Heya :)

**mcfinnigan** · 15th March 06, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the welcome, guys

Originally Posted by Prester John

I'm just starting the chanter, and my son, 11, is about to get his first set of pipes.

First thing I'll suggest is a pair of workshop ear-protectors. You have NO idea how much your ears will ring after 30 minutes on the pipes ;)

Sure, I'm old for it, but I can't wait to be able to actually play something worth listening to.

You're never too old to learn to pipe, and it's a great way to build lung capacity.

Originally Posted by ByDand

By the way, which piper are you in the photo?

Second piper from the right

McF

**Southern Breeze** · 15th March 06, 08:32 AM

Welcome aboard!

**Riverkilt** · 15th March 06, 08:49 AM

Welcome from the canyonlands of Arizona. Had a good friend from South Africa back in the 70s....she was ALWAYS saying, "Piss off!" to people. Suppose that wasn't very complimentary.

Ron

**GMan** · 15th March 06, 09:34 AM

WELCOME to this global place. Sit down and enjoy the Kilt mania.

**Big Paul** · 15th March 06, 11:51 AM

Welcome to the forum!

**eddie** · 15th March 06, 12:56 PM

Welcome to the xmarks,

nice photo

**David Thornton** · 15th March 06, 01:07 PM

Welcome to our corner of the net.
Cape Town is one of the few places in S Africa I haven't been, not because I don't want to, but because I don't want to visit in the winter.
I do spend a bit of time with my sister in Joburg and I hunt with my cousin Sandy McDonald as often as possible.
David