“It’s the final sign,
It’s the only solution,
I’d rather leave on a high,
Not destroy the illusion”
“The Day I Walked Away” – Death Angel
All good things, as the saying goes, must come to an end, and so it is with a great deal of regret that due to a change in personal circumstances, I’ve made the difficult decision to hang up the drumsticks
As I won’t be able to make every game this season, bashing the skins at the back of Block 113 isn’t something that I’ll be able to dedicate myself 100% to, so feel it would be unfair of me to continue
I guess I should apologise to those that have taken up residence in Block 113 to be near the drums, although there is absolutely nothing to stop someone else taking things up from where I’m leaving them. There are plenty of hints and tips to be found in these pages and I’ll be more than happy to help out at the games I can get to if required
I’d just like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has offered encouragement, advice, compliments, criticism (that’s been very important too!), ideas, song suggestions, lyrics and generally any type of feedback, be it in person or via social media. There’s far too many names to list here (and I’d no doubt forget one or two people), but I can assure you that it has all been taken on board and very much appreciated
I’d also like to thank everyone that has drummed, sung, clapped or shouted along with us at the back of the block over the past four seasons. It has been an absolute blast and a fantastic experience with a huge number of special memories (some of which have been listed in these pages). We’ve all really created something special on game nights and as I’ve stated many times, it has been and will continue to be a team effort. Every voice makes a difference
I will still be at games in some capacity where possible, and I dare say that even though I’ll be sans drums, I’ve no doubt that my voice will still be heard (and to be honest, it’ll be nice to be able to visit the rink without having to carry a huge Hockey bag full of drums, banners and other assorted paraphernalia!)
Obviously, at the time of writing it also makes sense to make this my last post, at least for the time being (hard to write a blog when you no longer take part in the main topic) so thank you to everyone that has taken the time to read my opinionated ramblings over the past couple of years
So, signing off, I guess there’s only one thing left to say. Everyone join in – “Oh when the Storm….!”
Drumming Up A Storm 