Pics from Monterey, California Games Aug '11

**creagdhubh** · 11th August 11, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Scottish Terrier

Thank you Longhuntr74 and the rest of the guys who posted their pictures of this year's Monterey Scottish Games. It was so nice to finally meet some of the men and put names to faces. I hope to be meeting some more of you X Markers at the Pleasanton Games on Sept. 3-4. Slainte!

Wish we could be there cousin!!! Steph and I are thinking of you!!!

Creag Dhubh!!!

**creagdhubh** · 12th August 11, 11:15 AM

Great photos indeed! Scottish Terrier, aka, Bill, is a good friend of mine and a fellow Macpherson cousin - Bill, you look great my friend! Is that a muted colour scheme of the Macpherson red tartan you are wearing? Which mill is the tartan from and who may I ask made your kilt? Simply gorgeous...one of the best you own mate!

MacMillan's son, your tweed jacket and waistcoat is absolutely superb! Which tweed is it? And may I ask who made it? Everyone looks quite smart!

Cheers,

**kiltimabar** · 13th August 11, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

Looks like a grand time!!

Nice to see the US Army and Marine Corps tartans on some kilts too. RepreSENT!!

:-)

Don't forget there were some U.S. Navy tartans as well.

**Scottish Terrier** · 14th August 11, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Great photos indeed! Scottish Terrier, aka, Bill, is a good friend of mine and a fellow Macpherson cousin - Bill, you look great my friend! Is that a muted colour scheme of the Macpherson red tartan you are wearing? Which mill is the tartan from and who may I ask made your kilt? Simply gorgeous...one of the best you own mate!

MacMillan's son, your tweed jacket and waistcoat is absolutely superb! Which tweed is it? And may I ask who made it? Everyone looks quite smart!

Cheers,

Thanks Kyle Andrew, my best to you and Steph also!

**KiltedGunn** · 15th August 11, 03:07 PM

Very cool! And great memories as well! This was the very first games I attended...somebody came to DLI while I was there in the early 90's asking for volunteers to work the gates, etc.

There were many long breaks built in to allow us to wander the booths and exhibits and I was enthralled, to say the least!

**Tartan Tess** · 15th August 11, 04:31 PM

Thank you Longhuntr74and MacMillian's son for the great photos.
I am really happy to see a great photo of your kilt rosettes in #1 post.
I have only seen them on old military kilts where they are pretty smashed and beaten.
Your picture helps me see what I am aiming for.

**MacMillans son** · 15th August 11, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

Brooke...where did you say you got it?

Jeff and Kyle,

Sorry for the late reply, I have been out of town for a few (pics to follow soon).

I purchased the jacket and waistcoat from Heritage of Scotland during one of their 15% off sales. It is their "Day Wear Tweed" in a Harris Tweed they call "Forest Sett with Red Stripe". They just changed their website and some parts are not that well functioning. But you can find it by searching their site for "Day Wear Tweed" then scroll down to look at the tweeds it is available in. Those labeled with a "K" in their code are Harris Tweeds. This tweed is also carried by Scotweb under their Harris Tweed line and can be found if you search under Harris Tweeds then green based tweeds.

Cheers,
Brooke

**longhuntr74** · 15th August 11, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by Tartan Tess

Thank you Longhuntr74and MacMillian's son for the great photos.
I am really happy to see a great photo of your kilt rosettes in #1 post.
I have only seen them on old military kilts where they are pretty smashed and beaten.
Your picture helps me see what I am aiming for.

Tess...glad you like them. I used a lightweight tartan for them (11 oz) and the center button is made from one of those button kits. I posted better pictures and a tutorial here last year when I made them.

**Basso** · 16th August 11, 04:22 AM

Great Pics, I enjoyed them very much. I doff my hat to you Americans, you sure know how to respect and represent your country.
Basso

**creagdhubh** · 16th August 11, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

Jeff and Kyle,

Sorry for the late reply, I have been out of town for a few (pics to follow soon).

I purchased the jacket and waistcoat from Heritage of Scotland during one of their 15% off sales. It is their "Day Wear Tweed" in a Harris Tweed they call "Forest Sett with Red Stripe". They just changed their website and some parts are not that well functioning. But you can find it by searching their site for "Day Wear Tweed" then scroll down to look at the tweeds it is available in. Those labeled with a "K" in their code are Harris Tweeds. This tweed is also carried by Scotweb under their Harris Tweed line and can be found if you search under Harris Tweeds then green based tweeds.

Cheers,
Brooke

No worries! Thanks Brooke!

Cheers,