Hi Everyone,
The Southern California Tionól this year will take place from Oct 31st to Nov 2nd… Halloween weekend!
Our guests will be Nollaig MacCárthaigh, Tommy Martin, Martin Preshaw and David Quinn.
Please visit the website for further details: http://www.SoCalPipers.com/
Looking forward to seeing some of you there!
Pat.
Fun fun fun!!! Can’t wait!
And we can wear a costume!!!
I’ll be dressed as Michael Hubbert as it looks like he won’t be able to make it due to scheduling conflicts.
I will be dressed as Mr. Bill : OH NOOOOO!
Hi Pat
The information on your web page on Nollaig MacCárthaigh need some corrections.
The concert pitched set by pipemaker Peter Hunter with chanter by Andreas Rogge.
The set by pipemaker Joe Kennedy is pitched in C sharp not C natural.
Cheers
Ferg
Hello Patrick,
I’d consider using a much better/recent photo of Tommy Martin
http://www.pipers.ie/images/tionol08/2008_0526Tionol0083.JPG
Would be interesting to know what pipes Tommy plays?
Just an idea. Have fun, Miki
I think it’s a Thompson (body)/Bourke (chanter) gemisch if I recall.
Maybe he’ll tell you himself on this here forum.
T
My personal favorite photo of Tommy is the one with him wearing an elvis costume… now if I could only find it… 
Thanks for your help guys.
PD.
[Edited to remove: hilarious sarcastic remark]
A few years ago, the North East Tional was over the Halloween weekend and there was a prize for best costume for both piper and pipes. The most memorable for me was Richie Wolf’s pipes dressed as “Ghost D” and David Power (with no costume) looking much like Frodo as he stood next to someone in a Gandolf costume from Lord of the Rings.
Neil
Yes, that’s the one, with the mighty James Kelly looming over his shoulder. I doubt he’ll be sporting it at the So. Cal Tionol, but maybe if folks ask him nicely…
Anyhoo, I wish the Tionol every success, Elvis or not.!!!
I thought I remembered some more in that series on Tommy’s website – these featuring the entire band, including Pat Egan, I think in matching ensembles – but I guess he removed them to make room for pictures of the lovely new pipes he’s making. Tough call – lovely pipes, Tommy as Elvis/lovely pipes, Tommy as Elvis … Hmmm.
OH NOOOOO, I hate costume parties! On the other hand, if I just come as I am, people will think I’m dressed as a zombie. Yeah, that might work. 
I’ll be there … as the Invisible Woman. 
I’ll be there.
I’m looking for a room mate to share a room at the Laguna Inn
PM me if interested.
I just booked a room at the Candlewood Suites through hotwire .com
it is about nine miles form the tionol just off the 405 at the Irvine Spectrum a little further from the venue than the Laguna Inn but only
$49.00 per night + $8.00 tax per night. such a deal
Anyone want to share a room?
The Pre-registration deadline for the SoCal Tionól is tomorrow, October 1. I’ll accept postmarks up to October 3., so get to it!
Thanks,
Larry
PS–If you’ll be registering at the door please drop me a pm or e-mail if you are planning on attending.
