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    St. Paddy's in Conyers

    In Conyers, we have what I believe is the world's shortest parade on St. Patrick's Day. It's only about 2 half-blocks, and it will include anyone who shows up. We always have a pretty good kilted contingent and a piper, and the Scots nearly always carry the day.

    My granddaughter has never missed one, and this year I plan to have two grandsons kilted, one in a stroller since he'll only be three months old. Gotta break 'em in right. We generally walk in the parade, stand around with the kids for a few minutes, then send the children home so we can sample the Guiness with both hands.

    I would like to invite all the local folks to start planning to attend now. After the parade, the streets will be roped off for a general street party, there'll be a band playing, and the local pub will have refreshing beverages and food for easy consumption.

    I hope you folks will come join us for a fine parade and evening festivities once again.

    Let me know if you can make it.
    Jim Killman
    Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
    Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.

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    Alright, guys, it's only two weeks off. Time to pony up. You'rd going to miss a great evening if you don't turn out.
    Jim Killman
    Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
    Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.

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    Sadly, I will be slaving away in Paducah KY, the land of no Irish bars. I'll take my whistle and tootle a tune or two.
    Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)

    Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
    7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.

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    I wish I could make it. Kilted Conyers is one of the few things I miss about Georgia. I'll drink a pint of Jameson to you all though! Or at least a Pint of Plain.

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    Sadly, I will not be able to make it, I have a band gig in John's Creek. Perhaps next year.
    Drum Major and Piper with the Atholl Highlanders Pipes and Drums of Stone Mountain, GA

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