movin to AZ. just in time for St. Pats.

**Kiltedfirepiper** · 2nd March 06, 01:26 PM

well I am moving(back) to Tucson after 2 years in Denver....the reason? well I want to go to school, and be closer to family. what can I say... my wife, daughter and I need to be closer to family... that and school is cheaper there than here....not to say I dont like Co. but I wont get far here...its nearly impossible to get on a Fire Department, and I cant go to school due to child care issues (read too expensive) so on march 15th we take off for Tucson!
on of the reasons I am letting all of you know is I dont know if there are any Xmarkers in tucson ...if there are then drop me a line! cause Fri. march 17th I am celebrating coming home....oh yeah its some saints day too ......cant remember right now

any how ...I had a tradition in Tucson that I would start from one side of town and work my way west playing my pipes for tips and anyone that wants to tag along is more than welcome to join! usually everyone thats "with the piper :rolleyes: " gets free drinks from the bar! Kilts are a MUST and.... as long as you dont mind hearing the same 4 or five tunes all night then it will be a good time!!!

I usually clear about $100 at the cowpony ( i know the owner ....it pays to have connections ) and he usually gives me a couple of shots, and Guinness pints as well!

let me know if you want to tag along! I will probably be going out Sat. night too ( heck more $$ and Beer

:mrgreen:

**GMan** · 2nd March 06, 05:42 PM

BOO HOO!

Even though we connected that once, I will miss you Scott. Good Luck!

**UmAnOnion** · 2nd March 06, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Kiltedfirepiper

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any how ...I had a tradition in Tucson that I would start from one side of town and work my way west playing my pipes for tips and anyone that wants to tag along is more than welcome to join! usually everyone thats "with the piper :rolleyes: " gets free drinks from the bar! Kilts are a MUST and.... as long as you dont mind hearing the same 4 or five tunes all night then it will be a good time!!!

I usually clear about $100 at the cowpony ( i know the owner ....it pays to have connections ) and he usually gives me a couple of shots, and Guinness pints as well!

let me know if you want to tag along! I will probably be going out Sat. night too ( heck more $$ and Beer

:mrgreen:

I am afraid to think of what those 4 or 5 songs will sound like by the end of the night...

**MacMullen** · 2nd March 06, 08:31 PM

Hey, that really sounds like fun! Wish I could tag along. Maybe I'll have to suggest that to the piper that I know.

Originally Posted by UmAnOnion

I am afraid to think of what those 4 or 5 songs will sound like by the end of the night...

Maybe by the end of the night, people are paying him to move along a little faster.

Good luck with your move and with school!

**Kiltedfirepiper** · 2nd March 06, 10:05 PM

actually they sound about the same .....I dont drink more than a few pints that night so I dont sound like shyte! most of the free drinks i get go to those with me ... my groupies if you will

the reason for only 4 or 5 tunes is ....easier to remember, and everyone knows them so it makes for a quick 10 min set, and Im off to the next pub

its actually alot of fun ...especially those who are tagging along.....I usually get ALOT of free drinks!!

also another bit of news today .....come halloween Im gonna be a daddy again!!!!

what do you call couples who use the "pull " method? ......parents

**macwilkin** · 3rd March 06, 04:26 AM

any how ...I had a tradition in Tucson that I would start from one side of town and work my way west playing my pipes for tips and anyone that wants to tag along is more than welcome to join! usually everyone thats "with the piper " gets free drinks from the bar! Kilts are a MUST and.... as long as you dont mind hearing the same 4 or five tunes all night then it will be a good time!!!

What's your route? Do you have a specific street you follow -- it's been years since I've been to Tucson, but I always liked it, especially up around Tanque Verde & Sabino Canyon.

Be sure to mention that Tucson was founded by an Irishman -- Don Hugo O'Connor (Oconor) of the Spanish Army! :mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd

**Livingston** · 3rd March 06, 07:24 AM

Sorry to see you leave the area but understand. Too bad we couldn't meet up for a kilt night. Enjoy your time in AZ

**Riverkilt** · 3rd March 06, 01:17 PM

Maybe down on 4th Avenue eh?

Welcome back. There was a guy on this board from Tucson...think his handle had something to do with a lion.

I'm 400 miles north of you, Maybe you'll be ready to cool off at the Flagstaff games later this year...or Prescott games....or Camp Verde games...

Ron

**Retro Red** · 3rd March 06, 02:38 PM

I don't live in Tucson, but I'm just a couple hours up I-10 in Phoenix. I'd love to join you for St. Patty's day - sounds like great fun - but I'll be DJing a wedding reception that night. If you're ever up Phoenix way, contact me, & I'll be sure to let you know if I ever head down to the Old Pueblo.

WELCOME BACK TO ARIZONA! (BYOW - Bring Your Own Water)

**Kiltedfirepiper** · 3rd March 06, 03:28 PM

I usually start at the pub up by TV/ catalina highway (sp ....sorry been awhile since I had to think about Tucson streets) then work my way west...ending at 4th Ave. I try to make it later for 4th cause usually seven pipers plays down there early on in the night ...by the end of the night people are ready for more pipes! ( and really ...they have drunk enough that they are more free with the tips!!

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I will really miss Colorado but alas I think I will fare better in Az besides...its gonna be a WICKED fire season this year ....state wide ....NO MEASUREABLE RAIN for 130 DAYS !!!!

Its gonna burn......"see that lightning in the sky" says the homeowner to the Wildland firefighter "what lighting? all I see is Dollar signs!" says the firefighter