Quote Originally Posted by Detroitpete View Post

So--Come on out!! Give it a whirl--my guess is you'll get hooked like the rest of us--and if we meet out on the field--I'll by the first round (AFTER we toss the caber)
Ah ha! I may just hold you to that.

Now, my problem is not knowing anyone in the area who competes; we have a bunch of Games around though, so I know they're there.

Are there places online you could suggest looking at for informative reading?

Quote Originally Posted by Ryan Nielson View Post
I would recommend to anyone don't start with the assumption that you have to be competitive or win your division to participate in highland games. My brother is about 5'7" and 310lbs. not athletic, nothing comes natural to him, he tries to improve a little each time. But he honestly doesn't really care how he places. He enjoys it tons and wants to compete at every event in the area and have a lot of fun. Nothing wrong at all with this type of guy competing. He takes it seriously and respects it but he is there just for the comradarie and good times too. He definately has the respect of everyone who practices with him no matter what numbers he's putting up.
Now that right there is inspiring. Kudos to your brother!