151st Victoria Games

[ThistleDown]

Canada celebrated Queen Victoria's birthday this past weekend and Victoria, British Columbia, celebrated its 151st annual Highland Games. Under almost cloudless skies the event gathered thousands of spectators, world-class heavies, US champion LA Scots and six-times world champion Simon Fraser University bands and, of course, a collection of XMarks folk. A few pics of the day:

Macman before the sunburn.



In the centre SFU Pipe Major Alan Bevan and on the right multi-medalled Pipe Sergeant Jack Lee.



LA Scots' base.



SFU's Drum Major Jason Paguio looking for his mace.



Post-competition three SFU pipers 'judging' LA Scots.



Not mine; beautifully trained.



A captured moment. Four of many: Macman, KiltedGnome, Wizardof BC, ThistleDown.



For more on four-time world champion drum major Jason Paguio spend a few minutes at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khdU-Y1uUU8

[cessna152towser]

Thanks for the report and excellent pics Rex.
Doesn't time fly, its hard to believe its been a whole two years since I last met you all at the Victoria Games in 2012.

[ThistleDown]

When we think time flies it's a sign of getting older, Alex.

Surely it can't be two years though. It seems only this past month, or maybe it was January. Och, no, I remember it didn't rain so that must have been May in 2012, as you say.

[The Wizard of BC]

Thank you Rex. I was locked in my booth all day and never did get to see any of the games.

[Downunder Kilt]

Thanks for bringing your view of the gathering to us Rex. Majestic looking bird you pictured there. Cheers

[ASinclair]

Nice pictures, thanks!

[jhockin]

For more on four-time world champion drum major Jason Paguio spend a few minutes at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khdU-Y1uUU8[/QUOTE]
- I get " not available in your country, Rex :0(