This past Saturday and Sunday my wife and I attended the Capital District Scottish Games in Altamont, NY just outside of Albany. The weather was just about perfect for both days, though I preferred the cooler temps of Sunday. I had the pleasure of meeting X-Marker Angus (MacAngus on the forum) and his girlfriend, Kelly and we enjoyed a nice chat in one of the quieter music tents. I also got to visit with Barb Tewksbury and meet her husband, David.
So, while the Fairgrounds were not as spectacular in scenery as some of the games I’ve attended, all in all it was an excellent weekend. Without further ado, here is the proof…
On Saturday I wore my Maple Leaf tartan Burnett’s & Struth 8yd. knife pleated kilt. The belt and sporran were made by a friend. I made the sporran strap out of scrap leather by shamelessly copying my Ferguson Britt sporran strap.
and the pleats…
There were animals galore at the games this year. It seemed almost everyone brought their dog. There was a Scottish breed dog show in the morning but I arrived a bit late to get any pictures. I did manage to snap these rather portly bulldogs…
Border Collies doing something totally unnatural…relaxing
And mama and baby coo
Scottish Blackface sheep
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