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bagpipe-digest        Friday, December 24 1999        Volume 01 : Number 235




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Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 22:27:42 -0700
From: sdon <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Leather Blowpipe Valve

Best advice is to throw it away and buy a Bhore Mhore valve from Cushing, or a
Merrick valve. (the origional, some of the copies aren't very good) You don't
want to enter the hell of leather flappers.
I remember having to chew on the dang things for about 5 min to soften them up
so that they would seal back when that was all that was available after you have
been playing one for awhile, that gets pretty nasty.

Don Smith

Randy Erickson wrote:

> I have not been able to get a good seal with the cheap rubber blowpipe
> valve that came with my pipes, no matter what I do with it.
>
> I recently bought a leather valve, but it doesn't have any
> instructions, and I realize that I don't know what to do with it.
> Specifically, which side do I cut (smooth or rough) and how far through
> the leather do I cut?
>
> Thanks,
> Randy in Modesto
>
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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 07:44:37 -0500
From: "Bill Burt" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Chanter Question

It's my experience that oiling doesn't hurt a thing, so long as you didn't
immerse the chanter in the stuff, or drench the wood.  A light swabbing
every other year has been sufficient for me.  If things are a bit different,
you can always tinker with the seat (have an expert do this), or widen some
of the holes that have flattened (a last-ditch move).  Still, I'm sure the
chanter will be ok.

Bill Burt



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Date: 23 Dec 1999 09:15:58 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Bagpiip)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Strange knifes

> I also didn't mind carrying one tied into the top of a
>cow boy boot, or a saddle boot.

Which tartan of kilt do you wear with those? LOL
Bill
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Date: 23 Dec 1999 08:40:21 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Bagpiip)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Johnny comes marching home

>it was called "Londonderry Air" (I sure wish they'd drop the
>"London" part from the name of that city; I myself always refer to it as
>Derry).

But then it'd be pronounced deriere'  ;?)~
Which would suit most  of the pipers I know just fine. Which is a shame,
because although simple I love it!
Bill
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ri tra'ghadh's ri lionadh.


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Date: 23 Dec 1999 08:57:58 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Bagpiip)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Musicians ear plugs!!

>which have a tympanum  that passes through

I never heard of a Tampyon in anyones ear, but wouldn't a kotex would offer
more protection? But I suspect those tape strips  pull out some hair when you
yank em' off. Is that why there's so many bald pipers?   ;?)~

>Unless the indoor environment is both close and hard surfaced (cinder block
>walls
>and linoleum floor) I find I don't "need" the earplugs for only one or two
>pipers.
>

You must have ears of stone Richard! My daughter and I just started our indoor
practicing (due to the WONDERFUL weather changes) and I already can notice loss
of hearing after a month, accompanied by ringing in my ears afterwards, and
even pressure like when your ears pop in a quick descent. I first became aware
of it because I had to start cranking up the volume on the TV set a few
notches, and soon the other symptoms started. We do practice in a carpeted
environment, but it doesn't seem to make much difference. We certainly play (at
least I do, my daughter plays her band chanter and reed which is much louder) a
comparatively quiet set of pipes.
I found after a couple of days off, that the symptoms subsided, but I certainly
recognize it as a warning signal that we need some ear protection. Now if I can
just find some that are effective at a reasonable price...
Bill
Mar a bha, mar a tha,
mar a bhitheas gu brath,
ri tra'ghadh's ri lionadh.


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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 07:41:03 -0500
From: "Bill Burt" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

One year, I flew to Scotland on British Air, and they had a scale in the
line-up area for carry-ons.  I suppose the theory is that if your carry-on
was too heavy, you had to go home and get something lighter.  Scale
notwithstanding, no one even bothered to ask, and my pipes came on board
with me without a hitch.  Like so many others, I've seen the restrictions on
carry-on size and/or weight posted, but rarely enforced, unless you're
really "pushing the envelope" and bringing something truly big and bulky.

