A Couple of Irish Festivial Pics

**Mickey** · 29th May 11, 07:57 AM

Went to the Irish Festival yesterday, and had a very good time. The music was very good and the weather was nice. There were a lot more kilts than I had expected, most being Utilikilts. Would go again today but the weather is going to be way too hot and humid for me. Was a very nice way to spend an afternoon.

Here's how I was dressed. (apologies in advance to Jock for the matching, but it just sort of happened). I did feel a pressing need to get myself a pith helmet though.

A rare photo of the wily and elusive TurboKittie.

The games were very entertaining. Don't know where these guys get their energy.. they never seemed to stop.

One of the many Utilikilt folks. Very nice guy.

And the area was infested with Wolfhounds. Awesome dogs. I really want one!

**CMcG** · 29th May 11, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Mickey

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Here's how I was dressed. (apologies in advance to Jock for the matching, but it just sort of happened).

As long as matching was an accident, it might be OK from a THCD point of view

Scrunched down hose on the other hand...

Originally Posted by Mickey

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One of the many Utilikilt folks. Very nice guy.

Is that a Utilikilt? I can't see the characteristic "V" shaped pattern of snaps at the top of the apron...

Interesting outfit regardless, with a tartan plaid over the shoulder and a tartan flashes but a solid coloured kilt. Plus a rather large knife!

**Chas** · 29th May 11, 09:28 AM

Looks like a fun day all round. The heavy athletes do tend to get a bit obsessive don't they? Here in England or the games I visit in Scotland, they are totally oblivious to any and all other activities.

I see that the wolfhounds did a good job - I couldn't spot one wolf in the pictures! When I was younger we had a Great Dane - it is like having a horse that thinks it has the right to sit on your lap.

Regards

Chas

**Jock Scot** · 29th May 11, 09:51 AM

No need to apologise my dear chap, matching does "sort of happen" from time to time!

Thank you for the interesting pictures.

**Mike_Oettle** · 29th May 11, 10:02 AM

Nice pictures, Mickey, and it’s especially nice to put a face to the name TurboKittie!
Regards,
Mike

**TurboKittie** · 29th May 11, 12:54 PM

Oh, you didn't post some of my favorite pictures.

Like capturing the sweet goofiness of the puppy! Little guy was only 4 1/2 months old and has a lot of growing in front of him....

Or the piper

The couple from the back

And some of the more "interesting" action shots of the fellows involved in the games

**KiltedDixon** · 29th May 11, 06:04 PM

Great Pics by all. Loved the Athletics pics.

**azwildcat96** · 29th May 11, 06:39 PM

That was a giant Guinness behind TurboKitty...Making me thirsty!

Cheers!

**Mickey** · 29th May 11, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Is that a Utilikilt? I can't see the characteristic "V" shaped pattern of snaps at the top of the apron...

Sorry, I'm not smart enough to recognize the different types. Anything that isn't "traditional" I tend to group as UKs. It was probably an Amerikilt, thinking back on it.

Here are a few more pics. Sorry guys, I tend to forget that 1) I'm not actually posting pics here so I'm not using up bandwidth (something I'm used to from other boards) and 2) This isn't my meager facebook page... which means that not everyone is familiar with me, the family, or this area.

Yes, the giant Guinness. I'll have just one please!

Here is a pic of our daughter, thoroughly enjoying her snowcone and balloon. In the far background, you can make out the elusive TurboKittie buying Celtic_GravityRebel (son... however he spells his name here) a deep-fried Snickers bar... while he's wearing his new leather fedora..with kilt... and pulling it off. (I'll let him post his own pics of himself)

Another action shot for the gamers.

And a caber throw, for those that may have never seen a man throw a telephone pole across the yard.

A small group of fine rides for the bikers here.

Here is a shot of one of the local mounted policemen. Bonus... You can make out another glimpse of the elusive TurboKittie in the mirror while she took the photo.

This all was held in St. Charles, MO at the actual departure place of the Lewis and Clark expedition. This is the memorial.

It all is right next to the historical, original main street, with original buildings.

This is the first double brick house built in the area. Not terribly thrilling to our overseas friends, but pretty old for us. It always cracks me up just a little.