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General Category => Games & Festivals => Topic started by: Thomas Thompson on May 10, 2008, 08:37:52 AM
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For the first time in nearly 400 years Clan Thom(p)son Answered the signal fire calling all clans at the 10th annual Triad Highland Games, May 2nd 2008 at Greensboro, NC. For me it was a moment that sent a thrill and catch in my voice. On that night, I was taking part in a history that goes back to 16th century when signal fires were lighted on the watch towers as a call to arms for defense of the homeland against invaders. All, but one, of the clan representatives went out of their way to welcome Clan Thompson into their midst. It was a good games and we had a grand time. We added several names to our roll of petitioners to Lyon Court supporting re-establishing our clan. I was quite pleased when the President of Clan Campbell signed our petition.
The next big event for Clan Thom(p)son will be the Glasgow Highland Games, Glasgow KY. The games will start the on May29th with evening entertainment. and continue through Sun, June 1st. Clan Thompson Society will be conducting our first ever General Membership Meeting (AGM) Saturday night in the Baron River Campgrounds. Following the meeting we will have a feast prepared by our ladies, and perhaps even entertainment by Richard Todd on his new bagpipes. Just kidding. Several members are planning on attending; I hope to see you there! Tom
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Babs and I took a great trip to three Highland Games last month. The first was" Loch Norman" always a first class venue. Friday night 'The Calling of the Clans" was an awe inspiring event!!!
Saturday and Sunday:The games seemed to be down a little bit from last year, but it was still an excellent event! The "Donnachaidh Clan" (Bab's clan) took me in and allowed me to take part in the "Parade of Tartan's", since I wouldn't march with the Mactavish's. The Donnachaidh's put together large contingent, about 10 or 12 people. The Mactavish's had 5,( 2 men, 2 women and 2 children ). So, I felt that we were right to separate from them. If you remember last year we had 8 adults!
All and all Babs and I had a great time.
Since gas is so expensive we decided it would be best to stay in the area, since we were going to meet Tom & Mary in Greensboro in two weeks, so we thought we would take in the "sumter Games" in Sumter, S.C.. It was a small game (one day) maybe 7 or 8 clan tents.They featured a singer Ed Miller, a really great entertainer. We don't usually buy CD's form these guys but we bought one of his.
We met a heavy athlete, he was wearing a Mactavish kilt. He was upset at them for not sponsoring him at the games. I think that says alot about Clan Mactavish.
Anyway, on to Greensboro and "The Triad Games".
My grandson only lives an hour form Greensboro so it was a great chance for us to get together, and for him to see his first scottish highland games.
Tom & Mary got there on Friday afternoon so of course we went to "The Calling of the Clans" where Tom was a hit with his "Hide your women and cattle The Thompson's are there" speech.
Saturday, The five of us manned the tent. Although it was only a one day game it was very well organized. We took part in "The Parade of Tartans", A Salute to Veterans, which Tom, Mary, and I marched in and there was the" Border Reiver Challenge" that I entered. Bows and arrows, sword play ax and knife throwing and Jousting (on a wheel barrow). It was great fun but I really need practice!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are looking forward to the next games in Glasgow. Bye for now. Fred and Babs.
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LOCK UP YOUR WOMEN - THE "THOMS" ARE HAVING THEIR FIRST AGM~!!!
Glasgow, KY games the end of May and 1st weekend of June will be the site of the first annual Clan Thom(p)son Society AGM. Plan to attend on Saturday night - you can stop by the clan tent during the day to get the specifics --- low key and casual from what I understand. GOOD LUCK and hope you have a good crowd!
Make your plans and support your clan!
F.M.
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IF THEYRE LOCKING UP THE WOMEN IM CERTAINLY NOT COMING OVER!
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First, we couldn't get to the Triad games but are very excited about the reception y'all received from the other clans.
Second, we are really looking forward to the Glasgow weekend.
And lastly, there's no way some of us will be locked up if Stevie is around... we do like men in kilts! right ladies?
Have a great Monday!
Paula
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Kilts are considered sort of like uniforms, right? And we ALL know about men in uniform.........they're all handsome devils!
Planning the food for the get-together Saturday night at Glasgow.....Pam and I are making barbecue (sloppy joes) and will have hot dogs for kids who may not want sloppy joes.....chips, drinks, desserts and salad. You will be hearing more about this as we get closer and figure out that we need HELP!
This is exciting ...... a first, for sure!
Mary
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Will we be represented at grandfather mountain?
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Hello Steve
You asked yesterday if we will be represented at Grandfather Mountain?
The short answer is no. We (I) have never been to their games and have heard horror stories about how difficult it is to attend.
I suspect that it might be a great games and would seriously consider going next year. We received a very nice invatition from the Chair of the Savanna SC games and I think I would like to try that also next year.
I am getting forgetful - old age - Did I say that we received a very nice thank you note from the Chair. of The Glasgow Ky games and they asked us to attend again next year. First time we have ever received a thank you note from a game/event Chair.
Steve if you go to Grandfather will you give us a report on what teh other clans think about attending, ease of setting up, acess, transportation etc.
We will have a good representation at the Estas Park games in CO this year.
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Hello!... Hello!... Anybody out there?
Seems like it's been days since anyone posted anything. I know it's summertime and lots of folks are on vacation (including me), but please take a minute and let us know you're here.
I have three of my grandsons with me for a few more days before I have to take them back to Maine. Dottie and I took them to the 6th Annual Blackstone Valley Celtic Festival yesterday and they had a good time although it was a long day, especially for the youngest one. The festival is more Irish than Scots in nature although it did have one pipe band and featured a group called Poor Angus among the musical talent for the day and they had a Men in Kilts contest that I'll have to enter if I ever get my kilt. The festival was held at Indian Ranch on beautiful Lake Chargogagogmanchaugagogchabunagungamaug aka Webster Lake. It's an old Indian word meaning 'you fish on your side, I'll fish on my side, and no one will fish in the middle' so I'm told. I'm also told it's a requirement for local scouts to learn how to pronounce it.
Next month I'm hoping to take the another trip to Maine to attend the Maine Highland Games to be held August 16th in Brunswick, ME. It should be lots of fun. Clan Murray is the Honored Clan this year and the entertainment will feature the world renowned Scottish band the Tannahill Weavers.
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Hi Stu -
We're still here too......I've been waiting for some 'excelsior' posts to show up too, but guess we're in the summer doldrums.
We've been working on the latest letter to Lord Lyon and more research for it...sent it off, so maybe we'll have some breathing room for awhile.
I'm doing some research on lodging for the Gathering - do you still plan to go? Will it be the 2 of you or more? Let me know and I'll see what I can find to pass along......
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Mary,
As I understand it, we can't make reservations via internet til mid August. But I think email might get a response. I'm looking too.
Paula
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Hi Paula -
How many in your family are planning on going? Maybe I have some places you might be interested in.....
