Quote Originally Posted by beowulf67 View Post
Good looking group pic. Sounds like everyone had a fine time.

How was the camping, Turpin?
Camping was excellent. Saturday nite a large group gets together, mills about socializing a while, then gets organized. This year a small contingent the LA Scots pipe band from New Orleans, along with their two world class drum majors (ist and third, I believe), piped the group in a parade around the campground, followed by a haggis (with address declaimed in high style) and a fine 21 y/o glenmorangie (i think). Then all adjourned to the campground pavilion for a caleidh. It was a true, informal caleidh with anyone who wanted to getting up to share whatever their talents are. My friend Jonathan (Shawhighlander), who is currently recording in Nashville, sang a couple of sons to cries of "Encore!" My daughter led a round of Molly Malone and shared a group sing of Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy). My son and his friend did a goofy little dance, then acted out a Youtube video about Cunningham Muffins. The drum Major stepped outside and, in poor lighting conditions, gave a VERY impressive demonstration including spins an helicopters to a piper's accompaniment. One of the female drummers was also a world class flutist and shared that with us. Some of the kids juggled. The LA Scots performed a remarkably upbeat arrangement of Amazing Grace - reminded me of one of those N'awlins funerals.

It was a really enjoyable evening. I recommend the experience to everyone. Even if you don't camp, come to the caleidh on Saturday at Stone.