Scenes from Grandfather Mountain

[Rex_Tremende]

Rex it was great to finally meet up with with you, sorry I didn't get to meet David.

It was good to meet you. Are you sure there wasn't a Santa convention going on at the games? There were so many who looked able to fill the part. Sorry about the camera, man.

Regards,
Rex.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Rex,

Thanks for posting some of your photos of the scenery around the Games. All too often these Highland Games pics thread just show the same type of shots -- bands marching, caber tossing, dancing, etc, -- all of which are wonderful shots. But showing the scenery and the venue really makes one Highland Games distinct from the others. Especially when you have as beautiful a venue as Grandfather Mountain and the surrounding area.

[Mael Coluim]

As often as I wanted one, yes. There was a rumor that in the future there will be hot showers on demand all day.

So, here's a tip for first-timers, next time, if the hot shower set-up is the same: take as little with you as possible to the showers. There is no room for changing, there are no facilities for anything else, no sinks, no shelves, no seats - just a few nails to hang things on between the stalls. If you don't want it to get wet, don't take it. A USA Kilts casual model with the velcro is GREAT! Wear flip-flops or sport sandals into the showers - step out with them on. The queue forms up to a half hour early.

Regards,
Rex.

Super! You are now a pro on Grandfather's Rex!

[KFCarter]

A very special set of pics and a lot of great information in your captions as well... not only beautiful, but a very useful primer for those, like me, who've never been but hope to go. Thanks very much!

[fudgeman]

Very nice pics. Really give you a sense of being there.

[The Vicar]

Thank you Rex for sharing the great photos of the event!

The mist shots were excellent!

I also enjoyed the way the show the area and how you lived in luxury during the event. : )

Peace

Robert "V"

[Cynthia]

Wonderful photos, thanks so much for sharing them! I really enjoyed the mist/bridge photos. Best wishes!

[Zardoz]

Awesome photos Rex! That really looks like an fun event, I need to attend it next year.

[Macman]

Thanks for posting all the pictures, and for the commentary, Rex. It looks like you had a great weekend.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

My original Grandfather Mountain pic thread has been removed, as it went rapidly off topic, but the mods have given permission to post my original post here.

My wife and I were at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games on Friday, just for a day trip. Saw lots of X Markers there, but most of them will be in attendance the whole weekend, so I suspect I'll be the first one to have opportunity to post pics. Please add to this thread with your pics when you can!

First, the traditional gathering of X Markers:


My wife and myself:


The Scottish Tartans Museum info tent:


A gathering of the minds:


On the far left is Dr. Phil Smith, author of the popular Tartan for Me! reference, as well as other works on tartan. His wife, Shirley, is in the background. To the right is Brian Wilton, director of the Scottish Tartans Authority, who was one of the dinstinguished guests of the Games this year. With him is Henry Scott, of Clan Scott (and also Purple Heather Pottery, which we carry in our gift shop for those who have seen it). Henry was serving as Brian's "bodyguard" for the weekend.

Brian Wilton again:


A young male Highland Dancer:

I am always excited to see young men involved in Highland Dance. It was traditionally a male activity, though it is mostly young ladies involved these days.

This gentleman was wearing a familiar looking t-shirt:

He had purchased it from our own gift shop!

One couldn't help but notice this car parked by one of the vendors:

Yes, "instakilt" was there, though I only saw one man wearing one.

Finally, the namesake of the Highland Games, Grandfather Mountain itself:
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