[NSP] Cut and Dry Dolly

[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; hence fig. ready-made
and void of freshness and spontaneity; also, ready shaped according to a
priori formal notions. (Usually of language, ideas, schemes or the like.)

-- and 4 references, 1710--1887

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[NSP] Re: smallpipes

[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 Bach, Berg and the Beatles are pretty good.

 I think they were all pretty awful pipers.

 Don't know about J. S. Bach.  This, though, from Dr. Johnson, in
 Boswell's 'Life of . . .


 Bach, Sir? Bach's concert? And pray, Sir, who is Bach? Is he a
 piper?'


 J. C. Bach, of course.

 Francis





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

[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, including lunch? What a bargain!


On Tue, Aug 05, 2008 at 05:12:58PM +0100, Neil Tavernor has written:
 Pipers All
 Greetings and yes it's URGENT.
 To date we only have six bookings, yes only six. On Saturday a decision will 
 be made re: cancellation and we all know what that decision will be if there 
 isn't a significant increase in bookings.
 
 What are we heading to MISS:
 A Day of Tutor-led Sessions  Workshops for the Northumbrian smallpipes. 
 Day Session 10.30 to 6.00 at the Grove Lane Babtist Church Cheadle Hulme, 
 Cheadle SK8 7 NP.
 Evening Session from 6.30 at the Ship Inn, Styal Village, Wilmslow SK9 4JE.
 Play-arounds and tutor-led workshops and sessions for all levels with Pauline 
 Cato, Richard and Anita Evans, Adrian Schofield and Francis Wood. D.I.Y. 
 concert in the evening.
 
 Cost of the day is only  Pounds 30. 
 Morning and afternoon drinks and a good lunch will be provided inclusive in 
 the cost of the day. You will be able to purchase bar meals during the early 
 evening at the Ship Inn.
 Saturday 13th September 10.30 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
 URGENT please contact Margaret Watt  telephone 01484 643773  or e-mail   
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]  this week by Friday at the latest in order to stop EVENT 
 CANCELLATION
 
 Regards
 Neil
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