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<\/a><\/p>\nWe’ve been so busy lately, we completely forgot about Burns Night, and didn’t make any plans. But in honor of Robbie Burns birthday, I’ll leave you with a couple verses of his most well known song. The one that every one sings along with, but few actually know the words – or even what they mean. I’ve been told (by a very drunk man with a very thick accent, so I think this is what he meant) that this song is a toast to old times and old friends. Auld Lang Syne<\/em> meaning “in the days of old,” or “in days gone by,” or even “once upon a time.”<\/p>\n Here’s to old friends, and the good old days.<\/p>\n Should auld acquaintance be forgot, CHORUS: We twa hae run about the braes, CHORUS<\/p>\n We twa hae paidl\u2019d i’ the burn, CHORUS<\/p>\n And there\u2019s a hand, my trusty fiere! No, the house piper is not playing tonight; it’s been a long time since Aaron has had time (and a decent location) to do any serious practicing on his pipes. 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Auld Lang Syne<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nand never brought to mind
\nShould auld acquaintance be forgot,
\nand auld lang syne<\/p>\n
\nFor auld lang syne, my jo,
\nfor auld lang syne,
\nwe\u2019ll tak a cup o\u2019 kindness yet,
\nfor auld lang syne.
\nAnd surely ye\u2019ll be your pint-stowp!
\nand surely I\u2019ll be mine!
\nAnd we\u2019ll tak a cup o\u2019 kindness yet,
\nfor auld lang syne.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nand pu\u2019d the gowans fine ;
\nBut we\u2019ve wander\u2019d mony a weary fit,
\nsin auld lang syne.<\/p>\n
\nfrae morning sun till dine ;
\nBut seas between us braid hae roar\u2019d
\nsin auld lang syne.<\/p>\n
\nand gie’s a hand o\u2019 thine!
\nAnd we\u2019ll tak a right gude-willy waught,
\nfor auld lang syne.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"