Open Thread–2012 Highland Games

I don’t know if it was the smashing success of the Disney Movie “Brave,” which introduced new generations to Scottish culture, the incredible weather on Saturday, or some combination. Whatever it was, this year’s Highland Games at Eagle River Lions Club attracted the largest crowds Alaska Scottish Club organizers had ever seen! I admit, I grumbled a bit at the lines. But once my friends, family and I got a table and had our traditional tea and shortbread at the Tea Tent, I set forth to enjoy the day the same way I have since I attended the Games in…