Monterey (CA) Scottish Games

**walkerk** · 9th July 07, 08:55 PM

While inland California was enduring a heat wave, it was cool and overcast along the coast. The Monterey Games, now in their 40th year, still has a small and cozy feel. Held in a long, narrow valley a few mile inland, the grass and trees are lush even during the usually dry summer.

For X-Markers it was noticeable that there were hardly any kilts worn by "non-participants". Even Utilikilts were few in number. Several people stopped to complement my non-tartan R-kilt. Here's a toast to Robert on our birthday.

At least one of the dogs was kilted!

The Amazing Madalyne found a sash for herself in California tartan. Since the vendor had fashioned a rosette for her, she immediately demanded my cap badge as a brooch.

There were a fair number of clans in attendance.

**walkerk** · 9th July 07, 09:04 PM

Most unusual mascot has to be this. BFI is a disposal company. Is that a cucumber? A pickle?

Many dancers competing.

Yes, Virginia, there is a kilt inspector. And here he is with pen, ruler, and notebook dressing down the drum majors.

And the one with the amazingly straight pleats is leading the massed band.

Panache talks with Yaish during a break in the competition.

**walkerk** · 9th July 07, 09:12 PM

There was plenty of fine entertainment on the stage.

Panache chats (or perhaps conspires) with Scott, one of the vendors.

These fellows were definitely having the most fun of anyone there.

Part of the collection.

**walkerk** · 9th July 07, 09:18 PM

The gentleman is Sean Folsom, who has been mentioned here before. To see what all these instruments are, visit http://hotpipes.com

He makes it seem so effortless.

It was a good time. We'll be looking forward to it next year.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 9th July 07, 09:43 PM

SUUUUUUUUUUUPER pictures. Thanks so much! I really enjoyed the video.

**Monkey@Arms** · 9th July 07, 11:51 PM

Hey WalkerK,

Great pics as usual. Couldn't see it that well before, what's the story with Panache's new cap badge? The vid was terrific too, I've seen Sean perform, his collection of pipes and related reed instruments is amazing.

Best regards,

Jake

**Splash_4** · 10th July 07, 04:05 AM

Wow, that is great!

**TimC** · 10th July 07, 07:51 AM

Hey guys, sorry I had to miss it. This work stuff gets in the way of living sometimes. Great pictures Kent - thank for sharing.

-Tim

**Alan H** · 10th July 07, 08:44 AM

Hey, excellent! About time we got Madalyn into some tartan! It looks great!

**cessna152towser** · 10th July 07, 10:04 AM

Thanks for showing us these lovely pics. Looks like you had fine weather in a nice setting for your gathering. I really enjoyed the Uillean Pipes video.