Stone Mountain Highland Games Oct 14-16

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 14th October 11, 04:22 AM

Vehicles are packed (nearly) and we are on our way down. The weather looks to be perfect this weekend.

We will be running some special SMHG only sales at our tent, so please come by for some bargains, including some wonderful deals on kilt hose, our new linen jackets, tshirts, and more!

**Dixiecat** · 14th October 11, 12:45 PM

Well, due to a mistake by our packer, I'm having to readjust my plans for this evening. I'll certainly try to be there in Conyers, but things aren't looking good. Really pushing hard now to be able to get to the Games tomorrow.

Keeping fingers crossed for tonight!

**thescot** · 14th October 11, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Dixiecat

Well, due to a mistake by our packer, I'm having to readjust my plans for this evening. I'll certainly try to be there in Conyers, but things aren't looking good. Really pushing hard now to be able to get to the Games tomorrow.

Keeping fingers crossed for tonight!

fingers are duly crossed.

**thescot** · 15th October 11, 06:41 PM

I should have crossed fingers for myself. As it turns out, about 90% of my family--including all four grandchildren--turned up at my house this morning, so I was stuck putting together a train set in the floor when I should have been at Stone Mountain!

Here is the main attraction: 4 week-old Alexander Everett Killman

I'll be there tomorrow.

He's been called a "chip off the old block." I'm the "old block!"

**piperdbh** · 16th October 11, 12:48 PM

We missed you Saturday, Jim, but I see you had a good reason to stay home.

Did you get the train finished?

**thescot** · 16th October 11, 04:05 PM

We finished putting the the train together several times! Among other things.

I did make it out today.

**Ryan Ross** · 16th October 11, 06:08 PM

It was awesome seeing everyone this weekend!

I didn't get too many pictures myself, but I'd love to see some shots from other folks!

**Dixiecat** · 16th October 11, 08:09 PM

What an awesome weekend! After the disappointment of not making the pub night on Friday, I spend two great days at the Games. It was wonderful meeting so many Xmarkers and seeing a Games, American style!

I took only two pics (I forget that the phone has a camera!)

My new favourite band, The Atholl Highlanders, just after seranading the House of Gordon. That's Atlanta Kiltie leading the way.

The start of the Parade of Tartans.

**thescot** · 17th October 11, 05:37 PM

The pipe major of the Atholl Highlanders is out very own Atlanta Kiltie. AKA as my friend, Ben. He is new at the position, and he performed admirably, accepting the courtesy of our other friend, Turpin, when offered a libation at the Gordon tent.

It was awe-inspiring, and both Dixiecat and I were impressed.

**Ryan Ross** · 17th October 11, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by thescot

The pipe major of the Atholl Highlanders is out very own Atlanta Kiltie. AKA as my friend, Ben. He is new at the position, and he performed admirably, accepting the courtesy of our other friend, Turpin, when offered a libation at the Gordon tent.

It was awe-inspiring, and both Dixiecat and I were impressed.

Yes, indeed! Ben does a heck of a job.