St. Pats

jmcbain2 · Post by **jmcbain2** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:26 am

Hey I have a crew of 20 coming over March 15 â?? yeah, I have been working my tail off preaching the glories of Beaver Island lately. What festivities are on tap this year?

Jeremy McBain

Post by **Gillespie** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:33 am

Much of the same Jeremy. Not sure if they have the finishing touches on everything yet, will post when it is known. Certainly the fish toss, tug of war and relay race will occur outside as well as many of the "original" games on the inside. We're looking for an emcee too, how about lending a hand? Cheers!

jmcbain2 · Post by **jmcbain2** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:46 am

Tell me you are not giving up your emcee duties that day? Just wont be the same ...

piper · Post by **piper** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:01 pm

Is anything happening the prior Saturday or Sunday?

Post by **Gillespie** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:45 pm

Piper, the fun and games does occur on the weekend, ie: Fridaythe 14th and Saturday the 15th and will probably roll some into Sunday but are primarily held over the weekend to accomodate the many who have only the weekend to travel and sometimes quite a distance to be here. Needless to say there will be many that will also celebrate the "Great Day" itself!

Chamber of Commerce · Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:22 am

The Chamber of Commerce is running an ad in mainland publications about the big day. Sent a copy to Jeff. Title is:

"You've Never Been To Beaver Island?"

Features St Pat's photos.

Chamber of Commerce · Post by **Chamber of Commerce** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:07 pm

Hey McBain .................. Can you get Ben Gohs to come. I'll bet one of his humor columns about St Pats on the island would be a hoot!

piper · Post by **piper** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:46 pm

Thanks, Rich - and Jeremy and Steve - for the information.

I have been persuaded to come and play at Donegal Danny's Saturday night and Sunday... it sounds like great fun once again.

See you there!

Post by **Gillespie** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:00 pm

Good news Piper, we will see you then!!

Chamber of Commerce · Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:53 am

Yes indeed Piper!

Love to hear those pipes when played by a pro like you. Not that McBain isn't ...................

piper · Post by **piper** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:00 pm

Jeremy used to play in our pipe band (Grand Traverse Pipes & Drums). Believe it or not (!) we have some great stories about him.

He's a legend in more than one discipline....

jmcbain2 · Post by **jmcbain2** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:36 am

I was in it for the chicks.

piper · Post by **piper** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:49 am

Wait a minute... weren't you dating Val before you joined the pipe band?

Hedging your bets, huh? I hope she doesn't read this!

jmcbain2 · Post by **jmcbain2** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:57 am

Nope. Started dating her the fall after I started with the band. She saw me at a few parades and liked the way I could handle my bag.

piper · Post by **piper** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:34 am

Now I expect she appreciates the way you toss your caber....?

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