Quote Originally Posted by Alan H
OK Plan #2, and I'm giving credit to way2fractious for this....

We just *Arrive* and set up a tent somewhere and settle in. Instead of making it a big, formal thing, we go low-key. OK, so who is planning on attending the Pleasanton Games? Chime in here, if you're planning on being there. They are Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend.

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Alan, since you give me credit for the idea, then I have to come to your aid when the debits pile up...

My original thread on the subject of a kiltmaking day (here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=18059) took on a life of its own when it was thought possible to use the games as the vehicle. Kiltmaking is simple but time-consuming; doing it at a games appears to be complex, costly, and time-consuming.

My one experience with a "personal" tent at games was to observe and cheer on an athlete in the heavy events. I did not sew a kilt while there, but I suppose that would have been OK. We invited a few coworkers to stop by, sit a spell, and enjoy a refreshment. No problem. Had we hung up a sign that said, "GO, MARK!" (which we didn't), I doubt any rules would have been broken.

It's in the matter of representation that lines are crossed and formal registration required. I'm still for the idea of a tent, chairs, small table, small portable DIY projects brought by individuals, and some word-of-mouth info (or forum posts) about where one might drop in for a rest in the shade, a dip into an ice chest, or take a few pictures. OK, no banners or signs or handouts (this is the representation part.) If a few drop-ins happen to be wearing familiar kilt pins, cap badges, T-shirts, or proprietary tartan kilts, who's to say not?

If it really is an Herculean Task to arrange a meeting spot at a Highland games venue, perhaps another tack could be taken. (How's that for mixing metaphors? )

Maybe Devil's Canyon Brewery would like to become a sponsor the next year... Maybe a meeting room could be arranged in Las Vegas next April... Maybe someone with a big back yard... (Maybe tents on Hamish's struggling lawns?... )
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Aside from all the above, I'm going to the Pleasanton Games on Saturday, September 2nd. I really should start running now to prepare my legs and lungs for the kilted mile, wearing MacLaren colors. (...unless forum members wish to sanction my entry wearing XMarks tartan )