Grandfather Mt. Highland Games

**Peter C.** · 2nd March 07, 12:39 PM

My wife and I have been to Grandfather MT games once before and it was the best weve been to. We are hoping to go this year again. I will have my flasks full of Glenfiddich which is the malt of my choice. I haven`t found a single malt that I don`t like yet-but I will keep looking

Do you think it would be a good idea for xmark members to wear something like a piece of red ribbon or something behind their kilt pin, so that we can recognise other members who would like to meet?

Peter C.

**bchunter** · 2nd March 07, 08:13 PM

works for me. I thought I saw in a post somewhere that there might be a table. Can't remember the clan though.

**thescot** · 2nd March 07, 09:04 PM

How 'bout we all plan on red grosgrain ribbon behind the kilt pin.

If you don't usually wear a kilt pin, just use a safety pin for the day. The bigger the better on the ribbon. And at noon Saturday, we'll all meet at some central location. We'll have to get the map layout to choose a good spot.

This is starting to look like a big deal.

**Randy** · 3rd March 07, 05:49 AM

It looks like I may be able to go.
Last time I was down there, visiting family, we stayed at the Sleep Inn at Morganton, right next to the Holiday Inn. Owned by the same folks the Sleep Inn was defintely better than average.

I like the idea of some kind of ribbon, a way to recognize each other from a distance.

I know cell service used to be spotty out that way, anyone have idea how it is currently, especially with VZW.

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 3rd March 07, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by Randy

It looks like I may be able to go.
Last time I was down there, visiting family, we stayed at the Sleep Inn at Morganton, right next to the Holiday Inn. Owned by the same folks the Sleep Inn was defintely better than average.

I like the idea of some kind of ribbon, a way to recognize each other from a distance.

I know cell service used to be spotty out that way, anyone have idea how it is currently, especially with VZW.

I had VZW and you could maybe get 2 bars on a good day. So like you said spotty.

**Randy** · 3rd March 07, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Kiltedmusiclover

I had VZW and you could maybe get 2 bars on a good day. So like you said spotty.

Ya know I gotta have my crack.... crackberry, that is.

**Warlock** · 3rd March 07, 08:53 PM

Can't make it this year. We will be going to Richmond, VA around the 26th of July though.

**Tartan Hiker** · 4th March 07, 10:09 AM

My fam and I are planning to be there this year...we like to camp but this time we'll probably make a day-trip out of it. I think my son's pipe band will be playing there this year, so I guess I'll have to be there.

If anyone wants to stage in the Asheville area I can recommend some campgrounds, hotels, pubs, etc. We're about 2 hours from GFM.
And a Sunday evening post-games event at Jack of the Wood in Asheville is a definite!

**Jerry** · 5th March 07, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by Beuth Sim

Can't make it this year. We will be going to Richmond, VA around the 26th of July though.

Any particular reason for the Richmond trip? I might be able to get into town around that time if you want to meet somewhere. But since I'm just an old country boy, I don't know a lot about pubs and such in the area.I have tried to find Celtic pubs in Richmond using Google, but not had a lot of luck.

**Peter C.** · 15th April 07, 12:11 PM

My family and I are booked into a camp ground from Thursday to Monday, so we will be there for the whole games. I hope we meet some xmarkers.

Peter C