Mary
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Mary,
If we can manage the funds it will be just Dottie and I making the trip it is awfully expensive from what I've seen so far. If you have anything to share on what you've found so far please do. You might want to consider a flight to Glasgow then go to Edinburgh by rail. Iceland Air currently has a fairly reasonable price on a flight from Boston to Glasgow. It would be nice if we could get a group rate somehow for at least the lodging portion. I'm still looking anyways.
Stu
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Mary, if it passes the funds part, there will be 4 of us. Jim, Michelle, Kristy and myself. (Looking at 2 rooms or family apartments)
Paula
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Hi,
Right now things look good for barbara and I for the Gathering in Scotland.
If the group lodging thing works or loding info, we will need 2 rooms as there
will be three us.
Tom and Barbara
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WELL ITS A YEAR AWAY NEXT WEEK.......AND BY COINCIDENCE; NEXT WEEK I'LL BE SPENDING 3 NIGHTS IN A LOCATION 35 MINUTES SOUTH OF HOLYROOD IN A GOLFING HOTEL-THE VERNON-IN A SIZABLE FAMILY EN SUITE ROOM, WITH BREAKFASTS TO DIE FOR INCLUDED , THATS MYSELF/MO AND ALEX=TOTAL COST 250 DOLLARS. THERE ARE BARGAINS OUT THERE IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOOK.....ITS ALSO VERY CONVENIENT FOR THE KELSO ROAD.
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AND........if they aren't holding the Gathering 2009 at the same time like they will be NEXT July!!! Prices are definitely higher for July 2009 from what I see!
I'll contact those who have posted off-forum with pricing info I've found....Tom and Barbara - some of the places offer a family bedroom with a double bed and a single along with another double bedroom for another couple. Would that work for you???
I'm gone for the rest of the afternoon....and I think we will be leaving toward the end of the week for about 2 weeks, so i may not be able to get 'good stuff' to you all for awhile, but I'll do my best!
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Damn you people and having money. I want to go
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I think we need 2 rooms as barbara's sister is planning on coming too.
I'll talk to them and see what they say.
thanks
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Well, Tom and I are looking at staying outside of Edinburgh .......maybe Kelso or Melrose. I know it's a bit of a trip, but we could afford to go to the pubs there and eat out....and once the Gathering is over, it's more in the area where we want to check out the Ridding Thomesonis. Where do you want to stay? Right in Edinburgh our outside of it?
It looks like lodging with a 2 bedroom is going to be about $450 per couple for a week. There are some less expensive and there are LOTS more expensive. These would have washer/dryer, linens provided, full kitchen and rooms w/double or 2 twin beds. Lots of them have sofa beds in the living room area.
Stu and Paula - would you consider sharing a place for 6 people?
Tom and Barbara? I might be able to find you something...but how close in to Edinburgh do you want? Would Barbara's sister be willing to take the sofa bed?
We are planning on arriving on the 23rd for a week. We plan another week in Ireland/England before we go to Scotland. If we're going to pay outrageous air prices, we may as well go whole hog! DO NOT PLAN TO STAY A WEEK PAST the Gathering week - on 1 August, the prices for all lodging SKYROCKETS for the high season. So, go early if you want to do more touring!
Send me an email and let me know whether you want individual places or want to share and where you might like to be (town).
Mary
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Also -
We're going to be gone and mostly offline for a couple of weeks with some family business.
POST and keep the forum alive while we're gone. I will pick up emails from our daughter's periodically.
Remember, lodgings are getting snapped up rapidly, so let me know if you want to share a place or have your very own.
The smaller lodgings (2-4 people) are usually more expensive per couple..................by the way.
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To Graham
"you people with money"
I am quite sure nobody makes less money than I make. I retired in 1979 and SS doesn't keep up with inflation.
I am saving what I can (even with our Congress keeping Gas high) and will get a loan for the remainder.
Tom
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Oh bummer. Well we'll be poor together.
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IM SURE THAT THOSE OF US WHO CAN ATTEND THE GATHERING;WILL. ITS A SCALE OF REGARD AND IMPORTANCE. I CAN'T STRESS HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO BE THERE, I CAN TELL YOU THAT IT WILL BE LIKE THE RIPPLES ON A POND THAT WILL VIBRATE THROUGH THE COMING GENERATIONS.THIS IS YOUR GOD GIVEN CHANCE TO ESTABLISH WHO YOU ARE ,WHERE YOU COME FROM AND WHAT YOU WANT FOR YOUR GRANDCHILDREN'S GRANDCHILDREN.IM SURE YOU'LL DO THIS ONLY ONCE IN YOUR LIVES AND YOU'LL NEVER FORGET IT.YOU'LL SIT YOUR GRANDCHILD ON YOUR KNEE AND TELL THEM OF THE MOTHER COUNTRY AND WHAT IT FELT LIKE TO STEP WHERE YOUR ANCESTORS STEPPED, TO DANCE AT A CEILIDH, KWOFF WHISKEY IN BARS WITH PEAT FIRES....YOU'LL HAVE PHOTIES TO SHOW THEM AND MAYBE FILMS.I HAVE A HANDSHAKE FOR EVERY MALE WHO COMES HOME - AND A HUG AND FEEL UP MY KILT FOR EVERY FEMALE...........
ITS EASY FOR ME I KNOW; I LIVE HERE.BUT IVE HAD THINGS OF IMPORTANCE TO ME IN MY LIFE THAT I ATTAINED COME WHAT MAY. IWANTED TO GO TO UNIVERSITY BUT DIDNT WANT LIFELONG DEBTS- I WORKED EVERY NIGHT AND EARLY MORNING. I DELIVERED BREAD. THREW PEOPLE OUT OF NIGHTCLUBS/WASHED PLATES IN RESTAURANTS.ANYTHING.(WASTE OF TIME I STILL ENDED UP IN ARMY!)
NO ONE WILL THINK ANY LESS OF YOU IF YOU DONT COME AND YOU CAN SEE THE PHOTIES WHEN ITS OVER. THIS IS A CLAN THING AND WE ALL BENIFIT- EVEN ME, THE OUTSIDER.
THE ROYALS ARE ATTENDING, LYON IS ATTENDING. THEY CANNOT DENY THE THOMS IF THEYRE STARING THEM IN THE FACE. IF YOU REALLY CANT COME- DO WHAT YOU CAN FOR THOSE THAT CAN..EVEN IF ITS JUST ENCOURAGEMENT.
IM CURRENTLY DOING MY BEST FOR THEM AND WILL EVEN CONTINUE MY EFFORTS WHEN THEYVE ARRIVED!
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Hi Tom and Mary,
Barbara, myself and her sister wouldn't mind sharing a room with
a couch and a bed for 2.
We would like to as close to Edinburgh as possible because of transportation consideration. I think we want to spend a few days
in Ireland before the Gathering. Just have to see costs involved.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Best Wishes,
Tom /Barbara
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Hi all
Still stuck in VA - probably at least another week or so. Tom and all - I will contact you about more lodging info when I get back. I'm bootlegging on a neighbor's network signal and it's so weak and I lose it often. So, can't do any more research on the idea from here, but will hit it again when we get home. I think it will all work out fine = we have some possibilities already found. Will contact and suggest arrangements offline with those indicating they want to attend when we get home.
