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The Kintyre Mag

WebEdition 56    January / February 2003

Welcome to the Fifty-Sixth WebEdition of The Magazine.

A Very Happy and prosperous New Year to all

In the wider context of the world, the coming year does not bode well.  I hope, however, although we cannot bury our heads in the sands - nor would we want to - that we can continue to be friends, colleagues, and allies through this little Magazine. It seems a long time ago since this online version of the Mag started in January 1997, and many things have happened in the world since, but I have always felt a kinship with all of you wonderful folk out there who lift me with your kind words. I cannot thank you enough for allowing me into your lives, and for being my friends.

One of those friends - Cindy Nunn - has graciously allowed me to post in this edition, the heart-warming account of her and her husband Colin's retaking of their marriage vows at Saddell Abbey. I guarantee a smile, and maybe a wee tear, but certainly a nodding of the head! Have a look and see for yourself.

Other contributors to this edition include another staunch friend, Mr. Carl Porter of Georgia, who has passed on a couple of wonderful poems from Campbeltown. You must read them at Page 6.   And my very great friends Janet and Marie Morrison (Janet is now a published authoress - see Page 5) asked a question about an old Scots word 'intrometted'  You'll see what happened at Page 4.

Until the next time,

Ca' canny

Ian Forshaw - January 2003
(one of these days I'll get a new photo!)
 

Looking from Crosshill, over the Loch, to the Trench Point with Arran beyond.

Scanned from an image by Kintyre Photography, Longrow, Campbeltown.