VA Scottish Games 2011 Pix

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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.

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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.

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Not that all of you here have a Clan affiliation, but I always like to take pix of clan booths for those of you who do.

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Not a clan of course, but Clarke Scott and I had a good chat when he learned of my upcoming trip to Scotland and pending visit to Abbotsford. .



The lass at the House of Gordon gave me a pause to refresh myself for my busy morn.



The Donnachaids partied on.


Arrived at my tent with my prize!


Oppie, the opossum

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Who should first come to see me but our own Mirthlesstroll and her two protectors!





The rest of the day was doing the duties of Clan convener; meet and greet members and prospects.

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After the parade, I stretched my legs a little more.


Orvice



The day was waning and our XMarks ‘meet up’ showed it in numbers but not in spirit!


L to R: Sir William, SVC40bt, MC

With day spent, I walked over to the Pub tent and enjoyed the Glengarry Boys


The prices fell for imbidations from $5 to $3 to $1!

It was then time to pack up and head for home. But a stop at Park Lane Tavern was indeed a happy ending!

And Opie was welcomed with a quick snatch by the wife with a firm hug!

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Great photos Ern, looks like there was something for everyone.