After Callander we took Les and Pam to Arnprior for their hair trials while Chuck and I picked up our kilts. Being a knife collector I was aghast to learn that Scottish law prohibits renting the sgian dubh with the kilt. The sgian dubh (skeen-doo) is the traditional Scottish dirk/dagger worn in the kilt sock as part of the whole ensemble. The Brits are so worried about knife crime (90+% of which is committed using kitchen knives, but I digress) that they have banned renting of this piece of their heritage. Instead you get a prop that looks like one, only isn't. Bah! So I bought a proper one (Oh ouch. Twist me arm! ;) ).
Les and Pam both looked stunning with their hair all done (sorry, no pics) and Chuck and I looked like, well, guys in kilts. :p
We wrapped up the evening with a trip to an Irish pub of all things where I had... More haggis (which I also had for lunch, but in a pie crust - yum!). :D
Tomorrow we pick up the cake and pack for the wedding/honeymoon.
1 comment:
I'll be thinking of you - as promised. Too bad about the sgian dubh rental but now you have one for the collection. Looking forward to seeing it. I hope you aren't expecting us to eat haggis at the reception, stateside. If so, I'll try a bite for friendship's sake but it may make a confirmed vegetarian of me. Best regards - Joe
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