Kingston Scottish Festival

**crash** · 24th May 13, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

The Dandelion worn in the lapel, or bonnet-----behind the ear?----------is the traditional xmarks recognition signal I believe.

I forgot about that Jock. I'm not sure if there are any left in my yard that haven't gone to seed though.

**Jock Scot** · 24th May 13, 08:22 AM

Many of us have a synthetic Dandelion, I cannot remember(Chas had a supply I think) where I got mine, but no doubt someone will chip in with the information. Too early for sunflowers I suppose?

**cessna152towser** · 24th May 13, 11:00 AM

Chas obtained a supply of synthetic dandelions from Cornwall, England. I believe they can also be bought from Steve Ashton's Freedom Kilts.

**Nathan** · 24th May 13, 12:00 PM

This time of year, I trust there will be a multitude of dandilions around. You can wait until you get to the festival grounds and still find some.

**Nathan** · 26th May 13, 01:06 PM

So the Kingston Scottish Festival was a great time! The weather was a little colder than folks would have liked although there were a few sunny breaks.

There were lots of bands to enjoy. Here are some pipers strolling by the vendors.

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Crash and I did meet up thanks to the friendly dandilion! It was nice meeting you Crash!

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There were some smartly attired judges and some very accomplished bands. The Grade 1 bands were all exceptional.

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My father joined me. It was nice to attend the event with him.

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Here he is watching the massed bands after the temperature had dropped significantly.

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And the two of us together...

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A gentleman with a very nice camera asked me if he could take my photo so I agreed as long as he emailed me the results. I had already retreated to the van to get a pullover and gloves due to the cold. Disregard my cell phone sticking out of my jacket pocket and ruining the line of my jacket. ;) lol

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**cessna152towser** · 26th May 13, 02:37 PM

Excellent pics, nice to know that the dandelion enabled you to find each other.

**crash** · 26th May 13, 03:01 PM

It did indeed happen and Nathan has the pictures to prove it. It was a great event and made more special by meeting up with another Xmarker. Now who's going to Maxville?

I just looked back over the photos and even though I'm a relatively slim guy next to Nathan I look huge.