Hotter than hell here and high humidity. UGH. Supposed to get some storms through this afternoon - hope it cools things off. If nothing else, at least water the lawn!
Keep posting _ I will get online when I can>>>>>>>
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WELL GANG IM STILL IN THE BORDERS....YESTERDAY I MET 2 AMOUROUS WOMEN(I WONT BRING DOWN THE FORUMS TONE BY SAYING WHAT THEY OFFERED TO DO!) FROM CORPUS CRISTIE(IS THAT TEXAS?)IN GRETNA GREEN WHO WERE ON THEIR WAY TO THE ISLE OF SKYE. MANY MANY AMERICANS IN EDINBURGH, HARD TO GET PAST IN UNIFORM....
GOT A FEW MORE IDEAS FOR BILLETS IF YOUR READING THIS TOM/MARY.......EVERYONE; KEEP SMILING AND THIS FORUM BUZZING ; YOURE REALLY P***ING SOME PEOPLE OFF!
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Hi all!
It must be summertime and everyone is in the doldrums with all the heat and humidity. I'm still looking at possibilities for the Gathering but I'd prefer to be in the city since I don't drive on the wrong side of the road but I'll try to be flexible since this will probably be the only time I get to Scotland.
AerLingus flies to Glasgow and offers group rates for as few as six people and it seems to be cheaper to fly to Glasgow and take the train to Edinburgh than it would be to fly into Edinburgh.
Stu
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HI STIRLING; IM HERE TO HELP........I THINK IVE COVERED ALL BUDGETS FROMHIGH GRADE BACKPACKERS HOSTELS ($20 PER NIGHT WITHBREAKFAST)TO CAMPUS ROOMS AND SELF CATERING APARTMENTS. YOU GUYS NEED TO LIAISE TOGETHER; THERE ARE DRIVERS WHO CAN DO THE 'WRONG SIDE'
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G'day all,
One for Stu. Americans might drive on the right side of the road but countries of the Commonwealth drive on the correct side of the road.!!!
If I can adjust and survive driving across the U.S. then I'm sure you'll be fine in Old Blighty.
Ern of Oz
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Ern... Thanks a bunch! How are things in the land down under? I was there in 1968 on R & R from 'Nam. Stayed in a little hotel in the Paddington section of Sydney. It was in Nov and the weather wasn't to bad most of the time. I did the tourist stuff... cruise on Sydney harbor... bus trip to Kuringai Chase... local bars... etc. etc. I remember all the bartenders in Sydney seemed to be from New York City! Anyway, I had a great time and always hoped I might get back some day but it hasn't happened yet.
Stu
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Stu...I remember those times quite well. I spent my R&R in Hong Kong about the same time you were in my home town of Sydney. The Paddington area was an old stomping ground in my youth befor enlisting. Can be a fun place.
Things have changed somewhat and I now live in the sub-tropics just outside of Brisbane which is approx. 600 miles north of Sydney. At present it is mid winter and 16C degrees max. and the nights about 6C deg. which to us is freezing. Can't wait till it's over.
Hope your memories of your visit down-under are all good.
Ern
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Ern,
I thought I remembered them well also but then again... I looked at a map of Sydney and what they called Paddington seemed to be to far from the water. I recall the hotel being close to the water and I can remember walking past HMAS Rushcutters and thinking how odd it was that shore stations were named the same as ships. I must be getting old! I know we had Aussie troops in 'Nam... were you among those fine lads? If so when and where? I was stationed in Chu Lai from Nov 67 to Aug 69 with VMA(aw)533 as part of MAG 12, 1st MAW as an aircraft electrician on A6A Intruders. I had a great time on my R&R in Sydney with nearly all good memories... except one. I went walkabout one day exploring the city and when I got hungry I thought I'd get a burger for lunch... turns out they mix a little cattle feed in with the burger down under... not to my liking.
Stu
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Stu,
Your memory seems to be working fine from your recollections of old Paddo and it's surrounds.
Like most things in Australia we follow British traditions, and in this case, the Royal Navy tradition of naming Naval Shore Establishments as ships.
During the Viet Nam conflict approx. 50,000 Australian servicemen and women served in support of the U.S.
My small contribution was 1968-69 as a Company Medic with Delta Coy, Ist Bn Royal Australian Regiment. We operated out of Nui Dat to places such as the Ho Chi Minh Trail, Long Binh etc. etc.
and took a major role in the 68 Tet Offensive.
I guess your taste buds must have been out of whack from too many ration packs as the beef used in Aussie hamburgers in the 60's was pure beef not Big Mac cardboard. Either that or they saw you coming and gave you sausage mince , now that had saw dust in it.
Ern
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Ern,
In case no one ever said it... Welcome home bro... and thank you for your service!
I remember that burger very clearly... it definitely had green stuff in it... about the color, consistency, and flavor of the parsley flakes we use for garnish over here. Could have been alfalfa maybe... yum, yum, yu..cchhhh!
Stu
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THIS IS A FITTING PLACE FOR ME TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE,RESPECTS AND ADMIRATION TO THOSE THAT SERVED IN VIETNAM. IVE SERVED IN OTHER THEATRES OF CONFLICT AND HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO EMPATHISE WITH YOU. YOUR COUNTRIES OWE YOU A HUGE DEBT OF RECOGNITION.HEADS UP.
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To those who served in Nam.
Hello Brothers!
I also served in Vietnam--- 1966 to 1969
I was also in Chu Lai with Force Logistics Group-Bravo 3rd MAF
Sterling of MAG-12, I was down towards the south end of the base
about halfway between the PX and the Navy sand ramp.
My jobs there consisted of Communication Center Supervisor, Assit NCOIC/
Civil Affairs-Industrial Relations, Squad leader on the reactionary platoon.
Alot of interesting times.
Hope to meet you guys someday soon
Best Wishes
Tom
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A heart felt THANK YOU to all you Viet Nam Vets and all the Vets from other conflicts and wars. We don't show you guys enough appreciation, please know your sacrifice is appreciated deeply.
Barbara
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I'm taking a couple of days off... heading north to Brunswick, ME for the Highland Games. I'll put in a report when I get back!
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OK, I tried to send this earlier but i lost the post, so we're trying it again
On sept 4-7, representatives of Clan Thompson will be attending the THE LONGS PEAK SCOTTISH/IRISH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL along the banks of the mighty Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Colorado. (http://scotfest.com/ ) During the 3 days of the festival their expecting something like 80,000 visitors. I hope their ready for us!
