Tentative "Try the Heavy Events" Day

**Alan H** · 5th June 09, 05:03 PM

Personally, I'm glad there will be a practicing veterinarian on the field so that I can get tutored.

**Alan H** · 5th June 09, 05:10 PM

I've actually lost count of how many people are attending, it's well over 20, now. Remember to bring carnivorous items for your party, and something to share with 6-8 others. The Shy Bethany .."She Who Shall Be Obeyed" is bringing plates and a salad, though probably not a salad for 20!. Charlie and Elissa are bringing some sort of dessert. I'm bringing a veggie for BBQ'ing.

Plan and create, accordingly.

See you all on Sunday!

**Kilted Surveyor** · 5th June 09, 05:26 PM

We are bringing a tri-tip, pasta salad and a large amount of advil.

**Drillagent** · 5th June 09, 07:03 PM

I've done something like this here in my area. My unit organization day is next week and the Commander asked me to run the Commander's Cup activities to include a mini Highland Games.

I've made my own implements out of pipes and weights and plan on throwing light weights. I'm afraid to try the caber, so maybe next time. Unfortunately I've already hurt myself practicing the WFD with the 42lb weight. The MRI is next week.

One question I have is where did you get the steel bars that are worn on your shoes to stabilize the feet during the hammer throw?

If there are any throwers in central Virginia who want to help me run the mini games, let me know and I'll get you some tickets for Thursday next week.

**bunchdescendant** · 6th June 09, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

No, but a video camera would be good. Anybody bringing video? My little digicamera will do about an hour 640 x 480 video.

I will be toting my gear, which now includes the ability to do Hi-Def. I just can't let this opportunity slip away!

Ray

**denpat55** · 8th June 09, 11:48 AM

We had great fun on Sunday; it was nice to meat so many nice people, my son Steven got hook on the heavy event. He wants to set up a practice area at the house, we have 7.4 acres. I think he will thy it at the Scottish Games when he can.

Thanks Alan for setting it up for us, I wish we didn’t have to level so early.

**bunchdescendant** · 9th June 09, 07:31 PM

Well, I now have about 2 hours of video to edit down into something we can post somewhere. Action pics will be up in a few days.

Blooper reel, anyone?

(edit) Pics are up in the "Show us your pics" area! Video still to come. (/edit)

Ray