Bridgeport WV 7 May 2011

[OC Richard]

Here are some more!

a solo competitor in the morning with a nice overview of the Games



the same competitor, the judge intently listening (well I hope that's what it is... )

This judge also judged the bands later.



the clan tent area



Here's the booth promoting the West Virginia tartan. They only had it in a rather light weight, perhaps 9oz or 10oz, and were selling neckties, scarves, and yardage. The flag at the upper right is the West Virginia flag, unique amongst our 50 state flags as being the only one white with a blue border.



Here's a closeup of the scarf they had hanging up, giving a clear view of this tartan



For comparison, here's the c1820 tartan of the original relic



Here's a fiddler wearing a West Virginia kilt



a Celtic Rock band... note the WVU shirt on the far right!



the entrance of the Massed Bands

[OC Richard]

And finally for some of the pipe band competition!

The judges



MacDonald



Black Bear (the PM was tossing the caber earlier)
in lovely Hollyrood kilts



Red Hackle



87th Cleveland



Seton Hill University warming up their pipes



and marching in



a band I didn't get the name of

[denmcdough]

Richard, very nice pics. I should have been more diligent with my picture taking. Guess I was too busy looking at all the bands on that lovely, sunny, West Virginia day.

Patty and I had a wonderful 1st visit to Bridgeport. And, she, along with myself, enjoyed our lengthy chat. Bridgeport will DEFINITELY be on my list for next year. Will you return, again?

Also, what was your take on the West Virginia tartan? Personally, I liked it. Online pics of it were not pleasing to my eye. However, up close it was rather stunning.

[OC Richard]

Yes I definately plan to attend next year and every year!

About the WV tartan, I prefer the original relic over the modified design, both in colours and in structure. (See the thread I started in the Tartans forum.)