Of interest is the democratic nature of the games, especially on a Saturday during the C class events, when walk-ons from the crowd are occasionally allowed to "take a turn." At the slight risk of embarrassing Alan, this young man (in the middle) did his buddies proud by taking first place in the weight over bar event. And the announcer, who is in the 60+ class, in a demo throw also cleared the same height as the young man.



First and second place over-all winners:



Another (recent) XMarks member at the games was RossCroft, camping out in the Living History area for the weekend.



His outfit is self-made or bartered-for. He is the one who made his own "dragon scale" wrist cuffs.



Easily-made ghillies:



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