Made it back from Maxville, Ontario, home of the North American pipe band competitions, and as good a highland games as you will find anywhere. At the end of the day, with over a 1000 musicians participating in the massed bands, it is truly inspiring. The pipe band championships draw some really great pipes and drums and there is lots of opportunity to OD on bagpipes.

Met up with one xmarks member. Acquired a vintage horse-hair sporran that's about my age (not antique, but getting there).

A great day all around, but hot, almost Texas hot.