Things are going to be different at The McCullough Scottish Games this year, at least as far as our competitiors. Thanks to my sisters, Kathy and Jeannie, and my wife, Robin, we will have a Ladies competition. They are competing in Highland events of stone put, sheaf toss, and caber, so come and cheer them on. Over the next three months they will continue to practice in preparation to 'have at it' on October 25th. The ladies will be first up, no pressure of course, but I'm sure they'll be psyched and maybe a little nervous, but that should flee after the first throw or two.
All of our men from last year: myself, my brother Paul, and Chuck Trader, are returning for this year's fight. Joining us with super enthusiasm is Aaron Stout from Millersville, MD. Isn't that name 'Stout', just what you'd expect for a HIghland Games competitor? We hope to add one or two other guys of like caliber, novices like the rest of us.
Our men will do the Braemar stone toss, sheaf toss, stone for height, weight over bar, the Scottish light hammer, and the caber. There's a lot of hype this year over the new caber. Much to the liking of our men, last year's caber will also be available. If you have an opportunity to see the Games you'll know why we say "see iron, stone and wood take wing".
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Go Jeannie, let iron, stone and wood fly on your way to victory. If you win, perhaps a Sword Dance or Highland Fling may be in the works at the office upon your return. If you should fall in defeat, please do not come back to work. No losers here... Best of Luck!
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