Bill Burt



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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 14:24:14 GMT
From: oshpiper <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Johnny comes marching home

In article <[e-mail]>,
  [e-mail] (Bagpiip) wrote:

> But then it'd be pronounced deriere'  ;?)~

No, Bill.  It's spelled "Dairy Air".  Mooooooooooo


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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 09:30:46 -0500
From: "John Mitchell" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

Gordon Black makes any size custom pipe cases
and drum cases

519-442-7277



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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 08:16:37 -0500
From: Chris Hamilton <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

I got major hassles from Air Canada and IcelandAir while flying with
my extra-large ProTec case this year.

I got one of those strange-looking backpack cases from The British
Shop and no worries (except I can't carry quite my usual array of
supplies).

Chris
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Date: 23 Dec 1999 14:52:44 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Bagpiip)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

>Gordon Black makes any size custom pipe cases
>and drum cases

John,
Does he make a set worthy of my KRON drones, that would accomodate my KRON
chanter, along with my soon-to-be-made-by KRON Lee rockets, that will fit all
my KRON  made parts, including the phenolic KRON chanter along with my other
KRON accesories, all in one nice neat Lil' KRON package?
Can he write "KRON" in big letters on the outside of it too?    ;?)~


Bill
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mar a bhitheas gu brath,
ri tra'ghadh's ri lionadh.


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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 11:41:51 -0500
From: Bob Cameron <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Chanter Reed sought for Shepherd SSPs (D)

Bob Smith wrote:

> Phone or e-mail Shepherd, they may not be listed on the web site but I just
> replaced my daughters.
>
> Bob
>

God grief, man I know some of us would do almost anything for good reeds, but
replace your daughters???



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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 09:40:57 -0800
From: Ccc31807 <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Johnny comes marching home

>So are you refering to the tunes
>"Amazing Grace" and Danny Boy" as trash tunes?

Nothing but trash! Pipers who play marches should have their fingers
cut off. Pipers who play reels and strathspeys should be boiled in oil.
And as for a piper who would play a jig or hornpipe ... well ... I
can't think of a terrible enough punishment.

Only piobaireachd. That's the ticket. When we play Dixie and Johnny
Comes Marching and Just Before the Battle, people laugh at us. We may
think they like it, but they are just being polite and don't want to
hurt our feelings.

Only piobaireachd. At weddings, we march the bride down to Squinting
Patrick. At funerals, we inter the body to The Crashing of the Waves.
At celedhs, we render The King's Taxes and All the Men Paid Rent. This
is what the public really wants, and I gaurantee that if you do this,
you will be utterly astounded at the demand for your services.


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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 17:08:31 GMT
From: "Tim Sullivan" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

> John,
> Does he make a set worthy of my KRON drones, that would accomodate my KRON
> chanter, along with my soon-to-be-made-by KRON Lee rockets, that will fit
all
> my KRON  made parts, including the phenolic KRON chanter along with my
other
> KRON accesories, all in one nice neat Lil' KRON package?
> Can he write "KRON" in big letters on the outside of it too?    ;?)~


    So.  How did you enjoy your first foray into the realm of sarcasm?



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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 13:47:01 -0500
From: "John Mitchell" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

Bagpiip <[e-mail]> wrote in message
> John,
> Does he make a set worthy of my KRON drones, that would accomodate my KRON
> KRON accesories, all in one nice neat Lil' KRON package?

Bill, you can save yourself alot of time and effort here and you
can easily find what you need in your very own kitchen.

All you need to package all that shit of yours is a GARBAGE  Bag!

You can leave it out when they come to pickup the xmas trees.




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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 13:58:56 -0500
From: "John Mitchell" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Chanter Reed sought for Shepherd SSPs (D)

Bob Cameron <[e-mail]> wrote in message
>
> God grief, man I know some of us would do almost anything for good reeds,
but
> replace your daughters???

Well my mother and other newborns now reside at Jerry Gibson's House LOL




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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 19:22:16 GMT
From: "Tim Sullivan" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Johnny comes marching home

> Only piobaireachd. This
> is what the public really wants, and I gaurantee that if you do this,
> you will be utterly astounded at the demand for your services.


Or lack thereof.



