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**Jock Scot** · 2nd July 11, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

Been practicing like heck, today's the day.

Just gotta stay calm and just do what I do like at home.

Going to play Amazing Grace then end with first phrase of Highland Cathedral.

I am not sure what the correct words of encouragement are in the circumstances, but how about, "go for it laddie, you will do just fine."

**piperdbh** · 2nd July 11, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I am not sure what the correct words of encouragement are in the circumstances, but how about, "go for it laddie, you will do just fine."

It couldnae be said ony bitter.

**robthehiker** · 2nd July 11, 12:27 PM

Good luck Nick. I'm sure you'll do just fine.

**ohiopiper** · 5th July 11, 12:13 AM

If you can walk away from your first public performance and claim only one mistake, you've got a promising future in piping. Stick to it!

Sad for the occassion, but glad for the experience you earned.

**Father Bill** · 2nd July 11, 02:15 PM

Nick, you're doing a kindness. Blessings!

**Nick the DSM** · 2nd July 11, 02:29 PM

Thanks, guys. It went well. Had a huge case of the nerves but I pulled through. Only had one mistake and that was due to twitchy fingers.

**Standard** · 2nd July 11, 02:31 PM

Well done Nick, I'm sure the family greatly appriciated what you did for them.

**Mark R** · 2nd July 11, 02:57 PM

Well done, Nick. Glad to hear everything went well. Sure you were a blessing to the family.

**EagleJCS** · 2nd July 11, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

Thanks, guys. It went well. Had a huge case of the nerves but I pulled through. Only had one mistake and that was due to twitchy fingers.

Well done. Now you know you won't fall apart if you make a mistake, and nerves can be overcome.

BTW, you do know there's a hornpipe tune (often listed as a reel) written by P/M Rab Pinkman of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers titled 'Itchy Fingers'??

. (It's published in P/M Rob Matheison's book Marking Time).