The Long's Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival: September 10 - 13, 2009

**Jack Daw** · 22nd August 09, 08:33 PM

I've had some rough weeks at work; so, I'm very much looking forward to this vacation at Long's Peak. I hope it gets good and chilly!

**Nighthawk** · 22nd August 09, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

I've had some rough weeks at work; so, I'm very much looking forward to this vacation at Long's Peak. I hope it gets good and chilly!

If the rest of this summer is any indication, it will be. We have been averaging mid 80's in the hottest part of the summer, so I imagine in 3 weeks, especially in the mountains, it will be getting chilly. I think we're in for a wild winter here. I love snow! BRING IT ON EL NINO!!

**Livingston** · 23rd August 09, 05:44 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if we woke up to some "partly cloudies" on the ground that weekend. A few years ago we had about 6 inches of snow on the Friday night of the games. Be sure to bring your heaviest kilt.

**mudd** · 23rd August 09, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

I've had some rough weeks at work; so, I'm very much looking forward to this vacation at Long's Peak. I hope it gets good and chilly!

Be careful what you wish for.

**Inchessi** · 24th August 09, 02:51 PM

I don't have the funds this year to go, perhaps next year. It is a stunning place, and if your lucky, you can even stay at the hotel in the "Shining."

Remember, you will be at high altitude, so you will run out of breath fast, and get drunk faster. Drink more water than you think you need. Hike a 14er in your kilt. Easy one would be Grays. Or, you could cheat and drive up Evans or Pikes.

Have a Blast!

**Jack Daw** · 27th August 09, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by mudd

Be careful what you wish for.

I hear, but I'm asking for Houston Chilly, not Colorado mountain chilly.

**Livingston** · 28th August 09, 07:27 AM

Ooops

too late to change the order. The leaves have already started changing and fall is in the air. You might just get the mountain chill instead.

Of course, that does make for more interesting piping challenges.

**GMan** · 28th August 09, 02:12 PM

I am already getting stoked!

**Livingston** · 29th August 09, 07:08 AM

Sitting here looking at my tickets for the weekend. The Tattoo for Thursday evening, the Cletic Concert for Friday evening, the parking pass for Fri - Sun and the tickets for all three days too. Then there is the shirt for the festival sitting here. That will get some use before things start up. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

**Standard** · 29th August 09, 07:28 AM

Have a great time Livingstone, et al. Hopefully the wife and I will see you fine folks at next summer's games. Our son is now attending school out at Gunnison, so it would make a perfect time to trek out from Illinois to see him.