Six Kilties Including Two Pipers

[Beertigger]

This is great stuff. - "Vinny the Mayan/Portugee Piping genius" - It just doesn't get any better than that.

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

And a damn fine piper he is indeed. He played "Maire's Wedding" as my bride walked down the aisle. Sorry I missed it - the kilt night, I mean.

[Riverkilt]

Thanks for the pics - Now I know what I missed....

I did make it as far south as Tucson. Didn't get out of training until late and had dinner with my lovely grandkids.

Long drive back today.

Maybe next time.

Did get a few pics of my new USA Kilt casuals...will get them posted soon.

Ron

[davezero]

And a damn fine piper he is indeed. He played "Maire's Wedding" as my bride walked down the aisle. Sorry I missed it - the kilt night, I mean.

I can second that. He played @ Matt and Joanna's wedding @ Estrella War 2005, as well as St. Patricks day/night @ The Frog and Firkin in Tucson. That was my first time hearing Kiltedfirepiper sling the pipes and man was I impressed!! Quite a lot of talent for a couple o' kilties.

[David Thornton]

The firepipers head cover would have me retinking my objection to hats. What is it and how did he achieve the look, or do they come that way?

David

[Freelander Sporrano]

Looks like a great night out. Wonderful

[mkmound]

Thanks for the pics!! Looks like a fun time was had by all!

[O'Neille]

The firepipers head cover would have me retinking my objection to hats. What is it and how did he achieve the look, or do they come that way?

David

It appears to be a navy blue Balmoral with small dicing and a red torrie if I remeber correctly. Remember to keep the badge over your L temple and you'll do fine. Experiment a little and it will work. Remember you have choices. Glengarry and Caubeen, I like them all but do not own a Balmoral. It's good to try on a few to see what works as the sizing is a little wonky sometimes. O'Neille

[Retro Red]

It appears to be a navy blue Balmoral with small dicing and a red torrie if I remeber correctly. Remember to keep the badge over your L temple and you'll do fine. Experiment a little and it will work. Remember you have choices. Glengarry and Caubeen, I like them all but do not own a Balmoral. It's good to try on a few to see what works as the sizing is a little wonky sometimes. O'Neille

I like Balmorals, got 3 of 'em in different colors; they're a good looking way to keep my hair out of my face. To answer David Thornton's question, no, Balmorals do not come that way; they come looking more like Vinny's (the other piper). Looks like firepiper has done what I do to mine, namely dampen it & reshape it. A Balmoral is essentially a type of baggy beret & like the Army berets, it's just begging to be molded & fitted to the wearers head. When I get a new Balmoral, first, I lose the torrie, that little pom-pom ball on top - can't stand 'em. Then I pull out my fine-misting spray bottle & thoroughly spray the outside. Now, with the wool softened up, I start customizing. I prefer to pull the material to the right & slouch it down the side. It seems firepiper has done pretty much the same thing. Like the kilt, the Balmoral isn't a museum piece - it's a great every day hat that should be made to fit you!

Hey, O'Neille, looks like you had a great time. Sorry I couldn't get away this last weekend. I hope I can make the next Sierra Vista kilt night (& take you up on a tour of Bisbee, too).

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[andyfg]

I have only just caught up on this thread. Looks like a fantastic time had by all. Great set of pics. Thanks.

[efer]

Another nice rabble of kilts.

I love the last "Hamish Pose" picture!