Hi Mountain Ash,

I have to admit I didn't know the names of all the Scottish dances we did that day, so I just checked it out on You Tube. Yes, I definitely danced the Dashing White Sargeant, too. As you said it was pretty fast and that is when I believe I received my bruises! Instead of hooking elbows, my partner sort of grabbed my arm in such a way, as to render it black and blue! However, it was great fun and would do it again. (btw, my husband wasn't a dancer either)

As for the change of name to Happy Gordon, I would definitely believe it, but disagree with it. I just think this "correctness" has gone too far.

BTW, did your friend enjoy herself in the US?