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| Posted by: Roberto Phoenix 11-Aug-2006, 10:21 PM |
| This one is not the Milwaukee games but is near there http://www.wisconsinscottish.org/index.html |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 29-Jul-2007, 09:45 PM |
| New link for a new year (2007). I believe they also have a spot on MySpace |
| Posted by: Senara 10-Aug-2007, 09:36 AM |
| Roberto, If I'm not mistaken this is the games in Waukesha. I went last year and had a great time. Small compared to IrishFest, but good amount of fun and shopping! |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 10-Aug-2007, 10:36 PM |
| Fun and shopping is always a good thing. My wife has to work that weekend but I'm hoping to be able to sneak down. I've been trying to get down for the last three years with no luck. |
| Posted by: MacEwan 24-Aug-2007, 11:17 AM | ||
Please do! We have the best Games ever in store for you this year! They are indeed in Waukesha. Just south of I-94 at the Waukesha Expo Center. For complete details, check out the Games Guide at: http://www.wisconsinscottish.org/games_guide.php We have some great live music: Mother Grove, Sandcarvers, Atlantic Wave, and lots more, at St. Andrew's Pub Tent. Music runs all day long and well into the night, Sat. and Sun. Sept. 1st and 2nd. We'll also have live music at the Opening Ceremonies party Friday night (Aug. 31st). Stop by the Clan MacEwan tent and ask for Barry! |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 24-Aug-2007, 09:14 PM |
| I'm dropping hints to the wife every chance I can. I think I'm kind of shopped out at Irishfest. There are still things I would like to get but I'm not in that salary range yet. Maybe someday. But I was kind of bummed that I couldn't find a decent kilt pin this year. Mine was borrowed/stolen. I'm also hoping to pick up some good Scottish CD's too. Irishfest didn't have any Albannach. |
| Posted by: Lady Jeanetta 25-Aug-2007, 08:43 AM |
| Quick question, for anyone who has been to the Highland Games -- is there a way of getting there that doesn't involve driving? I'll be coming from Milwaukee, but alas, I have no car. I hear the Milwaukee buses do connect with the Waukesha bus system eventually, but after that I'm hopeless. Any help would be greatly appreciated |
| Posted by: MacEwan 27-Aug-2007, 11:21 AM | ||
It looks like you would take Milwaukee County Transit System Route 10 down Wisconsin Avenue to the Brookfield Square Park and Ride. Then switch to the Waukesha Metro Transit Route 1 and go to the Downtown Transit Center, where you would need to then take WMT Route 9. It doesn't look like there's a stop at the Expo Center, but just down the street on Northview Road. No idea what the times are for these. It does say that Route 9 doesn't run on Sunday. Also there's a Coach USA route that runs from Brookfield Square to the Transit Center. Links: http://kiwinc.itgo.com/mwc/local.html#Waukesha http://www.waukeshametro.org/Documents/transitguide_web.pdf http://www.waukeshametro.org/ http://www.ridemcts.com/ |
| Posted by: Donajhi 27-Aug-2007, 11:28 AM |
| Post pictures, please. Have a blast for all of us that can not be there. |
| Posted by: Lady Jeanetta 27-Aug-2007, 05:10 PM |
| MacEwan, Thank you so much for taking the time to do all that research for me -- you've turned my pipe dream into my official weekend plans I truly appreciate all your help. Looking forward to the festival; I promise a full report Sunday (if I don't end up lost in downtown Waukesha  ) |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 27-Aug-2007, 08:28 PM |
| With a little luck we may get down there this weekend. M'Lady wants to stop at Bristol ren faire to pick up a smoking dragon incense burner. I just want to get a hold of some arse kick'n scottish music. Maybe compete if they have spots for latecomers in some of the competitions. Pretty good at archery but I'd like to try a hand at tossing something other than a pint. If I come down ther I'll make sure I stop at the MacEwan tent. Maybe we will offically join a clan if possible. All our decendents were septs of the MacDonald clan but there doesn't seem to be anything official in the family tree. |
| Posted by: Senara 28-Aug-2007, 08:12 PM |
| going to try to get there for at least half of a day. Not sure which yet. All depends on when ShadowDF's working. I'm guessing at this point that it won't be until late sunday afternoon. |
| Posted by: MacEwan 29-Aug-2007, 09:04 AM | ||
