Grandfather Games

**Mael Coluim** · 7th July 08, 07:02 PM

Camping and kilt wearing is quite the combination in preparation for the journey. (I have three clan affiliations and a formal dinner to attend Saturday. Next year, I just may back one Utilikilt!) I'll be leaving Thursday morning and will be working two jobs Tuesday and Wednesday. So, I've been pre-packing. It's quite an undertaking getting everything ready to load in the old Bronco, Thursday morning. (And then there is that lawn, I should cut before heading south.)

Sorry to read about MacMoose's woes. It's a popular place to go and fills up early.

Oh, yeah, don't forget the marshmallows. Let's see, how will I'll I recognize the other XMarkers? They will be the ones with the biggest grins!

**MacMoose** · 7th July 08, 07:10 PM

I am not throwing in the towel just yet. I've been camping there for years, this is the first time I have seen this crap happen. Never had a porblem with getting a site, even late, but then, I don't recall them ever booking 20 more RVs than they have room for.

**Drillagent** · 8th July 08, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Camping and kilt wearing is quite the combination in preparation for the journey. (I have three clan affiliations and a formal dinner to attend Saturday. Next year, I just may back one Utilikilt!) I'll be leaving Thursday morning and will be working two jobs Tuesday and Wednesday. So, I've been pre-packing. It's quite an undertaking getting everything ready to load in the old Bronco, Thursday morning. (And then there is that lawn, I should cut before heading south.)

Sorry to read about MacMoose's woes. It's a popular place to go and fills up early.

Oh, yeah, don't forget the marshmallows. Let's see, how will I'll I recognize the other XMarkers? They will be the ones with the biggest grins!

Well, I start leave tomorrow so I have a full day to pre-pack. I want to arrive early, but I'm not sure what time the campsite opens. The plan right now is to leave C'ville about 0500. Is that too early? This is our first Grandfather Games and the kids are so excited (the kids or me?

) I've been looking for a plastic dandelion to pin to my shirt, but I've been unlucky so far. I'll keep looking. Can't wait to meet some fellow XMarkers face to face. Just look for the tent with the OIF/OEF flag. (What exactly do I need all the marshmallows for?)

**MacMoose** · 8th July 08, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Drillagent

Well, I start leave tomorrow so I have a full day to pre-pack. I want to arrive early, but I'm not sure what time the campsite opens. The plan right now is to leave C'ville about 0500. Is that too early? This is our first Grandfather Games and the kids are so excited (the kids or me?

) I've been looking for a plastic dandelion to pin to my shirt, but I've been unlucky so far. I'll keep looking. Can't wait to meet some fellow XMarkers face to face. Just look for the tent with the OIF/OEF flag. (What exactly do I need all the marshmallows for?)

You need the marshmallows for the big fight on Saturday night. The family side invades the rowdy side for a good natured marshmallow fight...led into battle by our own pipe band...try not to hit a piper.

**MacMoose** · 8th July 08, 12:39 PM

My Brothers and Sisters on the Mountain have come through for me and secured camping reservations. See y'all on Thursday!

duchessofnc · 7th July 08, 07:46 PM

Don't give up. There are always people that cancel at the last minute or don't show up.

**MacMoose** · 7th July 08, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by duchessofnc

Don't give up. There are always people that cancel at the last minute or don't show up.

I have 6 people driving down from Canada, so I can't just hope for a last minute opening....as for me, I can probably weasel my way in. Then again,I may just skip the whole thing, and stay in Canada for another week.

**turpin** · 7th July 08, 08:38 PM

There are a lot more tent sites than RV. Headin out in the morning - I've been pulling together all the SH!te i'll need for a week.

I'll be looking for comrades at least one of the two days (sat/sun) 10 am at the STM tent.

**Tartan Hiker** · 8th July 08, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by turpin

I'll be looking for comrades at least one of the two days (sat/sun) 10 am at the STM tent.

So just to recap for those of us who are stressed out already...is that the meeting time/place?

**Mael Coluim** · 8th July 08, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

So just to recap for those of us who are stressed out already...is that the meeting time/place?

Right, there was another post on the thread asking that Friday be added, also. So, as you are able swing by the Scottish Tartans Museum tent (usually near the entrance) at 10 AM, Friday/Saturday/Sunday.