Arizona Scottish Gathering and Highland Games

**Retro Red** · 25th February 08, 02:39 PM

I was wearing a sample kilt for the new Royal Regiment of Scotland that I'd won on e-Bay from a kilt maker that didn't win the contract. The new RRoS adopted the tartan currently worn by the Black Watch and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. So, Matt is correct (as usual).

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Hmm, Red had a more elaborate description of it. Something about a new tartan being selected for the new reorganized regiments. But I saw Black Watch too in a seemingly larger sett than usual.

Ron

**Dirk Skene** · 25th February 08, 10:03 AM

I guess it's just the part of the country I live in, but I still think it is interesting that one can go from snow to fair, warm weather in a short drive.

**Retro Red** · 25th February 08, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Dirk Skene

I guess it's just the part of the country I live in, but I still think it is interesting that one can go from snow to fair, warm weather in a short drive.

Besides the dramatic scenery (including one of seven Natural Wonders of the World), the beautiful blue skies & spectacular sunsets, that's one of the things I love most about Arizona - the wide range of climate & scenery within a relatively short distance. You can go golfing in the morning in Phoenix & then go skiing in the pines up near Flagstaff in the afternoon!

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**Retro Red** · 25th February 08, 03:03 PM

Sorry, for coming a bit late to this party, but I had a last minute gig to DJ at a party yesterday (they called me while I was at the games Saturday afternoon), so I was delayed in uploading these pics.

OK, on with the show...

Here the bands & clans are assembling for the opening ceremony at Noon.

...and we're off!

**Retro Red** · 25th February 08, 03:07 PM

...and here come the clans (in alphabetical order)!

Hmmm, seems not too many wanted to admit to being Campbells...

Clan Davidson - few, but proud!

**Retro Red** · 25th February 08, 03:16 PM

Clan Donnachaidh (donna-key), with yours truly on the "cutting edge" in the middle with wifey on my left.

Eyes right!

Pleats Please Me (w/ apologies to The Beatles)

**B. Somm** · 25th February 08, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Retro Red

Hmmm, seems not too many wanted to admit to being Campbells...

Hey Now! If I would have known that there was a clan parade, then I would have been in that pic too! :butt:

Sheesh. I help out with taking the pictures and I get insulted...HRUMPH!

B.

:mrgreen:

**Arizona Scot** · 25th February 08, 10:06 AM

Looks as if all had a good time, sorry I had to miss it. But life and work intrudes, if all goes according to plan I hope to be competing in the games next year.