Spokane Highland Games 2007

[pdcorlis]

The Spokane Highland Games have come and gone for this year and with cool temperatures and lots to do it was a big success. Lets take a look...


A decent crowd was on hand for the opening ceremonies.


The mass band got things off to a rousing start.


Each clan entered to the applause of the crowd


And our very own Kiltman addressed the crowd

[pdcorlis]

There were loads of things to do and dance competition took center stage








Thank goodness for a few encouraging words!

[pdcorlis]

The Scottish Country Dance group proved the grown-ups were not to be outdone!





The vendor tents were busy all day long





Plenty of folks were interested in finding their Scots roots

[pdcorlis]

A small but dedicated group of athletes competed throughout the day

[pdcorlis]

Up...



And Over! 15 feet!



20 foot caber weighing 140 pounds...


He turned it over... 12 o'clock!

[pdcorlis]

Even the wee ones got in the act!





There were lots of other things to do...


The sheepdog demonstration was amazing...




and who can pass up a chance to shoot the English knight?

[The Wizard of BC]

Phil,

I am so sorry that my car conked out on the road. I was SO looking forward to joining you and the Roths.

Next year for sure.

[Alan H]

Wonderful pictures!

Did that guy heave a 56 POUND WEIGHT, 15 feet? LORDY... That's brutal. I can get the 28'er up that high, but not a 56 or a 42.

[pdcorlis]

Steve, can't wait to have you down here next year!

Amazing huh Alan - 56 pounds, 15 feet, one hand.

[McMurdo]

Those are wonderful pictures, but I am not surprised, having seen your website, thanks for posting them. It looks like it was a great day indeed, makes me wish I was going to the Fergus games tomorrow, alas I will have to wait for the weekend.