The Edinburgh Tattoo

[mazie]

Blows me away every year! Did anyone see it on BBC1 tonight? Brilliant as usual.

[nungate]

It is a fair size, but these days the esplanade is more closed in that it used to be. Way back in my young days, it was wooden boards on scaffolding that we sat on, and the exit at the east end of the esplanade (where the bands come down at the end) didn't have that sort of tunnel thing, and now there are proper seats to sit on too! Would recommend it as an experience, though I haven't been able to persuade Queenie to come and see it at least once - we'd need to be able to guarantee that it wouldn't rain!

[granny grump]

Yes we went a few years ago with two grandchildren - there were a few regiments back from Afghanistan and they marched in desert camouflage - very moving as the boys' dad was in Afghan at the time. When we walked up to the castle the crowd was do dense that Grandad Grump had to lift the little one up - he was only about 3 - and he was so frightened in the crush. The whole experience was amazing - although the tiered seating was quite an experience Yes The old black bear gets me every time. What about those motorcyclists

[anneasquith]

LOL. '' hit him on the head with a chanter '' :)

[nungate]

It is not altogether unknown that I often play the Black Bear in the car as we cross the border back into Scotland whenever we venture south. I do like to let everyone know I'm home!

[ChillDoubt]

Yes anneasquith, I too smirked when first shown the 'weapon' that was used.

I was less mirthful when I saw the wound though! 6 stitches to the forehead.

[anneasquith]

maybe some kind aber will post a link to the black bear. and my favourite highland cathedral TIA

[ChillDoubt]

Stirring stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vRtlhOGsOA

[nungate]

Here you go Anne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7PKSOAtUjc

[nungate]

Your wish, my command ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tEdH0bjjR8

[seadogg]

Funny how the skirl of the pipes can make an old Yorkshire man catch a frisson
of exitement- and I couldn't tell one tune from another.

[ferlew]

Love Highland Cathedral too, thanks for posting.

[anneasquith]

awe, thank you all for the tunes, that's my funeral music sorted .highland cathedral. :)

[nungate]

very cheerful I must say Anne!


Do you belong to the McMafia?

[mazie]

Lol ChillDoubt, you wouldn't think a chanter could do much damage. Hi granny when we went there were soldiers from Afghanistan as well. The crush to get out is quite scary. I'm thinking of booking for next year for all the family to go. I think the Grandkids would love it.

[anneasquith]

nungate, I don't mind talking about my death/funeral. mc.mafia ?

[nungate]

They definitely would Mazie, my brother and I did. I remember back to when it was broadcast live on a Saturday night as well, we were allowed to stay up late just to watch it (in black and white too)
I'm going to work on Queenie I want to go again, it's been long time for me

[mazie]

Just going to have a look now for next year nungate....

[nungate]

Anne, the Scottish section of AB. There's me, and Queenie, Minty, Voddie,
Tinks, and we're inviting Mazie too
We're planning a wee get together at Ocean Terminal next month, we'd love you to join us if you can make it. Use Queenie's throwaway to get in touch - [email protected] and we'll sort out the details

[mazie]

mazie spends half her life in Edinburgh...I'm a sort of honorary member :o)

[ChillDoubt]

Anne, the Scottish section of AB. There's me, and Queenie, Minty, Voddie,
Tinks, and we're inviting Mazie too
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You forgot to add Wharton, aka The McDon.