Well not sure what to say buy hey you guys. Cold windy showery midsummer here but off to sunny Dorset for a few days ------Original Message------ From: Heather L. Gehron-Rice Sender: orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com To: orcadia@rootsweb.com ReplyTo: orcadia@rootsweb.com Sent: 20 Jun 2010 13:22 Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] Orkney tour book/ the lonely planet etc. I'd have to agree with the recommendation!!! Heather in Lancaster, PA > You may contact your list admin at any time at ORCADIA-ADMIN@ROOTSWEB.COM. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

I'd also recommend it very highly to anyone who actually wants to learn something about the past and present of Orkney rather than to indulge in some sort of romanticised fantasy picture of it. https://www.orcadian.co.uk/acatalog/Orcadian_Bookshop_The_Orkney_Guidebook_159.html It's both attractive, with a multitude of Charles's excellent photographs, and informative. Norman T.

I'd like to recommend Charles Tait's book - far and away the best, with superb photographs and detailed information about everything Orcadian. regards Claire

That's an easy one - "The Orkney Guide Book" by Charles Tait is without a doubt the only book you'll need! Regards Beatrice -----Original Message----- From: orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of stephen davie Sent: 20 June 2010 12:05 To: orcadia@rootsweb.com Subject: [ORCADIA] Orkney tour book/ the lonely planet etc. My eldest son wants to visit Orkney. He is a lonely planet travel book/guide affectionado, and I have used this guide in cuba, both the la habana city guide and the country wide version. They are great for their detail in things to see, where to stay, and all the do and don't lists. Their maps in the books they produce too are good and practical. It seems however that Lonely Planet haven't dedicated a book as of yet to Orkney. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion for an Orkney guide book as I would like to give one to my son and his wife to "study" before they go there. His normal travel routine is to prepare as much as possible, by simply reading the suggestions of someone who knows the subject, well in advance of the trip. I am normally less disciplined, yet I do now use the Lonely Planet issues often for reference. You may contact your list admin at any time at ORCADIA-ADMIN@ROOTSWEB.COM. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks, Jim. Anne On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 12:08 PM, Jim Jackson <popsjackson@charter.net>wrote: > Freedom is not "free" but has its costs. We pay for this freedom by > agreeing to be civil to one another and follow the rules set down by the > forum's provider. This is just a fact of life. > > Best wishes, > > Jim >

Hi Marion, Congratulations to your dad with his upcoming birthday. I am about to decide I need to move across the water to your beautiful part of the world. That is if I would not be met with the possibility of being "tarred and feathered" by some I have rubbed the wrong way. :) The discussions here bring back fond memories of when Rootsweb hosted such discussion groups as "Stamp Collecting" and "Golf" just to mention a couple. I am so happy to discover that there is at least one discussion group where interests other than genealogy may be discussed. My ignorance of this fact led to my original response to what I saw when I was granted the honor of administering Orcadia. It will take some pretty rough verbiage for me to even consider doing anything other than just entering into the discussion. And by the way, not all Americans blame BP entirely for the tragedy in the Gulf. Our government shares part of the blame for not enforcing certain standards that seem to have been overlooked and for not being more aware of the overall situation before the explosion. I also feel that certain government agencies here could be doing more to help solve the problem rather than pointing fingers of blame. Best wishes, JIm -----Original Message----- From: orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of MARION MCLEOD Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 9:02 AM To: ORCADIA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ORCADIA] My Dad will be 90 soon My Dad, Ernie Wishart, will be 90 on 9th July. Fit and healthy as ever and still dashing around doing things for himself and others. Must be in our genes, Charles, as our great grandmothers were sisters. Does that mean we shall both still be trundling along well into our 90s???? Marion Web pages at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/m/c/l/Marion-A-Mcleod Photos - People http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/21009959 Scenery http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/21009958 Orchids http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/21009957 Old photos http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/21018288

