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  1. 9th August 08, 06:41 PM #1
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    Fergus Highland Games 08

    So here are some of my photos from Fergus 2008, after I dried off I was able to upload these

    The Friday night band was 7 Nations they were excellent













    John Allen Cameron's son Stewart joined them








    More to come
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    Some of our crowd at the show




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    Grant in the morning notice the colour co-ordinated crocks


    I had to take a photo of this gent as he was so very smartly put together


    I found this interesting treatment on a car and thought it was amusing




    I did see some dancers in the morning




    Then it was over to the Clan Graham Tent






    Here is one for Jamie


    more still
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    Great pictures so far Glen!

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    David joined his Clan Society


    Then the clouds rolled in, and all the events were cancelled including the March of the Clan which I was looking forward to.







    what's wrong with this picture?


    Gary (Wompet) as he was getting ready to drive home in the rain, see you next week Gary
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    A kilt with shorts under it...hmmm


    McPel made it


    Apparently I was the most "Scottish Person" around at the games these two students from Japan just had to get a photo op with me and my new crommach.


    Some more of our crowd








    Another one for the Walking Stick thread


    Those are all the photos I got as it was rained out, I am home now looking forward to starting the second phase of the holiday tomorrow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by McMurdo View Post
    David joined his Clan Society


    Oh my, another MacNaughton. The friends of X-Markers are everywhere!








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    what's wrong with this picture?


    The glasses and the umbrella?





    Quote Originally Posted by McMurdo View Post
    Apperently I was the most "Scottish Person" around at the games these two students from Japan just had to get a photo op with me and my new crommach.

    What's your tartan there? Very calm and subtle. Not Black Watch, but maybe a relative?




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    Fantastic report Glen. Hope you didn't get too wet.
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    nice photos of the event
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    Quote Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G. View Post
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    What's your tartan there? Very calm and subtle.
    That one is Graham of Menteith.
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