I had hoped to have my pipe band compete at the Victoria games this year, but, in the end, I was going to be short a couple of pipers. As a result, I won't be there. On the other hand, my band will be competing at the Comox Valley Highland Games on the 18th of this month, the day before the pipe band competitions in Victoria. Any Xmarkers who happen to be at the Comox games can find me by looking for the Clansman Pipe Band. We'll be using a couple of green shelters displaying the name "First Credit Union". I'll be the one with the grey beard.