Anybody know the Pipe Band results from the Alma Highland Games held over the Memorial Day Weekend?...
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Peter Strozniak
pstrozniak
Jun 1, 2004 8:47 pm
Hello, My name is Peter Strozniak. I just joined the bagpipers2 group. And yes, with a name like Strozniak, I do play the Great Highland Bagpipe. Well, at...
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LesMatheson
matheson31
Jun 2, 2004 12:38 am
Where in Cleveland do you live? I am originally from Broadview Hts, but have been in FL for years now that the Air Force got me here. Les ... SNIPPED ... ...
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Owlborn@...
bob_hope_is_...
Jun 2, 2004 8:32 am
In a message dated 6/1/2004 1:49:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... Welcome aboard, then! We're a fine group, and you'll find little drama and lots of useful...
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pstrozniak
Jun 2, 2004 1:19 pm
Les, I live in Hillbilly Heaven, Painesville Township. Things could be worse, I could be living in Iraq. I hope they are not sending you there, are they? ...
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Bob
bobnorris2002
Jun 2, 2004 8:09 pm
Reminder!!! The Chat is at 7 tonight! Eastern Standard Time!! Please come!!...
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steamerbv
Jun 2, 2004 9:40 pm
I didn't see this message before the games. I was there with the San Clemente Scots helping sell "Plaid To The Bone" t-shirts and CDs. Did you see us? Bruce...
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LesMatheson
matheson31
Jun 2, 2004 10:55 pm
No, No Iraq for me this time. I was there in '91 and back many times to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait through 2001 when I retired. I have a job here nad I just...
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Kurt
kmarti13
Jun 3, 2004 12:45 am
I was at the American cemetery at Colleville in Normandy for Memorial Day. The thing that most brought tears to my eyes was that every single grave in the...
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Bobby H
redneckpiper1
Jun 3, 2004 1:24 am
Well, I can't say that I was anywhere special, in fact I was in a little cowpoke town outside of Dallas called Waxahachie. I did however get to play alongside...
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Maccabetty@...
Maccabetty
Jun 3, 2004 6:04 am
In a message dated 6/2/2004 2:42:40 PM Pacific Daylight Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: I didn't see this message before the games. I was there with the...
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Michele McBride
piperlass45
Jun 3, 2004 5:52 pm
Hey, Betty! Did you get your McCallum's yet? Michele ... From: <Maccabetty@...> To: <bagpipers2@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 2:04 AM ...
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nakedpiper2000
Jun 4, 2004 7:25 am
... ALRIGHT! Another Peter on the list! I'm no longer the only one who has to put up with Peter Piper jokes! I just joined the bagpipers2 ... Actually, one of...
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Will Mellon
wkhmellon
Jun 4, 2004 11:25 am
Welcome to the group Peter.I hope you enjoy the folks here and our sometimes lively discussions.You'll find this to be an active and informative site with a...
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Bobby H
redneckpiper1
Jun 6, 2004 7:24 am
Howdy, Will I have nearly exhausted all sources on finding my own sheet music for the list of marches you sent me a while back. So far I think I found 2 or...
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Kurt
kmarti13
Jun 7, 2004 2:48 am
Okay, so here's a request I've been given: find a bagpipe tune or two that leans more to the "haunting"; side than the "busy". This is for a non-Celtic...
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LesMatheson
matheson31
Jun 7, 2004 3:37 am
Mist Covered Mountains, Sui Gan Les ... than the "busy". This is for a non-Celtic celebration where they don't want the pipes to take over for the "jaunty,...
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HLE
rebmorg2002
Jun 7, 2004 4:21 am
Any comments or personal experience with the A J Fletcher line of GHB? MacKay...
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Will Mellon
wkhmellon
Jun 7, 2004 11:38 am
... She Moved Through The Fair-The Mists Of Time-Mull Of Kintyre- Moonlight On The Border-Callin Mo Ruinsa-The Skye Boat Song-Morag Of Dunvegan-The Dark...
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Zorch
kmarti13
Jun 7, 2004 3:25 pm
Excellent. Thanks, Will and Les! ... side ... flavor, ... Of...
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Pete
balbcnu
Jun 7, 2004 4:06 pm
Brand new piper here - 2 questions I have been on the PC for almost a year and was able to get an excellent deal on a set of older pipes. My instructor...
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John Walsh
dittogunner
Jun 7, 2004 5:18 pm
... I have used both and prefer synthetic over hide. I prefer the Bannatyne hide covered synthetic best of all as it gives a very ergonomic location to the...
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nakedpiper2000
Jun 8, 2004 5:51 am
... You do what your instructor feels is best. John mentioned a couple of reasons to go with synthetic, and your instructor feels there are reasons he may or...
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Will Mellon
wkhmellon
Jun 8, 2004 12:57 pm
... raised ... of ... that ... is ... Hi Pete. You don't mention the age ar the maker of your pipes.Always helpfull information when giving advice.The problems...
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Carol Thompkins
pipergirl614
Jun 8, 2004 5:04 pm
Hi all, There is a member of our band with older pipes, but uses the band chanter. He claims he cannot balance his pipes with the rest of us as his drones are ...
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Peter Strozniak
pstrozniak
Jun 8, 2004 5:55 pm
Carol, Everyone's drones, at least the two tenor drones, should be tuned to the hemp line. That helps the drones to remain steady and in tune. The bass drone...
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jsnelsonone
Jun 8, 2004 7:06 pm
Hi Carol. I think shorter reeds may be required, I make my own from local Common Reed (Phragmites australis) so I can control all the variables, but he could...
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Carol Thompkins
pipergirl614
Jun 8, 2004 7:10 pm
Hi Peter, Thanks for your response. I notice that his drones are tuned very low on the slide - maybe an inch or less of a gap. I think he is having problems ...
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Carol Thompkins
pipergirl614
Jun 8, 2004 7:19 pm
Hi John, Sorry, I forgot to mention he is using synthetic reeds. Tried cane - a total nightmare, as he was new and couldn't handle them at all. We have no...
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Peter Strozniak
pstrozniak
Jun 8, 2004 8:09 pm
Hi Carol, The fact that the drones are tuning very low on the slide is the reason why his drones are unsteady. They just don't work that way. If he wants...
