{"id":1458,"date":"2012-10-07T20:48:47","date_gmt":"2012-10-08T00:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=1458"},"modified":"2012-10-31T18:42:35","modified_gmt":"2012-10-31T22:42:35","slug":"newsletter-201213-7","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=1458","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter 2012\/13 #7"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Ceilidh Dance newsletter &#8211; 2012\/13 #7 &#8211; next Ceilidh Dance &#8211;<br \/>\nFriday, October 19, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2-River-rain.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1459\" title=\"2 - River &amp; rain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2-River-rain.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2-River-rain.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2-River-rain-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a>WHERE IS IT?<\/p>\n<p>As I said last week I have been sent a number of nice pictures of Scotland but they are not labelled so I cannot give you the location &#8211; at least so that I could be 100% certain I have it right. So here is your chance to tell me where this is and the same for the pictures that will follow in the future.\u00a0\u00a0 The first week had about 10 replies all the same place &#8211; Gearrannan, near Carloway , Isle of Lewis.\u00a0\u00a0 I will duly label that picture now.\u00a0\u00a0 This week&#8217;s picture may test your skills a bit more.<\/p>\n<p>I trust everyone &#8211; well everyone in Canada at least &#8211; is enjoying Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend.\u00a0\u00a0 Certainly here in the Vancouver area we are being blessed with yet another gorgeous day.\u00a0\u00a0 My sister-in-law has been here visiting us from Scotland and has hardly seen a drop of rain in the last two weeks here and we had very little on our trip to the Maritimes.\u00a0\u00a0 The last rain was in Arisaig, Nova Scotia which is named after the village in Scotland where she has a cottage.\u00a0\u00a0 We had 1 son &amp; his partner, 2 grandsons with girlfriend, room mates etc. for turkey dinner last night.\u00a0\u00a0 There were 11 of us and not much was left but what can you expect when you have 3 18 year old young men plus another 2 14 year olds.\u00a0\u00a0 Tomorrow we are entertaining again but there will be 14 I think so we need to cook another turkey.<\/p>\n<p>The next Ceilidh Dance is in less than just 1 week this coming Friday\u00a0 &#8211; Friday, October 19. I deliberately keep clear of the weekend before Halloween as from past experience many students opt to go to dress up parties and our attendance suffers. Hopefully this move away from the last Friday of the month wont matter and you will all come in droves to the next dance.<\/p>\n<p>A week today, Sunday, October 14, there is the annual White Rock, Fall Scottish Country Dance workshop with the advanced dancers at 9:30 in the morning and beginner\/intermediate dancers at 1 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0 This is a very good workshop for all levels and has a great teacher in Maureen Lyon.\u00a0\u00a0 See the details below and register now.<\/p>\n<p>If anyone has any suggestions or complaints regarding the newsletter please let me know &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org\">ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org <\/a>==============================================================<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><em>We could certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work its way through Congress.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><em>&#8211; Will Rogers<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">&#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><strong><em>NOT SO LONG AGO: Comments made in the year 1955!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>It won&#8217;t be long before young<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0<strong>couples are going to have to hire someone<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>to watch their kids so<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>they can both work.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Naer-Dysart.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1460\" title=\"Naer Dysart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Naer-Dysart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"218\" \/><\/a>Near Dysart<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr size=\"4\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/stick-man-exerciser.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/nwgs3.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1468\" title=\"nwgs3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/nwgs3.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"58\" \/><\/a>There still seem to be quite a lot of people away on vacation etc.\u00a0 Our class is missing a fair number.\u00a0\u00a0 The younger dancers have to come back when kids go to school but I guess the majority have aged so that is not the case any longer.\u00a0 Maybe we should delay the satrt of classes until October?<\/p>\n<p>It has been another simply beautiful week. \u00a0 Temperatures have been in the high teens or even into the low 20&#8217;s so very pleasant indeed. \u00a0 We are still able to eat out on the deck and not feel cold. \u00a0 I had had the sprinkler system shut down for the winter but now we have to get the hose and watering cans out again as the flowers are continuing to bloom but are in dire need of water.<\/p>\n<p>We skipped class on Wednesday and took the ferry (walk ons) to Swartz Bay and caught the bus into Victoria where we have a very nice time.\u00a0\u00a0 We were disappointed to find the Blethering Place at Oak Bay was gone but were pleased to find the bakery\/cafe Octavio&#8217;s across the street where we had a very nice lunch.\u00a0 We went over on the 9 a.m. boat and returned on the 7 p.m. so had a nice long visit to the island which was looking very good and still had many tourists.