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Each year since returning to Canada full-time in 2007, I have counted the poppies I see people wearing from the day the poppy campaign begins until 11am on November 11th. I'd tally up the count, donate 0.10$ per poppy, and send a cheque to a local veterans organization.

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this one time at band camp

Scribbled down on March 10th, 2008 by she
Posted in Random Burbling

We were good little padawan learners today and actually made it out to band practice. It’s been a long time since we darkened the doorways of band and I’m surpised at how well we remembered the fingering and tunes. Perhaps by this time next year we might actually be playing the pipes. In the meantime, I need to master “high road to gaerloch” for the ceilidh in May. Wish me luck!

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mcpyper Says:
March 11th, 2008 at 11:50 am

You can do it!!!!! RAH RAH, YIPPEE, WOO-HOO and all those other encouraging noises.

Besides, you have someone you can practice (your tunes) with, and consultants if you need them.
Dawn Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

Good luck. I have not played in a band, but our kids are in a percussion band and they play hand bells.

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