Great Photo Sian: This amazing photo explains in a flash why highland cattle would not be the preferred species. One confused animal could easily spear that fragile wee boat with the horns, and the whole fold would end up in the drink. Had to wonder how old this photo was. Very nice!...Stephen On Sep 24, 2007, at 5:31 AM, Sian Thomas wrote: > Mike, There are now a couple of photos on the Graemsay Community > website of > the old coo boat. Thought you (and others might like to see > them). I've > suggested Mick (who manages the website) uploads old photos as and > when he > has time. > > go to: www.graemsay.org.uk > Choose Island Life on the left hand menu and click on "Days gone > by". If > anyone recognises any folk in the photos do let us know! > > Sian > Graemsay > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Clouston" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:01 AM > Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Shipping Kye from Graemsay > > >>> >> When I was a young boy growing up in Stromness, Wednesday was Auction >> Mart day. >> Cattle from Graemsay destined for the mart were shipped in an open >> boat >> which was towed behind a motor boat. >> How the cattle were put on board in Graemsay I have no idea but they >> were off-loaded in Stromness at the slipway on the opposite side >> of the >> South Pier to where the Graemsay now berths. >> Every now and then there would be a 'runaway' which would cause much >> merriment amongst us young hooligans! >> -- >> Mike Clouston > > _______________________________________ > Orcadia Group Photo Album > http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

It's surprising what they can do with those horns. Alan Cameron's older bull. McDuff, is a glutton for head scratching and coo treats. You walk up to the pen and here he comes, puts his head up against the bars and waits to have his head scratched. If you go around to the side where Alan keeps a bucket of range cubes for the kids to feed him. He sticks his muzzle through the bars and hold his tongue out. So, last year at one of our Texas festivals,,,the coo treat bucket gets empty and Alan takes it and walks off toward the parking lot to get more. Worse yet from McDuff's point of view,,there was nobody coming to his pen to do head scratching!! Not At All Acceptable! Pro-active measures are required. He goes over to the side of his pen closest to where he can see some "head scratchers". Puts his horns through the bars, lifts his head till that whole side of the pen is off the ground, and walks slowly toward the humans. By the time Alan gets back McDuff had moved the pen, and the two yearling heifers in it with him, better than thirty yards across the venue. He and Alan had a long discussion about whither McDuff was going to take the pen back to where it belonged. Alan lost, ended up having to dismantle the pen and drag the panels back to their space and reassemble it. McDuff had the last word however. All the commotion attracted so much attention that he had a steady supply of head scratchers and treat providers for the rest of the afternoon. R -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of stephen davie Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 8:24 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Shipping Kye from Graemsay.. Photo.The Boat Great Photo Sian: This amazing photo explains in a flash why highland cattle would not be the preferred species. One confused animal could easily spear that fragile wee boat with the horns, and the whole fold would end up in the drink. Had to wonder how old this photo was. Very nice!...Stephen ody of the message

I would not like to be in that boat if the coos decided they wanted out!! Tell Mick to keep up the good work. It's a very interesting and worthwhile site. R -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sian Thomas Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 4:31 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Shipping Kye from Graemsay Mike, There are now a couple of photos on the Graemsay Community website of the old coo boat. Thought you (and others might like to see them). I've suggested Mick (who manages the website) uploads old photos as and when he has time. go to: www.graemsay.org.uk Choose Island Life on the left hand menu and click on "Days gone by". If anyone recognises any folk in the photos do let us know! Sian Graemsay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Clouston" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Shipping Kye from Graemsay >> > When I was a young boy growing up in Stromness, Wednesday was Auction > Mart day. > Cattle from Graemsay destined for the mart were shipped in an open boat > which was towed behind a motor boat. > How the cattle were put on board in Graemsay I have no idea but they > were off-loaded in Stromness at the slipway on the opposite side of the > South Pier to where the Graemsay now berths. > Every now and then there would be a 'runaway' which would cause much > merriment amongst us young hooligans! > -- > Mike Clouston _______________________________________ Orcadia Group Photo Album http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I wholeheartedly agree!! It is really special! Margaret On 23/09/2007, at 1:21 AM, Tuck wrote: > Also on that recording are "Seven Songs Home," words > by Peter, I believe, which describe boys going home after school is > out for the day. Those songs are, to me, a little known gem of choral > writing, a truly great work in a small scale.

