[NSP] Re: More code?

2008-10-07 Thread Gibbons, John
So neither content-free nor context-free Now we see through a glass, (of Guinness) darkly... John -Original Message- From: Matt Seattle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07 October 2008 10:02 To: Robert Greef Cc: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [NSP] Re: More code? I'll spell it out

[NSP] Re: More code?

2008-10-07 Thread Philip Gruar
In order to avoid in-crowd allusions, and in order to make everything clearly explained, I think that John should have explained that his reference here was to the Bible (the sacred book of the Christian religion - which believes that . Oh I guess you can find that elsewhere on the net)

[NSP] Re: More code?

2008-10-07 Thread Matt Seattle
I'll spell it out A pint of Guinness (or similar stout) is the image, symbolising or alluding to . Ireland, and by extension, in the context, Irish music. Chris's post was an amusing (to me and presumably others) comment on the perceived dilution of the Northumbrian piping tradition.

[NSP] Pipes for sale

2008-10-07 Thread Patrick Jones
Greetings pipers, A lovely set of Evans NSP has arrived at The Irish Flute store. I've listed them on eBay should anyone know of someone looking for a nice set. I have listed a Roberts 1/2 set of UP as well. [1]http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/pjandlbj Best, Doc

[NSP] Tharsei

2008-10-07 Thread tim rolls BT
or as the translation from the greek goes, Be of good cheer John 16:33 et al (wonderful combination, the internet and the bible.) I think Chris is far too pessimistic and lacking in self confidence. I may be well off the mark here, but I'd guess in the first half of the 1900s there were

[NSP] Re: Tharsei

2008-10-07 Thread Gibbons, John
In the early part of the century there was a 'head' of perhaps half a dozen excellent pipers in various styles. And others, the 'tail' less excellent, but more numerous, perhaps in the dozens. The head is still less than a dozen strong at most, - I won't name them as if I leave one out by

[NSP] code

2008-10-07 Thread Jim Grant
What inspires the work of men of genius is not new ideas, but their obsession with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough Eugene Delacroix. Bring it on, as they say (I think!) Jim. To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] Re: More code?

2008-10-07 Thread Robert Greef
- Original Message - From: Robert Greef [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Philip Gruar [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [NSP] Re: More code? Now that we know, we do have two (at least slightly) amusing responses! All the best, Robert - Original

[NSP] Heads and Tails

2008-10-07 Thread Paul Rhodes
Is anybody else out there trying to work out where they are on this amazing beast? I've decided that I'm the left testicle. Paul __ Get Hotmail on your mobile from Vodafone [1]Try it Now! -- References 1.

[NSP] Re: Heads and Tails

2008-10-07 Thread Robert Greef
Now that IS amusing! I just hope that no-one has the cheek to tell us which part I am. Even in coded form! Cheers, and welcome to the list, Helen. Robert - Original Message - From: Helen Fish [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dartmouth NSP nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 5:06

[NSP] Re: solo vs. group playing

2008-10-07 Thread rosspipes
OK Barry, At our regular Monday meeting last night in Morpeth at our temporary venue in the Methodist Hall I thought I would try out the solo piping idea with every one present and of the nine who were there only a couple said they would rather not play solo. There was no crticism of their

[NSP] Transporting pipes

2008-10-07 Thread neihutch-oz
I have a practical question. Can anyone suggest a decent hard case that i could use to transport a set of pipes in as hand luggage on a longhaul flight? What do other people use? Also, I'll be travelling for 20-30 hours, and would appreciate any hints on how to minimize

[NSP] Re: solo vs. group playing

2008-10-07 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello All, In respect of the postings by Colin and Barry: I really don't want to get involved in what is clearly a fairly fundamental and personal disagreement, but I was at the Morpeth meeting last night and I feel I need to clarify something. Colin offered the opportunity for solo playing;