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Date: 23 Dec 1999 20:30:12 GMT
From: [e-mail] (PYPPR)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Chanter Question

On the other hand, the Grade III band, Mesa Caledonia, soaks their pipes in
almond oil overnight once a year. No cracks and an improved tone, according to
the members. Stu
>Re: Chanter Question
>From: "Bill Burt"



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Date: 23 Dec 1999 20:16:33 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Bagpiip)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

>Bill, I hope you have some  holidy time off coming up, to get some much
>needed
>rest. this ciondition of yours, if untreatred, could become Kronic.
>
>

LOL! I was hoping to get a rise out of John, but he's too smart to fall for
it!!!
A cool yule to all on the NG!
Bill
Mar a bha, mar a tha,
mar a bhitheas gu brath,
ri tra'ghadh's ri lionadh.


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Date: 23 Dec 1999 20:18:03 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Bagpiip)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

>   So.  How did you enjoy your first foray into the realm of sarcasm?
>

Geez I'm almost nothing but sarcastic! LOL! Just hoping to have some fun with
John, but he didn't bite...
Bill
Mar a bha, mar a tha,
mar a bhitheas gu brath,
ri tra'ghadh's ri lionadh.


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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 16:36:57 -0500
From: Chris Thomas <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: HELP?? Email privacy??

Another option is windows NT (or wait for Windows 2000). The profile systems and
added security features can sometimes be useful for locking out the kiddies. -
but take bagpip's suggestion to heart - you'd need a relatively new/upgraded
computer.

- - Biggest drawback is some of your sons games may not work on this operating
system (most new ones will)

Regards, Chris.

Bob Brodie wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> You've gotten so wonderful ideas from the rest of the group, may I offer
> another?
>
> Upgrade to Windows 98.
>
> Why?  One of the features that keeps my family sane is that in the control
> panel, Windows 98 added multiple user support.  You can each have the
> settings you want...desktop wallpaper, desktop shortcuts, preferences, and
> more. Each time the computer boots up, it asks you to log in, and away you
> go.  With the computer set up the way that YOU want it to be.
>
> This solution saved our family, no joke!!  My daughter had her wallpapers of
> N*Synch, shortcuts to a bajillion WAV files and MP3s, and number one son the
> gamer wanted all his Doom stuff, ICQ stuff, and other gaming links around,
> without having to look at bunch of teeny-bopper beefcake.
>
> I just wanted peace and quiet. :)  And for people to keep from screwing with
> the payer of the bills! (C'est moi!)
>
> Windows 98 did the job.  Now we can all log on to the family PC - There's 5
> of us here, plus the kids friends who stop by to use the PC sometimes, and
> we don't have the fights over the way things are set up.
>
> To demonstrate how bad it is, I use the @Home cable modem service on that
> PC, yet my wife and daughter (for reasons I still cannot understand) insist
> on using AOL.  The cost to use AOL with the "Bring your own access plan"
> here is just $9/month.  Worth it for the peace and their happiness. And
> going in via @Home is the fastest connection they've ever had to AOL.
>
> But if I walk up to the PC while Becky is logged on, I just expect to have a
> bajillion teenagers trying to send me AOL instant messages, or getting ICQed
> to death if Shaun has logged on to the machine.  Can't deal with that noise
> level.  Of course I may have had a few IM's and ICQ things sent my way from
> time to time, but I'm nothin' like those kids!!!
>
> Good luck!
>
> Bob Brodie
> MacIntosh Pipe Band
> San Francisco Bay Area
>
> "JOHN BROADWELL" <> wrote in message
> news:[e-mail]...
> > Sorry to have to ask the NG this but I am in urgent need of help to keep
> > prying eyes of my daughters off my private emails.
> > I run windows 95 and Microsoft office 97 so my emails come in Outlook
> > Express, I have checked in under HELP and all that tells me is to encrypt,
> > no thanks, it's a real pain, also tried separate email folders, that's
> fine
> > but it does not secure mine, or theirs from other people "accidentally"
> > looking in. ANY help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
> > I have also considered setting up hotmail accounts for them but surely
> there
> > is a way of securing Outlook Express??
> >
> > Thanks everyone!! :-)
> >
> > Slainte
> >
> > John B.
> >
> >


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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 06:45:56 -0800
From: Ccc31807 <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Solciting advice on teachers

In your neck of the woods you have the world's number one pipe band
(SFU) and the world's number one pipe links webmaster (Bob Dunsire). If
you can't get a teacher from these resources, you can't get a teacher!

