Weekly Update - 3/4/06
Mar-04-2006 16:48 |
Weekly Update
Weekly
Update - 03/04/06
Greetings All,
Alexandria City St. Patrick's Day Parade
PIPERS: Jeff Burton, Kevin Byrne, Pat Carroll, Steve Cochran, Kevin Donnelly, Chalmers Marquis, Dana Moore, Phil Nannery, Pete O'Brien & Gary Winemiller.
DRUMMERS: Rob Agnew, Brian Brendel, Ethan Cochran, George Murphy, and Jay Rubin.
BANNER CARRIERS: Jeff Burton's wife, Josephine & Dana Moore's Son
Once again, the weather guessers got it wrong. They said that it was suppose to be sunny and in the upper forties … they also said that it would NOT be windy. Well, it was in the low forties with winds gusting to 35 knots! That put the wind chill down below freezing … and if you were standing in the shade when the wind hit, you'd believe it. Nevertheless, a good time was had by those who turned out for the annual Alexandria St. Paddy's Day parade.
There were several highlights for the day's events.
First, welcome back Pat Carroll. Fresh home from Iraq, Pat joined us for his first parade in over a year. Pat is still stationed down in North Carolina but is on leave for a couple of weeks so will be with us for a practice or two and a couple of more parades.
Also, there is a brand new Irish bar open in Alexandria. Daniel O'Connell's Irish Pub and Restaurant, on 112 King Street. It is located where Bullfeather's used to be across from the Fish Market. We stopped in for a couple of free rounds and a few tunes before moving up to Bistro Europa and Murphy's. The DC Fire Department Emerald Pipes and Drums were there as well and we got a chance to meet up with old friends.
And, today marked the first outing of the Montgomery Co. Maryland, Department of Fire & Rescue Services Honor Guard Pipe Band. They are looking good in their new tartan kilts and sweaters. They are planning to be in the DC parade on the 12th so you can look for them there.
Speaking of the DC parade on the 12th, the newly re-formed Fairfax County Fire Department Emerald Society is making a concerted effort to get as many of their members out to march in the DC parade as possible. They are also gathering at Murphy's in Alexandria after the parade and we are invited to join them. They have reserved the entire second floor and have cut a deal with the management to get a break of the cost of food. Make plans to join us all at Murphy's in Alexandria for post parade pubbing on Sunday, March 12th, after the Washington, DC St. Paddy's Day parade!
That's if for this brief report. Don't forget THERE WILL BE PRACTICE MONDAY AT THE FAIRFAX FIRE ACADEMY. Practice starts at 6:30 for the beginners and 8:00 for the rest. There will be piping and drumming and marching so come prepared.
Sláinte Mohr,
Steve
Greetings All,
Alexandria City St. Patrick's Day Parade
PIPERS: Jeff Burton, Kevin Byrne, Pat Carroll, Steve Cochran, Kevin Donnelly, Chalmers Marquis, Dana Moore, Phil Nannery, Pete O'Brien & Gary Winemiller.
DRUMMERS: Rob Agnew, Brian Brendel, Ethan Cochran, George Murphy, and Jay Rubin.
BANNER CARRIERS: Jeff Burton's wife, Josephine & Dana Moore's Son
Once again, the weather guessers got it wrong. They said that it was suppose to be sunny and in the upper forties … they also said that it would NOT be windy. Well, it was in the low forties with winds gusting to 35 knots! That put the wind chill down below freezing … and if you were standing in the shade when the wind hit, you'd believe it. Nevertheless, a good time was had by those who turned out for the annual Alexandria St. Paddy's Day parade.
There were several highlights for the day's events.
First, welcome back Pat Carroll. Fresh home from Iraq, Pat joined us for his first parade in over a year. Pat is still stationed down in North Carolina but is on leave for a couple of weeks so will be with us for a practice or two and a couple of more parades.
Also, there is a brand new Irish bar open in Alexandria. Daniel O'Connell's Irish Pub and Restaurant, on 112 King Street. It is located where Bullfeather's used to be across from the Fish Market. We stopped in for a couple of free rounds and a few tunes before moving up to Bistro Europa and Murphy's. The DC Fire Department Emerald Pipes and Drums were there as well and we got a chance to meet up with old friends.
And, today marked the first outing of the Montgomery Co. Maryland, Department of Fire & Rescue Services Honor Guard Pipe Band. They are looking good in their new tartan kilts and sweaters. They are planning to be in the DC parade on the 12th so you can look for them there.
Speaking of the DC parade on the 12th, the newly re-formed Fairfax County Fire Department Emerald Society is making a concerted effort to get as many of their members out to march in the DC parade as possible. They are also gathering at Murphy's in Alexandria after the parade and we are invited to join them. They have reserved the entire second floor and have cut a deal with the management to get a break of the cost of food. Make plans to join us all at Murphy's in Alexandria for post parade pubbing on Sunday, March 12th, after the Washington, DC St. Paddy's Day parade!
That's if for this brief report. Don't forget THERE WILL BE PRACTICE MONDAY AT THE FAIRFAX FIRE ACADEMY. Practice starts at 6:30 for the beginners and 8:00 for the rest. There will be piping and drumming and marching so come prepared.
Sláinte Mohr,
Steve
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