The Michigan producer is perhaps near Lansing, for there was a fold there I knew of that flushed eggs and implanted grade cows with them. They sold their beef as you say, at least the cheaper cuts, for double the market price. The lady involved was a vet working at the University, and every animal slaughtered had a meat evaluation performed to prove the actual minimal fat content of the carcass. By flushing eggs, they produced a lot of volume on a relatively small acreage and a tight schedule. Texas for sure has it's rough lands, and that is why the original longhorns survived in the twitchy weather, meagre feed and rattlesnakes. Orkney seem well suited to support these critters on a rotation pasture basis on marginal land. Comes down to management and market in any area, but the Highland critter is one with a future again, albeit at a low impact market on any local market. It is a niche market that could double or triple, and still remain a very small sector niche market. They are a compact and economical beast to raise on marginal land. They are proven to be disease resistant, and their long flickering eyelashes protect them from insects that encourage pink eye for example. Affection for these critters is not proportionate to their market presence. They are very unique and noble beasts and they are good mascots for Scotland abroad. They should have a couple at the Glasgow airport to welcome the tourists, as nobody else seems to bother much with that essential courtesy and marketing basic. Cheers.... On Sep 22, 2007, at 5:12 PM, Royce Perry wrote: > There is at least one herd (fold???) here in Texas that I know of. > It looks > more like a hobby ranch. But across the border in Louisiana a > retired vet > named Alan Cameron has a serious operation. He is part of a group of > breeders that is trying to get the red highlands started over here > as a > premium beef animal. They think if they can get enough herds > started to > began to get some name recognition the meat should sell for around > twice the > price of regular premium beef. At that kind of price point it > starts to be > profitable to raise them. There is at least one breeder in Michigan > that is > already making a go of it. > Someone mentioned how docile the bulls seem to be. Alan brings one > of his > bulls and a couple of calves to one of our festivals. A couple of > years ago > he was walking around the venue leading the bull. He got tired of > holding > onto the lead rope so he draped it over the bulls horns and walked > off. The > bull just followed him like a puppy . They walked the entire clan > tent row > like that. > Stock here in Texas is left on pasture all year round. Most > ranchers don't > even have a place to get them under cover. They have to feed hay > and cubes > in the winter but the animals do fine otherwise. Surprisingly the > highlands > do ok in this climate as long as the can get shade and water. They > don't get > shaggy though, and when it's really hot they will stop grazing > during the > day and sleep, then graze at night. Weather cools off they revert > back to a > normal pattern. > R > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:orcadia- > [email protected]] On > Behalf Of stephen davie > Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 3:15 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Highland Cattle > > I guess the horn issue is a case of if you like the breed (highland) > then you accept the horns. These cattle are seldom tied save for the > times they are milked or need attention such as brushing or medical > attention. They tend to be lighter, and don't punch up the pasture > like the bigger beasts. In the winter, they yard up near a round bale > feeder and the water troughs. They are a niche market that seems to > survive, but their presence is so remarkable....proud and unique. > Stephen > On Sep 21, 2007, at 10:37 AM, Sian Thomas wrote: > >> Yes Robert, I suspect you are right that the livestock breeds kept >> in the UK >> will change. In Orkney I know many beef farmers are going for the >> "Orkney >> Gold" label. On Graemsay a number of farmers are in schemes to get a >> premium for better quality beasts. >> >> Incidentally Stephen, kye with horns are not popular with Orkney >> farmers. >> Most kye in Orkney have to be over-winered in slatted-court byres, >> or tied >> up in stalls. Horns mean they are more likely to injure other kye, >> as well >> as the people handling them. The kye are taken off the fields >> about October >> to avoid them "poaching" up the ground and ruining the pasture for >> next >> year. They go back out to grass in March/April, depending on >> weather and >> ground conditions. >> >> Sian >> Graemsay >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 4:31 PM >> Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Highland Cattle >> >> >>> >>> The market for beef is changing and farmers are more >>> likely to get paid for quality rather than quantity, in >>> addition beef marketed as from a "traditional native >>> British breed" can command a premium (in UK markets >>> certainly) in addition to any premium due to superior >>> quality. >>> >>> Robert >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________ >> Orcadia Group Photo Album >> http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message > > _______________________________________ > Orcadia Group Photo Album > http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > _______________________________________ > Orcadia Group Photo Album > http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

