The new colonies in County of Glasgow opened their borders for several days. Four MacTavishes made the move.
Lucifera is in Ardencaple
Maerik and Luthien Bedwyr are in Stirling
Destrata is in Lanark
All four have been given access to the UCS as the Glasgow MacTavishes.
There are three MacTavish Councillors on Galloway County Council
Lady Robin is Spokeswoman
Antek is Constable
Aelin is Public Prosecutor
We lost no-one to Ireland. Some other large clans lost half of their members (O'Broins, Campbells, MacAles, Kennedys in particular). We have been gaining members slightly faster than losing, seem to be holding around 40 MacTavishes. Almost a quarter of us are level 2.
Our homelands lie in counties to the north and the west of county of Glasgow. We might start thinking about the possibility of a big move at short notice in case new colonies of interest open in next few months.
At the moment Dracmuller is busy checking the proposed Constitution through. The clan is debating it before casting a vote for or against it. So far, no-one has said we should oppose it.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
On patrol with the RSA
I write this from Wigtown, where I am spending a little time in a nice cool pub while 'on patrol' with the RSA. This is my third trip to or through Wigtown, and it sure seems to have changed. All the O'Broins seem to have gone to Ayr and thus the pubs are pretty quiet at the times I'm around. There seems to be a lot of HHWs on the market, but saw no meat. Vegies prices are higher than Whithorn's. Knives are available.
The pubs were particularly 'buggy' when I was there (I hate that), so again haven't caught up with kin. Was nice to share a drink with Malon's, albeit the evening was cut short by the bugs.
When things got underway a bit later I bumped into a bunch of roving McAles, heading from Kirk through to Largs (Ayr) to provide an escort back to Kirk for a clan matriarch. They reminded me of a troupe of travelling players. Quite a bit of savvy amongst all the play, their company was fairly intense, but welcoming. They were of the opinion that there were more englishers in Ayr than there were coming across the border from Cumberland.
Apart from that, the patrol has been fairly uneventful so far.
The pubs were particularly 'buggy' when I was there (I hate that), so again haven't caught up with kin. Was nice to share a drink with Malon's, albeit the evening was cut short by the bugs.
When things got underway a bit later I bumped into a bunch of roving McAles, heading from Kirk through to Largs (Ayr) to provide an escort back to Kirk for a clan matriarch. They reminded me of a troupe of travelling players. Quite a bit of savvy amongst all the play, their company was fairly intense, but welcoming. They were of the opinion that there were more englishers in Ayr than there were coming across the border from Cumberland.
Apart from that, the patrol has been fairly uneventful so far.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Sad (glad) News
Aalynn of Wigtown has sadly but gladly left our clan. She had a closer origin to O'Broins in any case, as it turns out, and has lived in close and friendly contact with them all her life. I did not release her from our care until I had confirmed that this would be okay with O'Broin. I trust their word, so when they said yes, I released her. Perhaps in the long run, all for the best. It has strengthened the bonds between our two clans. That is not a bad thing.
Aalynn was desperately unhappy and lonely. In such a vivacious one as she, this was terrible to see. So, if you could have but seen her smile when I and Anthalor O'Broin had our talk, I am sure that you too would agree it was no bad thing that happened on this day.
Aalynn was desperately unhappy and lonely. In such a vivacious one as she, this was terrible to see. So, if you could have but seen her smile when I and Anthalor O'Broin had our talk, I am sure that you too would agree it was no bad thing that happened on this day.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Wigtown Pubtalk
Have just spent a fairly long day in the pubs of Wigtown. Most significant results, I got off another 10 targeted invitations (no responses yet) and sat down and talked business with O’Broin and Kennedy Chieftains. Quite different characters, but certainly of a similar mind to myself as regards Scotland's short and mid term future.
There is talk of a signing an ‘alliance’ (whatever that might be) in coming week. I had to say that we’ve not gone formal yet, and that, no, this is not my own little sinecure I have going here.
I let it be known that they have our in-principle agreement to the ethic expressed (peace, but not at any price) and let it be known that we would stand strong with those who would defend what is good in our scottish ways of life against those who might attempt to corrupt this. But we will sign nothing until we are ready.
Sitting with these two senior figures made me feel quite The MacTavish, as together our clans numbered between 30 and 40 characters. It was agreed that we must all look to the future, and build our strength so that peace is possible. Especially once roads connect Scotland with our neighbor!
We also agreed that will forgo much to achieve this position, but it will not be at any price. We will remain wary of corruption. We will respect our various ways of handling matters within our respective clans.
