The Nor Cal Rabble at The Campbell Highland Games

[Panache]

Though the afternoon was still hot, the breeze and clouds made the afternoon bearable. Wonder of wonders it actually rained for a few minutes to the amazement of the crowd.

It was still hot though so Kent and I used the tried and true method of using wet bandanas around the neck to cool us off.

Obviously I have been a bad influence on Kent



A while back Alan had posted about looking for the perfect nautical looking kilt pin. I am happy to say he did find one:



Enjoy the picture as Alan promptly lost the pin during the day

(Alan you are a member of XMTS! You put a piece of rubberband on the backside to keep from losing it! )

Assembled X Markers and a friend



Monkey@arms and Michael Steinrok get all Colonial



March of the MacNaughtons! We made sure to be there to cheer on our friends and hosts. Watch that sword Alan!



More to come

[walkerk]

A short video interlude whaile awaiting more photos...

[Panache]

Khaki Shirts seemed to be the style for the Nor Cal Rabble as evidenced by Kiltimabar, Walkerk, myself, and Farlander




What boy (or boy-at-heart) doesn't love a cannon!



There are some pictures from the BBQ afterwards to come. But first I think will wait for some of Kent's (and maybe a few others pictures of the Games itself).

Cheers

Jamie

[Panache]

...Jamie, where did you get your shirt? I really like the big buttons and squared off pockets. They give it a more authentic safari look than a lot of other shirts I've seen of that type.

It was a thrift store bargain my Mother found (I think it cost her a whopping $2). It is actually a long safari shirt/jacket with the second set of pockets not visible as they are tucked into the kilt. It certainly breathed very well.

Do you happen to know what tartan the Los Gatos / Monte Sereno Pipe and Drum band wears? It's beautiful.

I asked and I believe it is the International Police Officers tartan. I chatted with one of their pipers who was quite friendly and informative. They offer instruction for those interested in learning the pipes or drums. For more information about the Los Gatos Pipes and drums check out their website:


http://www.losgatospipesanddrums.org/about.htm

Cheers

Jamie

[walkerk]

A pair from theLos Gatos - Monte Sereno
Police Pipes and Drums



And a close-up of their sporran.



An unusual caber display.



Jamie pondering where to obtain a matching martini glass.

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

Please don't let him find a glass big enough. I can't afford that much gin!

Be well,

[walkerk]

The perfect pair of binoculars! Unfortunately, they wanted them back.



Another group photo. We won a ribbon for Outstanding Clan. (But then, so did everyone else!)