One thing that you will find out is that one piper will tell you to do
something one way and never to do it a secod way, and a second piper
will tell you the the first is dead wrong and that you should never do
it the first way! So ... when you get into this game, make up your mind
that you will learn what your teacher tells you and try to do it
perfectly, but that your teacher is almost certainly wrong and that you
need to keep an open mind about everything. Don't tell him, though.

This applies to equipment (reed: wet or don't wet, scrape in the middle
or scrape on the sides, squeeze or not) techinique (birl: swipe-drag or
double-tap or tap drag; D-throws) expressions (round or cut) brands
(Kron vs. Gibson is a classic) and everything else. Pipers love to
play, drink, make love, and argue, and not necessarily in this order.


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Date: 24 Dec 1999 00:44:36 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Bagpiip)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

>There's a growing move afoot by the feds, particularily in Canada, to get a
>little more firm on the 'carry-on' baggage issue.  If your case doesn't fit
>into that nice chrome sizing grid at the check-in counter, then it won't be
>going as carry-on.  It may take some time for all this to get standardized,
>but what may have been ok in the past won't necessarily be allowed in the
>near future.
>
>Rick
>

I think that maybe due to the renewed threat of terrorism in the holiday
season.
At least I hope thats the reason.
My daughter (and hopefully the whole band) is gearing up to honor the officer
in Holyoke, Ma. who lost his life to a crack-head-dealer jerk. This guy was
absolutely the nicest person alive. He helped my mom when she fell and couldn't
contact us for help, but even though he was off duty, he went and gave her a
ride home from the hospital. A very fine gentleman indeed. Hopefully the whole
band will be there for his funeral, but if not we and my daughter  will
certainly be there for his honorable send off.
Officer Dinapoli, we love you, and respect what you did for the community you
grew up in, and gave your life for.
All the best from to your loved ones at this horrible time in your lives.
Christmas will never be the same, as easter will never be for us.
Gods peace to you.
William B. Davidson

Bill
Mar a bha, mar a tha,
mar a bhitheas gu brath,
ri tra'ghadh's ri lionadh.


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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 11:31:10 -0500
From: Bob Cameron <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

Bagpiip wrote:

snip

>
> John,
> Does he make a set worthy of my KRON drones, that would accomodate my KRON
> chanter, along with my soon-to-be-made-by KRON Lee rockets, that will fit all
> my KRON  made parts, including the phenolic KRON chanter along with my other
> KRON accesories, all in one nice neat Lil' KRON package?
> Can he write "KRON" in big letters on the outside of it too?    ;?)~
>

Bill, I hope you have some  holidy time off coming up, to get some much needed
rest. this ciondition of yours, if untreatred, could become Kronic.


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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 00:37:02 -0500
From: Richard Mao <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Solciting advice on teachers

Hi...

I agree.... excellent advice on teacher's background...

May I add some on teaching style, effectiveness and motivation..

John, you, as an experienced musician.... know how you learn best and under
what types of instructors you learn best... in the first interview... and
subsequent lessons... will find out, not just how good of a musician your
teacher is... but also how good of a teacher... how flexible, how
adaptable..compatible to you... able to come up with alternative approaches
if one approach does not fit you... etc.

Is the teacher interested in your development at your pace... or wanting you
into a band... asap... before you are ready... Is the teacher interested in
developing the proper foundation of fundamentally sound, correct execution...

My point is... that the instructor does not have to be a performing virtuoso
to be an effective teacher...

Good luck..

I wish every day could be Christmas, except for Christmas Eve, and maybe the
Fourth of July....... John Pryne

Richard Mao, The Peking Piper ( [e-mail] )




John Brock wrote:

> Excellent advice and good questions.  I'll use them and claim them as my
> own.  Thanks for taking time to write.
>
> John Brock
>
> Zudupiper <[e-mail]> wrote in message
> news:[e-mail]...
> > >What should I look for, and
> > >what should I be careful to avoid in selecting a teacher?
> >
> > Look for some kind of credentials and ask questions like....
> > do you compete in solos?  what grade?
> > do your students compete, and with what results?
> > are you known as a reputable teacher in the local piping community?
> > do you still take lessons?  who from?
> > what happened to previous students who are no longer studying with you?
> > do you do solo piping jobs?
> > how many students do you have?
> >
> > Zu


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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 05:39:55 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Royce Lerwick)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: The Bore Diameter of Drones

On Thu, 23 Dec 1999 17:45:07 -0500, madman <[e-mail]>
wrote:

>Todd wrote:  PI r-squared  -
>
>C'mon man,
>Everyone knows that Pie R' Round.

