It’s the second day where we stay in Lochgoilhead overnight and have a show only 40 minutes down the road in Strachur again with Donald and Malcolm. Yesterday on our way back from Strone we almost ran out of gas so this morning when we were leaving for the workshops we had to ask around because there’s no Gas station anywhere. They say, no matter where you are, never let your tank go below half as long as you are in the highlands. We should have known better from our last close encounter but somehow got side tracked. Andy, my host has about 5 liters handy so we’re good to go. I had such a nice talk with him and his wife Lee this morning and I’m sure I made some new friends. That’s part of the beauty of the traveling life, you never know who you meet and who you connect to. After that I’m going next door to Mark and Linda and spend some time in their conservatory.
here's a pic of it
When we reach Strachur we find our friend Keith from Inverness and his daughter Eilidh who came down for a workshop and the concert. It’s Keith’s 60th birthday and I’m gonna play for him tonight. We all go out and have dinner together.
When we get back to the hall there is already a crowd waiting. 30 minutes later the room is completely packed and there is not even room for one more soul. Jamie and me are going on stage and hit it off right away.
Here we go
The whole room is almost exploding and it feels very good to be up on stage. After our set everybody comes up to talk to us and I’m in heaven. Than Donald and Malcolm go on stage and the party begins. I wish this was a dance hall
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Just read through your Scottish Tour diary and glad you have been impressed by the scenery, the hospitality, the gigs and the rain! Sorry not to have been able to get along, nearest would have been Strachur. I did pick up on the concert from Lochgoiulhead Fiddle Workshop site and included details in our Folk Club Newsletter. Loved your photographs. Have a safe journey home.
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