My family and I went to the Scottish Festival in McPherson today. We went last year for the first time and really enjoyed it. We all have different things we enjoy--Joey LOVES the sword and knife booth (picture in a moment!), Sarah enjoys the Blackheart Fencing Club, Zach enjoys the different Scottish and Irish dances (especially the hardshoe jigs today), my husband likes the sheepdog demonstrations, and I REALLY enjoy the 'tossing of the caber' and the bagpipes. The Massed Pipe Bands are amazing, and when they all play Amazing Grace at once my heart feels incredibly full! Last year was the first time I heard bagpipes live, and I was enthralled. It was also the first time I saw men in kilts! I also love the way the drummers twirl their fleece-covered drumstick 'thingies'--seems like quite a talent! Watching the men in the Athletic competitions is fun, but there is just something wrong with 500 pound women in kilts flinging large metal balls around...
Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure:
Joey's purchase - where were his parents?? The cell phone is there so you can see the size of that knifey thing!
My purchase! Santa in full Scottish kit playing the bagpipes
Zach bought a jacket...looks quite dashing with his shorts! He is sitting in the trolley that takes everyone back and forth from the Festival to parking
The Blackheart Fencing Club
Outside the Scottish Festival - I liked the bridge!
1) Sarah's hair looks studly.
ReplyDelete2) I hope you bought me a weapon.
my hair looks studly Vicki? why?
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