Xmarkers gather in Glasgow...Kentucky

**HeathBar** · 7th June 10, 04:06 PM

Four Xmarkers gather for a photo on the first day of the games.

HeathBar, JSFMACJR, Skyekilt, and KiltedSurveyor.

Here is Skyekilt and KiltedSurveyor having a deep conversation. I think they were discussing leather for sporrans.

This is a view from outside the tent. The green banner is JSFMACJR's. We were set up next to the Society of Scottish Armigers. I always enjoy looking at the different colorful heraldic banners.

I didn't get a whole lot of other photos. It was really hot on Saturday and I was happy to sit in the shade of the tent. Sunday was much nicer, even had a spot of rain late morning.
On Sunday, following the closing ceremony, an ash spreading ceremony took place. A true patron of the games at Glasgow and most other games across the southeast, Mad Max MacDougald, passed away last January. His ashes were spread to the four corners of the field. Mad Max always had a good time and enjoyed getting kids involved. His enthusiasm will be missed.

**BoldHighlander** · 7th June 10, 04:18 PM

Thanks for sharing these Heath
Its nice to see you, Sandy, and other XMarkers sharing good times.

p.s. cool that you managed to capture the Clan Donald booth in your last photo!

**HeathBar** · 7th June 10, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Thanks for sharing these Heath
Its nice to see you, Sandy, and other XMarkers sharing good times.

p.s. cool that you managed to capture the Clan Donald booth in your last photo!

Donald's were all over the place. They had so many that they spilled over into our tent. I wasn't really using that part so I didn't mind. I did make some new friends though.

**NashTnGuy** · 7th June 10, 04:51 PM

Looks like fun. It is cool to see so may guys in kilts.

I recently had a headhunter call and ask if I would be interested in a job in Glasgow KY. (a pretty good drive from Nashville) I told him I would be interested even if it were Glasgow, Scotland

**JSFMACLJR** · 7th June 10, 05:27 PM

Great pics, Heath! It was nice to see some of the rabble assembled in the very, very hot sun of Glasgow.

**EagleJCS** · 7th June 10, 06:05 PM

Sorry I couldn't make it down on Saturday - I was wayyy too busy in the P&D area. I never get a chance to get away due to how tight the contest is scheduled (plus I usually play with one of the bands in the afternoon contest).

Sunday was also a little busy: had to check out of the room, then get down to the field to do a little walkabout piping, then pipe for the parade of tartans. I couldn't stick around after that 'cause I had to get home, get unpacked, take care of the paperwork for mailing in to EUSPBA, then get to bed to have at least 5 hours of sleep before work this morning. (I'm one tired puppy, lemme tell ya.)

I did meet up with one of our fellow XMarkers and his wife at the Tartan Ball, and I remember a picture, but danged if I can remember his name (sorry!

). I'm usually doing well to remember my own name after working the P&D contest.

Off to bed....

**BoldHighlander** · 7th June 10, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by HeathBar

Donald's were all over the place. They had so many that they spilled over into our tent. I wasn't really using that part so I didn't mind. I did make some new friends though.

Its kind of like the games here at Enumclaw:
"And here is Clan Donald....and more of Clan Donald...and some more of Clan Donald.....and...."

**NorCalPiper** · 7th June 10, 09:12 PM

Very sad about Mad Max. I was a kid and remember him....Battle Axe and all walking with Hagar Bob Swanson. My 2 younger brothers LIVED to see that guy and do all the kid activities with him. I'm sure he is seated with his brothers/sisters and kin in Valhala...