Unfortunately, the folks who pay the expense of allowing us this free forum have the right to set limits as to what is acceptable and what is not. The administrator is charged with seeing that the rules are enforced. If you were to be required to pay your share of the expense of running the operation you might have an argument as to your freedom not to be censored. The folks who give us this forum can as easily take it away. Freedom is not "free" but has its costs. We pay for this freedom by agreeing to be civil to one another and follow the rules set down by the forum's provider. This is just a fact of life. Best wishes, Jim -----Original Message----- From: orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tuck Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 12:42 AM To: charles.tait@zetnet.co.uk; orcadia@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] beer All, I am utterly opposed to censorship of any kind, either by a moderator or by a government, or by the church. I hate to think that someone sits in judgement over our remarks here and lets some through and throws others away. We have seen that in Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, Soviet Russia and many other places. Orkney, I thought, would be the last place we would find such a practice. Say it isn't so. If it is, you'll certainly have one less person to censor. The ultimate censorship tool is the delete key. Free speech for all!!! Tuck

Live broadcast from St. Magnus Festival on Radio Scotland next. _http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ssr9q_ (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ssr9q)

Sorry about that. Sent this the first time to Charles address instead of Orcadia. The heat's got to my brain. ____________________________________ From: KJEMEM@aol.com To: charles.tait@zetnet.co.uk Sent: 6/20/2010 10:29:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: Re: [ORCADIA] My Dad will be 90 soon It's "Father's Day" over here, so good wishes to all the dads and granddads on this list. I've just plowed through 2 days of email. It seems things have been a bit lively. Glad problems seemed to have been resolved before I jumped in and said anything offensive. I've been trying to keep my flowers alive in 100° temps and thinking of how lovely the cool clean air is in Orkney when the St. Magnus Festival starts. Wondering why I'm not there. Will be next year. Karen In a message dated 6/20/2010 8:55:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time, charles.tait@zetnet.co.uk writes: Whar kens but I see Ernie now and then at the papershop. And am very proud grandfather to Erik who will be home in august take care cousin

