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  1. 5th April 11, 06:53 PM #1
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    Ardenwood Tartan Day (warning, lots of Athletics)

    Ardenwood is an East Bay Regional Park which has a historic farm as it's centerpiece. There were new lambs, which were a hit with everyone. Does anybody else look at this picture and see "proto-kilts"?



    The pipers piped in competition...



    Pladdohg plays the main stage....they are great!



    The East Bay Scottish Association put on the event...here's their table.

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    Erin in Pladdohg rocks out!



    MacIntosh Pipe Band was the featured band.



    A young lass shows us some Highland Dancing...



    Watch out for the roaming dragon!!!



    BTW his costume is absolutely incredible...
    The above pictures all c/o EBSA Board member and Secretary, Mary McCrea, thanks Mary!
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    X Markers WalkerK on the left, Piper George in the middle...and now you all know that Panache is alive and well and looking dapper...on the right.



    Casey, my friend in Clan MacNaughton looks a LOT nicer than I do!


    The F-H.C.A.G. was easy to find on the field. That's the shy and demure Amazon, Bethany, longtime NorCal Rabble friend, in black on the left. She's wearing the flame kilt that I made for her last year.
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    a-a-a-a-a-nd a few athletics shots.

    Phil Strong starts his spin in the light weight for distance, while I look on in the back.


    New thrower, Robert Campbell spins in the LWFD



    Marc Kolc takes on the Ardenwood Stones



    Tony Salerno heaves the sheaf...

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    This looks so exciting. I would love to participate in something like this one day.
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    Kristina Sisseck on the womens sheaf...



    Yours Truly in the weight over the Bar - this is the PR shot...13 1/2 feet. If I extend I'll get 14, sheesh.



    One of the <200 pound guys launches The Boar caber...




    Fellow Master Marty Nichols scores his first 12:00 on the caber.
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    We finished off with the very traditional event...the KEG TOSS!

    Here's Jon Sisseck, launching it.



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    Thanks to WalkerK for a couple of pictures, which I swiped!
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    Lots of new slants on traditional Highland Games. I trust the beer had been emptied before the keg was "disposed of". Great Pics.
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    Great pics Alan! Looks like a fun time for all!
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