23 SEP: Highland games in 6 weeks

I don't know if I can master a Scottish accent in 6 weeks and 3 days, but I might have a chance at learning to throw a stone or caber (long log).

http://www.austincelts.org/festival/sports.shtml

Hopefully my 63lb T-bell will be a good training implement. I'm also going to be making various weight "stones" by filling different sized rubber balls with concrete.

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