{"id":13968,"date":"2022-01-26T16:58:14","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T20:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=13968"},"modified":"2022-01-26T18:44:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T22:44:37","slug":"ceilidh-dance-newsletter-2021-2022-8","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=13968","title":{"rendered":"Ceilidh Dance Newsletter – 2021-2022 #8"},"content":{"rendered":"

The January Ceilidh dance scheduled for this Friday (January 28) has been CANCELLED due to Covid.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

January Jig\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0David Cunningham & his SCDB\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Silver Collection<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Burns in shortbread<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Biggar<\/p>\n

Well with the rampant spread of the Omicron variant of Covid what could we do but cancel the January 28 Ceilidh Dance.\u00a0 There really was no choice as the restrictions <\/b>prohibited<\/b><\/span> such events and it does not look like they will be lifted any time soon.\u00a0 All RSCDS dance classes are cancelled until the end of the month and the Love to Dance Workshop and Dance in February has also had to be cancelled.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

As almost all Burns Suppers have had to be cancelled again the United Scottish Cultural Society has arranged for a Virtual Burns Supper on January 22.\u00a0 See under the “Events” tab for full details.\u00a0 It was a fun show last year and there are prizes to be won.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The 2021\/22 season for Ceilidh Dances are scheduled (all on Friday evenings) as follows:-<\/b><\/p>\n

February 25
\nMarch 25
\nApril 29
\nMark your calendars now!<\/p>\n

All those attending will have to have a BC authorized vaccination passport showing you have had two jabs plus proof of identity and masks will be <\/b>mandatory<\/b><\/span> to enter the building and must be worn in the common areas such as corridors and washrooms.\u00a0 We will be taking your names & contact info so you can be reached in the unlikely event that there is an outbreak.\u00a0 You will be required to put on your mask when not dancing and wherever possible keep 6 meters apart.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The dances will be <\/strong>held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver but, there is a slight change of time.\u00a0 The class will be held in the large hall from 7;00 – 7:45 then we will all exit to give the band a chance for a sound check etc. and the dance will run from 8:00 – 10:30 with live music by Calanais.\u00a0 Alison will continue to be your teacher\/caller so you are guaranteed to have a great evening.\u00a0 No change to the admission – still $15 with students $10.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let us all hope that we are getting back together for dancing and fun again.\u00a0 Any questions?\u00a0 please contact me – ceilidhmackenzie@gmail.com<\/b><\/p>\n

===========================================================<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.flixxy.com\/black-and-white-tights-dance.htm?utm_source=nl#.UUk9GY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
MEN ARE JUST HAPPY PEOPLE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This needs no explanation – and is a fun read, no matter your gender.<\/p>\n

Men Are Just Happier People!<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves.\u00a0 Chocolate is just another snack.\u00a0 You can never be pregnant. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park.<\/p>\n

Car mechanics tell you the truth. The world is your urinal. You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky. You don’t have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. Wrinkles add character.\u00a0 Wedding dress – $5,000. Tux rental – $100. People never stare at your chest when you’re talking to them New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet. One mood all the time. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about tanks.<\/p>\n

A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Two pairs of shoes are more than enough. You almost never have strap problems in public. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes. Everything on your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have to shave your face and neck.<\/p>\n

You can play with toys all your life. One wallet and one pair of shoes – one color for all seasons.\u00a0\u00a0 You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can ‘do’ your nails with a pocket knife.\u00a0\u00a0 You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache… You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

No wonder men are happier!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Bridge Street, Inverness<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
====<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Is there anyone who would like to volunteer to help at the Ceilidh dances?\u00a0 \u00a0If so please send me an email – ceilidhmackenzie@gmail.com<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
====<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n

Puts a whole new twist on toe jam(ming)…<\/p>\n

As they always say – this is amazing.<\/p>\n

The difference here is that it IS AMAZING.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

http:\/\/www.wimp.com\/brassband\/<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Scottish Country Dance classes have started up again in various places across the Lower Mainland and beyond but check first as Covid may have temporarily stopped some.
\nCheck www.rscdsvancouver.org for updates.<\/strong><\/p>\n

=============================================================<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Caerlaverock Castle<\/p>\n

======================================================<\/p>\n

FROM ONE FRIEND TO ANOTHER<\/u><\/p>\n

Written by Andy Rooney, a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words.<\/em><\/p>\n

