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Knockdow · Knockdow

Clan Lamont NA Traveling PlaqueEric Herring (Kilted Carver) has graciously carved us a very nice plaque that will travel around the world visiting Lamont members of the forum. Our clan is spread very far and wide with little opportunity to see each other in person. This plaque will unite us in spiri...

Skye Clarsair · Skye Clarsair

I have a confession to make. I have been holding our clan society's traveling plaque hostage in a box. He has been in my closet for over a year now, no fault of his own. (I am sorry, Mr. Herring.) I was hoping his book might catch up with him but I have had no word of it. (Someone who hosted him a couple years ago...

Skye Clarsair · Skye Clarsair

As of the start of the summer "yours truly" is in charge of Woody and his schedule. Currently I'm waiting to hear from Michael Young in Oakland as to Woody's whereabouts. (He's supposed to be on his way to Tennessee.) And I'll be updating his mileage here too. Woody's little journal that...

EoinDubh · EoinDubh

I would like to see if we can get it on stage with the Chiefs at the Pleasonton Games on Labor Day. I have a friend on the board and will talk to him at Woodland to see what can be arranged.

EoinDubh · EoinDubh

Who does the plaque go to next?

LarneMan · LarneMan

Yesterday (09/10/11) I played at the Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale in Chattanooga, TN. Figured since I had the plaque for next weekend's Andrew Lamont Young Society meeting, I might as well take it along with me to the gig. Thought we might see some Lamonts there, but alas, no one showed up during t...

Knockdow · Knockdow

I was in Dallas last week and had the opportunity to have dinner with Drac and his wife Amy. I got to hear first hand about the plaque growing up in Narlins (N.O.) on Bourbon street. I took the plaque with me back to Seattle as that Saturday I was marching with my Scottish Gaelic Society (Slighe nan Gaidhae...

Drac · Drac

Hello all, Plaque made it to NOLA for a Mardi Gras weekend. Starting it party at the airport - Onward to the Fench Quarter and Bourbon Street. The pictures have been edited for the children A couple of local hot spots (disreguard the man in the blue shirt) - I know it's all about the scotch around here but...

Drac · Drac

Just checking in to see how things are going. Jim

slammie · slammie

Thanks to Jim Rapin (Luckey) I successfully received the Lamont traveling plaque this past week. With great honor the plaque traveled to Penn State along with my son and wife where we gently deposited my son for a soccer camp. So, with great serendipity, we took are first 'official' photo on the Penn S...

Knockdow · Knockdow

Got an email from Richard Lucas - photos to follow after his trip. The plaque is sure making the rounds of the world. He wanted me to post this so you all could hear about the trip The plaque got a late start on its way to Jackson Hole but has enjoyed two days of a history tour of the old west. It stopped at Fort...

Drac · Drac

All, Just got the plaque in Richardson TX. Due to some net issues it just missed the whirl wind tour. I will make sure I get some nice photos. Jim

Skye Clarsair · Skye Clarsair

I have the Lamont Traveling Plaque safely packed in the smaller of two bags that I'll be checking on Wednesday, Oct. 21 when my sister and I leave for Scotland. This is my fifth trip over and Laura's first. She'll be flying to Newark from Grand Rapids, Michigan and I'll be flying up from DFW. In the eve...

Kilted Carver · Kilted Carver

I just received the plaque today and wished I could have been where it has. This weekend we will visit several locations around this area and post pics after doing so.

Knockdow · Knockdow

The plaque at Toward Castle These photos from Bob Tauscher (Thanks Bob) me at the base of Toward Castle Bob's wife Sandy on right (Lambie) & their granddaughter Sh...

Knockdow · Knockdow

Knockdow has this large domed skylight that goes from ground floor through the second floor here is Jim Rapin & myself holding the plaque on the second floor landing of the dome lo...

Knockdow · Knockdow

[IMG]https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w5/oldhiker50/Lamont%20travel%20trophy/DSC_40...

Knockdow · Knockdow

[IMG]https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w5/oldhiker50/Lamont%20travel...

Knockdow · Knockdow

Eric sent me the plaque right before I left for The Gathering in Scotland. Here it is getting packed in my suitcase. No issues with the airlines or TSA security. The plaque made it safel...

David · David

Here is a picture of George carefully putting the plaque into place . . . Here is the Dunoon Memorial featuring the Traveling Plaque . . .

Knockdow · Knockdow

How many of you have ever heard of the Lamont Knockamillie castle? Jim & myself along with the wives finally found it. Knockamillie only has one corner still standing with a window slit in it. The remains are sandwiched between two houses near the Innellan Golf course. This was the property of th...

Knockdow · Knockdow

Photos added for Jim Rapin here is a much better photo of Mary Lamb in the Manse with the Plaque the dummy at the Manse holding the plaque (hold the jokes) [IMG]https://i172.photobuck...

