Just moved to the empire state

**berserkbishop** · 30th January 10, 08:44 AM

Hello New Yorkers. I was just moved to Saratoga Springs and was wondering if there were any Kilties in the area. I would love to get some recommendations on things to see and do from some locals and have the opportunity to meet some more of the fine member of this board. Thanks!

Bishop

**Galician** · 30th January 10, 09:57 AM

Wow, welcome to my state, even if you're aways from the city! :-)

p.s. there is a member of the board in that town. just can't remember his name right now.

**rocscotjoe** · 30th January 10, 11:25 AM

There are several great festivals in Upstate. You are pretty far east, so New England has alot to offer you as well. Look for the Central NY Highland Games in Syracuse, there are Games in Ithaca, Amherst (near Buffalo) and Olcutt, east of Niagara Falls. We have an active Scottish Heritage Society in Rochester, and there are pipe bands all across Upstate.

Hope to see you at an event!

**JamieKerr** · 30th January 10, 11:55 AM

Did someone say upstate? I'm from Westfield, about an hour south of the Canadian border!

**starbkjrus** · 31st January 10, 07:23 AM

Wow Reston, you do get around. Enjoy the upstate winter.

**berserkbishop** · 31st January 10, 07:40 AM

Thanks for the replies and advice y'all. Dee, the military does have a tendency in aiding one to "get around." Really the winter here isint as bad as I was dreading, though I have been told that it has been very mild so far. If only the thermometer would go above freezing this place would be great! All that aside I am happy to be seeing new things but still miss my 60-70 degree winter in SC. Any chances in a meetup halfway between here and the city, since that seems to be where most of the NY kilties are located? Rochester is a further drive than NYC for me.

**ChattanCat** · 31st January 10, 06:06 PM

Yo!!,
I'm now residing in State College, PA. What's up?
Wallace

**berserkbishop** · 1st February 10, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by ChattanCat

Yo!!,
I'm now residing in State College, PA. What's up?
Wallace

Hey! I didnt realize that you had moved. How are you doing?

**csbdr** · 1st February 10, 11:04 AM

hey! Welcome to the great White North!! I live right outside Saratoga in Middle Grove and as far as I know am the only kiltie around (until now!). There is a fellow in Albany, but as I remember he doesn't wear it much outside of an "event" (but I could be mistaken.) I can give you the skinny on our area. What are you interested in? Feel free to PM me if you prefer. Oh, BTW, this isn't a typical winter.........

**Bigkahuna** · 1st February 10, 12:07 PM

Welcome. Nice to have you here. All my people are from the Carolinas and I know what you mean about missing that sunny weather. Just hunker down till Spring and you will see how pretty it gets. Regards John