RANT...because you lads and lasses will understand

[macwilkin]

I love pipe music of all kinds, Highland, lowland, Uilleann, the lot.
So if my kilt makes people think of the bagpipes, well, there are worse things to be associated with!

Well said, Graham -- at least they are associating the kilt with something Scottish!

This question really doesn't bother me anymore, mostly because it least shows some awareness of Scottish culture and the association of the kilt the pipes. Besides, pipers are usually popular fellows! :mrgreen:

I can think of much worse comments...

Cheers,

Todd

[auld argonian]

Sigh....one more thing to spend what's left of my money on...

A set of highland pipes is probably about a cool grand...Uilleann pipes? I think that there are several cars on the market that are less expensive than a set of Uilleann pipes but, boy, when you hear them played well it gives you goosebumps.

best

argon

[sav]

Pipes may be the one thing I spend more money on than kilts...I'm now the proud owner of 12 different sets of pipes...(All kinds, Highland, Uilleann, Northumbrian, etc.) All were at least upwards of 500 or 600 dollars at the least...Oh, well...they are all handmade pieces of art as well as wonderful instruments that will hopefully last a lifetime and then some!

[macgreggor]

Bubba,
is that comment copywrited or can I borrow it?

Graham,

my word you look on the bright side of things!
i want to be just like you when I grow up.

macG

[Archangel]

not to encourage Bubba's comment but, anyway, Mudmen has a new shirt. Mudmen is on the back, on the front of the guy's shirt there's a bagpipe forming the "o" in "blow me", on the women's there's a bagpipe forming a "q" in "squeeze me". I don't know why I'm telling you this.

Mudmen.ca, the shirts aren't on their site yet.

[Bil]

Bubba,
is that comment copywrited or can I borrow it?

Graham,

my word you look on the bright side of things!
i want to be just like you when I grow up.

macG

When you GROW UP!? Blah! I'll have none of it!

[bubba]

Bubba,
is that comment copywrited or can I borrow it?
macG

I swiped it so feel free.

[Planopiper]

I do play the pipes and sometimes when I'm talking about them, people ask if I where the kilt when I play. The kilt and the pipes are too well associated with each other to be thought of seperately by most people. A lot of pipers would like to be able to play in their regular clothes, so it's a sword that cuts both ways.

[Alan H]

I love pipes too, especially the uillean variety, but **aaaargh**.

I had that question four times the other day and after a while it wears thin.

If I see someone wearing a baret I don't ask him where his brie and wine are. If I see someone wearing a turban I don't ask them where their scimitar is. If I see someone wearing knickers I don't ask them where their golf clubs are.

I know folks are just trying to be friendly and they mean noharm. Getting asked about your bagpipes is a lot better than being harrassed about the kilt, but folks out there, give it a rest, already.

OK, 'nuff ranting.