Highland Games in the rain

[beloitpiper]

Tomorrow is the Milwaukee Highland Games, one of my most favorite events all summer. Unfortunately, the forecast is rain. All day. With 55 degree temperatures. So now I'm torn.

Half of me says "Forget it, just go to the Chicago and Wisconsin Games later in the year."

The other half of me says "This is the perfect chance to try out that new day plaid..."

Advice? What do you think? Should I brave the Scottish weather and go or have an "indoor day" and do a Scottish movie marathon with some Laphroaig?

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Go to the games. Carry an umbrella. Have your Laphroaig when you get home to ward off any chance of getting a summer cold.--BTW your suit just went in the mail. Sorry for the delay.

[McMurdo]

Go to the games even when it rains it can be a wonderful experience. Just make sure you wear wool.

[macwilkin]

Barbour wax jackets are the perfect accesory to Highland attire.

Something to remember in the future.

T.

[Fougasse]

Barbour wax jackets are the perfect accesory to Highland attire.

T.

... and a pair of green Hunters.

Seriously, in Scotland the only wet weather option is.... get wet! If we only went out in fair weather we'd hardly go out at all!

[Lady M]

A little rain shouldn't stop you, just make sure to bring a warm coat and have a blast (oh, and don't forget your camera!)

[wvpiper]

If you go with the idea that it will be wet, possibly miserably wet, and muddy, and you're OK with that, you should have a fine time.
If it just goes down hill, well you can just go home early and have the cocktail, or two.

[beloitpiper]

Inverness cape it is then!

[Highlander31]

Inverness cape it is then!

Good for you. Enjoy the games and the fine weather.

[Nighthawk]

Go!! What's a wee bit o' rain? My living history has done numerous festivals in the rain. The one thing that I personally dislike about that is breaking down camp- wet canvas tents are heavy!

Oh, and save the Laphroag for a movie night in after the festival.