Hi, I am limited as to what I can do because I am so far away. But I am willing to do what ever longisticly I can. I must admit its been difficult for me to keep motivated but my family has helped with that lol. I have not worked since March 2020 and having two surgeries its has created its own issues. I know other bands are having the same issues as we are. I liked the Zoom meetings, it forced me to be ready. If I can drive I hope to make Sunday practice it just depends if the doctor releases me to drive. I have that appointment on Friday. I am willing to do whatever I can to help the band given my location issues. On Wed, Nov 11, 2020, 10:14 AM John Boyden <john(a)jsboyden.com> wrote: > Hi Gang, > > Last Sunday we had a G4 practice in the park. Besides Adam and Neil we had > four of us in attendance (one for the first time since meeting at St > Andrews). Pretty slim showing even with the possibility of cold and rain. > > I am hoping to start a dialog on Slack, but not everyone is using it. So > email it can be. The dialog is about keeping the G4 band (both bands > really) going during Covid-19. > > Understanding that we have neither performances nor competitions to > prepare for, how do you think we can maintain performance and competition > worthiness? Or do we? What would you sign up for to help keep your band > going? What would you like to try that's new? How do you stay motivated to > practice chanter, pipes, pads and drums? Perhaps you are thinking, let's > just wait out the pandemic and then I'll pick up my sticks and pipes when > there is a highland games on the horizon. With temperatures cooling and > daylight fading, where do you practice? What works for you on a daily and > weekly basis? > > Also recognizing that there are emotional and economic pressures that come > from almost nine months of living through these tumultuous times, how can > the band help motivate you to just enjoy your hobby and musical passion > (forget about performances / competitions)? > > Let's dialog. If you'd rather email or speak in person, let me know for a > private chat. > > > PS: > Here is one tool that St. Laurence O'Toole is using during the shelter in > place. Performance worthy chanters and pads. If nothing else, it's fun to > listen to. > > https://youtu.be/QUSayycia5Q > > Regards, > John > > John Boyden > m:1-408-839-5025 > _______________________________________________ > G4 mailing list -- g4(a)lists.siliconvalleypipeband.org > To unsubscribe send an email to g4-leave(a)lists.siliconvalleypipeband.org >