2009 Stone Mountain Highland Games

**JolyStNicholas** · 20th September 09, 03:49 AM

Food!Did I hear someone mention food? I'm in! Where and when. I always show up for food, of any type as long as I don't have to do the cooking! I ate there a few years ago, and it is GREAT!

**MacKay71** · 20th September 09, 10:09 PM

My wife and I are on the grounds committee for the Games. This of course means we spend the week before helping with setting up tents and putting out the thousands of chairs and tables. We have a great time during the whole week!

The only time it gets really crowded is from about 11 to 2 on Saturday. Be prepared for any type of weather. Last year it wes raining and 60 on Friday while we were setting up, it was cool on Saturday, and hot on Sunday.

We'll se you there!

**shawhighlander** · 25th September 09, 09:00 AM

ith: Dia dhuit! Now that's a wee crowd of Xmarkers! Look forward to seeing all of ye at the games. I will be performing at a wedding on Saturday, but will drive to Stone Saturday night and enjoy the games on Sunday. I will be wearing my new Shaw breacan feile, Aye.

Slainté mhath!

**JolyStNicholas** · 25th September 09, 09:51 AM

I sent for my advanced tickets and parking pass on Tuesday, and have my hotel reservations already done too. Can't wait to get on the road. It will be grand ta see everyone again.

How formal is the dance on Friday night? I have yet to attend one and don't know just what to wear!

**turpin** · 25th September 09, 07:46 PM

It's a formal one, If you're talking about the Patron's Reception.

**HeathBar** · 25th September 09, 08:22 PM

It's not a dance. Its more of a patron's/sponsor reception. As a sponsoring clan, I should get tickets for it. But I don't know if I will go or not. Turpin, have you been?

I'm not sure about the dinner Saturday night. If we do travel with the dog, we'll have to get back to the hotel to let her out. But I'm beginning to think about putting her up in the doggy hotel. We'll see.

**shawhighlander** · 25th September 09, 09:56 PM

Quite frankly, the patron reception is a bit of a bore...The food is splendid though. However, that is where 'you' as a convener will pick up your tickets and packet for the game. Every one is dressed to the nines.

**tyger** · 26th September 09, 03:50 AM

I am looking forward to being there and having a great time. The whole event sure is a sight to see.

**JolyStNicholas** · 26th September 09, 04:09 AM

Now that I have an "Official " flyer in hand I see what I thought was going to be a "Dance". The " Distinguished Guests Reception" is at 7:00PM followed by the RSCDS Gala at 8 pm. on Friday. On Saturday evening there will be Scottish Country Dance at 8:00 PM. At the Hilton Atlanta Northeast Hotel.

**turpin** · 26th September 09, 08:53 AM

There is usually a caleidh of some kind at the campground on Saturday nite. Semi-spontaneous and informal, but with a piped march/stroll around the grounds.