Some traditions we take part in are so much fun we wish that they would be more than once a year.  I’m taking about our Irish kickoff party in Saint Clair Shores, at Blossom Heath.  Every March for the last few years, Carl and I have had the honor of entertaining for the good people at the Saint Clair Shores Hockey Association.  

Inside the tent are a lot of people dressed in green, drinking beer of the. very same color.  We don’t mind at all, in fact we fit right in.  We dress in some of our Irish finery, and we certainly do drink some Irish liquid now and again.

It might be cold, it might be windy.  It may be wet or snowy or any combination of all three at the very same time.  That’s just what you can expect this time of year, near the water.  We have to remember, spring is just getting started, and summer is right around the corner; but neither one of them are here just quite yet!

No-one seems to be letting the weather bother them in any way shape or form.  The sun is out, and although it’s a wee bit windy, the day is truly beautiful.  

Carl and I love playing Irish music, and when we finally do get the chance to sing a lyric of two, we could simply play all day.  (and have many many times)

On this day though, we are only playing for a few hours, and then will turn it over to some bag pipers and another “Irish” band.  We love playing at Blossom Heath.  We know everyone by now, the layout of the land and they even moved the tent closer to the street for easy access.  Can’t wait until next year!

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