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Great pics! Wish I was there.... oh wait...
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Wow, that is some bright saffron that pipe band is wearing!
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 Originally Posted by Bigkahuna
If you look at the first picture very carefully you will see an island off in the distance in the middle of the river. That is Bannerman's Island and there is a replica of a Scottish castle there that was built to hold munitions by a war surplus dealer of Scottish decent. Look up Bannerman's Island on the web. It is quite a story.
And while you're googing, be sure to google "Sgt. Martin Maher" and his connection the USMA. All of the Irish Xmarkers will particularly enjoy his story -- and add "The Long Gray Line" to your netflix queue. 
T.
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Photos are great, the yellow Kilts the pipers have are stunning, what is it!
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Great photos! thanks for the post/
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