All About Hard Work, Trolls, Friends and Draws

Hard Work Thanks to the band members for their hard work over the weekend. We had a great time at O'Hanlon's and thanks also to the many band friends and supporters who came out to wish us well. Our thanks also and a tip of the glengarry to Niall O'Hanlon himself, always the supporter and an extraordinary pint of Guinness to be had there as well. The band's accomplishments this year have been nothing less than extraordinary: solid plays and wins at home against good competition, concerts and new music, a complete new set of drums, new chanters, and a trip to Scotland. Not bad all things considered, especially when bands in the heartland of Scotland are giving up the ghost because they are struggling with numbers and money.

Trolls Even in Regina, peaceable little prairie city, web trolls attempt nasty anonymous posts about the band. So unsure of your views or ashamed of your behaviour that you can't sign your name? If this blog really gets under your skin, perhaps you should get some counselling sessions or grammar lessons? There seems to be some need for both.

Friends Past and Present So many people have called or emailed to wish the band well, and our thanks for your support and interest. In preparing for another large trip, I have been thinking about how much Brian Fraser and Tim Dixon would have been into this trip. Last year, the week of the O'Hanlon's send off, Brian called to tell me how painful it was for him to have us go without him being in the band. I promised him the bass drum head when we returned from the trip, and sadly, I had to deliver it at his funeral. Thanks to all you past members for your contributions, all of which helped to make this season possible. You long-time, now retired or moved on players, we'll lift a glass for you.

Draws Another day, another crappy draw. Bridge of Allan has us on 2nd. Good news: after an incredible performance, we'll have all afternoon to scoop pints and listen to bands. Not a bad way to spend the afternoon, all things considered.