Today we returned to this year's Scottish games in Pleasanton. We saw the regular things: the sheep dogs trials, the birds of prey, and the whiskey tasting.
We laid low on the beers today, and focused on the fun of the whiskey tasting. One of the tables had tasting paired with chocolates. Not something I would normally consider, but it turned out exceptionally well. I had three of the four they were offering. And then I tried some others around the room. We all enjoyed what was out there, and then continued to wander.
We got to see the Wicked Tinkers again, and I got a new hat for the Renaissance Faire, and a new Utilikilt (workman's style).
Lots of pictures here, especially the Peach trying out a new outfit (she ended up getting the brown).
Showing posts with label Scottish Games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scottish Games. Show all posts
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Oh, The Weekend
Yesterday a group of us had a great time at the Livermore Scottish Games. We drank much beer, had shots of whiskey, and I bought two swords and two knives. On sword is a cheap replica of Hardafang, and the knives are cheap replicas of Legolas' fighting knives. The second sword is long and straight, but is just impressive looking. Now I need some more magnetic sword holders.
Today Jennifer and I were going to meet some others to go see Star Trek on IMAX in Dublin. Instead Jennifer and I got caught up in a project that involved IKEA. We're finally getting around to redoing the office in the same way we've redone the rest of the house. So we go two bookshelves, and two desks to go with them and a set of drawers as well that insert into the bookcase.
And so if you're redoing the room, you need paint, so we stopped by a hardware store and got that as well.
When we got home, the first thing we did was measure the wall. As it turns out we'll have about 3/4 of an inch to spare. It's going to look great.
The rest of the evening we spent emptying the room, and moving the stuff in it to the sitting room.
I just got finished vacuuming,and we'll probably have to have the carpet cleaned, but we're all set to start painting tomorrow.
Today Jennifer and I were going to meet some others to go see Star Trek on IMAX in Dublin. Instead Jennifer and I got caught up in a project that involved IKEA. We're finally getting around to redoing the office in the same way we've redone the rest of the house. So we go two bookshelves, and two desks to go with them and a set of drawers as well that insert into the bookcase.
And so if you're redoing the room, you need paint, so we stopped by a hardware store and got that as well.
When we got home, the first thing we did was measure the wall. As it turns out we'll have about 3/4 of an inch to spare. It's going to look great.
The rest of the evening we spent emptying the room, and moving the stuff in it to the sitting room.
I just got finished vacuuming,and we'll probably have to have the carpet cleaned, but we're all set to start painting tomorrow.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Drinking and Kilts
Yeah, I almost forgot to post and I'm sleepy.
Livermore Scottish Games today.
Lots of fun, and lots of sun. But no sunburn.
Livermore Scottish Games today.
Lots of fun, and lots of sun. But no sunburn.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Sunday on a Hercules Weekend
Sunday began as a flashback of Saturday. Jennifer hadn't seen enough of the events at the Scottish Games on Saturday. We had seen a little of the stone throwing and the highland dancing on Saturday, but she wanted more.
We watched the light hammer throw, the weight over bar for height, and the caber toss. All of those were fun to see.
We sat through a complete set of the Wicked Tinkers (awesome), some of Plad Dogh (fun), and Tempest (lame). Tempest used to be fun, but apparently egos have runaway with the band, and it is nothing like what we remember.
We watched a harpists concert which was neat to watch. And we had some more whisky.
We finished with a trip to get my comics, stopped by Richard's crafts in Livermore, and finally hit an Arby's for dinner.
We watched the light hammer throw, the weight over bar for height, and the caber toss. All of those were fun to see.
We sat through a complete set of the Wicked Tinkers (awesome), some of Plad Dogh (fun), and Tempest (lame). Tempest used to be fun, but apparently egos have runaway with the band, and it is nothing like what we remember.
We watched a harpists concert which was neat to watch. And we had some more whisky.
We finished with a trip to get my comics, stopped by Richard's crafts in Livermore, and finally hit an Arby's for dinner.