Check out all the clans that will be there-->The following clans are expected to be on the field: Anderson, Armstrong, Baird, Blair, Bruce, Buchanan, Cameron, Campbell, Chisholm, Cian, Cochrane,Colquhoun, Cumming, Cunningham, Davidson, Donald, Donnachaidh/Robertson, Douglas, Dowling/Dunn, Dunlop/Dunlap, Elliot, Ferguson, Forbes, Graham, Grant, Gregor, Gaelic Society of America, Gregor, Gunn, Hay, Henderson, Hunter, Innes, Johnston/e, Kennedy, Lindsay, Lockhart, Logan, MacCullum/Malcolm, MacDougal/MacDowell, MacDuff, Macduff Ass. of NA, MacFarlane, MacFie, MacInnes, MacIntyre, MacKay, MacKenzie, Mackintosh, MacLaren, MacLean, MacLellan, MacLeod/Wishart, MacNab, MacNeil, MacRae, Mac Tavish, Maxwell, Moffat, Montgomery, Morrison, Muirhead, Murray, Pollock, Ross, Rutherford, Scott, Scottish American Military Society, Stewart, Thompson, Turnball, Urquhart, Wallace, Colorado Welch Society, Young.
Tom, Harold, Patsy and I will be manning the table, dispensing truth & wisdom to all that require education. Estes Park Is at 8500-9000 feet elevation so you can never tell what the weather will be like. This past weekend it snowed above 10,00 feet. And the elk might be in rutt, and they do come into town, so I hope they stay away from our side of the tent.
When Tom & I first spoke about the clan making an appearance, it looked for a time that it might just be me. I didn't have a problem with that but i didn't like the idea of being the only one marching under the Thompson banner, so i invited the members of my motorcycle club (Veterans of Vietnam M/C to join me/us. So their should be about a dozen "Thompson's for a day" marching with us in their motorcycle leathers--but since we're a border clan, they should fit right in (they wanted to ride their bikes, but that just ain't happening)
My kilt should be arriving any day, and I have all the other accoutrements, including a basket-hilted sword. I just have to find a big blue ribbon to hang from the kilt. I'll be "styling in plaid" MACTAVISH-- the bottom of the kilt comes just to the top of the knees??? (i got killer knees).
Oh, like last year one of the bands that will be playing is Albannach. And just like last year, I-will-not collect any sweat from "Jamesie." I have my standards. That does do weird things to the women though, I better wear my kilt to the concert.
Anyway, I'm very excited about the games (they'll have jousting!) AND i'LL BE RECRUITING MY BRAINS OUT. It's time we expand our membership out here in the west.
My best regards
Booner
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Well I'm back! We had a great time at the 30th Annual Maine Higland Games held at Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick, ME on Saturday. Dottie and I took our oldest grandson and one of his friends along it was their first games and they had a wonderful time watching the athletics and listening to Prydein playing cuts from their latest CD "Loud Pipes Save Lives!". The featured entertainers were the Tannahill Weavers direct from Scotland and one of the finest traditional bands in the world. In addition to the athletics there was dance and band competitions, sheep dog demonstrations, historic Scots reenactors, loads of vendors and of course the Clan Tents. Clan Murray was the Honored Clan for this years festivities but there were many others to keep them company. Dottie and I had gone to the NH games last year which is the largest in New England and took place over three days but even though this was a one day affair we both liked the Maine games better. The weather was beautiful and the way everything was laid out didn't leave you exhausted trying to get from one event/display to another. Looking forward to next year already. Meanwhile there are more games coming up this year but don't know how many I'll be able to get to since it gets expensive with the travelling. This weekend there are games in Quechee, VT and next month is the NH games at Loon Mountain. In October there are two games in Connecticut, one on the 4th in Goshen and the other on the 12th in Scotland. I'm going to try to go to the Scotland games since that's only about an hour away. Someday maybe I can get a tent and represent the Clan Thompson Society at some of these New England games and give some competition to those other guys who are well represented up this way. In fact I've heard they are to be the Honored Clan at the New Hampshire games this year so I think I'll skip that one.
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IM SO PROUD OF YOU BOONER -AND Y'ALL. THE MORE YOU GROW THE MORE THEY DIMINISH! KEEP THOSE KNEES SHOWING; REMEMBER, ONLY WOMEN WEAR KILTS PAST THAT.
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Hey Booner,
I used to live in Lafayette, CO.
Been to Estes Park a number of times.
My girlfriend and I plus some of my family will be there this year.
Hopefuly about 5 0r 6 of us. Should swell the ranks some.
See Ya in Sept.
Best Wishes
Tom and Barbara
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Stu, thanks for the report on the Main Highland Games. Wish we all could have been there with you. I also think it would be great if you could have a tent and represent the Thompsons in the New England States too. Wouldn't that be grand!
Barbara
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Dan, I'll bet you'll look bonnie in your Kilt, almost as good as Jamesie. ;D Oh please, please capture some of Jamesie's sweat in a vial for me to wear as a necklace, close to my heart.... :-* Jamesie would gladly give it up if you told him who it was for. ;D I missed Albannach at Glasgow this year, they did a charity affair in Scotland at that time, made me proud of them. :D
What an impression you and your motorcycle friends will make, dang, wish John and I could be there. I'm so glad that Tom, Harold and Patsy are going to be there to help you. I've no doubt you can handle it by yourself with no problems but it's nice to have some help the first time.
Tom and Barbara I'm so proud you and some of your family are going too. We are going to be so well represented at Estes Park and the weather should be perfect during the day! Since we lived in Colorado for 10 years I advise you all take a jacket for the nights, for they will be cold if it's still like it was when we lived there.
Barbara take lots of pictures so those of us who can't be there can share in your fun and excitement.
Barbara
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I 've been having the harderst time trying to post lately--i think someone(s) steeling my wireless.
Tommy, We'll be looking forward to you & yours at the games.
The clans are located in two BIG rectangle tents. We're in the end of one of the rectangle, between Clan Innes & Kennedy. But be carefull, the "other" clan is located about 1/2 way down the side of the same tent we're in. (that should be interesting).
I guess theres 3 parades. One Sat morning at 8:30 down mainstreet in Estes Park, and then at 11:30 on sat & sunday we're parading again on site on the festival grounds. So we'll be getting our exercise.
Barb, my dear cousin who I love like a sister, you want me to collect body fluid from your Jamesie? OMG! I don't think thats legal. I'd rather collect pee from an elk! (In the info I received about the rally, they do warn us about the elk as they roam around town)
I'll see what I can do for you, how about some of his hair instead?
I got my kilt y'day and I had to put it on, of course. Then I had to put all the other stuff on to see what I looked like. I admit that it felt a little weird at first, like I was wearing a cheerleading skirt. But after a few minutes i began to think "hey, this is kinda comfortable" It's pleated in the back but flat in the front, and I didn't know if thats right or not, so I called Mary on my cell phone. I don't get very good reception in my house so I went out on the front patio to make the call. Sure enough, some of my neighbors were walking their dogs and they started to hoot at me. They told me I looked, "rather dashing."
I'm never taking it off.
All I need now is to find a blue ribbon.
Regards,
Booner in plaid
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booner has evolved- or re-evolved- good for you big yin.
it seems you guys are now well established and functioning as a clan pre recognition. im proud of you.i hope ive had some input and effect on the formation. keep the momentum going.
