My son the brute at Saline Celtic Festival

**kilted firefighter** · 10th July 16, 06:37 AM

We went to the Saline Michigan Celtic festival this weekend. Saturday morning we ran a 3 mile obstacle race, then enjoyed the games. There was an area set up for highland games for kids fourteen and under. My ten year old had a blast. At the caber toss there were several different sizes available. He asked for the biggest one. The volunteer tried to talk him into a smaller one one to no avail.

This was the first time he has done the caber toss. First attempt was a dud. The photos are of his second attempt. The rest of the summer I'm sure he will be destroying my lawn throwing stones and lumber.

**grizzbass** · 10th July 16, 08:52 AM

a fun series of shots

**bdkilted** · 10th July 16, 02:57 PM

My boys did the kids games until they got too old. Then they did demonstrations before the kids games for a few years. They loved the games. One is going to be 21 this fall, maybe he will take up the games again. Great pictures, keep encouraging your young man.

**GrainReaper** · 10th July 16, 06:50 PM

I wish I had gotten to do that as his age, plan is hatching in my head for my 5 year old

**kilted firefighter** · 11th July 16, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by GrainReaper

I wish I had gotten to do that as his age, plan is hatching in my head for my 5 year old

For a lighter caber they used different lengths of cardboard tubes that you might find inside a roll of carpet with a two by four duct taped inside. Adaptable to almost any age or size while still useful for teaching technique.