I'd have to agree with the recommendation!!! Heather in Lancaster, PA >

hmmmm. Ya know, there is a difference between you may feel is "bashing America", and being concerned about various current scientific reports out there, which highlight the distinct possibility that that mis-managed oil may well make it's way to the waters around Orkney, via the North Atlantic drift. The oil issue raised, is not an America problem, nor an American problem entirely, it just happens to be under American control and on waters in American jurisdiction, and the Democratic American President certainly seems determined to do all in his power to help, at this stage of the volatile game. Check out the online maps and charts of the NA drift, and the picture becomes crystal clear. The last such leak (1978 I think) was a Mexican management problem. It had a minimal gulf stream footprint. But this one loombs large, with the potential of a billion gallons of crude to be out there, before they get it stopped. It is already in the gulf stream, and the gulf stream eventually ends up in Orkney, is the point the scientists make. However the variables in the weather and surface winds, make predictions beyond a few days or a week, virtually meaningless. I have read numerous times, of Carribean woods washing up on Orkney beaches. Oil would I am sure, not be as welcome. On Jun 20, 2010, at 12:41 AM, Margaret Bainton wrote: > I cannot believe that Charles would be censored when I don't recall > him going off topic while another person can get away with bashing > America and rant on about topics that are not Orkney-related. > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Tuck <tuck12@comcast.net> > To: charles.tait@zetnet.co.uk; orcadia@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sun, June 20, 2010 12:42:21 AM > Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] beer > > All, > > I am utterly opposed to censorship of any kind, either by a moderator > or by a government, or by the church. I hate to think that someone > sits in judgement over our remarks here and lets some through and > throws others away. We have seen that in Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, > Soviet Russia and many other places. Orkney, I thought, would be the > last place we would find such a practice. Say it isn't so. If it is, > you'll certainly have one less person to censor. > > The ultimate censorship tool is the delete key. > > Free speech for all!!! > > Tuck > On Jun 18, 2010, at 6:05 PM, charles.tait@zetnet.co.uk wrote: > >> This stie censors me the sole Orcadiian to contribute so sadly >> goodbye but this will also be censored by a very veru sad person >> Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Tuck <tuck12@comcast.net> >> Sender: orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com >> Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:00:58 >> To: Mike Williams<mike@mistra.co.uk>; <orcadia@rootsweb.com> >> Reply-To: orcadia@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] beer >> >> Thanks, Mike, for the information on Highland Brewing Company. I read >> about all their beers and it's got my mouth watering already. I >> especially liked their list of who in Orkney has the stuff on draft. >> The problem I found with Orkney Brewery and Raven Ale was that no one >> in Orkney seemed to like Raven, and it was nearly impossible to find. >> They told me they sent most of it south. The Barony Hotel used to >> have >> it on draft, coming out of a wonderful raven shaped tap, but then >> they >> dropped it. A couple of visits ago I arrived and went straightaway to >> Orkney Brewery and bought a cask of it which we set up behind the >> house (Odin) and we could nip out anytime, fill a jug and enjoy. >> >> You can be sure we'll be trying several of the new ones, and the >> originals as well. Also, there was a link to the scallop and lobster >> outfit, which sounds like a rival for Orkney Sea Faire, a place we >> visit often when there. Scooping scallops, oysters (best in the >> world), cockles (unobtainable here in the states) mussels, and of >> course lobsters out of huge sea fed tanks a short stone's throw from >> the sea itself is a real joy and makes for a fine evening. >> >> Damn, but I'm getting hungry. Too bad I have to wait so long. The >> plan >> is London this August, where I'll be singing with a liturgical choral >> group in Westminster Abbey, and then Orkney the following summer, >> back >> in Odin if we can book it (Olive Taylor, who owns it, seems curiously >> unavailable at the moment.) If not there, then there are plenty of >> other fine places to stay. >> >> Perhaps we'll see some of you then. >> >> >> Tuck >> On Jun 18, 2010, at 4:15 PM, Mike Williams wrote: >> >>> Hi Tuck, >>> >>> The 2nd brewery is run by Rob Hill (former head brewer at Orkney >>> Brewery). His brewery is in the old dairy at Swannay Farm and he >>> brews some excellent beers. The web site is at: http:// >>> www.highlandbrewingcompany.co.uk/index.shtml >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Tuck <tuck12@comcast.net> >>> To: orcadia@rootsweb.com >>> Sent: Friday, 18 June, 2010 21:21:00 >>> Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] beer >>> >>> All, >>> >>> Skull Splitter (named not because it splits YOUR skull, but for >>> Thorfinn Skullsplitter, who got his name by his unique method of >>> political negotiation) is but one of the several beers from Orkney >>> Breweries in Quoyloo. It's a dark beer , rather malty, and not too >>> hoppy. But there is also Dark Island to try and Red MacGregor, >>> and my >>> favorite, Raven Ale. We can get several of those here at a place >>> called Zeke's in Dowagiac, Michigan, where they boast about 300 >>> beers >>> on their extensive list. But none taste as good as when sipped >>> before >>> a blazing sunset over the Loch of Harray. >>> >>> I understand there is now a second brewery in Orkney. Can anyone >>> tells >>> us what they know about that? >>> >>> >>> Tuck >>> On Jun 18, 2010, at 3:19 PM, James Thompson wrote: >>> >>>>>> People who live in Orkney may not understand this phenomenon, >>>>>> but I discovered by accident, that some there, surly do. >>>> >>>> But it's not just the surly ones! >>>> >>>> Jim >>>> >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------- >>>> This message was sent using the UIA Web Mail Server. >>>> ULTIMATE Internet Access, Inc http://www.uia.net/ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------- >>>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- >>>> request@rootsweb.com >>>> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >>>> the body of the message >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- >>> request@rootsweb.com >>> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >>> the body of the message >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- >>> request@rootsweb.com >>> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >>> the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- >> request@rootsweb.com >> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >> the body of the message >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- >> request@rootsweb.com >> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >> the body of the message > > > You may contact your list admin at any time at ORCADIA- > ADMIN@ROOTSWEB.COM. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > You may contact your list admin at any time at ORCADIA- > ADMIN@ROOTSWEB.COM. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

