Friday – John – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell

Friday here in the UK and eight hours from now it will be Saturday eve in the US. Been real busy seeing everything Edinburgh has to offer and will be moving up North to Port Soy. Port Soy is the home of my maternal grandmother and we will get an idea of where she spent her youth. Our MacKay family history on my mother’s side is steeped in tradition. Clan MacKay can trace its history back to 1210 when the first recorded chief was born. Since that time it has been a matter of clan wars, land gained, land lost, castles built, castles sacked, and service to various kings and queens once the British conquered Scotland. Here is the Tartan, Crest, and Coat of Arms

Mackay Tartan
Clan Mackay tartan

 

Clan Mackay Crest

Manu Forti means “With Strong Hand.”

 

Clan Mackay Coat of Arms

Today’s JohnKu speaks of history. I hope you have a great weekend

History by John W. Howell © 2017

We think about now,

There is a past worth finding. . .

To enrich your life.

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I am still out of the country and apologise if I don’t get to your comment in a timely manner

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I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

54 thoughts on “Friday – John – AKA – TGIF”

    1. Yes, Friday at 4am plus eight hours equals 12:00. I made a call that after 12:00 it was Friday evening. Like the day before Christmas is called Christmas eve the day before Saturday is called Saturday eve.

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  4. You’ve confused me today John. US time is generally behind British (about 5 hours for NY)so how will it be Saturday eve at home in 8 hours when that’s about Friday eve here?
    Glad you’re having a good time in Scotland.
    Hugs

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    1. Let me explain using Christmas as an example. The night before Christmas its Christmas eve. The night before Saturday is Saturday eve. So what I was trying to say was, my post went live Friday morning and eight hours later is would be Saturday eve. Hope that clears it up.

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  7. It’s fun to journey with you and your family. Though I have some roots in Scotland, I don’t know anything about them. You’re fortunate to have a sense of heritage. Enjoy every moment!

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  9. John, I find this so fascinating! How wonderful it must be to walk where your ancestors did. I love the tartan and the Coat of Arms. Have you ever thought of incorporating the tartan colors into your branding or blog? Just a thought, because, as I said…I love this stuff!

    I’ve done some ancestry on my side, but nowhere near as far back as you have. Love that you’re experiencing the country of your ancestors first hand. Perhaps some of that history will spin it’s way into a plot idea or two 🙂

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  10. What an awesome feeling to walk the ground where your ancestors walked and know that their DNA still lives on in you. Love the Tartan and Coat of Arms. Hope you’re getting lots of fodder for more great stories!

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  12. I love your clan’s tartan! Those colors are beautiful together. Hope you’re having a good safe trip and taking a LOT of pictures (some to share with us, of course!)

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  17. Sounds like you are having the trip of a lifetime John. Like the tartan. Will you be bringing a quilt made of it back home with you? That stag doesn’t look too happy having those knives pointed at it.

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