The Nor Cal Rabble at The Campbell Highland Games

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The Demonstration Team for my Scottish Country Dance Class (San Jose Class) of the RSCDS. They did a wonderful job of performing a montage of three different dances. I aspire to try out for the team next year.



After the demonstration they invited members of the audience to join them. I was more than happy to get a dance in with my wee little girl.



Me and a member of the Los Gatos / Monte Sereno Pipe and Drum band.



My daughter Xena and a charming friend from her SCD Class



We are fortunate that a few of our class members are also members of the Red Thistle Dancers demonstration team. They gave a great show with three different medley dances and then had a highland dancer perform between these sets to illustrate the differences between the two.



(For those interested information about Scottish Country Dance check out the RSCDS website, there are classes available worldwide)

http://www.rscds.org/contacts/branches/index.htm

My very small contribution to my class' efforts was to help unload the stage the day before in the 100+ heat. Oh well every little bit helps!



More to come

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X Marker Piper George and the Santa Cruz Pipe and Drums Band. George was not only playing with his band but also rushing off to perform in the solo competions.





X Marker AndrewLenzJr was there taking pictures of his band (he is still out with hand injury)



For more information on the Santa Cruz Pipes and Drum band here:

http://www.santacruzpipeband.com/

Right after their performance I noticed that a wind had come out of nowehere and looked up to the sky and saw clouds!





More to come!

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Me and a couple of hot kids



They knew how to cool down!





walkerk and I in proper tropical gear



Because of the heat the Black Watch Re-enactors decided to portray the unit from 1937 to 1942



They both thought that Kent and I were very well dressed! (They also wondered if we were interested in joining! them )

More to come

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Though the afternoon was still hot, the breeze and clouds made the afternoon bearable. Wonder of wonders it actually rained for a few minutes to the amazement of the crowd.

It was still hot though so Kent and I used the tried and true method of using wet bandanas around the neck to cool us off.

Obviously I have been a bad influence on Kent



A while back Alan had posted about looking for the perfect nautical looking kilt pin. I am happy to say he did find one:



Enjoy the picture as Alan promptly lost the pin during the day

(Alan you are a member of XMTS! You put a piece of rubberband on the backside to keep from losing it! )

Assembled X Markers and a friend



Monkey@arms and Michael Steinrok get all Colonial



March of the MacNaughtons! We made sure to be there to cheer on our friends and hosts. Watch that sword Alan!



More to come

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A short video interlude whaile awaiting more photos...

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Khaki Shirts seemed to be the style for the Nor Cal Rabble as evidenced by Kiltimabar, Walkerk, myself, and Farlander




What boy (or boy-at-heart) doesn't love a cannon!



There are some pictures from the BBQ afterwards to come. But first I think will wait for some of Kent's (and maybe a few others pictures of the Games itself).

Cheers

Jamie

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...Jamie, where did you get your shirt? I really like the big buttons and squared off pockets. They give it a more authentic safari look than a lot of other shirts I've seen of that type.

It was a thrift store bargain my Mother found (I think it cost her a whopping $2). It is actually a long safari shirt/jacket with the second set of pockets not visible as they are tucked into the kilt. It certainly breathed very well.

Do you happen to know what tartan the Los Gatos / Monte Sereno Pipe and Drum band wears? It's beautiful.

I asked and I believe it is the International Police Officers tartan. I chatted with one of their pipers who was quite friendly and informative. They offer instruction for those interested in learning the pipes or drums. For more information about the Los Gatos Pipes and drums check out their website:


http://www.losgatospipesanddrums.org/about.htm

Cheers

Jamie