Pics from Monterey, California Games Aug '11

**Scottish Terrier** · 11th August 11, 09:24 AM

Thank you Longhuntr74 and the rest of the guys who posted their pictures of this year's Monterey Scottish Games. It was so nice to finally meet some of the men and put names to faces. I hope to be meeting some more of you X Markers at the Pleasanton Games on Sept. 3-4. Slainte!

**English Bloke** · 11th August 11, 10:33 AM

Longhunter:
What a superb selection of pictures. I really would love to be able to get to one of your extravaganzas as you always appear to be having such a good time. It would be wonderful to be able to meet and converse face to face and get past the limitations of Forum comms.

It would be ace to be able to enjoy a piece of the obvious good humour and camaraderie that your photo's portray. Thanks for letting us all join in, all be it via the t'interweb.

Brooke:
That is a fabulous jacket, weskit AND kilt. I am most envious.

Jamie n' Star:
Nice to see you out and about. We miss your contributions here. Incidentally, I have just aquired a Nicholson Ancient 8yd 16oz pleated to sett, for a bit of a snip. It fits like it was made for me (I mean exactly my kilt measurements) so I couldn't resist it. It's a gorgeous tartan. We'd look like twins! (Whaddya mean "Ooooh NOOOO"?)

Alan:
You're looking good there Bloke... In fact, cut to the chase, everybody is looking good!!

Crackin' thread, Cheers!

**longhuntr74** · 11th August 11, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

Longhunter:
What a superb selection of pictures. I really would love to be able to get to one of your extravaganzas as you always appear to be having such a good time. It would be wonderful to be able to meet and converse face to face and get past the limitations of Forum comms.

It would be ace to be able to enjoy a piece of the obvious good humour and camaraderie that your photo's portray. Thanks for letting us all join in, all be it via the t'interweb.

EB: Thanks for the compliments. You are, of course, most welcome to any event that I'm hosting if you were to ever be in close proximity to my location. I'm glad that our jovial atmosphere has managed to be portrayed through the images...because that's who I am as a person. The seriousness of my profession provides enough stress to life. Kilts, hobbies, family and friends are a great balance to the business side of things. You only have one life to live...make the most of it and have a good time doing it!

**MacMillans son** · 11th August 11, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

Brooke:
That is a fabulous jacket, weskit AND kilt. I am most envious.

Thank you John, and the rest for all of the nice comments on the tweed jacket and waistcoat. The texture and pattern is an example of me stepping outside my normal comfort zone, but doing so in the faith I have gained here on Xmarks. However, it is also an example of the challenges of buying online, wherein one vendor's "long" is not the same as the "long" hanging in the closet. In response, I dropped it off at the alteration shop this morning to have the sleeves let out a bit. Fortunately there was plenty of materiel in the inside cuff to work with. With that said, I'm really happy with it and do appreciate all of your kind words of support for my choice.

Best regards,
Brooke

**longhuntr74** · 11th August 11, 05:14 PM

Brooke...where did you say you got it?

**MacMillans son** · 15th August 11, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

Brooke...where did you say you got it?

Jeff and Kyle,

Sorry for the late reply, I have been out of town for a few (pics to follow soon).

I purchased the jacket and waistcoat from Heritage of Scotland during one of their 15% off sales. It is their "Day Wear Tweed" in a Harris Tweed they call "Forest Sett with Red Stripe". They just changed their website and some parts are not that well functioning. But you can find it by searching their site for "Day Wear Tweed" then scroll down to look at the tweeds it is available in. Those labeled with a "K" in their code are Harris Tweeds. This tweed is also carried by Scotweb under their Harris Tweed line and can be found if you search under Harris Tweeds then green based tweeds.

Cheers,
Brooke

**creagdhubh** · 16th August 11, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

Jeff and Kyle,

Sorry for the late reply, I have been out of town for a few (pics to follow soon).

I purchased the jacket and waistcoat from Heritage of Scotland during one of their 15% off sales. It is their "Day Wear Tweed" in a Harris Tweed they call "Forest Sett with Red Stripe". They just changed their website and some parts are not that well functioning. But you can find it by searching their site for "Day Wear Tweed" then scroll down to look at the tweeds it is available in. Those labeled with a "K" in their code are Harris Tweeds. This tweed is also carried by Scotweb under their Harris Tweed line and can be found if you search under Harris Tweeds then green based tweeds.

Cheers,
Brooke

No worries! Thanks Brooke!

Cheers,

**creagdhubh** · 11th August 11, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Scottish Terrier

Thank you Longhuntr74 and the rest of the guys who posted their pictures of this year's Monterey Scottish Games. It was so nice to finally meet some of the men and put names to faces. I hope to be meeting some more of you X Markers at the Pleasanton Games on Sept. 3-4. Slainte!

Wish we could be there cousin!!! Steph and I are thinking of you!!!

Creag Dhubh!!!