I'm glad this turned out to be what it is. I wondered about a Garlic Singer.... Anne On 9/22/07, Royce Perry <[email protected]> wrote: > This is a bit "off topic" since Gaelic was never used much, if at all, in > Orkney,,,but she sings so pretty I thought some of the music lovers might > like it. > > > > Ran across the MySpace for really talented young singer from North Uist the > other day. Thought some of you that have an interest in Gaelic and/or music > would like to hear a bit of really good singing in the Hebridian Gaelic. > > > > http://www.myspace.com/juliefowlis <http://www.myspace.com/juliefowlis > > > > > R > > _______________________________________ > Orcadia Group Photo Album > http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I guess the horn issue is a case of if you like the breed (highland) then you accept the horns. These cattle are seldom tied save for the times they are milked or need attention such as brushing or medical attention. They tend to be lighter, and don't punch up the pasture like the bigger beasts. In the winter, they yard up near a round bale feeder and the water troughs. They are a niche market that seems to survive, but their presence is so remarkable....proud and unique. Stephen On Sep 21, 2007, at 10:37 AM, Sian Thomas wrote: > Yes Robert, I suspect you are right that the livestock breeds kept > in the UK > will change. In Orkney I know many beef farmers are going for the > "Orkney > Gold" label. On Graemsay a number of farmers are in schemes to get a > premium for better quality beasts. > > Incidentally Stephen, kye with horns are not popular with Orkney > farmers. > Most kye in Orkney have to be over-winered in slatted-court byres, > or tied > up in stalls. Horns mean they are more likely to injure other kye, > as well > as the people handling them. The kye are taken off the fields > about October > to avoid them "poaching" up the ground and ruining the pasture for > next > year. They go back out to grass in March/April, depending on > weather and > ground conditions. > > Sian > Graemsay > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 4:31 PM > Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Highland Cattle > > >> >> The market for beef is changing and farmers are more >> likely to get paid for quality rather than quantity, in >> addition beef marketed as from a "traditional native >> British breed" can command a premium (in UK markets >> certainly) in addition to any premium due to superior >> quality. >> >> Robert >> >> > > _______________________________________ > Orcadia Group Photo Album > http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

