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Title: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on April 16, 2009, 04:17:52 PM
Hey Folks!

Enter the Haggis is coming to Skipper's Smokehouse on Friday, May 8.  For those of you who aren't familiar with them, here is a brief blurb from Skipper's whebsite.

FRIDAY MAY 8
Enter The Haggis Since its conception in 1996, Enter the Haggis (ETH) has built an international touring and recording career based on its unique approach to Celtic-based music and high-energy performances. Catchy bluegrass-fusion as well as driving Celtic-rock instrumentals that showcase the group's arranging and performance talent keep the audience reeling (pun intentional.) www.enterthehaggis.com
w/The Beauvilles
8PM $12/15

I will definitely be there.  Anyone else up for this?
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Squire Mickey on April 16, 2009, 04:22:38 PM
Sounds right up my alley! Been missin' a bit of bluegrass since I left CO.

Where is Skippers?
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on April 16, 2009, 04:41:46 PM
In Tampa, on Skipper Rd and North Nebraska Ave.
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Sir LJ on April 16, 2009, 04:53:20 PM
Please allow myself to make an appointment with yourselves!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Seamus Ex Machina on April 16, 2009, 05:29:23 PM
Oh, yeah!!   Saw them last year..they were great!!   I see a McCrack gatherin' in th' wurks...

I'll be there! :D

Wear your kilt, Jimmie!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Escarlata on April 16, 2009, 05:52:02 PM
Leinad and I think it sounds like fun. We'll be coming in straight from a lawyer's office and ready for some fun. We'll call someone if we're running late; if it looks like they're going to sell out, let us know.
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Hector on April 16, 2009, 06:18:27 PM
Outstanding idea.  Count me in. 

If I am reading this right, tickets are general admission and the capacity is 800.

Seamus, sounds like an excellent Mcrack idea especially since they profess to have Guiness.  And they have Shiner, so I am golden.
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Bud of the Shire on April 16, 2009, 10:04:59 PM
Sounds like an excellent night of entertainment.  I'd say count us in!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ambios on April 16, 2009, 10:41:12 PM
Sounds like fun!  Karen's otherwise occupied that evening, but I think I'm game....BTW, we don't get to Skipper's enough to know...what's the diff between $12 and $15??
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Anna Iram on April 16, 2009, 11:08:23 PM
I'd love to catch them.  Have to see what I can work out though. I have family visiting that week.
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ladyfair on April 16, 2009, 11:47:55 PM
If we were not leaving to go home on Sunday we would stay to catch this.... but we have a show on the 25th in MI.....hhmmmm dang it all
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Welsh Wench on April 17, 2009, 05:35:25 AM
Quote from: Ambios on April 16, 2009, 10:41:12 PMwhat's the diff between $12 and $15??

You know I hate math but my guess would be....three dollars?
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Seamus Ex Machina on April 17, 2009, 05:39:40 AM
Quote from: Ambios on April 16, 2009, 10:41:12 PM
Sounds like fun!  Karen's otherwise occupied that evening, but I think I'm game....BTW, we don't get to Skipper's enough to know...what's the diff between $12 and $15??

$12 online 
$15 at the door
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ambios on April 17, 2009, 06:19:45 AM
Gracie, Seamus!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Kate on April 17, 2009, 10:46:41 AM
They were awesome last year!  I will definitely be there again this year!  :)  See you all then!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ambios on April 17, 2009, 11:29:55 AM
Quote from: Welsh Wench on April 17, 2009, 05:35:25 AM
Quote from: Ambios on April 16, 2009, 10:41:12 PMwhat's the diff between $12 and $15??

You know I hate math but my guess would be....three dollars?

Very funnie, Wenchie!  I didn't see your post earlier! Guess I deserved that!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on April 17, 2009, 04:27:21 PM
Woohoo!! :: does a happy dance::
Hang out with some great folks
Dance a little
Drink a little
and have a rip roarin' time!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Esperanza McDaniels on April 20, 2009, 04:09:47 AM
thanks for the info.  sounds like a fun time.  I hope that I can get the night off, and the hubby and I will be there.
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on May 01, 2009, 12:07:01 PM
<<bump>>

Don't forget Enter the Haggis at Skipper's May 8th!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ladyfair on May 02, 2009, 10:51:50 AM
sigh...wish we were down there..... but at least the sun poked through the clouds... and for a min I got to pretend.....giggle...
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Sir LJ on May 02, 2009, 02:02:46 PM
Quote from: Ambios on April 17, 2009, 11:29:55 AM
Quote from: Welsh Wench on April 17, 2009, 05:35:25 AM
Quote from: Ambios on April 16, 2009, 10:41:12 PMwhat's the diff between $12 and $15??

