Ligonier Highland Games, PA 9/11

[socalferg]

Great pics. Looks like a great event.

[Sir William]

...Anyone who knows their F&I history, knows that the 77th and 42nd Highland Units of the British army were at Fort Ligonier under General John Forbes in 1758. The ground has a magical energy to it! The spirits of the past certainly live on there!

Many years ago I was the a reenactment unit of the 77th and always got a thrill out of going to places where the original 77th had been. We would go to Fort Ligonier every year, and stop by when we did Bushy Run. The hotel we stayed at was only a block from the Fort so even though I didn't have time to visit it this time, I knew I was still on ground where the 77th had marched.

[denmcdough]

Yes, Fort Ligonier definitely had a Scottish connection. To further the history, Ft. Ligonier was on the Forbes Trail, which was part of the campaign to reach Pittsburgh to thwart the French influence in the Ohio River Valley, specifically Fort Duquesne. The idea was to place forts at intervals along the Forbes, at approximately 40-50 miles. The closest one to the east is Fort Bedford.

Actually, there was a small skirmish at Ligonier...the French attacked the fort from the south west, but the British held off the attack. The reenactment is every October at the Fort Ligonier Days. It's a huge weekend: a very nice parade, food, arts and crafts, music, etc. I urge anyone in the vicinity to attend.

[denmcdough]

Here's a link to Ft. Ligonier. http://fortligonier.org/

It has such rich history, so you history buffs enjoy! I hope Cajunscot gets this.

[MacBean]

Don't the Santas look great? I didn't know what to expect, but was delighted to meet Wally and Kona.


I borrowed a Clan member's tent to pose in front of. The conveners put in a lot of hours, and pay for the pleasure. A toast to them!


A poor immitation; we need to practice!


I needed a dress sporran for the ceilidh and picked up the fox at the Games. A bit large for my tastes, but it sure is soft to the touch. The maker was there and in his 80s, so he's had a bit of practice.
Oh, by the way, this is a first picture of the vintage Scottish piper's Regulation Doublet that MacLowlife so kindly pointed me to on eBay.

[denmcdough]

Mark,

Great pics. I really like your new fox sporran. Good choice. I was looking at the same one.

[Ancienne Alliance]

Excellent Photos !

Thank you for sharing them.


Best,

Robert

[Kiltboy]

I too love to put xmarks names with faces. Thanks for posting.

[Santa Kona]

Mark great photos it was wonderful to meet all of our X-Marks friends. Next year we will have to schedule a lunch or dinner together.

[denmcdough]

Santa Kona, I agree...let's do it next year, but we'll add the dinner. Great meeting you.

Dennis