There is at least one herd (fold???) here in Texas that I know of. It looks more like a hobby ranch. But across the border in Louisiana a retired vet named Alan Cameron has a serious operation. He is part of a group of breeders that is trying to get the red highlands started over here as a premium beef animal. They think if they can get enough herds started to began to get some name recognition the meat should sell for around twice the price of regular premium beef. At that kind of price point it starts to be profitable to raise them. There is at least one breeder in Michigan that is already making a go of it. Someone mentioned how docile the bulls seem to be. Alan brings one of his bulls and a couple of calves to one of our festivals. A couple of years ago he was walking around the venue leading the bull. He got tired of holding onto the lead rope so he draped it over the bulls horns and walked off. The bull just followed him like a puppy . They walked the entire clan tent row like that. Stock here in Texas is left on pasture all year round. Most ranchers don't even have a place to get them under cover. They have to feed hay and cubes in the winter but the animals do fine otherwise. Surprisingly the highlands do ok in this climate as long as the can get shade and water. They don't get shaggy though, and when it's really hot they will stop grazing during the day and sleep, then graze at night. Weather cools off they revert back to a normal pattern. R -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of stephen davie Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 3:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Highland Cattle I guess the horn issue is a case of if you like the breed (highland) then you accept the horns. These cattle are seldom tied save for the times they are milked or need attention such as brushing or medical attention. They tend to be lighter, and don't punch up the pasture like the bigger beasts. In the winter, they yard up near a round bale feeder and the water troughs. They are a niche market that seems to survive, but their presence is so remarkable....proud and unique. Stephen On Sep 21, 2007, at 10:37 AM, Sian Thomas wrote: > Yes Robert, I suspect you are right that the livestock breeds kept > in the UK > will change. In Orkney I know many beef farmers are going for the > "Orkney > Gold" label. On Graemsay a number of farmers are in schemes to get a > premium for better quality beasts. > > Incidentally Stephen, kye with horns are not popular with Orkney > farmers. > Most kye in Orkney have to be over-winered in slatted-court byres, > or tied > up in stalls. Horns mean they are more likely to injure other kye, > as well > as the people handling them. The kye are taken off the fields > about October > to avoid them "poaching" up the ground and ruining the pasture for > next > year. They go back out to grass in March/April, depending on > weather and > ground conditions. > > Sian > Graemsay > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 4:31 PM > Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Highland Cattle > > >> >> The market for beef is changing and farmers are more >> likely to get paid for quality rather than quantity, in >> addition beef marketed as from a "traditional native >> British breed" can command a premium (in UK markets >> certainly) in addition to any premium due to superior >> quality. >> >> Robert >> >> > > _______________________________________ > Orcadia Group Photo Album > http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message _______________________________________ Orcadia Group Photo Album http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a bit “off topic” since Gaelic was never used much, if at all, in Orkney,,,but she sings so pretty I thought some of the music lovers might like it. Ran across the MySpace for really talented young singer from North Uist the other day. Thought some of you that have an interest in Gaelic and/or music would like to hear a bit of really good singing in the Hebridian Gaelic. http://www.myspace.com/juliefowlis <http://www.myspace.com/juliefowlis > R

Anne Slater wrote: > Thanks so much, Bruce. > Is there a site where we could hear the music? > I can see adjusting the names and using it at christening ceremonies,,, I'm not aware of any online versions where you can hear the piece but there is a CD that can be purchased: <http://www.amazon.co.uk/Celebration-Scotland-Peter-Maxwell-Davies/dp/B000001PCM> and you can buy the sheet music for the piece: <http://www.boosey.de/pages/shop/product_detail.asp?id=673762&a=> Or if you visit Stronsay on a Monday when the "Stronsay Singers" are due to meet for an evening class (tuition by Michael Lee) we'll sing it for you. Our next session runs from 24 Sep - 26 Nov. But please do let us know when you're coming! -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney <www.stronsay.co.uk/claremont> "Do you get virgin wool from ugly sheep?"

[email protected] wrote: > > That's it Tuck. Lucy is also a GMB reference though. He wrote a lovely > little poem "Lullaby for Lucy" to celebrate her birth which was later set as a > choral piece by Peter Maxwell Davies. I believe it was recently sung at her > wedding. It was indeed sung at Lucy's wedding <http://www.orcadian.co.uk/archive/2005/lucywedding.htm> It's a hauntingly beautiful piece - words by GMB and music by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies - written in 1981 to celebrate the birth of Lucy Rendall, the first baby born in Rackwick for 32 years. "Lullaby for Lucy" is an acrostic: Let all plants and creatures of the valley now Unite, Calling a new Young one to join the celebration. Rowan and lamb and waters salt and sweet Entreat the New child to the brimming Dance of the valley, A pledge and a promise. Lonely they were long, the creatures of Rackwick, till Lucy came among them, all brightness and light. -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney <www.stronsay.co.uk/claremont> "Do you get virgin wool from ugly sheep?"

