PNW Highland Games
PNW Highland Games 2009
As it turns out, I have a lot to learn about packing my daughter up to go anywhere more than 5 minutes away from home. This weekend was the PNW Highland Games in Enumclaw, Washington. We go every year. Every year we get sunburned, eat greasy food, and listen to really loud music – and […]
Somebody Needs a Nap
This is what I look like when I’m bored and tired and waaaay more than ready to go home. I am so ready for a nap.
Featured Prefromers
For future reference: Make sign then get drunk This little error was duplicated on the North stage sign as well. the band had no end of fun with this spelling error. they kept saying things like “we’re just the prefromers, you’ll have to come back later for the fromers” Other posts you might enjoy: Falling […]
The Original Marching Bands
Part of the ritual of the Highland games is the massing of the bands. At moment’s like these, it is not difficult to understand why the bagpipes were considered weapons of war. The piper in the blue and green kilt below is Tyrone. He is the Pipe Major for the Elliot Bay Pipe Band and […]
Little Highlander
2006 PNW Highland Games
Tartans and Pipers and Swords Oh My…
This weeked was the Pacific Northwast Highland Games at the fairgrounds in Enumclaw, Washington. We try to get up there every year, and each time we go we have a blast and get sunburned. This year we were especially careful about using sunblock, staying in the shade and my husband even bought me a hat, […]