Bringing Home the Bacon

The Easter weekend always marks the BC Annual Gathering contest held in Vancouver. An institution in these parts since 1932, this prestigious event brings some of the best bagpipers and drummers from around the world to play, to judge and/or to observe. It also provides a perfect venue to catch up with family and old friends.
While Jamie was busy playing his guts out on the Friday, Ryan took the opportunity for a photo shoot with our lovely cousin, Dani Millar and her family. Lovely, beautiful people and a sunshiny day makes for some stunning images.
At the end of the day, James P. Troy came up successful with winning the MacCrimmon Memorial Cairn for Open Piobaireachd. (Read about this and other trophies presented at the Annual Gathering on the BCPA website). Also placing 4th in the MSR and 6th in the Jig, JP was the winner of the Mary McLeod Collins trophy for the Professional Piping Aggregate. These trophies are not foreign to this house...
As JP and Ryan headed back to the Island early, James W. was able to accept both trophies on his son's behalf presented by Andrew Wright (Senior Guest Judge) and Graham Davidson (BCPA President); a proud moment for James W. Congrats JP on another successful contest!
Photos are courtesy of Ken MacKenzie and the BCPA. More pictures can be found on the BCPA website.


MacCrimmon Memorial Cairn - Open Piobaireachd


Mary McLeod Collins Trophy - Professional Piping Aggregate.
-JLT