Pics from the CENTRAL NY SCOTTISH GAMES

**Bob C** · 18th August 07, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by JRB

Unfortunately, no, I won't be going to the Hunter Mountain Festival this year. My wife and I have attended four Scottish festivals this summer and we're taking a short break. I believe we'll be going to Altamont over Labor Day weekend, though.

Maybe I'll see you there.

**JRB** · 19th August 07, 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by Bob C.

Maybe I'll see you there.

I'm also hoping to make it to the Twin Tiers kilt night when they start up again. I used to live just a few miles from Chenango Bridge so I'm very familiar with the area.

...you made me think of the good quality of the swords for sale at Fergus. I think it was two years ago, somebody can help me here, that the first good vendor showed up. This year, I can't recall any flea market level vendors there...

It's nice to hear there are some games that have quality blades for sale. I'd be happy to see just one vendor selling a decent sgian dubh.

**mexpiper** · 21st August 07, 08:13 PM

I thought I would add the pictures that I took at the same games..

If I can figure out a way to link to my photo album, I will post some more... as I am sorting through about 200 pictures and videos..

**mexpiper** · 21st August 07, 08:19 PM

more:

This one below, they are wearing the New York City Tartan. This is the same
Tartan that my first kilt is made of:

**JerseyLawyer** · 4th April 08, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by mexpiper

Ah, yes, smashed bands, also known as "adventures in counter-marching." Look out for that bass drum!!!

I'll say one thing in favor of Hunter Mountain - you may fall and kill yourself coming down the mountain, but at least there's no !@#!1@$ counter marching to be done.

This whole thing makes even less sense at the many games where the crowd is only on one side.

Sorry, I'll get off my soap box now.