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Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year
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Nollaig chridheil agus bliadhna mhath ùr If you have Apple QuickTime installed, clicking on the above links goes to a page where a native speaker says the text.
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Videos about Scotland
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Here are some videos I got from NetFlix about Scotland  Celtic Legends: Scottish LegendsExploring Scotland’s legends, this edition of the documentary series presents some of the most intriguing tales from the Highlands, Central Lowlands and the Borders, Including King James IV and the...
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Lamont Calendars and T shirts for sale
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Please see attached offers CLSNA has going, order now and recieve before Christmas. 100% of net earnings go to our restoration projects and grants. We wont be stocking these so get your orders in before deadline. Thanks
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Our Native Tongue
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What is the best source for learning the Gaelic language? I have seen several CD's/DVD's, but would like to know if there is one others have been successful with. David
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Notice of upcoming Clan Lamont merchandise opportunities
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Notice of upcoming Clan Lamont merchandise opportunities The Clan Lamont Scot Shoppe days of being effective as a source for merchandise and clan revenue have gone long past. We have decided to try another option to provide clan merchandise to Kith and Kin of Clan Lamont. Our plan is not to store and...
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Royal National Mod Festival
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Hi All, The Royal National Mod Festival is in Dunoon this year. It is a celebration of all things Scottish and has been going for over 100 years now. This evening my wife Averil and I will be going to the Fiddler's Rally. I may wear a kilt, haven't decided yet. Eat yer hearts out! Sandy
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Clan Lamont 2013 Calendar
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Clan Lamont 2013 CalendarPre-order NOW!Celebrate your Lamont heritage everyday by displaying this calendar proudly. Enjoy a new full color photo of historic Lamont sites around the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll each month. Your Lamont wall calendar will be delivered by November in time for Christm...
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Last native speaker of the Cromarty dialect
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This is sad, last native speaker of the Cromarty dialect story is here
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Pictures of Crest and Coat of Arms
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Where can I find a good picture of the official Crest and Coat of Arms? I have looked around and have seen several variations of both. I am of a mind I need to cover a tattoo i got back in 1971
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Jim Rapin
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In Memoriam, for our friend and clansman, James “Luckey” Rapin who passed suddenly one year ago today. We will always remember your smile and laugh in addition to your dedication to Clan Lamont. Luckey is survived by his wife, 2 daughters, son, and 4 wonderful grandchildren.
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Music
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I am wondering what the differences are between Scottish music and Celtic or Irish?
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Checking on Dave Patton
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Hey Dave. I was checking on you after the tornadoes hit Lancaster. Pam in Dallas said it was unbelievable. I called your cell but couldn't get through. Hope all is well. Tom Lambie
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More Information about the West Coast Activities
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Michael Black has already posted some of his activity for the upcoming year. I have chatted with Doug Brown and he will be at Coasta Mesa, Vista (San Diego) and Ventura Games. I also contacted the coordinator for the Lambie rootsweb in Scotland (about 200 members world wide) to visit area games and joi...
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West Coast Schedule of Games
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We will have tents at Las Vegas 14-15 April and Bakersfield, CA April 21st. My letter writing campaign did get responses so I will continue. Best wishes for Susa lack and get well soon.
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Last call for Board of Directors 2012 CLSNA
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Last call for Board of Directors 2012 CLSNAIf you want to be part of the Clan Lamont Society of North America inner workings, here is a good way to get involved. If you did not know how to become an officer here it is in a nut shell.The officer’s of our society such President, Senior VP and Regional VP’s are...
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Very quiet...
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We sure are a quiet Clan... Not very much posting.
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McPhadrick Lamonts of Coustoun
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The Mother House of the Clan Lamont, "The Old Manse," under the tender and loving care of Mary Lamb, CLS Secretary, is alive and well. Funding is always appreciated asthe Manse is old and in constant need of repair. Last summer I spent a delightful time there doing family geneology resea...
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Grant #2012-02 Kilfinan Vault Restoration
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Members of CLSNA please let this serve as a notice of an upcoming BOD vote regarding a proposed Historical Preservation grant. Please review and direct comments, questions or concerns ASAP to your regional Directors. I will post the date of our BOD vote on this Grant as soon as it is established.
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Grant #2012-01 Window Restoration of The Old Manse at Inverchaolain
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Members of CLSNA please let this serve as a notice of an upcoming BOD vote regarding a proposed Historical Preservation grant. Please review and direct comments, questions or concerns ASAP to your regional Directors. I will post the date of our BOD vote on this Grant as soon as it is established. Go CL...
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A very Merry and Happy Christmas wish from Texas
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I thought I would post a quick note to all wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Henry
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On ebay
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRINCE-CHARLIE-JACKET-WAISTCOAT-TREWS-LAMONT-TARTAN-/290595289909?pt=Men_s...
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We will be at the Cowal Highland Gathering
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Are there any clan members going to Dunoon for the games? I will be piping but will defenately have a beer or something stronger after the event (Solo grading not competition) we will be there on the Saturay for the games but Dunoon from the Thursday. It would be great to meet up if you were at the gather...
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St Mungo's Day
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A former classmate of mine from HS (last saw him in 1964) wished everyone a happy St Mungo's Day on FB today. Anyone know anything about this guy? I found references to Glasgow but just wondered.
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Ancient vs. Modern Tartan
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I own both a kilt and a filleadh beag in Lamont Ancient tartan. I realize it is a subjective question, but which do you prefer - the ancient or the modern version of the clan's tartan?
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Lamont shoes
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OK , you fashionistas - here is a chance for you to be sporting some Lamont tartan shoes http://www.zazzle.com/lamont+shoes
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I will be in Dallas Sunday evening to Tuesday evening
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It looks like I will be in Dallas Sunday evening through Tuesday. The company that I work for was just bought by a Canidian company and they just discovered that not all the people from the old company are in Dallas. I am not sure of the schedule yet but I arrive in Dallas at about 7:35PM on Sunday and fly out...
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New CD from Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
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Just found out that Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas have put out a new CD called Highlander's Farewell. I've only heard one track from the CD, but it's classic Fraser & Haas! They also have a few guest musicians on the CD with, some of whom you may have heard of - Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill...
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The Lucas Family name
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There has been many histories about Lamont septs but it has been hard to find out much about Lucas. I would like to hear from members with the name Lucas about your family history. My tracing of the my family starts with Lt. William Lucas, an officer in the revolution, but I cannot get any information bef...
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Scottish Gaelic musical (and language) resources
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I got an email from a friend who is a fiddler of Scottish tunes who sent the following in the email. She thought I might be interested in the musical link at the bottom of the webpage that is linked. As I scrolled down the page to get to the musical part, I saw there were some projects having to do with a Scot...
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Facebook is blowing up!
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Our Facebook group : Clan Lamont Society of North America has recently caught on fire. I would encourage all of you on facebook to join and tell your kids/grand kids or any Lamonts you know that are on facebook to join also. You never know, it might actually get more interest going in the younger gener...
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