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country,&#8221;<br \/>\n&#8211;Mayor Marion Barry,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Washington,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DC<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Narrows_of_Raasay3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1461\" title=\"Narrows_of_Raasay3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Narrows_of_Raasay3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Narrows_of_Raasay3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Narrows_of_Raasay3-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>Narrows of Raasay<\/p>\n<p>COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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: #c199ff;\"><em>Oct 14<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><span style=\"background-color: #c199ff;\"><em>White Rock fall workshop with Maureen Lyon in Sullivan Hall, 6303 152<sup>nd<\/sup> Street, Surrey $10<br \/>\nAdvanced class 9:30 a.m. to noon; Intermediate and Beginner dancers 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.<br \/>\nTo register call or e-mail Laurie 604-944-6678 <\/em><a href=\"mailto:ljreel@telus.net\"><span style=\"background-color: #c199ff;\"><em>ljreel@telus.net<\/em><\/span><\/a><em> or Gerda 604-531-4595 gerdab@shaw.ca<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><span style=\"background-color: #94c97a;\"><em>Oct 19<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><span style=\"background-color: #94c97a;\"><em>Ceilidh Dance at the Scottish Cultural Centre \u2014 class at 7 dance 8 \u2014 11 Admission $10 (students $8)<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><span style=\"background-color: #ffadff;\"><em>Oct 20<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><span style=\"background-color: #ffadff;\"><em>Gleneagles Fall Dance, Christ the Redeemer Church, 595 Keith Road (just east of Taylor Way), West Vancouver 7:30 p.m. &#8211; $10 see <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\/\"><span style=\"background-color: #ffadff;\"><em>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/span><\/a><em>\u00a0 for programme<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><span style=\"background-color: #ffd684;\"><em>Oct 20<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><span style=\"background-color: #ffd684;\"><strong><em>Nanaimo\u00a0Fall\u00a0TAC\u00a0 Workshop in <\/em><\/strong><em>Pleasant Valley Community Centre, Duomont Road, Nanaimo at 10:30 am<br \/>\nTeacher: Evelyn Nixon<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><em>This workshop is a must for all teachers and prospective teachers.\u00a0 Evelyn Nixon, the teacher for the day, invites you to e-mail her with anything you would like her to address in the workshop.<br \/>\nWe take the 8:30am ferry from Horseshoe Bay and we will be met<\/em><strong> <\/strong><em>at the ferry and taken to the hall.<br \/>\nWould you please let Jean Wagstaff \u2014 <\/em><a href=\"mailto:jeedwag@yahoo.ca\"><span style=\"background-color: #ffd684;\"><em>jeedwag@yahoo.ca<\/em><\/span><\/a><em> \u00a0&#8211; know if you intend going and I will notify June McFadden the coordinator of the workshop of the number to be picked up from the ferry.\u00a0 Bring a packed<\/em><strong> <\/strong>lunch&#8230;.and don&#8217;t forget your shoes and notebook.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><em>Oct 26 &#8211; 27<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><em>Bellingham workshop and ball with teachers Mary Murray and David Newitt \u2014 live music for classes and the ball which will be held at the fabulous Majestic Ballroom \u2014 info at <\/em><a href=\"mailto:andersonmary41@comcast.net\"><em>andersonmary41@comcast.net<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><br \/>\nOur website for details on the weekend is:\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellinghamscd.org\/\">www.bellinghamscd.org<\/a><br \/>\nWe encourage historic dress and vintage costumes \u2014 or simply adorn your formal ball attire with a mask for the Grand March!\u00a0 Imagine the merriment!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><em>Oct 28<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><em>Bairns Ball hosted by the Stave Falls Dancers in Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, 12414 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows from 2 \u2014 4:30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0 Everyone welcome, refreshments will be served, come and encourage the children and have a fun afternoon to boot!!\u00a0\u00a0 Adults $7; non dancing children $3 while all children registered in a Scottish Country Dance class are FREE.\u00a0\u00a0 Information 604-462-9935<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><em>Nov 2 \u2014 4<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><em>San Francisco Branch Asilomar Workshop<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><em>Nov 10<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><em>Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra Ceilidh in Highland\u2019s United Church. 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.\u00a0\u00a0 Doors open at 7 p.m. and concert starts at 7:30 p.m.\u00a0 Vancouver Branch Demonstration Team, Audience participation in Ceilidh Dancing plus lots more.\u00a0 This is always a very popular event so get tickets- $15 \u2014 early from church 604-980-6071 or from VFO members or, if any left, at the door.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverfiddleorchestra.ca\/\">www.vancouverfiddleorchestra.ca<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><em>Nov 10<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><em>Bellingham monthly dance<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"85\"><em>Nov 12<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"676\"><em>Lady Aberdeen Tea Dance \u2014 1:30 \u00a0p.m. in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver admission at the door $10 \u2014 hosted by the Glenayre Club \u2014 a small item to add to the food table would be appreciated see <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\/\"><em>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/a><em> for programme<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #c97ae4;\"><strong title=\"check this out\">Also note that there is a Step Dance Workshop<\/strong> <strong>taught by Ron Wallace on October 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Northminster Presbyterian Church, 7706 &#8211; 25th Avenue, NW Seattle. For info contact Barbara at <a href=\"mailto:b_campbell@dccnet.com\"><span style=\"background-color: #c97ae4;\">b_campbell@dccnet.com<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seattle Branch<\/strong> announces the start of their Challenge Class which are held on the 2nd Friday each month (next one on October 12) in the upper building, Room 7, Phinney Neighbourhood Association, 4532 Phinney Avenue, North Seattle at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>See website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/\">www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> for a more complete list.