Bruce Fletcher (Stronsay) wrote: > Mike Clouston wrote: > >> Now why haven't I received Dick's reply to Sian? >> >> I can see it in the archives, and Sian obviously got it, but it hasn't >> propagated its way through to me :-( >> >> I've subscribed via my Yahoo! account as well as this one so I'll keep >> an eye on what's happening - if anything. >> >> > > Maybe it got diverted into your "bulk" or "spam" folder? I'm with BT > Yahoo and their excellent spam filter occasionally incorrectly > identifies a "proper" message as spam. > No, if my ISP (Plusnet) had identified it as spam, I would still have received it but the word [SPAM] would have been inserted as the first word of the Subject. And I have got all my Rootsweb groups in my "White List" so that should not have happened. -- Mike Clouston

Mike Clouston wrote: > Now why haven't I received Dick's reply to Sian? > > I can see it in the archives, and Sian obviously got it, but it hasn't > propagated its way through to me :-( > > I've subscribed via my Yahoo! account as well as this one so I'll keep > an eye on what's happening - if anything. > Maybe it got diverted into your "bulk" or "spam" folder? I'm with BT Yahoo and their excellent spam filter occasionally incorrectly identifies a "proper" message as spam. -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney <www.stronsay.co.uk/claremont> "Do you get virgin wool from ugly sheep?"

Now why haven't I received Dick's reply to Sian? I can see it in the archives, and Sian obviously got it, but it hasn't propagated its way through to me :-( I've subscribed via my Yahoo! account as well as this one so I'll keep an eye on what's happening - if anything. -- Mike Clouston Sian Thomas wrote: > The site is run by my neighbour Mick at the Hoy High lighouse. It's taken > on a new lease of life recently and it's really showing a slice of life on > Graemsay which folk seem to be enjoying. I'll pass on your compliments. > > Sian > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dick Taylor" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:30 AM > Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Shipping Kye from Graemsay > > > >> Sian, nice pictures of the cattle loading. Thanks for that excellent >> slide >> show. >> >> Dick T

(Re Tuck: A Celebration of Scotland, on the Unicorn Kanchana label, no. DKP(CD)9070.) There's also a recording of it by Harry Christophers' "Sixteen" group which I like a lot. It's on a Collins Classic Disc "Maximum Max - Music of Maxwell Davies." But they're hard to find. I think their recording is on another compilation too, but don't see or remember the name right now. Karen ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

All, Here is the red hot skinny on the Peter Maxwell Davies CD. It is called A Celebration of Scotland, on the Unicorn Kanchana label, no. DKP(CD)9070. Here is the information on Lullaby for Lucy. It was for Lucy Rendall (not, as I wrote it first, Rendell) who was the first child born in Rackwick in 32 years. It is a "white note" composition, and was first performed at the St, Magnus Festival in 1981. It is an acrostic text - note the first letter of each line. Here are the words (and you can see why it would be impossible to substitute any other names) Let all plants and creatures of the valley now Unite Calling a new Young one to join the celebration Rowan and lamb and waters salt and sweet Entreat the New child to the brimming Dance of the valley, A pledge and a promise. Lonely they were long, the creatures of Rackwick, till Lucy came among them, all brightness and light. I highly recommend this CD. If you live in Orkney it is available at the tourist offices, and many other places. If you live in Canada or the US you might have to order it, or get an Orkney friend to buy one and send it. It is one of my all time favorite recordings. Tuck On Sep 22, 2007, at 8:33 AM, Mike Clouston wrote: > Bruce Fletcher (Stronsay) wrote: >> Mike Clouston wrote: >> >>> Now why haven't I received Dick's reply to Sian? >>> >>> I can see it in the archives, and Sian obviously got it, but it >>> hasn't >>> propagated its way through to me :-( >>> >>> I've subscribed via my Yahoo! account as well as this one so I'll >>> keep >>> an eye on what's happening - if anything. >>> >>> >> >> Maybe it got diverted into your "bulk" or "spam" folder? I'm with BT >> Yahoo and their excellent spam filter occasionally incorrectly >> identifies a "proper" message as spam. >> > No, if my ISP (Plusnet) had identified it as spam, I would still have > received it but the word [SPAM] would have been inserted as the first > word of the Subject. And I have got all my Rootsweb groups in my > "White > List" so that should not have happened. > -- > Mike Clouston > _______________________________________ > Orcadia Group Photo Album > http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