You know I hate math but my guess would be....three dollars?

Very funnie, Wenchie!  I didn't see your post earlier! Guess I deserved that!  ;D ;D ;D

Wenchie r smert!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ambios on May 03, 2009, 06:52:01 AM
Quote from: Madge Estes on May 01, 2009, 12:07:01 PM
<<bump>>

Don't forget Enter the Haggis at Skipper's May 8th!

Thanks for the reminder!  Got to remember to get my ticket ordered when I get home from Ohio tonight!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ambios on May 04, 2009, 03:17:40 PM
Just ordered my ticket......see everyone Friday night!  ;D
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on May 07, 2009, 08:03:37 AM
So far it looks like:
Squire Mickey
LJ
Seamus
Escarlate
Leinad
Hector
Bud of the Shire
Ambios
Kate
Byrnham
Madge Estes
Anna Iram (?)
Lady Amalthea & hubbie (?)

Anyone else???  I'm thinking of going over about 6 or 6:30 for dinner before the show.  Will also be better chance of getting decent parking.  Looking forward to a great night!!!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Squire Mickey on May 07, 2009, 08:23:09 AM
Quote from: Madge Estes on May 07, 2009, 08:03:37 AM
So far it looks like:
Squire Mickey
LJ
Seamus
Escarlate
Leinad
Hector
Bud of the Shire
Ambios
Kate
Byrnham
Madge Estes
Anna Iram (?)
Lady Amalthea & hubbie (?)

Anyone else???  I'm thinking of going over about 6 or 6:30 for dinner before the show.  Will also be better chance of getting decent parking.  Looking forward to a great night!!!

Maeve & Lonan (Chuck and Joann Bird) have purchased tickets and will be there as well.
Dreadmore (Dean) is a maybe
Emarald Jade Saphire and Davens are both maybe at this point as well

I have posted a bulletin requesting a head count from the MySpace crew as well...
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: MargaretheDietrich on May 07, 2009, 03:48:21 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on May 07, 2009, 08:03:37 AM
So far it looks like:
Squire Mickey
LJ
Seamus
Escarlate
Leinad
Hector
Bud of the Shire
Ambios
Kate
Byrnham
Madge Estes
Anna Iram (?)
Lady Amalthea & hubbie (?)

Anyone else???  I'm thinking of going over about 6 or 6:30 for dinner before the show.  Will also be better chance of getting decent parking.  Looking forward to a great night!!!

Have to talk to the hubby.
He's mentioned it, SEVERAL times in fact.
If we do, we may try and join you for dinner
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ambios on May 07, 2009, 06:30:01 PM
Quote from: MargaretheDietrich on May 07, 2009, 03:48:21 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on May 07, 2009, 08:03:37 AM
So far it looks like:
Squire Mickey
LJ
Seamus
Escarlate
Leinad
Hector
Bud of the Shire
Ambios
Kate
Byrnham
Madge Estes
Anna Iram (?)
Lady Amalthea & hubbie (?)

Anyone else???  I'm thinking of going over about 6 or 6:30 for dinner before the show.  Will also be better chance of getting decent parking.  Looking forward to a great night!!!

Have to talk to the hubby.
He's mentioned it, SEVERAL times in fact.
If we do, we may try and join you for dinner

Talk him into it!!!

Caroline.....I'm probably joining you for dinner...will send you PM on subject
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Squire Mickey on May 07, 2009, 07:44:06 PM
Last minute family obligations may cause me to miss this.  ???

Hope I can work it out.

If not, have a blast!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Hector on May 07, 2009, 07:58:24 PM
Squire Mickey, we hope you can join us but if not I am sure we can be convinced to have a beverage on your behalf.

I think TreeMan may be there as well.  It is likely I will arrive in the 6 to 6:30 range as well.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: MargaretheDietrich on May 07, 2009, 08:52:50 PM
Quote from: Ambios on May 07, 2009, 06:30:01 PM
Quote from: MargaretheDietrich on May 07, 2009, 03:48:21 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on May 07, 2009, 08:03:37 AM
So far it looks like:
Squire Mickey
LJ
Seamus
Escarlate
Leinad
Hector
Bud of the Shire
Ambios
Kate
Byrnham
Madge Estes
Anna Iram (?)
Lady Amalthea & hubbie (?)

Anyone else???  I'm thinking of going over about 6 or 6:30 for dinner before the show.  Will also be better chance of getting decent parking.  Looking forward to a great night!!!

Have to talk to the hubby.
He's mentioned it, SEVERAL times in fact.
If we do, we may try and join you for dinner

Talk him into it!!!

