYS IT’S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME, AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE. <\/strong>
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\n<\/strong>FOR THE HUSBAND<\/strong>
\nWHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO, BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.<\/strong>
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\nFOR THE TEENAGER<\/strong>
\nWHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.<\/strong>
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\nFOR THE TAXES I PAY<\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>
\nFOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY <\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>
\nFOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG<\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT. <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>
\nFOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK<\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE<\/strong>
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\nFOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING<\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>
\nFOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT <\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>
\nFOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT<\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>
\nFOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL<\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>
\nFOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY<\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR. <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>
\nFOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING <\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.<\/strong>
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\nFOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY <\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD. <\/strong>
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\nFOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF<\/strong> IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS<\/strong>
\nBECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.<\/strong>
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\nAND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL<\/strong> BECAUSE<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong>IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.
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\nThe next regular Ceilidh Dance is the Second FRIDAY of the\u00a0New Year – January 11, 2019 (one week today) – I sure hope you can come and bring lots of friends.<\/p>\n
\n1.\u00a0He called everyone brother<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n2.\u00a0He liked Gospel<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n3.\u00a0He didn’t get a fair trial<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n1.\u00a0He went into His Father’s business<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n2.\u00a0He lived at home until he was 33<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n3.\u00a0He was sure his Mother was a virgin and his Mother was sure He was God<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n1.\u00a0He talked with His hands<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n2.\u00a0He had wine with His meals<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n3.\u00a0He used olive oil<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n1.\u00a0He never cut His hair<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n2.\u00a0He walked around barefoot all the time<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n3.\u00a0He started a new religion<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n1.\u00a0He was at peace with nature<\/strong>
\n2.\u00a0He ate a lot of fish<\/strong>
\n3.\u00a0He talked about the Great Spirit<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n1.\u00a0He never got married..<\/strong>
\n2.\u00a0He was always telling stories.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n3.\u00a0He loved green pastures.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n1.\u00a0He fed a crowd at a moment’s notice when there was virtually no food<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n2.\u00a0He kept trying to get a message across to a bunch of men who just didn’t get it<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n3.\u00a0And even when He was dead, He had to get up because there was still work to do<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Winter-Burghead.jpg\")
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\nA husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day…
\n30,000 to a man’s 15,000.
\nThe wife replied, ‘The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men.’
\nThe husband then turned to his wife and asked\u00a0‘What?’<\/p>\n
\nCalendar https:\/\/www.celtictreasurechest.com\/celticevents\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Winter-Biggar-2.jpg\")
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\nA man said to his wife one day, ‘I don’t know how you can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time.
\n‘The wife responded, ‘Allow me to explain. God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me;
\nGod made me stupid so I would be attracted to you !’
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