We have some terrible news to share with you all. Carole Hackett's daughter, Beth, was involved in a fatal car accident on Saturday morning in Colorado. Beth is about 30 years old and had moved to Colorado about 3 months ago and was very happy with her new life there when this tragedy struck. While our thoughts, prayers and support are so very important right now for Carole and her family, we can help them in another way too. As you can imagine, the funeral expenses involved will be quite expensive. Carole is not only the Band Secretary for the Schenectady Pipe Band, but also Co-Chair for Import Vendors at the Capital District Scottish Games and a wonderful friend to us all who has always there when we needed her. Ever willing to give of herself . . . now we can show Carole and her family how much we care by sending a contribution to help them with some of those costs.
Please pass the word on to other people who know Carole and mail contributions payable to the Schenectady Pipe Band (specify Beth's Fund in check note) to: Schenectady Pipe Band Beth's Fund 9 Emmett Drive Niskayuna, NY 12309. We'll be keeping track of all contributions and providing Carole and her family with a list of those who contributed along with any cards or notes you wish to send.
Let's all put our best foot forward and help one of our favorite people when she needs us the most. Thank you all so much and please keep Carole and her family in your prayers.
M.J.K.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Skidmore Alumni Day, The Parting Glass, and Rockstar Ride Home!
This past Saturday(5-31-08) SPB had a split job. Both were Alumni Days at two area colleges. I played at Skidmore's Alumni Day up in Saratoga. We had a small but elite band. It was short job which is always good, and the weather threatened rain and storms but never followed through with it. It's always a good day when you get to play and stay dry. Drying a kilt isn't always fun. Not only the drying time but the smell of wet wool isn't always good.
After the band marched the class representatives from the Tang Museum to the Sports Complex we were dismissed and we headed back to the cars for a post playing beverage and to-get-the-kilt-off for the drive home. As we were standing around listening to music and relaxing a plan was hatched for a trip to The Parting Glass for lunch and a few beers. And let me tell you it was a great plan. A small group or us headed to the Glass for lunch. Getting there was no big deal seeing how it was right down the street from where we were playing. As we walked in the bar, we were unsure as to it being open. As we opened the door, what other greeting would you want to hear but "Come on in!"
After lunch, laughing and a few beers (3 hours later). We all piled in my car and headed south. If you know me you know that i have a vast library of music, and having just bought a new Ipod, I was looking to dive into it. I started off slow with a few favorite sign-a-longs, come to think about it, everything i played was a Sing-a-long. My friends and I have been together in this band for a long time. So we pretty much know all the songs by heart. We may not be ready for American Idol, but we sing our hearts out. And have a great time doing it. I think the biggest laugh we all got is when I started playing "On the Road Again" by Willie Nelson, Iain, who was in shotgun gave the "Blow your Air Horn" gesture to the 18 wheeler we were passing at the time. He obliged and we all started to laugh.
We love to have a great time in this band, no matter what were doing. From playing music, to listening to music, we have a blast.
Till next time~~
M.J.K
After the band marched the class representatives from the Tang Museum to the Sports Complex we were dismissed and we headed back to the cars for a post playing beverage and to-get-the-kilt-off for the drive home. As we were standing around listening to music and relaxing a plan was hatched for a trip to The Parting Glass for lunch and a few beers. And let me tell you it was a great plan. A small group or us headed to the Glass for lunch. Getting there was no big deal seeing how it was right down the street from where we were playing. As we walked in the bar, we were unsure as to it being open. As we opened the door, what other greeting would you want to hear but "Come on in!"
After lunch, laughing and a few beers (3 hours later). We all piled in my car and headed south. If you know me you know that i have a vast library of music, and having just bought a new Ipod, I was looking to dive into it. I started off slow with a few favorite sign-a-longs, come to think about it, everything i played was a Sing-a-long. My friends and I have been together in this band for a long time. So we pretty much know all the songs by heart. We may not be ready for American Idol, but we sing our hearts out. And have a great time doing it. I think the biggest laugh we all got is when I started playing "On the Road Again" by Willie Nelson, Iain, who was in shotgun gave the "Blow your Air Horn" gesture to the 18 wheeler we were passing at the time. He obliged and we all started to laugh.
We love to have a great time in this band, no matter what were doing. From playing music, to listening to music, we have a blast.
Till next time~~
M.J.K
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