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IHE claims to be a seer. Brewster claimed to be a good manager. Doesn't make it so. Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band, Ontario The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band located in Ontario, Canada is known as Ontario's oldest street band with unbroken service since 1908. Close.....we have an ongoing dispute with Kincardine over their claim as the details of their unbroken service get very sketchy in the 1950's. They also show a formation date of 1908. Next year would be 1910

To some extent, it's because it's the only good time to play the pipes outside. They are very sensitive to moisture and cold. Now why everyone seem to like them in the Christmas parades in Canada is a right head scratcher. We hate to play them, we know we sound terrible, but those are the bread and butter pay events so you do what you have to. Strange that a bit of drizzle or rain in the summer does not stop bands here. I didn't say you couldn't play them.....I said that it makes them sound poor (or poorer for you). :)

To some extent, it's because it's the only good time to play the pipes outside. They are very sensitive to moisture and cold. Now why everyone seem to like them in the Christmas parades in Canada is a right head scratcher. We hate to play them, we know we sound terrible, but those are the bread and butter pay events so you do what you have to.

What utter bo**ocks. Pipe bands are not a teuchter thing. They are world wide. Maybe you need to get out of Dalneigh and see a bit of the world. Some of the most successful pipe bands of the last thirty or so years have been Glasgow Police Pipeband, Field Marshall Montgomery Pipeband (Ireland), Torphichen and Bathgate Pipeband, Toronto Police Pipeband. None of those are Highland bands. Indeed I dont think a Highland band has ever made grade 1. Bit of useless information..........there are more than three hundred bands in Canada. Anyway, to get back on topic. Should the choice of music not be something that everyone can enjoy. I resemble that remark! The pipe band I'm in turns 100 years old next year. We claim to be the oldest civilian pipe band in North America. And Alex...you forgot Simon Fraser University. Sorry me dear. Cant list them all though I do know there are quite a few grade 1 bands in NA You pipes or drums? Pipes. I'll be playing with a group called the "Canadian Massed Legion Pipe Band" this summer in Scotland.

What utter bo**ocks. Pipe bands are not a teuchter thing. They are world wide. Maybe you need to get out of Dalneigh and see a bit of the world. Some of the most successful pipe bands of the last thirty or so years have been Glasgow Police Pipeband, Field Marshall Montgomery Pipeband (Ireland), Torphichen and Bathgate Pipeband, Toronto Police Pipeband. None of those are Highland bands. Indeed I dont think a Highland band has ever made grade 1. Bit of useless information..........there are more than three hundred bands in Canada. Anyway, to get back on topic. Should the choice of music not be something that everyone can enjoy. I resemble that remark! The pipe band I'm in turns 100 years old next year. We claim to be the oldest civilian pipe band in North America. And Alex...you forgot Simon Fraser University.

Our WC qualifiers ran from last June through November. If you think you have trials and tribulations following Scotland, come follow the Canadian National team sometime. The only thing we have coming up is a friendly against Cyprus at the end of May and the Gold Cup this summer (July). .

Canada is not playing this weekend. Have no fear.

I'm going to be in Scotland for 3 weeks mid summer and I'm looking for opinions on which carrier would be best to go with for a Pay as You go type plan. I'd also need to purchase a SIM too. Any carriers better for certain parts of the countryside then others?

Rangers up now. Can we call FT yet??

Hamilton level now....kilmarnock 1 up Nice goal by Proctor.

He was an international quality defender in his days though. Who know's, perhaps he can mould the misfits mentioned above into decent players although i wouldn't hold my breath :thumb04: Can I take a moment to point out that Dickie is an international quality defender having been capped 53 times for Canada now.

Come to the dark side Scotty.

John Carver with Mo Johnson as DoF?

Perhaps the club should start making contact with the TFC FO and exchange notes I still think that ICT should make a trip over for a friendly.....

Or....do it with economics an make them too expensive to get more than one or 2. Easy-peasy.

Ahhh...Gary's a good guy for a Jambo. Gives me someone to team up with when taking the **** with the Tims and Huns supporters. But back on track... The capo made a huge difference for us, but then again our problem has been coordinating the different groups in the South End. I know other teams use them in the MLS....Chicago would be a good example of what you're trying to do here....to get everyone up and on the same page. Stewards stand between the stands and the pitch (along with the police) and at the entrances up from the concession/concourse area. There are problems with them over reacting/under reacting in the stands here too....but for the most part everything is pretty cool You also forgot to note us holding beer

From my recollection....you were behind the flag Scotty. I'm right here:

IMHO, it has to do with entertainment. Cost plays a role too. As budgets get tighter, people will start evaluating their entertainment quotient vs. how much they're spending for it. Novelty only takes you so far and if you're not providing value for the entertainment dollar, you won't keep people in the stands.

A solid enough performance from Hastings as Canada drew 1-1 with Jamaica in a game they were expected to win. The Jamaican goal came from a corner and if anyone was to blame it was the keeper. RH had one dodgy moment in the first half when he completely missed a clearance and took a fresh air swipe but other than that he wasnt really tested. I echo Scotty's comments. I was at the game last night and Dick was good (outside of the one moment in the first half) but wasn't tested too much. Was solid when we needed him. Onstad on the otherhand...

"Tricky" Dick Hastings. National loyalty.

This is why I seek out Charles Bannerman posts. Thanks for post this run down. It is by far the clearest, most comprehensive, and most direct listing I've seen.

This is not a new feat for the club. Richard Hastings has been involved with the Canadian National program during both his stints at ICT. He actually scored a game winning goal in the Gold Cup (a CONCACAF tourney...quarterfinal game vs. Mexico and Canada won the tourney) for Canada in 2000. Also, Davide Xausa was a member of the Canadian National program during his tenure at ICT.

There's a lot of TFC fans who'd agree with you. But if it's a 6 month/till end of season contract, it may be worth a shot. Where there is risk, there's usually an upside.