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Lord Sempill

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Status Update: #278

Lord Sempill
I am attending The Grandfather Mountain Games in North Carolina next week, and will be taking part in the clan caucus which is being hosted by COSCA. I will make an effort to keep posted.
Lord Sempill
one of the subjects that will be discussed is the role of online social media in developing stronger ties within a given community, such as a clan....any views or comments on this would be appreciated.
Amanda Moffet
That's going to be an interesting conversation.

Our facebook group: Scottish Clans and Families is now the second biggest Scottish interest group on facebook and is very active. We are getting around 30 - 50 new members a day. They are about 70% from USA then Austraila, NZ, Scotland and England. ...
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Lord Sempill
The caucus was a great success. I believe that COSCA will produce a detailed report which they will post on the website. I was deeply touched by the support I received from the floor for the Gathering in 2009. Nearly all the delegates had attended. The Grandfather Mt Games starts tomorrow...so its a...
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Lord Sempill
what was meant to be a quick recce of the games turned into a social event. Clan MacAlpine poured the biggest dram I have ever been offered....if this is the setting up day...I dread the challenge that lies ahead tomorrow.
Amanda Moffet
Thanks for keeping us up-to-date. Sounds amazing!
Just have to survive those 'drams!'
Lord Sempill
Tonight it is raining again.....the Grandfather Mt fields will be like mud baths. They have not had rain like this for a long time. It has had a dampening effect on the games, but fortunately there is enough whisky in the clan tents to make everyone oblivious of the typical Scottish weather......a ...
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Amanda Moffet
You don't want to know how hot it's been in Scotland.
Lord Sempill
It rained so long and hard that the Games were abandoned. We all got soaked. Now heading home with a kilt that has gained a few pounds!
Amanda Moffet
Have a good trip - you can dry out in the Scottish sun
William Smith
It was a disappointing end to a modest turn-out at the games. However, I've gained from the weekend on the whole. It was an interesting experience, and I look forward to next year's Grandfather experience.
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