Tick Tick Grand Father is coming soon

**rlloyd** · 6th July 14, 09:27 PM

We're very excited to be attending Grandfather this year for so many reasons. Being on the board of directors for the Celtic society in my area, when there's an event happening here - I'm more running around like the proverbial headless chicken and less just relaxing and enjoying myself. I'm also looking forward to meeting some of my fellow Xmarkers! Planning to print out the Clan tent listing and highlight all those which I want to be sure to stop by. As a member of Clan Douglas, I also hope to make some new friends there.

**cookingkilted** · 6th July 14, 10:07 PM

I cannot wait to go myself, I have been looking forward to this since missing the Lake Norman one. I am not sure which day(s) I will be up there, but I will be there kilted and ready to have a blast.

**Bo On The Go** · 7th July 14, 03:07 AM

Kathleen, wouldn't miss it! (both the quaich and the crackers! Not to mention the company.

**rlloyd** · 7th July 14, 09:35 PM

We're wanting to make it in time for the opening ceremony on Friday morning; does anyone have a suggestion as to what time we should arrive at the shuttle pickup at Avery County High School?

**ChuckTN** · 8th July 14, 07:06 AM

You may be able to catch the shuttle at the intersection where you turn to Avery County HS and Grandfather Mountain without having to go all the way to the HS. The HS is for the overflow. They have a big parking area at that intersection. One side is for the campers, one side for visitors.

**Bo On The Go** · 8th July 14, 07:25 AM

We plan on trying to get there for Friday morning as well. Thanks for the info and any other pointers would be welcome!

**ChuckTN** · 8th July 14, 10:37 AM

Here is the GMHG website link to parking information: http://www.gmhg.org/parking.htm. As stated, you can try to park at MacRae Meadows until it fills up on Friday. On Saturday, no parking at MacRae Meadows except for patrons. Here is the map link: http://www.gmhg.org/mapdirections.htm. Notice above and to the left of Linville is a P in a square. That is the parking area I mentioned in the previous post. Enjoy!

**rebelrouser** · 8th July 14, 01:59 PM

will be there Friday. Staying with mother in law in bristol, tn

**bonnie heather** · 9th July 14, 04:20 AM

I'll be there Saturday and will look for you all. I'm wearing my red Wallace kilt.

This week I've been staying at Lees MacRae College for a Gaelic Language and Song week.
Cristine Primrose is teaching Gaelic singing. Lovely! She taught us to sing Gillie Calum and I jumped up and danced the sword dance to it.

In the evening my friend Caroline and I have been doing some Scottish Country dancing with the Thistle School next door. It's a lot of fun!

**ASinclair** · 9th July 14, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by bonnie heather

I'll be there Saturday and will look for you all. I'm wearing my red Wallace kilt.

This week I've been staying at Lees MacRae College for a Gaelic Language and Song week.
Cristine Primrose is teaching Gaelic singing. Lovely! She taught us to sing Gillie Calum and I jumped up and danced the sword dance to it.

In the evening my friend Caroline and I have been doing some Scottish Country dancing with the Thistle School next door. It's a lot of fun!

Bonnie, looking forward to meeting you Saturday. Several Greensboro Scottish Country Dancers are attending Thistle School this week. My wife (carolinanan117) and I are hosting the Clan Sinclair tent. Do stop by for a visit.