My eldest son wants to visit Orkney. He is a lonely planet travel book/guide affectionado, and I have used this guide in cuba, both the la habana city guide and the country wide version. They are great for their detail in things to see, where to stay, and all the do and don't lists. Their maps in the books they produce too are good and practical. It seems however that Lonely Planet haven't dedicated a book as of yet to Orkney. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion for an Orkney guide book as I would like to give one to my son and his wife to "study" before they go there. His normal travel routine is to prepare as much as possible, by simply reading the suggestions of someone who knows the subject, well in advance of the trip. I am normally less disciplined, yet I do now use the Lonely Planet issues often for reference.

All, I am utterly opposed to censorship of any kind, either by a moderator or by a government, or by the church. I hate to think that someone sits in judgement over our remarks here and lets some through and throws others away. We have seen that in Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, Soviet Russia and many other places. Orkney, I thought, would be the last place we would find such a practice. Say it isn't so. If it is, you'll certainly have one less person to censor. The ultimate censorship tool is the delete key. Free speech for all!!! Tuck On Jun 18, 2010, at 6:05 PM, charles.tait@zetnet.co.uk wrote: > This stie censors me the sole Orcadiian to contribute so sadly > goodbye but this will also be censored by a very veru sad person > Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tuck <tuck12@comcast.net> > Sender: orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com > Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:00:58 > To: Mike Williams<mike@mistra.co.uk>; <orcadia@rootsweb.com> > Reply-To: orcadia@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] beer > > Thanks, Mike, for the information on Highland Brewing Company. I read > about all their beers and it's got my mouth watering already. I > especially liked their list of who in Orkney has the stuff on draft. > The problem I found with Orkney Brewery and Raven Ale was that no one > in Orkney seemed to like Raven, and it was nearly impossible to find. > They told me they sent most of it south. The Barony Hotel used to have > it on draft, coming out of a wonderful raven shaped tap, but then they > dropped it. A couple of visits ago I arrived and went straightaway to > Orkney Brewery and bought a cask of it which we set up behind the > house (Odin) and we could nip out anytime, fill a jug and enjoy. > > You can be sure we'll be trying several of the new ones, and the > originals as well. Also, there was a link to the scallop and lobster > outfit, which sounds like a rival for Orkney Sea Faire, a place we > visit often when there. Scooping scallops, oysters (best in the > world), cockles (unobtainable here in the states) mussels, and of > course lobsters out of huge sea fed tanks a short stone's throw from > the sea itself is a real joy and makes for a fine evening. > > Damn, but I'm getting hungry. Too bad I have to wait so long. The plan > is London this August, where I'll be singing with a liturgical choral > group in Westminster Abbey, and then Orkney the following summer, back > in Odin if we can book it (Olive Taylor, who owns it, seems curiously > unavailable at the moment.) If not there, then there are plenty of > other fine places to stay. > > Perhaps we'll see some of you then. > > > Tuck > On Jun 18, 2010, at 4:15 PM, Mike Williams wrote: > >> Hi Tuck, >> >> The 2nd brewery is run by Rob Hill (former head brewer at Orkney >> Brewery). His brewery is in the old dairy at Swannay Farm and he >> brews some excellent beers. The web site is at: http://www.highlandbrewingcompany.co.uk/index.shtml >> >> Mike >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Tuck <tuck12@comcast.net> >> To: orcadia@rootsweb.com >> Sent: Friday, 18 June, 2010 21:21:00 >> Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] beer >> >> All, >> >> Skull Splitter (named not because it splits YOUR skull, but for >> Thorfinn Skullsplitter, who got his name by his unique method of >> political negotiation) is but one of the several beers from Orkney >> Breweries in Quoyloo. It's a dark beer , rather malty, and not too >> hoppy. But there is also Dark Island to try and Red MacGregor, and my >> favorite, Raven Ale. We can get several of those here at a place >> called Zeke's in Dowagiac, Michigan, where they boast about 300 beers >> on their extensive list. But none taste as good as when sipped before >> a blazing sunset over the Loch of Harray. >> >> I understand there is now a second brewery in Orkney. Can anyone >> tells >> us what they know about that? >> >> >> Tuck >> On Jun 18, 2010, at 3:19 PM, James Thompson wrote: >> >>>>> People who live in Orkney may not understand this phenomenon, >>>>> but I discovered by accident, that some there, surly do. >>> >>> But it's not just the surly ones! >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------- >>> This message was sent using the UIA Web Mail Server. >>> ULTIMATE Internet Access, Inc http://www.uia.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com >>> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >>> the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com >> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >> the body of the message >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com >> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >> the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

