Its early in the day, but our tent is up and ready for guests

Mid-East Commissioner David Rankin (l) and Virginia Commissioner Stan Darroch (ctr) greet early visitors to the tent

The MacDonald Pipe Band from Pittsburgh joins in the parade of bands

Dakota Isaacs and Michael Feidt lead the Clan Donald contingent in the Clan parade

A little rain never bothers those of us with Glencoe blood

Maryland Commissioner Walt Isaacs fires up the grills/div>

New West Virginia convener Jacob Purcell visits the tent

Walt greets Dale Field - a new member and now a West Virginia convenor

Dave provides a wee bit of MacDonald hospitality to a visitor taking a respute from a rain shower

We are presented with "best Clan tent" (two fine crystal goblets) and will be the most honored Clan in 2009

The MacDonald Pipe Band pays the tent a visit

Walt and Dave take a moment to enjoy the music

The band plays a special tune for Dave

and is rewarded with the traditional Scottish payment to the piper (with scotch, of course)

A visitor from Jamaica receives a brief tutorial on the bagpipes

Youth Commissioner Michael Feidt is given his own lesson on the pipes

Stan begins the packing up after a great day of friendship and hospitality.

Thanks West Virginia - we will see you next year!!!