An out of town business trip meant that I missed what is one of my favourite events - an Ed Miller gig. I am evidently not alone in loving Ed's stuff, since there was a very good attendance of members at the meeting, supplemented as usual by quite a few Miller groupies. Ed did not disappoint with his usual sparkling mix of humour and of course his unique folk song collection. Thanks to Mark Monroe for sponsoring Ed's visit and hosting him while he was in town.
As usual for our November meeting, Moon Weiss will lead us in a practice session for the open dance session at next year's Burns Supper. We all look forward to tripping a measure. The participation dancing at this year's Supper was one of the best ever, and because of that we are focusing on that and dispensing with the "big band".
The Society's 2009 Burns Supper and Ball will be held on January 24th at the Marriott Westchase. Tickets are now on sale to the general public and I encourage members and friends to obtain their tickets early. An order form is available at click here.
The traditional address to the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns at our 2009 Supper will be given by Charles McKay. He is the son of local legal legend Neil McKay who was a long-time H&T member and a founder of the Houston Highlanders. Charles too has been a member of our Society for many years although he now lives in Dallas. He went to high school here in Houston and there met his charming wife Lynda.
I met the McKays earlier this year when I helped them out at short notice when a speaker at their Burns Supper let them down. Charles also spoke at this Supper and very entertaining it was too. He definitely knows his Burns, and we are honoured that he has agreed to speak in January. Let's be sure to give Charles and Lynda a warm welcome back to their home city.
Robert Boyd
Chieftain