One year on

This story begins (for me) back in the early summer of 2010. That was when I first met Ken and Casey. I'm not sure how long before that they had been in touch with the Circuit in Edinburgh & Forth. Some time before then, at least.

Our paths crossed infrequently during their 2 month visit last year. The most recent of those was just after this. It was great to spend the little time that we did together, with various people, and in different settings. Then there were four, Liz and Bronwen too.

As they left at the start of July last year I was away in the hills, so couldn't see them off. Maybe then it was fitting that as they arrived (this time just two) back in Edinburgh last weekend, I was once again out of the city and in the hills.

So it was left until today for this story recommence. And this time not for 2 months, but 18 or so. This will be a longer chapter!

We sat in the Dalkeith Manse, after most people had moved on from the afternoon of barbecue food, tea, cakes, and raindrop dodging. In amongst the everyday things of life of its living room, the Weatherfolk created something that may be "everyday" in their lives - but is something special. These guys were born to make music together: Even the sun emerged to shine on them.

Something tells me that 18 months isn't going to be long enough.


(Quite apart from the title of this Blip, I am reminded of from what today is actually One year on from...)