..............gonna keep an eye on you; dearg dhurachd ,
stibhain macthamhais ngardbeag
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Ah bet ye look sae verra bonnie Lad in yer new Kilt. :D Ah bet ye neighbors are fair taken wi’ ye in yer new finery. They'd hae tae be eejits not tae be. ;D
OK, if you won't get me some of Jamesie's sweat, some of his silky long hair would do or better yet a picture of Jamesie and you together! Twa braw Scotsmen!!! ;D
Pictures Dan, we want pictures! Of everything! Wish John and I were going to be there. Maybe next year when he's retired. I'd like to feel that "Rocky Mountain High" again.
MacTavish, did I spell 'verra' right? Couldn't remember if it was one or twa r's. :D
Barbara (cousin to Booner, the braw Scotsman) ;D
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ok, plenty of pictures!
And MACTAVISH, "i hope ive had some input and effect on the formation. keep the momentum going."
I think I can safely speak for us old members, You, in many ways are responcible for the formation and continued momentum of our clan, and we will always be in your debt.
I'll like to tell the newer members alittle about the man whoe we owe so much too, but my son just called and his friends car won't start so I have to go help them. I promise to do this later--or better yet, maybe some of our "older members can help me out and give their impression of the big guy.
Booner to the rescue!
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Well, Harold and Patsy Bennett and Tom are on their way to Denver for the Estes Park Games at Longs Peak. Dan "Booner" Thompson will be picking them all up at the airport and heading to their motel. They are all looking forward to the games and will be wearing their Thompson blue finery with pride. Tom Thompson and Barbara Marion from Indiana are hoping to attend the games also....we'll have a good showing! ;D
I sent my camera with Tom, so hopefully we'll get lots of pictures. Booner has also promised to take lots....and one of him on his motorcycle in his kilt! :o
More later................
Mary
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I really hope Booner isnt driving his motorcycle when he takes a picture. I dont want to see any "bits" showing. :P
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:o :o :o :o :o :o
Just talked to Tom......... he called earlier as they were heading into town for the parade of the clans through the town.... one of the organizers came up to him and said a "short man" had come to her complaining that we should not be allowed to participate at the games/parade/anything else because we weren't a 'recognized' clan and he wanted us OUT. She said she told him she would talk to the honchos....Tom took her to the tent where we have all of our documents proving we are legally established as Clan Thompson Society International, Inc. and the correspondence from Lord Lyon showing that we were working with him and that he had sent us paperwork to get arms for our Society...... Then Tom went back to the lineup and a while later one of the organizer men walked by checking the lineup and looked at Tom and Booner and said "I KNOW you're Thompson", smiled, and kept going. So, looks like Da Cheef is meddling again.
And remember when they said at Ligonier that DHA were VENDORS because of the tshirts for sale and should be made to move to the vendor area and pay the vendor fees???? Well, GUESS WHO has tshirts for sale in their tent! And, the Mactavish are holding their AGM there this weekend..........so far only Larry, his wife and Steven have been seen anywhere on the grounds and sometimes there's no one in their tent. I suppose Leslie is there somewhere too. Should be interesting on how they get a quorum. ::)
Tom said the Thompson tent was the busiest one around....they were all busy talking with families and individuals who were absolutely thrilled to learn there was a Thompson clan society and, hopefully, a re-recognized clan in the future. ;D
Per Tom, Booner was having the time of his life! Harold and Patsy were busy with 5 or 6 different people talking to them while I was on the phone with Tom - he had to hang up because another family had come up to him. He said it had been like that all day and they were getting really tired....but it was so great!
And, a final note....our niece showed up unexpectedly and that was a nice treat! Tom hadn't seen her in a couple of years.
Waiting for pictures! They'd better take 'em!
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You guys should water bomb the McTavish's tent ;D
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Graham.....enjoy being young! I hadn't even THOUGHT of that one!
OK - update. When they closed down for the night last night, Tom went to the committee and asked what the situation for Clan Thompson was. They said 'not to worry ..... they weren't going to pay any attention to the 'short man' and we needn't either.' So! They also said the 'short man' was demanding and pompous but may not have been the chief.... At any rate, they weren't taken seriously and we go onward and upward!
By the way - Tom said when they got up this morning, Booner looked out his bathroom window and there were ELK lying in the grass behind the motel! :o
Said the weather was great, the tent was crowded again today and people were SO EXCITED to "Thoms" represented in their own name! Lots of volunteers to help with the tent next year....they're having a great time! ;D
Our wanderers will be home tomorrow. Tom said he couldn't figure out how to use my camera !!!!! but that the others were taking pics......
5:46PM NEWSFLASH UPDATE........ Just got a call and some from the committee stopped by and said they would be delighted to see Clan Thompson there next year!!!!! WOO HOO We'll be there with bells on! Start saving your money....maybe it would be a good AGM location? It would definitely be a change of location for us and we could surely get as many people there as some clans....... ;)
Mary
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You betcha we'll be there with bells on. My family and I were so happy to discover a real Clan Thompson and meet all the fine folks, we're just about ready to bust!
We live in Colorado, so we've attended the Long's Peak Highland Festival for many years. I usually stop by the Clan Campbell tent to say hi, as this was the only clan association I knew for Thompsons. (I did mention on the MacThomas mailing list once that somebody was trying to tell me we were MacTavishes, but they set me straight.) But when I talked to my friend Campbell this year, he said, "Did you know Thompsons have their own clan this year?" Well, I sure didn't, but I went right over and met Booner and Walter and then Tom himself, and marched with them in the clan procession, and we had a jolly good time.
We'll not only be back next year, but you can bet we'll spend plenty of time in the Clan Thompson tent, and by then, my family's going to be darn tired of hearing me nag them all to join the clan society.
Here's to all the Thompsons! Glad to have met you!
Michael
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HELLO MICHAEL, PLEASED TO MEET YOU AND WELCOME..............A LOWLY MACTAVISH WHO LIVES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE POND........
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Welcome Michael, how come no other Thomp(s)ons live in Manitoba. Man im bored without any other Thomp(s)ons around
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Hey Michael,
It is a pleasure to meet you and to welcome you!
Donna
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First things first: Michael, welcome! welcome! Really pleased to "meet" you. Went to Colorado (Denver, Estes Park) in 1970 on a choir trip. Was very beautiful. Enjoyed the snow in July.
Second thing: Graham...I did a quick white pages search for Thompsons in Manitoba.... you got a bunch of T's up there.
There were about 75 A's and about the same number of G's. Got you a gold mine up there.... But it can wait til after you get married...if you have any extra time to recruit then.... :D ;)
Greetings from the Southeast Tennessee area... Y'all all have a good week.
Paula
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Welcome to the family, Michael and kin!
