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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2009 3:45:21 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2009 3:47:44 GMT
My thoughts, enjoy Scotland and if you are interested in basket hilt swords, see if you can pick up a sinclair sabre especially from an authentic scottish smith, you won't regret it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2009 14:29:19 GMT
Man, have a blast- I checked out some of their swords...the pics on the site probably don't do them any justice. Take lots of pics!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2009 16:18:14 GMT
...and do some golfing while you're there. The home of the game.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2009 19:11:21 GMT
I hope I get to do some golfing there, I just have to watch out for the giant sand traps.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2009 19:17:23 GMT
Golfing? LOL
Make sure you sample every brand of native Scotch there is!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2009 19:20:44 GMT
I'll try, I'm only 16 but the Scots have a brilliant drinking age system. It's normally 18, but if you're having it with a meal, it's 16. I'm thinking about getting myself a pair of the training sticks from Macdonald Armouries so my friends and I can do some practice sword fighting. Also, I'm a Macdonald as well, so maybe I'll get a bit of a discout
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2009 20:44:55 GMT
I'm a Gillies, think they will let me poach any of the lairds deer ?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2009 15:42:01 GMT
Golfing? LOL Make sure you sample every brand of native Scotch there is! Yes. There's more to life than drinking. Besides, one can buy Scotch and drink it anywhere. One can only golf a Scottish links course while actually IN Scotland!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2009 16:37:56 GMT
Be sure to tour Edinburgh castle!!! More swords, knives, axes, guns, and cannon than you can count. All real too. Take a picture of Mons Meg while you are there.
Try the hard cider, not nearly as strong as the whiskey, nor as bitter as the beers. Comes sweet or dry (not sweet) so you can find one to suit your tastes.
Enjoy your trip! K
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2009 20:42:19 GMT
Golfing? LOL Make sure you sample every brand of native Scotch there is! Yes. There's more to life than drinking. Besides, one can buy Scotch and drink it anywhere. One can only golf a Scottish links course while actually IN Scotland! I didn't know Scotland was known for its golf courses...learn something new everyday. While you're right, there is more to life than drinking, its a fun part of life- why not partake of it while you're where it was made and gets its name? But since he's 16, the point is moot.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2009 0:26:02 GMT
I'm going to Edinburgh Caslte for sure. At first it was just for the Stone of Scone, but I guess I'll see many sharpies there What is Mons Meg?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2009 1:36:44 GMT
Mons meg is a famous very old cannon. You would probably fit down the barrel.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2009 14:38:22 GMT
Golfing? LOL Make sure you sample every brand of native Scotch there is! Now that's a sport I can into. What an awesome opportunity, the British Isles is definately a place my wife and I want to hit some day. We both have heritage there too, so it holds some meaning for us to see the "home lands". Make sure you will be able to fly back home with a weapon. Maybe find out before you leave from the airlines what needs to be done to get it home. It would suck to buy a nice piece and then be forced to leave it at the airport.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2009 15:33:00 GMT
As an EX-TSA employee: gman is right, ask the airline, ask airport security at the airport you are flying out of, and check with Canada customs before you leave home. It might be easier (and cheaper) to have it shipped direct from the forge to your home rather than going thru the hassle of hand carrying a sword on an airliner.
Blackthorn and Strongbow are two of the bestknown ciders. Your parents might find them at their local package store for you to try at home. The best ciders and beers are (mostly) made by the pub that serves them.
Not knowing who you are going with: if the adults are into it: The Scotch Whiskey Heritage Center is just down the Royal Mile from the castle. This museum is well worth the time to visit.
Wow, some trip, K
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2009 18:00:12 GMT
I recommend the Mercat ghost tours at night. You get to go underground and everything. Great guides and stories about Edinburgh. Avoid the copycat tours that have people jumping out at you. That is just corny. www.mercattours.com/home.asp
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2009 19:50:21 GMT
Well my dad's a pilot, so he knows all of the secruity hassles I may encounter.
My parents are open with alcohol, so I already drink Strongbow every now and again. I will definately try some other brews though.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2009 20:02:43 GMT
Sounds like you are all set then.
Have a great trip. K
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2009 21:22:29 GMT
Thanks
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