If you do not succeed.... RICHMOND GAMES....Pro and Cons?,,,never attended...

**CollinMacD** · 18th September 17, 06:24 AM

Well, I looked forward all year to attend the two day event at the Virginia Games, at the Plains, only to fall victim to an attack of the dreaded Kidney stones, (going it for removal on the 20th). Had the surgery on Saturday to install stint, and correct infection, and made it a point to attend for a few hours on Sunday (better of the two days, due to rain). Went early stayed until I got exhausted, and crowds were too much to take, and left. Total time was 4 hours. I only wish I could have stayed longer, as I wanted to see and do so much more, and especially spend time at Clan Donald''s tent, but the fatigue of just having an operation the day before took over.

So, now I have Richmond to look forward too. I know I am going Saturday and Sunday is still a possibility, depending on how I feel, should be OK, have to wait and see.

Never been to the Richmond games, the drive is about an hour and half from house, but I plan to leave early to arrive early, and leave a little before games close for the day.

Can anybody tell me about the Richmond games, pros and cons, what to see, etc. I really am excited about attending and just hope no more medical issues crop up.....been a tough year this year between downsizing, moving to smaller place, selling my house of 23 years, prepping the house for sale, selling a log of my belongings, very stressful, but something that has to be done before I retire.

OK back to subject, any comments about the Richmond Games?

**Geoff Withnell** · 18th September 17, 06:47 AM

Michele and I have been several times. It's a nice games, you will have a good time. We are planning on going again this year.

**llyd** · 23rd September 17, 05:33 AM

We went past year on Saturday and had a nice time....The music sets on stage ranged from sublime to weird, but it was all good....We really did not sit still much to watch the games as neither of us are very sportsy...and both of us are inveterate shoppers..

Getting there early is a good plan....hit a no fee ATM before you get there...although that may be obvious....but the ATM lines wre ridiculous.

The haggis was not horrible....but homemade is better.

We will very likely be there Saturday this year as well, unless something is happening at our horse farm...then it may be Sunday.

**CollinMacD** · 2nd October 17, 07:36 AM

Count down starts.....only few more weeks to go to Richmond.

**CollinMacD** · 16th November 17, 08:08 AM

Although I am writing this a couple of weeks late, (had to travel and just returned), I wanted to more or less answer my own question. The Richmond Games was a great event, and my wife and I had so much fun. LOVED the Irish Coffee stand they had set up, and visited it twice. The hatchet throwing range was great, never threw an axe in my life, but managed 9 out of 10 on the target. Piping bands were very good, and so much activity all around. Vendors were good, would have liked to see more variety of Scottish accessories and clothing, only a couple of good Scottish Shops, but the jewelry was very good, some nice crafts people there. Wife purchase sever jewelry items, and she never does. Normally I just attend the games at the Plains in Northern Virginia, but this one had much more to see. I wish they had Living History, that was not there. So overall, this event was much more active, and nicer then I anticipated and it was a very pleasant surprise. We will go again next year.

I only wish more of the Donald Clan showed up, we had a very poor showing for such a large clan. I have noticed more and more the Clans are all rather lean with members, what is going on? I wish more clan members would participate in the parade of the clans....only part I was disappointed with.