One of the things I'm finding out is that once you reach a basic level of proficiency, there are no end of charity events for which organizers are keen to have a piper (or a pipe band). In the summertime I played at a Walk for the alzheimer society, a couple of weeks ago it was for a mental health group and last night I got asked if I could pipe today at a UN flag raising on the grounds of the provincial legislature. Unfortunately, a work committment prevents me from playing today. It would've been an honour for me as a former Army-type to honour those who have served on UN peacekeeping missions. On the upside, one of my bandmates who is a regular force RCR piper is doing the gig. He is a great young piper - much more proficient than me - so the attendees will be treated to some great music.