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  1. Always! I think a sporran is a distinguishing...

    Always! I think a sporran is a distinguishing trait between kilts and skirts. Regardless of pocket space, a sporran is what sets kilts apart.
    I always wear one with mine. Here's a picture from a...
  2. ISO: Pipers' Plaid (Cameron of Erracht Ancient)

    Looking to finally finish my No. 1 dress for my senior year. If anyone has one laying about, I'd be glad to see about taking it off your hands! (Or shoulder :wink:)
  3. Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival

    Anyone going to the Estes Park games this weekend? I'll be making the trip from Amarillo to compete in the solo piping and tin whistling all weekend. I'll be in either my Cameron or my Langehennig...
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    I'll see if I can upload a video later. Here's an...

    I'll see if I can upload a video later. Here's an after show picture -- taken in between signing autographs!...
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    Ha ha! GLO is just a "modern" way of spelling...

    Ha ha! GLO is just a "modern" way of spelling "glow". No acronyms here! We call it GLO because we're spreading His light/shine/glow.
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    GLO: A Christmas Rock Concert

    Since September, I've been practicing with our church for our yearly Christmas multi-media light show/rock concert. We performed for five day straight, and it was certainly an experience!

    Here are...
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    "Sandy the Piper", eh? I'm having a lesson today,...

    "Sandy the Piper", eh? I'm having a lesson today, so I'll bring it up! I've tried piping with my helmet on, but have amounted to no great avail...

    As for pipers; yes, on occasion we do! Often,...
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    Yup yup! Scout Angus (My tubby beagle/basset)...

    Yup yup! Scout Angus (My tubby beagle/basset) should hopefully have a bantha suit in the near future... ;)
    And, yes, both of the pictures are of me! The Tusken bandoliers are actually early 1900s...
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    The Tartan Tusken!

    As most might not know, aside from being a piper and leatherworker, I'm also a costumer. Here's my (80% complete) Tusken Raider...
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    22617... And it looks like he's joined the regiments!
  10. MacPherson, KS Scottish Festival 9/27-28/14

    Who all will be making the journey to MacPherson this year?

    I'll be competing in piping most of the day.
  11. My favourite competition. You can count on seeing...

    My favourite competition. You can count on seeing me!
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    I'll be piping! See you there!

    I'll be piping! See you there!
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    All of your kind words are too much! :) After...

    All of your kind words are too much! :) After all, it was not I, but Matt who made the kilt!

    I had only been home about fifteen minutes after a weeks, had never worn the hidden buckle before, and...
  14. It was a great time the whole town (of ~2400)...

    It was a great time the whole town (of ~2400) always attends whether it be the parade or the festivities on the court house lawn afterwards. It's the biggest event we have all year. After the parade,...
  15. Forth of July: Panhandle, Texas Style.

    I recently piobed the Forth of July parade in my wee city. The city chamber of commerce took these great pictures.
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    My town is very much as close to Andy Griffith's Mayberry...
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    t_challa, as the name "Langehennig" is German, I...

    t_challa, as the name "Langehennig" is German, I chose to incorporate the colours of the new and old German flag.

    As for my outfit, I decided to wear my very best everything for my first time...
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    Thank you all for your kind words. t_challa, I...

    Thank you all for your kind words. t_challa, I designed the tartan using my knowledge of weaving, then used a digital designer to finally complete the design. I sent my design to Matt Newsome, if I...
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    Now, the moment we've all been waiting for.........

    Now, the moment we've all been waiting for......

    TA-DA!!!

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    Like many others have put here, I, too, own one...

    Like many others have put here, I, too, own one of these chanters. The are most certainly of Pakistani origin; and, although usable (I use this term loosely), are hardly any good for firewood.

    If...
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    My New Prized Possession!

    I'm back, y'all!

    After a good year of waiting, and a nice big chunk of change, I finally got the most beautiful thing I've ever laid eyes on. My very own tartan (Yes, I designed it!), beautifully...
  21. If you can, be sure to say, "Hello" to my...

    If you can, be sure to say, "Hello" to my students from the Amarillo Firefighter Pipes and Drums. They'll be traveling down for their second year, I believe.
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    Very nice! I, too, am an amateur youth highland...

    Very nice! I, too, am an amateur youth highland athlete. They didn't try any cabers, though?
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    Very nice! Along with my complements, I have a...

    Very nice! Along with my complements, I have a question and a suggestion.

    Question: Where did you find your uniform shirt? It looks very nice, and I have been in the market for one for quite some...
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    I have been told, mostly due to a major...

    I have been told, mostly due to a major misalignment of my teeth, that I sound like Sheldon Cooper. Then again, as I have always been an enjoyer of vocal manipulation, I have also been told that I...
  25. "That is the best we have ever EVER seen!" ...

    "That is the best we have ever EVER seen!"

    Excuse me while I go bleach my eyes and ears.
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