Owch!

Royce

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Date: 24 Dec 1999 18:52:31 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Ccc31807)
Subject: (bagpipe) Christmas Blue Bonnets

Just sitting here, surfing, and listening to the Christmas programs on NPR. The
just had the Scottish National Dance Team on, and the piper played "Blue
Bonnets." (A very nice job, BTW.)

I'm wondering if this tune has any seasonal significance. Or if the dance was
just a repitoire perfomance. Anyone know?

And while I'm wondering, are there any traditional pipe tunes for GHB that are
not in general circulation? Either Advent, or Christmas, or Epiphany? or New
Years (besides ALS?) If so, what are they and are they in print?

Merry Christmas all, even Bagpiip. I love you, man, even in spite of yourself.

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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 17:18:09 GMT
From: "Tim Sullivan" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re:  1950's  Hardie Youth Pipes For Sale

Here is the link to the pipes:

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=224800126




Scott A. Treen <[e-mail]> wrote in message
news:s2q84.1886$[e-mail]...
> I have these on E-bay.  I apologize for the commercial plug and  for also
> not having the know-how to give you the direct link to the site.
>
> --
> Scott A. Treen
> Hardest Working Piper in Ashtabula County
> [e-mail]
>
>



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Date: 23 Dec 1999 20:51:58 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Bagpiip)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: HELP?? Email privacy??

>Hi John,
>
>You've gotten so wonderful ideas from the rest of the group, may I offer
>another?
>
>Upgrade to Windows 98.
>

Be very cautious with that idea though. Unless your PC is VERY new, and has
memory to spare, you may just crash it, or create bigger headaches. The people
who built mine told me not to, even though they could've made a big profit from
1) selling it to me. and 2) repairing whatever damage it did. They were very
honest in NOT recomending it.
So be sure your computer PC,(not practice chanter) is up to the upgrade before
you do.
Bill
Mar a bha, mar a tha,
mar a bhitheas gu brath,
ri tra'ghadh's ri lionadh.


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Date: 24 Dec 1999 15:19:20 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Bagpiip)
Subject: (bagpipe) Bad weather advice needed!

Since my daughters band will be playing at what will be her first funeral, we
need some cold weather advice.
The prediction for tues is around 32 degrees, with possible light snow
flurries. Our question is, are we better off keeping the pipes at room temp (as
inside the car) up until play time, or is it better to get them closer to the
outside temp by gradually acclimating them closer to the outside temp?
I realize that no sudden change is good, and it should be gradual, so it seems
keeping them inside until play time would not be very good.
Any advice?
TIA
Bill
Mar a bha, mar a tha,
mar a bhitheas gu brath,
ri tra'ghadh's ri lionadh.


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Date: 24 Dec 1999 13:58:25 GMT
From: [e-mail] (JSLOANPR)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: New web page needs help!

>Don't you just hate it when business
>gets in the way of fun?!??!?! I'll be there!!!!!

One MUST have their piping priorities straight!!!!!!!!!!

Jim

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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 01:22:51 -0500
From: "Maeve" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: New web page needs help!

JSLOANPR <[e-mail]> wrote in message
news:[e-mail]...
> Looking forward to seeing DCPB  and M. and Al at Jacksonville
>
> Will have Canadian beer at the hospitality room.

You know, Jim. . . I have a trade show that week in Orlando .. and I hired
my daughter to come up Friday night and cover me for that weekend just so I
could come to the Jacksonville Games. Don't you just hate it when business
gets in the way of fun?!??!?! I'll be there!!!!!
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Love and Light be with you,
Maeve . . . checking her calendar to make sure that no other work gets in
the way of piping!
http://people.delphi.com/terralyn
[e-mail]
"Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds  like excess."
             --- Oscar Wilde



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Date: 24 Dec 1999 18:50:46 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Bagpiip)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

>Hell,even I was laughing at this one!!
>LOL
>Merry Christmas John Mitchell!
>

Yes he didn't disapoint me afterall! ;?)~
Bill
Mar a bha, mar a tha,
mar a bhitheas gu brath,
ri tra'ghadh's ri lionadh.


