If SFU can play in the arena like they are playing outside the rest of them may go home. Powerful stuff. I got up close and will post video throughout next week if the excitement doesn't kill me.
I love this stuff!!!
I'm not sure I've seen a crowd like it. Nor can I remember being as sweltered.
The place is bunged.
Boghall have just started their MSR and I saw Cullybackey just forming up to get ready for the start of the Medley. A couple of hours and it'll be almost over!
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SFU have been practising with ominous determination. Pipers are still at it but drummers are taking a break.
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Inverary and District hit the line. Another band with an Ulster born lead tip. Steven McWhirter started in Cullybackey and is a world title winner with SFU. Blogging Live!
....and it begins with a massive queue. It looks like it's going to be a busy one. Just as well I bought my ticket yesterday!!
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They have posted the names of the qualifiers on an electronic board this year. Although an improvement on the previous magic marker efforts, it doesn't photograph well!!
For the sake of clarity, the names are: Cullybackey
Fife Constabulary
Dowco Triumph Street
RWD Vale of Atholl
Auckland and District
78th Fraser Highlanders
If you have been reading previously, you'll know that I am currently eating my sporran!!
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Cullybackey will be kicking off Grade One.
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It is a long established tradition that our Worlds trip includes a visit to Edinburgh for the Tattoo. The photos which bear testimony to that fact are in the Gallery post below. A central part of that trip is a dander down the Royal Mile to Bene's chippy for a haggis supper and a smoked sausage supper. Neither of these gourmet treats seem to feature in the repertoire of our domestic emporia and I can't think of a single reason why. Chip Shop Owning Men of Ulster! Get the Haggis in!
The suppers were purchased with pleasure and devoured with gusto. Both the native haggis and the smoked sausage may be acquired tastes, but they are well worth acquiring. Who would have thought it. Aiblins is on the verge of developing a restaurant review section.
As part of the build up to the Worlds, various bands are playing in George Square. Now on is the Grade One outfit from Auckland & District.
They are getting a good reception but if they qualify I'll eat my sporran.
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