Grandfather Mt. Highland Games

[MacMoose]

Hi all. Been offline for some time, amazed I still have an account!

As always, GMHG is my summer vacation. You'll find me at the House of Lumsden tent, but since my partner and I are the only two working the tent, I can't get away much during the actual Games. Still, all are invited to come by the tent, say hello, share a dram, etc.

Those of you who camp at the Games, wander down, on the family side, to the area festooned with flags of all sorts. We call ourselves Clan MacVillage, and all are welcome. Just ask for the Canuckian (Canadian) and someone will point me out to you.

[turpin]

Glad this got bumped up. I just got my camping confirmation. This will be my first time at GMHG, and I'm doing it in conjunction with a trip to Illinois (I know, not exactly on the way...but why go back to ATL just to turn north again?). I'll have three of my 4 kids with me (11, 14, and 19). Hoping to take in the House of Gordon AGM, and I'm looking forward to a large gathering of X Markers.

With so many going we should designate several meeting times and locations so folks really have a chance to hook up. Never having been there befroe, I'll leave the where's to the more experienced.

[Splash_4]

Dang, I can't believe I am going to miss this! The MacKinnon AGM is also that weekend. But I have a wedding to attend.

[Dirk Skene]

Our clan has its big meeting there. You have to go by the tent if you make it there, Princess. AND take lots of pictures.

[Tartan Hiker]

I'm really looking forward to meeting some of you folks there. We'll be there Saturday only.

[Kiltedmusiclover]

I just got my camping confirmation too.
I will be there hopefully from Wed thru Sunday.
Not sure if my wife will make it due to Grad School classes.

I try to get close to the cold showers on the curfew side.
As we get closer we can work out the meeting sites.

[turpin]

I'm on the curfew side as well, but arriving Friday thru Sunday. What's the story on food availability versus bring all your camping stuff? I had just planned on sclepping along a cooler of Skullsplitter and Old Chub, and a bottle of Laphraoig. Do I really need anything else to eat?







Just kidding. Don't want to set a bad example for the kids. We'll have wine and twinkies too.

[Kiltedmusiclover]

IF you can find a place to tie on and have a garden hose you might get
water. Bring a splitter and a sprayer if you are going to try this.
They do have Ice you can buy. Their are plenty of food vendors if you
just want to buy food.

I'll have a cooler of Gaelic Ale and a bottle of Highland Park.

Be sure to bring a coozy for you beer and bag to keep your whisky in.
While I have not seen them enforce it much I would not
take any chances. Grandfather Mt. is in a DRY county.

Here are some other things to bring:
Sunscreen
Rain Coat or Jacket
Flashlight for night activities
Tarp for shade or for rain.
The Camping area is sometimes called tarp city since
all the experienced campers put tarps everywhere.
under their tents, over their tents, over their eating area, etc.
Be sure to look close to the lay of the land, especially the
way water may have flowed. I will have a small shovel so you can trench
around you tent if you want.
Thunderstorms are a part of life on the Mt. As are changing temps.
I have seen it in the 80's to 50's during the day and down
into the 40's at night. Be prepared for Change!

[AllenJ]

I'll be there as well- great times!

[Scotty-x]

The games are fun. I went to the cove and heard lots of bands. Planning on going from The Chicago area this year. Last year I was in Greenville, SC. Living in Chicago now and wished I was back in SC. Oh well!