Excellent -- If I'm not there, they'll say, "You just missed him!" -- I'm on the Games staff and I will be roving quite a bit. I also might be announcing the heavy athletics. But you can definitely catch me onstage with my band Atlantic Wave on Saturday at 1:30 and Sunday at 3:00 (I'm the tall one). |
| Posted by: Senara 30-Aug-2007, 05:49 PM |
| Yea!!! ShadowDF was able to switch shifts so we'll be there Saturday!!!! Shouldn't be too hard to pick us out...he'll probably be one of the darkest ones on the grounds! |
| Posted by: TandVh 30-Aug-2007, 06:46 PM |
I'm with you in spirit- if you get a chance, toss back a dram of mead for all us out here that are too far away! |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 30-Aug-2007, 09:33 PM |
| My car got wrecked but we are still trying to get down there. Still have one good car left and I can be a determined little bugger. |
| Posted by: Senara 31-Aug-2007, 04:56 PM |
| what a bummer Robert! Hope you can still make it. Have a safe drive down! |
| Posted by: Senara 01-Sep-2007, 09:05 PM |
| whew...just got in from the games. What a fantastic day. Attending the games is gonna be just as much a tradition as going to IrishFest I think. I got to meet MacEwan, and hear his band Atlantic Wave play. Very good show btw. Will be checking their website for more dates in the future. Also caught the shows for Rising Gael, and Steel Bonnets. Both very good local groups, ducked out though before Mother Grove's last show cuz the skeeters were eating us alive. Browsed a lot of excellent vendors, but heard our favorite leather artist wasn't there this year due to some health problems. Bought a couple little trinkets and some really awesome peppermint/lavender tea. And watched the piping awards presentation and the massed pipe bands. Very cool indeed! Must have been 10 or 12 different bands all on the field. Holy Bagpipes Batman! great fun...so much to see...not enough time to see it all unfortunatly. Just gonna have to go back next year! Now though is time for a little rest. |
| Posted by: Lady Jeanetta 02-Sep-2007, 10:13 AM |
| Glad you enjoyed the Games, Senara I attended Saturday as well and had a fabulous time. I took my turn at the longbow and battle-ax-throwing booths, where I somehow managed not to skewer or dismember anyone **chuckle** then curled up in the Pub tent (with a bag of the best kettle corn I've had in my life) for some Celtic music. Atlantic Wave was probably the highlight for me, but Mother Grove and 3 Pints Gone had great shows as well. My favorite part of the day, though, was the massed bands -- all the pipe band competitors on one field, all playing at one. Makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. For anyone who missed it, I got a little video footage of the entry of the bands onto the field, if you're interested.  http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PQEQUX78 I'm already looking forward to next year! |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 03-Sep-2007, 09:27 PM |
| Sadly, I much as we thought we could do it we couldn't get down to the games. With the daughter working and the mes with the car there was ust too much going on. We are hoping to get to MN Ren faire on the 15th if anybody is going. Senara was that favorite leather artist from LOCH design. I saw him earlier this year at Olde World. He said it was the only event he was physiclally able to do this year since he helped organize it. I do hope he gets better. As for us we will hopefully try again next year. |
| Posted by: Senara 04-Sep-2007, 05:04 PM |
| Robert, Robert, Robert..... Just gonna have to try harder for next year! Better start an emergency fund now just to cover the inevitable! Will just have to wait until next year to buy you that beer! Yes, was looking for LOCH Designs at the games. They have some really quality stuff. Good thing I have a card with the web address so I can order some christmas gifts for this year. Lady Janetta- glad you had a great time! Seems we were in the same places for most of the day. Would be good to meet ya for a drink or some kettle corn (man that stuff is addictive) next year! |
| Posted by: Senara 06-Sep-2007, 05:05 PM |
| And the fun continues.... Got a call last night from the St. Andrews Society. Seems I won something in the raffle. A DIRK!!!! ShadowDF and I split a book of tickets...what luck! *does a little dance* just waiting for it to arrive in the mail now. Will try to post some pictures at some point! |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 13-Jul-2008, 08:56 PM |
| The website is up for this year. A few new things including a British motorcycle show. |
| Posted by: MacEwan 23-Jul-2008, 04:14 PM |
| Seven Nations will be appearing Sunday night Sept. 7th. (Don't know what time yet.) |