[NSP] Cut and Dry Dolly

2009-09-16 Thread Richard Leach
A good old tune, for sure, but what does the title mean? If a song, has anyone the words? Dolly an historical figure? The web is silent on her. I can find only (OED): cut and dried (also cut and dry): originally referring to herbs in the herbalists' shops, as contrasted with growing herbs;

[NSP] Re: smallpipes

2009-05-28 Thread Richard Leach
J.S. Bach's father was the town piper. Or should that be toon piper? Back to the Festival (see link), Richard Leach On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 09:57:11AM +0100, Francis Wood has written: On 28 May 2009, at 09:26, christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu wrote: I also think

[NSP] Re: URGENT - The Manchester Group of Northumbrian Pipers - Pipers' Day 2008

2008-08-06 Thread Richard Leach
Neil, I will be there! Looking forward to the expert tuition by world-class pipers and makers, the talk, the evening Concert in a beer-related environment! Jean will be there again with her wonderful home-made soups, and more. Anticipatorily, Richard Leach PS Is it only £30 for the whole day