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10th September 21, 06:56 AM
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Pleasanton Highland games
Happy to report that there was a Pleasanton Highland games this year.
It was strictly an outdoor affair and the crowd size was limited to 10, 000 guests (as opposed to 50,00)
It was a scaled down games (and HOT!), but my Lovely Star (aka the F-H.C.A.G) had a lovely time. It had been so long since we had listened to music, watched the dancers and the athletics, and heard the skirl of the pipes.
Cheers
Jamie and Star
Cheers
Jamie
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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10th September 21, 07:12 AM
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You and your bride are looking great as always, Jamie. Good to hear that fun was had.
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10th September 21, 07:42 AM
#3
Looking good Jamie.
Couldn't help noticing the tartan - it isn't called the loud MacLeod for nothing!!
I went to Pleasaton back in 2005 with my (now ex-) wife and we visited the MacLeod tent - the lady there asked if my wife traced her family back to Harris or Skye - "Skye" replied the wife - her next question was "and how many generations back do you go?" - after a quick look at each other my wife answered "errr- just the one". I think we made this lady's day if her reaction was anything to go by.
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10th September 21, 08:53 PM
#4
You guys look fantastic!
We attended Saturday, and had a great time. The athletes were impressive, the dancers graceful, the musicians talented, and the wood-fired pizza was a nice surprise.
This was our first time at a large event since the pandemic started, but it felt pretty safe overall - we were able to keep our distance, enjoy libations, and relax. It was very warm - 93°F if memory serves - shade was crucial.
Last edited by KennethSime; 11th September 21 at 08:13 AM.
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11th September 21, 01:08 AM
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I am glad to see your bit of the world is getting back to some sort of normal Jamie. Was Alan H around there throwing trees and bits of mountain about?
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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11th September 21, 08:26 AM
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cool
great to see a festival back on
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12th September 21, 08:20 AM
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 Originally Posted by Jock Scot
I am glad to see your bit of the world is getting back to some sort of normal Jamie. Was Alan H around there throwing trees and bits of mountain about?
Jock,
He was! He came out of retirement to compete Sunday with the Masters. He was having a great day with caber. This one, his first toss, was an 11:50 I think. He got 12:00 for the next two.
Cheers
Jamie
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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12th September 21, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by KennethSime
You guys look fantastic!
We attended Saturday, and had a great time. The athletes were impressive, the dancers graceful, the musicians talented, and the wood-fired pizza was a nice surprise.
This was our first time at a large event since the pandemic started, but it felt pretty safe overall - we were able to keep our distance, enjoy libations, and relax. It was very warm - 93°F if memory serves - shade was crucial.
You both look wonderful! Sunday got up to 99* and there was just no way I was going to wear a tie (which is why I have the safari gear to fall back on)
Cheers
Jamie
* When the temps hit 99 at 2:00 we called it a day!
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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12th September 21, 01:59 PM
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Great to see some old events like Pleasanton being revived.
Still too much covid here in Scotland, but hopefully will be out and about again next year.
Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.
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