Longs peak

[GlassMan]

It's usually the Tattoo, but I couldn't tell you which banfd will be present this year: have you checked the website?

Bryan...I usually go up for a day or two...

Okay, this is a stupid question, but it's something I've wondered about for a while. Why are those gatherings called Tattoo? What's the origin of that word usage? I'm just really curious and I've never had that explained to me.

[Paul Henry]

originally a call to quarters either drum or bugle!

[Rusty]

Check out this website # 20 gives a little bit of information on the origins of Tattoo

[starbkjrus]

Check out this website # 20 gives a little bit of information on the origins of Tattoo

er.......website? :confused:

[Joe Gondek]

This will be my first time attending this event
How far in advance do I need tickets and hotel reservations?

[Rusty]

http://www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk/ta...ence/fact.html here ya go

[Rusty]

Hi Joe,
I've been to the highland games/Tattoo at Estes park three times so far and I plan on going again this year. Usually people book their motel rooms a year in advance. However, I think you'll be able to find a place to roost if you start looking now. There is a website that gives you an Idea of what to expect here's the link http://www.scotfest.com/index.php?info=1740

Rusty

[flyv65]

This will be my first time attending this event
How far in advance do I need tickets and hotel reservations?

You can buy tickets to most anything the day of (with the exception of the Sctoch tasting: that fills up by the beginning of August). Hotel rooms need to be booked *much* earlier-sometimes a year. If you don't mind moving dowm the canyon a few miles (6 to 8) you can find some nice, moderately expensive cabins and non-chain motels.

Bryan...or you can pitch a tent in RMNP-they keep the toilets open untill Octoberin the Moraine Park campground...