Clan MacTavish at WV Highland Games 4/5/2012

**David Thorpe** · 6th May 12, 10:51 AM

Roughly 1% of Clan MacTavish USA; l to r, WV Commisioner and Past Membership Secretary, Lt. Clan Chief, and one of the two newest official members (me).

**mookien** · 6th May 12, 12:10 PM

You guys look great. Standing in the shade in short sleeves, I assume it must have been a pretty warm day. Nice-looking kilts and outfits, by the way.

If I do correct arithmetic, there must be around 300 clan members in the U.S. That's not a lot. I enjoy seeing all the clans represented at games in their various booths. So, good for you for holding up your clan's tradition in West Virginia. You were certainly "not forgetful".

**Mark Stephenson** · 6th May 12, 01:07 PM

Yes, we are a wee Clan, but are well-represented at Highland events. We are also very fortunate to have a Clan Chief who is very active and who maintains close and cordial ties with Clan MacTavish USA. Like the saying goes, it's quality not quantity. ...of course, on a kilt-related issue, it's nice that we do have a number of great tartans from which to choose.

My wife Carol and I will be hosting the Clan MacTavish tent at the Kentucky Scottish Weekend next weekend, and at the upcoming games in Glasgow, KY and Wellington, OH. If any X-markers are there, please stop by and say hi.

**David Thorpe** · 8th May 12, 03:22 PM

My lovely bride, Conni and I at the WV Games Friday night ceilidh.

**OC Richard** · 10th May 12, 01:25 PM

I was so bummed that I didn't get to go this year!

I fly out from California to attend the WV Games every year, I think it's four or five straight years until now.

Well I fly back to hang out with my Mother in Hurricane and other relatives in Chesapeake, and Bridgeport makes for a nice side trip. Before that, I would visit during the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair at Cedar Lakes around the 4th of July.

This year I stayed home and had cataract surgery.

**David Thorpe** · 10th May 12, 04:10 PM

Maybe next year, Richard? Hope your recovery is quick and painless!

**OC Richard** · 11th May 12, 05:30 AM

Yes I really want to get back there... the hills have a pull on a Mountaineer, you know, no matter how many years you've spent away. My older sister recently retired and moved back to WV after 40-odd years in California. I'm looking forward to doing the same some day.

The surgery went fine! Thanks!