Grandfather Mt Games 2008

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 14th July 08, 06:06 PM

We arrived early on Friday Morning so we could park on the Mountain and
not have to ride the shuttle.

There was a slight fog. This is a shot of Celtic grove #1 before it got busy.

Below is a shot of Albannach and let me say it got real busy when
they were playing.

Next we have Jackie.

Here is a wider angle shot of the band

And a shot of the crowd.

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 14th July 08, 06:15 PM

Late Friday we had a break in the overcast day.

We also had two of my favorite Scottish singers.
First was Jim Malcolm formerly of the Old Blind Dogs.
A fantastic singer who is really passionate in his singing.

Next Jim and his family join, Ed Miller, another fantastic singer.

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 14th July 08, 06:25 PM

I gave the wife a break on Saturday and we were back on Sunday.

Here is massed band leading the parade of tartans.

Just above the bag pipe cord you can see our very own Madbagpiper
marching and playing in the massed band.

This carved pole is carried by the clan of distinction.

The tartan banners are assembled after all the clans have marched.

**Tartan Hiker** · 14th July 08, 06:15 PM

Geez, Nelson! Why didn't you tell me to fix my apron!!!

**Panache** · 14th July 08, 06:25 PM

Great photos Nelson!

I wonder why the close up of Jacquie? Perhaps for the benefit of someone on the staff?

Cheers

Jamie

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 14th July 08, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Great photos Nelson!

I wonder why the close up of Jacquie? Perhaps for the benefit of someone on the staff?

Cheers

Jamie

I do not what you are talking about.

Do you Mike???

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 14th July 08, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

Geez, Nelson! Why didn't you tell me to fix my apron!!!

I did not realize it until I uploaded the photos.
I bet someone here could photo shop it for you.

**Mael Coluim** · 14th July 08, 07:13 PM

Great photos, Nelson! Here are mine.

This is the Saturday, meet up of XMarkers. Left to right: Scottish Rebel, yours truly, Drilagent, Balaamsass1951, Tartan Hiker and Turpin who brought the wonderful XMarks tartan.

Turpiin had the idea for us to catch Barley Juice who was doing their set. We stood,lined up in the back stretching out tartan so Jimmy Carbomb could see us. BJ really rocks and it was great meeting Jimmy and the other lads.

**Mael Coluim** · 14th July 08, 07:15 PM

I purchased this great T Shirt at the Clan MacBubba tent.

It was great to meet many other XMarkers at Grandfathers. There is no question in my mind, XMarks is a "clan". I belong to three Scottish clans and spent time with them all over the weekend. Where I felt the most affinity was with the XMarkers.

BTW as far as a distinguishing symbol for us - the dandelion! Many of the XMarkers came up to me recognizing our plant badge in my bonnet.