This is Mary - the other half of Tom. He came home so excited about the wonderful reception at the games and all the Thompsons who came to the tent! He told me about meeting and talking with you and your family and about your great music (and donation!) You weren't the only one the Clan Campbell sent our way! Tom and Booner went over on Sunday and thanked them! They explained that we aren't saying all Thom(p)sons are Clan Thompson any more than they are MacTavish, Campbell or McIntosh or Fraser! There are reasons of locale for those clans to have had some Thom(p)sons with them and we would expect the Argyll Thom(p)sons to go with Campbell. It made perfect sense to them too!
I'm the secretary and general 'gopher' of the society - we'll have your membership processed and certificate/card in the mail later this week. I'm getting the backlog out now!
Tom must have worn himself out ....he's down with a sore throat and terrible congestion and spent the day in bed today! I'll give him another day or so and then he'll simply have to revive and post! And Booner complained about his feet, not his fingers, so if he doesn't post SOON, I'll have to call and read him the riot act! He'll come up with some excuse....like he had to work! Well > he is going to have to get "things" in their proper perspective! ;D
Harold, Patsy and Tom all raved about how beautiful the location was and about the elk sleeping in the yard at the hotel. I think if Tom could take his log cabin with him, he'd be heading to Colorado tomorrow. Unfortunately (?), TN is a little cheaper for us retired folk........ we'll just have to save our pennies for trips to CO!
Did they tell you we are planning on having a tent at the Gathering 2009 if we can get enough people there??? Something to think about!
Again, to you and yours, WELCOME!
Mary
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Welcome Michael, so happy you've found your home! There's a great bunch of people here and you're going to fit right in I can tell. :D Our MacTavish in Scotland has been a tremendous help and cheering section for us getting up and running. Tom and Mary are the glue that holds us all together. :D
Barbara
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Good to see you online, Barbara! I know your back has been keeping you pretty immobile - so I'm glad you can start on your 300 or so backlogged emails ;D and do some posting!
Mary
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Thanks Mary, didn't know I was so popular until I opened my email after a few days. :o I am very blessed to have my email family and friends. A lot of cousins ( 4th, 5th and 6th) I didn't know about until I started researching my family. It's amazing to compare photos and see how many look like my grandfather, my grt. aunts and uncles and my first cousins.
Ok, back to work. :P
Barbara
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Welcome Michael, Amber, lowell190, r.jay, Deigan and anyone else who has joined the clan in recent weeks! Speak up! Don't be shy! Let your voices be heard! We get a little rowdy at times but we're harmless and generally real nice folks! Welcome aboard and let the fun begin!
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HELLO MICHAEL, PLEASED TO MEET YOU AND WELCOME..............A LOWLY MACTAVISH WHO LIVES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE POND........
I've seen your name on the board plenty of times now, and you seem to be quite the favorite around here. So tell me, how did a proud MacTavish get mixed up with all these Thompsons anyway?
Michael
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Welcome to the family, Michael and kin!
This is Mary - the other half of Tom. He came home so excited about the wonderful reception at the games and all the Thompsons who came to the tent! He told me about meeting and talking with you and your family and about your great music (and donation!) You weren't the only one the Clan Campbell sent our way! Tom and Booner went over on Sunday and thanked them! They explained that we aren't saying all Thom(p)sons are Clan Thompson any more than they are MacTavish, Campbell or McIntosh or Fraser! There are reasons of locale for those clans to have had some Thom(p)sons with them and we would expect the Argyll Thom(p)sons to go with Campbell. It made perfect sense to them too!
Defintely makes sense to me Mary, and I understand a lot more about all the interactions after listening to Tom and reading some of the material on the clan web site. I'm definitely going back for some more on that.
Tom must have worn himself out ....he's down with a sore throat and terrible congestion and spent the day in bed today! I'll give him another day or so and then he'll simply have to revive and post!
I don't doubt he wore himself out. You should have seen him just talking to all those people and explaining about the clan and our connections and getting them to sign the petition to the Lord Lyon and all. I wouldn't be surprised if he spent days in bed.
Harold, Patsy and Tom all raved about how beautiful the location was and about the elk sleeping in the yard at the hotel. I think if Tom could take his log cabin with him, he'd be heading to Colorado tomorrow. Unfortunately (?), TN is a little cheaper for us retired folk........ we'll just have to save our pennies for trips to CO!
Well, we do believe that God may have created a lot of country, but he lives in Colorado. The elk are just beginning to get ready for the rut, and I've heard stories that the bugling is starting up in places. People come from all over to hear the elk bugle, and to see the Aspen trees change to red and gold and make the hillsides look like there are veins of fire among the dark evergreens. We don't have the dramatic fall colors of New England but our Aspen make up for a lot of that. And we're seeing the dusting of snow on the high peaks, some of which have only been snow-free for a month or two. Fall is pretty exciting in Colorado.
Did they tell you we are planning on having a tent at the Gathering 2009 if we can get enough people there??? Something to think about!
They did, and we're looking forward to it. Booner said we might do the Highlands Ranch Festival down in the Denver area too, which would be exciting. We helped out at the Welsh Society booth this year, as we also have Welsh relatives on my mother's side, but would love to meet more new Thompsons.
Again, to you and yours, WELCOME!
Thank you so much, and all the others who have made us so welcome. We are so grateful to Tom and Booner and everybody who has worked so hard to make this possible and we're more than excited about the future of Clan Thompson.
As Tom taught us during the clan recognition on Sunday:
The Reivers Ride Again!
Michael
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I've seen your name on the board plenty of times now, and you seem to be quite the favorite around here. So tell me, how did a proud MacTavish get mixed up with all these Thompsons anyway?
Michael
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I GOT MIXED UP WITH THESE REPROBATES AS A PRESBYTERIAN DUTY. YOURE ALL DESCENDED FROM CATTLE REIVERS AND REBELS, HARD DRINKERS, FAST WOMEN AND BLOODY MINDED FOLK THAT DID EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANTED THROUGH HISTORY AND SOD THE CONSEQUENCES! THE GROUP NEEDS A GENTLE POLITE EDUCATED MAN WITH A FINE PEDIGREE=GARTHBEG NOT DUNARDRY; THEYRE ALL AS*HOLES(SORRY IM SUPPOSED TO BE GENTEEL).
I THINK MY PARTICIPATION HAS BROUGHT INTELLECT/INSIGHT/CLASS/PURPOSE/HUMOUR AND GOOD LOOKS :D THE FACT THAT IM A LOOSE CANNON IS OVERLOOKED
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STOP, STOP!!! You're killing him!
MACTAVISH --- your answer to Michael made Tom laugh so hard.... and then he started into coughing and hacking.........NOW I think he's heading for the Dayquil and back to bed! Arghhhhh!
'Tis true, Michael.........MACTAVISH does indeed bring all those attributes to the table with him. But, if you haven't noticed, there are several loose cannons around here and if we singled MACTAVISH out for it, well.....he would just take it as another compliment and that would mean ANOTHER larger hat would be needed ;D So we try to let them all run as freely as we can, overlooking it because they are (after all) Scottish!
