Creative Writing Summer Program (North America)

[Stewart]

For those with kids who are about to enter 11th Grade, 12th Grade, or college that have an interest in Creative Writing then I thought I'd suggest this - a Creative Writing Summer Program, spanning the month of July 2006, in St. Andrews, Scotland.

It's the sort of thing I wish I'd had when I was that age, in another country, of course, since St. Andrews is only a couple of hours' drive from me.

It gives the kids the opportunity, I suppose, to learn more about the art of creative writing in addition to a number of excursions that prove a nice blend of Scottish culture, haunted castles, historic battlegrounds, Loch Ness monster hunting, and traditional dancing.

The cost, at least to my eyes, is incredibly cheap at £2,600 ($4,641.69) although, of course, currency fluctuations could increase or decrease the number of dollars.

 

[Stewart]

Some of those excursions:

• St. Andrews' Castle
  
• Glamis Castle
  
• Fife fishing village
  
• Falkland Palace
  
• Dunottar Castle
  
• Scottish Highlands
  
• Edinburgh Castle
  
• Stirling Castle
  
• The Wallace Monumentp (Yes, Braveheart!)
  
• Loch Ness
  
• Ceilidh Dancing
  

 

[abecedarian]

If I act immature can I do this too??? What a cool opportunity!
My doctor's son is spending a semester studying at a college in Ireland. While I'm very happy for him, I'm extremely jealous too.
I have a friend in Largs it would be great to see again..

 

[Stewart]

I have a friend in Largs it would be great to see again..

Largs is about fifteen minutes' drive from where I am just now. It's history revolves around the early Viking invasions on Scottish soil; although the town is not remarkable these days, given over to cheap arcades and crappy souvenirs. It is, though, on the coast and five minutes on the ferry takes you to Lesser Cumbrae with the town of Millport. The island of Lesser Cumbrae is nice to cycle around (it's only 11.2 miles) and there are a few local features for viewing.

 

[abecedarian]

Largs is about fifteen minutes' drive from where I am just now. It's history revolves around the early Viking invasions on Scottish soil; although the town is not remarkable these days, given over to cheap arcades and crappy souvenirs. It is, though, on the coast and five minutes on the ferry takes you to Lesser Cumbrae with the town of Millport. The island of Lesser Cumbrae is nice to cycle around (it's only 11.2 miles) and there are a few local features for viewing.

Boy, do I wish..The friends who've been there to visit have such lovely pictures..

 

[mehastings]

If I act immature can I do this too???

Seriously, I can chew gum with my mouth open and talk about boys constantly if that's what it takes.

 

[Stewart]

My mistake: Greater Cumbrae; not Lesser Cumbrae.

 

[abecedarian]

My mistake: Greater Cumbrae; not Lesser Cumbrae.

Um, I'm from Kansas, Hick capitol of the world..can you explain the difference? We have Haven and South Haven, which are at least 100 miles apart and have nothing in common except being located on the same page of the Rand McNally Road Atlas..You, you're talking exotic locations to Geeks like me

 

[Stewart]

Two big rocks sitting in the water next to each other. One's bigger than the other.

 

[abecedarian]

Two big rocks sitting in the water next to each other. One's bigger than the other.

Ah, I see. I believe there must be a few Scotsmen in the woodpile around here There IS a town here that hosts a big Scottish festival every year. We had a blast watching big burly guys in kilts toss hug sack of potatoes over a high bar Who says we don't have class here in Kansas??

 

[Stewart]

Who says we don't have class here in Kansas??

Kansas Tourist Board?

 

[abecedarian]

Kansas Tourist Board?

What? We have one? Oh wait, I think its made up of refugees from Munchkinland

 

[Stewart]

Over on the left you'll see some grass...and, if you glance right you'll see some of our grass.

 

[abecedarian]

Pssst, don't tell anyone, but we now have TREES here too

 

[Stewart]

Imported, of course.

 

[abecedarian]

Imported, of course.

Except for the Cottonwoods and Osage Orange trees; those are native. Actually, we are very very grateful for the imported trees. They keep the topsoil from blowing to Oklahoma or Nebraska.