Two weeks till LV games...roll call!

**Mr. Kilt** · 17th April 07, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by IEScotsman

I'm looking forward to meeting you all there! We still plan on arriving Friday night, but perhaps not until 9pm so we'll be joining you at the Tilted Kilt a bit tardy.

I was checking the LV Games website and there are events scheduled at 8pm for both Friday at Saturday nights. Friday is just a party at Henessey's, but Saturday is listed as: Ceilidh at Hennessey’s Pub – LA Scots –Celtic Rock Band TBA

Better late than never, IES! See you there!

**IEScotsman** · 18th April 07, 06:49 AM

Just wanted to take a moment and give credit where it is due. Patti and I mailed a check and registration form back on March 3rd to the folks at the Las Vegas Celtic Society for the VIP package at this week's games. When last weekend rolled around and we realized we still had not received our materials, we sent an inquiring e-mail.

Last night, a nice lady named Betty Parker called and told us they never received the check. "Not to worry." She would personally drop off everything we needed to our hotel so it would be waiting for us upon arrival on Friday. She would also notify the staff at the VIP tent that we are registered and we could pay when we get to the games.

So thanks to the wonderful help of Ms. Parker and the LV Celtic Society. We're looking forward to our first LV Highland Games!

**Mr. Kilt** · 18th April 07, 08:55 AM

Wow, that's very impressive service! Karen and I didn't bother to order tickets for anything, we'll just pay at the gate.

One more sleep! We can't wait to get going tomorrow, although the weather system that's blowing through the area today and tonight may slow us down a bit. They're calling for up to 25cms of snow by tomorrow morning. Yay.

**irishrob** · 18th April 07, 01:29 PM

Drive safe, Al. You've about 1300+ miles (2092+ kms to our Northern Brothers). See you Friday night! As well as any others of our RABBLE who happen to make the scene.

**Mr. Kilt** · 18th April 07, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by irishrob

Drive safe, Al. You've about 1300+ miles (2092+ kms to our Northern Brothers). See you Friday night! As well as any others of our RABBLE who happen to make the scene.

WOOHOO!!!!! I'm officially on vacation!! No trousers for 17 days!

The snow is tapering off a bit so I think the drive tomorrow morning should be ok. We hope to make it as far as Salt Lake City (900 miles) by tomorrow night, then do the final 450 miles on Friday. That should get us into Las Vegas sometime in the early afternoon. We're doing the trip down "Cannonball" style, ie no stops for anything other than gas and food. We'll take our time coming home, though.

I'll be checking in with the forum tomorrow night if we can find a motel with wireless internet.

We can't wait to arrive and finally meet up with everyone!! See ya'll in a couple of days!

**mbhandy** · 18th April 07, 07:24 PM

Al,
Marilyn and I are driving on friday morning from Coalville about 60 miles East of SLC. We will leave about 8:30 or 9:00 but are going thru the Provo Canyon and then down I-15 We will be right behind you. See you there Friday night at the Rio.

MrBill

**Riverkilt** · 18th April 07, 08:36 PM

Al,

You're probably way ahead of me, but just in case...the best way to drive a long way fast with two people is to alternate time at the wheel every hour. Tempting to go longer, but if you can discipline yourselves to trade out driving every hour you'll arrive a lot more rested and be safer en route.

Really grumbling about not being able to make it over myself as originally planned.

Ron

**Mr. Kilt** · 18th April 07, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by mbhandy

Al,
Marilyn and I are driving on friday morning from Coalville about 60 miles East of SLC. We will leave about 8:30 or 9:00 but are going thru the Provo Canyon and then down I-15 We will be right behind you. See you there Friday night at the Rio.

MrBill

If we stay at a place with a wireless 'net connection, I'll put up a post tomorrow night letting you know where we finally stopped. Perhaps we can run down to Vegas together if things work out right.

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Al,

You're probably way ahead of me, but just in case...the best way to drive a long way fast with two people is to alternate time at the wheel every hour. Tempting to go longer, but if you can discipline yourselves to trade out driving every hour you'll arrive a lot more rested and be safer en route.

Really grumbling about not being able to make it over myself as originally planned.

Ron

That probably would work best, but unfortunately Karen doesn't like to drive on the highway, especially someplace she's never been to before. On the plus side, I've been known to run 1000+ mile trips in one shot all by myself with no ill effects. I've had many years of practice.

It really is too bad that you can't make it. Perhaps next time.

Our proposed side trip next week to your part of the world is still up in the air. Our union is meeting with the city tomorrow to look at the latest proposal, but no-one is holding out any hope. As such, there's a very good chance that we'll be going on strike in May. If that is the case we won't be doing much in the way of side trips this time around. I dont' want to run up the credit cards if I don't have an income for awhile.

**Mr. Kilt** · 19th April 07, 04:20 AM

It's 05:20, do you know where your kiltie is??

We're on our way! Just have to feed the cats then we're heading out.

Everyone play nice till I can get back online, ok?

**Mr. Kilt** · 19th April 07, 06:44 PM

Wow, a new record for me! 900+ miles in 13 hours.

We made it to Ogden Utah, where we finally decided to stop for the night. Just going to head over for some food, then off to bed. For some reason I'm really tired right now.

Be back online tomorrow once we reach LV.