Knockdow · Knockdow

The plaque at one of the earliest historic locations of Dal Riata in Scotland. Circa 700 AD Dunadd is the early site of the conrnation of the early Kings of Dalriada in Scotland. Dunadd is in the Kilmartin valley just north of Cowal. There is a carved footprint at the top of this hill fort. It is said that...

Knockdow · Knockdow

Dunstaffnage was the castle of the Lamont allies, the McDougals. Like many things in the west of Scotland, this castle came into the possesion of the Campbells. In 1646 after the massacre, Sir James Lamont was taken to this castle and held prisoner for some 5 years. Another famouse prisioner in this c...

Knockdow · Knockdow

[IMG]https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w5/oldhiker50/Lamont%20travel%20tro...

Knockdow · Knockdow

Yes Jim & I made the trek to the Mecca of 3/4 of this forum... Couston... home of the McPhadrick (Patrick) Lamonts. A welcoming party never showed up?? [IMG]https://i172.photob...

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	STICKY: What is the Lamont Traveling Plaque? (Preview) Clan Lamont NA Traveling PlaqueEric Herring (Kilted Carver) has graciously carved us a very nice plaque that will travel around the world visiting Lamont members of the forum. Our clan is spread very far and wide with little opportunity to see each other in person. This plaque will unite us in spiri...	Knockdow	4	5089	05:39 PM Jan 28, 2013 by kmunik8
	Needed: A New Home for Woody (Preview) I have a confession to make. I have been holding our clan society's traveling plaque hostage in a box. He has been in my closet for over a year now, no fault of his own. (I am sorry, Mr. Herring.) I was hoping his book might catch up with him but I have had no word of it. (Someone who hosted him a couple years ago...	Skye Clarsair	2	3656	07:30 PM Dec 1, 2018 by Skye Clarsair
	Fall 2013 Update on Woody the Traveling Plaque (Preview) As of the start of the summer "yours truly" is in charge of Woody and his schedule. Currently I'm waiting to hear from Michael Young in Oakland as to Woody's whereabouts. (He's supposed to be on his way to Tennessee.) And I'll be updating his mileage here too. Woody's little journal that...	Skye Clarsair	7	3895	09:30 PM Dec 29, 2013 by Skye Clarsair
	What is the Traveling Plaque's schedule for this year? (Preview) I would like to see if we can get it on stage with the Chiefs at the Pleasonton Games on Labor Day. I have a friend on the board and will talk to him at Woodland to see what can be arranged.	EoinDubh	4	3104	03:57 AM May 1, 2012 by Drac
	Next caretaker (Preview) Who does the plaque go to next?	EoinDubh	3	3032	10:17 PM Dec 15, 2011 by kmunik8
	Lamont Plaque goes to the farm! (Preview) Yesterday (09/10/11) I played at the Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale in Chattanooga, TN. Figured since I had the plaque for next weekend's Andrew Lamont Young Society meeting, I might as well take it along with me to the gig. Thought we might see some Lamonts there, but alas, no one showed up during t...	LarneMan	3	3106	05:45 PM Sep 17, 2011 by Wood Badger
	Plaque almost in St Pat's parade (Preview) I was in Dallas last week and had the opportunity to have dinner with Drac and his wife Amy. I got to hear first hand about the plaque growing up in Narlins (N.O.) on Bourbon street. I took the plaque with me back to Seattle as that Saturday I was marching with my Scottish Gaelic Society (Slighe nan Gaidhae...	Knockdow	3	3798	12:05 PM Mar 14, 2011 by Luckey
	Lamont plaque does the Big Easy (Preview) Hello all, Plaque made it to NOLA for a Mardi Gras weekend. Starting it party at the airport - Onward to the Fench Quarter and Bourbon Street. The pictures have been edited for the children A couple of local hot spots (disreguard the man in the blue shirt) - I know it's all about the scotch around here but...	Drac	8	4019	08:23 PM Mar 1, 2011 by Drac
	Any status? (Preview) Just checking in to see how things are going. Jim	Drac	3	2996	10:22 PM Jan 24, 2011 by Knockdow
	Traveling Plaque (Preview) Thanks to Jim Rapin (Luckey) I successfully received the Lamont traveling plaque this past week. With great honor the plaque traveled to Penn State along with my son and wife where we gently deposited my son for a soccer camp. So, with great serendipity, we took are first 'official' photo on the Penn S...	slammie	20	5070	08:55 AM Nov 3, 2010 by Luckey
