And so, the Gala Day season for the year limps to an end. Sad to say, this one is not one on which I will look back fondly – too many events with too few people in attendance, and a general absence of enthusiasm at most of the ones that we did attend, plus one instance of truly awful weather, has made for a rather poor season.
That said, it’s worth noting that we did in fact end om a high note – this was the event at which we had the largest band, the weather was glorious (if anything, too hot and sunny – it’s a long walk!), and as a consequence a really good attendance from an enthusiastic crowd. All in all, good stuff.
And now we go into the winter season, where we might have a Christmas tree switch-on event to attend (or maybe not, if the Uphall Station Gala Day committee have decided to fold completely). I do also need to get my kilt and waistcoat cleaned, as that’s overdue, and should ideally source some new uniform.
And my bagpipes themselves need a little attention, as they’ve been somewhat neglected of late, and that’s starting to show.
For the most part, though, the next few months look like a time for rest, and hopefully some rebuilding.
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