Roadtrip-Pacific Northwest

**GDub** · 31st July 09, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G.

...We descended from the Needle (even more fun!) and went where we wanted to go all along...The Science Fiction Museum!

A kilted Klaatu! Who would have thunk it?!?

(The original "The Day the Earth Stood Still" is an all time Sci-Fi fave of ours.)

**Kilted_John** · 31st July 09, 10:55 PM

Star,

That's cool with me. I didn't mind. With respect to getting lost, I probably should've grabbed my Thomas Guide out of the car to help out with getting back to QA...

-J

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 1st August 09, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by Big Mikey

BOY! Talk about putting the pressure on! I've got a lot to live up to as a host!

Watch out, here we come-in fact I do believe we'll be with you in less than 8 hours! That is, if I can ever escape from this cat (Sushi, Steve and Bobbie's neurotic, but incredibly sweet, Siamese cat has decided to grace my lap!)

We went to Butchart Gardens yesterday, and then had a mini kilt night with Macman last night (after a nice long afternoon nap to help recover from the marvelous party the night before-where I overindulged a bit).

I know I've been slow in the photo department, but I'm only managing to snatch small moments online-fun keeps getting in the way!

Be well,

Star

**dfmacliam** · 1st August 09, 08:37 AM

I am thoroughly enjoying seeing your trip... I was thinking, Jamie should have worn the cammo kilt in the state park and the Loud McLeod on the Space Needle for maximum visibility... you might have been visible as far as the curvature of the Earth would allow....LOL..
I am glad your whole family are having such a wonderful time visiting so many places and meeting XMarkers along the way.. you have a safe trip and please continue to post them pics..
oh and thank you for taking that heat up north....hehehehehe It had been in the 100+ for about a month down here in Texas... but mysteriously, since you went north...its been cooler.. usually in the high 80's... I might have to get use to this weather...lol

Be good, and be safe.. and keep them kids seeing everything they can... I believe that is just as educational as books..

**Irish in Tacoma** · 1st August 09, 10:30 PM

Now that I see how much fun you guys had, I really regret missing the kilt night, but duty called. With all of our heat earlier this week, a kilt would have been a lot more comfortable than a military uniform. Glad to see everyone had a good time and that the visit up to our little corner of the country went well.

**Big Mikey** · 1st August 09, 11:24 PM

Well, the guests have gone home, the clean-up is done and the West Coast Gathering is now past. I'm sure there will be many pics posted when the Panache family reaches home but as I have nothing else pressing, I offer you the following.

The venue for the momentous occasion. A beautiful day with temperture just right, a cooling breeze when it was needed and low humidity.

A gentle reminder in case there was any doubt as to who was invited.

The guests of honour.

Passing the quaich with a fine islay malt.

Dinner is served. BTW, my new kilt accessory by BroilKing turns out a killer roast beef.

The renowned Colin. For a guy that wasn't going to stay for dinner because he wasn't hungry, he sure can put away the vittles!

More to come on the next page.

**Big Mikey** · 1st August 09, 11:33 PM

Now a few kilt shots.

The assembled Rabble.
Left to right:Panache, Don H. (newbie), your humble Juggernaut, Jhockin, Raphael, Ronstew and BruceBC. Not pictured Colin, (family stuff to do and NOT kilted), and spouses CAWFH, Kathleen, Marion.

Pleat shot.

The Hamish Original.

The Hamish MkII.

You're welcome.

Not pictured but Congratulations to BruceBC, winner of the West Coast Gathering Trivia Challenge!!

It was an absolutely splendid time and I was very pleased to be able to return the hospitality that was shown to Shelly and I last year. To all that attended, thank you for your contribution to making this gathering a great success.