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normhead · 05-21-2017, 01:42 PM - **1 Like**

Having been a dorm host at a Canadian Gaelic Arts school (for pipers, drummers and dancers) I have nothing but respect for the folks that learn to play them well, but I still don't understand why they want to do it in the first place.

bertwert · 05-21-2017, 01:47 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

Having been a dorm host at a Canadian Gaelic Arts school (for pipers, drummers and dancers) I have nothing but respect for the folks that learn to play them well, but I still don't understand why they want to do it in the first place.

I didn't have any friends, so I thought learning the bagpipes would make me some friends... apparently not...

ZoeB · 05-21-2017, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Best get started sooner rather than later, not a very easy instrument to learn...

I know. I do have the slight advantage of playing several other musical instruments, primarily clarinet, but still, it's different. I actually do have a practice chanter, but it's a cheap one without countersunk holes, which makes it about as easy to play as a piece of kindling.

normhead · 05-21-2017, 02:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ZoeB

I know. I do have the slight advantage of playing several other musical instruments, primarily clarinet, but still, it's different. I actually do have a practice chanter, but it's a cheap one without countersunk holes, which makes it about as easy to play as a piece of kindling.

You want to borrow a countersink and an electric drill.

---------- Post added 05-21-17 at 05:43 PM ----------

Originally posted by bertwert

I didn't have any friends, so I thought learning the bagpipes would make me some friends... apparently not...

How does making a noise that keeps strangers 150 meters minimum from your house help make friends?

Rupert · 05-21-2017, 02:43 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

I didn't have any friends, so I thought learning the bagpipes would make me some friends... apparently not...

Do what?

That's like thinking gross body odor could help you get cute chicks....."Hey, wanna hear me play my bagpipes......or smell my armpits?"

MarkJerling · 05-21-2017, 02:58 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

I didn't have any friends, so I thought learning the bagpipes would make me some friends... apparently not...

And then you bought a Pentax. See how many friend you have now?

dbs · 05-21-2017, 03:12 PM - **2 Likes**

Bert has lots of friends here ........because ....we ..live ..bye the 150...metre....rule

Dave

Parallax · 05-21-2017, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Wait.

What?

A Texan, from Texas, who doesn't care about horses? Why that's just un-Texan!

Are you sure you are Texan?

If you have any doubts that he's a Texan, you haven't met many Texans.

bertwert · 05-21-2017, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by ZoeB

I actually do have a practice chanter, but it's a cheap one without countersunk holes, which makes it about as easy to play as a piece of kindling.

My PC I learned to play on was a cheap no-brand non-countersunk holes variant, with ***** reeds as well.

Do yourself a favour and get a John Walsh long practice chanter and reeds, not very expensive (less than $100) but are nicer to play and sound way better.

bertwert · 05-21-2017, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by normhead

How does making a noise that keeps strangers 150 meters minimum from your house help make friends?

Well, you see, I still don't have any friends...

**Ex Finn.** · 05-21-2017, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

So the bagpipes create both anger and tears? Very versatile! If Bert can hook up with this Kazoo player, WWIII is guaranteed!

Epic Kazoo Man (Epic Sax Man Cover) - YouTube

Three AlkaSeltzers didn't help after I watched that....

Regards

I stopped after 2300 milliseconds... thanks!

robtcorl · 05-21-2017, 05:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

If you have any doubts that he's a Texan, you haven't met many Texans.

You've seen his belt buckle in person, right?

bertwert · 05-21-2017, 05:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

You've seen his belt buckle in person, right?

My belt, that I always wear, is a think plain leather belt about 1.5" wide and has a big shiny brass buckle; oval, about 2.5" by 3". Made in Canada too, I got it at a thrift store for 50 cents.

**Ex Finn.** · 05-21-2017, 06:03 PM

No money for the whatchamacallit, just got this to interrogate daughters V-Dub EOS.HEX-V2 Enthusiast | Ross-Tech

tim60 · 05-21-2017, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Do what?

That's like thinking gross body odor could help you get cute chicks....."Hey, wanna hear me play my bagpipes......or smell my armpits?"

