Portland Highland games

[vmac3205]

hello again every one, we are getting closer to the games, i look forward to meeting some fellow kilters.
here i am in my kilt (nightwatch tartan from still water) still not exactly sure what i will be wearing for a shirt but i will also most likely be wearing a back pack. and i will be looking to purchase a sporran and some other accessories while im there!

Captmac's absolute favorite sporan is a Stillwater we picked up whilst visiting Steve and Bobbi at Freedom Kilts.

[TimmyG]

We have not yet received our placement, so I'm not sure where we will be located. We should be in the program guide. I'm glad to hear that you will be stopping by. I look forward to meeting you. We are excited to be at the games. We had a great time at the Bellingham games and the traditional kilt wearers really liked our kilts. See you on July 16th!

[Brasilikilt]

I'm not terribly sad to say that I won't make it there this year because I will be in Rio De Janeiro.

I do however wish that the timing of my trip didn't interfere with the goings on this summer.
Ohh well, there's always next year :-)

[MrLion]

Anybody every attend this event in Silverton?
It's south of Portland, much closer to my home:

http://www.canterburyfaire.com/

It's on two consecutive weekends in July, looks like fun!

[Silent Raven]

only one more week left until the games! im very excited as this will be my first (possibly second, it was a very long time ago and cant remember much) and i am piecing together my attire bit by bit, still trying to decide on a shirt to wear, will possibly just get a solid color to match my hose, which ever color i decide to wear. i hope to meet some of you there, as i stated before i will try to find a dandelion to wear somehow so i can be recognized as an xmarks member. and i will definitely be visiting all the booths and venders!

-Josh

[beerbecue]

hello again every one, we are getting closer to the games, i look forward to meeting some fellow kilters.
here i am in my kilt (nightwatch tartan from still water) still not exactly sure what i will be wearing for a shirt but i will also most likely be wearing a back pack. and i will be looking to purchase a sporran and some other accessories while im there!

Might I suggest taking some time this week to put in a hem - the kilt is quite long and would look much, much sharper if you brought it up to your kneecaps.

Using a dark, matching thread, use a catch stitch for securing it, and when you get to the pleats, open them up, fold up the hem, and iron them down when done. The extra weight will also help the swing and lay of the kilt.

Supposed to be a warm one, so bring $$$ for some tasty beverages!

[Silent Raven]

Might I suggest taking some time this week to put in a hem - the kilt is quite long and would look much, much sharper if you brought it up to your kneecaps.

Using a dark, matching thread, use a catch stitch for securing it, and when you get to the pleats, open them up, fold up the hem, and iron them down when done. The extra weight will also help the swing and lay of the kilt.

Supposed to be a warm one, so bring $$$ for some tasty beverages!

Can you recommend and good places to get this done? as I am not quite ready to tackle such a feat. I'm in Coos Bay, if that helps.

[Silent Raven]

if any one in the area is looking for a kilt/skilt there one listed on craigslist for only $100
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/clo/2480341371.html
also a full prince charlie set
http://medford.craigslist.org/clo/2490470588.html

[DeWayne Ross]

Maybe I'll make it to Portland this year.

[Silent Raven]

TOMORROW! i am very excited for this and i hope to see some xmarks members there. ill post a pic of my outfit in a few hours so people can spot me out in the crowds.

-Josh