59th Highland Games in Phoenix (Gilbert) Arizona—March 2024
The Phoenix Games were exciting – as always! The weather was warm and there was just enough wind to keep the real hot heat at bay. This was the first year that the Oliphants put up a tent. First thing we did was sent my son on an errand and he came back with a fishing pole. He would go down to the lake at the park and fish for a bit. He also brought along his bull whip and would go snap his whip. He engaged in bull whipping at the Pleasant Games last year. We could hear it from the tent. There were lots of games and food and drink
and fun.
Lots of people filtered in to look at the banners on Saturday. We gave a short history and introduced those famous Oliphants to visi- tors. Lana gave us a heads up that her cousin was going to stop by. Who would have guessed that we would have cousins in Arizona? We also had a closer cousin to Amanda and me visit. He and his wife went to Scotland last year and they said they had a great time. I told him that he shouldn’t miss the gathering in 2026. I also encouraged him to take the DNA test.
We learned a few things so that we can be better in September in Prescott at the AGM.
59th Highland Games in Phoenix (Gilbert) Arizona—March 2024
The Phoenix Games were exciting – as always! The weather was warm and there was just enough wind to keep the real hot heat at bay. This was the first year that the Oliphants put up a tent. First thing we did was sent my son on an errand and he came back with a fishing pole. He would go down to the lake at the park and fish for a bit. He also brought along his bull whip and would go snap his whip. He engaged in bull whipping at the Pleasant Games last year. We could hear it from the tent. There were lots of games and food and drink
and fun.
Lots of people filtered in to look at the banners on Saturday. We gave a short history and introduced those famous Oliphants to visi- tors. Lana gave us a heads up that her cousin was going to stop by. Who would have guessed that we would have cousins in Arizona? We also had a closer cousin to Amanda and me visit. He and his wife went to Scotland last year and they said they had a great time. I told him that he shouldn’t miss the gathering in 2026. I also encouraged him to take the DNA test.
We learned a few things so that we can be better in September in Prescott at the AGM.
Barbara Oliphant Nobles — Newsletter editor