Kingston Scottish Festival

**Nathan** · 14th May 13, 04:33 PM

Is anyone planning to check out the Kingston Scottish Festival on May 25th? I'll be there!

**crash** · 22nd May 13, 09:50 AM

I'll be there with Mrs.Crash.

**Nathan** · 22nd May 13, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by crash

I'll be there with Mrs.Crash.

Very cool! How will I recognize you?

**crash** · 24th May 13, 07:11 AM

Look for one of these guys.

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Haven't decided yet between the Colquhoun (green and blue) or Sir John A MacDonald(red and black) it is after all in Kingston. Can't decide between the Tilley hat or the Glen either. Oh well we'll see what happens on the day. See ya there.

**Jock Scot** · 24th May 13, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

Very cool! How will I recognize you?

The Dandelion worn in the lapel, or bonnet-----behind the ear?----------is the traditional xmarks recognition signal I believe.

**crash** · 24th May 13, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

The Dandelion worn in the lapel, or bonnet-----behind the ear?----------is the traditional xmarks recognition signal I believe.

I forgot about that Jock. I'm not sure if there are any left in my yard that haven't gone to seed though.

**Jock Scot** · 24th May 13, 08:22 AM

Many of us have a synthetic Dandelion, I cannot remember(Chas had a supply I think) where I got mine, but no doubt someone will chip in with the information. Too early for sunflowers I suppose?

**cessna152towser** · 24th May 13, 11:00 AM

Chas obtained a supply of synthetic dandelions from Cornwall, England. I believe they can also be bought from Steve Ashton's Freedom Kilts.

**Nathan** · 24th May 13, 12:00 PM

This time of year, I trust there will be a multitude of dandilions around. You can wait until you get to the festival grounds and still find some.

**Nathan** · 26th May 13, 01:06 PM

So the Kingston Scottish Festival was a great time! The weather was a little colder than folks would have liked although there were a few sunny breaks.

There were lots of bands to enjoy. Here are some pipers strolling by the vendors.

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Crash and I did meet up thanks to the friendly dandilion! It was nice meeting you Crash!

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There were some smartly attired judges and some very accomplished bands. The Grade 1 bands were all exceptional.

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My father joined me. It was nice to attend the event with him.

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Here he is watching the massed bands after the temperature had dropped significantly.

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And the two of us together...

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A gentleman with a very nice camera asked me if he could take my photo so I agreed as long as he emailed me the results. I had already retreated to the van to get a pullover and gloves due to the cold. Disregard my cell phone sticking out of my jacket pocket and ruining the line of my jacket. ;) lol