tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post4972815182136742538..comments2024-03-22T02:21:16.567-05:00Comments on History Ink: Come a' ye ReiversJennifer Jakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012313645373633840noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-2968694342076145332012-04-04T22:17:55.184-05:002012-04-04T22:17:55.184-05:00Very interesting information.Very interesting information.bn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-11894272828927381352012-03-20T13:38:51.076-05:002012-03-20T13:38:51.076-05:00I really love Scotland. And recently found that I ...I really love Scotland. And recently found that I have traces back to the Burnetts there. BC...Before Clans. If you get chane to see (I'm sure it's on DVD now I have VHS) Ladies from Hell. It's the story of how the bagpipe came to Scotland via the Romans and why it was outlawed...like horses, it was a weapon.<br />JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-14951566824043900562012-03-19T21:42:41.622-05:002012-03-19T21:42:41.622-05:00Good blog, girl!Good blog, girl!Mary Marvellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015719890476028848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-8663607668424664522012-03-19T12:25:01.798-05:002012-03-19T12:25:01.798-05:00Laura, our one and only pet was a Border collie, t...Laura, our one and only pet was a Border collie, too. They are amazingly smart dogs! I didn't even think of that at the time we got him, but yes, I do believe they're from the Scottish borders.Margery Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530576743439401334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-80606566213062294822012-03-19T12:23:13.313-05:002012-03-19T12:23:13.313-05:00Thanks, Brenda. Apparently I do have quite a famil...Thanks, Brenda. Apparently I do have quite a family history. It actually goes back to Robert the Bruce.Margery Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530576743439401334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-92204333427282945432012-03-19T12:22:24.710-05:002012-03-19T12:22:24.710-05:00Thanks, Jennifer. It's not something that usua...Thanks, Jennifer. It's not something that usually comes up in conversation lol.Margery Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530576743439401334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-35847588082499304672012-03-19T12:21:34.758-05:002012-03-19T12:21:34.758-05:00Christine, I do have a love affair with the Old We...Christine, I do have a love affair with the Old West - those men and women were tough!Margery Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530576743439401334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-22153805616131920582012-03-19T11:27:10.121-05:002012-03-19T11:27:10.121-05:00Really interesting Margery! My beloved and much mi...Really interesting Margery! My beloved and much missed dog, Ripley was a boarder collie mix- from this area I take it?<br />And I definitely think you should write bout this time- especially with such a connection to it!Laura Morriganhttp://www.lauramorrigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-37030078893522992952012-03-19T10:43:09.645-05:002012-03-19T10:43:09.645-05:00Wow,, this is a fantastic post. I'm so glad yo...Wow,, this is a fantastic post. I'm so glad you shared it with us.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03721556815192785649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-62014965121563808722012-03-19T09:42:47.339-05:002012-03-19T09:42:47.339-05:00Awesome post, Margery! I had no idea! Thanks for...Awesome post, Margery! I had no idea! Thanks for sharing with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-65060450910409320352012-03-19T09:20:31.984-05:002012-03-19T09:20:31.984-05:00Wow, I wish I'd have had your childhood, Marge...Wow, I wish I'd have had your childhood, Margery.Jerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267344246202552247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-16670193537219879512012-03-19T08:43:29.585-05:002012-03-19T08:43:29.585-05:00Very interesting post Margery...thanks for sharing...Very interesting post Margery...thanks for sharing your knowledge!<br /><br />Congrats on your books....love that they are set in the Wild West :)christine warnerhttp://christine-warner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-9268802680223016492012-03-19T08:41:18.576-05:002012-03-19T08:41:18.576-05:00I haven't seen (or don't remember) some of...I haven't seen (or don't remember) some of the sights. One day I'd love to go back and really tour the far north. Nice getting to know you, too.Margery Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530576743439401334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-46011784189758746872012-03-19T08:39:23.930-05:002012-03-19T08:39:23.930-05:00Margery, how cool to have grown up in Scotland. I ...Margery, how cool to have grown up in Scotland. I often dream of vising that beautiful land! Oh, the stories you could write on your relatives...<br />Nice getting to know you,<br />NeecyNeecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196636833970242618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-73815167568337380432012-03-19T08:30:49.797-05:002012-03-19T08:30:49.797-05:00Kristina, I'm actually anxious to get into som...Kristina, I'm actually anxious to get into some real research on my family now. Ideas for a series are percolating in my brain.Margery Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530576743439401334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-49333557865430830902012-03-19T08:30:12.270-05:002012-03-19T08:30:12.270-05:00Sharon, I didn't know about the origin of bere...Sharon, I didn't know about the origin of bereaved, either, until I was doing the research for this blog post. Blackmail also came from that time. It's a very pretty town, but unfortunately losing it's quaintness with all the new construction.Margery Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530576743439401334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-91722786512090279362012-03-19T08:27:54.586-05:002012-03-19T08:27:54.586-05:00Edie, I've been told the accent shows up when ...Edie, I've been told the accent shows up when I'm really furious, but I deny it. Otherwise, I may use some Scottish slang, but there's no accent.Margery Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530576743439401334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-54488898865603773322012-03-19T08:27:07.834-05:002012-03-19T08:27:07.834-05:00Cynthia, I do know a few of my ancestors met a gri...Cynthia, I do know a few of my ancestors met a grisly end. I'm sure there are a lot of good stories there.Margery Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530576743439401334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-47502700411658852752012-03-19T08:22:16.632-05:002012-03-19T08:22:16.632-05:00Wow! How interesting, Margery. I could see a serie...Wow! How interesting, Margery. I could see a series set during that time!!Kristina Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674920511835640874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-90599683554532072942012-03-19T08:18:59.118-05:002012-03-19T08:18:59.118-05:00What an interesting post. I knew about the border ...What an interesting post. I knew about the border wars but didn't know that some of our English words come from them. And, wow, Margery! Your hometown is GORGEOUS!Sharon Cullenhttps://sharonwritesromance.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-87918756925569892322012-03-19T08:16:03.159-05:002012-03-19T08:16:03.159-05:00I agree with Kay. It sounds a lot of fun. And what...I agree with Kay. It sounds a lot of fun. And what an interesting history. Do you still speak with a Scottish accent?Edie Ramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084144940233965447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-14591661102249809712012-03-19T08:12:01.578-05:002012-03-19T08:12:01.578-05:00You should definitely write about your relatives!You should definitely write about your relatives!Cynthia D'Albahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851986671527903732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-41617058815232192842012-03-19T08:03:35.070-05:002012-03-19T08:03:35.070-05:00Kacey, thanks for stopping by. Yes, Jedburgh Abbey...Kacey, thanks for stopping by. Yes, Jedburgh Abbey was one of our favourite places to play. It's a shame I didn't appreciate the history when I was young.Margery Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530576743439401334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153410213577552795.post-86284151006579227832012-03-19T07:51:57.809-05:002012-03-19T07:51:57.809-05:00I can't even imagine growing up playing I abbe...I can't even imagine growing up playing I abbeys and around castles! What a neat childhood!!Kay Kacey Pickenshttp://kaypickens.comnoreply@blogger.com