Howdy Everyone,
It's been a month since my last update. I'm quite happy to say things are going better than ever here in the prairies.
The weather finally cooperated this week and is basking us in sunshine for a few days.
Not that I'm complaining. Nothing could be better than cold and rain for practice weather when you're heading to Scotland!
We've had some interesting rehearsals and made a new friend in the back end.
A couple weeks ago Kurt Hunter (78th Highlanders Halifax) came out and started to jam with me and the boys. This was a huge asset as his experience and demeanor really is a great example for the corp. Kurt won't be joining us this season, hopefully next, but it really opened some eyes when a fella learns our medley in two weeks. That's commitment.
This week is quite busy, last night was the Two River's windup BBQ. A nice chance for kids, parents, and instructors to unwind before the summer hits and we all go our separate ways for two months. I want to take this chance to thank the hard working instructors, Ian Walker, Kyla Johnston, Scott Foster, and Megan Ross for their commitment to excellence, and none of our progress this year would be possible without our Band-Parent Liason/Manager/Guru Gale Walker. From myself, Wes, the organization, and the kids, thanks so much you guys!
Tonight is rehearsal as usual for the grade 2 guys. Minus the cold and rain. Thursday is grade 3, no surprise there.
Tomorrow night however is the grade 2 spaghetti dinner at Deluca's! A great fundraiser for our trip to Scotland and a fabulous chance to get together and have some food and fun. If you haven't got a ticket... they may be sold out! If not just ask any grade 2 band member.
Saturday is the Manitoba Highland Gathering (AKA Selkirk contest). I'm very excited for this one as we're gearing up for Scotland now and will be treating this contest like the World's. We also have a workshop planned on Sunday with I believe The Captain.
Then it's another week until Bands on the Boardwalk, and another Sunday rehearsal with the whole crew.
Every time I turn around there more pipe band to do!
Which is in fact my definition of Livin the Dream.
Cheers Everyone,
Sean
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