Greetings stephen, I always enjoy reading your thoughts for the group. Seems I learn something every time. Wanda (historian) Minnetonka MN Subject: [ORCADIA] A Response....Re:  My ties to Orkney... The island life      this little sand beach was perhaps the only   place where a Viking ship could have snuck in there, as did Thorfinn   the Great when he hunted down and killed his enemy Roganveld. My host   later explained that where I had been sitting was a couple hundred   yards or so from where Roganvald was killed! My paternal forbear from   which our name evolved, was married to a Thorfinn, which made this   site and evening event for me rather overwhelming. Heather's selkies   revelation is something which I relate to. Roganvald .

T shirt temp is 10 degrees or so here, I am reliably informed that minus 20 is fine for T shirts in Winnipeg. Anyway U was not cold on my 8 mile bike ride tonight. Temp maybe 12 or so I think. Sea temp less but already some hardy souls swimming.

It was my Dad's 90th yesterday we have had quite a joyous time as he is so well. Lots of family and friends. -- Charles Tait Photographic Limited, Kelton, St Ola, Orkney, UK KW15 1TR Tel 01856 873738 Fax 01856 875313 Mobile 07785 220269 All outgoing and incoming mail is checked by Norton Antivirus email charles.tait@zetnet.co.uk website http://www.charles-tait.co.uk photo gallery http://gallery.charlestait.com Charles Tait Photographic Limited Company Number SC240761 Warning: This email is intended only for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any sale, usage, distribution or copying of this email or its attachment(s) is strictly forbidden. If you have received this message by mistake please notify us. It may contain data that is copyright,confidential or otherwise not for distribution.

Hi Charles, I sure wish you could send some of that cold N wind to the southeastern US. We're running anywhere from upper 80's to mid 90's with high humidity. It's good weather for staying in and watching the golf tournament. Congratulations to your dad. I should be so lucky to be that healthy if I live to such a wonderful age. I agree with the others about your staying aboard. From my reading in the archives you have been an important member of this group. I regret the manner of our getting acquainted but appreciate a forgiving spirit and look forward to a long and very interesting relationship. Best wishes, Jim

Jim OK Cold N wind now gone quite a nice evenig here, but not exactly summer solstice weather!

I don't ken but he still drives and is very sharp ------Original Message------ From: wngriepp8@comcast.net Sender: orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com To: orcadia@rootsweb.com ReplyTo: orcadia@rootsweb.com Sent: 19 Jun 2010 22:18 Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] My Dad Congratulations to your Father. Must be all that good clean living , fresh air and fine food. Wanda Minnetonka MN  (no storm here) It was my Dad's 90th yesterday we have had quite a joyous time as he is so well.  Lots of family and friends. -- . ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