And we are rather "purpose-driven" people who have found common cause in "so.....if the Thom(p)sons are the 6th largest name in Scotland, why don't we have a CLAN???" Ahhhhh.....the sleepless nights THAT little, insightful question has caused around here!!! :o Not to mention the anger and discontent it's engendered elsewhere ;)
MACTAVISH keeps us on our quest when we tire.....a true friend.
Mary
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THE GROUP NEEDS A GENTLE POLITE EDUCATED MAN WITH A FINE PEDIGREE=GARTHBEG NOT DUNARDRY; THEYRE ALL AS*HOLES(SORRY IM SUPPOSED TO BE GENTEEL).
I THINK MY PARTICIPATION HAS BROUGHT INTELLECT/INSIGHT/CLASS/PURPOSE/HUMOUR AND GOOD LOOKS :D THE FACT THAT IM A LOOSE CANNON IS OVERLOOKED
You definitely seem to bring an air of erudition to the group, or some sort of air at least. ;)
So who are these Garthbeg and Dunardry fellows anyway?
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MACTAVISH,
you left out "humble"
Booner
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Oh Boy, Michael........THAT question ......about Garthbeg and Dunardry......can open a can of worms that will never be closed!
Back in 'ought-something' (around the 1300s or 1400s) there supposedly were two brothers, sons of the head (chief?) of the MacTavish. During an argument, the younger killed the elder and was subsequently persona-non-grata at home (Dunardry), so he left with his followers and went to the Garthbeg farm at Stratherrick, Scotland and threw in their weight with the Frasers....although they always maintained their separate identity and name. So...the most direct line of MacTavish SHOULD be the Stratherrick (Garthbeg) and NOT Dunardry although the Dunardry line was granted the chiefship by Lyon in 1997. This is just the tip of the iceberg.......
Anyway.....those are the two branches of the MacTavish. OH.......and ONLY the Stratherrick group fought at Culloden. Steven MacTavish loves to have his creative history published everywhere and says how the MacTavish fought at Culloden and then changed their names to Thompson to avoid persecution......this is total hogwash. HIS MacTavish did NOT fight at Culloden, and since they didn't they had absolutely no reason to change their names (which they didn't). His pal Patrick has claimed this name change also - but we proved his claims bogus to Lord Lyon already.
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Dam!
LAst night i "thought" i posted my report here regarding the Estes Park Games, but it's not here today?????
I see Tom has posted his report so I won't re-do mine which pretty much copied his; I'll post my thoughts regarding the game tomorrow.
But I would be remiss if I didn't give my thanks publicly to Patsy, Herold and Tom for helping me & guiding me in making our first Estes Park game such a success. I'm deeply indebted to them.
Booner
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Oh Boy, Michael........THAT question ......about Garthbeg and Dunardry......can open a can of worms that will never be closed!
Thanks for the clarification MacTavish, I'm starting to pick up on teh context a bit so I have at least some clue what's going on.
Cheers.
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WELL MICHAEL, YOU SEEM TO HAVE GOT THE PULSE. IN A NUTSHELL; THE GARTHBEG MACTAVISH ARE THE LINEAL HEIRS TO THE CHIEFSHIP BUT THE CURRENT 'CHIEFS' FATHER STOLE AND DESTROYED DOCUMENTS AND APPLIED FALSELY FOR CHIEFSHIP. WE ARE CURRENTLY GOING THRU THE PROCESS WITH LYON AND ARE FINALLY GETTING SOMEWHERE. WE DEAL IN FACTS AND ACCEPT THAT THOMS ARE NOT OUR SEPT-BUT FOR A FEW TARBERT THOMS-, YOU WILL SEE THAT WE PROMOTE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR OWN CLAN. YOU CAN GET A BETTER INSIGHT INTO THINGS IF YOU TYPE IN realmactavish.com - ONE OF OUR SITES. IF YOU CLICK ON 'SEANACHIE' AND 'WHO IS OUR SEANACHIE' YOU'LL SEE ME AND MY RESUM'E.
WE FOUGHT AT CULLODEN- AND PAID THE COST.WE ARE ALL AROUND 6 FEET + AND BUILT LIKE WARRIORS.
THE GARTHBEGS TRACE OUR ROOTS TO THAMHAIS- INTERRED IN KILMARTIN KIRKYARD AND GILISBEAG O'DUBHNE BEFORE THAT. THE OTHERS ARE CAMPBELLS FROM 1320 ONWARDS.
Edited by F.M. --- MACTAVISH, you knew I wouldn't let you get away with some of this post! I can't let you be THAT loose a canon!
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F M ,is the inference that butter would indeed melt in my mouth?
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Well, something like that MACTAVISH
But I will continue to be Big Brother/Sister and exercise restraint and see that everyone else does too! :D
F.M.
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IF YOU TYPE IN realmactavish.com - ONE OF OUR SITES. IF YOU CLICK ON 'SEANACHIE' AND 'WHO IS OUR SEANACHIE' YOU'LL SEE ME AND MY RESUMÉ.
I tried that site and it says it doesn't exist. I tried realmactavish.com and realmctavish.com and neither of them worked.
Michael
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same here
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Try truemactavish.com...
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AVG antivirus popped up with a warning that threats on that page :(
Ok figured out what it was. Suggestion, put the address directly in the URL bar to go to the page. Don't use search, there's a link in search to the page that redirects you to an infected pdf file.
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THANKYOU STU....YES IT'S TRUEMACTAVISH-( REALMACTAVISH IS MY PASSWORD ELSEWHERE!)
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Aw F.M. let the man have his say,wouldn't hurt a thing and loose canons wil keep
every one awake and on their toe's. Makes things interesting too.
Arlin
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Our MacTavish is not really a loose cannon, but he certainly keeps us on our toes. He just states the facts like any Scotsman worth his salt would. ;D I know I wouldn't want to be his enemy! :o ;D
Barbara
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ON THE CONTRARY BARBARA, YOU OWE ME A GREAT AMOUNT OF HUGS WITH THE OCCASSIONAL KISS THROWN IN! IM AS GENTLE AS A LAMB............UNLESS SOMEONE EFFECTS WHAT I HOLD DEAR- AND THAT INCLUDES YOU REPROBATES AND REIVERS- THEN IM A FULL BLOODED HIGHLANDER.
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Just states the facts like any scot. worth his salt? Hell no wonder Mac T. gets in
trouble. Though I was born a long way from Scotland I'm blood kin to five Scottish
families and family ties with four more, my way of saying things has gotten me
censored on the muzzleloader boards more than once. I shouldn't do that they said.
The Thom(p)sons have a temper ? I do not have a #&%*@ temper. Just ask my
dear wife. She will tell you what kind of :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X guy I realy am.
A good day to all ;D
Arlin
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Hey Arlin---
Tom and I shoot muzzleloaders too...............but we do flintlock. Is yours old style or modern muzzleloader?
Mary
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Recently found out also have a Davidson in family, not sure if it's a scottish davidson or other though.
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Good evening Mary.
