Photos from the Fergus Highland Games 2009

**McMurdo** · 9th August 09, 03:40 AM

More of the dancing

Those are about all the photos we have, we left yesterday as both of were coming down with migraine headaches due to the pressure change. A Pipe Major guided us through the crowds so that we could leave, it was something to see. It is a good thing we left when we did, we had to pull over I was driving and the headache was getting so bad that it effected my vision, so then Catherine took over.

All in all it was a different experience from being just a camper, we did meet some wonderful people and reconnect with some others, though we both thought there were some unfortunate events that led to the Games not being as successful for us as we would have hoped. I'm not sure that we will do a clan tent at Fergus again, who knows though this was a quick decision so maybe by next year we'll have t set up better as well.

If you've got any photos you'd like to post, please add them to this thread.

**McClef** · 9th August 09, 03:53 AM

Great shots so far!

**Scot01always** · 9th August 09, 04:15 AM

Beautiful pleat shot on that one girl, really a good capture!

**mcpelle** · 10th August 09, 06:52 PM

I wasn't aware that my picture was being taken by somebody banned from xmark. However it was nice meeting your wife. Would also like to apology to Robert from RKilt for not stopping by his booth. When we first passed by you were busy with customers, we were going to stop later but we got busy and then the rain started. Sorry Robert.

**Canuck** · 10th August 09, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by mcpelle

I wasn't aware that my picture was being taken by somebody banned from xmark. However it was nice meeting your wife. Would also like to apology to Robert from RKilt for not stopping by his booth. When we first passed by you were busy with customers, we were going to stop later but we got busy and then the rain started. Sorry Robert.

Not a problem Norm, it was just grand to even wave to you in passing.

duchessofnc · 9th August 09, 04:48 AM

Personally, I'll never go to Fergus as a clan tent ever again because I wasn't able to march in the Clan Parade and it took over two hours to be told where I could set my tent up. The tents themselves were already up. It was just a matter of getting the name tags pinned on them. I was very unimpressed. Perhaps I'm spoiled because I've seen games where when you walk in it's already done and you can just move your stuff in.

Live and Learn. Otherwise it was a good day at the tent. I ran into several MacKinnon's. No Septs though. I'm hoping the ones that took applications for the society join.

**Canuck** · 9th August 09, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by duchessofnc

Personally, I'll never go to Fergus as a clan tent ever again because I wasn't able to march in the Clan Parade and it took over two hours to be told where I could set my tent up. The tents themselves were already up. It was just a matter of getting the name tags pinned on them. I was very unimpressed. Perhaps I'm spoiled because I've seen games where when you walk in it's already done and you can just move your stuff in.

Live and Learn. Otherwise it was a good day at the tent. I ran into several MacKinnon's. No Septs though. I'm hoping the ones that took applications for the society join.

Sorry to hear that you had trouble. Fergus and Maxville are about the only Games in Ontario that supply the tents or a barn for the clans to set up in. All the other Games I have attended the clans were responsible to set up their own tent. In the end I think you had an hour before the gates opened to set-up your table and chairs, books and banner. Your booth did look nice and the shortbread was a wonderful touch.
Fergus did have some challenges as there was a truck festival the week before and it damaged the grounds combined with a week of rain and a number of things had to be changed around at the last minute.
These games are run by volunteers, not everyone was available like they had hoped.
Fergus is the second largest in Ontario, Last year and this year the weather wasn't too kind as a result a number of festivals lost money, We lost a number this year and more will be gone next year.
All in all I had a good time at the games, it was a treat to see xmarkers and razz Glen. Great photos Catherine and Glen it was a pleasure seeing you again.

**McMurdo** · 9th August 09, 06:25 AM

I guess I should put up the photos of the Clan Tents

A few more to come

**McMurdo** · 9th August 09, 06:28 AM

That really is all the photos from me

**robthehiker** · 9th August 09, 09:42 AM

Fantastic photos. It was lovely to finally meet Catherine and great to see you again Glen. We ended up pinned down by the rain in the big tent. 'Twas a lovely day though.