Ingleside

Written by Adrian Walter Monday, 19 December 2011 23:05

     Recently "Tartanic" added an unexpected little adventure to their tour schedule, We traveled south to Ingleside Texas. Having been a resident of Corpus Christi Texas for twelve years, Jill Jack decided to visit the south once again and drag "Tartanic" with her. As luck would have it, the "Ingleside Renaissance Festival" was in need of a musical act and the call of the beach was in our hearts. The weather was not the best, but much fun was had by all who attended. As There is often in these situations where cold and wet conditions test the fingers and toes of us all, unusual things tend to happen. Well, unusual things tend to happen when "Tartanic" arrives in any weather. Guest perfomer Jim Hooke came along to play bodhran, Scott Mc leod gave us a grand show on pipes and of pipes, Adrian Walter was beating on everything he could get his hands on, Jill A Jack danced around to stay warm,  and John E Jaan (also previous resident of Corpus) took care of the rest.

     New friends were made, old friends were seen, and many drinks were used for warmth. Our sound techs were amazing, the best we have ever had."Tartanic" was asked to judge the costume contest which included a small horse, and a lovely gypsy with an eye for the John E Jaan. The "Texas Gypsys" were kind enough to allow us to share their shelter to avoid the weather and shared our stage. We are thankful to them for that. "Incatation belly dance" and the "Texas Gypsys" both joined us in our performances to keep us all moving and warm. They are all such beautiful dancers. At the end of the day "Tartanic" retired to the "Studio Six" Hotel in Ingleside to warm up and sleep like babes. Thank you "St"udio Six". Our #one fan "The Drewster drove down from Dallas to see us perform and stayed with us at the Studio Six."On Saturday night we all watched the horror movie called "the DARQ" in which stars the son of both Adrian and Jill, Fisher Scott. 

    On Sunday things continued to get crazy and as often happens in Texas and with "Tartanic", bets get made and challenges are thrown out. One such challenge caused the ever present mechanical bull to be considered as a form of entertainment. Hhhmmmmm... Men in kilts and mechanical bulls....Hhhmmmm. Well of course Adrian is going to ride the bull. How could anyone even doubt it. Then of course Scotty decided to climb the climbing wall in his Kilt. John realized that the bar must be raised and asked all present if any would race Scotty up the wall? Well it was so cold and wet anyway, Why not thought Jill. The race was on... only problem, Jill was wearing too many clothes, but not for long. A rapid stip tease was in order as the race of Bloomers vs Kilt was engaged. The Winner suprisingly was Jill A Jack. Girl in Bloomers beats former Marine wearing kilt up climbing wall. "Ingleside Renaissance Festival" we whole heartedly thank you.