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Saturday, July 25, 2009
Highland Games 2009
Well, just got back from the games and it was absolutely awesome! It was a huge event with thousands of people from all over the world attending. I found a great spot that was right on the field, so great for pictures. One of the competitors was from the US and was really good. I had no idea that Prince Charles was opening the Highland Games, so that was pretty neat. The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay (Prince Charles and his wife) came over to where I was standing and was talking with everyone, was pretty neat. There were a ton of piping groups that would walk through the field while the games were going on and would play the bag pipes for about 15 min. Tossing the Caber was by far the best competition. You basically pay £10 to watch a bunch of guys throw heavy objects into the air. It is definitely something you have to experience when you come here and visit. It really makes it feel like you are experiencing the medieval era. All that was missing was me wearing a kilt. Who knows, one of these days I may convince myself to purchase one and wear it. That's a little down the road though.
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I have a friend in Dallas that wears a kilt regularly.....
Yeah, but doesn't she get tired of never getting to wear pants or shorts??
If you wear the kilt, you have to throw the phone pole - I've heard that's a right of passage for all young lads in Scotland.
Hey Dan.....I've got plenty of connections for those kilts, don't you know! We can set you right up in proper style! (we can set your friends up with the mirrors as well!)
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