I also shoot traditional muzzleloaders. Them *&%& inlines aint good for nothing
but stakes for 'mater plants.My true feelings. I own two flinters and one cap gun
that are rifles and three pistols, also cap guns.
Arlin ;D
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Hey Everyone,
I just wanted to get my two cents worth in about the games in
Estes Park, Colorado and Columbus, Indiana. I would posted sooner
but am just now getting over my battle with the crud.
First, Estes Park! Extremely beautiful place. I lived in Colorado for
almost 30 years. All of my children and grandchildren still live there.
Barbara and I were only able to spend one day at the games as our time
frame was short. It was great meeting Booner. He did a fantastic job of
setting things up. Needless to say, our tent was very very busy. As always
it was good to see Tom, Harold and Patsy(hope I got her name right).
Now Columbus, I was proud that Barbara's side of the family show an
interest in the games. Only about half could come but it may a total of
14 of us not counting Fred&Babs and Alan with his family. It was good
to see all of them again. The wind really picked up bad on Sunday from
hurricane Ike. Alot of wind damage everywhere.
I like the idea of our next AGM being held in Estes Park, Co.
Hope the idea takes hold. I had some T-shirts made for my family to wear
at Estes Park and Columbus and I think they whent over well. I'll be sending
some pictures and a sample to Mary so she can post them on the web page as I don't know how to do that type of stuff. If anyone is interested
in having some, I'll get that set up.
Tom and Barbara
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Great post Tom, and I was nice meeting your family too.
Booner
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I have a question and dont want to start a new thread just for this. Will the reps
from Clan Thom(p)son be setting up a tent or booth at the highland games here
in Phoenix, the last week end of Feb.09? I sure hope so, since this is the only one
I can look forward to with any certainty. ;D
Arlin
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Hi Arlin ---
I wish, but we don't have a commissioner for Arizona to do the 'heavy lifting.' Remember how YOUNG this organization is! Our commissioners are society members who volunteer to do the tents to further our efforts at getting the word out that there IS a 'home' for Thom(p)sons........that we aren't MacTavish, MacIntosh, Fraser, MacThomas, etc.................we are THOM(P)SONS, independent, rowdy, lowland border reivers!
Maybe you should join the society and we'll get you trained so you can volunteer to run the tent!
Mary
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Hi Mary.
Thanks for the reply.(puter has been down a while). I've sitting around wishing
I could get more involved,but chemo therapy and a social security check will not
allow it. Maybe I will get to join the clan in a month or so.I wish I could do more
than give moral support but that isn't to be. Sorry.
Arlin ;D
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;D Support is support.........moral or otherwise.
Hope your situation improves by leaps and bounds - would love to have you working tents! Tom and I have been retired for years, so I understand how the social security checks are 'somewhat' limiting!
Stay active with us online and maybe we'll be able to encourage someone else!
Mary
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Hi Mary.
Thanks for the reply.(puter has been down a while). I've sitting around wishing
I could get more involved,but chemo therapy and a social security check will not
allow it. Maybe I will get to join the clan in a month or so.I wish I could do more
than give moral support but that isn't to be. Sorry.
Arlin ;D
YOURE THESE GUY'S FAMILY AND YOU'LL FIND 2 HUGE THINGS HERE......ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING. YOU DO WHAT YOU CAN WHEN YOU CAN; AT YOUR OWN SPEED. IF YOU HAVE SOME PROBLEMS- AND WHO HASNT- SEEMS TO ME THAT THIS IS THE TIME TO HAVE FAMILY AROUND YOU, THEY'LL ENCOURAGE AND FIGHT YOUR CORNER. THEY'LL BE THERE IF YOU NEED THEM AND GIVE YOU SPACE IF YOU DON'T. BE POSITIVE ARLIN. THEY CARE. I CARE- AND IM AN OCEAN AWAY.IM NOT FAMILY BUT I CARE ABOUT YOU REPROBATES.......
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Hey MacTavish,
What do you mean that you're not family!!!!
I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say that we count you
as one of our own!
Donna
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MACTAVISH - you can be our own, private, much-adored BLACK SHEEP and mascot ;D
F.M.
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DONNA AND F M ; YOURE VERY KIND!
IM ENCOURAGABLE/STUBBORN/OPINIONATED/OVER PROUD/AGGRESSIVE/LOYAL/FIGHT FOR TRUTH AND RIGHT/IN YOUR FACE.........................AND TO QUOTE THE IRISHMAN, STEVEN, IN 'BRAVEHEART'
'IV'E COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE THEN'?
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MacTavish...you forgot to mention,
The holder of several blue ribbons!
Donna
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;D That's right Donna. MacTavish you are ours, part of our family as you and Cathy have made us part of yours. We reprobates love like company. ;D
Barbara
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IM ENCOURAGABLE/STUBBORN/OPINIONATED/OVER PROUD/AGGRESSIVE/LOYAL/FIGHT FOR TRUTH AND RIGHT/IN YOUR FACE[/color]
And those are your good qualities Stevie. You've definitely come to the right place.
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Hello All.
I haven't been any where, just been getting a(404 or access denied) every time
I tried to get here.Why,? dont know.
The understanding and support from all here is much appreciated. It is nice to
have family around even though we've never met. Would like to meet the whole
group though, maybe some day.
Hey Mac T, Thompson or MacTavish,it's no matter, you're still kin. Like four cousins
of mine. I was a teen ager before I found out that they were'nt any blood kin but
by then it was to late to change my thinking.Only one of them left and she's still
my cousin. It was a bunch of years before I found out the MacTavish and the
Thom(p)sons weren't kin but we always will be.
My best wishes to all.
Arlin ;D
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Hi Arlin -
So....who says you can't choose your family?? That's what we're doing here! :D
Speaking of which, after Booner and Tom had their DNA done we found out that they ARE related! Bear in mind though that Booner describes himself as big, hairy and ugly and Tom says he strongly denies that any of those descriptors apply to him! But isn't that neat?? Not only do they have the same last name.......but way back, they have the same ancestor and ARE family in fact and by choice!
I encourage the rest of you who carry the Thom(p)son name to take the plunge and have your DNA done. Tom and Booner both went through ancestry.com.
It isn't cheap but if you carry the name it means you have the Thompson male DNA and you may find relationships like Tom did! Or like another member in IL who shares a common ancestor (T-27) with E. Thompson and had additional family information to share.
Mary
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what do you do if you can't get any male with thompson name to agree to it in your family. I'm kind of alone here as far as my close biological family.
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There is a mitochondrial (female) test but it is very limited in being able to find relatives from previous generations. On the Y chromosome testing you can go as distant as a 1st cousin for testing.......(Father, brother, son or 1st cousin)
Truly a problem if you don't have willing (or living) contributors...... :-[
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MARY---------------------"Bear in mind though that Booner describes himself as big, hairy and ugly "
It's Big, Hairy, & SCAREY!
I never said a thing about ugly, dimmit!
The big,hairy,scary BOONER!!!!
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He he he :D, I have such a dirty mind. If Big T would of spelt Booners name wrong in his last sentence that would of been bad.