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NorCal Celtic Festival
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The Woodland Highland Games died during the Time of Covid, but they are trying to revive the event. Last year they had an event in downtown Woodland on the main street. This year they are adding Clan Tents also. The reviews from last year were positive so Susa and I are planning to attend this tear. The ev...
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Costa Mesa Scotsfest
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 Get ready if you are in the Phoenix area March 3-5, 2023. Dan and Marta Lamont are hosting the Clan Lamont tent which is always a great site to visit fellow Lamonts. I'll be there to add to the fun. Come on out. CLSNA get ready to celebrate our 40th anniversary Memorial Day weekend. Dan and Mart...
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Seaside Games in Ventura, Calif
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To all out west. I am hosting the Clan Lamont tent at the Seaside Games in Ventura. These are always a great games and location so he's hoping all can make it. Stop by the tent for a little hospitality. Tom Lambie VP Far West
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Fresno Scottish Games
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Finally got back in the Forum. I am hosting the Clan Lamont Tent at the Fresno Highland Gathering Sept 17th. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new. Pictures to follow. Tom Lambie VP Far West
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Bakersfield Gathering
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A few shots of the Kern County Scottish Gathering and Games. It was cool and windy but wool kept us warm. When you enter a fund raiser you never know what you will win. As you can see we were "in the pink" which my granddaughters thought was awesome.
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Seaside Scottish Gathering and Games
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Greetings to all. A quick reminder that the Seaside Games at Ventura and coming up Oct 13-14. Doug Brown and I will e hosting the tent. Nice two day event near the beach. Last chance here in SoCal to meet your fellow clan members this year. Hope to see you there. Tom
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Dixon, CA Games are next weekend Sept. 29th
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This is a one day games at the fairgrounds in Dixon, CA. This is a nice venue and is pretty laid back. Dixon is located off on Highway 80 23 miles West of Sacramento. It is well worth attending.
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Scotsfest
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Well its time for Scotsfest at Costa Mesa this weekend. Doug Brown is the Clan tent host. I will be there both days too. Weather looks great so looking forward to a good weekend. Calling all Lamonts to stop by.
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This weekend is the Mother Load Highlend Games
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The Mother Load Highlands Highland Games is a relatively now Games. It is held in Plymouthe, CA in The Sirea foothils. The gates open at 9AM both days. It should be a good event. I plan to be there both days.
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San Diego Games
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Those who attended enjoyed a wonderful weekend. Weather was pleasant. New layout had food and "refreshments" on Clan level which was a bonus. Alanna Light made some wonderful videos and posted on Facebook. Most Lamonts I've seen recently at the tent. Here are a few pictures of the weekend.
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San Diego Gathering and games
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I will hosting the Lamont tent at the San Diego games June 23-24 this year. Doug Brown passed them to me. He was wary of climbing all the hills and valleys associated with the venue in Vista. It is spread out bit it is the best for watching the herding dogs work their magic with the sheep!
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Las Vegas Gathering
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Well it was a great weekend although setting up on Friday we weren't sure. We used all our expertise to tie the tent down so we wouldn't repeat 2017. We saw a lot of our regular Lamonts ther but no new members. As usual Dan Lamont was busy scouring the grounds for any and all of them. On Friday he even cooked a...
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This weekend is the Woodland Celtic Games and Festival
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This is a 2 day event. It is in Woodland, California at the Yolo County Fairgrounds. This is a fun event so if you are in Northern California it is well worth attending. http://woodlandcelticgames.org/ -- Edited by EoinDubh on Thursday 26th of April 2018 09:52:32 AM
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Let 2018 begin
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Calling all Lamonts. The season kicks off in only a few months. Bakersfield CA in late March and Las Vegas in April. Best shortbread and Scotch Eggs. Be there.
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A Scot doing something for nothing
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Yes its true. I recently performed for free at the Highland Senior Center. It was a fund raiser for their programs. I called in "Stories and Songs of Scotland. They served food and I didn't have to dodge any of it.
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Found a relative
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While at the Seaside games I had a couple stop by. After visiting we found out our relatives (dad and grandfather ) were from the same town in Illinois (Gillespie). His name was David Main. His mother's maiden name was Roberta Lambie. He sent me these picture of his family from that time. His mother and d...
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Dressed to the 9's for Chief's Dinner
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One of the big events is at the Seaside Gathering is the Saturday Dinner honoring the Clan Chiefs attending the Gathering. This time Clan Chief Donald MacLaren of MacLaren and Clan Chief Dr. John Ruaridh Morrison of Clan Morrison were present. It was beautiful evening of entertainment. These pictu...
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A Scot doing something for nothing
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Yes its true. I recently performed for free at the Highland Senior Center. It was a fund raiser for their programs. I called in "Stories and Songs of Scotland. They served food and I didn't have to dodge any of it.
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Surprises out west.
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A quick update on Far West Happenings. I got in contact with a distant cousin Charles Lambie from Monterrey California. He couldn't make the games but his cousin Robert (mother was a Lambie) did. What a surprise. He was full of Lambie history all the way back to Abigail Adams and the burning of the White...
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Dressed to the 9's for Chief's Dinner
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One of the big events is at the Seaside Gathering is the Saturday Dinner honoring the Clan Chiefs attending the Gathering. This time Clan Chief Donald MacLaren of MacLaren and Clan Chief Dr. John Ruaridh Morrison of Clan Morrison were present. It was beautiful evening of entertainment. These pictu...
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Upcoming gaterings out west
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To all. September and October fast approaching so get ready for the final games out west. Labor day weekend are the Pleasanton Games hosted by Dan and Marta Lamont. September 16th are Fresno Games hosted by me. October 14-15 are the Seaside Games at Ventura hosted by Doug Brown with a little he...
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This weekend is the Sacramento Valley Games in Woodland, CA
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Saturday and Sunday, April 28th and 29th are the Sacramento Valley Games in Woodland, CA. These are a really fun Games and the first large one of the year
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Now that the Holiday season is over, what next? Hogmanay!
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Forget the falling ball and get a haggis and some malt for the new year. The haggis is in the freezer and the malt is waiting with peated breath. If you need a haggis, contact http://oatmealsavage.com right away to get one brfore next Thursday. Charles Lamb is Lamont and provides good haggis via FedEX w...
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Sacramento Valley Highland Games this weekend
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http://www.myfairsandfestivals.com/439085-sacramento-valley-scottish-games-festival-woodland-california-april-2015.html#.VTlPDpNIcQM
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Volcano Christmas Walk
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Susa and I drove up to the town of Volcano for the Christmas Walk yesterday. It is a small town in the Sierra Gold Country in Northern California and the site of the only Civil War battle fought in California. It also has the cannon from that battle, the only one remaining on its original carriage. We wore...
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Clan Lamont in the Central Valley
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Clan Lamont will be hosting a tent at the Fresno Scottish gathering at Kearney Park September 20th. Hope to see old and new members at this great gathering.
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149th Highland Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, CA
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Pleasanton this year is August 30th and 31st. It looks to be hugh this year. There are almost 150 Clans/Societies signed up so far so there should be a good crowd. I will have two Lamont tents there. Stop by and say hello. As the old saying goes "By there or be a Campbell!". -- Edited by EoinDub...
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The Gatherings out West for Clan Lamont
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Already have reservations for the Las Vegas Games April 12-13 as a start. Looking at Bakersfield later in April, Fresno in September and trying to fit in Flagstaff AZ. in July. How about the rest of the Clan. What are you planning?
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