The news of the airport madness came as we were waiting for band members Dave Hicks and Ian Aastrom to arrive. Dave flew from Calgary, and eneded up snarled in London, as did Ian who was travelling with the Transcona Pipe Band from Winnipeg. Both got here, but report of the widespread confusion, delays and difficulty. It seems as though something very bad has been averted, but it will not be easy travelling to and from the UK in the near future. Band members are anticipating having to check their pipes in the cargo on Monday, as well as all their personal belongings.
Band practice has been going well. Dave Roth has re-built the drums at least once, and refined the sound, and we have been working hard on tenors and bass, and of course the pipes too.
Trying to be competitive in the 2nd Grade at the World Championship is a big job for a band, and we are trying to push the band as hard as we can to get the most out of all the players, and represent our level as best we can. Sometimes, this means that not everyone gets to play, and these are extremely hard decisions to make, especially when they involve veteran players, valued band members, and of course—friends.
The Piping Festival is a fantastic experience for all involved, and this is Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes in performance at the Piping Centre on Wednesday. What a beautiful voice she has. Get to this Festival. It's brilliant.
Off to the band dinner right now in Glasgow, and then we have an early day tomorrow. The lunches are made, the shoes are shined, and the water is in the cooler. Temperature looks to be mixed sunny and overcast, about 25°C.
2 comments:
CRPB,
All the best to everyone in the band. Good luck tommorow & see all of you in Canmore!
The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada
Thanks to the QOCHC. Look forward to a cold Canmore pint in the Rose & Crown.
Carol: C&C would answer this themselves, but they are in the kitchen fanning burnt toast smoke out the window! Thanks for the note!
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