Harpenden Highland Gathering - 2013

**dwg** · 16th July 13, 01:45 AM

Hi to all and thank you Chas for being the host for the day and for all the hard work that you done also thanks to Jordan as well he did not seem to stray to far form the tent I will at some time soon post pic's I did have a long phone call to Hamish yesterday to fill him in on the day and he says Hi Derek

**Laird_M** · 16th July 13, 01:56 AM

Really was a great day getting to chat to old friends and make new one. Shehan is now on the forum as 'Mini Kilt Wearer', and thoroughly enjoyed himself.

**John_Carrick** · 16th July 13, 02:56 AM

Here is the group photo taken by Gabrielle with two armfuls of cameras:

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Alex & Gabrielle

**Stoo** · 18th July 13, 07:55 AM

Paul H - shopped as requested, not brill as pics are lo-res on site

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**tpa** · 18th July 13, 05:24 PM

A few from Harpenden. I thought the thumbnails were because I had re-sized them incorrectly, but increasing the size made no difference so thumbnails it will have to be, unless you click on them.

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One of only 4 stands in the Scottish corner.

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The Rabble

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Jordan Chas & tpa. My dress was described as "less than casual" by one member to an onlooker. Personally I prefer "comfortable."

Ref my post: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-outfit-79905/

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Paul Henry was busy so missed the group photo.

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At least one more member.

Mr & Mrs Mayor.

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Made by Paul Henry from 6 pairs of charity shop reject jeans, I was told. There is even a pocket under the front apron.

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Another PH design.

**tpa** · 18th July 13, 06:10 PM

28lb weight

56lb weight

Caber

Hammer

Highland harmony

Highland dis-harmony.

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Main stage activities

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Never too young to start.

Something for all ages.

Checking out the spectators.

**John_Carrick** · 16th July 13, 03:10 AM

Jordan and pipe
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The Games
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**John_Carrick** · 16th July 13, 03:20 AM

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**JonathanB** · 16th July 13, 03:30 AM

It wasn't that hot. There was a breeze and plenty of tree cover. Mind you if I'd been in a pipe band, dance team or a sheepdog, I'd have found it too hot for comfort.

I'm identified correctly. I'm the only one side one in the group shot because A I wanted to leave more room for others and B I wanted to show my sgian.

It was a lovely day and I'm glad to have met so many of you.

When is next year's do? I've tried wading through the programme without finding out. I must have overlooked it.

**cessna152towser** · 16th July 13, 04:13 AM

When is next year's do? I've tried wading through the programme without finding out. I must have overlooked it.

Next year's Harpenden Highland Gathering will be on Sunday 13th July 2014. The date is given at the end of this year's programme.
OK I'll add a few pics:-

The Xmarks tent was situated alongside Clan Donnachaidh who had a photocall with members of Bedford Pipe Band.

A few of the Xmarks rabble. Left to right tpa, dwg (Derek), JonathanB, John Carrick, Chas, Jordan.

Jordan

Another group shot

A few xmarkers in front of the tent

Massed bands