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Posted by BB on August 16, 2007, 9:33 pm
Mary Fisher wrote:
> I call it the Aberdeen Hat because the grey reminds me of granite (Aberdeen
> is the Granite City), the gold is the beautiful beach and the blue/green is
> the lovely colour of the sea there. Aberdeen is also in Scotland - quite a
> long way north - and although this hat is triangular it's not unlike a Scots
> bonnet although without the toorie.
>
> We both wore it at different times, here's Spouse.
>
> We had an enjoyable time in Aberdeen, visiting the Maritime Museum on two
> days because it was too interesting to miss anything and taking part in
> Tartan Day, which involved twelve pipe bands marching down the long,
> straight, Union Street. They heralded Rex Splendidus, a pageant with several
> horses and glorious C16th clothing for the ladies and splendid armour for
> the knights. It was to commemorate the visit of James IV to the city in
> 1507.
>
> Sadly, while we were there, my mother died. I was told on my return and have
> had to deal with various things since then. Mum was 96 and died peacefully,
> leaving me as the Mater Familias. Hmm, I don't know that I like being the
> oldest of everyone else!
>
> Mary
>
> Hm. I seem only to be able to upload one picture. I'll try again later.
>
> http://www.tinypic.ca/files/4hnrtwvmg5mykmjqgmd0.jpg
Sorry to hear about your mother.
BB
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