Sorry for the late response. I have been quite distracted by the rest of life
for a while.
The stuff I use is the foam Richard discussed, used for canoe seats and kayak
knee pads, and comes in a lifetime supply - 1 foot x 3foot x 4 inch block.
My preference for it over leather is two reasons -
In these occasionally acrimonious times, I do feel there might be some
value in searching critically for the sources of negative influence.
As a start, we might do well to examine the language of piping terms.
That lexicon is in sore need of some enlightened revision. The
following points
Francis Wood wrote:
In these occasionally acrimonious times, I do feel there might be some
value in searching critically for the sources of negative influence. As
a start, we might do well to examine the language of piping terms. That
lexicon is in sore need of some enlightened revision. The
Thankyou for opening up such a useful discussion Francis.
I must admit that the term chanter has always concerned me - what are
we if not individuals with our own individual styles...?
Boreishly
Simon
On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 10:16 AM, Francis Wood
[1]oatenp...@googlemail.com
Changing the course of language is a slow and uncertain path. Before
anyone suggests that a working party be set up to make
recommendations, let me say immediately that I do not think this would
be a good idea.
With apologies,
Francis
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Simon James wrote:
Thankyou for opening up such a useful discussion Francis.
I must admit that the term chanter has always concerned me - what are
we if not individuals with our own individual styles...?
Boreishly
Simon
and please please remember never to let your chanters
*winces*
Francis - I think your on the wrong discssion group if you're
suggesting not setting up a working party...
On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 10:59 AM, Francis Wood
[1]oatenp...@googlemail.com wrote:
Changing the course of language is a slow and uncertain path. Before
Look what you've started now Francis.
How could we forget bindings, wrappings, bridles, straps and
belts? With some creative thinking we could attract a very
interesting bunch of people into the NSP world. Just don't
mention it's piping.
Here's the first piece of publicity.
Weekend
On 20 Oct 2009, at 11:37, christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu wrote:
Anyone know what pijpen means in Dutch? (I do).
Oh go on . . .. In this spirit of frankness and openness, we need to
know.
Whilst we're there, I'm certain that any French speakers will advise
against a careless translation
Whilst we're there, I'm certain that any French speakers will advise
against a careless translation of 'pipe-making'.
Same thing. I hadn't been aware of the French expression, but it's in Petit
Robert.
c
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Francis wrote:
P. S. Are there dates for this course?
I think the idea is probably that you bring your own date. But I'm sure an
ad hoc committee can make appropriate arrangements for you.
Cheers,
Paul Gretton
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I've received an email from Paul Knox about pipes he is putting up for
sale and wondered if anyone on this list might be interested.
1. Robbie Greensitt F chanter. 14 keys, blackwood and brass. 1250GBP.
2. Robbie Greensitt 17 Keys (down to bottom G), 5 drones, blackwood
and
On 20 Oct 2009, Anthony Robb wrote:
1. Robbie Greensitt F chanter. 14 keys, blackwood and brass.
1250GBP. 2. Robbie Greensitt 17 Keys (down to bottom G), 5
drones, blackwood
and nickel plated brass, blackwood mounts.1950GBP.
I'm sorry to have to inform the list that it
How nice to have a little humour again.
On a positive note, I shall now be operating my gentle summer breeze
emulator whilst ensuring my selected harmonic pipes are, indeed, in
harmony.
A gentle squeeze of the cuddlesac and away we go.
Colin Hill
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