	Jackson Hole - plaque (Preview) Got an email from Richard Lucas - photos to follow after his trip. The plaque is sure making the rounds of the world. He wanted me to post this so you all could hear about the trip The plaque got a late start on its way to Jackson Hole but has enjoyed two days of a history tour of the old west. It stopped at Fort...	Knockdow	7	3566	10:54 PM Sep 1, 2010 by Skye Clarsair
	Plaque made it back to Texas (Preview) All, Just got the plaque in Richardson TX. Due to some net issues it just missed the whirl wind tour. I will make sure I get some nice photos. Jim	Drac	30	6130	06:22 PM Mar 8, 2010 by Skye Clarsair
	The Plaque Returns to Scotland! (Preview) I have the Lamont Traveling Plaque safely packed in the smaller of two bags that I'll be checking on Wednesday, Oct. 21 when my sister and I leave for Scotland. This is my fifth trip over and Laura's first. She'll be flying to Newark from Grand Rapids, Michigan and I'll be flying up from DFW. In the eve...	Skye Clarsair	31	7553	10:49 AM Nov 15, 2009 by Luckey
	The Plaque visits the Tennessee Valley (Preview) I just received the plaque today and wished I could have been where it has. This weekend we will visit several locations around this area and post pics after doing so.	Kilted Carver	16	4682	08:48 PM Oct 9, 2009 by Kilted Carver
	Plaque at Toward Castle (Preview) The plaque at Toward Castle These photos from Bob Tauscher (Thanks Bob) me at the base of Toward Castle Bob's wife Sandy on right (Lambie) & their granddaughter Sh...	Knockdow	4	3347	08:08 PM Sep 7, 2009 by Kilted Carver
	Plaque at Knockdow Mansion (Preview) Knockdow has this large domed skylight that goes from ground floor through the second floor here is Jim Rapin & myself holding the plaque on the second floor landing of the dome lo...	Knockdow	4	8497	08:06 PM Sep 7, 2009 by Kilted Carver
	Tim & Anna Lamont (Preview) [IMG]https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w5/oldhiker50/Lamont%20travel%20trophy/DSC_40...	Knockdow	3	4104	10:35 PM Sep 4, 2009 by Skye Clarsair
	More at Inverchaolain (Preview) [IMG]https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w5/oldhiker50/Lamont%20travel...	Knockdow	2	3249	10:33 PM Sep 4, 2009 by Skye Clarsair
	The first trip of the Lamont Plaque (Preview) Eric sent me the plaque right before I left for The Gathering in Scotland. Here it is getting packed in my suitcase. No issues with the airlines or TSA security. The plaque made it safel...	Knockdow	2	3110	10:30 PM Sep 4, 2009 by Skye Clarsair
	Plaque at Dunoon Memorial (Preview) Here is a picture of George carefully putting the plaque into place . . . Here is the Dunoon Memorial featuring the Traveling Plaque . . .	David	3	4253	10:29 PM Sep 4, 2009 by Skye Clarsair
	Plaque at Knockamillie Castle (Preview) How many of you have ever heard of the Lamont Knockamillie castle? Jim & myself along with the wives finally found it. Knockamillie only has one corner still standing with a window slit in it. The remains are sandwiched between two houses near the Innellan Golf course. This was the property of th...	Knockdow	2	3756	10:23 PM Sep 4, 2009 by Skye Clarsair
	Plaque at Inverchaolain Manse (Preview) Photos added for Jim Rapin here is a much better photo of Mary Lamb in the Manse with the Plaque the dummy at the Manse holding the plaque (hold the jokes) [IMG]https://i172.photobuck...	Knockdow	3	4791	10:21 PM Sep 4, 2009 by Skye Clarsair
	Plaque at Dunadd (Preview) The plaque at one of the earliest historic locations of Dal Riata in Scotland. Circa 700 AD Dunadd is the early site of the conrnation of the early Kings of Dalriada in Scotland. Dunadd is in the Kilmartin valley just north of Cowal. There is a carved footprint at the top of this hill fort. It is said that...	Knockdow	3	3329	08:50 AM Aug 30, 2009 by Luckey
	Plaque at Dunstaffnage (Preview) Dunstaffnage was the castle of the Lamont allies, the McDougals. Like many things in the west of Scotland, this castle came into the possesion of the Campbells. In 1646 after the massacre, Sir James Lamont was taken to this castle and held prisoner for some 5 years. Another famouse prisioner in this c...	Knockdow	1	2855	12:40 PM Aug 29, 2009 by Kilted Carver
	Plaque at Kilfinan (Preview) [IMG]https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w5/oldhiker50/Lamont%20travel%20tro...	Knockdow	3	3220	08:05 PM Aug 27, 2009 by Knockdow
	Plaque at Couston (Preview) Yes Jim & I made the trek to the Mecca of 3/4 of this forum... Couston... home of the McPhadrick (Patrick) Lamonts. A welcoming party never showed up?? [IMG]https://i172.photob...	Knockdow	12	4064	11:29 AM Aug 27, 2009 by Kilted Carver
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