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Introducing Scottish Week at BetterthanBlank

Started by betterthanblank · 8 months ago

This weekend, Miles, Macy & I went along with my parents to the San Diego Scottish Highland Games, in Vista. This was our second trip in the past few years. Let me just say that my parents used to drag us all over California to these things when my sisters danced and I played marching ... Continue reading »

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  • James

    1 year ago

    Clan Farquson here. Four generations ago. Also got some Clan Findlay heritage if I go further back.

    I had no idea there were Highland Games in SoCal. Next year I am so going, and I'm wearing a kilt.

    "We have a piper down".

    Jamess last blog post..Saddleback ‘08 #5: Kicking it D:? Style…
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  • Catie

    1 year ago

    This is awesome, I love Highland Games! My mother was born it Scotland, we are of the Campbell clan. I've enjoyed your blog for a while now but I think I'm hooked now, us Scots have to stick together.

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  • James McLean

    1 year ago

    YES! ahh fond memories. i was the only family member without a highland games skill. tried my hand at the bagpipe but it wasn't meant to be. i do toss a mean caber though!

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  • Alex's Mom

    1 year ago

    Ah, laddie, you've finally made it! The perfect Scottish boy! (Private joke for those visiting the site!) How many know Alex's whole name is Alexander Lachlan McLean? He was named for the first MacLean in Scotland - Lachlan and he is the 4th generation Alexander.

    We had a great time showing Miles and Macy around the games although I think the Wicked Tinkers scared Macy a bit.

    Alex, I noticed someone on the blog is related to a Campbell! BEWARE! Twas the Campbell's who stole your castle - twern't for them you'd be living in Castle Duart today! HA! Just kidding!

    Words of wisdom for today?

    KEEP SCOTLAND TIDY - THROW YOUR RUBBISH IN ENGLAND!
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  • James

    1 year ago

    "KEEP SCOTLAND TIDY - THROW YOUR RUBBISH IN ENGLAND!"

    Why do you think we had Hadrian build the wall? To keep the Scottish trash out...
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  • Alex's Mom

    1 year ago

    HA! It's called Hadrian's Wall right? Hadrian being a Roman? Who had defeated the Britons? But couldn't defeat the Scots so had to build a wall to keep themselves safe? You must be from Baja Scotland.....Alba gu bra!

    Seriously, Alex said he just met you - always glad to converse with his friends - God is good....all the time!
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