VA Scottish Games 2011 Pix

**Mael Coluim** · 3rd September 11, 07:15 PM

Day one is down and one to go!

A mid morning thunderstorm had us all go to our cars till it past. Orders from the Sheriff. What a hoot. I had just gotton everything were I wanted it, too!

We had a good turn out of Xmarkers for the 3 o'clock Meet Up. A few more came by who missed the appointment.

Here's the Rabble at 3 PM.

L to R: MC, MacMillan of Rathdown, Madadh, McCreedy, Orvice, Geoff Withnell, Santa Wally, SVC40BT, Sir William

Here's our rendition of the Hamish. I'm sure I said raise the left leg? Yeah, we need to work on this. But hey, it was in the mid-afternoon at a Scottish Games. And you know it is said, where two XMakers gather you will find three fifths.

Later Ambjack came by with Anne and his parents.

SFCRick had dropped by as I was closing up the tent to exit the field for the thunderstorm. Magyar stopped by to say hi, as he was exiting.

I didn't get a chance for a walkabout, but did make a beline to Welsh Cookie man.

Those of you attended and took pix, please add them here.

**creagdhubh** · 3rd September 11, 07:39 PM

Great photos! It appears everyone had a wonderful time! Scott, I absolutely love your choice of attire, mate. Is your kilt the new box-pleated Macmillan old colours (Dalgliesh) from Matt Newsome?

Slainte!

**Downunder Kilt** · 3rd September 11, 08:02 PM

Great photos and thanks for sharing them. Hope the weather stays kind to you guys for day 2

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 3rd September 11, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Great photos! It appears everyone had a wonderful time! Scott, I absolutely love your choice of attire, mate. Is your kilt the new box-pleated Macmillan old colours (Dalgliesh) from Matt Newsome?

Slainte!

It's a Kingussie kilt by the redoubtable Matt Newsome in MacMillan Hunting weathered old colours. High points of the day were saying "howdy" to fellow X-Markers and bumping into Charles McKerrell of Hillhouse and Madam McKerrell, old friends from Loch Maben, Scotland, who were on their way to the Society of Scottish Armigers AGM in Colorado, and were honoured guests of the games.

**creagdhubh** · 4th September 11, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

It's a Kingussie kilt by the redoubtable Matt Newsome in MacMillan Hunting weathered old colours. High points of the day were saying "howdy" to fellow X-Markers and bumping into Charles McKerrell of Hillhouse and Madam McKerrell, old friends from Loch Maben, Scotland, who were on their way to the Society of Scottish Armigers AGM in Colorado, and were honoured guests of the games.

Wonderful!

**Stirling McQueen** · 4th September 11, 02:03 PM

My wife, son and I made it to the games today (Sunday). Sorry we did not get to meet the rabble. I did find a MacQueen hat badge ("Constant and Faithful") which has been escaping my sights for some time.

Peace,
Henry

**Mael Coluim** · 5th September 11, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Great photos! It appears everyone had a wonderful time! Scott, I absolutely love your choice of attire, mate. Is your kilt the new box-pleated Macmillan old colours (Dalgliesh) from Matt Newsome?

Slainte!

Here's a better shot of Scott with John. Scott said within the Clan they call this weathered tartan, MacMillan 'mud'. Not really fair, as it's quite a beaut. Too bad, I didn't get that rear pleat shot!

These two gents, wear it well.

**Mael Coluim** · 5th September 11, 10:51 PM

What a difference a day makes. The morning started foggy and mild. It would turn into a scorcher. But no complaint here; as there were no hours wait in your car for a storm to pass.

Matt Kuldell played the pipes to call those who were interested to participate in the Kirkin’. [I had fortified myself with the nine bells opening at the Hospitality tent.]

Rev. Ken Ervin was quick on the uptake having all of us kilted to come forward for the blessing of the tartans as none had brought their clan banners.

I was stuck on Saturday in the tent. So, today, I needed to do a walkabout to accomplish an important task. My first stop was to see Jenny and Matt at the Scottish Trading Company. Seeing Jenney is better jolt than a second cup of coffee. Matt when learned I was going to Scotland later in the week gave me tips where to find some treasures. My lips are sealed.

Afterwards, I scored a direct hit and found what I sought at the VA Parks booth. Not the usual lamb, but an critter that would pay my required penance to my wife from leaving my daily chores at home.