Just a quick note here and I'm hoping I'm not bending the rules, also with the location of this post ( I'm sure the moderators will help with its placement if not in the proper location).

To those Xmark members and associated, that are planning on attending the Portland Highland Games this year, if you're wanting for a little local meet up/get together on Saturday evening of the games, may I suggest that you venture to a highly rated Scottish Pub 10 miles away. Being very easy to get to, located in a neighboring community of Oregon City, the "Highland Stillhouse" might be a good place to have a face to face visit. Offering the "best" Fish N Chip, bangers n mash, and other highland grub, along with a great variety of brews ( so I'm told, as I don't partake), this is a wonderful place to see some Xmarkers and visit.

If you'd like address or directions, drop me a PM. I'd love to meet some of the Xmark community Saturday eve, as for myself, I have to work all the days of the Games locally.

Hawk