The Enumclaw Scottish Highland Games 2009

Last weekend was the annual Scottish Highland Games of 2009.

The dog on the left is an Elk Hound and the two dogs on the right are Irish Wolfhounds.

This is one of the Pipe & Drum Bands competing in this year's event. You can see one of the judges in the left of the picture watching them as they march to the performing field.

There is an annual procession of all the clans that are present and they walk past the grand stands for viewing. This is the Clan McKay with their piper following.

Clan Cian

Clan Stewart

This was the marching field and the grand stand. The dancing competition was also held in this general area.

Clan Wallace

Clan Campbell

Clan Gunn

Part of the crowd of people who attended the fair. Last year there were over one-hundred pipe & drum bands competing. Due to the recession, there were no where near the same numbers.

The featured musical groups this year were "Golden Bough", "Molly's Revenge", and "The Wicked Tinkers."

The weather wasn't as bad as it was forecast. It was in the 80s with a nice intermittent breeze.

Unfortunately there wouldn't be enough room to show pictures of every clan that attended and I didn't get pictures of them all. There are lots of things to see and do at this event with plenty of ethnic foods to sample as well.

Enjoy!

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The Flowers of the yard and a solarium surprise

This is one of two African Violets I have in bloom. This one shows off its beautiful blueish-purple and white colours among the other plants.

This is the other one.

Because of my injuries, I was unable to get out into the yard to capture these wild roses in their prime. The first bunch were pink and then came the red ones.

Look closely and you will see the moss growing on the bench in the design that runs along the flat surface. I thought this looked rather neat.

My "better late than never" lilies have finally made their entrance this year. The plant is much smaller this year than what I remember of last years flowers.

HAPPY JULY 4TH, 2009 !

Time to get the barbecue ready for today's celebration.

Here's wishing all of you a great 4th of July!