Saturday's Labors
This was the first day of a three day weekend, and did we sleep in? No, Jennifer and I got up so that we could be at the Pleasanton Scottish Games when they opened. We got to see Cleopatra the golden eagle. I was one of six who named her last year. She is a victim of West Nile Disease, and can only see well between the range of 6 to 8 feet. She is about three years old, and just gorgeous.
We watched the Wicked Tinkers, and then the Sorrellians (Steve, Lisa, Paul, and Gemma) showed up.We wandered a bit, drank some good beer, and then took part in the Whisky tasting. That was fun, but then, Jennifer and I had to go. We had to get cleaned up for a surprise birthday Hornblower cruise for our friend Aileen.
Jennifer and I got dressed up, and once we got to the city were taking pictures in the building between Pier 1 and Pier 3. She had me posing, when through the windows of an office, I saw Aileen and Matt walking. My mouth is just starting to form the "O" in "Oh shit." She didn't see us, and we did our clandestine thing watching them through other windows as they approached the meeting place at Pier 3.
She was very surprised to see us and further surprised as her friends Nicole and Tracy and Bryce arrived in quick succession. The cruise was wonderful, and Matt had taken care of everything. Jennifer and I bought wine for the table, and the food was very good, not just rubber chicken.
We watched the Wicked Tinkers, and then the Sorrellians (Steve, Lisa, Paul, and Gemma) showed up.We wandered a bit, drank some good beer, and then took part in the Whisky tasting. That was fun, but then, Jennifer and I had to go. We had to get cleaned up for a surprise birthday Hornblower cruise for our friend Aileen.
Jennifer and I got dressed up, and once we got to the city were taking pictures in the building between Pier 1 and Pier 3. She had me posing, when through the windows of an office, I saw Aileen and Matt walking. My mouth is just starting to form the "O" in "Oh shit." She didn't see us, and we did our clandestine thing watching them through other windows as they approached the meeting place at Pier 3.
She was very surprised to see us and further surprised as her friends Nicole and Tracy and Bryce arrived in quick succession. The cruise was wonderful, and Matt had taken care of everything. Jennifer and I bought wine for the table, and the food was very good, not just rubber chicken.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Picture pages, picture pages...
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!
Yesterday Jennifer and I went to the Woodland Scottish Games with our friends Steve, Lisa, Paul and Gemma, and were met there by Adam and Christa.
We started by meeting at Steve and Lisa's place where I bought a Utilikilt that was too small for Steve. It made my day because I stayed nice and cool, and felt cool as well.
It is the black, survival utilikilt that I bought, and thoroughly enjoyed. Now I have to get a belt. Steve let me borrow one of his that is a policeman's belt, that was really comfortable.
While at the games, we drank much beer. I stuck with Newcastle Brown, but the others had some Fat Tire amber, and a Scottish Ale I couldn't make the name out of, and didn't enjoy. And we had three whiskeys that went around in flasks.
We watched the Wicked Tinkers perform, saw some of the games (caber toss, hammer throw, vertical weight), and a fine performance by a sheep dog moving some very recalcitrant sheep.
As soon as I get my Flickr account going, I'll link to the pictures from both Saturday and Sunday.
We started by meeting at Steve and Lisa's place where I bought a Utilikilt that was too small for Steve. It made my day because I stayed nice and cool, and felt cool as well.
It is the black, survival utilikilt that I bought, and thoroughly enjoyed. Now I have to get a belt. Steve let me borrow one of his that is a policeman's belt, that was really comfortable.
While at the games, we drank much beer. I stuck with Newcastle Brown, but the others had some Fat Tire amber, and a Scottish Ale I couldn't make the name out of, and didn't enjoy. And we had three whiskeys that went around in flasks.
We watched the Wicked Tinkers perform, saw some of the games (caber toss, hammer throw, vertical weight), and a fine performance by a sheep dog moving some very recalcitrant sheep.
As soon as I get my Flickr account going, I'll link to the pictures from both Saturday and Sunday.
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