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    GOOD LUCK

    I don't know if you have to train the other pipers, but if you do, I hope you have patience. I was asked to be in the honor guard of Beloit's FD, and a few of the guys wanted to learn pipes. I tried to teach, but they didn't really try to practice.

    Anyway, I played for a few events, here's the uniform they chose for me:

    If I could go back and change it, I'd wear spats, but I had limited options. Basically, I wore their Honor Guard hat with a specially made Ike jacket.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beloitpiper View Post
    GOOD LUCK
    Anyway, I played for a few events, here's the uniform they chose for me:

    If I could go back and change it, I'd wear spats, but I had limited options. Basically, I wore their Honor Guard hat with a specially made Ike jacket.
    The Ike style jacket (we called them "bum-freezers" when I was a lad) always looks sharp. I personally would go Glengarry for the hat rather than the Balmoral, but that is just my taste. OTH I won't wear a Glengarry unless it is part of a uniform.

    Another option would be a long sleeved shirt, with epaulets, and the appropriate patches and insignia. I have seen the military type called "blouses" worn by some of the commonwealth soldiers that would really look sharp with a kilt.
    The pipes are calling, resistance is futile. - MacTalla Mor

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