Stone Mountain Highland Games

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Well, here I am late to the party again!

Yes, Friday night at the Celtic Tavern is a go as always. This year I will not be out of town, so you can come and see me in person.

I know that Tripleblessed and several others will be there as well--probably Lamar Britt, et al. I would never speak disparagingly of the sponsors reception which competes with our humble gathering no Friday evenings, but . . . you knew there was a but, and it's a big one! (pun intended) . . . we're a lot more fun!

The Tavern is a family-oriented place, so you can bring your children with no fear of their being lead astray or molested in any way. (Unless you leave them unattended, in which case we may sell them to the Campbells or something.)

The Tavern does stock copious amounts of ales and other fermented adult beverages, but if you want to swap tastes of different single malts, Greg (the owner) won't complain about our flasks. (Notice, I use the plural form of flask; I have several and like to use them all at once.) We often swap tastings on the sidewalk out front as well as sampling the wares of the bar inside. And I will ask Greg to be sure to have extra shepherd's pie as you do not want to miss that.

Any time after 5:00 P.M. or so, you can come in and meet any number of the roving rabble. It's pretty close to the park, so all you campers ought to plan on being with us. We'll be the guys in the kilts.

For those of a more adventurous bent, we will begin cattle reiving and generally pillaging the surrounding area later in the evening. Come casually dressed or to the nines, it won't matter. If its cool, I'll likely be in a sweater. If hot, it's a polo shirt or some such. I save my finery for weddings, funerals, Burns Suppers (which we also have in January), and maybe the games if it's cool enough.

So plan now. Be there or wish you had. You know you want to; all the kids are doing it.

And pay close attention to how Jock sports the proper plant badge for the rabble. If you don't have one, get one soon!