I’ve learned….<\/strong><\/p>\n

That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.<\/p>\n

That when you’re in love, it shows.<\/p>\n

That just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made my day!’ makes my day.<\/p>\n

That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.<\/p>\n

That being kind is more important than being right.<\/p>\n

That you should never say no to a gift from a child.<\/p>\n

That I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help him in any other way.<\/p>\n

That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.<\/p>\n

That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.<\/p>\n

That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.<\/p>\n

That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.<\/p>\n

That money doesn’t buy class.<\/p>\n

That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.<\/p>\n

That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.<\/p>\n

That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.<\/p>\n

That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.<\/p>\n

That love, not time, heals all wounds.<\/p>\n

That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.<\/p>\n

That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.<\/p>\n

That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.<\/p>\n

That life is tough, but I’m tougher.<\/p>\n

That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.<\/p>\n

That when you harbour bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.<\/p>\n

That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.<\/p>\n

That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.<\/p>\n

That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.<\/p>\n

That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, you’re hooked for life.<\/p>\n

That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.<\/p>\n

That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.<\/p>\n

=======================================================<\/p>\n

The chorus is beautiful.<\/p>\n

Le \u00e8iginn ar n-\u00e8irigh \u00e0s ar suain Le \u00e8iginn ar n-\u00e8irigh \u00e0s ar suain An Gaidheal ‘sa leabaidh An Gaidheal ‘na shuain Le \u00e8iginn ar n-\u00e8irigh \u00e0s ar suain<\/p>\n

It is with difficulty that we will rise from our slumber. It is with difficulty that we will rise from our slumber. The Gael has gone to bed.\u00a0 The Gael is asleep. It is with difficulty that we will rise from our slumber.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/youtu.be\/z39yiPUfh1k<\/a>> http:\/\/youtu.be\/z39yiPUfh1k<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Caledonian Canal looking to Ben Nevis<\/p>\n

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Three contractors are bidding to repair a fence at the Parliament Buildings. One is from Montreal, another is from Winnipeg and the third is from Vancouver.\u00a0 All three go with a public works official to examine the fence.<\/p>\n

The Vancouver contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil .”Well,” he says, “I figure the job will run about $9,000. That’s $4,000 for materials, $4,000 for my crew and $1,000 profit for me.”<\/p>\n

The Winnipeg contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, “I can do this job for $7,000. That’s $3,000 for materials, $3,000 for my crew and $1,000 profit for me.”<\/p>\n

The Montreal contractor doesn’t measure or figure, but leans over to the government official and whispers, “$27,000.”<\/p>\n

The official, incredulous, says, “You didn’t even measure like the other guys. How did you come up with such a high figure?\u201d<\/p>\n

“The Montreal contractor whispers back, “$10,000 for me, $10,000 for you, and we hire the guy from Winnipeg to repair the fence.<\/p>\n

“Done!” replies the government official.<\/p>\n

And that, my friends, is how Government contracts work for SNC Lavalin.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Calgary Bay, Mull<\/p>\n

=====================================================
\nUnbelievable camera work….<\/p>\n

The hummingbird doing rolls chasing a bug is neat!!! The imagery of the bee hives and wasps are amazing!
\nThis is beautiful……be sure and watch closely (around 2 min 40 sec) and check out the baby bat clinging to its mother as she flies and feeds. The gent who caught these pictures is a real master at what he does! Unreal. The combination of time-lapse and high-speed photography is only possible with digital imagery.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/xHkq1edcbk4?rel=0<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

===========================================================<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Carbisdale Castle<\/p>\n

=========================================<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

***************************************************<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Carse of Gowrie.<\/p>\n

=================================================<\/p>\n

GLASWEGIAN GRACE BEFORE DINNER<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>O Lord heap blessings on the soup,
\nHeap blessings on the stovies,
\nHeap blessings on the Papes and Jews,
\nThe Moslems and Jehovies.
\nHeap blessings on all gathered here,
\nOn absent friends and strangers,
\nAnd if you\u2019ve any blessings left,
\nFor G……\u2019s \u00a0sake bless the Rangers.<\/p>\n

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n

BAXTER\u2019S ODE TO A HAGGIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The haggis is a wondrous beast
\nIt neither walks nor waddles,
\nBut frenzied by the mating urge
\nIt cannot fly, but toddles.<\/p>\n

