Estes Park, Colorado Games Round II

[Livingston]

We got up there late on Thursday evening and went straight to bed. The next morning we talked with Mom and Dad about the schedule and off the the Scotch Tasting I went.


That evening, we worked at the Clan Dinner (for our meals) and off to the Tattoo. Didn't take the camera since the last time I tried they were either too blurry or way underexposed.

The next morning the alarm went off at 8:30.


My sister's brother-in-law brought over one of their pipers.

[Livingston]

So, off to the parade we went. We had the 400 Squadron of the Canadian Air Force:

The US Army 3rd Infantry Regiment Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps,

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pipes and Drums,

The US Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Band from 29 Palms, California.

[Livingston]

There was an air show when a de Havilland Vampire flew over, several times:

Several local pipe bands were in the parade:

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There were several military re-enactment groups:



Youth bands


along with some from out of state

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What games would be complete without our Hamish there and his kitchen



Wait a minute......I didn't see him in there anywhere

[Livingston]

Yes, as you have noticed, there was pleanty of rain, then sun, then rain. Not to mention the WIND Made for perfect Scottish weather

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Robertson, you really do need to work on your clans dressing habits.

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Always be proud of your Clan and tartan. Show it off every chance you get, right Santa?

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Caught up with Joe several times and had a wee dram together,

And also saw Norby and his wife,

[Livingston]

That evening went to the Celtic Concert with Brother and 7 Nations but didn't think to take the camera....sorry guys BUT did get this picture of a party crasher on my parents back patio.



Sunday dawned nice and bright but sure didn't stay that way.

By the way....that is the tent and beer trailer that Joe and I met at.

The Irish dancing demo was mostly a "wash"