Portland Highland Games - July 18th & 19th 2014

**DyerStraits** · 5th July 14, 12:45 AM

I would surely join you if I could. Have a great time and be sure to post photos.

**Hawk** · 6th July 14, 11:48 PM

Yes indeed, all attending are encouraged to post photos here on this thread. Let's have some good coverage of the games and activities.....

Hawk

**Cathy** · 7th July 14, 12:09 PM

Hi!
I am totally new here and love the Scottish culture...of course the kilts are amazing

I also play Ukulele and was thinking of going up to Redmond, Oregon for a Uke festival July 18-21. Is Gresham anywhere near Redmond. This will be my fist time in OR. It would be great to check out the Highland Games as well!
Thanks!
Cathy

**ratspike** · 7th July 14, 03:48 PM

heh, no, Gresham is nowhere near Redmond. Gresham is tacked on to the east end of Portland. Redmond is a bit shy of three hours from here, just north of Bend.

**Cathy** · 7th July 14, 04:37 PM

Thanks, Bob!

Yeah...I just googled it...maybe a bit too far for a weekend trip. Maybe I will visit Portland this summer and wait for the Albuquerque Uke fest in the fall.

Cheers!
Cathy

**ASinclair** · 7th July 14, 08:09 PM

Hello Cathy!

If you have not done so already, you may want to introduce yourself in the Newbie forum.

**Cathy** · 7th July 14, 08:41 PM

Thanks! Will do

**Hawk** · 7th July 14, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by Cathy

Thanks, Bob!

Yeah...I just googled it...maybe a bit too far for a weekend trip. Maybe I will visit Portland this summer and wait for the Albuquerque Uke fest in the fall.

Cheers!
Cathy

Well, if you do Cathy, be sure to coordinate with us here and we'll be happy to see you on the 19th, at least, at the games and activities here in the Portland area....

Hawk

**Hawk** · 11th July 14, 09:20 PM

Ok! you kilted minions, The Portland Highland Games is only a week away......get your kilts ready, your balmorals out, and we'll see you there ( don't forget a camera also ).

As for you athletes that are going to compete, please let us know what day you're going to be there so we can come out and support you.....

Personal note - I, myself, am going to plan on being there on Saturday and I hope to make all the rounds, clan tents, vendors, pipers, dancers, athletes and let's plan on a XMTS meetup on Saturday.......

Hawk

**ratspike** · 12th July 14, 07:22 AM

I have so much bloody sewing to do so *other* people can go to their Games that I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it. If I can clear a few more kilts out of my queue I'll be able to go, though I'll likely not be bringing a camera after all.