That's ok, it was a little too much the last two years trying to do both. It would still be nice to have one of our local members spell me for an hour or two so that I can get to some of the other things going on such as piping competition, bands and visiting the various vendors. My sister will be helping a little but her primary job is replacing me as a piping steward so she won't have that much time. If you are in Colorado and haven't been to the Estes Park games you are missing a great weekend. If I'm not mistaken, this festival is the highest altitude Celtic festival and highland games sitting at 7,504 ft altitude. If you go to Google Earth and have it take you to 40* 22' 21.28" N / 105* 29' 52.50 W you will see the area that is used for the festival AND the picture there actually shows how much room it takes up! The entire area between N St Vrain Ave down to Manford Ave on the south and from 5th & 4th St east to the lake. The two long tents next to the road in the middle are clan tents. Clan MacLea (Livingstone) will be in the one to the south and the row inside nearest the road. There are around 75 to 80 clans this year. By the way, the picture in Google Earth was taken on the Saturday of last years festival and probably near the end of the day based on the number of people on the grounds.
So, come on up and visit with me! Even if you don't have the time to spell me at the tent I will enjoy the company.
