2009 Stone Mountain Highland Games

**thescot** · 12th October 09, 12:53 PM

It is rainy and nasty and generally unpleasant in the Atlanta area just now. Maybe I should say, "still rainy and nasty . . ." since we've been flooded--literally--since Sept. 21. We even have FEMA in doing some of whatever they do.

But . . . it's really looking up for the Games this weekend.

The Weather Channel predicts the following:

Friday: high of 61
Sat: high of 58
Sun: high of 61

And there'll be no rain and the sun will shine, at least most of the time! Now that's perfect weather for the Games. Any warmer, and it starts to get hot out there.

Y'all come. It's gonna be great. On Friday evening as we gather at the Celtic, it'll be cool and sunny, just right for standing in the street and telling lies.

**thescot** · 12th October 09, 12:54 PM

Better bring your sweaters since it'll be about 40 come Staurday morning.

**beowulf67** · 14th October 09, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by thescot

Hey, this is starting to look like a real party. I even talked the grandson's mother (you know, that lady who delivers him to our waiting arms) into bringing him up dressed in his kilt and new fur sporran I got him. It's a real honey, and he makes it look pretty good.

Here's hoping a few more guys show up. I'll pass the word to Greg (ther new owner) that we're taking over.

My brother and I will be arriving at the campground sometime Friday afternoon. I'll let him know about this meet up and see if we can make it. If not I hope to meet many of you on Saturday!

EDIT: Is anyone else staying in the campground that night going to this meetup? We're taking my brothers car and he doesn't want to drive so if anyone wants to carpool I'm willing to kick in something for gas or a round, etc.

**Cawdorian** · 14th October 09, 10:26 AM

Jim,

We are trying to get our schedule arranged so we can be with you guys on Friday night, so save a place for two more.

**Ryan Ross** · 13th October 09, 07:36 AM

That weather is going to be spot on! And I'm hoping that, due to all the rain we've been getting recently, the dust will be less prevalent than usual.

... washing a kilt after the Stone Mountain games looks like you're trying to make tea in the bath tub.

**Splash_4** · 14th October 09, 10:28 AM

And possibly one more from this direction

**JolyStNicholas** · 14th October 09, 10:36 AM

Jim, i do hope you have given plenty warning to the staff, it looks as though our numbers are growing more and more with each post.

, let's just keep this thing going for one more day.

**turpin** · 14th October 09, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by HeathBar

My wife and I are planning to be at the reception.

Any of the other conveners planning to attend?

I will be there with my son Seamus (his xmarks handle - inactive).

**shawhighlander** · 14th October 09, 08:06 PM

See ye on Sunday! Will be out n' bout in the early morn.

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**SouthernScot** · 15th October 09, 10:54 AM

I'm back in the country just in time for this glorious event. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again, and meeting all the new folks.

Turpin, thanks for offering up the Gordon tent as a meeting spot. I will see you all there. As Cawdorian said, everyone please feel free to stop by the Lamont tent at anytime as well.

The gathering at the German restaurant on Saturday evening should not be missed. The food is wonderful, and it is a great place to finish off the day with lots of laughing and carrying on. Whoever gets there first, try to get a table, several tables, on the patio. It is much roomier out there, and we will disturb less people that way.

I should be at the Celtic in Conyers on Friday night. I have reception tickets too, but my schedule Friday night is going to be challenging, so we will see if I make it to both.

Safe travels to everyone. See you all this weekend.

Slainte,
SouthernScot