I cannot believe that Charles would be censored when I don't recall him going off topic while another person can get away with bashing America and rant on about topics that are not Orkney-related. ________________________________ From: Tuck <tuck12@comcast.net> To: charles.tait@zetnet.co.uk; orcadia@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, June 20, 2010 12:42:21 AM Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] beer All, I am utterly opposed to censorship of any kind, either by a moderator  or by a government, or by the church. I hate to think that someone  sits in judgement over our remarks here and lets some through and  throws others away. We have seen that in Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy,  Soviet Russia and many other places. Orkney, I thought, would be the  last place we would find such a practice. Say it isn't so. If it is,  you'll certainly have one less person to censor. The ultimate censorship tool is the delete key. Free speech for all!!! Tuck On Jun 18, 2010, at 6:05 PM, charles.tait@zetnet.co.uk wrote: > This stie censors me the sole Orcadiian to contribute so sadly  > goodbye but this will also be censored by a very veru sad person > Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tuck <tuck12@comcast.net> > Sender: orcadia-bounces@rootsweb.com > Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:00:58 > To: Mike Williams<mike@mistra.co.uk>; <orcadia@rootsweb.com> > Reply-To: orcadia@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] beer > > Thanks, Mike, for the information on Highland Brewing Company. I read > about all their beers and it's got my mouth watering already. I > especially liked their list of who in Orkney has the stuff on draft. > The problem I found with Orkney Brewery and Raven Ale was that no one > in Orkney seemed to like Raven, and it was nearly impossible to find. > They told me they sent most of it south. The Barony Hotel used to have > it on draft, coming out of a wonderful raven shaped tap, but then they > dropped it. A couple of visits ago I arrived and went straightaway to > Orkney Brewery and bought a cask of it which we set up behind the > house (Odin) and we could nip out anytime, fill a jug and enjoy. > > You can be sure we'll be trying several of the new ones, and the > originals as well. Also, there was a link to the scallop and lobster > outfit, which sounds like a rival for Orkney Sea Faire, a place we > visit often when there. Scooping scallops, oysters (best in the > world), cockles (unobtainable here in the states) mussels, and of > course lobsters out of huge sea fed tanks a short stone's throw from > the sea itself is a real joy and makes for a fine evening. > > Damn, but I'm getting hungry. Too bad I have to wait so long. The plan > is London this August, where I'll be singing with a liturgical choral > group in Westminster Abbey, and then Orkney the following summer, back > in Odin if we can book it (Olive Taylor, who owns it, seems curiously > unavailable at the moment.) If not there, then there are plenty of > other fine places to stay. > > Perhaps we'll see some of you then. > > > Tuck > On Jun 18, 2010, at 4:15 PM, Mike Williams wrote: > >> Hi Tuck, >> >> The 2nd brewery is run by Rob Hill (former head brewer at Orkney >> Brewery).  His brewery is in the old dairy at Swannay Farm and he >> brews some excellent beers. The web site is at: http://www.highlandbrewingcompany.co.uk/index.shtml >> >> Mike >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Tuck <tuck12@comcast.net> >> To: orcadia@rootsweb.com >> Sent: Friday, 18 June, 2010 21:21:00 >> Subject: Re: [ORCADIA] beer >> >> All, >> >> Skull Splitter (named not because it splits YOUR skull, but for >> Thorfinn Skullsplitter, who got his name by his unique method of >> political negotiation) is but one of the several beers from Orkney >> Breweries in Quoyloo. It's a dark beer , rather malty, and not too >> hoppy. But there is also Dark Island to try and Red MacGregor, and my >> favorite, Raven Ale. We can get several of those here at a place >> called Zeke's in Dowagiac, Michigan, where they boast about 300 beers >> on their extensive list. But none taste as good as when sipped before >> a blazing sunset over the Loch of Harray. >> >> I understand there is now a second brewery in Orkney. Can anyone  >> tells >> us what they know about that? >> >> >> Tuck >> On Jun 18, 2010, at 3:19 PM, James Thompson wrote: >> >>>>> People who live in Orkney may not understand this phenomenon, >>>>> but I discovered by accident, that some there, surly do. >>> >>> But it's not just the surly ones! >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------- >>> This message was sent using the UIA Web Mail Server. >>> ULTIMATE Internet Access, Inc http://www.uia.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com >>> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >>> the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com >> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >> the body of the message >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com >> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and >> the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com >  with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and  > the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com >  with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and  > the body of the message You may contact your list admin at any time at ORCADIA-ADMIN@ROOTSWEB.COM. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORCADIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message