Caroline.....I'm probably joining you for dinner...will send you PM on subject

We'd love to go but the Relay for Life my MIL helps out at is this weekend and FIL is out of town...so no sitter.
And, as much as I lvoe to bring the baby out in his "Who's your Paddy?" onesie, that's past his bedtime! Much less bad for his little ears! :-(
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Esperanza McDaniels on May 07, 2009, 09:39:03 PM
Yay!  The hubby (David) and I have purchased our tickets.  We will probably be there between 7:30-7:45 because I have to wait til he gets home from work.  We don't want to drive separate cars.  I can't wait to see everyone again!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ambios on May 08, 2009, 07:01:13 AM
*(&$%@(*$&@!!

Been up since 3am with a stomach virus...had to cancel a teaching gig for today...I'm going to miss the fun tonight after all.

Toss back a couple for me....I'll miss you all

:-\
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Escarlata on May 08, 2009, 07:36:40 AM
Leinad and I will be there and we plan to have supper. Timing will just depend on traffic and how long our 4pm appt with the lawyer takes. See everyone that makes it there, then we'll lift a glass in honor of the rest!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Hector on May 08, 2009, 08:03:24 AM
Quote from: Ambios on May 08, 2009, 07:01:13 AM
*(&$%@(*$&@!!

Been up since 3am with a stomach virus...had to cancel a teaching gig for today...I'm going to miss the fun tonight after all.

Toss back a couple for me....I'll miss you all

:-\


Sorry to hear this Ambios!  We will do our best to comply and hope to see you at the next one.
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: MargaretheDietrich on May 08, 2009, 01:49:32 PM
Quote from: Ambios on May 08, 2009, 07:01:13 AM
*(&$%@(*$&@!!

Been up since 3am with a stomach virus...had to cancel a teaching gig for today...I'm going to miss the fun tonight after all.

Toss back a couple for me....I'll miss you all

:-\
Sounds like you've got the one that laid me low tarting LAST Friday and I'm STILL getting over it now! :-p
BRAT diet and a decent flavor of Powerade baby! (I don't recommend the red just for the "revisit taste" ick!)
Get well soon!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Hector on May 08, 2009, 02:36:25 PM
Quote from: MargaretheDietrich on May 08, 2009, 01:49:32 PM
Quote from: Ambios on May 08, 2009, 07:01:13 AM
*(&$%@(*$&@!!

Been up since 3am with a stomach virus...had to cancel a teaching gig for today...I'm going to miss the fun tonight after all.

Toss back a couple for me....I'll miss you all

:-\
Sounds like you've got the one that laid me low tarting LAST Friday and I'm STILL getting over it now! :-p
BRAT diet and a decent flavor of Powerade baby! (I don't recommend the red just for the "revisit taste" ick!)
Get well soon!

What is this "tarting"?  Sounds like it needs to be avoided.    ;)
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ambios on May 08, 2009, 05:40:10 PM
Quote from: MargaretheDietrich on May 08, 2009, 01:49:32 PM
Quote from: Ambios on May 08, 2009, 07:01:13 AM
*(&$%@(*$&@!!

Been up since 3am with a stomach virus...had to cancel a teaching gig for today...I'm going to miss the fun tonight after all.

Toss back a couple for me....I'll miss you all

:-\
Sounds like you've got the one that laid me low tarting LAST Friday and I'm STILL getting over it now! :-p
BRAT diet and a decent flavor of Powerade baby! (I don't recommend the red just for the "revisit taste" ick!)
Get well soon!

I'm workin' on it.....feeling a little better, thanks.....but not great.  Better NOT last a week... ;)
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Hector on May 09, 2009, 08:02:52 AM
And a great time was had by all!  Fun evening in a great venue with a great band and awesome people.  Thank you everyone.
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Post by: Bud of the Shire on May 09, 2009, 12:20:41 PM
I must concur with Hector....what a great band and time it was.  A special thanks to Madge for bringing the wonderful band to my attention.   Only sorry we caught the second half of their show! 
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Post by: Madge Estes on May 09, 2009, 04:16:18 PM
Woohoo!!!  Had a WONDERFULtime.  Eating oysters, drinking beer, :) laughing, drinking a little more beer, :D dancing, drinking even more beer, ;D posing for photos (gad, you people have a lot of cameras!)... and did I say drinking beer? :o  Good food, rockin' music and great company!  Thanks to all who showed up to make such a great evening.  And especial thanks to Leinad for being DD... you guys didn't think I'd drive, did you?   ;)
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: leinad on May 09, 2009, 06:30:18 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on May 09, 2009, 04:16:18 PM
... you guys didn't think I'd drive, did you?   ;)

Who us .... never ... * looks over his shoulder *

  And Thank You
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Sir LJ on May 10, 2009, 09:38:23 AM
Thank you all!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Squire Mickey on May 11, 2009, 08:19:54 AM
Saw the pictures from some of you all from the show on Friday. Man, I am BUMMED that I missed it. By the time I had gotten me family commitments addressed it was 9:45, and would have been almost 10:30 by the time I could have gotten there. Figured they would probably have been just about finished.

