Tucson Highland Games

[Yaish]

I didn't run across anyone I recognized, but I didn't have a lot of time. I was on the field throwing from 9:00 until around 3:30 and only got to wander a bit after.

I did head down to the Auld Dubliner around 5:00, but no one made it there before I had to leave. I still had a long drive ahead of me and couldn't afford to stick around much longer.

On the plus side, I TOOK FIRST PLACE! At least for Arizona, I am now a B Class. I got a really nice little trophy, it's a carved wooden saguaro cactus about 10 inches tall with a plaque stating the game and my place. Wonderful.
I also SHATTERED a couple personal records of mine, bettering my previous throws by over 13 feet! My previous best light hammer was 73', today I threw 85'. My heavy hammer was at 55', today I threw 68'! I also cleared 11' on the Weight Over Bar for the first time in competition and very nearly got 11'6".
Good day!

[Ayin McFye]

On the plus side, I TOOK FIRST PLACE! At least for Arizona, I am now a B Class. I got a really nice little trophy, it's a carved wooden saguaro cactus about 10 inches tall with a plaque stating the game and my place. Wonderful.
I also SHATTERED a couple personal records of mine, bettering my previous throws by over 13 feet! My previous best light hammer was 73', today I threw 85'. My heavy hammer was at 55', today I threw 68'! I also cleared 11' on the Weight Over Bar for the first time in competition and very nearly got 11'6".
Good day!

That's awesome! Congratulations!

[Riverkilt]

Great job. Maybe you should go on long drives before every games. Seems to benefit your muscles.

Ya didn't see me 'cause I couldn't get there again this year. Maybe '08....

Ron

[Yaish]

Great job. Maybe you should go on long drives before every games. Seems to benefit your muscles.

Ya didn't see me 'cause I couldn't get there again this year. Maybe '08....

Ron

No kidding Ron. My two best games ever (my two first place finish games, also where I set my PR's) were both after long road trips. Seems like if I drive eight hours or more I do great.

I think next year maybe I'll drive to New York. I should be able to compete with the Pro's then.

[O'Neille]

First of all, congratulations to Yaish for doing so well. I didn't get very many pictures but here's a taste.

Check out the sign over KFPs left shoulder.



Vinnie and KFP playing at the Auld Dubliner after the games. It was homecoming weekend but as it was an early game most were home sleeping it off. Except this guy.



A little dancing in the streets. The girl on the left in six inch heels.



One of our new members, from New Mexico, helping out with piping duty. Introducing Sake sippin Scot.



And Finally, a view from the XMTS private snug by the bar. BeerTigger and his Missus were there also but he ran off while I was out chatting with some girls.

[Sake_sippin_Scot]

Thanks for posting the pics O'Neill! I had a blast with you guys! Definitley worth the trip.

Looking forward to the next outing.




Hey drobin, where the HELL were you man?????????????