Harpenden Highland Games - Sunday, 12 July 2015

[HarveyH]

This years Harpenden Gathering is on Sunday 12 July.

Its been mentioned on a couple of threads but I thought it would be a good idea to set a thread going here so we can say if we are going - especially as I understand the Quaich is going to be there.

For info and details of where to get advance reduced admission, see: http://www.harpenden-lions.co.uk/highland-gathering

[freddie]

I'll be there now that Asbourne is cancelled.

[tpa]

I've bought my ticket, so all being well, I'll be there. Is someone bringing the quaich?

[HarveyH]

oh dear - on our way to the gathering with a gentle drizzle. See people later.

[John_Carrick]

Hope everyone has a great day and Paul's order book will be bulging.

[tpa]

I was pleased to arrive there and find the ground dry, having passed through several downpours - wipers on double speed stuff.

Scots corner turned out to be Scots line. Chas was there as always and although I spent some time with him, totally neglected to take a picture, though he can just be seen here talking to some visitors.

Next to Scottish tablet was Paul Henry, seen here trying to prevent his stall taking off, something Chas also had to contend with.



After Paul we had a large selection of cromachs.



and that was it for Scots Corner. But we did have some heavies attempting none too successfully to toss the caber. I can't comment on the success of the weight throwing for distance or height as there was no commentary.



On an adjacent area and attracting all the commentary were a horsey couple, an errant hawk that disappeared into a neighbouring tree and refused to chase the dummy rabbit, the usual dog and duck show, though I was not sure that it wasn't the ducks chasing the dog.

To be continued.