how much I love the way you think ?
I hope you can find a way to be there..
but I know how very busy you are
In Service to the Dream,
Paula
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| Posted by: Arianrhod 20-Apr-2004, 06:39 AM |
| http://www.ligoniergames.org/ If anyone is planning on attending.. let me know.. I will get there early.. and get a few tables. and will provide lunch.. You are all welcome ! In Service to the Dream. Paula |
| Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 20-Apr-2004, 08:57 AM |
| This looks like it should be a fun event. I notice that Christina Harrison, whose album I play on a regular basis, is one of the featured entertainers, and that Clan Donald USA is heavily involved. It may even be within driving distance for me. How far from Pennsic is the site? |
| Posted by: Elspeth 20-Apr-2004, 09:52 AM |
| I'd LOVE to come (as you know) but September is a busy month for us. I'll have to wait until closer to the date to see. Love those Laurel Highlands. |
| Posted by: Eamon 20-Apr-2004, 10:12 AM |
| Sounds like fun, A-rhod. The big festival on my side of the state is Celtic Classic, in Bethlehem, PA, and is two weeks after Ligonier. Looks like September will be a banner month! Eamon |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 20-Apr-2004, 03:05 PM |
| Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas I would say about 120 miles one way from Coopers lake.. I have to look at a map.. Ligoner is not far from the turnpike.. so that "may" shave off a few miles.. BUT you know the PA Turnpike.. if anything.. it takes you OUT of the way ! It would be well worth the trip ! The games take place in a charming old amusment park.. that is closed for the season..lovey place. Elspeth.. I hope you can make it.. we have talked about this since we met .. Eamon, please call me Paula.. all of my friends do.. I heard about the Celtic Classic right here on CR.. sounds like my kind of Event! September is allways a banner month for me.. The greatest day of the year falls on Sept 8th.. In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: Elspeth 20-Apr-2004, 04:17 PM |
| Hmmmm... Does someone perchance have a birthday on the 8th? I'm thinking a belated birthday celebration would be in order. Now if only my kids didn't have 18 things going on that time of year..... Darn kids.... |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 20-Apr-2004, 08:55 PM |
| Elspeth, have I told you latley .. how much I love the way you think ? I hope you can find a way to be there.. but I know how very busy you are In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: 3Ravens 20-Apr-2004, 09:01 PM |
Since my very favorite Celtic group, Iona, is playing, I should try to get there! Where's the best place to stay? Is there a campground nearby? What's the weather like that time of year? With this much lead time, it might be possible!  |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 20-Apr-2004, 09:09 PM |
| 3R I belive there are some hotels linked to the site.. if there are'nt, I will be happy to get you that info.. Camping should not be a problem.. there is a SP about 5 miles away... Sept is lovley in SW PA... warm days. cool nights.. humidty is low .. If there is any info you need, please just ask me Be really cool if we could get a bunch of CR folks together ! In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: Keltic 20-Apr-2004, 09:56 PM | ||
We went to check out the Celtic Classic in 2002. What a fantastic festival. We are planning on applying to set up there in 2005. The only problem is that whenever we set up, we miss a lot of the bands and the Celtic Classic always has a great line-up |
| Posted by: Elspeth 21-Apr-2004, 06:05 AM |
| And Sister Squash, I can personally vouch for the hotel in Ligoneer. We've stayed there several times. And there are several other fine ones in the area as well. OK, Paula, now you're getting me wanting to go to this thing. |
| Posted by: tsargent62 21-Apr-2004, 01:13 PM |
| I haven't been to Ligonier in about 20 years. I've been there several times competing with the pipe band. It used to attract some of the better bands from Ontario and the east coast. Do they still have the big pipe band competition? |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 21-Apr-2004, 06:38 PM |