<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"3\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Kilrenny.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1462\" title=\"Near Kilrenny\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Kilrenny.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Kilrenny.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Kilrenny-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>Near Kilrenny<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"4\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<p>AMAZING, SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES:<\/p>\n<p>Avoid Cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold the vegetable while you chop.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/octopusdance.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1469\" title=\"octopusdance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/octopusdance.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/octopusdance.gif 130w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/octopusdance-100x100.gif 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/ladybugmove.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =<\/p>\n<p><em>Dear Tech Support,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend to Husband and noticed a distinct slowdown in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewellery applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> In addition, Husband uninstalled many other valuable programmes, such as Romance and Personal Attention and then installed undesirable programs such as Rugby, Football, Sailing and Continuous TV. Conversation no longer runs, and Housecleaning simply crashes the system. I&#8217;ve tried running Nagging to fix these problems, but to no avail.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> What can I do?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Signed, Desperate<\/em><br \/>\n<em> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Dear Desperate,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> First keep in mind, Boyfriend is an Entertainment Package, while Husband is an Operating System. Please enter the command: &#8216;https: I Thought You Loved Me.html&#8217; and try to download Tears. <\/em><br \/>\n<em> Don&#8217;t forget to install the Guilt update. If that application works as designed, Husband should then automatically run the applications Jewellery and Flowers, but remember &#8211; overuse of the above application can cause Husband to default to Grumpy Silence, Garden Shed or Beer. Beer is a very bad program that will download the Snoring Loudly Beta.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Whatever you do, DO NOT install Mother-in-law (it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources). Also, do not attempt to reinstall the Boyfriend program. These are unsupported applications and will crash Husband.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> In summary, Husband is a great system, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. It also tends to work better running one task at a time. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend Food and Hot Lingerie.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Good Luck,<\/em><br \/>\n<em> Tech Support<\/em><\/p>\n<p>= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Kinlochmoidart.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1463\" title=\"Near Kinlochmoidart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Kinlochmoidart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Kinlochmoidart.jpg 976w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Kinlochmoidart-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/a>Near Kinlochmoidart<\/p>\n<p><strong>The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, October 19, 2012 &#8211; that is <span style=\"background-color: #ff0033;\">NOT<\/span> the last Friday of the month<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<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\/10\/Near-Loch-Duich-A87.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1464\" title=\"Near Loch Duich A87\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Loch-Duich-A87.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Loch-Duich-A87.jpg 353w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Loch-Duich-A87-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/a>Near Loch Duich<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0\u00a0 NOTE: That Andy said in this week&#8217;s programme he was going to retire IF he did not receive at least 20 requests before his next programme.\u00a0\u00a0 Now is your chance to get a Scottish tune, song, recitation played.<\/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\/10\/Near-Strichen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1465\" title=\"Near Strichen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Strichen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Strichen.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Near-Strichen-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>Near Strichen<\/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;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/sheepshakinghead.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/pencildance.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1470\" title=\"pencildance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/pencildance.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/pencildance.gif 150w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/pencildance-100x100.gif 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/laughing-mouse.bmp\"><br \/>\n<\/a>\u00a0It 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 have just started up again. <\/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>GIVE IT A GO!<\/p>\n<p>Go to either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rscdsvancouver.org\">www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\">www,vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> for a list of class locations and times.