These were valuable agreements to reach in principle.
Also of value, a representative of Clan Rose was present throughout. He did not speak for them, but he was alert to the fact of our meeting and confirmed that Rose is stable again in terms of leadership.
You should have heard silence descend when someone else wondered in a couple of times!
And that’ll be it for now, because I have to go to bed after a long day talking.
There is talk of a signing an ‘alliance’ (whatever that might be) in coming week. I had to say that we’ve not gone formal yet, and that, no, this is not my own little sinecure I have going here.
I let it be known that they have our in-principle agreement to the ethic expressed (peace, but not at any price) and let it be known that we would stand strong with those who would defend what is good in our scottish ways of life against those who might attempt to corrupt this. But we will sign nothing until we are ready.
Sitting with these two senior figures made me feel quite The MacTavish, as together our clans numbered between 30 and 40 characters. It was agreed that we must all look to the future, and build our strength so that peace is possible. Especially once roads connect Scotland with our neighbor!
We also agreed that will forgo much to achieve this position, but it will not be at any price. We will remain wary of corruption. We will respect our various ways of handling matters within our respective clans.
These were valuable agreements to reach in principle.
Also of value, a representative of Clan Rose was present throughout. He did not speak for them, but he was alert to the fact of our meeting and confirmed that Rose is stable again in terms of leadership.
You should have heard silence descend when someone else wondered in a couple of times!
And that’ll be it for now, because I have to go to bed after a long day talking.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Letters to Clan Leaders in Wigtown
There are some MacTavishes living in Wigtown, but I haven't had any response to the few letters I've managed to send off to our kin there. I think I need to go in person and scour the town notice board and taverns.
For this reason, I will be heading off in the coming week. This will probably use up my total resources that I have worked so hard to accumulate to date but, for the name of MacTavish, no sacrifice is too great!
As the trip will be official clan business, I have contacted clan leaders of the Murrays, Sinclairs, O'Broins and Kennedys (all who reside in Wigtown) to inform them of the trip and to offer to meet up with them during my brief stay.
Letter of intent
Greetings, [Leader's name] of the [named clan]!
I hope to visit Wigtown sometime later this week. I intend meeting up with some of my kin from Clan MacTavish. As this will therefore be somewhat of an 'official' trip I thought I'd better pay you, in your capacity of leader of the [named clan], the courtesy of informing you of my intention.
While I am visiting, I would only be too pleased to meet you sometime and share a wee dram in honour of our prospective clans, and the prospect of a united Scotland protected by those such as we and our kin!
I'll let you know closer to the day when I expect to arrive, but it will be sometime after October 23rd. I will try and be avaiable to meet in a tavern of your choice sometime between hours of 0930 and 1230 GMT. If any day or time would suit you best, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can make the necessary arrangements.
BTW - We MacTavishes have set ourselves up in a hut outside Highlands Hall in anticipation of the coming Gathering of the Clans. You are welcome to visit us there. The hut can be found at http://mactavishshut.blogspot.com/
(raises glass)
To the Glory of Scotland!
Dramuller MacTavish of Whithorn
For this reason, I will be heading off in the coming week. This will probably use up my total resources that I have worked so hard to accumulate to date but, for the name of MacTavish, no sacrifice is too great!
As the trip will be official clan business, I have contacted clan leaders of the Murrays, Sinclairs, O'Broins and Kennedys (all who reside in Wigtown) to inform them of the trip and to offer to meet up with them during my brief stay.
Letter of intent
Greetings, [Leader's name] of the [named clan]!
I hope to visit Wigtown sometime later this week. I intend meeting up with some of my kin from Clan MacTavish. As this will therefore be somewhat of an 'official' trip I thought I'd better pay you, in your capacity of leader of the [named clan], the courtesy of informing you of my intention.
While I am visiting, I would only be too pleased to meet you sometime and share a wee dram in honour of our prospective clans, and the prospect of a united Scotland protected by those such as we and our kin!
I'll let you know closer to the day when I expect to arrive, but it will be sometime after October 23rd. I will try and be avaiable to meet in a tavern of your choice sometime between hours of 0930 and 1230 GMT. If any day or time would suit you best, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can make the necessary arrangements.
BTW - We MacTavishes have set ourselves up in a hut outside Highlands Hall in anticipation of the coming Gathering of the Clans. You are welcome to visit us there. The hut can be found at http://mactavishshut.blogspot.com/
(raises glass)
To the Glory of Scotland!
Dramuller MacTavish of Whithorn
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