Memorial Day weekend has come and gone.

These days there are a good number of events happening in the area that actually commemorate Memorial Day. There was a parade in the South Bay that was well attended and most of the local cities had commemorations. Our little city had a ceremony in one of the local parks at the Korean War monument on the Monday.

Although, be it known: today 30 May is the original Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was originally. So called, as it was the day to decorate the graves of those who fell in battle.

The Saturday and Sunday were wholly taken up by the pipe band competition at the United Scottish Society’s Highland Games in Costa Mesa. This one was the 71st annual. (There is a website for the games but there isn’t anything there. But for those who absolutely must have a link, it’s here. See. Toldja.)

Our band did pretty well. Out of a field of 13 bands we placed 3d in the quick march medley and 2d in the timed medley. We prefer first, but 2d and 3d aren’t too shabby. I didn’t see much of the games as I’ve developed a bone spur on my heel; I did as little walking about as possible.