2009 Stone Mountain Highland Games

**turpin** · 4th October 09, 07:27 AM

Well, Tattoo or not (and unfortunately that ended before my time), don't miss the Massed Bands at the opening ceremonies at noon Saturday, or at the parade of Tartans on Sunday at 1 pm. Anywhere from 25 to 30 bands will be represented. A larger assemblage even than Grandfather Mt., likely due to ease of access of the venue.

**Leprechaun 91** · 5th October 09, 01:05 PM

Imagine 3 hours of those same 30 bands marching at parade in competition under a rodeo pavilion with packed grandstands. Brisk October evening air. It really did bring tears to my eyes. (I do get choked at the massed bands as well.)

**thescot** · 5th October 09, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Leprechaun-91

Imagine 3 hours of those same 30 bands marching at parade in competition under a rodeo pavilion with packed grandstands. Brisk October evening air. It really did bring tears to my eyes. (I do get choked at the massed bands as well.)

It was truly a great evening. I remember the year the Marine Band from New Orleans was there, and they had surprising part when guys dressed in WWII uniforms came running out and planted the flag in an Iwo Jima pose. The crowd went nuts.

Then they played the Marine Hymn with all the massed bands, and there were no dry eyed Marines in the house. And you knew who we were because we were all standing at attention. Imagine a few hundred old guys scattered through the crowd, snapping to the best attention they could muster--some with canes and walkers--and most with tears on their cheeks.

It was great when they had that tattoo.

**kiltedsawyer** · 6th October 09, 08:21 AM

I remember the Tattoo. My wife and I went to the very last one held there at Stone Mountain. What a great evening. I think that was the year that the Scottish Power band was there. That was several years before I even owned a kilt. I'd go to that again in a heartbeat! Don't know if I'll make the gathering this year, we may go to the games on Sunday only. Bringing some family that have never been to the games, and there seems to be a wider array of activities on Sunday. We'll see.
David

**WClarkB** · 6th October 09, 06:40 PM

Is anyone interested in a Kilt night on fri Oct 16?

**JolyStNicholas** · 7th October 09, 02:48 AM

I am arriving Friday early afternoon, an after resting for a short bit will be ready for just about anything . What have ye in mind? Any one know of any good pubs with in short distance of Stone Mountain?

**Leprechaun 91** · 7th October 09, 05:00 AM

There is a Whiskey tasting on Friday Night in Norcross at the host Hotel. I plan on being kilted.

**WClarkB** · 7th October 09, 05:33 AM

A whisky tasting sounds like a good place to start. Is this an open event or do we need to get an invite?
I am not familiar with the area pubs but the greater atl area should have a few nice watering holes

**Cawdorian** · 7th October 09, 07:00 AM

Hey Guys,

Haven't been on here for a long time, but did stop by to see who was going to Stone Mountain this year.

I will offer the hospitality of the Lamont Tent as is our tradition. If you have decided to meet at another tent, please let us know, so we can redirect anyone who shows up.

Southern Scot and I will be at the Lamont Tent on Saturday and Sunday.

Count me in for dinner on Saturday night, I'm looking forward to seeing you guys.

**Cawdorian** · 7th October 09, 07:07 AM

The Whisky Tasting is at 3:30 PM Friday at the Host Hotel, tickets are $15 and can still be purchased on-line at www.smhg.org.

The Piping Recital is at 6:00 PM Friday following the Whisky Tasting, Tickets are also available on-line.

Hint - If you buy tickets on-line you can get a parking pass good for the entire wekend for $ 8.00.