What shall we call a gathering of Macs??

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What shall we call a gathering of Macs??

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I happened to see a link on Facebook where a group of Macs got together for a regatta (see link & photo below)...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/8994597 ... 4202137045
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...and it got me wondering... what shall we call a group of MacGregors? With crows it's a 'murder', with ants it's a colony, and of course there are many others. What shall we have for Macs?

Given the newly available burgee for the Macs... (see link below)...

https://macgregorsailors-online-store.square.site/

...perhaps we should go off what Puffins are called (see below)?

I'm not sure 'colony' quite suits... it's not nearly silly enough. Perhaps call it a Circus of Macs? ...or a Puffinry of Macs? ... a raft?

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How about a “beak” of Macs?
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"A Raft" would work if they were.....rafted. :D
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I dunno... I'm really leaning towards a "Circus of Macs"! :D
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Might I suggest . . .

"A versatility of Macgregors".
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A Mod of Macs?
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A traditional Scottish clan gathering is often referred to as a "Highland Games" or more broadly, a "clan gathering".
From Google….Here's a more detailed explanation:
Highland Games:
While sometimes used to refer to only the athletic competitions, "Highland Games" can also encompass the broader clan gathering, including parades, music, dancing, and cultural events.
Clan Gatherings:
These are events where members of a particular clan (or people affiliated with the clan) come together to celebrate their shared heritage, culture, and traditions.

In Scots Gaelic, a gathering is called "coinneachadh" (pronounced roughly as "kuhn-yak-uh") means "gathering," "meeting," "assembling," or "coming together"
A more common familiar word would be he word "cèilidh" (pronounced roughly as "kay-lee") is another word that often refers to a social gathering in Scottish culture, particularly one involving music, dancing, and storytelling

So maybe a “MacGregor Clan Ceilidh or Kay-lee”?
(But given the propensity for Scott’s to get together we could get a really interesting collection of people together in kilts looking for a good caber toss, hammer throw, and stone put, along with Highland dancing, bagpipe music, and ….. well ya’ll get the idea. :D )

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A MAC PAC
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OverEasy wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:36 am
(But given the propensity for Scott’s to get together we could get a really interesting collection of people together in kilts looking for a good caber toss, hammer throw, and stone put, along with Highland dancing, bagpipe music, and ….. well ya’ll get the idea. :D )

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Caber toss?
Mast toss!!!!!
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Anchor heaving instead of rock shot put? :D
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