Post #151458 by Formikahini on Thu, Apr 7, 2005 7:35 AM

On 2005-04-07 00:09, Gigantalope wrote:
Were there any quirks that you think are particular to Scots that you came away with?

Thrifty? Thirsty? Forced Edcuation? No Sharing of feelings? Forced calvanistic ethics? Non conforming? inventive?
Ay, thrifty I am, despite the occasional tiki mug buying spree :wink:. I am quite the Scot in this department, though; few can stretch a dollar better. I draw the line at serving haggis, however.

Thirsty? Well, there are many thirstier than me at Tiki events, but I've been known to drink my share when called upon to do so. (A true Scot wouldn't need an excuse, though, so I'm not very Scottish here.)

Forced education? Well, I'm a teacher!

No sharing of feelings? Lost that one on the boat trip to the Americas, apparently.

Calvinistic, yes, but more a 4-point than a 5-point Calvinist (not so sure about the "L" of "TULIP" - the Limited atonement part).

Non-conformist and inventive: as much as the next person on this board!

So yes, I'd have to say despite the centuries that my family has been here (yes, DAR), I still hold many of my Scottish roots' traits.