Spend the day at J and J Ranch, Palo Pinto County, Texas
Enjoy swimming, wading, rafting, tubing or fishing on the
Brazos River
and Badminton, Croquet, Horseshoes
And silly games for the kids (of all ages) – spoon races,
egg toss, goat dressing!
Special guests:
Shelagh Macpherson-Noble, Vice
President of Clan Macpherson Association, and her husband,
Alastair Noble from Haddington, Scotland.
400 Coronados Trail, Graford, Texas 76449
(for your Google, Mapquest or Tom-Tom information)
Dress – very casual – even for the dancing! Please, tennis
shoes or boots!
(It is the beginning of the summer! You are in Texas, and it
is out in the country! Sand spurs, beggar-lice, and various
creepy-crawly things might be around. We have goats,
chickens, two horses, barn cats and dogs! The Brazos is a
river – not a swimming pool! )
Arrive around noon-ish … or a bit earlier
12:00 hot-dogs and hamburgers
Afternoon - see above and below for activities
5:00 brisket, coleslaw, ranch-beans (salads!)
6:30 – 8:30
Dance to the music of Mimi Rogers and Allison Hicks
Followed by:
Deserts on the “saloon” patio!
Dance Program:
De’il Amang the Tailors *
J.B. Milne
Virginia Reel*
Byron Strathspey
Bauldy Bain’s Fiddle
Blue Bonnets*
Macphersons of Edinburgh Strathspey**
Mairi’s Wedding
Haddington Assembly
Seann Truibhas Willichan *
Ceilidh Madness *
Reel of the 51st Division*
Note: The barn has half wooden floor, half concrete – 2 easy
sets on each surface! Ghillies are okay, but tennis shoes
might be better. (The “Poussette Police” will NOT be in
attendance!)
* Suitable for those with less experience dancing
** Suitable for those with less experience dancing… BUT get
yourself someone experienced to be your partner!
Italics Walk-through in the afternoon between 2:00 – 3:30
We provide the hotdogs, hamburgers, brisket, coleslaw,
ranch-beans, bottled water, soft drinks and beer (only for
those who have a designated driver,) and music!
Cost of admission: a salad or a desert if you can!
(Please … RSVP to jack@jandjranch.us or 940-664-9902 or
817-233-1018.)
Bring suitable change of clothes for the river, the games
and for dancing. A blanket for your picnic, fishing gear,
rafts or tubes for the river, and if you have any questions,
call or email.
June 29th, 2013
Austin, Texas
Mid Summer Ball
At the Ben Hur Shrine Temple, 7811 Rockwood Lane
Musicians: Judi Nicolson & Andy Imbrie
Scottish Country Dance Alliance
Reception Sat, June 29th
at 6.15pm
Grand March & Ball at 7.00pm
Ben Hur Shriners’ Temple
7811 Rockwood Lane, Austin
After Party at Ben Hur 10-11pm
Host Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott
9409 Stonelake Blvd, Austin
Rooms: $79 (King), $89 (2 Dbl beds)
Tel: (512) 502-8100 or (888) 236-2427
(quote “Scottish Country Dance Alliance”,or go to link at
www.scda.us)
Please join Sandy & Una on Sunday
for Pool Party & Brunch, from10am,
6600 Donner Cove, Austin
The Dances
Grand March
Waltz
Mrs Stewart’s Jig F. Lightmans
Jean Martin of Aberdeen M. Johnstone
Shiftin’ Bobbins R. Clowes
Catch the Wind R. Butterfield
Castle Douglas R.Goldring
Salute to Summer M. Malcolm
Intermission
Una’s Sair Shooder* A. Taylor
Cherrybank Gardens J. Drewry
Peat Fire Flame J. Drewry
Follow Me Home E. Briscoe
Lammermuir Hills R. Goldring
Bratach Bana J. Drewry
Intermission
Stanford Swing B. McMurtry
Culla Bay A. Dix
Miss Johnstone of Ardrossan R. Goldring
Gothenburg’s Welcome B. Munro
Linnea’s Strathspey T. Wilson
Bauldy Bain’s Fiddle J. Dickson
Waltz
*Minicrib notes can be downloaded from our website:
www.scda.us
Pricing
Early Registration
(Before May 25th)
___Adults @ $35 $___
___Students @ $20 $___
___Spectators @ $7 $___
Total $___
(After May 25th or at the door)
___Adults @ $40 $___
___Students @ $25 $___
___Spectators @ $10 $___
Total $___
Name tags will be made only for people who register in
advance.
BALL BOOKLETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE BALL
People who pay at the door are not guaranteed a ball
booklet.
October 11-13, 2013
ROYAL
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY:
HOUSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH
Workshop & Ball
Rice Memorial Center
http://www.houstonrscds.org/#/events-2013/4567075891
Program:
Grand March and Waltz - 7:30
Come Under My Plaidie 6x32J, SCDs for Children
The Flowers of Edinburgh 8x32R, Bk 1
The Wind on Loch Fyne 3x32S, Dunedin Dances, Bk 1
The Wild Geese 8x32J, Bk 24
Catch the Wind 8x32R, Bk 45
Bonnie Stronshiray 8x32S, Glasgow Assembly
The Happy Meeting 8x32J, Bk 29
Northern Lights 3x32S, TAC Silver Anniversary
Da Rain Dancin’ 8x32R, Whiteadder Collection
Waltz
Black Donald 8x32J, Carnforth Coll. of SCDs 2
Peat Fire Flame 8x40R, Drewry, Bon Accord Bk
Belle of Bon Accord 4x32S, Deeside Bk Part 2
Burn’s Night 8x32J, Celebrate 50 Years, Boston
Shiftin’ Bobbins 8x32R, Ormskirk SDs Bk 6
Culla Bay 4 x32S, Bk 41
Mairi’s Wedding 8x40R, Dances of An Island Clan
Waltz and Polka