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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 14:24:02 GMT
From: oshpiper <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Johnny comes marching home

In article <[e-mail]>,
  "JOHN BROADWELL" <[e-mail]> wrote:
> No Maeve!! he has had a Desperate Battle, with the Hens marching O'er
the
> Midden with a Nameless Hodinbain hodre chi hodro, and when His Dearest
on
> Earth Gave him her Kiss, Then all the Men went to Drink with the
Carles with
> the Breeks at the End of the Little Bridge (a truly great pub with an
even
> better pint) and that's how The Lowland Captain was Routed !!

And, I thought he became infected with The Blind Piper's Obstinancy
after he got A Kiss of the Kings Hand.  But, I was mistaken, he only got
a case of The Finger Lock, because he failed to heed The Piper's Warning
To His Master to stay away from the Sister's -while they- Lament.

Pat


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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 15:23:31 -0500
From: Richard Mao <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Airline Travel

"KROAN!!!!!"

Bob Cameron wrote:

> <snipped>
>
> Bill, I hope you have some  holidy time off coming up, to get some much needed
> rest. this ciondition of yours, if untreatred, could become Kronic.


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Date: 24 Dec 1999 02:15:15 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Zudupiper)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Solciting advice on teachers

>I'll use them and claim them as my
>own.

Ye'll make a piper yet, laddie!!!!
; )

Zu

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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 20:56:01 GMT
From: oshpiper <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Christmas Blue Bonnets

In article <[e-mail]>,
  [e-mail] (Bagpiip) wrote:

> Whoaaaa! Me thinks someones been nippin at the scotch a wee bit early
in the
> day! LOL
> Same to you Charles (hope someone quotes this so he sees it, thanks)
> Bill
> Mar a bha, mar a tha,
> mar a bhitheas gu brath,
> ri tra'ghadh's ri lionadh.

Merry Christmas Bill.  Here's hoping he's not blocked me too.

Pat


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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 20:17:59 -0500
From: Richard Mao <[e-mail]>
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: HELP?? Email privacy??

Hi ....

Though I bit the bullet and am on Windows 98.... I agree .... implement
cautiously... you may have to contact on-line every manufacturer of every
peripheral you have installed and download new drivers... just for starters... do
it BEFORE you attempt the switchover.

Good Luck... wish you a uneventful Y2K.

I wish every day could be Christmas, except for Christmas Eve, and maybe the Fourth
of July....... John Pryne

Richard Mao, The Peking Piper ( [e-mail] )


Bagpiip wrote:

> >Hi John,
> >
> >You've gotten so wonderful ideas from the rest of the group, may I offer
> >another?
> >
> >Upgrade to Windows 98.
> >
>
> Be very cautious with that idea though. Unless your PC is VERY new, and has
> memory to spare, you may just crash it, or create bigger headaches. The people
> who built mine told me not to, even though they could've made a big profit from
> 1) selling it to me. and 2) repairing whatever damage it did. They were very
> honest in NOT recomending it.
> So be sure your computer PC,(not practice chanter) is up to the upgrade before
> you do.
> Bill
> Mar a bha, mar a tha,
> mar a bhitheas gu brath,
> ri tra'ghadh's ri lionadh.


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Date: 24 Dec 1999 16:26:22 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Zudupiper)
Subject: (bagpipe) Re: Bad weather advice needed!

>The prediction for tues is around 32 degrees, with possible light snow
>flurries.

Ideal conditions for playing plastic pipes.

As I understand it, the problem is not when the pipes go from cold to hot, but
vice versa. Pipes always go from cold to hot, so to speak, when they come out
of the case and you play them.  If it's cold out, they just go from colder
(instead of cold) to hot.

I don't really know what to tell you.   I'd play plastic and not worry about
it.

Or if it's possible to do all your playing in a small amount of time, and
pretty much continuously, you might be okay.

Hopefully somebody can give better advice.   You don't want to take a chance on
cracking good pipes.   Madman?  Am I being too cautious?

Zu

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