You can't adjust the names for Lullaby for Lucy, since each line starts with those letters, as L...U...C...Y etc. On Sep 22, 2007, at 9:59 AM, Anne Slater wrote: > Thanks so much, Bruce. > Is there a site where we could hear the music? > I can see adjusting the names and using it at christening > ceremonies,,, > > Anne (SE Pa) > > On 9/22/07, Bruce Fletcher (Stronsay) <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> >> It was indeed sung at Lucy's wedding >> <http://www.orcadian.co.uk/archive/2005/lucywedding.htm> > _______________________________________ > Orcadia Group Photo Album > http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

The Lullaby for Lucy is on the recording of Scottish Music by Peter Maxwell Davies, and is based on each line beginning with the letters of Lucy Rendell. Also on that recording are "Seven Songs Home," words by Peter, I believe, which describe boys going home after school is out for the day. Those songs are, to me, a little known gem of choral writing, a truly great work in a small scale. They are for boys choir, and take some very precise singing. For example, when describing a shell duck suddenly flying from some reeds, he uses the words "...whirr of wings..." and on "whirr" he has the voices sing a very close minor second (two notes, just a little apart) so that the voices create a natural "beat" which is a rapid vibrating sound, like the whirr of wings. It is an amazing piece. And of course the opening work, Scottish Wedding (With Sunrise) is magical, filled with lilting tunes which seem like timeless old songs, but which Peter actually composed, and then, at the end, come the bagpipes playing with the orchestra. Goose bump time. Tuck On Sep 22, 2007, at 8:44 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > That's it Tuck. Lucy is also a GMB reference though. He wrote a > lovely > little poem "Lullaby for Lucy" to celebrate her birth which was > later set as a > choral piece by Peter Maxwell Davies. I believe it was recently > sung at her > wedding. > > Karen > > In a message dated 9/21/2007 4:14:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Karen, > > I think I might get the reference, but I'd like to check to be sure. > Is not Lucy Rendall the first baby born in Rackwick in several > decades? And was not Stella Cartwright George Brown's one most > serious love? > > Tuck > On Sep 21, 2007, at 11:58 AM, [email protected] wrote: > >> >> Re: Pet's with Orkney Names >> >> My Orkney influenced cat names are "Lucy" and "Stella" -- some of >> you with >> get the reference. >> >> Karen >> >> >> >> >> ************************************** See what's new at http:// >> www.aol.com >> _______________________________________ >> Orcadia Group Photo Album >> http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message > > _______________________________________ > Orcadia Group Photo Album > http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the > body of the message > > > > > > > > ************************************** See what's new at http:// > www.aol.com > _______________________________________ > Orcadia Group Photo Album > http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

The site is run by my neighbour Mick at the Hoy High lighouse. It's taken on a new lease of life recently and it's really showing a slice of life on Graemsay which folk seem to be enjoying. I'll pass on your compliments. Sian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Taylor" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Shipping Kye from Graemsay > Sian, nice pictures of the cattle loading. Thanks for that excellent > slide > show. > > Dick T > > > -----Original Message----- > > Following on some recent discussions - some photos of shipping kye from > Graemsay availble at: > > http://www.graemsay.org.uk/ > > Click on the Orkney flag which is at the bottom of the left hand menu. > Slide show should run itself, if not just click in middle of screen. > > Sian > Graemsay > > _______________________________________ > Orcadia Group Photo Album > http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Boosey & Hawkes have the music with a sound sample: _Boosey and Hawkes: The home of contemporary music_ (http://www.boosey.com/pages/cr/composer/sample_detail.asp?sampleid=11774) There are at least a couple of recordings around too. Karen In a message dated 9/22/2007 9:00:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Thanks so much, Bruce. Is there a site where we could hear the music? I can see adjusting the names and using it at christening ceremonies,,, Anne (SE Pa) On 9/22/07, Bruce Fletcher (Stronsay) <[email protected]> wrote: > > It was indeed sung at Lucy's wedding > <http://www.orcadian.co.uk/archive/2005/lucywedding.htm> _______________________________________ Orcadia Group Photo Album http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com