2012 Glasgow (Kentucky) Highland Games

[creagdhubh]

Wonderful photos Kenneth! I wish Stephanie and I were able to attend this year - it couldn't have been better weather - perfect for Highland attire! Glasgow looks like a very nice games indeed.

Love the yellow hose, too.

Cheers,

[creagdhubh]

I finally met up with Sandy (JSFMACLJR), who also got the memo about wearing yellow socks.

Were you and Sandy able to have a proper chat? Fantastic photo!

[SlackerDrummer]

Well done laddie! You are looking pretty sharp there! Tell me, what is the significance of the yellow hose? Super set of pictures too.

Thanks, Jock. There is no significance to the yellow hose (hmmm, is the "memo" joke only on this side of the pond?). I'm sure in the case of Sandy, who has a knack for carrying his preppy style into his Highland attire, it was just what he reached for though I have no doubt there was a least some sub-conscious thought involved. In my case, however, it was a failed attempt at individuality. I mean you can't expect people to find you by saying "look for the guy in the black jacket" (as there are dozens) or "look for the guy in the Carolina tartan" (since few people know what it looks like).

[SlackerDrummer]

So now I've seen a bit of Glasgow, KY and really liking your tartan but too unsure to guess at it.

Thanks. That's the Carolina tartan in a special weave from Lochcarron that my brother and I had done a little over a decade ago. You won't see it elsewhere in that color scheme.

[Jock Scot]

No worries SD, I was only having a bit of fun at yours and Sandy's expense, I hope no one minded. Yes indeed, the yellow hose are smashing as well as noticable and inevitably "great minds" will end up wearing the same "something" to the same event on occasion. It is just one of those things.

I am glad that the day went well for all concerned.

[SlackerDrummer]

Wonderful photos Kenneth! I wish Stephanie and I were able to attend this year - it couldn't have been better weather - perfect for Highland attire! Glasgow looks like a very nice games indeed.

Thanks, Kyle. I don't think it got above 74°F all day. It was sunny enough that my hat was appropriate and cool enough that Sandy's hat was appropriate. I took my jacket off mid-afternoon, but when the sun went behind the clouds for a bit, I almost put it back on! Just superb weather.

Were you and Sandy able to have a proper chat? Fantastic photo!

I wouldn't call it a proper chat, though it was certainly nice to meet. I look forward to some future opportunity with food and spirits for something more meaningful.

[OC Richard]

Thanks for posting those great photos!

I have an old friend who moved back to the Lexington area and plays with The Kentucky United Pipes and Drums.

http://www.kentuckyunited.org/

They wear the Kentucky tartan, which as you can see looks much better in the actual fabric and made up into kilts than it does in that little computer generated swatch.

Did you happen to get any photos of them?

Thanks, Richard

[creagdhubh]

I look forward to some future opportunity with food and spirits for something more meaningful.

Ha-ha! Quite right, Kenneth! We all need to get together for that!

Slainte,

[creagdhubh]

I know on my part, Jock, the yellow hose was just what I pulled on on Saturday morning. No coordination on Kenneth's or my part, I assure you!

Sandy,

Were you able to speak with any of the honoured guests from Scotland?

[JSFMACLJR]

Yes, spent quite a bit of time with Lord Caithness and my old friend Charles McKerrell of Hillhouse. Oh, and Romily Squire.