Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

**davidlpope** · 11th July 13, 07:12 AM

Leaving to go up the mountain now. Bringing the wellies and the Inverness cape. Will look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday at noon at the Museum tent. I'll be at the MacMillan tent. Stop by and say hi.

**creagdhubh** · 11th July 13, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

Leaving to go up the mountain now. Bringing the wellies and the Inverness cape. Will look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday at noon at the Museum tent. I'll be at the MacMillan tent. Stop by and say hi.

Wish we could be there this year, David! One day soon, I'm sure.

Actually, there just may be more and more Highland games and gatherings we'll be attending throughout North Carolina, since my wife and I are seriously entertaining the idea of moving back to our former home (whilst serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, as you are well aware of, David). Wilmington is our ideal choice, but there really isn't a NLRB Regional Office there, so we may have to settle on Raleigh-Durham/Chapel Hill area. We shall see!

Enjoy the games, safe travels and hopefully it isn't too rainy!

Cheers,

**Harold Cannon** · 11th July 13, 09:35 AM

If I were not stuck having to cover for someone at work I would be on my way today. Oh well we will be headed that way tomorrow evening.

**creagdhubh** · 11th July 13, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by Harold Cannon

If I were not stuck having to cover for someone at work I would be on my way today. Oh well we will be headed that way tomorrow evening.

Be sure to take LOTS of pictures, Harold! The MacMillan lot is always well turned out.

Enjoy and safe travels!

**Harold Cannon** · 11th July 13, 11:10 AM

"The MacMillan lot is always well turned out.

"

I am sure this year will be the same. I have just finished a new waist coat today for the occasion.

I do plan on having some fun but a portion of my time will be dedicated to meetings on clan business.

**davidlpope** · 11th July 13, 08:20 PM

We just returned from the Opening Ceremony. The rain held off and despite some technical difficulties, it was quite nice. The representative from the Gordons offered a meaningful tribute to Turpin. Sir Malcolm MacGregor was there as a representative for his clansmen. I am always impressed by his dedication to encouraging Scottish culture among the Diaspora.

Anybody else there?

**Harold Cannon** · 11th July 13, 08:56 PM

Wish I could have been there. Oh well I will be there soon enough.

**StaceyFergs** · 12th July 13, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

We just returned from the Opening Ceremony. The rain held off and despite some technical difficulties, it was quite nice. The representative from the Gordons offered a meaningful tribute to Turpin. Sir Malcolm MacGregor was there as a representative for his clansmen. I am always impressed by his dedication to encouraging Scottish culture among the Diaspora.

Anybody else there?

I was there! I loved John Ferguson's opening, that the Fergusons were there to make sure no English boots touched the soil! hahah! Donald and Cheryl and John were lovely hosts today, we very much caused not so too much trouble! It's bloody pouring tonight, so let's hope it dries out by tomorrow or the wellies have to go up with me again

P.S. Donald wore no kilt today. I feel as though I must out him for this, even though he and Cheryl took me for dinner! hahaha! I do honestly believe that any people that miss GMHG are crackpots. It's absolutely amazing!!!

S.