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