NHHG 2014, Part 2

**tulloch** · 26th September 14, 05:20 AM

I echo Dixicat's comments. I'm really sorry I could not get to the Buchanan tent. I was owned by my band until later than that in the afternoon.

Saturday was pretty chilly. Lots of condensed moisture played havoc with the pipes. Standing in the massed bands on the parade ground for a long time without a sweater was a little challenging. Mid-day it was still chilly. Massed bands at the close of the day was still a cool affair.

I was really happy to meet Dixicat and to see Barb with her band. They are good! Saw Raymc, Patti, Tartan Tess and brief glimpses of others.

I got to see Dixicat dance. She is good!

There was lots and lots of music. I never get tired of it. Saw many old friends and made some new. Glad you liked it Dixicat! You must come back.

**ctbuchanan** · 26th September 14, 08:05 AM

It was a great games and Saturday was extremely busy despite the decidedly chilly weather. It took a few drams and a hot tub afterwards to thaw me out. Friday and Sunday were spectacular to make up for it. The meet up was small but many members came by the Buchanan Tent during the three days and it was great to see old friends and meet new ones. I have been to all the big games here in the US except Estes Colorado and I have to say (despite my bias) that New Hampshire offers an amazing array of entertainment and tradition and very big crowds. A high point for many was the appearance of Hafþór Julius Bjornsson of Iceland who set two world records in the heavy weight competition. Someone said he wore an Anderson tartan , I don't know why. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...620854&fref=nf

**Bluescelt** · 26th September 14, 09:10 AM

I also enjoyed the weekend and was at the Buchanan tent for the meetup. Another very cool thing that NHHG has done is to add a bronze plaque to the back of the gigantic standing stone that was installed a few years ago. On this plaque are the names of a group of patron clans. Clan Donnachaidh and Buchanan are among those names.