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/pigdance3.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1472\" title=\"pigdance3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/pigdance3.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"65\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/laughing.bmp\"><br \/>\n<\/a>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 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane-colour-houses.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1473\" title=\"plane colour houses\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane-colour-houses.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane-colour-houses.gif 640w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane-colour-houses-300x46.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/LOL.bmp\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Riddles (answer next week)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last week:<\/p>\n<p>Ripped from my mother&#8217;s womb,<br \/>\nBeaten and burned,<br \/>\nI become a blood thirsty killer.<br \/>\nWhat am I?<\/p>\n<p>Answer: iron ore<\/p>\n<p>This week:<\/p>\n<p>I know a word of letters three. Add two, and fewer there will be<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>===========================================================<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cat_runs.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Train-Caboose.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/manlook.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane-jet.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1474\" title=\"plane jet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane-jet.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"587\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane-jet.gif 587w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane-jet-300x109.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0For 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>The next <strong>regular<\/strong> monthly <strong>Ceilidh Dance<\/strong><strong> will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012 <\/strong>in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73<sup>rd<\/sup> &amp; Hudson which is between Oak &amp; Granville), Vancouver, 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 way to work off all the Thanksgiving Dinners! It really is good exercise as the ladies from Children&#8217;s Hospital found out last Friday. They thought it was way better than Yoga and said they will tell all their colleagues at the hospital to come to the next dance AND to bring their other friends, spouses, partners, etc. 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 <span style=\"background-color: #99ff66;\">get them to &#8220;subscribe&#8221; to the newsletter<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane-jumbo-747.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1475\" title=\"plane jumbo 747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane-jumbo-747.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"77\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Lilscot1.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/unicorn.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a>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>October 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: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane1.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1476\" title=\"plane1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"38\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane1.gif 396w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/plane1-300x28.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/kicksheep.gif\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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=\"mailto:ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org\">ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><em>The local news station was interviewing an 80-year-old lady because she had just gotten married for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband&#8217;s occupation. &#8220;He&#8217;s a funeral director,&#8221; she answered. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u00a0&#8220;Interesting,&#8221; the newsman thought. \u00a0\u00a0He then asked her if \u00a0she wouldn&#8217;t mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few \u00a0moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> After a short time a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when she was in her early 20&#8217;s, \u00a0then a circus ringmaster when in her 40&#8217;s, and a preacher when in her 60&#8217;s, and now in her 80&#8217;s, a funeral director. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> She smiled and explained, &#8220;I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><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\/10\/Neilston_view.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1466\" title=\"Neilston_view\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Neilston_view.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Neilston_view.png 401w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Neilston_view-300x179.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a>Neilston<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><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><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>376<\/em><\/strong><em> subscribers (up 3!) 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><em>Thanks hope to see you at class 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\/10\/nethy_bridge.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1467\" title=\"nethy_bridge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/nethy_bridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/nethy_bridge.jpg 407w, https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/nethy_bridge-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/a>Nethy Bridge<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duncan <a href=\"mailto:ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org\">ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ceilidh Dance newsletter &#8211; 2012\/13 #7 &#8211; next Ceilidh Dance &#8211; Friday, October 19, 2012 WHERE IS IT? 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