Pleasanton California Highland Games

[Monkey@Arms]

Hope Monkey@Arms has a brown UK Workman's waiting for me there.

Alas Kent there were no brown UK's in 40 in the inventory they shipped us (None in my size either.) Hope everyone will drop in on the Utilikilt tent and say Hi on Sunday. I'll be wearing my new Olive UK Original model. We are located right next to a beer vendor toward the far end of the clan area.

Speaking of which, I had the great pleasure to meet Bunchdescendant today. He was wearing a very fine looking leather sporran that he had made himself, right down to the leather tassels. I was quite impressed!

Best regards,

[SSgt Baloo]

Me mum and I went there today. While I did not wear a kilt (all my kiltish handiwork is still kind of slap-dash) I still enjyed myself. I bought a drawstring-closured belt bag and a simple brooch. I spent too much time at the "gift shops" and too little time looking around the living history section. I enjoyed the music though, which included a rather interesting "digeridoo-ette".

Mum had fun, but at 83 (as of the sixth) she tires easily so she was ready to leave befre I was. It was still a good day, and I learned I may be descended from the MacDonald clan. I wonder if that entitles me to a discount at the golden arches?

[michael steinrok]

It was great, the massed bands were a blast! Amazing Grace/evening hymn brought tears to my eyes. It was good to see the flame haired goddess and Panache and the weans. Then Alan, monkey, tim, damaris, bill, all the other xmarkers My son were there both days. My chief promoted me to Cheiftain while I was manning the tent this weekend. Does that mean I get one feather or two? Any roads it was fun and long and now I am very tired.
Oh, one other thing if any one missed it Tim and Damaris is gettin Hitched
Three cheers for the newly engaged!
HUZZAH !
HUZZAH !
HUZZAH !
I was shown the ring too! Good luck you two!

[switchblade5984]