Souschef
Sous Chef
The one on the left,with the dark mask around his eyesCute, but which one is your co-pilot's "Bandit"? They both look like they're wearing goggles, sort of.
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Cheryl J
Chef Extraordinaire
Wow, what great pics CG, Dawg, Captain, Rick, and SC!
Dawg and CG....can hardly believe how similar your backyard views are!
Captain, love the piggy pics. They look so happy and healthy.
Love the farm pics, Rick.
Sous....such cute puppy pics!
I so enjoy member photos.
Dawg and CG....can hardly believe how similar your backyard views are!
Captain, love the piggy pics. They look so happy and healthy.
Love the farm pics, Rick.
Sous....such cute puppy pics!
I so enjoy member photos.
Kayelle
Chef Extraordinaire
Bandit is on the left, and Lucy is on the right. They have been in love since they were puppies. All the neighbors think we should have a wedding.
Capt Lightning
Assistant Cook
Went for a walk today. Tide was in, so no beach, but a lovely walk anyway.
This is Banff, a small town near me with some interesting history that I won't bore you with at present....
In town there is a cafe called "the broken fiddle" and on the wall is this sign..
Jamie Macpherson was the illigitimate son of a laird and a gypsy girl. When the laird died, Jamie and his mother joined the gypsies. Jamie became a good swordsman and a gifted fidddle player. He eventually became leader of the band of gypsies and embarked on a 'Robin Hood' lifestyle - robbing from the rich and helping the poor.
When the law caught up with him, he was sentensed to be hanged at the Merkat cross in Banff. On the gallows, he played his fiddle and then asked if someone would play it at his funeral. Nobody wanted to be guilty by association, so he broke the fiddle and threw it into the crowd, saying it should never be played again.
This sounds a bit like a Disney fairytale, but it is largely true. The official records are kept in the National Archives of Scotland, The fiddle is in the Macpherson museum and his sword is on display in the nearby Duff House. A few stories grew up round the trial, which most people believed was 'fixed'. These are a bit doubtful, but they make a good tale.
This is Banff, a small town near me with some interesting history that I won't bore you with at present....
In town there is a cafe called "the broken fiddle" and on the wall is this sign..
Jamie Macpherson was the illigitimate son of a laird and a gypsy girl. When the laird died, Jamie and his mother joined the gypsies. Jamie became a good swordsman and a gifted fidddle player. He eventually became leader of the band of gypsies and embarked on a 'Robin Hood' lifestyle - robbing from the rich and helping the poor.
When the law caught up with him, he was sentensed to be hanged at the Merkat cross in Banff. On the gallows, he played his fiddle and then asked if someone would play it at his funeral. Nobody wanted to be guilty by association, so he broke the fiddle and threw it into the crowd, saying it should never be played again.
This sounds a bit like a Disney fairytale, but it is largely true. The official records are kept in the National Archives of Scotland, The fiddle is in the Macpherson museum and his sword is on display in the nearby Duff House. A few stories grew up round the trial, which most people believed was 'fixed'. These are a bit doubtful, but they make a good tale.
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
I love history of the UK. Thanks. 
RPCookin
Executive Chef
Love the first photo Capt, and I liked the story. History is often far more interesting than fiction.
RPCookin
Executive Chef
This is the Bahamian island where we lived for 2½ years. The island is 80 miles long and 4 miles wide at its widest. The beaches are amazing.
A panorama of the beach from our deck:
A beach about 6 miles north of us where we went often for a sheltered swimmimg spot:
My wife on our beach. The sand extends for more than 3 miles like this, usually without another soul in sight.
A panorama of the beach from our deck:
A beach about 6 miles north of us where we went often for a sheltered swimmimg spot:
My wife on our beach. The sand extends for more than 3 miles like this, usually without another soul in sight.
Cooking Goddess
Chef Extraordinaire
Those are some picture-postcard worthy photos there, Capt and RP!
Kayelle
Chef Extraordinaire
From me too...just beautiful!!
Hate to be the curmudgeon here, but the term "Gypsy" is considered a slur. The preferred term is "Roma".
Capt Lightning
Assistant Cook
Perhaps in Montreal, but please bear in mind that this refers to events from the 17th century when Macpherson and his clan were also referred to as 'Egyptians'.
The term 'Roma' would hardly have been known at that time.
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"Egyptian" is not that surprising. It used to be believed that the Roma came from Egypt and the word "Gypsy" comes from the word "Egyptian" or "Egypt".
The term "Roma" is preferred nowadays everywhere that people care about what people prefer to be called. I strongly doubt that "Gypsy" was never used as a slur in Scotland.
If it had been obvious that you were quoting something written in the 17th century, I wouldn't have commented.
Capt Lightning
Assistant Cook
Let's not get hung up on cultural differences. The word 'gypsy' is used now not to describe a group of people, but a lifestyle. For example, while shopping today, my wife was looking at what was described as a 'Gypsy dress'. Someone who travels a lot can be said to have some "Gypsy in them".
Historically it would have been used to refer to any itinnerant person / free spirit and not to a particular ethnic group. It was illegal in 17th & 18th century Scotland.
If you'd like a more full account, you may like to browse..https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Macpherson
I'll leave you with a good Scottish term - Gaberlunzie - and itinnerant licensed beggar.
Historically it would have been used to refer to any itinnerant person / free spirit and not to a particular ethnic group. It was illegal in 17th & 18th century Scotland.
If you'd like a more full account, you may like to browse..https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Macpherson
I'll leave you with a good Scottish term - Gaberlunzie - and itinnerant licensed beggar.
Capt Lightning
Assistant Cook
Shopping day today, but fortunately, the shops are beside the beach. The tide was out and the sun was shining. Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me, but here is a pic of Wife & daughter earlier this year.......
Near to where this was taken, Buffalo Bill's Wild West show performed in 1904 during his tour of the UK.
Near to where this was taken, Buffalo Bill's Wild West show performed in 1904 during his tour of the UK.
Farmer Jon
Sous Chef
Aunt Bea
Master Chef
Nice photos!
It's nice to see that you carry on the tradition of getting your children dressed up for Easter Sunday!
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
Your boys are absolutely adorable. It is so nice to see that parents are still teaching their children about getting properly dressed for an occasion.
Cooking Goddess
Chef Extraordinaire
Cute kids, Jon. Nice photos, too. Your wife has a good eye.
Cheryl J
Chef Extraordinaire
I love the Easter pics of your sweet boys, Jon. Thank you for sharing. Your wife is a great photographer!
Farmer Jon
Sous Chef
Thank you. I'm just amazed she got them to sit still long enough.