The paradox of lads who play sports to attract the nice ones.

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05-21-2017, 01:42 PM - 1 Like	#36391
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Having been a dorm host at a Canadian Gaelic Arts school (for pipers, drummers and dancers) I have nothing but respect for the folks that learn to play them well, but I still don't understand why they want to do it in the first place.

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by normhead Having been a dorm host at a Canadian Gaelic Arts school (for pipers, drummers and dancers) I have nothing but respect for the folks that learn to play them well, but I still don't understand why they want to do it in the first place. I didn't have any friends, so I thought learning the bagpipes would make me some friends... apparently not...

05-21-2017, 02:00 PM	#36393
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	Originally posted by bertwert Best get started sooner rather than later, not a very easy instrument to learn... I know. I do have the slight advantage of playing several other musical instruments, primarily clarinet, but still, it's different. I actually do have a practice chanter, but it's a cheap one without countersunk holes, which makes it about as easy to play as a piece of kindling.

05-21-2017, 02:40 PM - 1 Like	#36394
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by ZoeB I know. I do have the slight advantage of playing several other musical instruments, primarily clarinet, but still, it's different. I actually do have a practice chanter, but it's a cheap one without countersunk holes, which makes it about as easy to play as a piece of kindling. You want to borrow a countersink and an electric drill. ---------- Post added 05-21-17 at 05:43 PM ---------- Originally posted by bertwert I didn't have any friends, so I thought learning the bagpipes would make me some friends... apparently not... How does making a noise that keeps strangers 150 meters minimum from your house help make friends?

05-21-2017, 02:43 PM - 3 Likes	#36395
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by bertwert I didn't have any friends, so I thought learning the bagpipes would make me some friends... apparently not... Do what? That's like thinking gross body odor could help you get cute chicks....."Hey, wanna hear me play my bagpipes......or smell my armpits?"

05-21-2017, 02:58 PM - 2 Likes	#36396
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by bertwert I didn't have any friends, so I thought learning the bagpipes would make me some friends... apparently not... And then you bought a Pentax. See how many friend you have now?

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,568	Bert has lots of friends here ........because ....we ..live ..bye the 150...metre....rule Dave

05-21-2017, 03:23 PM	#36398
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Wait. What? A Texan, from Texas, who doesn't care about horses? Why that's just un-Texan! Are you sure you are Texan? If you have any doubts that he's a Texan, you haven't met many Texans.

05-21-2017, 04:20 PM	#36399
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by ZoeB I actually do have a practice chanter, but it's a cheap one without countersunk holes, which makes it about as easy to play as a piece of kindling. My PC I learned to play on was a cheap no-brand non-countersunk holes variant, with ***** reeds as well. Do yourself a favour and get a John Walsh long practice chanter and reeds, not very expensive (less than $100) but are nicer to play and sound way better.

05-21-2017, 04:21 PM	#36400
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by normhead How does making a noise that keeps strangers 150 meters minimum from your house help make friends? Well, you see, I still don't have any friends...

05-21-2017, 04:52 PM	#36401
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by Rupert So the bagpipes create both anger and tears? Very versatile! If Bert can hook up with this Kazoo player, WWIII is guaranteed! Epic Kazoo Man (Epic Sax Man Cover) - YouTube Three AlkaSeltzers didn't help after I watched that.... Regards I stopped after 2300 milliseconds... thanks!

05-21-2017, 05:31 PM - 1 Like	#36402
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Parallax If you have any doubts that he's a Texan, you haven't met many Texans. You've seen his belt buckle in person, right?

05-21-2017, 05:39 PM - 1 Like	#36403
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by robtcorl You've seen his belt buckle in person, right? My belt, that I always wear, is a think plain leather belt about 1.5" wide and has a big shiny brass buckle; oval, about 2.5" by 3". Made in Canada too, I got it at a thrift store for 50 cents.

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05-21-2017, 08:40 PM	#36405
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,758	Originally posted by Rupert Do what? That's like thinking gross body odor could help you get cute chicks....."Hey, wanna hear me play my bagpipes......or smell my armpits?" The paradox of lads who play sports to attract the nice ones.

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