Costa Mesa Games 2012

[Alan H]

EXACTLY. I used to take in a lot of stuff, now I mostly just see athletics. It's actually refreshing to go to a Games now and then and NOT throw. I get to see more of what's going on.

[MacGumerait]

Nice pics Richard , it's always great to see piping pics , of course I have to admit , I am a bit partial to the piping world .

I especially like the pic of the Glendale Arizona pipe band members watching their mate . I know the Black Watch tartan is commonly seen but I never tire seeing it pleated to the stripe in regimental fashion . I first seen the the Black Watch Pipes and Drums in 1976 on their North America tour ( a teenager at the time ) and some of my family served in The Black Watch . However , it's not sentimental reasons that I like the tartan it just seems to speak to me , and I do like many tartans . Call me a simpleton , but I have always liked the straight forward and somewhat simple sett of the Black Watch .

All that said , back to the pics . My compliments to you and the I-thing , you both did well !!!

Best regards , Mike