Thanks JJ
The kilts are under our pants.
Seriously there is a strong Scottish heritage in these parts.
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| Author: | John Kinnaird jr [ Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Doc makes it official...he is now really a Doc. |
At my son's graduation from the University of North Carolina in Asheville Doc Watson was given and honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by the University. Now he really is a doctor. So, to show his appreciation he played, and sang a few tunes. See if you can recognize this guy in his academic regalia Attachment: reduced doc.jpg At the commincement my brother and I found a bagpipe player (he piped the students in and out) who made his own pipes out of African Blackwood trimmed in silver. Very colorful character so I couldn't resist posting his picture. Attachment: IMG_0064.jpg This is probably in the wrong forum. If so, my apologies |
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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Doc makes it official...he is now really a Doc. |
That's really a fine thing for Doc. Thanks for sharing that, John. Pat |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Doc makes it official...he is now really a Doc. |
John, congrats to your son and to you as well! |
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| Author: | John Kinnaird jr [ Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Doc makes it official...he is now really a Doc. |
Thanks Steve Pat, it seemed like Doc was pleased with the event. He evidently originally got the name doc when he first started playing. His first name is Arthel or something similar and the announcer at one of his early gigs asked the crowd what kind of nick name he should have to get around the difficult first name. Since Shirlock Holmes sidekick Watson was a doctor someone suggested "Doc" would work just fine. |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Doc makes it official...he is now really a Doc. |
Very cool indeed...it's always nice to see the K-Bros together. What!!!???...no kilts? |
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| Author: | John Kinnaird jr [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:04 pm ] |
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Thanks JJ The kilts are under our pants. Seriously there is a strong Scottish heritage in these parts. |
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| Author: | Randolph [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:09 pm ] |
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Aatts juust a wee bit a cool stuuff !! 
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| Author: | Bill Hodge [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Doc makes it official...he is now really a Doc. |
Congrats to Doc and your Son. ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations")
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| Author: | Steve Sollod [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Doc makes it official...he is now really a Doc. |
Hey - I graduated from UNC-Asheville in 1977. We didn't have Doc at our graduation... |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:56 pm ] |
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Wrong forum? That's Doc you're talking about. The right place I'd say. That's something you sure will remember. Cheers, Danny |
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| Author: | John Kinnaird jr [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:14 am ] |
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Thanks Bill Steve, 1977 Unca was a junior college wasn't it? You are right about the memories Danny. Doc is getting on up in years. If you want to see him perform a person should grab any opportunity available. |
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| Author: | Todd Rose [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Doc makes it official...he is now really a Doc. |
Thanks for posting this, John. I think it's great that Doc was awarded this degree. To say it's well-deserved is quite an understatement. Congrats to your son, too! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Doc makes it official...he is now really a Doc. |
Yeah, that was the coolest graduation I ever attended. At the end of the commencement speaker's speech, he burst into song. Said he always wanted to sing for Doc Watson and this was his big chance. Kudos to John Kidd, standing betwixt my bro and myself. Takes a real man to wear a skirt with such confidence. Steve |
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