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John ThomsonHollingsworth

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2011 Central Florida Highland Games
« on: January 03, 2011, 03:57:25 PM »
I have not seen any word about Clan Thom(p)son taking part in the 2011 Central Florida  Highland Games January 15th and 16th
We have tenitive plans to go up there on Friday night and be at games on Saturday.
We will also be visiting a friend since childhood of Mary.
Karen lives in Oviedo near Winter Springs site of the games.
John

Mary

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Re: 2011 Central Florida Highland Games
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2011, 04:01:54 PM »
Hi John ---

 I believe Duke Thompson is hosting a clan table there. I could be wrong......but I don't think so...

He hosted the tent last year with his son and I think he said he would be there again this year...........

Have a good time!  Do us a write up on the games if you would.......

Mary

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Re: 2011 Central Florida Highland Games
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2011, 05:13:25 PM »
I will be sure to take many pictures and email them to Clan
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John ThomsonHollingsworth

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Re: 2011 Central Florida Highland Games
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2011, 05:37:15 PM »
We are planing to drive there on Friday then stay over night, be at the park early Saturday.
We had made plans to take the two local grandkids with us, last night our son and Daughter-in-law decided to come along.
Should be a busy weekend.
We were there several years ago its a great spot for the games.
Mary is looking forward to going.
Not as stressful as Grandfather mountain games.
One can get close to participants and not be miles away and unable to take pictures.

John ThomsonHollingsworth

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Re: 2011 Central Florida Highland Games
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2011, 05:45:46 PM »
I was checking the schedule for other Florida games
Its the season now because of all the snowbirds here.
http://www.flscottishgames.com/listing.html
We were considering the Sarasota games January 29th, but we got a special invite to attend the Robert Burns night sponsored by the St Andrews Society of Lee County. Our pastor and neighbor Alan invited us.

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Re: 2011 Central Florida Highland Games
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2011, 06:52:09 PM »
Hello Clan!  This is just a late confirmation that YES we will have a Clan Thompson Tent at the Central Florida Highland Games this weekend January 15th and 16th.  This is one of the largest and best run games in Florida.  Please stop by the Clan Tent and plan to march with the Clan in the various activities both days.  My son Taylor and I will be there along with Fred, Barb, and others.

I will send photos to Mary throughout the weekend so she can post them here.

Duke Thompson
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James Edward Thompson, Jr. aka Duke
Sip your beer and chew your scotch!

John ThomsonHollingsworth

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Re: 2011 Central Florida Highland Games
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2011, 10:02:10 PM »
Duke we will be there Saturday AM
Call me if you still have my cell number
If yours ends in 5713 I have yours and will try in AM
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Re: 2011 Central Florida Highland Games
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2011, 01:12:53 AM »
A couple of shots of Clan Thom(p)son marching in grand entrance at Central Florida Scottish Games. Saturday January 15th 2011
Note: My wife Mary took these shots from the other side of the main field.
I posted a video on Clan Thompson Facebook page

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Re: 2011 Central Florida Highland Games
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2011, 11:02:07 AM »
And here are the ones Duke sent me.....

Y'all are lookin' good! Duke - Taylor is getting so tall!!  And you've got a new banner with the stag head --- nice!

Duke, Fred, Babs, Taylor and ???

John - thanks for posting your pics so fast!




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Re: 2011 Central Florida Highland Games
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2011, 03:29:30 AM »
Twas a great group that was there...