 | Antigonish 2011posted by Wayne Turner, Group AdministratorMonday, July 11th 2011 @ 11:04 AM (not yet rated) |
Elsie and I enjoyed meeting many friendly positive people at the Antigonish Highland Games 2011. Prior to arriving weather forcasters called for a scattered shower or two throughout the day mixed with a few clouds and SUNSHINE. Needless to say the sunshine missed its target and we got to enjoy a full day of robust rain of varying intensities. We met many individuals ducking in under the clan tent seeking shelter and connections with Fellow Scottish Kin! Our hats go off the the games organizers and many volunteers. Competitions moved forward in trying conditions, clan members representing their kin and greeting visitors met many hearty Scots undaunted by a little rain.
We were led in parade by a talented and hearty Scottish Band around the grounds and applauded at the grandstand, as we marched on under our many umbrellas to a warm and welcomed dinner offering in the food tent. Met a couple visiting from Abilene, Texas and enjoyed their praise of our Nova Scotian friendliness they were experiencing on their visit.
The weather we nay kin control ... kinship and friendships we do embrace by actively celebrating our Scottish Heritage and pride! Need I say more ... we enjoyed a good outing and just past New Glasgow on the way home I started to feel dry.
Look forward to seeing everyone at our August 13-14th Gathering in Middleton, NS ... Full details to follow shortly.
Cheers ... Wayne and Elsie Turner
