L.A. Irish Fair

**Iolaus** · 12th March 06, 06:01 PM

Sorry I didn't make it to either event, my wife's been sick, and I stayed home to pamper her.

**Yaish** · 12th March 06, 10:53 PM

I didnt go to Muldoons, as the kilt I was going to wear got muddy and dirty on Saturday and I didnt want to drive all the way back to Costa Mesa for the leather one.

The Irish Fair was a blast though, I competed all day Saturday and went back on Sunday to look around and shop. (got a great sterling silver Eagle Globe & Anchor kilt pin)

I took the silver medal in two events, open stone and braemar stone. I did pretty well in all the events too, though no one threw that great with the weather. It not only rained, but also hailed on us quite frequently. I dont think the temperature ever got above 50 degrees.

The Stillwater held up wonderfully though. It kept me warm the whole day long, even in the rain. It got a little muddy from splashback on the thown implements, but a little spot cleaning should take care of that. And the pleats held up even after being subjected to being rolled up and stuffed in my bag as I changed into a UK after the event. I think I'll need to re-iron one pleat, but thats it. It really handled the weather perfectly.

**Zyzzyx** · 13th March 06, 12:19 AM

I made it out there today. Drove down from Ventura. Thought about going yesterday, but figgered it was probably a bit wet. From what I heard, it was painfully cold and wet on Saturday, with hardly anyone attending. Folks were saying today was busy, yet it too seemed rather sparse.

I went a bit different and wore my green camo UK. Got a few fun comments. Spent most of my time split between listening to The American Wake and helping the guys at the UK booth. Oh, and trying to keep warm.

Regarding the band... thought they were great. Mentioned that they play fairly regularly at... Gallagher's (?) in Huntington Beach. I don't really do bars, but wouldn't mind getting down there for an evening.

**CameronTaylor** · 13th March 06, 12:50 AM

I hope you gave a listen to Dublin 4 while you were there, they rock the place too.
Saturday was bitter cold, as long as I was moving it wasn't bad but after a while even that wasn't getting it. I did see Celtic Spring so I was happy.

CT - that lazy wind that goes through you instead of around

**Iolaus** · 13th March 06, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Zyzzyx

I made it out there today. Drove down from Ventura. Thought about going yesterday, but figgered it was probably a bit wet. From what I heard, it was painfully cold and wet on Saturday, with hardly anyone attending. Folks were saying today was busy, yet it too seemed rather sparse.

I went a bit different and wore my green camo UK. Got a few fun comments. Spent most of my time split between listening to The American Wake and helping the guys at the UK booth. Oh, and trying to keep warm.

Regarding the band... thought they were great. Mentioned that they play fairly regularly at... Gallagher's (?) in Huntington Beach. I don't really do bars, but wouldn't mind getting down there for an evening.

Yeah, I see them on a regular basis there - they rock the place!

**Yaish** · 13th March 06, 06:40 PM

Hey Zz, Cameron, which guys were you?

I stopped by the UK booth several times on Sat and Sun to talk to Scott and Wolf.

Saturday I was wearing my SWK Nightstalker (and usually a grey sweatshirt and booney hat)
Sunday I was in my Choc Workmans, with the green SAAA shirt for the LA Irish Fair and a brown sweater underneath it.

**Moosehead** · 13th March 06, 08:23 PM

Anyone happen to run into The O'Brien, Lord Inchiquin? (one of my Chiefs).

**Zyzzyx** · 13th March 06, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Yaish

Hey Zz, Cameron, which guys were you?

I stopped by the UK booth several times on Sat and Sun to talk to Scott and Wolf.

Saturday I was wearing my SWK Nightstalker (and usually a grey sweatshirt and booney hat)
Sunday I was in my Choc Workmans, with the green SAAA shirt for the LA Irish Fair and a brown sweater underneath it.

I was wearing a green camo UK, dark green shirt, and light grey coat. Was only there Sunday. I do remember seeing someone hanging out in the area around the UK booth in a choc workman's, looked well worn. I only hung out at the booth for about an hour at a time.

**Yaish** · 13th March 06, 10:27 PM

You have a red goatee right? I remember you, you had to leave shortly after I got there. I wish I knew it was you then.

Well met, and nice to meet you. I'm sure we'll run into each other at another one of these shows. You had a good look going with your kilt too, keep it up.

**CameronTaylor** · 14th March 06, 10:59 AM

I had a bright green Irish National, a black Ravens t-shirt and a black splint around my right hand (still do in fact).
I was around the stage in front of UK for Maria Butterly's 4pm-ish set (glad she forgot I owe her a dance) and she was playing with Patric from Skelpin (the long red-haired barefoot fiddler).

CT - around and about