It toddles through the glens and heath,
\nIt toddles through the heather
\nA singin\u2019 o\u2019 it\u2019s mating choon \u2013
\n\u201cAch jings whit awfi weather!\u201d<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Quite clever editing – hope you enjoy it.<\/p>\n

> https:\/\/biggeekdad.com\/2019\/02\/im-gonna-be-dancing\/#.XF4Uo7kUqn4.email<\/a><\/p>\n

==============================================<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Castle Stalker<\/p>\n

=======================================================<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\n

Clach Leathad Meall aBhuiridh from Lochan na h Achlaise.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/11-Sleepy-Maggie-R8x32.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

Sleepy Maggie\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 Alastair Fraser & Muriel Johnstone\u00a0 \u00a0 –\u00a0 Just As It Was 2<\/p>\n

======================================================<\/p>\n

Excuse some of the language but I think you will enjoy.\u00a0 Thanks to Aileen.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/ca.video.search.yahoo.com\/yhs\/search;_ylt=AwrWq7nvpvFhyhcA9hU87olQ;_ylu=c2VjA3NlYXJjaAR2dGlkAw–;_ylc=X1MDMTM1MTIxNjcwMARfcgMyBGFjdG4DY2xrBGNzcmNwdmlkA3N6NS5qekV3TGpLYk9XX2VZZWh2ZlFDUE1qQXdNUUFBQUFDUmc0ZnkEZnIDeWhzLXRycC0wMDEEZnIyA3NhLWdwBGdwcmlkAy51U3FkdzdJVEF1WWtpcDQzTHE5VkEEbl9yc2x0AzYwBG5fc3VnZwMwBG9yaWdpbgNjYS52aWRlby5zZWFyY2gueWFob28uY29tBHBvcwMwBHBxc3RyAwRwcXN0cmwDBHFzdHJsAzM0BHF1ZXJ5A21pY2hhZWwlMjBtY2ludHlyZSUyMHNjb3RzJTIwdmlkZW8EdF9zdG1wAzE2NDMyMjcyNjk-?p=michael+mcintyre+scots+video&ei=UTF-8&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Av%2Cm%3Asa&fr=yhs-trp-001&hsimp=yhs-001&hspart=trp&type=Y167_F163_202037_101521#id=7&vid=fb0342f4b1e0546fddf0e34e51a76263&action=view<\/a><\/p>\n

==============================================================<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\n
\n
Clackmananshire from Menstrie Woods<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

====================================================<\/p>\n

Thought provoking<\/p>\n

A_Genius_Says_Goodbye__Rev_<\/a><\/p>\n

This\u00a0<\/em>is beautiful & well done. This Japanese commercial is incredible. Extremely artistic\u00a0and in 3-D.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch_popup?v=K-Rs6YEZAt8<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Cloch Lighthouse near Gourock<\/p>\n

=======================================================<\/p>\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/07-SNOWDROPS-IN-THE-GLEN-8x32R.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

Snowdrops in the Glen\u00a0 \u00a0 –\u00a0 Ian Muir Sound\u00a0 –\u00a0 Glasgow Branch 90th Anniversary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\n
\n

Coatbridge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
========================================================================<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\n

=======================================================<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

WHY GOD SENDS RAIN TO MEXICO & NOT THE MIDDLE EAST<\/p>\n

\"\" \"\" \"\" \"\"<\/p>\n

\"\" \"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\n

Comrie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Have you had both Jabs?\u00a0 If not why?\u00a0 What are you waiting for?\u00a0 You will not be admitted to Ceilidh Dances unless you have had 2 jabs of the approved vaccines – NEXT CEILIDH DANCE IS ON February 25, 2022<\/strong> which is JUST NEXT month!!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more,
\n<\/strong>and <\/strong>may nothing but happiness come through your door.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Duncan MacKenzie
\n<\/strong>ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The January Ceilidh dance scheduled for this Friday (January 28) has been CANCELLED due to Covid. January Jig\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0David Cunningham & his SCDB\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Silver Collection   Burns in shortbread Biggar Well with the rampant spread of the Omicron variant of Covid what could we do but cancel the January 28 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13968","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13968","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=13968"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14029,"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13968\/revisions\/14029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}