Highlights of 2012 Season

**Vikki** · 27-08-12, 10:41 AM

Well the final major of the year is over now.... What have been the highlights of the 2012 season for you??

**scaryguy** · 28-08-12, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Vikki

Well the final major of the year is over now.... What have been the highlights of the 2012 season for you??

ask me in a week (one more weekend to go!).......

**Daz Gregory** · 28-08-12, 10:59 AM

My highlight was managing to get to Scotland just for few days!

Dead chuffed for Boghall taking home two Major titles.....good to see them winning again and sounding awesome. Gotta love that Vintage Boghall sound..

Very happy with the University of Bedfordshire putting in some stellar performances too....onwards and upwards boys and girls!

Finally - rising form the ashes we have Manchester Phoenix in Grade 4 who have had a good season too...three top ten finishes (5th, 6th & 7th) in three Majors is a great return.

Heard some quality recordings from the comps this year and I was amazed at the standard across all the grades but particularly in Grades 4....very high.

Already looking forward to next year....hopefuuly get to two Majors at least.

Daz

**longrifle** · 28-08-12, 11:40 PM

A dry and sunny Glasgow.

**craigiehall** · 29-08-12, 05:36 AM

Highlight for me was listening to all the grade 1 mishaps at the worlds, this was mostly due to the camera and mic at the start line methinks?!?!?!

Its a highlight for me, cause normally in the lower grades u get pulverised for most of the dodgy starts i heard that day

**Vikki** · 30-08-12, 06:32 PM

Gonna be a few from me....

1: My first time piping at the Worlds. A very different experience from competing as a DM. We qualified for the final - a good day all round. I'll remember that experience. Actually a good weekend all round.

2: Cowal circle - when lots of bands all formed 1 big circle in the tuning park during the march past. I was one of the DMs who joined in. Brilliant experience! Anyone who was there will know what I mean.

3: The season in general - I've gained more experience as piper, loved playing with the band, loved the craic at the contests... First prizes as part of the band this season.... Roll on May again!

**scaryguy** · 04-09-12, 04:41 PM

Now that the season is over, the highlights for me were:

1) Competing in solos, (and taking it seriously) for the first time in 20+ years.
2) Taking a position on my local associations executive.
3) Putting the time in for practising, and taking lessons, and having it pay off with some fairly decent plays (regardless of getting a placing).
4) Getting (mostly) positive comments from people watching events.
5) Once again enjoying the banter and beverages in the beer tent after a days worth of piping.
6) Realizing how much I love this "hobby" (frustrating moments and all), and wishing the 2013 season started tomorrow.

**Scottish piper** · 04-09-12, 05:31 PM

Is it true there was a fight at Cowal?

**Vikki** · 04-09-12, 05:54 PM

what kind of fight.... there were upsets, but I wouldn't go so far as to say a fight.

**chrisyln** · 04-09-12, 06:15 PM

going to the worlds at glasgow green
for the first time

27-08-12, 10:41 AM	#1
Vikki PBF Security Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 16,478 Casino cash: $27221 Country: Thanks: 1,604 Thanked 2,517 Times in 1,538 Posts	Highlights of 2012 Season Well the final major of the year is over now.... What have been the highlights of the 2012 season for you?? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "And there's nothing wrong with me, This is how I'm supposed to be In a land of make believe That don't believe in me" My Countdown Counting down to: Back in the circle....

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Daz Gregory Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alverstoke, Hampshire. Age: 45 Posts: 3,339 Casino cash: $11385 Country: Thanks: 2,378 Thanked 1,269 Times in 783 Posts	My highlight was managing to get to Scotland just for few days! Dead chuffed for Boghall taking home two Major titles.....good to see them winning again and sounding awesome. Gotta love that Vintage Boghall sound.. Very happy with the University of Bedfordshire putting in some stellar performances too....onwards and upwards boys and girls! Finally - rising form the ashes we have Manchester Phoenix in Grade 4 who have had a good season too...three top ten finishes (5th, 6th & 7th) in three Majors is a great return. Heard some quality recordings from the comps this year and I was amazed at the standard across all the grades but particularly in Grades 4....very high. Already looking forward to next year....hopefuuly get to two Majors at least. Daz __________________ Supporting the RollerCoaster that is To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. My Countdown Counting down to: Army v Navy Rugby at Twickenham.

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Vikki PBF Security Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 16,478 Casino cash: $27221 Country: Thanks: 1,604 Thanked 2,517 Times in 1,538 Posts	Gonna be a few from me.... 1: My first time piping at the Worlds. A very different experience from competing as a DM. We qualified for the final - a good day all round. I'll remember that experience. Actually a good weekend all round. 2: Cowal circle - when lots of bands all formed 1 big circle in the tuning park during the march past. I was one of the DMs who joined in. Brilliant experience! Anyone who was there will know what I mean. 3: The season in general - I've gained more experience as piper, loved playing with the band, loved the craic at the contests... First prizes as part of the band this season.... Roll on May again! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "And there's nothing wrong with me, This is how I'm supposed to be In a land of make believe That don't believe in me" My Countdown Counting down to: Back in the circle....

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scaryguy Super V.I.P. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: .......... Posts: 709 Casino cash: $871 Country: Thanks: 405 Thanked 897 Times in 555 Posts	Now that the season is over, the highlights for me were: 1) Competing in solos, (and taking it seriously) for the first time in 20+ years. 2) Taking a position on my local associations executive. 3) Putting the time in for practising, and taking lessons, and having it pay off with some fairly decent plays (regardless of getting a placing). 4) Getting (mostly) positive comments from people watching events. 5) Once again enjoying the banter and beverages in the beer tent after a days worth of piping. 6) Realizing how much I love this "hobby" (frustrating moments and all), and wishing the 2013 season started tomorrow.

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Vikki PBF Security Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 16,478 Casino cash: $27221 Country: Thanks: 1,604 Thanked 2,517 Times in 1,538 Posts	what kind of fight.... there were upsets, but I wouldn't go so far as to say a fight. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "And there's nothing wrong with me, This is how I'm supposed to be In a land of make believe That don't believe in me" My Countdown Counting down to: Back in the circle....

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chrisyln Super V.I.P. Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: edinburgh Posts: 62 Casino cash: $1906 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 49 Times in 30 Posts	going to the worlds at glasgow green for the first time

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