On Friday evening, dutiful husband, Ken, and I attended the Robbie Burns Dinner at the Rainier Club. As you may already know, Robbie Burns was a Scottish poet, philosopher and a lyricist who lived from 1759 –1796. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, and the anniversary of his birthday continues to be celebrated worldwide each year. Christopher Chan, of the Rainier Club worked with several volunteers and the entire Rainier Club staff to produce this celebratory event.
This was the third time I have attended this particular annual dinner but the first time I was able to get Ken to wear a kilt! Ken was a star in his new kilt, sporran, vest, jacket, knee socks and dagger. He received the kilt outfit for Christmas though surprisingly, it was not on his wish list. See the photos above with ZINO Society active and legacy members Phillip Swan (a real Scotsman) and Ron Savage (another real Scotsman) and other ZINO Society friends, Jo Krueger Savage, Vladlina and Eric Fulton, Randy Squires and Angela Polin, Jacqueline Witter and Peggy Reddy.
As we arrived, we were greeted as Lady Cathi Hatch and Sir Ken Hatch. The evening was packed with interesting activities including a scotch tasting, Scottish dancing and singing, recitations of Robbie Burns’ famous poetry including “A Red, Red Rose”, bagpipers leading in the haggis (a disgusting national food in my opinion but is part of the tradition), toasts to the lassies and separately to the laddies, singing of Robbie Burns’ famous song, “Auld Lang Syne,” and an excellent served dinner (except the haggis) produced by award-winning Rainier Club Executive Chef, Bill Morris and his talented culinary team.
When we returned home following the party, Ken threatened to list his kilt on ebay. He certainly didn’t admit that he actually had fun, but I’m pretty sure that he did!
This is just great!
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