Hated to miss ye all though...
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Seamus Ex Machina on May 11, 2009, 07:11:40 PM
Aye, dog, ye missed one helluva good time!   The band was great, the venue was awesome, and the company was the best!!  It was great to see friends new and old, and see the Haggis again live.   


Note to self: Avoid ...."Swamp Juice...."   :-\
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Eshton on May 12, 2009, 10:12:10 AM
Oh Come'on.  The Swamp Juice wasn't all that bad.  ;)  I had a great time out the other night.  It was great meeting you all, although I'll admit it was a bit different seeing everyone outside of the element I was accustomed too. I enjoyed it immensely.   ;D
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on May 12, 2009, 10:38:41 AM
Seamus -

There's a reason they call it Swamp Juice...
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Seamus Ex Machina on May 12, 2009, 05:41:17 PM
Apparently 'Swamp Juice' leads to 'Bog Head'...... ;)

Actually, I was kidding;  it was tasty, cold, and a welcome alternative to beer....and no hangover.....

Gotta love the name!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Escarlata on July 24, 2009, 05:02:04 PM
And they're doing it again *grinning madly* shall we???

9/10 – Engine Room – Tallahassee, FL
9/11 – Skipper's Smokehouse – Tampa, FL
9/12 – The Social – Orlando, FL

Who's up for hitting Skipper's on the 11th? It's a Friday night and we had so much fun last time. But I'm going slow on the margaritas and eating some carbs this time. I want to remember the whole concert!

Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Hector on July 24, 2009, 07:04:52 PM
Esc, this is awesome -- thanks for posting.  Count me in for Skippers and I'd be game for Orlando as well.  Outstanding!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Seamus Ex Machina on July 25, 2009, 09:23:34 AM
A second big helping of the Haggis....!   Oh yeah!! ;D
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Escarlata on July 25, 2009, 05:01:35 PM
*grinning* YAY! I'm looking forward to it.

I'm anxious to hear if Madge will feel up to it, I think that's her return week from Michigan.

Slight brain fade on my part, Michigan doesn't end for another month. Madge won't be with us.
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Escarlata on September 02, 2009, 06:52:56 AM
Bumping this up, the Tampa concert is the 11th of September. Got our tickets today. Who's joining us?
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Peddlin on September 02, 2009, 07:27:37 AM
They are in Chapel Hill tomorrow.
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Hector on September 02, 2009, 06:33:06 PM
Esc, while I am not 100%, it is still my plan to attend!  I may not be there too late however as I have to be in Gainesville at 7 AM for tailgating the next morning.
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ambios on September 02, 2009, 10:04:22 PM
Alas, Lady Maud and I will be absent.  Too much to do before we leave on the 13th for Ohio and Meghan's wedding!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Escarlata on September 04, 2009, 04:52:27 AM
No problem with the early night, Hector. We've got to drive to Ft Lauderdale the next day so, while the there will be alcohol involved, any drinking will be in moderation.

Ambios, I understand why you and Lady Maud won't be joining us. Know that you, and all those who can't attend, will be missed. Safe journey
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on September 04, 2009, 04:09:08 PM
really wishing I could figure out how to be in two places at once!  Love y'all.  Dance a jig or two for me!!! ;D
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ambios on September 04, 2009, 05:35:04 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on September 04, 2009, 04:09:08 PM
really wishing I could figure out how to be in two places at once!  Love y'all.  Dance a jig or two for me!!! ;D

You know there's a group of us that dearly wish you could pull off that stunt (2 places at once) the NEXT weekend too  ;) !  You will be sorely missed, but we know you'll be there in spirit   ;D :'( ;D
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on September 10, 2009, 03:44:52 PM
Indeed Ambios!  You know I'm there in love and thoughts.  Give me girl a big squeeze and kiss for me, will you please?  Safe travels!
Title: Re: Enter the Haggis!!!
Post by: Ambios on September 10, 2009, 03:48:37 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on September 10, 2009, 03:44:52 PM
Indeed Ambios!  You know I'm there in love and thoughts.  Give me girl a big squeeze and kiss for me, will you please?  Safe travels!

Most assuredly (she'll get her first live hug Monday afternoon!)...and you know we'll share pictures just as soon as they're available!  Hope you continue to have a great run!