EM Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 (leading to the infamous R.H.B.B. invitations).Whoops. I made a typo there (corrected now). It should read R.S.B.B, or in other versions of the story R.S.B.D. The invitations were to an UHA dance in 1901 and were printed by the Shetland Times with these letters rather than the usual R.S.V.P. The first three letters stand for "Royal Sovereign Be ..." As for the final "B"? I presume "b*ggered" but the written source is not explicit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimIvens Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 The decision has been made. Whatever you feel about it, it cannot be undone. Backbiting and acrimonious comments are a total waste of time. Be nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeAyBee Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 ^^ Hear hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan1888 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Having been at the meeting on saturday night I feel that Colin`s comments on here are out of order, insensitive and inaccurate. The majority of people I have spoken to and who were at the meeting agreed with the decision, however in situations like this there will always be people who agree otherwise. The Fire Festival has been cancelled end of story and will go ahead next year.I would also like to ask the moderators to lock this thread as I feel the debate could get out of hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARRON SMITH Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I agree brian1888 This whole discussion is sharn the meeting was held and a decison was made. In my own opinion, it is the right decision.just get over it,my thoughts are with the family get well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassermaet Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hear, hear! I agree, this thread is turning into a slanging match over nothing really. All I can say is I hope the Jarl's baby gets well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjool Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I would also like to ask the moderators to lock this thread as I feel the debate could get out of hand.There's no reason to lock this thread. Hopefully it is enough to remind people to keep their words civil and their posts on topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I agree, this has been relatively civil. With all due respect, has the Hop night been cancelled too? I don't think I've seen or heard that mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan1888 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I would also like to ask the moderators to lock this thread as I feel the debate could get out of hand.There's no reason to lock this thread. Hopefully it is enough to remind people to keep their words civil and their posts on topic. Fair enough I`ve said my point and will leave it at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 With all due respect, has the Hop night been cancelled too? I don't think I've seen or heard that mentioned. The Official Hop, held at Scalloway Hall, was cancelled immediately after the Fire Festival was cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Thanks Colin. Reason enough to keep the thread open is that of filling in the respectful and appropriate blanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para Handy Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Surly the welfare of the Jarl's baby comes before a night on the piss. If some one had died it would have been cancelled so the fact that Michael Pottinger put the life of his baby first should be commended even if it means that all the other Jarl's have to wait an extra year before they get a go at the job I for one can see no reason for Michael not to be the Jarl next year and carry on from there. A father that Charlie can grow up to be proud of. My thoughts are with the whole family as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlady Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I would like to thank the community of Scalloway for having the sensitivity that seems to lack in today's society. Thoughts and Prayers are with the Jarl, his baby and all their family x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 The last postponement was 1965 due to Churchill's recent (24th Jan) death. Another notable postponement was 1900 due to a flu epidemic.When I wrote the above I wasn't sure about all postponements so only listed a couple. On checking I think that there is only one other so include it now for completeness. The 1936 Lerwick UHA was postponed due to the recent (20th Jan) death of King George V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan1888 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Surly the welfare of the Jarl's baby comes before a night on the piss. If some one had died it would have been cancelled so the fact that Michael Pottinger put the life of his baby first should be commended even if it means that all the other Jarl's have to wait an extra year before they get a go at the job I for one can see no reason for Michael not to be the Jarl next year and carry on from there. A father that Charlie can grow up to be proud of. My thoughts are with the whole family as well. Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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