Pics from Monterey, California Games Aug '11

[longhuntr74]

Since nobody else has posted yet, I thought I'd post some pics of our local games last weekend.

Opening Ceremonies:





Scottish American Military Society Booth:

[longhuntr74]

During the day on Saturday. From L to R: Richard (not sure of his XMTS name), Panache, Scottish Terrier, and Myself...standing in front of the "Clan Inebriated" tent...enjoying some drinks).


Another picture of Panache (Jamie) and Scottish Terrier (Bill):


Party at my house Saturday Evening...it was a little chilly:
FHCAG (Panache's Wife, Star) and Alan H

Panache, WalkerK, and MacMillan's Son (showed this pic in another thread too)

My Wife and I:

A closeup of that fabulous tweed jacket (oh, yeah...and Brooke's lovely lady friend. I know...you didn't even see the jacket, did you?)


That's all folks...enjoy!

[MacMillan's son]

Thanks for the kind words and the photos Jeff. I have a few others I can post as well. Stay tuned.

[Dale Seago]

Looks like a grand time!!

Nice to see the US Army and Marine Corps tartans on some kilts too. RepreSENT!!

:-)

[MacMillan's son]

While we're there, here is one of Connie's son Daelin, a stylish lad in his own right!

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Here are a few of the pipe bands in thier competition performances:

Sacramento City Pipe Band



MacIntosh (I think)



Bushmill's Irish Whiskey Band



Sacramento Firefighter Band



I bet we could cover all of these guys from the waist up and still be able to pick out the Xmarker!



Massed bands on the march

[MacMillan's son]

This park has some huge beautiful sycamore trees in it. Some, like this one, requires them to use 4" square posts (center of photo) to support the long thick branches.



It was a very nice event, in a lovely venue, with good friends to share it with. I look forward to next year. Now its on to Pleasanton in two weeks!

Thats all for me!

[longhuntr74]

For the record...I was going to change into white hose to match the masses...but the Post XO (Marine next to me not wearing any hose at all...just athletic socks and combat boots) told me that it wasn't necessary for this event...some of our games gigs are rather impromptu. This is one of them. We do worry about uniformity for parades and the Pleasanton Games (where we are the official colorguard for something like the 3rd or 4th year in a row.

[Downunder Kilt]

Great photos guys, thanks for sharing them and MacMillan's son, that jacket and waistcoat are fabulous

[longhuntr74]

Great photos guys, thanks for sharing them and MacMillan's son, that jacket and waistcoat are fabulous

Hey Downunder....I posted a pic of you on another thread related to tweed jackets tonight. Hope you don't mind. I love Brooke's jacket just as much as you. But I'm also very fond of your Poacher's Tweed!

[Highlander31]

Looks like a great day, Jeff. Where were the games held? It's been a long time since I attended the Monterey games. Originally the games were held at the polo field on the 17 mile drive. Then they were switched to the Monterey Fairgrounds.

Good to see Jamie and Star are looking well.