Lots of pics from the NH Highland Games at Loon Mountain

**Cynthia** · 23rd September 08, 11:51 AM

Wow! An amazing set of photos! Thanks so much for sharing them with us

**cavscout** · 23rd September 08, 02:22 PM

Looks like a fantastic Games! Thanks for sharing

**McELT** · 23rd September 08, 02:32 PM

Is this indeed one of the waistcoats from Target?

It went very well with your whole ensemble.

**JRB** · 23rd September 08, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by McELT

Is this indeed one of the waistcoats from Target?

It went very well with your whole ensemble.

Thanks for the compliment. That is indeed my $24 Target waistcoat. After wearing it for a full day and scrambling around rocks in it I can heartilly endorse it as a great deal. It is well made and comfortable. As you can see it's a tad big on me but the size large (which I normally wear in a shirt) was absolutely too small. Anyway, for what I paid for the waistcoat I feel I've already gotten my money's worth.

**jmercier** · 23rd September 08, 03:49 PM

BTW, the winner of the athletics competition was Stefan Petersen, Iceland's strongest man, and only 22 years old. and the guy in the polar fleece kilt was Magnús Ver Magnússon, four time world's strongest man.

Also I think that i've been convinced to join the historic highlander's group and be their blacksmith since they've been without one for a while. I'm going to be attending their next meeting and whatnot and finding out what's needed hehe. Never done re-enactment or anything before, but i've always been a history buff and my hobby is blacksmithing and bladesmithing

**Woodsheal** · 23rd September 08, 04:56 PM

Great pics, Jay! That sword collection belongs to my reenactment friend Hank Griffith, who I spotted in one of your photos of the historic groups (most of them he made himself!)....

**JRB** · 23rd September 08, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Great pics, Jay! That sword collection belongs to my reenactment friend Hank Griffith, who I spotted in one of your photos of the historic groups (most of them he made himself!)....

Wow...I'm jealous. I was very impressed with those swords. They had a very authentic, antique look to them.

**Kilted in Maine** · 1st October 08, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by jmercier

BTW, the winner of the athletics competition was Stefan Petersen, Iceland's strongest man

"Stefan.."

Hmmmm, now that is a manly name!!!

**SteveB** · 9th October 08, 06:59 PM

Jay,
It was nice to see you on the mountain. I did not get to speak with you. In your picture at the Preydien gig on Sunday at the pub tent, I am the one in the bright blue Clan Lamont T-shirt, with a tote bag over my shoulder, and a USAK American Heritage Semi-trad. The gentleman that is to my right, and just out of the picture is Jaeson, who was the only X-Marker I got a chance to speak with. It is great to hear that you enjoyed the games, and found the program useful. I did spot Justin, but was never able to catch up to him. Emolas, likewise was at the opposite end of the crowd during the two sightings.
I did cheat a little bit, as my nephew lives just up the road a piece from the Loon. It was a short commute to the games, and being a member, I did get good parking.

I will be there next year. Some of the XMTS Tartan I ordered is for making a banner to put up next year so we can spot a place to meet.
Thank you for the great photos. One of these days I will figure out how to work this digital camera thing...

**JRB** · 9th October 08, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by SteveB

Jay,
It was nice to see you on the mountain. I did not get to speak with you. In your picture at the Preydien gig on Sunday at the pub tent, I am the one in the bright blue Clan Lamont T-shirt, with a tote bag over my shoulder, and a USAK American Heritage Semi-trad. The gentleman that is to my right, and just out of the picture is Jaeson, who was the only X-Marker I got a chance to speak with. It is great to hear that you enjoyed the games, and found the program useful. I did spot Justin, but was never able to catch up to him. Emolas, likewise was at the opposite end of the crowd during the two sightings.
I did cheat a little bit, as my nephew lives just up the road a piece from the Loon. It was a short commute to the games, and being a member, I did get good parking.

I will be there next year. Some of the XMTS Tartan I ordered is for making a banner to put up next year so we can spot a place to meet.
Thank you for the great photos. One of these days I will figure out how to work this digital camera thing...

I'm sorry I missed you. Next year there definitely should be an organized XMarks meet up. I hope to be there.