Pix Grandfather Mountain Highland Games 2010

**Mael Coluim** · 12th July 10, 09:20 PM

Okay, guys I've just read on another thread alot of excuses why you have no pix to post of the Grandfather Mountain Games. Here's my mine. These were taken Friday.

My first order of business is always to buy a stuffed lamb for my wife as my gift to her for giving her blessing to attend a festival. Piperdbh had suggested to me the day before when we were hiking near Marion, I should visit the Lockhart tent for the purchase. His advice was right on!

**Mael Coluim** · 12th July 10, 10:06 PM

Here are some pix of other clan tents.

**Mael Coluim** · 12th July 10, 10:33 PM

Other activities

Sheep herding

Music entertainment at the Groves

Highland Dancing

**Mael Coluim** · 12th July 10, 10:41 PM

I'm having some difficulties in posting photos and as it is late, I will resume posting on this thread later, today.

**BoldHighlander** · 13th July 10, 02:14 AM

Great so far Ern, can't wait to see the rest!

**piperdbh** · 13th July 10, 04:55 AM

Thanks, Ern, for supporting my clan with your sheep purchase. The proceeds go into a scholarship fund for clan members who wish to study Scottish history, music, dancing, Gaelic, and/or other aspects of Scottish heritage. Sorry I missed you on Sunday.

**Mael Coluim** · 13th July 10, 07:07 PM

Friday’s 7/8 Official Meet up

MC, Riley Burgess; “BC Hunter, Bill Sanderson; "Tartan Hiker"

Matt Newsome shares some exciting info on an acquisition for the STM.

Night fall on the mountain

Camping on the mountain gives you access to some excellent evening Ceilidhs.

**Mael Coluim** · 13th July 10, 07:09 PM

With VP Jim MacCallum, Convener Dick MacCallum at the MacCallum Malcolm Clan tent

The handsomest couple at the games, Abby & Ryan Ross

**Mael Coluim** · 13th July 10, 07:12 PM

**Mael Coluim** · 13th July 10, 07:14 PM

KF Carter with his Chief, John Alexander MacArthur

With the recommendation of Cajun Scot and David Pope, I’ve been reading Celeste Ray’s Highland Heritage. During last night’s thunder storm, I read about the history of the Grandfather Mountain’s Games and the instrumental part Donald MacDonald played in establishing them.

Here I am with Donald MacDonald obtaining a signed copy of his book, America’s Braemar, the story of the Grandfather Mountain’s Games.