After
a week of ever changing weather forecasts, we lucked out
and had glorious sunshine, All Day Long. The
crowds began arriving early and the Keiths, Marshalls,
Harveys, Dicksons arrived in full force with food and
appetites and plans for a day of comraderie in an
over-flowing, double tent, at the Clan Keith site Picture 1:
David is ready for visitors at the Clan Keith
tent, very Early on Saturday morning !! This tent
site and the 'Athlete of the Day' trophy sponsored by
the Hattenbruns. Picture 2:
(Lto R) "The Girls" - Kristen, Alice & Carol.
Descendents of the Rev. James Keith of Old Bridgewater, MA.
Picture 3:
Alice, NH State Convener for CKS,USA, prepares to greet
guests on clan row. Susan, friend of Clan Keith, can
be seen in the 'Aberdeen' social tent, behind the main
tent. Our 'Aberdeen' extension is kindly brought by
Robin, also at an early hour.
Picture 4:
Clan Row #1 The castle seen here was base
for the Honored Clan McDuff and the Honorary Chieftain
of the Games, who is our dear friend, Jane Robitaille.
Picture 5:
Clan Row #2 Set up this year gave a 'village' type
atmosphere, with avenues connecting the main rows.
Picture 6:
(L to R) Robert Knight admires the dirk he just acquired
from Master Craftsman David Hattenbrun.
Picture 7:
(L to R) "The War Room" - Stewart and David in
heavy discussions.
Picture 8:
(L to R) Robert J. 'Bob' Keith, MA/CT/RI State(s) Convener
for CKS,USA with clansman Patrick and his wife Sarah.
Patrick brought his photo album with photos taken on their recent
trip to Scotland, as was requested of him to do !! Glad you
kids had such a great trip !!
Picture 9:
Allegra Harvey competes in the dance competition (this is
just her 2nd time) and wins the 6th Place Ribbon !
Picture 10:
Allegra, you make us proud !
Picture 11:
(L to R) Group Photo: Carol Holmberg, Art & Linda
Dickson, Elliot Harvey, Bob Keith, Kristen Holmberg, David
Hattenbrun, Nancy Keith, Robin Stiles. Unavailable for photo
op were: Stewart Harvey; Chris, Adrienne, Anna & Allegra
Harvey; Dewey & Sue Jones; Patrick & Sarah Cate; and Hugh
& Keith Woodward. Alice Hattenbrun, Photographer.
Picture 12:
Lunch time at the Keith tent, and what a feast it was.
(L to R) Bob, Alice, Art (seated), Nancy, Linda
(back to). The menu was extensive and enjoyed by all
and then some. Cheese and crackers, pretzels &
dip, deviled eggs, marinated shrimp cocktail, homemade
haggis, bratwursts steamed in beer with homemade
sauerkraut, natural casing hot dogs, macaroni salad,
tossed salad, chocolate chip cookies, rhubarb shortbread,
s'mores cookies, raspberry brownies to die for.....and
more , We know how to throw a party !!
Picture 13:
Inside the social tent. (L to R) Chris
(her arm), Robin's 16 month old grandson Hayden, Carol
& Kristen, Linda, Bob (hat on), and Robin (back to).
Then we have Adrienne (green hat) and Anna in front.
Picture 14:
Picture 14: (L to R) Here's David, with his
admiring friend, Mark MacKenzie :-) , with Stewart and
Chris looking on, and wondering.
This was our last year at Oak Park and we shall miss it.
This little games has grown so much, that they need to
find a larger venue. No matter where the Board of
Directors decides to move, we shall be back next year.
All of us, I'm sure. |
We
were blessed with perfect weather this year, even Thursday
set-up day was sunny !! We haven't seen a perfect weekend
like this, since our Chief attended these games in 1997.
This year Alice Hattenbrün took on additional duties as
Chairman of the Clans Committee for the games. This, in
addition to, as she usually is, being the Clan Keith rep -
sponsoring the clan tent site, setting up, and manning the
tent along with lots of help from fellow clansmen. We had
our usual dueling grills in the 'back yard' and the food
and drink were abundant.
Picture 1: New banner on the Keith tent. Designed
and made by Alice. Such a talent !
Picture 2: Alice is all set and ready for company
at the Clan Keith tent.
Picture 3: Saturday morning, opening ceremonies.
Alice, as the Clan Marshal, is seen here reviewing the
clans.
Picture 4: "The Clans are Gathered"
Picture 5: Clan Marshal leads the honorary
Chieftains of the games to inspect the clan
representatives.
Picture 6: Signal for dismissal, the duty band
strikes up, and the clans are marched off the field by the
Clan Marshal.
Picture 7: Everyone back at the tent, and after a
great lunch, all sit to relax. Here is Doug and Robin.
Doug's first games in his New Kilt !! Yeah Doug. Robin
has just been presented with the "New England Clansman of
the Year Award", for all that she does, above and beyond
the call of duty.
Picture 8: Award was especially made for Robin by
David Hattenbrün. Robin is admiring David's clever
personalized carving.
Picture 9: Sue & Dewey get to check out Robin's
award....from the outside.
Picture 10: Jason with his son Brian joined us both
on Saturday and Sunday.
Picture 11: Kristen with Jason, who was home on
leave, and got to attend 2 of our New England games before
he was reassigned to duty in England.
Picture 12: (L to R) Doug Killen, Stewart Harvey,
and Stewart's son Elliot Harvey.....stewards of our tent.
Others who visited but aren't in the pictures: John; Gail
& Ray; Chris, Allegra & Adrienne; Jim & LoriAnn and their
kids; Josiah & Alec; Dick & Marty and family; Kathleen;
Sarah; Jeff; Art & Linda; Fred; David & Bette; Bob &
Marian; Meg & John; Jim & Victoria; Ian & Cristina; Carol;
Patrick & Sarah; and Judy too !!
Thanks to all for everything and for making this the very
best of the best !! -Alice
Photography by Scott Robinson, Kristen Holmberg (or her
camera) &
Alice Hattenbrün |
