Alternatively, "forget about your troubles and your strife". I'm just packing now to head to here for this, the Ceilidh Gall Gallowa' Mayfest, otherwise known as Knockengorroch Festival.
I went last year and really enjoyed it, even though it absolutely pissed down. I'd hoped to meet up with my brother (who lives in that part of the world, sort of), but I didn't give him enough notice. However, this time I should be able to catch with him at least for a while - he doesn't have a full weekend pass, as there's a new baby due real soon now, but all being well, we'll have our first pint and chat for almost two years(!).
I went last year and really enjoyed it, even though it absolutely pissed down. I'd hoped to meet up with my brother (who lives in that part of the world, sort of), but I didn't give him enough notice. However, this time I should be able to catch with him at least for a while - he doesn't have a full weekend pass, as there's a new baby due real soon now, but all being well, we'll have our first pint and chat for almost two years(!).
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oh damn
I wish I'd checked your LJ earlier! You could've popped by and said hi to
Now then, when's Traquair beer festival? (Or have we missed that, too?)
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Traquair's usually later in the year - first weekend in August?
If all goes well, I hope to get to some more of the small Scottish festies - won't make Stonehenge this year, as it's a significant birthday for