Stone Mountain 2009 Pics

**HeathBar** · 18th October 09, 05:53 PM

I've seen a few pics, but I'll post a few here. Others are welcome to post theirs here as well.
First I must say this was a very cold weekend. I felt sorry for those who chose to camp. The mornings started off in the 30's(F). Saturday was wet and Sunday was windy.

Piperdbh and his wife brought a wonderful cake all the way from North Carolina and even had a special gift for all the Xmarkers.

The Barclay tent early Saturday.

Jolly St. Nick and Turpin deep in thought in front of the Gordan tent.

Other clan tents

The STM tent was busy all weekend. I got a chance to say hey to Matt on Saturday, but they were slammed all weekend. I did pick up a new pair of lovat green hose.

ShawHighlander made an appearance on Sunday. He was sharply dressed as always.

I met lots of great guys. And I know I missed meeting a few others.

After 37 years, these folks know how to run a games. From a clan perspective, this is the best I have attended so far. I look forward to returning next year.

**Mael Coluim** · 18th October 09, 05:59 PM

Great shots! Nice picture of you and Shawhighlander. Enjoyed seeing the MacCallum Malcolm Tent

**HeathBar** · 18th October 09, 06:12 PM

Forgot some. These were from the Parade of Tartans. I would guess that there are well over 1000 people on the field at this time. The massed bands from Saturday had close to 700.

**piperdbh** · 18th October 09, 06:47 PM

Here are a few shots that my Mrs. took on Saturday.

The group shot at the Gordon tent:

I won't begin to try to name everyone in this picture. Please identify yourselves so we'll all know who was there.

The two of us between the Gordon and Barclay tents (how conveninet!):

That's an umbrella I'm holding on my left. It looks kind of like a scabbard.

A view of the carving on the side of Stone Mountain, as seen from the parking lot on the way out of the games site:

A zoomed-in view of the carving:

The temperature was in the low 50s all day Saturday, with brief breaks in the mist and drizzle. Some vendors sold all the sweaters thay had brought, and my Mrs. bought a pair of kilt hose from Mrs. Newsome at the STM tent.

A special note for Turpin and his crew: thanks a heap for your hospitality and for the picnic you shared with us. It was really nice to get to meet at your tent and share a few laughs with the rabble assembled.

**thescot** · 18th October 09, 07:01 PM

If I weren't such a big sissy, I'd have been in the picture, but, alas, a suppressed immune system and inclement weather during a swine flu epidemic do not make good bed fellows.

I did, however, enjoy dinner with several of the rabble on Saturday evening, and I enjoyed the visit to the games in the sunny, cool weather of this afternoon (Sunday).

I must say it was great to meet Beowulf (and his brother, Mike), JolyStNicholas, WClarkb, and a couple of Atlanta area fellows.

Can't beat X-ers on a road trip.

**dfmacliam** · 18th October 09, 07:04 PM

Great Shots! Looks like everyone had a good time... It looks cool, but I see the smiles!

**turpin** · 18th October 09, 07:20 PM

FYI, from a scale perspective, you can park a school bus on the rump of Rober E. Lee's horse.

I had a great time hosting you all, meeting new friends and renewing old acquaintances. Many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Piperdbh for that fabulous cake. What a treat it was!