Well, it's already Wednesday and I've yet to talk about our trip to Stockholm (as hinted in last post). That will come in time, but I wanted to mention that while we were out of the country, we missed Rabbie Burns night here in Scotland. Well, I guess it was celebrated the world over by Scots and Scot-wannabes : for instance, in Canada, there was a Rabbie Burns Supper on top of the CN Tower. Nuts!
For those not in the know, Sunday, Jan. 25th marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of Rabbie Burns. Burns is widely regarded around Scotland as their national poet/writer...he wrote in a mix of Scots-English and you'll most likely know at least one set of his lyrics: Auld Lang Syne (traditionally sung on Hogmanay).
Anyway, since we were in Stockholm enjoying some very non-Scottish scenery (but very Scottish weather) we've decided to postpone our Rabbie Burns supper until tonight. Haggis - check, turnips (neeps) - check, potatoes (tatties) - check. And after that, the usual Wednesday night Pub Quiz at Southsider.
Scots Wha Hae!
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