Tabitha Loughlin singing for us at the farewell party.

Ernie Budge piping in the haggis being carried by Conner Loughlin.

John Loughlin giving the tribute to Robbie Burns. It is traditional for all the men to come dressed in their Highland finest.

The famous Highland meal of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties. (Haggis is made from sheep innerds and oats and seasonings, Neeps are orange turnips and tatties are potatoes.)

The Branch members holding hands and singing Ald Lang Signe at the end of the Burn's supper. Burns wrote the words to this familiar song.

A scene out of the train window on the way to Edinburgh on Dec. 23rd. I am afraid I didn't do to well this time getting the blog pictures of the Christmas season in chronological order. They should go preChristmas, trip down to Edinburgh, Christmas Eve, Christmas day and Boxing Day. I think you will be able to figure it out. Sorry

Jared Thatcher and his wife Anna had us over for brunch on Boxing Day. He just finished his MBA at the University of Edinburgh. Our Oregon friends and family will remember Jared. He is the same age as our Amy and we knew their family well in Canby.