July 29-30, 2016   Seattle Scottish Highland Games and 
FB Outlander Fanatics of Washington Gathering.

   We have been going to the Seattle Highland Games (off and on) since the mid-late 90's... Our first trip was with the kids in about 93-95, we tented on the North side in the field.  It was hot but we enjoyed ourselves a lot. 

 The music, the dancing, the games, the sights and sounds of it all was very thrilling.  My BH and I had lived in England in 1973-1976 and drove up to Scotland several times.  BH's grandfather had immigrated from Scotland and so the culture was vivid in our family.

   Last year, I took the Beast (1990 Ford Econoline Okanagan Conversion Van) and camped on the South Side... Loads of room.   This year, I decided to take Lillie and I don't regret it.  We set up camp, I brought a canopy that I knew I could set up by my self... The sounds of the games & music flooded the entire area.... AWESOME.
   Here's Lillie in her campspot setup...

   I got to meet up with my Outlander FaceBook group where they had a booth decorated and promoting Diana Gabaldon's Book & the Starz Series of Outlander.  We had just finished watching season 2 these past few months.  OFOWA group had large cutouts of Jamie & Claire and a nice table display.  They had a scavanger hunt each day and a prize basket for the winning drawing.  I donated two Outlander Charm bracelets that I had made for them.

   I had my "Little Piece of Heaven" in a campspot to go to when I needed a break from all the walking around and Highland Fun.  It was a totally Fun weekend.

Of Course.... I MUST have Flamingo & Flowers...

 

  

A Couple of Wicked Tinkers holding up the shade support. :)

The Outlandish Display Table... Loved it.

The Ladies of the Booth were friendly and fun to meet.  Our FB page creator Wendy, was there all day with her accomplices.  We gathered at 2:30ish for a group picture of FB members... there were over 32 members there and included in the group pic... several gals missed the photo-op, so I think we had a good representation of Outlander Fans.

Loved the Weekend... <3 Suzy

   

2 years later... A LOT has happened since 2014.  But most recently... Lillie and I went to the All American Vintage Trailer Rally in Brooks, Oregon... A FB Rolling Oldies Vintage Trailer group.   It was held at the Antique Powerland Museum.  There was also a Civil War Encampment in the field next to us, they had over 700 Re-enactors and hundreds of tents and set ups.  It was Awesome.
  The Rally was great... No real schedule, lots of trailers and vintage tow-vies.  
This rally was "no Pre-registration"... which was great.   Register when you arrive.  It was held from July 2-July 4th... come as early as the 1st & stay as late as the 5th... come for as many days as you wanted to.  I arrived Sat evening and set up... with electricity.

     I took a stroll through the Encampment after set up and enjoyed seeing the authentic set ups.  Their tents were Canvas and poles, they brought everthing they would need to camp for 4 days... bedding, tables, chairs... even wood burning camp stoves.  Both Armies were represented.  The enactors represented actual Companies and Regiments that fought in the war.  They marched, danced and fought several times a day.  It Was Amazing.

      

  The Rally was fun.. walking among the Vintage Trailers and meeting the people was great.  Bob and Jacyn were very gracious hosts and made me feel welcome.  I got loads of compliments on Lillie and my Ren Hat.   After viewing the other trailers and hearing about how much work was involved in restoring them I am very thankful that Lillie was in such great shape when I got her.  She only needed a few tweeks and a bit of updating.
         

  I drove home on Monday, crossing the Washington side of the Columbia River at Cascade Lockes over the Bridge of the Gods... Ate lunch (double balogna sandwich and chips) overlooking the river on Wa Side watching windsurfers on the water. 

 Drove to Stonehenge and through Goldendale and on home.

Until Next Time.... Happy Trails..... <3 Suzy