| Elspeth.. Plan Plan ! come on ! *waves from the picnic table* Todd .. Last year they had the most Pipe bands EVER .. it was awesome to hear ! With that canopy of trees over the piping area.. the sound was just .. it went THRU you ... The Games allways bring a lot of bands.. and it seems to grow each year.. Last year.. some lady was in the middle of the practice area.. TRYING to talk on her cell phone.. I laughed all day ... I think they had , I maybe wrong, but I thougt someone said they had over 100 bands last year,, let me check the book .. bah no listing.. Lots and lots of Solos too .. and a lot more women piping then I have ever seen in the past.. I do know that the Pgh Police Pipes , were not there.. they are just fantastic.. but they had a funeral to play .. Its just a great week end..in a very pretty place.. In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: ezceltic 29-May-2004, 03:01 PM |
| greensburg and Latrobe are both relatively close for hotels, foods, etc. Most of the places to stay are around $50-$60 per room per night... weather has typically been hot, humid and lots of sunshine. Except for last year, I've been going there for the past 5 years. I will be there for my daughter 1st highland games. Although my wife may not as she is expecting. In relation to the enterntainment, I know they are great to listen too. I won't be having my usual purple/gold EZmemories CD booth there, but I may wear my purple shirt with gold lettering (EZALUMNI.COM) shirt. who knows... but if anyone sees me, let me know your from Highland Radio. Before I forget, everything you need is off of Route 30 close to Westmoreland Mall. If anyone needs directions or whatever, let me know via Email |
| Posted by: Elspeth 08-Aug-2004, 12:45 PM |
| I was just at the park this weekend. Such a beautiful place!!! Is anyone going? Twist my arm hard and I might make it too.  |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 09-Aug-2004, 08:38 PM |
| * Twists E's arm hard* Well not too hard.. Think of the Folliage ! Think of the Pipes! Think of the KILTS ! Think of the Pie Shop of Laughlintown ! I hope you can make it E... Anyone else from here planning on coming ?? In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: capttrk1 07-Sep-2004, 03:18 AM |
I have never been there but heard its a great time . I am a member of clan Henderson also 2 of my friends that I practice piping with and my pipemajor will be there . Its 2.5 hrs away from Hagerstown Md and I don't get off work till 7 am Sat. but will be going if I can talk the lovely lassie I married to into help with the driving . Hope to see you there but if not Have a Great time.  |
| Posted by: Sekhmet 08-Sep-2004, 04:46 PM |
| ::hand shoots up:: I'll be there! Not that anyone knows who the heck I am... So in order to fix that problem, here goes. My name is Melissa, SCAdian'ly known as Siobhan MacDermott. I just got back into the Society a few months ago after a hiatus for getting married, having children, and getting my life somewhere around organized. Meanwhile I became the director for an American Civil War living history group (11th Pennsylvania, Co. I) and sunk myself so far into research and events that I've yet to see air. ...but I don't miss the Games. I have my priorities. ::grin:: My mini-clan and I will be there, most likely lurking around the Clan MacBain tent. I was abduct...um, adopted by them down at Grandfather Mountain a few years ago, but I'm a Gordon by birth. I've been commanded to begin baking meat pies and pasties tomorrow, so my work's cut out for me. Hope I run into any of you! Siobhan/Melissa/Sekhmet/Whatever |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 13-Sep-2004, 03:46 PM |
| Hi ya Sekhmet... Make it to War this year by any chance ?? In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: Sekhmet 14-Sep-2004, 03:31 PM | ||
I tried. Honest I did. Unfortunately, as what happens just about every other year, my husband's side of the family has their vacation that week, and given the choice between Pennsic and a beach house in Delaware...well, it's a tough choice, but the beach tends to win out. Next year vacation's in July, though, so we're hoping to make it then. I drove past Cooper's Lake yesterday taking my sister back to college...does that count? LOL! Sekhmet |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 16-Sep-2004, 06:11 PM |
| Haha sure it does !!! Thats a TUFF choice... War is fun,, but it can be dirty and hot.. and sleepless... Hot August nights in a tent...or nice ocean breeze  I might be tempted to sneak away to the Eastern Shore myself.. Ah, and by the way Mellisa.. Welcome back home M'Lady ... If your close to Pittsbugh.. and are thinking of any events.. Please.. feel free to contact me ! In Service to the Dream , Paula |
| Posted by: Sekhmet 16-Sep-2004, 08:34 PM | ||
ok! ::grin:: I'm thinking of going to Coronation on Saturday...will you be there? I'm in Gryphons Keep! |