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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games 2003
The weather cooperated this year on Saturday and Sunday of the Games.
There was a "downpour" with thunder and lightening during the torchlight
ceremony on Thursday night, however the ceremony continued in spite of it all
(including problems with the PA system). I'm glad that wool dries
relatively quickly! The Sinclair Clan enjoyed the Games and the fellowship,
although we missed our son, Thomas and his wife Jenna. Several of the
Sinclair cousins were absent from the Games and we really missed seeing them,
but after hearing about weddings and funerals, we certainly understood.
I stayed pretty close to the tent this year so the photos of the activities
are somewhat limited. We met
new cousins including a cousin who had traced his family back to the "Caithness
area". He noticed his name on our list of Septs! He was very
excited, although a little disappointed that he had recently ordered a
"Caithness area" kilt, not knowing his link to the Sinclairs. We also
increased the membership of Clan Sinclair while there.
What was most memorable about the Games? We were honored to have
past President of Clan Sinclair Association USA, Inc., in attendance from
the Friday evening banquet until Sunday afternoon! Brad Sinclair Barker,
it was truly great to see you and your lovely wife Sindy at the Games.
We even "strategized" about the 2004 Games. Yes, there may be a
surprise on the way .... stay tuned to this website!
Now for the "most special" thing about the GMHG through Granddaughter
Kailey's eyes: "Well, there were two things. I liked petting the sheep
and also the way the clouds looked like the cross on the Scottish Flag."
Ahhhh, for the simpler things in life. It *is* refreshing!
Congrats again to Ron Sinclair who has a beautiful voice and sang the
National Anthem each day and performed at the Ceilidh (Friday and Saturday
evenings), as he did in 2002. Ron has a CD coming out in September and
it will be promoted on this website. Also congrats to Chris St.
Clair as he continues to do well in the heavy athletics. Mary Susan
Sinclair, international dance champion, suffered an ankle injury during the
dance competition and was forced to withdraw. I think that's the only
reason she didn't win! She will be competing at the World competition in
Scotland in August. It's always a pleasure to watch her compete and to
chat with her mom! What a treat to have Georgia Commissioner Stan St.
Clair, and his lovely wife Rhonda, in attendance. Stan and
Rhonda, it was great to see you both at the GMHG and we plan to see you at Stone
Mountain in October. Rhonda took the group photo at the tent on Saturday.
If you haven't attended the Grandfather Mt. Games and can do so, please
plan to attend. Lynne and I would enjoy meeting you! Now for
the photos!
Click on any of the "Thumbnails" for a larger photo.
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Parade of the Tartans with Clan Sinclair
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Eyes Right for the Reviewing Stand. Great looking Clan!
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Cropped photo from the Parade of the Tartans with #1 Granddaughter (Kailey), Daughter (in-law) Kim, and #1 Grandson (Liam)
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Brad and Sindy man the tent. Thanks!
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Seated, Brad Barker, past Pres. of Clan Sinclair; standing l. to r., Mel, Sindy Barker, Chris Gott, Lynne, Chris St. Clair, Stan St.Clair (Ga. Comm.)
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Mel with Ron Sinclair (right). Ron opened the Games each day by singing the National Anthem. He also performed at the Ceilidh.
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Mel and Lynne Sinclair
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#1 Daughter Kimberly and her friend.
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Our lovely daughter (in law) Kim with her little Liam.
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The two Grands! Kailey and Liam (l. to r.)
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Liam calls it a day!
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