*VIRTUAL BURNS NIGHT PARTY*

I'm on my way, Galen. When DH found out I was firing up the broomstick to go north of the border he insisted on hooking up the trailer because he's ordered two sacks of Scotland's finest seed potatoes. This will (he says) save on delivery costs.

Could have been worse.

#aberdeenangus

Wait for me…….

Hello Roderick is here in his McIntyre kilt

I'm here! Welcome to castle of Mey.
Where are you all?

Still in limbo here.....Come on!

I've hacked into the hive control and turned it on. Should be nice and toasty!

(Hope someone is arranging for some heating this time...)

Whee! Here I go!

-needs- neeps!

U turn! Forgot the dammed leeks!
Oh! That's welsh. I meant needs with loads of black pepper and butter.

Ready and willing and wearing my gymslip and plaid and black stockings of course. This time I am teleporting, been taking lessons, hope my navigating is up to it!
I am bringing the tattie mash and neeps, which everyone else is ignoring!

I shall br there always supposing I can get the DGS's to bed on time.
I do hope Pete will be there with a full range of his best Malts. Will check the shed in the morning to make sure method of transport is in working order.

You are joking!
Well, I've me tartan sash tied round the middle of me cutty sark.
I've loaded the magic carpet with whisky jellies and doggy (doped) choc drops for any errant corgis.
I'm wrapping myself up warm, and off we go!
See you there folks!

Charley you will be pleased to know , fingers crossed , I ^ THINK^ I am finally on the mend , mind you I had a modest win at Cheltenham this afternoon, so that always bucks a gal up .
So you won"t be able to take a little of the whisky I sent along , perhaps they will save you a drop !!
x

I don't drink. I'm just going to eat loads of whisky jellies!Brendaw cauldron is fine. How long depends on the size. Basically until it's hot all the way through.

nonu and I will die quietly in our respective homes, nursing our colds.

Enjoy yourselves and please do not drink too much- you have to get home again in one piece and not fall off your broomsticks.

Just found out I will have to abandon my plans for Castle Mey Celebrations we've been invited for a night of frivolity at our local pub to celebrate with some friends from Scotland who rang earlier,everyone enjoy your night and make sure you set your sat-nav's in the right direction for a safe return home enjoy yourselves

How long should I boil the Haggis for and can I bring it in the cauldron to save pots.

The Ellan Vannin sank on 3 December 1909 sailing from Ramsey in the Isle of Man (where some of my family live) to Liverpool.

Just wanted to invite anyone needing a re-fuelling stop on the way back from your party to call in at soop's - there will be gentler celebrations of Burns Night afoot there but plenty of virtual grub, grog and good company. I am down for a session on the joanna - specially polished and made ready by soop and MacSporran so hopefully it should be a nice evening. See some of you there? Don't scare Rory though!

It's ok, it's after 3dec. Didn't the Ellen Vannen sink on that date? It's actually my birthday as well.

Meet at about 8 ok for all?

Haven't met cranachan, but it sounds scrumptious!

McGonagall I know, having lived in Dundee - but I'm not going via the Tay Bridge tonight...even the new one is old!

There's Nowt worn under the kilt! It's all in perfect working order!

Ocado have just delivered my oats, cream, raspberries laphroig, and honey I've already got in so I'll start making the cranachan!

The wind and intermittent snow is so awful here that my internet keeps coming and going, I might not get over the Minch. You all may need very warm knickers whilst sitting on broomsticks

There was also the incomparable, sublime immortal McGonagall