Victoria! Victorious! Kilt Kamp 2007!

**way2fractious** · 25th June 07, 04:40 PM

My photos of the weekend are in this album:

http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e7...20Kilt%20Kamp/

They are being presented like this because my visit from Thursday through Sunday was more as a vacationer and tourist... in and out... mixing up kilting with cycling around town... taking pictures.

First, some thank you's - to macman (David) for loaning me the bicycle for this adventure, and to Raphael (Raphael) for being my roomie and guide to the local sites, eateries, and "watering holes." This Mr. Toad had one wild ride!

Also, BIG KILTOS to Steve and Bobbie for opening their shop and home (and their neighbor's home... and their other new shop... and their museum...) to those who came for this wonderful weekend.

Hey, and count all those XMarkers in Steve's post! There are TEN mugs in kilts - PLUS two XMarkers not in the pic, Barb T and Bobbie Ashton.

Anyway, you'll see in my album that I spent much time on the roadways of Victoria (although, you will not see my riding in a kilt on that first drizzly afternoon.

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Of much interest to the Nor-Cal Rabble, Raphael and I toured the Dunsmuir Castle. Old man Dunsmuir (Robert) got rich and powerful mining coal here in B.C. and selling it in San Francisco, where his son and sales agent (Alex) built the Dunsmuir House just across the bay in Oakland. Ain't history fun?

For da rest a' youse guys and gals, here's sumptin' ta keep ya warm.

CHEERS!

w2f

**McMurdo** · 25th June 07, 04:55 PM

What a wonderful album, it looks like it was a great time, thanks for sharing.

**Raphael** · 25th June 07, 05:14 PM

I am glad that you had fun in the Province's capital. I will have to visit you next year in NorCal.

**Panache** · 25th June 07, 05:26 PM

w2f,

Great photos! Is it just me or does Steve really look like he belongs in Colonial era New England?

We are glad our kilted cousins up North treated you so well. I do have to ask you or Barb...

What is the story behind Barb's belt?

I'm looking forward to hearing all about your trip at our next kilt night.

Originally Posted by Raphael

I am glad that you had fun in the Province's capital. I will have to visit you next year in NorCal.

I think I speak for all the Nor Cal rabble when I say we would be very glad to meet you! First beer is on me.

Cheers

Jamie

**way2fractious** · 25th June 07, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

I do have to ask you or Barb...

What is the story behind Barb's belt?

Ummm,... I wasn't in the need-to-know circle.

We do know how Moderators are treated, but Honored Members...?

w2f

**macwilkin** · 25th June 07, 06:19 PM

w2f,

Is that a statue of Robert Service you're standing next to in the second photo?

Cheers,

Todd

**Big Mikey** · 25th June 07, 06:55 PM

W2F, contrary to what you might have heard, it was an utmost pleasure to meet you. I thoroughly enjoyed your company and sense of humour. I hope that if you ever get up this way again, you let me know. There is some great history and great "refreshment" in my area. Cheers to you.

**cloves** · 25th June 07, 07:10 PM

yeah, Barb's belt is awesome!
and Maple whiskey right out of the bottle....who knew she was such a party animal!!??

**efer** · 25th June 07, 09:57 PM

W2F,

Great pictures! Looks like everyone was enjoying themselves

Thanks for sharing.

**Barb T** · 25th June 07, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

What is the story behind Barb's belt?

Hmmmm...Well... Everyone just seems to like this belt. I think Way2F took a pic so that you leather folks could take it under advisement for a new project idea. Then again, maybe not. He could tell you. Anyway, I found it at a Ren Fest last summer, and I am very fond of it!

Cheers!

B